On-campus Hiring:
Day 0: The College Campus Hiring process starts with a Pre-Placement Talk (PPT). The HR and Resource Management Group hold a talk for all interested candidates about what, how, why, when and where about the company, and placement and training processes. There is a Q&A session when the talk commences. PPT is necessary for candidates to know and evaluate if they wish to apply for TCS. Trust me, everyone wants to apply for it.
Day 1: Online screening tests - Multiple choice objective questions on Quantitative Analysis, Aptitude, Verbal and Logical Reasoning.
Shortlisted candidates progress to next rounds.
Day 2: Technical Panel - Interview on technical, logical and reasoning abilities. Aptitude for learning is expected - so be prepared to learn from subtle hints dropped by interviewers.
Shortlisted candidates progress to last round.
Day 2: HR Interview - HR panel evaluates aptitude for commitment, learning and towards the growth of company. Questions about hobby, achievements, co- and extra-curricular activities etc. help them assess if the candidate is a right fit.
Final list of selected candidates is announced at the end of Day 2 and temporary offer letter is handed, subject to realization of candidate meeting eligibility criteria by the end of the college curriculum.
Lateral hiring:
Screening of candidates is done based on online subjective and objective tests. On clearing, technical and managerial rounds are conducted, in that order respectively. Only candidates clearing one level of screening go for the next round. Last step is negotiation and offer of employment.