Resume for TCS & Infosys Campus Placement (2026 Guide)

TCS NQT and Infosys campus drives process thousands of resumes through ATS before interviews. The winning format isn't flashy — it's one page, predictable structure, and keywords that match the role family (Java, SQL, DSA, cloud basics).

The One-Page Rule (Non-Negotiable for Freshers)

Campus recruiters spend 15–30 seconds per resume. One page forces you to show CGPA, projects, and skills without filler. If you have 2+ strong internships, you may stretch to a tight 1.5 pages — never two pages as a fresher.

Recommended Section Order

1. Header — Name, phone, email, LinkedIn, GitHub (city optional)
2. Education — Degree, college, CGPA/percentage, graduation year
3. Technical Skills — Languages, frameworks, databases, tools (plain list)
4. Projects — 2–3 with tech stack and measurable outcome
5. Internship / Training — if applicable
6. Certifications — Oracle Java, AWS Cloud Practitioner, NPTEL, etc.
7. Achievements — hackathons, coding contests (optional, 2 bullets max)

Keywords TCS-Style ATS Often Scans For

• Programming: Java, Python, C++, SQL
• Web: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Spring Boot, REST APIs
• Data structures & algorithms (mention coursework or contest rank)
• Databases: MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
• Soft signals: teamwork, agile, client communication (in project bullets)

Keywords Infosys-Style Roles Emphasize

• Full-stack or service delivery language from the specific JD
• Cloud awareness: AWS/Azure basics
• Testing: Selenium, JUnit (for QA-leaning tracks)
• CGPA threshold language — if above typical cutoff, show it prominently in Education

How to Write Project Bullets That Pass ATS

Use: Action + What + Tech + Result

Built a hostel management REST API using Java Spring Boot and MySQL, serving 200+ daily requests with JWT authentication and 99% uptime on AWS EC2.

Avoid: "Worked on a major project using various technologies" — zero keywords, zero impact.

Formatting Rules for Indian ATS

• Single column, black text, Arial/Calibri 10–11pt
• No photo (unless portal explicitly requires — most IT drives don't)
• No graphics, skill bars, or Canva templates
• Save as PDF unless portal asks for DOCX
• Filename: FirstName_LastName_Resume.pdf

Check ATS Score Before Mass Applying

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