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TCS System Engineer Interview Questions and Answers for Experienced

Updated 6 Aug 2025

203 Interview questions

A System Engineer was asked
Q. Components in electric vehicle
Ans. 

Components in electric vehicle include battery, motor, controller, charger, and regenerative braking system.

  • Battery: stores energy to power the motor

  • Motor: converts electrical energy into mechanical energy to propel the vehicle

  • Controller: manages the flow of electricity between the battery and motor

  • Charger: recharges the battery when plugged into an external power source

  • Regenerative braking system: converts kineti...

A System Engineer was asked
Q. Current technology in my core field
Ans. 

Current technology in my core field is focused on automation, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence.

  • Automation is being used to streamline processes and increase efficiency.

  • Cloud computing is becoming more prevalent as companies move towards remote work and data storage.

  • Artificial intelligence is being used for data analysis and decision-making.

  • Machine learning is being used to improve automation and AI cap...

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Q. What is hobby ?
Ans. 

A hobby is an activity done for pleasure in one's leisure time, often pursued for relaxation or enjoyment.

  • Hobbies can include activities such as painting, gardening, playing musical instruments, cooking, hiking, etc.

  • They are not done for monetary gain but for personal satisfaction and enjoyment.

  • Hobbies can help reduce stress, improve mental well-being, and provide a sense of accomplishment.

  • Some people turn their h...

TCS Interview Experiences

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Dec 2024.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. All Linux commands and options
  • Ans. 

    There are numerous Linux commands with various options for system engineers to manage and troubleshoot systems.

    • Commands like ls, cd, mkdir for file system operations

    • Commands like ps, top, htop for process management

    • Commands like ifconfig, ip, route for network configuration

    • Commands like grep, sed, awk for text processing

    • Options like -r for recursive, -f for force, -l for long listing

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to configure NFS, NTP,DNS servers
  • Ans. 

    To configure NFS, NTP, and DNS servers, you need to edit configuration files and restart the respective services.

    • Edit /etc/exports file for NFS server configuration

    • Edit /etc/ntp.conf file for NTP server configuration

    • Edit /etc/named.conf file for DNS server configuration

    • Restart nfs, ntp, and named services after making changes

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Linux Patch Management
  • Q2. Linux servers updates
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Why you want to join TCS

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Dec 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(3 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical based
  • Q2. What is different between workgroup and domain
  • Ans. 

    Workgroup is a peer-to-peer network where each computer has its own security settings, while a domain is a centralized network managed by a server with shared security settings.

    • Workgroup is decentralized, each computer manages its own security settings

    • Domain is centralized, managed by a server with shared security settings

    • Workgroup is suitable for small networks, domain is suitable for larger networks

    • In a workgroup, us...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q3. What should a system administrator`s routine be?
Round 2 - Technical 

(1 Question)

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Akash Ghadage

posted on 6 Jan 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
Selected Selected
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Aptitude tests typically assess quantitative skills and reasoning abilities.

Round 2 - Coding Test 

Two programming questions: the first is easy, and the second is medium.

Round 3 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Can you describe your background and experience? What can you share about your project-related experiences?
  • Ans. 

    I have a strong background in system engineering with experience in various projects.

    • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with a focus on system engineering

    • Worked on implementing and maintaining network infrastructure for a large corporation

    • Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware and Hyper-V

    • Managed projects involving system upgrades and migrations

    • Certified in Cisco networking and Microsoft server te...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is your understanding of Java Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)?

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TCS HR Interview Questions

361 questions and answers

Q. What are your responsibilities in the current role?
Q. Have you ever collaborated with foreign clients?
Q. What's your future goal?
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Technical about OTC cycle
  • Q2. Questions on your previous work
Round 2 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Salary discussed
  • Q2. Joining date discussed
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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Afroz Pasha

posted on 19 Feb 2025

Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Coding Test 

Small coding challenges consisting of 2 questions

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Introduce yourself
  • Ans. 

    I am a highly skilled System Engineer with 5+ years of experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex IT systems.

    • 5+ years of experience in system engineering

    • Proficient in designing and implementing IT systems

    • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

    • Experience with network security and data protection

    • Certified in relevant technologies such as Cisco or Microsoft

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What project you have worked on
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on a project to implement a new network infrastructure for a large company.

    • Designed network architecture to support increased bandwidth requirements

    • Implemented new routers and switches to improve network performance

    • Configured security protocols to protect against cyber threats

  • Answered by AI

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Nqt and was interviewed in Nov 2024. There were 4 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

,apti include normal math question and Reasoning math

Round 2 - Coding Test 

I choose python for code

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. They are asking basic programming questions, then opps concept
  • Ans. 

    Understanding basic programming and OOP concepts is crucial for a System Engineer role.

    • Programming involves writing code to solve problems or automate tasks.

    • OOP (Object-Oriented Programming) focuses on using objects to represent data and methods.

    • Key OOP concepts include Encapsulation, Inheritance, Polymorphism, and Abstraction.

    • Example of Encapsulation: Using private variables in a class to protect data.

    • Inheritance allo...

  • Answered by AI
Round 4 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. We are discussing about salary ,shift tyming

Interview Preparation Tips

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System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Aman Kumar

posted on 22 Jul 2025

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
No response
  • Q1. Explain Event loop
  • Q2. Process.nextTick

System Engineer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Bhavadharani Selvaraj

posted on 11 Jul 2025

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I appeared for an interview in Jun 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Frame handling in selenium
  • Q2. Synchronisation used in selenium
  • Ans. 

    Synchronization in Selenium ensures that tests run smoothly by managing timing issues between the web application and the test scripts.

    • Implicit Wait: Sets a default wait time for the entire session. Example: driver.manage().timeouts().implicitlyWait(10, TimeUnit.SECONDS);

    • Explicit Wait: Waits for a specific condition to occur before proceeding. Example: WebDriverWait wait = new WebDriverWait(driver, 10); wait.until(Expe...

  • Answered by AI
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Hard
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. What is IP
  • Q2. What is cloudwatch
  • Q3. How can add ec2 in Aws
  • Ans. 

    To add an EC2 instance in AWS, use the AWS Management Console or CLI to configure and launch your instance.

    • Log in to the AWS Management Console.

    • Navigate to the EC2 Dashboard.

    • Click on 'Launch Instance' to start the wizard.

    • Choose an Amazon Machine Image (AMI) based on your needs (e.g., Ubuntu, Windows).

    • Select an instance type (e.g., t2.micro for free tier eligibility).

    • Configure instance details like network settings and ...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
More than 8 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I appeared for an interview in May 2025, where I was asked the following questions.

  • Q1. Array search sort binary sort
  • Q2. Linkedlist tuple python

TCS Interview FAQs

How many rounds are there in TCS System Engineer interview for experienced candidates?
TCS interview process for experienced candidates usually has 2-3 rounds. The most common rounds in the TCS interview process for experienced candidates are Technical, HR and Aptitude Test.
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The duration of TCS System Engineer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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