Archive · 12 Nov 2025
India's Job Market Sees 11% Hiring Intent for 2026, Driven by Tech and Experienced Talent
Imagine India is getting ready to hire more people for jobs in 2026!
Companies are planning to hire about 11 out of every 100 people, which is more than last year.
This is happening because businesses are using more computers and digital tools.
They are also hiring people for jobs in banks, making things, and building things.
Even though they are hiring more overall, the number of women being hired is expected to be the same as last year, but less than the year before.
Companies really want to hire people who already have a lot of experience, especially those who know about new technologies like AI.
Many new jobs will also be in smaller cities, not just the big ones.
So, it looks like a busy year for jobs in India, with a big focus on technology and experienced workers.
India's hiring intent for 2026 has reached 11%, an increase from 9.75% last year, signaling a recovery in the job market.
Key sectors driving this hiring momentum include BFSI, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Artificial Intelligence is significantly impacting recruitment, with widespread use in resume screening and interview automation.
There is a strong demand for experienced professionals (6-15+ years) and skills in areas like GenAI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
Tier II cities are projected to account for 32% of new jobs, while female hiring is expected to remain steady at 30% for FY 2026-2027.
- Who
- Digital recruitment platform Taggd in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
- What
- Released the India Decoding Jobs 2026 Report, indicating an 11% hiring intent for 2026 driven by technology adoption and demand for experienced professionals, with a notable focus on Tier II cities.
- When
- The report looks ahead to 2026, with hiring intent data and projections for FY 2026-2027.
- Where
- India
- Why
- Hiring momentum is driven by digital acceleration, formalisation, regional expansion, and the transformative impact of AI in recruitment processes.
Hiring Growth
Female Hiring
Overall Intent
Hiring Growth
Hiring intent has returned to double digits at 11%, a significant increase from 9.75% last year, indicating a shift from recovery to reinvention.
Female Hiring
Female hiring is projected at 30% for FY 2026-2027, which is consistent with 2025 levels but shows a decrease from 36% in 2024.
- Hiring Intent 2026
- 11%
- Hiring Intent 2025
- 9.75%
- Key Hiring Sectors
- BFSI, Manufacturing, Infrastructure
- Key Skills in Demand
- GenAI, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Digital & Data, AI/ML Engineers, Solutions Architects, Sustainability Specialists
- Experience Level Priority
- Mid- and Senior-level (6-15+ years)
- Tier II City Job Share
- 32%
- Projected Female Hiring (FY 2026-2027)
- 30%
- Report Source
- Taggd and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
