Cognizant Fresher Hiring 2026 – Analyst Trainee | PAN India | Apply Before 28 Feb

Cognizant Fresher Hiring 2026 – Analyst Trainee | PAN India | Apply Before 28 Feb

Good news for 2026 graduates! Cognizant has officially announced its Analyst Trainee Hiring 2026 for three-year full-time degree students across PAN India.

If you are pursuing BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCom, or any other 3-year UG degree, this is a great opportunity to start your IT career with one of the top multinational IT companies.

 Important Details

• Company: Cognizant

• Role: Analyst Trainee

• Batch: 2026

• Job Location: PAN India

• Job Type: Full Time

• Application Deadline: 28 February 2026, 12:00 PM

Role Overview

Selected candidates will be aligned to one of the following business units based on their qualifications and business requirements:

• IT & Integrated Smart Operations

• Multicloud

• Digital Workplace Services

Analyst Trainee – IT & Integrated Smart Operations

Job Responsibilities

• Perform database queries and CRUD operations

• Write stored procedures

• Execute manual and automated test cases

• Analyze and resolve service tickets

• Work with IT Service Management and Data Analytics tools

• Contribute innovative ideas in projects

Eligibility Criteria

• 2026 Batch: BCA, BSc (CS/IT & allied streams), Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Electronics

• Minimum 60% in X, XII, Diploma, and UG (No rounding off 59.9%)

• No standing arrears

• Must have 60% aggregate at the time of joining

 Analyst Trainee – Multicloud

Job Responsibilities

• Maintain and administer computing environments

• Monitor production servers

• Handle incident management

• Provide support for Windows, Network, Database, Storage & Cloud environments

Role Expectations

• Willing to work in 24/7 shifts

• Flexible to relocate anywhere in India

• Good client communication skills

• Adherence to security and compliance policies

Eligibility Criteria

• 2026 batch of any 3-year UG degree (BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, BCom, BMS, etc.)

• Minimum 50% in academics

• No standing arrears

 Analyst Trainee – Digital Workplace Services

Job Responsibilities

• Provide first-line technical support

• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues

• Log and track service tickets

• Collaborate with IT teams for issue resolution

• Maintain knowledge base documentation

Role Expectations

• Strong communication skills

• Good technical understanding

• Willing to work in shifts and from office

Eligibility Criteria

• 2026 batch of any 3-year UG degree

• Minimum 50% in academics

• No standing arrears

Documents Required

For Registration

• Resume (Maximum 2 pages)

• Passport-size photograph (Light background, ears visible)

For Interview

• Academic mark sheets

• College ID card (if available)

For Onboarding

• PAN Card (Mandatory – details must match exactly)

• Voter ID / Passport

• Background verification clearance

Important Points

• Candidates must be flexible to relocate across India.

• Only Indian nationals / OCIs residing in India can apply.

• Selected candidates will join as freshers (prior experience not considered).

• Use a personal email ID for registration and do not change it during the hiring process.

Fraud Disclaimer

Cognizant does not charge any fee for recruitment. If anyone asks for payment in exchange for a job offer, do not respond and report immediately to the official Cognizant compliance email.

Final Words

Cognizant’s Analyst Trainee Hiring 2026 is an excellent opportunity for students aiming to build a career in IT, Cloud, Support, and Digital Services. If you meet the eligibility criteria, make sure to apply before 28 February 2026 (12:00 PM).