India’s job postings rose 1.2% in July, ending three months of decline, and were up 8.3% from a year earlier, Indeed said. Healthcare hiring recorded strong growth, while technology hiring softened. AI-related requirements are also spreading rapidly into non-tech roles.
AI penetration in India’s Retail GCCs more than doubled to 4.8% in 2025 and could reach 10.6% by 2028, TeamLease Digital said. But senior talent remains scarce, with only 320 AI professionals having eight-plus years of experience. Bengaluru alone accounts for 185 of them.
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.
Nearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, according to Naukri. Real estate, FMCG and IT are the most bullish sectors, while 86% of respondents do not expect significant AI-driven job losses.
The UPSC has invited applications for 80 Assistant Provident Fund Commissioner posts in the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. Eligible candidates can apply online from August 22 to September 11, 2026. The vacancies include 28 unreserved, 18 OBC, 15 SC, 15 ST and eight EWS posts, along with three positions reserved for candidates with benchmark disabilities.
Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
Temporary hiring for festivals is now expanding beyond major Indian cities. Tier II and Tier III markets are experiencing faster growth in seasonal employment opportunities. E-commerce and organised retail are driving this significant shift in hiring patterns. Companies are increasingly focusing on these smaller cities for their fulfillment needs.
The Supreme Court on Friday cut the mandatory legal practice requirement for entry-level judicial service exams from three years to one year, providing relief to law graduates.
Delhi University will offer direct PhD admissions to its first four-year undergraduate program graduates. Students achieving a 7.5 CGPA, or 7 for SC/ST, can apply directly. This special provision applies only for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible students will still need to pass an entrance examination. However, they will be exempt from the interview process.
BorderPlus plans to send fifty thousand Indian caregivers to Japan. This initiative addresses Japan's severe worker shortage due to its aging population. Training combines Japanese language, medical skills, and cultural understanding for workers. The program targets geriatric care and general duty assistant roles. This move highlights growing international workforce mobility needs.