Category: Education

Campus hiring in India is seeing a strong resurgence, underlining strategic skill alignment and long-term retention, according to a report by professional services firm Aon. The ‘Campus Study Report 2025-26’, based on a survey of more than 220 organisations, highlights a positive shift in business sentiment, with 73% of the organisations anticipating moderate to high…

Central government employees are entitled to “assured payout on pro rata basis” on opting for voluntary retirement after completion of service of 20 years or more under the recently-notified rules, the personnel ministry said on Tuesday. The Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare has notified in the official gazette on September 2, the Central Civil…

West Bengal School Service Selection which held the teacher recruitment exam for class 9 & 10 and classes 11 & 12 will likely release the answer key on 16th and 20th of this week . The WBSSC SLST answer key will be released in a pdf format on their official website www.westbengalssc.com. The candidates can…

The Delhi government will recruit over 1,000 doctors for its Aarogya Mandirs, aimed at strengthening primary health centres. The recruitment process will follow the standard procedure under the National Health Mission guidelines, with doctors being engaged on a purely contractual basis, according to a health department official. He said that shortlisted candidates will undergo an…

The Ministry of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship notified key changes to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992, paving way for enhance stipend to Rs 12,300 from Rs 6,800 per month along with reforms such as promoting degree apprenticeships, remote or virtual apprenticeships training, expanding regional boards, wider coverage of industries and ensuring inclusivity for persons with benchmark…

Diageo India introduced a carer’s leave policy, reaffirming its commitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace. The policy offers up to five paid days of leave annually for all full-time employees who need to support loved ones requiring long-term or sustained care, whether due to age, disability, or chronic illness. The leave can also…

The Madhya Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (MPSSC) on Sunday published the official notification for the recruitment of 7,500 constable posts in the state’s police department. The application process, which will be online, will begin on Monday, September 15 and will be open until September 29. Interested candidates can submit their application through the official website…

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has warned that strong penal action will be taken if there is any “discussion/analysis” on social media of question papers of government jobs recruitment examinations conducted by it. All such activities are strictly prohibited under the provisions of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 (PEA Act, 2024),…

Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao Friday said that 500 doctors will be recruited soon and there will be no shortage of doctors in government hospitals. The proposal for recruitment has already been prepared, and the hiring process will begin soon, she said in Kurukshetra after conducting a surprise inspection of the government hospital there….

New Delhi: The ministry of skills development and entrepreneurship has notified key changes to the Apprenticeship Rules, 1992 paving the way for an increase in stipend to ₹12,300 per month from ₹6,800. The changes also usher in reforms such as promoting degree apprenticeships, remote or virtual apprenticeships training, expanding regional boards, wider coverage of industries…

Most tech professionals are open to new opportunities, but they are increasingly selective about job roles that align with their values regarding purpose, career progression, and physical & emotional well-being, according to a report. In its latest Talent Trends Spotlight on Technology Report, Michael Page said that India’s tech professionals are among the most confident…

ISB Online’s Certificate Programme in Business Strategy is a 30-week immersive experience designed for professionals seeking strategic roles. The program equips learners with the mindset and tools to analyze competitive environments and build future-ready business models.

Many in India are preparing for the next wave of workplace change by embracing AI as a means to stay employable, grow in their careers and secure future opportunities, according to a new report. The Work Ahead report, Indeed’s latest workforce study, finds that 43% feel confident about the technologies they expect to use in…

Retirement is no longer a one-off milestone at the end of a working life: it’s becoming a series of deliberate pauses. A new HSBC report shows that affluent Gen Z and millennial Indians are leading a global trend in taking “multi-retirements,” or planned breaks from work every few years to reset, pursue passions, and reconnect…

Tech talent in India is at the forefront of redefining workplace priorities. While nine in 10 tech professionals are open to new opportunities, they are being increasingly selective about job roles that align with their values regarding purpose, career progression, and physical and emotional well-being, finds a new report. Michael Page’s latest Talent Trends Spotlight…

Resumes from employees in the gaming sector have surged in the job market after the recent ban on online money games left many professionals uncertain about their careers. “More than 2,000 professionals are currently on the lookout for opportunities,” Aditya Narayan Mishra, MD and CEO at staffing firm CIEL HR told The Times of India…

