India’s white-collar job market grew 7% YoY in July, driven by strong hiring in non-IT sectors like hospitality (+26%), insurance (+22%), and education (+16%). Fresher hiring rose 8%, with a 35% jump in education alone. While IT hiring remained flat, AI-ML roles surged 41%. High-paying jobs (₹20L+ bracket) grew 21%, led by data science (+40%).
CAT 2025 Registration Starts Today at iimcat.ac.in: IIM Kozhikode commences the CAT 2025 registration on August 1, inviting applications until September 13. The computer-based test, scheduled for November 30 across 170 cities, is a gateway to postgraduate and doctorate programs at IIMs and other institutions. Candidates can edit limited fields post-registration, and the exam comprises three sections with a total duration of 120 minutes.
AP Police Constable Results 2025 Declared: Good news for aspirants. Andhra Pradesh Police Constable Results 2025 are out. State Home Minister V. Anita announced the results on Friday. Candidates can check results on the State Level Police Recruitment Board website. The exam took place in October 2022. Legal conflicts caused delays. Rank cards were released two weeks prior.
The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has announced the provisional seat allotment results for UGCET and Karnataka's NEET UG 2025 state quota. Candidates can now check their allotment status on the official website using their CET number and date of birth. This follows the mock allotment results released earlier, allowing students to refine their college preferences before the final allocation.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh told Rajya Sabha that the Rozgar Mela will continue to accelerate the filling of vacancies across government bodies. Since its launch in October 2022, 16 melas have been held nationwide, with lakhs of appointments made. The 16th edition on July 17, 2025, saw over 51,000 letters issued across 47 locations, aiding employment generation.
Salil Sankar, Regional PF Commissioner I, EPFO, highlighted that PMVBRY significantly aids first-time job seekers by addressing employers' concerns about initial low productivity. The scheme offers incentives, ranging from wage percentages to fixed amounts, for employers hiring new employees. Pavan Jasti, Regional Commissioner-II, EPFO, emphasized the streamlined process for both employers and employees, ensuring easy scheme adoption.
Pharma companies in India are projected to offer an average salary increment of 9.6% in 2025, slightly lower than the previous year but still surpassing the 8.8% average for corporate India. Emerging roles like regen medicine researcher and digital health programme officer are expected to receive even higher increments.
Indian GCCs are poised for talent expansion in 2025, with half planning workforce increases. Early career talent remains the focus, but rising churn necessitates internal mobility strategies. While Tier 1 cities dominate hiring, a growing interest exists in Tier 2 and 3 locations, and AI adoption in recruitment is on the rise.
The Tamil Nadu Directorate of Government Examinations announced the Class 10 and Class 11 supplementary results. Students can access their scores on the official websites. The SSLC exams saw a 93.80% pass rate. HSE +1 exams recorded over 92% of students passing. The board stopped declaring toppers since 2018. Instead, it highlights districts with high pass rates.
IIT JAM 2026 website launch registration begins from Sept 5: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay has launched the Joint Admission Test for Masters 2026 website. Registration starts on September 5, 2025, and ends on October 12, 2025. The exam is for MSc and other postgraduate science programs. The computer-based test will be on February 15, 2026. Candidates can apply online through the JOAPS portal.