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TCS HackQuest Season 8 : TATA Consultancy Services Ltd is Conducting HackQuest for students to showcase their cybersecurity brilliance. Interested candidates can apply online on or before 23.01.2024.

TCS HackQuest Season 8 Details January 2024

Company Name TATA Consultancy Service
Job Category Private Jobs
Event Name TCS HackQuest Season 8
Reward Prizes worth up to INR 5 lakhs. Gain an interview opportunity with TCS Cybersecurity Center
Last Date 23.01.2024
Location All Over India
Apply Mode Online
Official Website www.tcs.com

TCS HackQuest Season 8 – Eligibility Details

  • The Contest is open to students (enrolled in any recognized college /university / academic institute) in India who will be graduating in the academic year 2024 with any of the following degrees in any specialization:
    • Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech)
    • Bachelor of Engineering (B.E)
    • Master of Technology (M. Tech)
    • Master of Engineering (M.E.)
    • Bachelor of Computer Applications (B.C.A.)
    • Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A.)
    • Bachelor of Science (B.Sc. – B.S.)
    • Master of Science (M.Sc. – M.S.)
  • TCS reserves the right to take necessary steps and seek any relevant documents to verify the eligibility of the participants mentioned above.
  • The contest will be considered void if participation in the contest and/or conducting the contest is prohibited by law.

TCS HackQuest Season 8 – Domain details

  • Participants trained in the below security domains will have an added advantage while participating in the contest:
    • Application Security
    • Network security
    • Java/J2EE, PHP, Python. GO
    • Information security and risk management
    • Ethical hacking
    • Digital forensics
    • Threat hunting
    • Malware Analysis/Reverse Engineering
    • Any security specific certification like Security+, CEH, ISO 27001, etc.

TCS HackQuest Season 8 – Participants Details

  • Participants can take part in the contest only as an individual. Team/Group participation is NOT allowed.
  • TCS reserves the right to assess each participant’s eligibility and compliance with the rules at any point during the validity of the contest. Participants must promptly respond with any necessary evidence to verify their eligibility and/or compliance upon TCS’ request. TCS reserves the right to refuse entry to any participant and shall not be obliged to provide any explanations thereof.
  • There are no participation/registration/submission/contest related fees. However, expenses, if any, arising from an individual’s participation in the contest shall be borne by that individual. TCS will not sponsor or reimburse any such expenses.

TCS HackQuest Season 8 – Prizes/Awards/Rewards details

  • The Participant hereby agrees and undertakes that mere announcement/declaration of being announced as a winner shall not entitle him/her to the prize/award/reward. Only upon complying with the Rules and fulfilling all conditions mentioned herein, to the satisfaction of TCS, shall the winning be validated.
  • The top 10 Participants from Round 2 will be invited to attend the award ceremony and interact with TCS leadership.
  • The top performing Participants who clear Round 2 may stand a chance to receive ‘Ninja or Digital’ provisional job offers subject to interview process and other selection criteria as per TCS’ sole discretion and policies in effect.
  • Total prizes worth up to INR 5 Lakhs are given to the top-performing participants.
  • Certification of merit will be awarded to all top performing Participants.
  • Exceptional performers will be given a chance to work with the TCS Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence.
  • Note : TCS may substitute the prizes/awards/rewards with others as determined by TCS in its sole discretion. Participants agree that no liability shall attach to TCS and/or its collaborating partners as a result thereof and that the exercise of such discretion shall not result in any compensation being payable or paid to any Participant or other person.

Minimum 18 Years

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OBC Candidates 03 Years
SC/ST Candidates 05 Years
PWD Candidates 10 Years
OBC PWD Candidates 13 Years
SC/ST PWD Candidates 15 Years

TCS HackQuest Season 8 - Application Fee

  • No Application Fee.

TCS HackQuest Season 8 - Selection Process

  • shortlisting
  • assessment tests
  • Interview .
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How to apply for TCS HackQuest Season 8

  • Once the registration window is open, the participants are required to register for the contest on the Site (https://www.hackquest.tcsapps.com) with a valid TCS NextStep reference ID (CT/DT number).
    • To create a valid TCS NextStep reference ID (CT/DT number), participant needs to login to the TCS NextStep (https://nextstep.tcs.com/campus/) in the ‘IT’ section (Not BPS), fill the required fields, and submit. The participant will receive a pop-up with the TCS NextStep reference ID (CT/DT number). TCS NextStep reference ID (CT/DT number) is mandatory for participating in the contest.
    • Apart from the TCS NextStep reference ID (CT/DT number) generated through TCS Next Step, the participant will receive a unique credential to take part in the contest. This credential is of utmost importance and should not be shared with any other participants.
  • During registration, participants interested in the contest will register on the site along with the necessary profile details.
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Important Dates

  • Last Date to Apply Online : 23.01.2024
  • Round 1 date : 27th January 2024, Saturday (from 10 AM to 4 PM IST

About TCS HackQuest Season 8

  • HackQuest started in 2016 to unearth talents who excel in playing their favorite game – Catch the Flag! Based on the popular ‘Catch the Flag’ (CTF) format, the contest presents challenges to be completed in 6 hours. The set of challenges will be presented in 3 categories- 1. Beginner, 2- Intermediate, 3-Expert. The participants are free to choose challenges from distinct categories and are encouraged to attempt all challenges across all categories and demonstrate their ability to handle different scenarios. In the end, associates are awarded special prizes and potential job offers from TCS in the cybersecurity unit..

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