I joined Cognizant about a year ago and my current project is ending this month. Can anyone please help -

1. How many days is the official bench period before the company initiates the "Show Cause" or exit process? I’ve heard 35 days is that strictly enforced across all BUs?

2. At what point does HR typically start the termination or voluntary resignation discussion if no new project is found?

3. Are there currently any extensions being granted for those actively interviewing?

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My experience from 2025
First 35 days you have to report office daily report to HR. On day 20 you get a email to select assessment for your relevant technology. Day 36 the assessment is scheduled. 2 attempts and one interview from random manager to assess you. If you clear it you get another 20 days .
Else hr calls you gives you a offer to drop paper and get 3 months pay as severance . Else take on more week try and if not allocated termination will be initiated from their end.

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Is this 35days, including sat-sun or leaves?

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