New Grad / Junior Backend at TCS

BackendNew Grad / JuniorOffer◆ Commonly asked· 2024

4-round junior backend process. Breadth of fundamentals mattered more than algorithmic depth.

The loop · 4 rounds

Round 01 · 3 questions

Online Assessment

Timed online coding / aptitude screen, usually the first filter.

Verbal ability: synonyms, antonyms and para-jumbles.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#verbal
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Logical reasoning: number and letter series completion.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#reasoning
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Quantitative aptitude: profit, loss and percentages.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#aptitude
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Round 02 · 2 questions

DSA / Coding

Data structures & algorithms on a whiteboard or shared editor.

Swap two numbers without using a temporary variable.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#math
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Implement binary search on a sorted array.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#searching
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Round 03 · 4 questions

Tech Deep-Dive

Deep questions on your core stack and fundamentals.

Explain CPU scheduling algorithms: FCFS, SJF and round robin.
New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
#os
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Difference between an array and a linked list.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#data-structures
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What is indexing in a database and when does it help?
New Grad / JuniorMedium◆ Commonly asked
#dbms
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Explain your final-year project architecture and your role in it.
New Grad / JuniorEasy◆ Commonly asked
#project
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Round 04 · 3 questions

Behavioral / HR

Values, collaboration, and past-experience (STAR) questions.

What are your strengths and weaknesses?
New Grad / Junior◆ Commonly asked
Why did you choose this branch of engineering?
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Tell me about your final-year project.
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◆ This experience is composed from commonly reported questions for this role and level. Real, individually-shared interviews will be layered in over time.