The Indian job market continues to demonstrate resilience, with white-collar hiring activity rising by 2% year-on-year in November 2025, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. This modest growth, reflected in the index reaching 2,430 points, highlights the evolving dynamics of hiring trends across various sectors.
Key Highlights from the Report
- Non-IT Sectors Drive Growth:
Sectors such as Oil and Gas (16%), Pharma/Biotech (7%), FMCG (7%), and Real Estate (10%) played a pivotal role in driving this uptick. Emerging domains like Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML) showed an impressive 30% growth, while Global Capability Centers (GCCs) rose by 11%. - IT Sector Holds Steady:
Despite the spotlight on non-IT domains, the IT sector remained stable, maintaining a flat growth trend compared to the previous year. - Geographic Insights:
- Cities in Rajasthan, including Jaipur (14%), Udaipur (24%), and Kota (15%), showed remarkable hiring momentum, with Jaipur alone witnessing a 20% year-on-year growth fueled by foreign MNCs.
- In the eastern region, Bhubaneswar stood out with a 21% YoY increase, reflecting growing opportunities in the area.
- Seasonal Impact:
While hiring activity generally moderates during the festive period, the combined trends of October and November paint a picture of resilience in the white-collar job market.
Freshers Reap the Benefits
The report highlighted a notable rise in non-IT fresher hiring, offering promising opportunities for young professionals. This shift underlines the growing demand for fresh talent across industries beyond IT.
What This Means for Job Seekers
- Non-IT Opportunities on the Rise: Now is the time to explore booming fields like Oil and Gas, AI/ML, and Pharma/Biotech.
- Geographic Shifts: Consider opportunities in emerging hubs like Jaipur, Udaipur, and Bhubaneswar, which are attracting strong hiring activity.
- Freshers, Take Note: Companies are opening doors to young talent, making this an ideal time to kickstart your career.
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