What is BGC in TCS?

BGC stands for Background Check Verification.

In this process, TCS verifies:

Educational details
Identity proofs
Address details
Certificates
Personal information

This is a normal process before onboarding employees.

📂 Documents Required for TCS BGC

⚠️ Note: Documents may vary depending on candidate profile.

Commonly Required Documents

Aadhar Card
PAN Card
Passport (if not available – Application From)
10th Marks Memo
12th Marks Memo / Diploma
All Semester Marks Memos
Provisional Certificate
Degree Certificate

Required Documents Before 15 days Joining

NSR IT PIN
Medical Certificate
Non Criminal Affidavit (NCA)

📸 Tips Before Uploading Documents

✅ Scan documents clearly
✅ Keep file names proper
✅ Upload PDF/JPG in required size
✅ Avoid blurry images
✅ Check name and DOB carefully
✅ Make sure all details match across documents

🎥 Helpful YouTube Resources for BGC Documents

Passport Apply Video – Watch Here
How to Fill BGC – Watch Here
Apply NSR IT PIN Video – Watch Here
Medical Certificate Video – Watch Here
Non Criminal Affidavit – Watch Here

📁 Reference Documents

Below are some reference screenshots/documents that may help you understand the process better.

Step-by-Step TCS Document Upload Process

Step 1: Login to TCS NextStep Portal

Use the credentials provided in your mail.

Step 2: Open BGC Section

Navigate to:

Dashboard → BGC / Document Upload Section

Step 3: Upload Required Documents

Upload all documents one by one carefully.

Step 4: Verify Details

Double-check:

Name
DOB
Marks
Address
Mobile Number

Step 5: Submit the Form

After verification, click on submit.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Uploading unclear images
Wrong document format
Name mismatch
Incorrect marks entry
Missing certificates
Uploading screenshots instead of scanned copies

📧 TCS Joining Preparedness Survey

After BGC, many students receive a mail regarding the Joining Preparedness Survey.

This survey helps TCS understand:

Your availability
Education status
Joining readiness
Document status

📝 Questions Asked in TCS Joining Preparedness Survey

Below are the questions I received in my survey mail.

Question 1

Are You Aware of your College final Semester Exam Date? (Yes / NO)

Question 2

Have you Completed your 7th Semester Exam (Yes / NO)

Question 3

Please Select the date by when your 7th Semester Marksheet from University Expected? (Select the Date)

Question 4

How Many academic Backlogs do you have present? (Select Number if You Have or No)

Question 5

Please select the date on which your final semester will be completed? (Select the Date)

Question 6

Please select the date on which your Viva Voce will be completed ? (Select the Date)

Question 7

Please Select the Result Date of your Final Semester ? (Select the Date)

Question 8

Please select the date of all your semester marksheets is released ?

Question 9

Please select the date of your provisional certificate is Released ?

Question 10

Please Specify the Uploaded documents in the NextStep Portal (Select Multiple Options)

Question 11

Please Specify Whether you will able to produce the documents when the time of Joining (Select the date)

💡 My Suggestions for Freshers

Keep all documents ready beforehand
Regularly check your email
Don’t panic if status takes time to update
Join TCS-related communities/groups for updates
Read instructions carefully before submission

🎯 Final Thoughts

The TCS onboarding and BGC process may look stressful initially, but once you understand the steps, it becomes simple.

I hope this guide helped you understand:
✅ BGC process
✅ Required documents
✅ Upload process
✅ Joining Preparedness Survey questions

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