India’s job market is riding an impressive wave of momentum, and tech roles are leading the charge. According to the Department of Economic Affairs' latest Monthly Economic Review, positions in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) surged by a staggering 42% year-on-year in June 2025. It’s the clearest signal yet that India’s tech sector isn’t just thriving—it’s evolving into a global powerhouse.
Adding more shine to this upbeat story, hiring in Global Capability Centres (GCCs)—which are essentially the nerve centers of multinational firms—rose by 9% from the same period last year. That jump is more than just a statistic; it reflects how companies worldwide are banking on Indian talent to steer critical business functions.
Fresh graduates, often struggling to find a foothold, have reasons to cheer too. Hiring at the entry level climbed 11% year-on-year, a clear indication that industries are casting a wider net and investing in young, trainable minds. White-collar hiring in general is on a strong upward curve, clocking in double-digit growth and signaling that the professional job space is not just recovering—it’s booming.
If you’re looking for numbers that really drive the point home, consider this: formal job creation hit a record high in May 2025. The Employee Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) added a whopping 20.06 lakh new members—its highest monthly tally since it began tracking payroll data back in April 2018. That’s not just a blip on the radar; it’s a serious push toward a more structured and formalized labor market.
The Naukri JobSpeak report for June 2025 reinforces this sentiment. The hiring index rose to 2,854, reflecting a solid 10.5% rise across sectors, cities, and experience levels. Whether you're in Mumbai or Mysuru, entry-level or mid-career, the opportunities are expanding.
Some sectors are sprinting ahead of the pack. Insurance topped the charts with a 32% growth rate, followed by hospitality and travel at 21%. BPO and ITES weren’t far behind at 19%, while real estate (16%), oil and gas/power (15%), healthcare (11%), and even education and FMCG (10%) posted notable gains.
Both manufacturing and services sectors are pulling their weight too. The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) employment sub-index stayed in the expansion zone for the 16th straight month—no small feat. Manufacturing showed a stronger uptick, while services cooled slightly after an exceptional run in May.
Digging into the EPFO’s subscriber data for May, the trends are even more striking. Nearly 60% of new entrants were between 18 and 25 years old, signaling a surge of fresh talent entering the formal job market. Another 22.8% fell in the 26-35 range, with 16.6% over 35. It’s a youth-led job revival, and one that’s bringing a renewed sense of optimism to the employment landscape.
Taken together, these trends point to something bigger than just a strong quarter—they reflect a structural shift. The government's push to formalize jobs and expand opportunities appears to be gaining serious ground. For a country with a young, dynamic workforce, this could be the beginning of a long and sustainable economic upswing.