Job Role: TCS iON NQT – National Qualifier Test (IT & Non-IT Roles)
Company: TCS iON (Tata Consultancy Services)
Job Location: Pan India
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Freshers / Pre-final & Final Year / Up to 2 Years
Job ID: TCS-NQT-NOV2026
CTC: Up to ₹19 LPA (Highest package offered)
TCS iON National Qualifier Test Overview
TCS iON National Qualifier Test (NQT) is a national-level employability assessment that opens doors to 1.6L+ IT and non-IT job openings across 4000+ corporates including TCS, TVS Motor, Jio Platforms, Asian Paints, Tata Technologies, Persistent Systems and many more. Your NQT Scorecard (valid for 2 years) is accepted by top companies for both technical and non-technical roles.
This is ideal for 2022–2028 batch students and early professionals who want one scorecard accepted by 4000+ companies. Pure campus placements are limited this year, so NQT is currently one of the most practical routes for both IT and non-IT freshers.
Key Responsibilities / Program Highlights
- Prove your aptitude, domain and coding skills through a standardised national test
- Get access to 1.6L+ job openings from 4000+ corporates across 23+ industries
- Apply for 20+ IT roles (Software Developer, Full Stack, Cloud Engineer etc.) and 150+ non-IT roles (Sales, Business Analyst, HR etc.)
- Receive a detailed Scorecard valid for 2 years
- Free career readiness programmes, webinars, practice tests and online learning courses
- Unlimited chances to improve your score by reappearing
Available Tracks: Cognitive | IT | Non-Tech | BFSI | Prep Pack variants
Eligibility Criteria for TCS iON NQT
Must-Have Requirements
- Pre-final or final year students of any stream or degree
- Students/graduates passing between 2022 and 2028
- Working professionals with up to 2 years of experience
- Any stream – Engineering, Arts, Commerce, Science, Management etc.
Additional Notes
- Scorecard remains valid for 2 years from the date of the test
- Candidates can apply to multiple jobs on the TCS iON portal and individual company websites using the same score
- Test is conducted at TCS iON authorised exam centres
TCS iON NQT Selection / Process
- Online Registration & Fee Payment
- Appear for the National Qualifier Test (Cognitive / IT / Non-Tech / BFSI)
- Receive NQT Scorecard
- Apply to multiple job openings on TCS iON Job Listing Portal and company career pages
- Company-specific interviews & final selection based on score + suitability
Important Dates: Last date to apply – 12th November 2026 | Test Date – 24th November 2026
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How to Apply for TCS iON National Qualifier Test
Official Apply Link:
Apply Online – TCS iON NQT Official Portal
Documents Required: Updated resume, academic details, and basic personal information during registration
FAQs for TCS iON NQT
Who can apply?
Pre-final/final year students of any stream, 2022–2028 batch graduates, and professionals with up to 2 years of experience.
Is this suitable for freshers?
Yes. Freshers and final-year students are the primary target. Experience is optional (maximum 2 years).
Work Mode / Location?
Pan India – jobs are offered by different corporates across multiple locations.
Core Focus?
One national scorecard that gives access to thousands of IT and non-IT entry-level jobs with packages going up to 19 LPA.
About TCS iON
TCS iON is the education and assessment platform of Tata Consultancy Services. The National Qualifier Test (NQT) is designed to help students and early professionals showcase their skills to 4000+ hiring companies through a single standardised scorecard.
Last Updated October 2026 | Opportunity verified and active | Apply by 12th November 2026
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