The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board has announced Tier-I exam marks for two major recruitments. Candidates for Post Code 802/23 are shortlisted for Skill Test, while Assistant Section Officer Post Code 101/23 applicants move to Tier-II. Thousands of candidates can now check their scores online. This brings clarity for those awaiting the next stages of their application process.
IIM Ahmedabad has successfully completed its final placement process for the PGP Class of 2026. Students secured positions across 26 diverse cohorts and various industry sectors. The private equity, venture capital, and asset management cohort saw a significant 45% rise in offers. Management consulting and investment banking also reported strong recruitment.
The government is launching a major initiative to boost employment and road safety. Over the next five years, driving schools will open in 120 aspirational districts and 500 backward blocks. This plan aims to create one crore jobs by training youth and addressing India's driver shortage.
Blue-collar jobs are seeing faster salary growth than some white-collar roles. Delivery and driver positions experienced significant pay increases. Manufacturing jobs also saw a rise. This indicates a shift in India's labor market. However, gender pay gaps persist. Metros offer higher salaries than smaller cities. The IT sector continues to lead in baseline pay.
India’s e-commerce and quick commerce sector is shifting to a capability-led hiring phase, with talent demand rising 35% from about 73,000 roles in 2023 to nearly 99,000 in 2025, according to CIEL HR. Hiring is now focused on technology roles such as software engineers, DevOps, and AI/ML specialists, as companies invest in digital infrastructure and customer experience.
Graduates from top Indian business schools have received higher salary offers this year. This trend continues despite global geopolitical tensions. Consulting and financial firms led the hiring process. Placement teams reported strong participation from these sectors. This helped to balance slower recruitment in technology. Offers from Gulf region companies remain unaffected.
India's workforce is set for significant growth in the first half of FY27. E-commerce, tech startups, healthcare, pharma, and manufacturing are leading the expansion. Large enterprises show the strongest hiring sentiment. This growth reflects structural and policy-driven changes in the job market. Businesses are adapting their workforce models to new regulations.
India's new labour codes are driving significant changes in employment, with most employers revising salaries and facing higher costs. This is prompting a moderation in wage growth and a strategic recalibration of workforce models. Despite increased costs, hiring sentiment is improving, particularly in tech and emerging sectors, with a focus on capability-driven urban centers and digital skills.
India's small businesses created 7.5 million new jobs in 2025. Total jobs reached 128.1 million, a significant rise. The services sector led job growth, followed by trade and manufacturing. Gross value added also increased, with rural establishments showing strong performance. Digital adoption surged among businesses, indicating increased internet reliance for operations. Average emoluments and labour productivity saw improvements.
Jharkhand is set to recruit over 1,200 doctors soon to boost healthcare services. The state will also engage an external agency to manage blood supply. CT scan and MRI facilities will be installed in all medical colleges and district hospitals. Efforts are underway to conduct tests for sickle cell anaemia and thalassemia. Jharkhand aims to eliminate tuberculosis by 2029.