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Cognizant Launches Drive to Hire 20,000 Freshers in 2025

The initiative doubles last year's intake, bolstering AI and managed services growth while reintegrating 14,000 former employees.

Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S noted that the company plans to hire many more fresh graduates to build a stronger workforce pyramid.
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Overview

  • Cognizant has officially begun its 2025 recruitment drive, aiming to hire 20,000 fresh graduates to support AI and managed services expansion.
  • This hiring strategy represents more than double the intake from 2024 and is designed to reshape the company’s talent pyramid.
  • The company has already reinstated 14,000 former employees, with an additional 10,000 candidates currently in the pipeline.
  • Cognizant reported a 7.45% year-on-year revenue growth in Q1 2025, reaching $5.1 billion, underscoring its growth momentum.
  • The firm is focusing on fresh talent acquisition, AI-driven productivity enhancements, and utilization improvements to optimize workforce efficiency.