The Rajasthan Police Department has made the city intimation slip for the Constable Recruitment Examination 2025 available online. Registered applicants can now log in to the official portal using their SSO ID and password, or by entering their application number and date of birth, to see which city has been allotted for their examination. The…

While 80% of India’s 570 million workers are still in the informal economy, formalisation is steadily gaining momentum, finds a new report by staffing and workforce solutions provier Quess Corp. The Employees’ Provident Fund Organization recorded 139.78 lakh net new subscribers in FY25, its highest ever. This figure is over double the 61 lakh enrolments…

Quick-commerce platforms are set to bolster their temporary workforces by 40-60% this festive season to cope with a likely surge in demand, according to staffing and recruitment services firms. Additionally, Redseer estimates that the share of quick commerce deliveries this festive season will be 10% of the total ecommerce market, doubling from last year. Currently,…

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has released the notification for the 14th Common Recruitment Process (CRP RRBs XIV) for Regional Rural Banks. The online application process began on September 1, 2025, and will continue until September 21, 2025. A total of 13,217 vacancies have been announced for Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and Officer Scale…

The West Bengal School Service Commission (WBSSC) on Saturday said several unique security features have been added to the question papers for detecting any malpractices during the SLST examination slated to be held on September 7 and 14 where an estimated 5.65 lakh candidates will appear for the test. The School Level Selection Test (SLST)…

University of Rajasthan on Saturday declared results of B.Ed Part I, II. Candidates who attempted the B.Ed Part I and B.Ed Padt II examinations can now check the results on the official website of Rajasthan University at result.uniraj.ac.in. Additionally, the institute also released the results for M.A/M.Sc, B.Com, MBA this week. All the candidates who…

Mumbai, Softbank-backed e-commerce firm Meesho on Monday said it has generated over a million job opportunities through its sellers network as well as logistics space ahead of the festival season this year. The job opportunities in the logistics sector have been created for tasks such as picking, sorting, loading and unloading as well as handling…

IIT Bombay has begun the registration process for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (IIT JAM) 2026 on Friday. The national-level exam is for postgraduate science programs (M.Sc., Joint M.Sc.-Ph.D., Dual Degree, etc.) in IITs and IISc. The application will be open on the official JOAPS portal, joaps.iitb.ac.in until October 12, 2025. The exam is…

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has postponed the CA Final and Intermediate examinations scheduled for 3rd and 4th September 2025 at select centres in Punjab and Jammu City. The announcement was made on Tuesday, as a partial modification to the Institute’s earlier notification dated 30th May 2025. The postponement follows reports of…

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will provide scribe to eligible candidates appearing in different recruitment examinations conducted by it, an official statement said. The decision follows comprehensive guidelines issued on August 1, 2025, by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, it said. As per…

India’s breakneck growth isn’t just keeping pace with global shifts. It’s also actively setting trends. As industries across the country embrace digital transformation, sustainability, and smarter capital strategies, the role of the chief financial officer (CFO) is being redefined. Today’s CFOs must think like strategists, manage risk like analysts, and lead like CEOs. According to…

The tech world has moved past the days when you could succeed by being purely technical or purely business-focused. Today’s organizations need leaders who speak both languages fluently: people who understand code and algorithms, but can also craft compelling product visions and navigate organizational change. The MITxPRO Technology Leadership and Innovation Program tackles this challenge…

The State Bank of India (SBI) has declared the results of the Probationary Officer (PO) Preliminary Examination 2025. The exam was held on August 2, 4, and 5. Candidates can check their results on the official website, sbi.co.in, under the Careers section. SBI PO Prelim Result out at sbi.co.in: What’s Next Candidates who cleared the…

Professionals in Bengaluru are doubling down on future-proofing their careers, with 88% planning to pursue certificate courses in this financial year to acquire new technical skills amid the growing impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology disruptions, said a report by ed-tech company Great Learning. The report, titled ‘Upskilling Trends Report FY 2025–26’, based on…

Net formal job creation under the Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) fell for two straight years through FY25, sharply retreating from its record in FY23. A total of 12.9 million net formal jobs got created under EPFO in the last fiscal year, declining from 13.1 million in FY24, and 13.8 million in FY23 which was…

