Gig workers are now more selective about jobs due to rising operating costs. Many are shifting to roles offering predictable earnings or lower expenses. Employers are expanding incentives and EV-linked opportunities to attract delivery workers. Job postings for electric vehicle roles and fixed-pay positions have seen significant growth. This trend indicates a move towards more sustainable gig work as a livelihood.
The National Testing Agency announced UGC-NET 2026 final answer keys for 84 subjects. Fresh examinations were ordered for English, Commerce, and Sociology papers due to errors. These re-examinations are scheduled for September 9 and 10. Candidates will not need to pay any additional examination fee.
A high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen institutional mechanisms and safeguard examination integrity. It aims to create a robust, secure, and transparent examination system for all. Suggestions are invited from students, parents, teachers, and civil society organizations. The task force will use these inputs to formulate recommendations for the government.
New officials have been appointed to key National Testing Agency posts. This move follows significant concerns over the NEET exam paper leak. The government is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the examination system. A high-powered task force was also announced to recommend reforms.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping campus hiring as employers increasingly adopt it. Organizations are boosting recruitment budgets and strengthening internship programs for talent. AI integration is redefining campus readiness and driving demand for new skills. Critical roles in AI and technology are attracting higher compensation premiums. Gender diversity is now an explicit campus hiring goal for organizations.
Procter & Gamble’s global technology chief Seth Cohen said Indian universities are adapting quickly to new technologies, helping create a talent pool that is increasingly important to the company’s global technology operations.
LBSP chief Mayawati welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to provide government jobs to one lakh youth in the next six months, but questioned whether the move was driven by electoral considerations. She urged the government to ensure transparent recruitment without paper leaks or corruption and sought action on the backlog of reserved SC, ST and OBC posts, the ongoing 69,000 teacher recruitment issue and the reopening of around 30,000 closed government schools.
MBA roles now offer substantially higher pay than engineering positions. This salary premium is projected to increase further in upcoming placement cycles. Companies increasingly value professionals who bridge technology and business understanding. Recruiters seek individuals translating technical skills into commercial outcomes. Hiring budgets are growing as firms compete for digitally adept talent.
AI is reshaping jobs in India more through task automation and role redesign than outright workforce replacement. Companies such as Wipro and DHL are using AI to handle repetitive work while shifting employees towards higher-value tasks, while hiring platforms and banks are also seeing roles evolve as technology improves productivity and enables redeployment.
Companies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, adding pressure ahead of the festive season.