🇮🇳 Cognizant Off-Campus Drive 2025

 

Cognizant Off-Campus Drive 2025: Hiring Engineering Graduates for GenC Next, GenC Pro & GenC

Cognizant Off-Campus hiring for 2024 Engineering graduates for GenC Next, GenC Pro & GenC (Feb-March)

Cognizant · Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Coimbatore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Indore

Full Time

Application Deadline : 07 March 2025 11:59 PM

Cognizant Off-Campus Drive 2025 is conducting its Off-Campus Drive 2025 to hire fresh engineering graduates for multiple roles, including GenC Next, GenC Pro, and GenC. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring tech professionals to work in cutting-edge technologies, enterprise platforms, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and full-stack development. With competitive salary packages ranging from ₹4 LPA to ₹6.75 LPA, this recruitment drive offers career growth, hands-on experience, and global exposure. If you’re a 2024 engineering graduate and meet the eligibility criteria, check out the details below and apply before the deadline.

• Company Name: Cognizant Off-Campus Drive 2025
• Job Title: GenC Next, GenC Pro & GenC
• Salary: ₹4 LPA – ₹6.75 LPA
• Experience: Freshers (2024 batch)
• Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Coimbatore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Indore (Cognizant Offices)
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Qualification: B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech (Excluding Leather Technology, Food Technology, Fashion Technology)
• Eligible Batches: 2024
• Application Deadline: March 7, 2025, at 11:59 PM

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Requirements:

• 2024 batch of B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech in relevant streams.
• Minimum 60% marks in 10th, 12th, Diploma, UG & PG (No rounding off allowed).
• No standing arrears/backlogs at the time of joining.
• Must meet CGPA to percentage conversion as per university norms.

Additional Conditions:

• Flexibility to work in any Cognizant office, shift timing, or technology domain.
• Open to Indian nationals, OCIs, PIOs currently residing in India.
• All communications will be sent to the registered email ID in Superset (personal email only).
• Must submit mandatory documents (resume, academic certificates, ID proof) for registration, interview, and onboarding.

Roles and Responsibilities

GenC (General Category)

• Understand business requirements, raise clarifications, and create documentation.
• Develop, maintain, test, debug, and deploy code as per specifications.
• Work in Agile development environments and follow SDLC methodologies.
• Analyze data requirements and develop test cases.
• Collaborate with teams, attend meetings, and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Upskill and cross-skill in emerging technologies.

GenC Next (Advanced Technical Role)

• Requires proficiency in full-stack development and advanced programming.
• Strong coding skills in Java, Python, C#, Web Technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript).
• Experience with SQL, Cloud Technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), and frameworks like Spring Boot, ASP .NET Core, Entity Framework Core.
• Strong problem-solving skills in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Programming.
• Industry-accredited certifications in relevant technologies will be preferred.

GenC Pro (Enterprise Platforms & Specialized Technologies)

• Expertise in Cybersecurity, Oracle, Salesforce, Mulesoft, Pega, SAP ABAP, SAP Basis, and ServiceNow.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise software solutions and cloud platforms.
• Industry-recognized certifications in respective domains preferred.

Resume Building Key Points

• Strong programming skills in Java, Python, SQL, and Cloud Technologies.
• Experience in Agile Development, SDLC, and DevOps methodologies.
• Certifications in Cybersecurity, Salesforce, AWS, or other enterprise technologies.
• Problem-solving experience in Data Structures, OOPs, and Cloud Development.
• Academic projects showcasing innovative solutions using AI, Machine Learning, or Web Development.

How To Apply

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for Cognizant Off-Campus Drive 2025: Hiring Engineering Graduates for GenC Next, GenC Pro & GenC Off-Campus Placement Drive 2025 | online by the following link as soon as possible.

1. Click on the “Apply Now” button: Visit Cognizant’s official careers page.
2. Complete the Application Form: Provide personal, educational, and experience details.
3. Upload Resume: Attach an updated resume highlighting technical skills and projects.
4. Submit Application: Ensure all details are correct before submission.
5. Interview Process:
   • Technical Assessment: Covers programming, databases, cloud computing, and software development principles.
   • Behavioral Interview: Focuses on problem-solving, teamwork, and project management skills.
   • Final Interview: Conducted by Cognizant hiring managers to assess technical and cultural fit.
6. Receive Offer Letter: If selected, you’ll receive an official offer letter from Cognizant.

