Candidates applying for System Engineer roles take an average of 30 days to get hired, when considering 1 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Tata Consultancy Services overall takes an average of 29 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Tata Consultancy Services as a System Engineer according to 1 Glassdoor interviews include:
Background check: 20%
Drug test: 20%
Skills test: 20%
Presentation: 20%
Phone interview: 20%
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I applied online. The process took 5 months. I interviewed at Tata Consultancy Services (Mumbai) in May 2025
Interview
I applied through the TCS NQT Exam (Free) off campus that TCS conducts every year for fresh graduates. I cleared the exam and was invited for interview were there were only 1 round.
Round (TR + MR + HR)
So in this round there were technical, managerial and HR questions asked one-by-one. The questions were mostly basic and related to what you have mentioned in your resume like projects, experience, skills, hackathons, etc.
I interviewed at Tata Consultancy Services (Lucknow)
Interview
Not very good experience there, my interviewer came late, then in shortage of time started asking question with any discussion. And just to wrap up the interview quickly asked 3 question and told me i am not fir for the job
There was only one interview round that combined technical, managerial, and HR discussions. The interview covered technical concepts, project experience, problem-solving, teamwork, career goals, and general HR questions in a smooth, well-organized process.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at Tata Consultancy Services (Lucknow)
Interview
Not too hard. Basic programming questions. Prepare the resume properly. Data structures and algorithms . The HR interview focus on your strength and weakness. Overall it was not too difficult.