Cognizant GenC hiring 2025 batch engineers. ₹4 LPA salary, multiple locations, B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech eligible. Apply by Nov 23!
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💼 Job Role & Category
- Role: GenC (Software Engineer – Entry Level)
- Category: Full-Time, Onsite
🏢 Why Join Cognizant?
Cognizant is a Fortune 200 multinational technology company headquartered in New Jersey, USA, with a strong global presence across 40+ countries. As one of the world’s leading professional services companies, Cognizant helps organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences. With over 350,000 employees worldwide and 200,000+ in India alone, the company specializes in digital transformation, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and engineering services for industries including banking, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
Recognized as one of India’s best employers, Cognizant has won numerous awards including “Top Employer” certification and features consistently in the “Best Companies to Work For” lists. The company’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee development makes it an ideal launchpad for fresh engineering graduates. With its strong focus on continuous learning and innovation, Cognizant offers freshers exposure to cutting-edge technologies and global projects from day one.
📝 Job Summary
Join Cognizant’s GenC program designed specifically for 2025 engineering graduates across multiple locations in India. This entry-level position offers freshers the opportunity to work on diverse technology projects in an Agile development environment. With comprehensive training and hands-on experience in software development, testing, and deployment, this role provides a strong foundation for building a successful career in IT.
🔧 Key Responsibilities 🔧
- 📋 Understand business requirements, raise clarifications, and create technical documents
- 💻 Develop, maintain, test, debug and deploy code as per requirement specifications
- 📊 Understand data requirements and develop comprehensive test scenarios
- 🔄 Work in Agile application development environment and follow SDLC processes
- 🎨 Create low-level design for software components
- ⏰ Identify and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines
- 🛠️ Proactively address issues and work on mitigating points of failure
- 🎯 Take ownership to deliver goals in a timely and efficient manner
- 🤝 Participate in team meetings and technical sessions for solution development
- 📚 Continuously upskill/reskill and cross-skill to scale up to new technologies
✅ Who Can Apply?
🎓 Education Requirements:
- Eligible Degrees: B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M.Tech (2025 batch only)
- Excluded Streams: Leather technology, Food technology, Fashion technology, etc.
- Academic Criteria:
- Minimum 60% in X, XII, Diploma, UG & PG
- Rounding off 59.9% is NOT allowed
- Minimum 60% aggregate in pursuing degree at joining time
- CGPA to percentage conversion as per university norms
💼 Experience Level:
- Freshers only (2025 batch)
💡 Required Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments
- Flexibility to work from any Cognizant office location
- Willingness to work in assigned shift timings and technologies
📋 Additional Requirements:
- No standing arrears allowed
- Must be Indian nationals or OCIs currently residing in India
- Personal email ID required for all communications
🌍 Work Location & Type
- Locations: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Coimbatore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Indore
- Work Type: Full-Time, Onsite
- Flexibility Required: Must be willing to work from any Cognizant office location
💰 Salary Insights
- CTC: ₹4,00,000 per annum (₹4 LPA)
- Salary Structure: Fixed compensation for entry-level GenC positions
- Growth Potential: Up to ₹6-8 LPA within 2-3 years based on performance
- Performance-Based Pay: Annual appraisals and promotions based on performance metrics
- Industry-competitive salary with regular increments aligned with skill development
🎁 Perks & Benefits
Based on Cognizant’s standard employee benefits package:
- 🏥 Comprehensive health insurance for self and family
- 💻 Work on cutting-edge technologies and global projects
- 📚 Continuous learning through Cognizant Academy
- 🌍 International project opportunities and onsite assignments
- 💸 Performance bonuses and referral rewards
- 🏖 Generous leave policy and work-life balance initiatives
- 🚌 Transportation facilities in major locations
📝 How to Apply
📢 How to Apply for Cognizant GenC Recruitment 2025:
- Click on the official application link
- Register with your personal email ID on Superset platform
- Fill in all academic and personal details accurately
- Upload resume with latest passport size photograph
- Upload industry accredited certificates (if available)
- Review all information carefully
- Submit application before deadline: November 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM
📄 Required Documents:
For Registration:
- Resume with passport size photo
- Industry certificates (if available)
For Interview:
- College ID card
- All marksheets (X, XII, UG, PG)
- Provisional/Degree certificates
For Onboarding:
- PAN card (mandatory)
- Voter ID/Passport for citizenship verification
📢 Share this mass hiring opportunity with your batchmates! 😇
❓ FAQs
Q1: What is the selection process for GenC hiring?
A: While not detailed in the job description, Cognizant typically follows: Online Application → Aptitude Test → Technical Interview → HR Interview → Final Selection.
Q2: Can students with backlogs apply?
A: No, students with standing arrears are NOT eligible. All backlogs must be cleared before applying.
Q3: Is 59.9% academic score acceptable if rounded to 60%?
A: No, the job description clearly states that rounding off 59.9% is NOT allowed. Minimum 60% is strictly required.
Q4: Will the work location be fixed after joining?
A: No, candidates must have flexibility to work from any Cognizant office location as per business requirements.
Q5: When will the joining date be for selected candidates?
A: Not specified in the job description. Typically, 2025 batch students join after graduation completion (June-August 2025).
⚠️ Important Warning:
- Cognizant NEVER asks for payments for employment
- Report suspicious job offers to: GenCHRComplianceIND@cognizant.com
- Only trust communications from official @cognizant.com email addresses
- Verify recruiter details (name, employee ID, official email) during calls
Application Deadline: November 23, 2025, 11:59 PM