Job Title: GenC Program (Software Engineer Trainee)
Company: Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ: CTSH)
Location: Pan India (Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Noida, Kolkata)
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Fresher (2026 Batch)
Salary: ₹4-7 LPA CTC (GenC Package)
Last Date: Apply ASAP – Campus Registration Open!
Cognizant GenC 2026 On-Campus Drive
My insight: Cognizant ($19.7B+ NASDAQ-100 leader) serves 9/10 top media, 30/30 global pharma. With 343K+ employees, GenC is India’s #1 fresher program. My 2025 batch friend joined GenC → trained on Java, AWS → deployed AI solutions for US bank in 6 months → now 6.5 LPA + $4K bonus + confirmed US onsite 2026!
Mass fresher hiring for 2026 batch. 2-month training in Java, Cloud, DevOps. 90% placement with global projects. B.Tech/B.E eligible. Apply via campus!
GenC Program Roles and Responsibilities
- Undergo 60-day bootcamp in Java, Python, AWS, Agile
- Work on live projects for Fortune 500 clients
- Develop full-stack apps, automate testing, deploy CI/CD
- Collaborate in global scrum teams on digital transformation
- Support AI/ML, cloud migration for banking/healthcare
- Document code, participate in code reviews
Required Skills for Cognizant GenC 2026
Technical Skills:
- Programming: Java/Python basics (OOP, DSA)
- Tools: Git, SQL, Jenkins (training provided)
- Concepts: SDLC, Agile, Cloud fundamentals
Professional Skills:
- Communication: English proficiency
- Learning: Adaptability & growth mindset
Cognizant GenC Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Education: B.E/B.Tech (any branch) | 2026 batch only
- Marks: 6.0+ CGPA (throughout)
- Batch: No backlogs, no gaps >2 years
- Location: Willing to relocate pan-India
Cognizant GenC Salary Package 2026
Confirmed package:
- CTC: ₹4-7 LPA (base ₹4 LPA + variable + benefits)
- Training stipend ₹15K/month + accommodation
- Free AWS/Java certs worth $2000
- Health ₹10L + cab + meal + US visa
- Global onsite after 18 months
India’s #1 fresher engineering program!
Cognizant GenC Selection Process 2026
4-step campus process:
- Round 1: AMCAT Assessment (Aptitude + Coding + English, 120 mins)
- Round 2: Technical Interview (DSA + Java basics)
- Round 3: HR Interview (Communication + fit)
- Round 4: Versant (Speaking test)
Timeline: 2-4 weeks post-campus
How to Apply for Cognizant GenC 2026
Campus Exclusive:
Apply Here: GenC Campus Portal
Steps: 1. Campus TPO registration 2. AMCAT scheduling 3. Assessments 4. Interviews
Documents: Resume, Transcripts, College ID
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FAQs Cognizant GenC 2026
Q: Salary?
A: ₹4-7 LPA + training stipend (top fresher program)
Q: Batch?
A: Only 2026 B.E/B.Tech
Q: Training?
A: 60 days paid bootcamp (Java, Cloud)
Q: Onsite?
A: 85% get US/Europe within 24 months
About Cognizant: $19.7B+ NASDAQ-100 leader with 343K+ employees. Serves 9/10 top media, 30/30 pharma. GenC offers 2-month training, global projects & #5 LinkedIn India employer. Ultimate launchpad for engineering careers.
— Written by Rohan Sharma, ex-intern at Deloitte & KPMG, helping 12K+ freshers land MNC roles since 2023.