TCS Off Campus Drive 2026: TCS is scheduled to hire Freshers 2024, 2025, 2026 Batch through TCS NQT. This opportunity is exclusively for B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/MS candidates. The job location will be anywhere across India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online on or before 20 March 2026. The detailed eligibility criteria and application process are given below. If you are not from 2025 passing out you can try for TCS NQT
TCS Off Campus Drive 2026 for Fresher – TCS NQT:
| Job Role | TCS NQT |
| Qualification | B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MCA/M.Sc/MS |
| Batch | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Experience | 0 – 2 Years |
| Salary/CTC | Rs. 7.09 – 12.05 LPA |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Test Date | 30 March 2026 onwards |
| Last Date | 20 March 2026 |
Detailed Eligibility:
Education qualification:
- Highest Qualification: TCS All India NQT Hiring is exclusively open to for the Batch of 2024, 2025 and 2026 – Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech)/Bachelor of Engineering (B.E)/Master of Technology (M.Tech.)/Master of Engineering (M.E)/Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)/Master of Science (M.Sc./M.S) in any specialization offered by AICTE/UGC recognized universities/colleges.
- Academic Aggregate: Candidates should have a minimum aggregate (all subjects to be included for calculation) of 60% or equivalent CGPA in class 10th, 12th, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation and Post-Graduation (if applicable).
- If selected, the offer will be valid only if the degree/provisional degree certificate clearly states that the candidates have cleared Engineering in ‘First-Class’ within the stipulated course duration.
- Backlogs/Arrears/ATKT: No pending backlog will be permitted at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process.
- Extended Education: No extended education will be allowed. Candidates should have completed the course in the stipulated course duration.
- Gap/Break in Education: It is mandatory to declare gaps in education, if any. Overall academic gap should not exceed 24 months until highest qualification. Relevant documents, as applicable, will be checked for gaps.
- Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered (part-time/correspondence courses will not be considered).
- Open Schooling: Candidates who have completed their Secondary and/or Senior Secondary course from NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) are also eligible to apply if the graduation and post-graduation (if applicable) courses are done full-time.
- Work Experience: Candidates with work experience of up to 2 years are eligible to apply
Age Limit:
- Candidates should be 18 to 28 years to participate in this hiring event.
Salary:
| Offer Category | Experience: 0 to 1 year | Experience: 1 to 2 years | ||
| CTC Range – UG | CTC Range – PG | CTC Range – UG | CTC Range – PG | |
| Prime | Rs. 9.09 – 9.30 LPA | Rs. 11.59 LPA – 11.80 LPA | Rs. 9.45 LPA – 9.66 LPA | Rs. 12.05 LPA – 12.26 LPA |
| Digital | Rs. 7.09 LPA – 7.30 LPA | Rs. 7.39 LPA – 7.60 LPA | Rs. 7.50 LPA – 7.72 LPA | Rs. 7.82 LPA – 8.04 LPA |
Hiring Categories:
- Prime
- Complex projects with advanced technologies and algorithms
- Exploration of emerging tech for industry applications
- Integrate system designs using tech, automation and robust security practices
- Digital
- Projects on solution development and integration
- Drive internal initiatives focused on modern technologies
- Contribute to TCS’ ventures in pioneering new product developments
- Develop tech frameworks and tools for enhanced capabilities
- Ninja
- Projects on application development and maintenance
- Enhance systems engineering for better efficiency
- Explore next-gen technologies for an innovative career path
Selection Process:
Test Features:
- TCS NQT will be conducted in TCS iON Centers.
- TCS NQT is an integrated test consisting of two sections: Foundation and Advanced.
- While all are encouraged to attempt both sections, ‘Advanced section’ is mandatory if you aspire for Digital or Prime offer.
- Based on the test performance, candidates will qualify for Prime, Digital or Ninja interviews.
Test Pattern:
| Sections | Duration (in minutes) |
| Part A – Foundation Section | |
| Numerical Ability | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 25 |
| Verbal Ability | 25 |
| Part B – Advanced Section | |
| Advanced Quantitative and Reasoning Ability | 25 |
| Advanced Coding | 90 |
| Total Duration | 190 |
How to Apply for TCS Off Campus Drive 2026?
Interested and eligible candidates can register and apply at the TCS NextStep Portal on or before 20 March 2026.
Official Announcement: Click here.
For More Details: Click here.
TCS Next Step Portal: Click here.
Application Process:
Step 1: Login to the TCS NextStep
Step 2: Register and Apply for the Drive
- Scenario A. If you are a registered user under TCS NextStep Portal, ‘IT’ category, kindly login with your TCS Reference ID (CT / DT reference number) and proceed to complete the application form. Upon submission, kindly click on ‘Apply For Drive’
- Scenario B. If you are a new user, kindly click on Register Now, choose category as “IT” and proceed to fill your details. Submit your application form and click on ‘Apply For Drive.’
Step 3: Select In-center mode of test, choose your 3 preferred test centers and click ‘Apply’.
Step 4: Select In-centre mode of test, choose your 3 preferred test centers and click ‘Apply’.
Kindly note that allocation of test center will depend on the center availability.
Step 5: Select the 3 preferred job cities
Step 6: To confirm your status, check “Track Your Application“. The status should reflect as “Applied for Drive”.
Important Notes:
- You must have all your original academic documents to date, to be submitted at the time of the Interview (if interview shortlisted).
- Communication related to the test will be provided by our official test partner, TCS iON.
- TCS does not send any hiring related communication or job offers from email ids such as Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail etc.
- TCS does not ask candidates to deposit money for any employment offer.
- TCS is not associated with any external agency/company to conduct interviews or make offers of employment, on its behalf.
- Do note, meeting TCS eligibility criteria is mandatory. We will review the candidate’s eligibility at every stage of the selection process and if found ineligible or if the declared details are discrepant, the candidature will be disqualified.
Important Dates:
- Registration Start Date: 18 February 2026
- Registration End Date: 20 March 2026
- Test Date: 10 March 2026 Onwards
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