India tech hiring at 119,000 openings — but only 13% are for freshers
Tech openings rose 9% month-on-month in March 2026, yet fresher roles fell 10% year-on-year. The market is splitting sharply between mid-senior demand and entry-level scarcity.
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Tech openings rose 9% month-on-month in March 2026, yet fresher roles fell 10% year-on-year. The market is splitting sharply between mid-senior demand and entry-level scarcity.
Global Capability Centres in India now employ 2.36 million professionals across 2,117 centres. They're absorbing AI-driven cuts elsewhere and emerging as the dominant hiring engine.
Specialised AI/ML roles now make up 13% of all tech hiring demand. Companies are budgeting 15–20% annual hikes for critical AI talent, with senior LLM engineers crossing ₹70 LPA.
While Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune see double-digit declines year-on-year, Tier 2-3 cities grew 10% month-on-month. GCC expansion and remote-first companies are reshaping the map.
A 27-year IT hiring consultant breaks down what makes recruiters stop scrolling. Eligibility, recent projects, and clean keywords beat anything decorative.
Indian tech hiring filters quantitative, logical and verbal tests as round one. Even strong engineers get screened out here. Treat aptitude prep with the same seriousness as DSA.