Cognizant to hire about 25,000 freshers in 2026
IT services major Cognizant on Wednesday said it aims to hire about 24,000-25,000 freshers in 2026 as part of its strategy to expand “bottom of the pyramid” workforce.
The hiring target represents an increase of approximately 20 per cent over its 2025 intake, where the company onboarded close to 20,000 graduates.
During the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S said the company is focused on a “broader pyramid” strategy, shifting high-value tech expertise to entry-level employees through the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
