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TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) 2026 – Freshers Software Engineer Hiring Drive

Organization: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Location: Pan India (Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi NCR)

Employment: Full-time

Published: 07 Oct 2026

Total Posts

5,000

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Vacancies

5,000

Last Date

30 Nov 2026

Qualification

B.E. / B.Tech / M.E. / M.Tech / MCA / M.Sc in CS, IT or Circuit Branches

Age Limit

18–28 Yrs

Job Location

Pan India (Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Delhi NCR)

Apply Mode

Online

Important Recruitment Dates (Milestones)

Notification Release Date

Official notification published by authority

06 October 2026

Online Applications Start

Portal registration & form submission opens

07 October 2026

Application Submission Last Date

Final cutoff deadline to complete form

30 November 2026

Application Fee Payment Deadline

Fee transaction confirmation cutoff

30 November 2026

Examination Date

Written / Computer-Based Test (CBT)

December 2026 - January 2027

Admit Card Release

Hall ticket download window

Immediate upon slot booking

Result Announcement

Scorecard & final merit list

February 2027

Official Links & Resources

All links below redirect exclusively to official recruiting agency websites and circulars.

Application Fee Structure

Candidate Category	Fee Amount	Payment Mode	Notes
All Categories	₹0 (Free)	Online Registration	Zero registration fee for TCS campus test

Pay application fees using Net Banking, UPI, or Credit/Debit cards before the designated cutoff date.

Educational Qualification & Eligibility Criteria

Required Qualifications:

Candidates graduating in 2025/2026 with B.E./B.Tech/M.E./M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc degrees. Minimum 60% or 6.0 CGPA throughout academic records (10th, 12th, Diploma, and Graduation). No active backlogs allowed at the time of onboarding.

Age Criteria

Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years

Nationality & Gender

Nationality: Citizen of India
Gender: Male, Female & Transgender
Experience: 0 to 1 Year (Freshers welcome)

Age Relaxation Rules:

Not applicable for private corporate hiring.

Vacancy Breakdown by Post & Category

Post Name	Department	Vacancies	Qualification	Pay Scale
Software Engineer (Ninja & Digital)	Technology Practice	5,000	B.Tech/BE/MCA/M.Sc	₹3.6 LPA - ₹7.5 LPA

Selection Process Stages

TCS NQT Cognitive Test & Advanced Coding Assessment.
Technical Interview evaluated by senior architects.
Managerial & HR Interaction.

Step-by-Step Instructions: How to Apply

Register on the TCS NextStep portal under the IT category. Complete registration profile, select test venue (in-center or proctored home mode), and receive hall ticket on registered email.

Detailed Recruitment Overview

Tata Consultancy Services is hosting its flagship TCS National Qualifier Test (NQT) to recruit ambitious engineering and science graduates for Ninja, Digital, and Prime development roles with competitive compensation packages.