Quick answer: Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 is open to 2024, 2025 and 2026 graduates of any three-year UG degree for the Digital Workplace Practice role, PAN India. You need at least 50% in X, XII, Diploma and UG with no standing arrears. Apply on Superset by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. Cognizant has not disclosed the salary; Analyst freshers report ₹2.9–5 LPA.
Job Summary
Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 – full job details
Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 is a full-time fresher opening in the Digital Workplace Practice. You would be the person client users reach when a laptop, app or IT service stops working. You could be posted to any Cognizant office in India.
The listing has changed. The last date is now 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST, 2024 graduates can apply, and a full job description is out. If you already applied on this profile, we suggest checking your status on Superset rather than reapplying. Superset does not state a rule on this.
B.E, B.Tech and other four-year degrees: Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 is listed for three-year full-time degrees only, so four-year graduates should skip it.
Full-time PG students are out, even with a qualifying UG degree.
Standing arrears or under 50% are out: 49.9% is not rounded up.
Night shifts and any office are mandatory: Cognizant wants flexibility on office, shift timing and technology, and the listing mentions a night shift allowance, so expect nights.
What you will do in the Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 role
- Be the first contact for end users who report an IT problem
- Record every ticket, follow it through and close it within the agreed SLA
- Find and fix hardware and software faults so users lose as little time as possible
- Pass harder cases to internal IT teams and work with them until they are solved
- Write and update knowledge base articles so the next fix is quicker
Cognizant also expects client focus across cultures, clear speaking and writing, sound technical knowledge, and willingness to work office shifts.
Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 eligibility
- Graduated in 2024, 2025 or 2026 from any 3-year UG degree such as BCA, BSc, BA, BBA, B.Voc, BMS or BCom
- At least 50% in each of X, XII, Diploma and UG
- At least 50% aggregate at joining, with no standing arrears
- Re-evaluation pending? Cognizant goes by your first declared result
- CGPA is converted to percentage as per your university norms
- Not enrolled in a full-time PG course
- Indian national or OCI currently living in India
- Flexible on office, shift timing and technology
Read the official Superset listing before you submit for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027. Anything not written there, such as a limit on education gaps, is not confirmed.
Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 selection process
Not official: Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 rounds are not in the job description. The list below comes from the previous cycle of the same role, so treat it as a guide only.
- Online application and profile screening
- Online assessment covering aptitude, reasoning, English and basic IT
- Spoken English test, voice based
- HR interview on shift flexibility, location preference and fit
Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 expected salary and benefits
Expected salary: Superset shows no figure and says pay will be detailed as you advance. On AmbitionBox, Cognizant Analyst freshers report ₹2.9–5 LPA. That is a reported range, not this offer, so ask for the break-up in writing.
Benefits Cognizant states after you join:
- No service bond
- Cognizant-sponsored higher education from BITS Pilani, only for candidates from a Science, Technology & Mathematics background
- Night shift allowance
- Cab pick-up and drop
- Rewards for top performers
Documents required for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027
- Registration: a resume of up to 2 pages with a high-resolution passport photo, taken on a light background with both ears visible. Our Resume Builder can format it.
- Interview: all academic documents, school and college mark sheets, and your college ID if you have one.
- Onboarding: PAN (mandatory), Voter ID or Passport, and Aadhaar. Joining depends on background verification.
Check your PAN now. If its name does not match your registered name, or your last name is missing, the background check fails.
Preparation tips for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027
- Revise operating systems, networking, common PC faults, and password and email issues
- Learn what a ticket, a priority level and an SLA mean
- Practise explaining a fix aloud to a non-technical person
- Rehearse a clear self introduction for the interview
- Use our free career tools to polish your resume
These tips are our guidance. Cognizant has not published a syllabus.
How to apply for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027
- Open the official link: Apply for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027 on Superset
- Sign up or log in as a student on Superset
- Complete your profile and upload your resume
- Submit before 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST
Cognizant says it charges no fees. Report any payment request to [email protected]. For hiring queries, use Campus2Cognizant.
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About Cognizant
Cognizant is a global IT services and consulting company listed on Nasdaq, with a large part of its workforce in India.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027?
Cognizant has not disclosed it. Superset says pay will be detailed as you advance. On AmbitionBox, Cognizant Analyst freshers report ₹2.9–5 LPA, which is a reported range and not this offer.
Can 2024 graduates apply for Cognizant Service Desk Off Campus 2027?
Yes. Graduates of 2024, 2025 and 2026 from any 3-year UG degree can apply, with at least 50% in X, XII, Diploma and UG and no standing arrears.
Can B.E or B.Tech graduates apply?
This listing is for three-year degrees only, so B.E, B.Tech and other four-year graduates should not apply here. Students in a full-time PG course are not eligible either.
What is the job location?
PAN India. Cognizant requires you to be flexible on any office location, shift timing and technology, and the listing mentions a night shift allowance.
How do I apply, and should I apply again?
Register through the official Superset link by 30 November 2026, 11:59 PM IST. If you already applied on this profile, we suggest checking your status there rather than reapplying. Superset does not state a rule on this.
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