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TCS Software Engineer Reviews

based on 1.3k reviews
Updated 9 Sep, 2024

Overall Rating

3.9

Category Ratings

4.5

Job Security

4.1

Work-Life balance

3.9

Company culture

3.8

Skill development

3.6

Work Satisfaction

3.3

Salary & Benefits

3.2

Promotions/Appraisal

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Updated 9 Sep, 2024

Likes

Good for those looking for job security(2.1k reviews)

The company has a great work culture(654 reviews)

I had good exposure to talent development(528 reviews)

A good manager means a good working environment(419 reviews)

The employee healthcare benefits are very good(107 reviews)

Dislikes

The compensation is too low compared to the market(2.4k reviews)

In mid-level employees appraisal, it takes years to get the next promotion(1.4k reviews)

However, there will be limited opportunities for growth and negligible appraisals(560 reviews)

Unfortunately, I was assigned to project under bad management(551 reviews)

This is possibly the absolute bad workplace(284 reviews)

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How is TCS to work for?
TCS is rated 3.9 out of 5, based on 1.3k reviews by employees on AmbitionBox. TCS is known for Job Security which is rated at the top and given a rating of 4.5. However, Career growth is rated the lowest at 3.2 and can be improved. To know first hand how it is like to work at TCS read detailed reviews based on various job profiles, departments and locations in the reviews section.
How is the salary at TCS?
According to AmbitionBox ratings, TCS employees rate its salary and benefits as 3.3 out of 5. You can know more about TCS Salaries at AmbitionBox
How is the work culture at TCS?
Work culture is rated 3.9 at TCS by 1.3k employees. While job security is rated 4.5 and work-life balance is rated 4.1 at TCS. Read detailed reviews by employees of TCS on AmbitionBox.
Is work from home available in TCS?
According to AmbitionBox, 7% TCS employees work from home permanently, 16% work from office 3 days/week, and 5% work from office 2 days/week (based on 119 AmbitionBox reviews in last 6 months).

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Work Policy for TCS Software Engineer

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based on 119 reviews in last 6 months

Work from office

Work from office

65%
Hybrid

Hybrid

28%

3 days/week from office

16%

Other hybrid work policies

7%

2 days/week from office

5%

Permanent work from home

Permanent work from home

7%
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Gender Based Ratings for TCS Software Engineer

based on 1.1k verified reviews

4.0Rated by 386 Women

Rated 4.6 for Job Security and 4.1 for Work-Life Balance

women

3.9Rated by 754 Men

Rated 4.5 for Job Security and 4.1 for Work-Life Balance

men

Working Days for TCS Software Engineer

based on 1.3k reviews
Monday to Friday
88%
Rotational Shift
5%
Monday to Saturday
5%
Alternate Saturday off
1%
Other
1%

Work Timings for TCS Software Engineer

based on 1.3k reviews
Flexible timing
Strict (9am - 6pm)
Strict (9am - 5pm)
70%
5%
3%
22% employees reported other strict timings

Shift Timings for TCS Software Engineer

based on 1.3k reviews
Day shift
Night shift
96%
4%

Business Travel for TCS Software Engineer

based on 1.3k reviews
No travel
62%
Within city
27%
Within country
7%
International travel
4%
TCS Software Engineer Salary
based on 24.1k salaries

Average annual salary

7 Lakhs
₹3 L/yr - ₹11.5 L/yr
18% less than the average Software Engineer Salary in India
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Office cab/shuttle
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International/On-site exposure
26 total responses
freemeal
Free meal
18 total responses
joining
Joining bonus
2 total responses
+17 more benefits
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