Formal employment is shifting beyond metros, with tier-3 cities leading organised workforce deployment in H1 FY26. Tier-3 cities accounted for 40% of jobs, followed by tier-1 at 31% and tier-2 at 29%, according to the Quess Corp Pulse report.
ET Graphics: Tier-3 cities lead formal employment, surpassing metro hubs
February 23, 2026
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