India’s white-collar job market experienced a modest 3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) growth in hiring in August 2025, primarily driven by robust hiring in non-IT sectors and a surge in demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) roles, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak report. White-collar jobs typically refer to professional, managerial, or…

Artificial intelligence has long promised to reshape the labour market but new research from Stanford University has just confirmed what many young workers are already feeling. Entry-level employees are among the first to be displaced by generative AI. Led by renowned economist Erik Brynjolfsson, the study used high-frequency payroll data from ADP, the largest payroll…

The number of jobs in the management sector is going to rise with the advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI), but they will require a different skill set from the present prerequisites, according to Goa Institute of Management Director Ajit Parulekar. Contrary to the popular concern about AI causing a reduction in job opportunities, the veteran…

GATE 2026: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati on Thursday opened the registration window for the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) 2026. Interested candidates can apply for the entrance examination on the official website — gate2026.IITG.ac.in. GATE 2026 will be held by IIT Guwahati on February 7, 8, 14, and 15 in two shifts…

Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board on Saturday postponed JKSSB JE 2025 exam due to heavy rains in the state. The examination for Junior Engineer (Civil), which was to be held on September 7, has now been deferred without mentioning the new date at jkssb.nic.in. The new date of exam will be notified separately in…

Indian e-commerce platforms are ramping up seasonal hiring as they anticipate a surge in demand over the upcoming festive season. Major e-commerce platforms, including Flipkart, Amazon, and Myntra, have created over 3.8 lakh seasonal job opportunities across their supply chain, logistics, and customer service operations. Flipkart announced the creation of over 2.2 lakh seasonal roles,…

Fluency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming a core leadership skill, and it’s not limited to tech roles any longer. Anyone driving growth, performance, or long-term relevance needs to understand AI. According to McKinsey (2025), 92% of companies plan to increase their AI investments over the next three years, yet only 1% of leaders…

Even as formal job postings witnessed a decline in July, but was still 70 per cent above the pre-pandemic level, signaling a sustained hiring momentum, a report said on Thursday. According to a report by global job matching and hiring platform Indeed, despite the overall dip, high-skilled roles continue to lead the hiring momentum. Job…

India’s AI market is on the cusp of hyper-growth phase, seen at USD 28.8 billion by 2025 but faces severe talent crunch with only one qualified engineer available for every 10 open GenAI roles, a report by TeamLease Digital said on Thursday. As per the report, the most in-demand capabilities are specified prompt engineering, LLM…

New Delhi: Seasonal hiring by ecommerce companies is at a three-year high this festive period, driven by market leaders Amazon and Flipkart that are also onboarding far more female and differently abled temporary workers compared with the previous seasons. Ecommerce hiring is creating half a million seasonal jobs this year, as per findings of CIEL…

The Indian Air Force Agniveer Vayu Recruitment Rally 2025 commenced today at the Chhau Padia ground in Baripada, Odisha, with thousands of young aspirants from 12 states participating. The rally will run until September 3, 2025, and offers a golden opportunity for youth to join the Indian Air Force under the Agnipath scheme. The district…

The Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education (CGBSE) has declared the Class 10 and Class 12 Supplementary Result 2025. Students who appeared for the supplementary examinations can now check their results online through the official website cgbse.nic.in. To access the marksheet, candidates are required to enter their CGBSE Supplementary 2025 roll number and captcha code on…

Global organisations are undergoing a decisive shift. According to the IBM Global AI Adoption Index 2023, 42% of enterprises have actively deployed artificial intelligence (AI), while 40% are experimenting with the technology. At the same time, workplace expectations are evolving. The PwC Global Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2024 found that more than half (51%)…

Women’s employment rate in India nearly doubled in past seven years from 22 per cent in 2017-18 to 40.3 per cent in 2023-24, the labour ministry said on Monday. It said that the unemployment rate dipped from 5.6 per cent to 3.2 per cent in the same period. One of the key pillars for achieving…

Strategic leaders are in short supply and high demand. According to a 2023 study by Harvard Business Review, global organisations spend over USD 60 billion annually on leadership development Yet, Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace Report 2024 reveals a striking mismatch: while 78% of business leaders claim to actively engage with their teams, only…

