3 stage hiring process evaluates candidates using an Online Assessment for aptitude, a Technical Interview for problem-solving proficiency, and an HR Round to confirm cultural alignment and overall organizational fit.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Can you explain the step-by-step journey of a data packet through the OSI layers
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Sreegram Pt.VI) in Aug 2021
Interview
The interview was really easy.
The interviewer was very friendly.
All the questions were based on my resume and what I told in my self introduction.
No technical questions were asked to me
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Asked questions:
1. Tell me about yourself
2. Why did you chose IT field?
3. What was your last year project?
4. Will you be comfortable to work in any shift?
5. Are you ready to relocate if needed
Aptitude, communication, technical, hr rounds are there in this hiring process. All three rounds are at average level of difficulty. So focus on more communication and networking based stuff. Then hr round is easy they just ask ate okay with relocation and salary and shifts
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Cognizant (Bengaluru) in Mar 2025
Interview
1st Round was the Communication Round, which was pretty easy.
The second Round was the Aptitude Round. I did pretty well, so I got to move on to the interview round.
So, for the GenC Role, they would mainly ask about Cloud and Network and things that you have mentioned in your resume.