GenC - Job description:

• Understand business requirements, raise clarifications, create documents
• Develop, maintain, test, debug and deploy code as per the requirement specifications
• Understand the data requirements and develop test scenarios
• Understand the Agile application development environment, deliverables due and follow the SDLC
• Create low level design for components
• Identify and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines. Proactively address issues and work on mitigating points of failure
• Take ownership to deliver on goals specified in a timely and efficient manner
• Participate as a member of project team in meetings and technical sessions to develop reliable, cost effective and high-quality solutions
• Continuously upskill/reskill and cross skill to scale up to new technologies
• Possess excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Eligibility criteria

• 2024 batch of specific B.E / B.Tech / M.E / M. Tech (Streams such as Leather technology, Food technology, Fashion technology, etc. are excluded).
• Students should possess consistent academic record with minimum 60% in X, XII, Diploma, UG & PG (rounding off 59.9% is not allowed)
• At the time of joining, all recruits need to have a minimum 60% aggregate in the pursuing degree with no standing arrears
• Appropriate CGPA to % conversion to be considered as per university norms
• Students with standing arrears are NOT eligible.
• Flexibility to work from any Cognizant office location in a given shift timing and technology is mandatory.
• Open to Indian nationals / OCIs / PIOs who are currently residing in India.
• Students will get the communications only to the registered mail ID in Superset. It must be their personal mail ID and shall be considered as the primary email ID. This email ID should not be changed at any point during hiring process or until Full Time Employment (FTE) onboarding.

Mandatory documents for registration:

• Resume attached with latest passport size photograph.
• Industry accredited certificate if available to be uploaded mandatorily.

Mandatory documents for interview:

• All academic documents including the college ID card (if available), school / college, UG and PG marksheets, provisional/ degree certificate.

Mandatory documents for onboarding:

• PAN card. It is a mandatory requirement for onboarding. Please ensure that your last name, father's name, and other details are accurate. Please note that background verification will fail if the last name is not updated or if the PAN card name does not match the registered name.
• Voter Id card / Passport will be mandatory to verify citizenship.

GenC Next - Students should be technically proficient, with advanced programming, matured coding skills and full stack abilities with Industry accredited certificate/s in one or more: Java, C#, Web technologies (HTML, CSS, Javascript), Python, Oracle, SQL/PLSQL, Cloud (AWS, Azure and GCP),Data Structures and Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming, Maven, Spring Core, Spring Boot, Spring Data JPA, Spring REST, Data Structures and Algorithms, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Python, Advanced Cloud Fundamentals, ASP .Net Core, SQL Server,  Entity framework Core, ASP .Net Core Web API.

GenC Pro - Students should be technically proficient with expertise in enterprise platforms/products/specific technologies, such as Cybersecurity, Oracle, Salesforce, Mulesoft, Pega, SAP ABAP, SAP Basis and ServiceNow with Industry accredited certificate.

Note: All shortlisted candidates will be notified on the hiring category for interview. Final decision on candidate screening, eligibility for assessments, interview and final selection will be at the sole discretion of Cognizant.

Disclaimer:

• Cognizant does not entertain payments of any kind from candidates or vendors for employment. Requests for such payments should be promptly reported to GenCHRComplianceIND@cognizant.com
• If you encounter anyone who claims to offer jobs at Cognizant in return for any benefit (monetary or non-monetary), please do not entertain them. Please be informed that Cognizant shall not be held responsible for any such instances or payments you make
• We recommend that you do not respond to spam emails/ messages you do not trust; never disclose your personal or financial details to anyone you do not know. If any such mails purporting to come from Cognizant are received, we advise you to contact us at GenCHRComplianceIND@cognizant.com
• Cognizant takes its hiring practices seriously and appreciates you keeping the Company informed of any individuals posing as Cognizant employees who make false job offers using Cognizant’s name. We remind you that while recruiting employees, Cognizant will only communicate with you through authentic Cognizant email addresses and Cognizant will never extend any job offers to anyone based on an online application without first conducting an in-person, video, or telephone 
  • interview through verified encrypted channels
  • To ascertain that you are receiving a genuine call from Cognizant, please ensure to collect the recruiter’s details (full name; official email id, employee ID & mobile number) during the call