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TCS onboards 10,000 freshers in Q2 FY27, says hiring will track demand

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Written with AI assistance from the cited sources

Key points

  • 10,000 freshers onboarded in Q2 FY27, after 14,000 in Q1 FY27 (Business Standard).
  • Workforce of 598,056 at 30 September 2026, a net addition of 4,258 in the quarter.
  • IT services attrition (last twelve months) was 13.3%; learning hours rose 17% to 17.1 million.
  • The CHRO said TCS is hiring for demand; the CFO cited investments in niche talent.
  • Takeaway: if you're in the TCS pipeline, AI and domain readiness match what management says it wants.

Source: Business Standard, 8 Oct 2026

Fresher intake continues

According to Business Standard, Tata Consultancy Services onboarded 10,000 freshers during the second quarter of FY27 (July to September 2026), after taking in 14,000 in the first quarter.

TCS said in its Q2 FY27 results release, dated 8 October, that its workforce stood at 598,056 for the quarter ending 30 September 2026. Business Standard reports that this is a net addition of 4,258 people in the quarter. Attrition in IT services, measured over the last twelve months, was 13.3%.

What management said

On the analyst call, Chief HR Officer Sudeep Kunnumal said TCS is "hiring for demand" and sees good demand for the technologies it is investing in. Business Standard reports that he described a mix of experienced hires, early-career talent and internal skill building, with an emphasis on AI and domain expertise and on making employees ready for deployment.

In the release, Kunnumal said investment in learning lifted training hours by 17% over the previous quarter, to 17.1 million. CFO Samir Seksaria pointed to investments in niche talent. On the call, as reported by Business Standard, he also said the company had carried a higher bench and used more subcontractors to meet near-term skill needs.

TCS also reported annualised AI revenue of about US$3.1 billion, over 10% of its revenue. That helps explain why AI skills feature so heavily in its talent messaging.

Why it matters for Indian job seekers

  • If you're waiting to join through TCS NQT or campus hiring, consider keeping your documents, certificates and background-check details ready. Management has linked hiring to demand, so joining dates can move.
  • Prepare for AI-aware interviews: consider practising how you would explain using an AI coding assistant responsibly, such as checking its output, writing tests and spotting errors, alongside core programming basics.
  • Pick a domain: TCS stresses domain expertise. A short course or project in banking, retail or manufacturing workflows could help you stand out in HR and technical rounds.
  • If you're an experienced professional, the "niche talent" comment suggests lateral demand for specialised skills. Consider making those skills prominent at the top of your profile.
  • If you're already on the bench, consider using internal learning platforms actively, since the company says deployment readiness is a priority.

*Audience note: India-focused; most relevant to engineering graduates and IT services professionals.*