Cognizant Hiring Freshers 2026 | Digital Workplace Practice Service Desk Jobs

Cognizant Hiring Freshers | Digital Workplace Practice (Service Desk)

Introduction

Cognizant is hiring fresh graduates for the Digital Workplace Practice (Service Desk) role. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates from 3-year undergraduate degree programs who are interested in Technical Support, IT Service Desk Operations, Customer Support, and IT Infrastructure Services. Freshers graduating in 2025 and 2026 are encouraged to apply.

Cognizant Hiring Freshers – Digital Workplace Practice (Service Desk)

Job Description

This is a Service Desk role. You will be responsible for providing technical support to our clients, including troubleshooting and resolving IT issues and ensuring the smooth functioning of their computer systems and IT services.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact in the Service Desk for end-users reporting IT issues.
• Log, track, and resolve Service Desk tickets accurately and within defined SLAs.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues to minimize downtime and disruption.
• Collaborate with internal IT teams to escalate and resolve complex scenarios.
• Build and maintain knowledge base articles to enable faster resolutions.

Role Expectations

• Client-focused mindset with the ability to support users across diverse cultures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suited to a Service Desk environment.
• Sound technical knowledge and willingness to work in shifts from the office.

Support & Benefits from Cognizant

• No Service bonds.
• Cognizant sponsored Higher Education from BITS Pilani (applicable only to candidates from Science, Technology & Mathematics background).
• Night shift allowance.
• Safe and comfortable cab facilities for pick-up and drop.
• Timely rewards and recognition for top performers.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students graduating in 2025 and 2026 from any 3-year UG degree (Bcom, BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Voc, BMS, etc.) are eligible to apply.
• Students currently enrolled into full time post graduate courses are not eligible.
• Students should possess consistent academic record with minimum 50% in X, XII, Diploma, UG (rounding off 49.9% is not allowed).
• At the time of joining, all recruits need to have a minimum 50% aggregate in the pursuing degree with no standing arrears.
• Students applied for re-evaluation and waiting for the results would be validated with the initial results score declared.
• Appropriate CGPA to % conversion to be considered as per university norms.
• Students with standing arrears are NOT eligible to apply.
• Flexibility to work from any Cognizant office location in a given shift timing and technology is mandatory.
• Open to Indian nationals/OCIs who are currently residing in India.

Mandatory Documents for Registration

• Resume (maximum of 2 pages) with a high-resolution passport size photograph.
• Please note that the recent photograph should be clicked in a light background and both the ears of the candidates must be visible.

Mandatory Documents for Interview

• All academic documents including the college ID card and school/college UG mark sheets.

Mandatory Documents for Onboarding

• The final Cognizant onboarding would be subject to satisfactory background verification.
• PAN card – If a PAN card is not available, please apply for one, as it is a mandatory requirement for onboarding.
• Make sure 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.
• Aadhar card is mandatory for onboarding.

Application Deadline

• 15 July 2026 12:00 AM

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for this Cognizant Service Desk role?

Students graduating in 2025 and 2026 from any 3-year UG degree program such as BCom, BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Voc, and BMS can apply.

2. Is there any minimum percentage requirement?

Yes, candidates must have a minimum of 50% in X, XII, Diploma, and UG.

3. Are students with active arrears eligible?

No, students with standing arrears are not eligible to apply.

4. Is there any service bond?

No, Cognizant has clearly mentioned that there are no service bonds.

5. What benefits are offered?

Benefits include BITS Pilani higher education sponsorship, night shift allowance, cab facilities, and rewards for top performers.

6. What is the last date to apply?

The application deadline is 15 July 2026.