TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has officially announced the TCS B.Sc Ignite & Smart Hiring Program for the Batch of 2025 and 2026. This is a golden opportunity for BCA, B.Sc, and B.Voc graduates who want to start their IT career with India’s most trusted IT company.
With the theme “Smart Minds Ignite Innovative Futures”, this hiring program is specially designed to convert science graduates into industry-ready IT professionals through world-class training and career development programs.
📌 Registration Status: Open
📅 Last Date to Apply: 11th January 2026 (Sunday)
📝 Test Date: Will be communicated later
🖥 Test Mode: In-Centre Test
🔍 About TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring
TCS identifies and nurtures high-potential science graduates who may not come from conventional engineering backgrounds but possess the aptitude, passion, and analytical mindset required for the IT industry. Through structured learning, hands-on training, and real-world projects, TCS enables candidates to build successful and rewarding IT careers.
Candidates for both Ignite and Smart will take a single integrated online test, and based on performance, they will be shortlisted accordingly.
🚀 TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring Program – Premium Career Growth Path
Candidates who excel in the selection process will be enrolled into TCS Ignite – “Science to Software Program”, which offers:
✅ Key Benefits of TCS Ignite:
- Fast Career Growth: Salary growth potential up to 2.5x within 1–2 years
- World-Class Initial Learning Program: Designed exclusively for science graduates
- Work on Future Technologies:
- Cloud Computing
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Generative AI
- AR/VR/XR
- Robotics
- Digital Engineering
- Career on par with engineering graduates
- Exclusive Higher Education Opportunities:
TCS Initial Learning Program contributes 50% academic credits for curated postgraduate programs from top Indian universities
💡 TCS Ignite is ideal for students aiming for high-growth IT careers with long-term global opportunities.
💼 TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring – Entry-Level IT Career Program
TCS Smart Hiring focuses on building strong technical and professional fundamentals for fresh graduates.
✅ Key Features of TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring:
- Placement in multiple domains such as:
- Engineering
- Quality Assurance
- Data Analytics
- IT Support & Operations
- Strong focus on:
- Technical Skills
- Domain Knowledge
- Communication & Soft Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Suitable for candidates who want stable IT careers with structured growth
📝 TCS BSc Ignite & Smart Hiring – Application Process
Follow these steps to apply:
✅ Step 1
Register on TCS NextStep Portal
✅ Step 2
Complete Aadhaar-based verification
⚠️ Incorrect information may lead to disqualification.
✅ Step 3
Apply for TCS B.Sc Ignite & Smart Hiring (2025 & 2026 Batch)
- Existing users → Login & apply
- New users → Register under IT Category
✅ Step 4
Select In-Centre Test Mode and preferred test city
⚠️ City change is NOT allowed once selected
✅ Step 5
Track application status → Must show “Applied for Drive”
⚠️ Important Test Instructions
- This is a mandatory In-Centre Test
- Seats are allotted on a First-Come-First-Serve basis
- Test communication will be sent only by TCS iON
- TCS never asks for money
- TCS does not send emails from Gmail/Yahoo/Rediff
- TCS is not associated with any third-party hiring agencies
📊 TCS Ignite & Smart Test Pattern
⏳ Total Duration: 120 Minutes
✅ Sections:
- Numerical Ability
- Verbal Ability
- Reasoning Ability
- Coding (Optional)
🎓 TCS Ignite & Smart Eligibility Criteria
✅ Eligible Courses (2025 & 2026 Batch):
- BCA
- B.Sc (IT, CS, Maths, Data Science, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Electronics, Cybersecurity, Biochemistry)
- B.Voc (CS/IT)
✅ Minimum Percentage:
- 50% or above in:
- Class 10
- Class 12
- Diploma (If applicable)
- Graduation
✅ Backlog Rules:
- 2025 Batch: No active backlogs
- 2026 Batch: Maximum 1 active backlog allowed
⚠️ All backlogs must be cleared before joining.
✅ Education Gap:
- Maximum allowed gap: 24 months
- Must be declared with proof
✅ Course Type:
- Only Full-Time Courses allowed
- NIOS students are eligible (if higher education is full-time)
✅ Age Limit:
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 28 Years
✅ Work Experience:
- Entry-level role
- Prior experience must be declared (if any)
🆘 TCS Helpdesk Support
📧 Email: ilp.support@tcs.com
📞 Toll-Free: 18002093111
✅ Why You Should Apply for TCS Ignite & Smart Hiring
✔ Direct IT Career Entry
✔ Industry-ready training
✔ Global project exposure
✔ Career growth up to 2.5x salary
✔ Work with India’s top IT brand
✔ No application fee
✔ Secure & verified hiring process
🚀 How to Apply for TCS B.Sc Ignite & Smart Hiring
👉 Apply Online via TCS NextStep Portal: Click HERE
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