Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has opened registrations for TCS B.Sc Ignite and Smart Hiring – Batch of 2025 and 2026. This off campus drive is a great opportunity for science and computer application graduates who want to build a career in the IT industry.
Through this hiring program, TCS identifies and nurtures science graduates who show strong potential and interest in technology, even if they are not from traditional engineering backgrounds.
Interested and eligible candidates can check the complete details below and apply online.
| Company Name: |
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) |
| Position: |
Trainee |
| Location: |
Across India |
| Salary: |
Best In Market |
| Batch: |
2025, 2026 Batch |
| Last Date To Apply |
18th January 2026 |
About TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring
Candidates applying for this drive will appear for a single integrated test. Based on performance, they will be shortlisted for either:
Final category allotment will depend on both test and interview performance.
TCS Ignite Program (Science to Software)
TCS Ignite is a flagship “Science to Software” program designed to transform science graduates into high-calibre IT professionals.
Key Highlights of TCS Ignite
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World-class Initial Learning Program designed specifically for science graduates
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Exposure to modern technologies such as Cloud, Blockchain, AI, ML, Generative AI, AR/VR, Robotics, and Digital Engineering
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Career growth opportunities aligned with engineering graduates
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Opportunity to pursue higher education programs from leading Indian universities
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Performance-based growth with potential compensation increase of up to 2.5x within 1–2 years
TCS Smart Hiring
TCS Smart focuses on building strong IT and business support professionals through structured training and real-world project exposure.
Key Highlights of TCS Smart
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Roles across Engineering, Quality Assurance, Data Analytics, and IT operations
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Training in technical, domain, and professional skills
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Strong focus on process orientation, collaboration, communication, and analytical thinking
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Opportunity to work with global teams and enterprise systems
Eligibility Criteria – TCS BSC/BCA Hiring
Courses Eligible
3-year full-time graduates from:
- BCA
- BSc (IT, Computer Science, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cyber Security, Biochemistry)
- B.Voc (CS / IT)
Batch: 2025 and 2026
Academic Percentage
Minimum 50% or equivalent CGPA in:
- Class 10th
- Class 12th
- Diploma (if applicable)
- Graduation
Backlogs
- Batch 2025: No active backlogs
- Batch 2026: Up to one active backlog allowed
All backlogs must be cleared before joining, if selected.
Education Gap
- Total academic gap should not exceed 24 months
- Gaps must be declared with valid documents
Course Type
- Only full-time courses are eligible
- NIOS candidates are eligible if graduation is full-time
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 28 years
Work Experience
- Entry-level role
- Any prior experience must be declared with documents
Also Read: TCS Next Step Registration Process 2026
Test Pattern – TCS BSc Ignite & Smart
Test Provider: TCS iON
Mode: In-centre test
Duration: 120 minutes
Sections:
- Numerical Ability
- Verbal Ability
- Reasoning Ability
- Coding (Optional)
Hiring Categories
TCS BSc hiring has two categories:
Based on test performance, candidates will be shortlisted for interviews under Ignite or Smart. Final offer category will depend on interview performance.
Ignite candidates will also have the opportunity for faster growth and higher compensation progression.
Important Notes
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Registration is free
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TCS does not charge any recruitment fees
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TCS does not send offers from Gmail or personal email IDs
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All eligibility criteria will be verified at different stages
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Any incorrect information may lead to disqualification
How to Apply for TCS BSc/BCA Hiring
Eligible candidates must apply through the official TCS NextStep portal.
More Details & Apply Link: Click here to apply
Did everyone got offer letters ?
After submitting IT pin it shows empty only again n again I submit that…
Same problem
I’m not able to login to next step portal. It’s showing “portal under maintenance”.
Does the same is displayed to you all or not plz answer.
yes, its working now
Is there any problem with NIOS(have done in schools). I passed the hr also, and got the offer letter also? But I am confused about my education board, is there any problem with NIOS? and TCS?
did u got any solution
no
Hi guys, I have a query regarding joining letter. Does anyone received ur joining letter for ilp ?. Can anyone tell me hw many months i need to wait to receive my joining letter. I cmpltd all my process in nxt step portal , I even did my nsr and uploaded IT pin in next step portal. I filled Filled tcs feedback form.i received my Offer letter too and I accept it within 48hrs.can Any one clear my doubts reagarding this!!!
Me too waiting for jl
We will get but we have to wait for that.They are doing in batch.
I am also waiting for Joining Letter & dates.
