Job Title: GenC (Programmer Trainee / Associate Software Engineer)
Company: Cognizant
Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Coimbatore, Kochi, Bhubaneswar, Indore (Any Cognizant office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Freshers (2025 Batch Only)
Salary: ₹4 LPA Fixed CTC
Last Date: 23 November 2025 (11:59 PM) – Only 3 Days Left!
Cognizant GenC 2025 Drive – Biggest Fresher Hiring
My insight: Cognizant (NASDAQ-100, $19B+ Revenue Giant) is back with its flagship GenC fresher program for 2025 batch! Thousands of offers released every year. My 2024 batch junior joined GenC → allocated Java + Cloud project in Hyderabad → now 5.5 LPA after 1 year + confirmed US onsite 2026!
Mass hiring of 10,000+ freshers across India. Pure development + support roles. Strict 60% criteria. No standing arrears allowed.
GenC Roles and Responsibilities
- Understand requirements, raise clarifications & create documentation
- Develop, test, debug & deploy code as per specifications
- Write test scenarios and perform testing
- Work in Agile environment & follow SDLC
- Create low-level design for modules
- Take ownership, meet deadlines & mitigate risks
- Participate in project meetings & deliver quality solutions
- Continuously upskill & cross-skill on new technologies
Required Skills for Cognizant GenC 2025
Technical Skills:
- Strong in any programming language (Java, Python, C#, etc.)
- Good logical & problem-solving ability
- Understanding of SDLC & Agile
- Basic knowledge of SQL, DBMS, OS, and Networks
Professional Skills:
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player & ownership mindset
- Ready to work in any shift & any Cognizant location
Cognizant GenC Eligibility Criteria 2025
- Batch: 2025 passing out only (B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech)
- Branches: All branches except Leather, Food, Fashion Technology
- Marks: Minimum 60% in 10th, 12th, Diploma, UG & PG (No rounding off)
- Arrears: No standing arrears allowed at the time of joining
- Nationality: Indian nationals / OCI residing in India
Cognizant GenC Salary Package 2025
- CTC: ₹4,00,000 per annum (Fixed)
- Service Agreement: 1 year (₹25,000 penalty if breached)
- Free training in Java, .NET, Cloud, Testing, etc.
- Health insurance + cab + food allowance in most locations
- High chances of onsite after 18–24 months
Best mass recruiter package for 2025 freshers!
Cognizant GenC Selection Process 2025
- Round 1: Online Assessment on Superset (Aptitude + Coding + Communication)
- Round 2: Technical Interview (Coding + Core Subjects)
- Round 3: HR Interview
Timeline: Results within 15–30 days | Joining June–Dec 2025
How to Apply for Cognizant GenC 2025
Direct application link:
Apply Here: Cognizant GenC 2025 Official Link
Steps: 1. Click link → Sign up on Superset → Fill details → Upload Resume + Photo → Submit before 23 Nov 11:59 PM
Mandatory: Keep personal email active | No standing arrears | PAN card ready for onboarding
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FAQs Cognizant GenC 2025
Q: Salary?
A: ₹4 LPA fixed
Q: Bond?
A: 1-year service agreement
Q: Branches allowed?
A: All except Leather/Food/Fashion Tech
Q: Last date?
A: 23 Nov 2025 11:59 PM
About Cognizant: NASDAQ-100 IT giant with 3.5L+ employees. Best fresher training program in India. Fast-track growth, global projects & highest onsite opportunities.
— Written by Rohan Sharma, ex-intern at Deloitte & KPMG, helping 12K+ pros land MNC roles since 2023.