Cognizant Fresher Hiring 2026 – Analyst Trainee | PAN India | 2024 & 2025 Graduates

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Cognizant has officially opened applications for Analyst Trainee (Fresher) roles for 2024 and 2025 pass-outs holding a 3-year full-time undergraduate degree. This is a PAN India, full-time opportunity for fresh graduates looking to start their IT or support career with a global technology leader.

📅 Application Deadline: 28 February 2026 (11:59 PM)
📍 Job Location: PAN India (Any Cognizant Office)
💼 Role: Analyst Trainee
🕒 Job Type: Full-Time


About Cognizant

Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps organizations modernize technology, reimagine processes, and transform experiences. With operations across the globe, Cognizant offers structured career growth, global exposure, and strong learning opportunities for fresh graduates.


Role Overview – Analyst Trainee

Selected candidates will be aligned to one of the following practices based on credentials and performance during the hiring process:

  • Multicloud
  • Digital Workplace Services
  • Integrated Smart Operations / IT Practice

This role is ideal for candidates with strong analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and an interest in IT operations, cloud, data, or technical support.


Job Responsibilities (IT & Integrated Smart Operations)

  • Write and execute database queries and stored procedures
  • Perform CRUD operations based on low-level designs
  • Prepare and execute manual/automated test cases
  • Analyze service tickets and resolve issues as per SOPs
  • Work with IT Service Management and Data Analytics tools
  • Participate in innovation and experimentation activities

Job Responsibilities (Multicloud Alignment)

  • Monitor and manage production servers
  • Handle incident and service request management
  • Support Windows, Network, Database, Storage, Messaging & Cloud environments
  • Follow SOPs, security, and compliance requirements
  • Contribute to continuous service improvement
  • Participate in knowledge-sharing and buddy programs

Job Responsibilities (Digital Workplace Services)

  • Provide first-line IT support to end users
  • Troubleshoot hardware and software issues
  • Log, track, and resolve IT tickets efficiently
  • Maintain documentation and knowledge base articles
  • Coordinate with IT teams for issue escalation

Skills Required

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good written and verbal communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management and critical thinking
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies

Eligibility Criteria (Important)

For IT / Integrated Smart Operations:

  • 2024 or 2025 graduates
  • 3-year UG degree: BCA, BSc (CS/IT & allied streams), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Electronics
  • Minimum 60% in X, XII, Diploma, and UG (No rounding off)
  • No arrears at the time of joining

For Multicloud & Digital Workplace:

  • 2024 or 2025 graduates
  • Any 3-year UG degree (BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCom, BVoc, BMS, etc.)
  • Minimum 50% overall
  • No standing arrears

🔹 Flexibility to work from any Cognizant location, shift, and technology is mandatory
🔹 Only Indian nationals / OCI candidates residing in India are eligible


Documents Required

For Registration

  • Resume (max 2 pages)
  • Passport-size photo (light background, both ears visible)

For Interview

  • All academic mark sheets & certificates
  • College ID card (if available)

For Onboarding

  • PAN Card (mandatory)
  • Voter ID or Passport (citizenship proof)
  • Background verification clearance

Important Notes

  • All communication will be sent only to the registered personal email ID
  • Candidates who attended Cognizant interviews/assessments in the last 6 months should not apply
  • Selected candidates will join as freshers only, regardless of prior experience

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply only through Cognizant’s official campus hiring platform (Superset / Campus2Cognizant) before the deadline.


⚠️ Official Fraud Warning & Disclaimer

  • Cognizant never charges any fees for jobs
  • Apply only through official Cognizant channels
  • Official emails will always come from @cognizant.com
  • For suspicious activity or fake job offers, report to:
    📧 GenCHRComplianceIND@cognizant.com

Disclaimer

This blog post is shared only for informational purposes.
We are not recruiters or hiring agents.
Final hiring decisions are made solely by Cognizant.

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