The TCS System Engineer interview process usually has three main stages:
Online Test – Aptitude, reasoning, verbal, and sometimes coding/technical basics.
Technical Interview – Focus on programming, DBMS, OS, networking, and project discussion, along with system knowledge like Linux/Unix basics.
HR/Managerial Round – Questions on strengths, weaknesses, relocation, teamwork, and why TCS, with a few light technical cross-questions.
It’s mostly about testing fundamentals, problem-solving, and how well you fit into TCS culture.