Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest IT company with over 600,000 employees across 50+ countries, has officially opened registrations for TCS NQT 2026 — the National Qualifier Test that serves as the single gateway to thousands of entry-level IT jobs across India.
Whether you’re a 2024, 2025, or 2026 batch graduate, this is your chance to get hired by one of the world’s most trusted tech brands. The last date for the current cycle is 19 July 2026 — apply now before seats fill up!
🚀 About TCS & the NQT Program
TCS iON’s National Qualifier Test (NQT) is a standardised, government-recognised assessment that evaluates candidates on aptitude, reasoning, verbal ability, and coding skills. A strong NQT score doesn’t just open doors at TCS — it’s accepted by 60+ partner companies including Tata Elxsi, Jio, TVS, Asian Paints, and more.
Your NQT scorecard remains valid for 2 years, meaning you can use one test result to apply for multiple companies and multiple hiring cycles. For freshers in 2026, with tech hiring at a competitive low, TCS NQT is one of the smartest career moves you can make.
🎯 Key Highlights
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| 📍 Location | Pan India |
| 🎓 Batch Eligible | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| 📅 Last Date | 19 July 2026 |
| 💰 Salary | ₹3.5 LPA (Ninja) to ₹9 LPA (Prime) |
| 🧪 Test Mode | Online (At Home) or In-Centre |
| ✅ Fee | FREE for TCS Hiring NQT |
🎓 Who Can Apply?
Ideal for:
- Graduates from B.Tech / B.E / M.Tech / M.E / MCA / M.Sc (any specialisation)
- Candidates from batches 2024, 2025, and 2026
- Minimum 60% aggregate in Class 10, 12, and Graduation
- Age between 18–28 years
- Freshers or candidates with up to 2 years of experience
- No pending backlogs at the time of the test (for TCS Direct NQT Hiring)
📋 Exam Pattern & Hiring Categories
The TCS NQT has two parts:
Part A – Cognitive Skills (75 mins)
- Verbal Ability – 24 questions
- Reasoning Ability – 30 questions
- Numerical Ability – 26 questions
Part B – Advanced (115 mins)
- Advanced Quantitative & Reasoning
- Advanced Coding Ability (mandatory for Digital and Prime roles)
Based on your score, you qualify for one of three hiring tracks:
- 🟢 Ninja – Entry-level IT role | Salary: ₹3.5 LPA
- 🔵 Digital – Technical role with coding | Salary: ₹6.5 LPA
- 🟡 Prime – Top-tier advanced role | Salary: up to ₹9 LPA
🔢 Selection Process
- TCS NQT Online Test — Aptitude + Coding assessment
- Technical Interview — Projects, programming, core CS subjects
- Managerial & HR Interview — Communication and role fit
💰 Salary Package
| Role | CTC |
|---|---|
| Ninja | ₹3.5 LPA |
| Digital | ₹6.5 LPA |
| Prime | Up to ₹9 LPA |
📩 Apply Now
Register on the official TCS NextStep portal before 19 July 2026:
⚠️ Disclaimer: InternGrow is a job information portal. We are not the official recruiter. Always verify details on the official TCS careers portal before applying. No fee is required for TCS NQT hiring.
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