The Ministry of Home Affairs has revised central posting guidelines for IPS officers. Effective from the 2011 batch, officers now require a minimum of two years of central experience at the SP/DIG level or equivalent to be eligible for empanelment as Inspector General or equivalent at the Centre.
Fake degrees and forged documents are the top worry for employers, with 74% concerned. Generative AI fuels fears of deepfake identity fraud and AI-generated resumes. Organizations are shifting towards continuous employee verification, recognizing background checks as a strategic risk management function in today's fast-paced, global hiring landscape.
India anticipates a significant surge in job creation, driven by the burgeoning AI and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. Experts highlight the critical need for a skilled workforce, emphasizing reskilling and upskilling initiatives to meet the evolving demands of these high-tech industries and build a sustainable talent pipeline.
Top leadership hiring in India Inc surged 12.1% year-on-year in CY25, exceeding previous growth rates as companies bolstered their executive teams. This rise, particularly in CEO and COO roles, reflects a strategic focus on execution certainty and operational resilience amidst a dynamic business landscape.
The Economic Survey made a case for upgradation of Industrial Training Institutes (ITI) diplomas into bachelor-level degrees to help make vocational pathways more attractive and valued along with a unified apprenticeship mission ensuring better policy alignment and closer integration between education, skilling, and employment.
Companies are increasingly hiring entry-level talent from second and third-tier campuses to support their expansion beyond major cities. This strategy not only lowers costs but also improves employee retention due to better cultural fit and proximity to operational locations. Firms like Flipkart and Godrej are actively broadening their campus recruitment to include these institutions.
The Haryana Board of School Education has announced the 2026 exam schedule for Class 10 and Class 12 students. Class 12 exams begin February 25, 2026, and Class 10 exams start February 26, 2026. Exams will be held offline. Students can download the official date sheets from the BSEH website. This timetable applies to all regular and private candidates.
Diageo India now offers employees paid fertility support leave. Full-time staff can take up to 10 days annually for fertility treatments. This policy supports employees and partners planning parenthood. It aligns with Diageo's commitment to an inclusive workplace. The leave can be used flexibly. This initiative complements existing parental and caregiver support policies.
India Inc is prioritizing industry-ready STEM freshers, with hiring expected to drop significantly this fiscal year. Companies are focusing on skilled talent for AI, data analytics, and cloud platforms, leading to higher entry-level salaries for specialized roles. This shift reflects a move towards a leaner, more strategic workforce.
A World Economic Forum white paper forecasts AI's profound impact on global labor markets by 2030, presenting four scenarios from productivity booms to widespread job displacement. Business leaders express uncertainty, with a majority expecting job losses over creation, and productivity gains unlikely to translate into higher wages for workers.