I applied through a staffing agency. The process took 3 days. I interviewed at Cognizant (Chennai) in Jun 2018
Interview
Mostly in 3 levels unless the hiring is very project specific. In project specific hirings, additional 2 levels will add up which would include code submission and client face to face round.
The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Cognizant (Hyderabad) in Feb 2020
Interview
Techincal written test followed by face to face technical discussion. If we clear technical round then we need to fill one form. Then HR will call us for CTC discussion within a week.
2 Technical questions round. It was on call as applied for different location.
Followed by hr round. Took approx 2 months for the compete process. Follow up with HR for the offer .