In the role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), the company saw a big jump of 25% year-on-year, marking one of the sharpest spikes of the job category. Employment in this space spans experience levels. Bracket experts in 2013-16 saw the biggest boost at 36%, and fresh people witnessed an increase of 22%.
“In the otherwise stable job market, what stood out in May was the ongoing momentum for AI/ML employment beyond the Metro, along with a stable demand for senior experts, and it was a strong trend that has been solid for the past year.”
Senior experts with over 16 years of experience are believed to be in demand as employment in this cohort is up 6%.
Both metro and emerging cities contributed to this rise. Hyderabad and Kolkata recorded growth rates of 16% and 13%, respectively, while Kochi (+23%) and Ahmedabad (+13%) were key drivers outside the metro.
By sector, oil and gas (+21%) and real estate (+17%) showed the strongest appetite for senior talent.
Meanwhile, fresh employment was almost flat, but some non-tech sectors showed positive momentum. Insurance saw a 26% increase in fresh recruitment, followed by real estate (+12%), BPO/ITES (+5%) and hospitality (+4%).
“Fresher employment has also achieved positions in the non-technology industry.
Unicorn employment (valued at over $1 billion) was also strong, with an annual rise of 19%. Delhi NCR (+29%), Hyderabad (+27%) and Bengaluru (+12%) have appeared as the most active hubs. Banking and Financial Services (+29%) and Internet/eCommerce (+18%) were the top sectors that promoted unicorn employment.
New Delhi: White-collar employment in India remains stable in May, with job platform Naukri's JobSpeak index inching up to 2,807. Although the overall numbers were held firmly, recruitment activity showed significant momentum among emerging sectors and experienced professionals.
The role of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) saw a major jump of 25% year-on-year, marking one of the sharpest spikes of the occupation.
Metrocity led the surge, with Delhi NCR, Chennai and Kolkata recording growth rates of 35%, 34% and 33%, respectively.
Employment in this space spans experience levels. Bracket experts in 2013-16 saw the biggest boost at 36%, and fresh people witnessed an increase of 22%.
“In the otherwise stable job market, what stood out in May was the ongoing momentum for AI/ML employment beyond the Metro, along with a stable demand for senior experts, and it was a strong trend that has been solid for the past year.”
Senior experts with over 16 years of experience are believed to be in demand as employment in this cohort is up 6%.
Both metro and emerging cities contributed to this rise. Hyderabad and Kolkata recorded growth rates of 16% and 13%, respectively, while Kochi (+23%) and Ahmedabad (+13%) were key drivers outside the metro.
By sector, oil and gas (+21%) and real estate (+17%) showed the strongest appetite for senior talent.
Meanwhile, fresh employment was almost flat, but some non-tech sectors showed positive momentum. Insurance saw a 26% increase in fresh recruitment, followed by real estate (+12%), BPO/ITES (+5%) and hospitality (+4%).
“Fresher employment has also achieved positions in the non-technology industry.
Unicorn employment (valued at over $1 billion) was also strong, with an annual rise of 19%. Delhi NCR (+29%), Hyderabad (+27%) and Bengaluru (+12%) have appeared as the most active hubs. Banking and Financial Services (+29%) and Internet/eCommerce (+18%) were the top sectors that promoted unicorn employment.
