India Hiring Report: August 2026
An overview of job postings in India for August 2026, highlighting trends, skills in demand, and opportunities for jobseekers.
Headline Numbers
In August 2026, Recroid's job feed recorded 26,118 new postings globally, with 1,505 located in India. This represents a 6% share of new postings worldwide. Among these, 11 were internships, 6 stated a pay figure, and 45 required no prior experience. Interestingly, 263 postings were marked as remote positions. A significant number, 801 postings, were read from employer career sites.
What Changed Against the Previous Month
Comparing August to July 2026, there was a marked increase in activity. In July, only 4,318 postings were recorded globally, with 674 in India. The Indian share was higher at 16% in July. Internships decreased slightly from 13 to 11, while postings stating a pay figure rose from 0 to 6. Notably, postings asking for 0 years of experience increased from 18 to 45. Remote postings saw a substantial rise from 57 to 263. The most significant change was the 123% increase in new India postings from July to August.
Skills Employers Asked For
The demand for specific skills was evident in the postings. The top skill mentioned was Go, appearing in 205 postings. Python followed with 159 mentions, and both AWS and SQL were cited in 118 postings each. Excel was required in 104 postings, Azure in 91, and Java in 79. Other skills in demand included Salesforce (73), GCP (69), and CI/CD (68).
Who Hired Most
Several companies were prominent in the hiring landscape. Swiggy led with 106 new postings, followed closely by Databricks with 101. Phonepe posted 74 new jobs, and Mastercard had 65. Freshworks, Meesho, and Stripe also featured prominently with 62, 59, and 58 postings respectively. GitLab, Airbnb, and Zeta rounded out the top ten with 37, 27, and 24 postings.
What This Means for Freshers
For freshers, the increase in postings asking for 0 years of experience is encouraging. It indicates a willingness among employers to invest in training new talent. Skills like Python, Go, and SQL are particularly valuable, offering a pathway into tech roles.
What This Means for Placement Cells
Placement cells should focus on equipping students with the skills in demand, such as Python and AWS. Engaging with companies like Swiggy and Databricks for campus recruitment could be beneficial, given their high hiring activity.
What This Means for Recruiters
Recruiters should note the rise in remote job postings, which expands the talent pool. Understanding the demand for specific skills like Go and AWS can help in targeting the right candidates. The increase in postings read from employer sites suggests a trend towards direct recruitment channels.
This report covers the boards Recroid reads and not every job available in India.