India Hiring Report: September 2026
A detailed look at job postings in India for September 2026, highlighting key trends and changes.
Headline Numbers
In September 2026, Recroid's job feed saw a total of 44,167 new postings globally. Of these, 13,479 were located in India. This means India accounted for 31% of all new postings. Notably, there were 168 new internships in India, and 35 postings included a pay figure. Additionally, 348 postings required zero years of experience, and 697 were marked as remote opportunities. A substantial number, 5,868, were read from employer career sites.
What Changed Against the Previous Month
Comparing September 2026 to August 2026, there was a significant increase in job postings. In August, only 26,118 postings were recorded globally, with 1,505 in India. This means the share of new postings in India rose from 6% in August to 31% in September. The number of new internships increased from 11 to 168, and postings with a pay figure went from 6 to 35. There were 348 postings asking for zero years of experience, up from 45 in August. Remote postings also saw a rise from 260 to 697. Overall, the change in new India postings was a remarkable 796% increase.
Skills Employers Asked For
Employers in India were keen on specific skills. Python topped the list with 1,336 mentions. SQL was next with 1,043 postings. Other in-demand skills included Go (846), Azure (845), Excel (843), SAP (801), AWS (794), CI/CD (722), Java (592), and DevOps (577).
Who Hired Most
Several companies were active in hiring. Genpact led with 404 new postings. Statestreet followed closely with 396. Mastercard and Tata Consultancy Services each had 381 postings. Micron Technology posted 367, while Paytm had 256. Caterpillar added 244, PwC had 228, Swiggy posted 208, and Novartis added 203 new jobs.
What This Means for Freshers
For freshers, the surge in job postings, especially those requiring zero years of experience, is promising. The increase in internships provides valuable opportunities to gain experience.
What This Means for Placement Cells
Placement cells should focus on equipping students with skills in demand, such as Python and SQL. Encouraging students to apply for internships could enhance their employability.
What This Means for Recruiters
Recruiters have a wider pool of candidates to choose from. The increase in remote jobs suggests flexibility in hiring practices. Focusing on skills like Azure, AWS, and DevOps could align with employer needs.
Please note, this report covers the job boards Recroid reads, not every job available in India.