Hiring in the Indian tech sector rebounded in the second quarter (Q2) this fiscal, with demand for entry-level talent making up 59 per cent of job listings, according to a report on Monday.
Global edtech company Great Learning saw 43 per cent increase in job postings on its career support platform, GL Excelerate, during the July-September period.
The platform connects recruiters with top-grade talent across key sectors such as data science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital marketing, cloud computing and management.
The tech sector has bounced back with renewed interest in hiring fresh graduates after a lull that lasted a year.
Of all the job postings, entry-level and early-career roles, that is, 0-3 years of experience, constituted 59.2 per cent during the first half of FY25, while mid-level roles, 3-7 years, formed 35.3 per cent of all postings, the data said.
According to the data, IT/ITES, BFSI, data analytics, and consulting sectors are showing the most demand for freshers and early-career professionals.
The strong growth in global capability centers furthers the need for fresh talent and continuous upskilling in areas like data analytics, machine learning, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity," said Hari Krishnan Nair, Co-founder of Great Learning.
To remain competitive, job seekers need to acquire these high-in-demand skills necessary for driving innovation and digital transformations in the metro cities and emerging technology hubs pan India, says Nair.
According to the report, hiring in data and tech roles remains the most prominent at 67 percent of all job postings.
Bengaluru continues to attract the biggest share of jobs due to traditional tech hubs. Hyderabad, Delhi-NCR, Chennai, and Mumbai remain prime locations for companies.
"As India cements its position as a global tech hub, demand is building for skilled professionals in data-driven roles," said Nair.
According to the Naukri JobSpeak Index released earlier this month, AI/ML roles displayed exceptional growth year-on-year at 39 per cent and month-on-month by 2 per cent in October.
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