Where to find the official notification

1. Visit the official exam portal of Tata Consultancy Services’s test-partner — TCS iON: 

2. Look for updates on the TCS careers site (specifically the “Fresher Hiring” or NQT section). For example: the TCS fresher recruitment page lists FAQ and test schedule info. 

3. Use trusted exam/placement portals which track and publish the notification (dates, last date to apply) — these are helpful but you should always cross-check with the official site. 

What to look for in the notification

When the notification is released, check for the following key details:

• Application start date & last date to apply. 

• Exam date(s), mode (online/in-centre/remote) and any special conditions. 

• Eligibility criteria (streams, graduation years, experience, age limit). 

• How to register/login portal details. (E.g., via TCS iON or TCS NextStep). 

• Any fee (if applicable), test mode variants, validity of scorecard, etc. 

Step-by-step: How to check the notification and register

Here’s a generic flow you can follow:

1. Go to the TCS iON NQT page:

2. On the page, look for a link/button labelled something like “Registration / Apply Now / Notification” for the current cycle.

3. If you have not registered, you may need to create an account (using email/mobile) and fill in the form. For example, there’s a detailed form-filling guide published by TCS indicating how you do it via their “NextStep” portal. 

4. After registration, you’ll receive login credentials (or you’ll log in with your email + password) and you can track your application status. 

5. Keep checking your registered email (and spam/promotions tabs) for any mail from TCS/TCS iON about exam schedule, admit card, further rounds etc. 

Example of recent notification dates

• For the “June 2025” cycle, a notification stated the last date to apply was 26th May 2025. 

• For the “August” cycle, portal info shows the application end date as around 28th July 2025.