IT Services · MNC · Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Cognizant's GenC program has three tracks: GenC (₹4 LPA), GenC Elevate (₹5.5 LPA), and GenC Pro (₹7 LPA). Pro track is highly competitive.
Avg Fresher Package
₹4–7 LPA
Lucknow Avg (All Companies)
₹2.8–5 LPA
Program
GenC / GenC Elevate / GenC Pro
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Lucknow freshers prefer stability — government and banking jobs are oversubscribed. IT salaries are lower than metros but growing fast. The city is becoming an education hub with IIM Lucknow attracting consulting firms.
Lucknow is the capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the fastest-growing job markets in North India outside Delhi NCR. Government and PSU jobs are extremely popular here. The IT sector is growing with major BPO centers. LUCKNOW METRO and Smart City projects are generating civil/electrical engineering jobs.
City-wide average for freshers: ₹2.8–5 LPA
Does Cognizant (CTS) hire freshers in Lucknow?
Cognizant (CTS) primarily hires in Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Freshers based in Lucknow can still apply for remote or relocatable roles. Cognizant (CTS) hires 20,000+ freshers per year through the GenC / GenC Elevate / GenC Pro program.
What is the fresher salary at Cognizant (CTS) in Lucknow?
Cognizant (CTS) offers freshers an average package of ₹4–7 LPA. In Lucknow, the average fresher salary across companies is ₹2.8–5 LPA. Cognizant (CTS)'s GenC / GenC Elevate / GenC Pro program determines the specific track and salary band for each hire.
How can I apply for Cognizant (CTS) fresher jobs in Lucknow?
To apply for Cognizant (CTS) fresher roles in Lucknow: (1) Register for the GenC / GenC Elevate / GenC Pro program at the official site. (2) The selection process is: AMCAT/CognizantTest → Technical Round → HR Interview. (3) Use JobHuntDaily to get your profile sent directly to Cognizant (CTS) HR — start for ₹99/month.
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