Dear Students

Greetings from TATA Consultancy Services!

We are glad to inform you that we have opened our registration process for the TCS B.Sc. Ignite & Smart Hiring for the Batch of 2023 & 2024. Allow me to take a moment to request your kind support to go through this email in depth and pass on the message to all eligible and interested students from the very esteemed Trident Academy of Technology.

TCS B.Sc. Ignite & Smart Hiring is exclusively for candidates from the stream of BCA, B.Sc. (IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B.Voc. in CS/IT from the Batch of 2023 & 2024.

TCS aims to tap into the potential of science graduates who may not have pursued traditional engineering degrees but possess the necessary aptitude and passion for technology. By providing the right platform and resources, TCS enables these individuals to build rewarding careers in IT.

Students for both Smart B.Sc. and Ignite will undergo a common integrated test.

TCS B.Sc. Ignite:

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

Key features of the program:

• World Class Initial Learning Program – TCS B.Sc. Ignite offers one of the world’s best Initial Learning specifically tailored for science graduates to perform high-quality Software Engineering jobs.
• A unique blend of cutting-edge technologies, art, and innovation – learn by building exciting innovative products using technologies like Cloud, Blockchain, AR/VR/XR, AI/ML/GenAI, Robotics, and Digital Engineering.
• Quality of work and career growth at par with Engineering Graduates.
• Exclusive higher education opportunities – pursue specially tailored postgraduate degrees with leading Indian universities, with your TCS Initial Learning Program being recognized towards 50% of your higher education course credits.
• Our compensation package – the opportunity to participate in programs that can enhance your identity, career growth, and compensation to the extent of 2.5x as early as 1 – 2 years of joining.

TCS Smart:

TCS Smart B.Sc. Hiring program lays its emphasis on nurturing talent and providing comprehensive training to ensure that candidates are well-equipped to excel in their roles.

Key features:

• Smart hires perform Techno Functional roles for our customers across TCS.
• The candidates will be deployed in projects across various domains, including Engineering, Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, and more.
• We offer a structured training curriculum covering technical skills, domain knowledge, and soft skills, laying a strong foundation, and thereby bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
• The role demands rigor in process enablement, good speaking and writing skills, teamwork, and the application of strong analytical abilities. 

Application Process for TCS B.Sc. Ignite & Smart Hiring – Batch of 2023 & 2024

Step 1. Logon to the TCS NextStep Portal.

Step 2. Verification Details as per Aadhaar

• It is important and mandatory to update your details correctly.
• Incorrect details submitted may lead to disqualification of your candidature.

Step 3. Register and apply for the TCS B.Sc. Ignite & Smart Hiring for Batch of 2023 & 2024.

• Scenario A – If you are a registered user, kindly login 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 the category ‘IT’, and proceed to fill in your details. Submit your application form and click on ‘Apply for Drive’.

Important: Please ensure that the details in the TCS Application Form are complete and accurate (Academic Details, Internship, Work Experience, if any).

Step 4. Choose your preferred test center & then click on Apply. Please Note, that the test center once chosen cannot be changed.

Step 5. To confirm your status, check ‘Track Your Application’. The status should reflect as ‘Applied for Drive’.

Students are advised to be extremely careful and mindful while filling their Application Forms and registering in the TCS NextStep Portal. It will not be possible from our side to rectify any mistakes that they make at any stage.

• Candidates must read all instructions thoroughly and follow the guidelines in terms of the format and size of the documents that they have to upload, namely, their CV and latest photograph.
• All candidates must mandatorily register with their personal email ids. Institute email ids will not be considered for further processing.
• Candidates should not make any mistakes in any fields that they fill up.
• Test Centers once chosen cannot be modified at a later stage.
• Since the profiles are linked with the candidates’ Aadhaar Card, they will not be able to re-register once they have registered in the portal.

 

 TCS Eligibility Criteria:

• Courses and Discipline: Full-time graduates from BCA, B.Sc. (IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry), B.Voc. in CS/IT from the batch of 2023 & 2024 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:

o    The batch of 2023: candidates should not have any backlog at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process. The course should have been completed within the stipulated duration of the course.

o    The batch of 2024: one active backlog at the time of appearing for the TCS selection process is permitted. However, it is mandatory that the course be cleared and completed within the stipulated time duration of the course without any backlogs to be eligible for joining TCS if selected.

• 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.
• Extended Education:  It is mandatory that the course be cleared and completed within the stipulated duration of the course without any backlogs to be eligible for joining TCS.
• 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: Please note, the role is only for ‘Entry Level Requirement’. However, prior work experience, if any is required to be mandatorily declared by the candidates in the TCS Application form and necessary documents supporting this experience is required to be submitted by the candidates at the time of the TCS selection process.

 

Note:  Kindly note that we have a stringent eligibility criteria and a robust selection process. Your eligibility as per the defined criteria will be checked at various stages of the selection process. At any point in time, if you are found ineligible, or data shared by you is found discrepant, your candidature will be disqualified.

Registration End Date:

The registration process will close on Monday, 24^th June 2024. However, we would like to advise all aspirants to kindly not wait till the eleventh hour to complete their application process. The test centers have limited capacities and get filled up in a first come, first served basis. To get the candidates’ preferred test centers, they must complete the entire process at the earliest.

Important Pointers:

• Please note that this is an In-Center test, and center allotment would be on first come first served basis.
• Candidates must have all their original academic documents till date, to be produced at the time of interview (if test shortlisted).
• Communication related to the test will be informed to the candidates directly by our test partner, TCS iON.
• TCS does not send job offers / any hiring related communication from unofficial email ids like Gmail, Rediffmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail, etc.
• TCS does not ask candidates to deposit any money for employment offer.
• TCS is not associated with any external agency / company to conduct any interviews or make offers of employment on its behalf.