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Is India's job market booming? February hiring surges 12%

March 3, 2026

India's white-collar job market experienced a significant surge in February 2026, with a 12% year-on-year increase in job openings, reaching 3,233 according to the Naukri JobSpeak Index. This growth was largely driven by a resurgence in the IT sector and the rising demand for roles in artificial intelligence, with freshers' hiring also seeing a notable rise.

Is India's job market booming? February hiring surges 12%

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Key Highlights

12% year-on-year growth in white-collar job openings in February 2026.
Job openings increased from 2,890 in February 2025 to 3,233 in February 2026.
23% month-on-month growth from January to February 2026.
The IT sector exhibited over 6% year-on-year growth in hiring.
Fresher recruitment (0-3 years of experience) rose by 17% year-on-year.

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Is India's job market booming? February hiring surges 12%

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