Cognizant is conducting a walk-in drive for freshers/exp as Desktop Engineer positions in Kolkata Location. This opportunity is open to all graduates. For more details regarding the walk-in interview, including the specific venue and timing, please refer to the additional sections provided.

Company Name: Cognizant

Job Role: Desktop Engineer

Experience: 0 Years

Qualification: Any Graduates

Job Type: Full Time

Job Location: Kolkata

Salary: Best in Industry

Job Description:

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

• Provide first-line technical support and assistance to end-users, addressing their IT-related issues and inquiries. Log and track all support tickets, ensuring accurate documentation and timely resolution of problems.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software problems, performing diagnosis and resolving technical issues to minimize downtime. Collaborate with other IT teams to escalate complex issues and ensure prompt resolution. Maintain knowledge base articles and documentation to enhance self-service options and facilitate efficient problem-solving.

Role expectations

• Associate should be client focused and able to work with users from different communities and cultures across the globe.
• Ability to have flawless communication(verbal and written) with our clients and possess sound technical knowledge.
• Work in shifts and work from office.
• Support available from Cognizant (post joining as Full Time Employee)
• Night shift allowance will be paid by the project.
• Cognizant provide cabs for pick-up and drop, ensuring safety and comfort.
• Timely rewards and recognition for top performers.
• Please note, if selected, you will join as a fresher as no prior work experience will be considered.

Eligibility Criteria

• Students who graduated in 2024 and 2025 with a three-year full-time degree only (BCA, BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Statistics, Electronics, or allied streams) are invited to apply.
• Students should possess consistent academic record with minimum 60% in X, XII, and UG
• Flexibility to work from any Cognizant office location in a given shift timing and technology is mandatory.
• Open to Indian nationals only.

Mandatory documents for registration:

Resume (maximum of 2 pages) with a high-resolution passport size photograph. Please note that the 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 school/college, UG mark sheets and degree certificate.
• Please bring Headphones along with you

Apply Mode: Walk-in

Walk-in Details:

Walk-in Date: 20th Dec 2025

Time: 9.30 AM to 12.00 PM

Interview Address:

Cognizant,
DH Block(Newtown),
Action Area I, Newtown,
Chakpachuria, New Town,
West Bengal 700160.

Contact – Ayan

About Cognizant:

Cognizant Technology Solutions is a leading global IT services and consulting firm headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, USA. Originally founded in 1994 in Chennai, India, as an in-house technology unit of Dun & Bradstreet, it became an independent entity in 1996 and went public in 1998. The company is listed on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol CTSH and is a component of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500 indices .