Job Description

Program Overview

Students who perform exceptionally well during the TCS B.Sc Ignite & Smart Hiring selection process will have the opportunity to join TCS B.Sc Ignite – TCS unique ‘Science to Software’ program. This program trains participants in trending technologies, opening the doorway to a holistic and global IT career at par with Engineers.

TCS B.Sc Ignite

Key Features:

1. World-Class Initial Learning Program: Tailored specifically for science graduates to perform high-quality Software Engineering jobs.
2. Cutting-Edge Technologies: Learn by building innovative products using technologies such as Cloud, Blockchain, AR/VR/XR, AI/ML/GenAI, Robotics, and Digital Engineering.
3. Career Growth: Enjoy career growth and quality of work on par with Engineering Graduates.
4. Higher Education Opportunities: Pursue specially tailored postgraduate degrees with leading Indian universities, with your TCS Initial Learning Program recognized towards 50% of your higher education course credits.
5. Compensation Package: Participate in programs that can enhance your career growth and compensation by up to 2.5x as early as 1-2 years after joining.

TCS Smart

Key Features:

1. Techno-Functional Roles: Smart hires perform Techno-Functional roles for TCS customers.
2. Project Deployment: Candidates are deployed in projects across various domains, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, and more.
3. Structured Training Curriculum: Covers technical skills, domain knowledge, and soft skills, laying a strong foundation and bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
4. Role Requirements: The role demands rigor in process enablement, good speaking and writing skills, teamwork, and strong analytical abilities.

Test Eligibility:

• Courses and Discipline: Full-time graduates from BCA, B.Sc (IT, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B.Voc (CS/IT) from the batch of 2024 and 2025 are eligible.
• Percentage: Minimum aggregate (aggregate of all subjects in all semesters) of 50% or above or equivalent CGPA in each of ‘Class 10th, Class 12th, Diploma (if applicable), Graduation which includes successful completion of final year/semester.
• Backlogs: Candidates should not have any backlog at the time of appearing for TCS selection process. It is mandatory that the course is completed within the stipulated time duration without any backlogs at the time of joining TCS, if selected.
• Note: Extended education would not be considered as eligible.
• Gap/Break in education: It is mandatory for students to declare gaps in education, if any in the TCS Application Form. The overall academic gap should not exceed 24 months until the highest qualification. Relevant document proof, as applicable, will be checked for gaps in education.
• Course Types: Only full-time courses will be considered (part-time/correspondence courses will not be considered). 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 other courses are full-time.
• Age: Minimum age – 18 years and Maximum age – 28 years.
• Work Experience: The role is for ‘Entry Level Requirement’. However, prior work experience, if any is required to be mandatorily declared by the candidate in the TCS Application Form. Necessary documents supporting this experience is required to be submitted by the candidates at the time of TCS selection process.

Test Pattern/Details:

• Test provider: TCS iON (Candidates have to appear in person to take the test.)
• Duration: 120 minutes divided into 4 sections:
  • Numerical Ability
  • Verbal Ability
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Coding (Optional)

Hiring Categories:

B.Sc hiring has two categories: Ignite and Smart. Basis the test performance, the candidates will be shortlisted for Ignite or Smart hiring. The final offer category of the test-shortlisted candidates will be subject to performance in the interview process.

• CTC for Ignite: 2.8 LPA
• CTC for Smart: 1.9 LPA

Additionally, candidates offered under Ignite will have the opportunity to participate in programs that can enhance their identity, career growth, and compensation to the extent of 2.5x as early as within 1 – 2 years of joining.