Last Month on April 2 I have received a mail that says ,”Congratulations from TCS Ignite 2019″ & sent a link to facebook group which I have requested to join did not get accepted yet.
Anyone else get the same mail.
GUYS ANYBODY RECEIVED JOINING LETTER???
I RECEIVED MY JOINING LETTER
When u received?
Are u 2018 passed out?
Whn ur joining date??
When is ur joining date?
Hi guyz did u get when did the BGC option come in next step portal? And lavanya when is your joining date?
anyone selected for tcs ignite ???? and got their joining letter???
anyone 2019 passout got joining letter?
when batch is starting pls let me know
How would you get ur feedback form..
Guys, did anyone receive the joining letter who attended their interview in Chennai
No bro did anyone?
Please any one help me… How long I have to wait to get my joining letter??
Result yavaga ….
Can any one off yall share the package u got for tcs
1.93 per annum
For everyone 1.93 per annum I think.
Did any 2019 passout got joining letter?
Not yet..Still waiting for joining letter
Did anyone got their joining letter 2019 pass-out?
Yeah today
I have only 5semester marksheet, 6th is yet to publish, what should I do? I accepted the offer letter also
I’m not getting my Jl yet.. How long I have to wait to get my jl
Check in the all mail list bro today every 2019 passout got the joining letter.
I Checked not came
My BGC documents are still pending for approval.
Guys..is any one got joining on Sept 2,trivandrum??
I got joining on September 9… Trivandrum
Can anyone got the result of the interview held on 9th july at ghaziabad of smart hiring process?
No, i have recieved only feedback form.
Sulekha
Can you please check you next step portal is there batched status showing there or not?
Please tell
Actually my batched status was not showing there since past 2 days.
There is only application register and application received.
Same with me.
Kundan
Have you called on their number provided on tcs website?
Sulekha problem had sorted yesterday
The batched status are again there in track applocation.
I mailed them regarding that.
Now everything is fine.
What does that mean ? Even if it is written there
What does that mean? Even if “batched ” is written there.
Mail them for the result. When will they announce the result?
Mail them regarding the result. When would they give the result?
Sulekha,
Batched means you had attended the interview.
You can not change anything again in your application form
Sulekha,
Did you clear your technical round there and went for HR?
Yes I gave the HR round. Why?
Sulekha,
There is a chances to clear the interview process then.
Where did you gave interview,
Krishna engineering college ghazibad?
No I’m not doing anything ..waiting for tcs result. One of my college friend is there, he is also waiting for tcs result
Sulekha,
Are you from which college and course?
did anyone get ILP hyderabad?
and joining on August 26th??
did anyone get ILP hyderabad and joining on august 26th 2019?
When did u gave your interview?? On what date?
Yes at krishna engineering college
Sulekha,
Are you doing something or waiting for the tcs result?
Did you connect to anyone in tcs regarding result?
Sulekha did you got any update from tcs?
No
Sulekha, had you tried to connect with someone regarding that
Yes I mailed them they said u have to wait for the result.
Sulekha, any update?
I gave my smart hiring exm on jan 5 yet i haven’t got my joining letter has Everyone else got their joining letter???
There is some technical issue which will be cleared.But those who got offer letters will only be getting the joining letters.To those who didn’t get offer letter in the next step portal arw not selected.
Anyone got the result of interview held on 9th july at ghaziabad of smart hiring?
No..they just said to wait
Sulekha, any update till now?
No, Now I have no hope from tcs
@kundan Hey brother you have to wait.My interview was on January 31st 2019.I got results on feb 24 2019.You have to wait for the offer letter and you have to accept it within 48 hours.And then you will get your joining letter later after 6 months or before or later so keep calm and wait for it . Interview results take time and joining dates takes much more time.Dont contact anyone even they dont know when you get your results.There are many batches in queue for the ILP training.
Mohammed shadab, brother is been more than a month now i had given the interview on 9th july at ghazibad
Till now t didn’t got any relevant information regarding result
Kundan, Have u got the result?
Yes sulekha got succesfully cleared interview result
Do you?
Yeah I also got the positive result
Sulekha congratulations and what about your friend who was also waiting for that?
He has also cleared it. Inform me whenever ur offer letter come
Sulekha, can we make one whatsapp group regarding that?
So our conversation went easy?
Sure or we can discuss over here
https://chat.whatsapp.com/BzeTVjbGHG9AJHjmYNLDRw
You can join over here.