New Delhi: More than 70% of startups are looking to upskill their employees in AI-based applications in their domain, Blockchain, and product management through short-term, skill-based programmes, according to a report by Imarticus Learning, a professional education and corporate training solutions provider. Also, the ‘hire-train-deploy’ model is gaining popularity, growing by 15% in FY25, enabling…

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday approved recruitment of 15,631 police and prison constables. In a special concession, candidates who crossed the maximum age limit in 2022 and 2023 too will be allowed to apply, said a Government Resolution (GR) or order. Earlier, only 50 per cent of posts could be filled up through direct recruitment,…

Patliputra University on Saturday released the admit cards for the undergraduate second semester examinations. Students, who will appear for the examination, can download their hall tickets from the official website at ppuponline.in. To download the hall ticket, candidates will need to enter their exam form number and date of birth. In case there is an…

A warming planet is weighing on workers’ health and productivity, according to a report highlighting the economic risks of climate change. As the frequency and intensity of heat waves increase, workers face a growing risk of heatstroke, dehydration, kidney disfunction and other effects, the joint study by the World Health Organization and World Meteorological Organization…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday released final answer key for the CSIR-UGC NET June 2025 session on its official website csirnet.nta.ac.in. The final answer key has been released following a answer key and the objection window, which allowed candidates to challenge any discrepancies. Notably, the NTA has dropped one question from the Life…

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examinations Board (WBJEEB) announced the final results of the WBJEE 2025 on Friday, after much delay due to legal troubles. Candidates who appeared for the test can now access and download their rank cards from the official websites — wbjeeb.nic.in and wbjeeb.in. A notification running on the board’s homepage reads:…

Today’s business landscape is evolving at a relentless pace. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), digital-first business models, shifting geopolitics, and intensifying stakeholder expectations are reshaping the competitive game. From global supply chains to investor priorities, the rules are being rewritten. In such a dynamic context, traditional leadership approaches are falling short. Today’s Leaders are…

The Staff Selection Commission has introduced different reform measures to shorten the recruitment cycle, including reduction in the duration of exam notice from around 45 days to 21 days, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday. Due to the cumulative effect of these measures, there has been a reduction in the recruitment cycle of various…

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday released the results of the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) University Grants Commission (UGC) National Eligibility Test (NET) (Joint CSIR UGC NET 2025) for the June 2025 session. Candidates who appeared for the Joint CSIR UGC NET 2025 examination can check the result and download their…

The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation added a record 2.18 million net formal jobs in June, which is the highest recorded addition since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, shows the provisional payroll data released by the ministry of labour and employment.. The net new jobs added in June were 8.9% higher when compared to…

The Madhya Pradesh government has announced that it will fill 22,500 entry-level posts in the state police force over the next three years to improve law and order, and in light of the upcoming Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2028, an official stated on Tuesday. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that the Madhya Pradesh Police…

Compass Group, the world’s largest caterer, plans to boost its India workforce by up to 75% over the next three years as it adds more clients, including global capability centres, an executive told Reuters. The UK-based company, which employs about 40,000 people in India across functions including food catering and facilities services, aims to double…

In an attempt to reach out to more customers this festive season, especially in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, Amazon India has created more than 150,000 seasonal work opportunities across its network of fulfilment centres, sort centres and last-mile delivery stations, up from 110,000 job opportunities last year. These seasonal jobs include direct and indirect work…

The government on Monday said location considerations and duration of internships are among the reasons for applicants not accepting offers made under the pilot project of the PM Internship Scheme (PMIS). The scheme, announced in the 2024-25 Budget, aims to provide internship opportunities to 1 crore youth in top 500 companies in 5 years and…

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to close the registration window for EPFO recruitment 2025 tomorrow, August 18. Aspiring candidates can apply for Enforcement Officer and Assistant PF Commissioner vacancies on UPSC’s official website, upsc.gov.in. The drive aims to fill 230 vacancies. in the organisation. Candidates should have a graduation degree in any subject…

The centralised admission process for Class 11 in Maharashtra has now moved into a decisive phase, with the Education Department announcing a “Special Round” to address remaining vacancies and accommodate students who were unable to secure seats earlier, according an HT report.This step follows the conclusion of the “Open to All” round and is aimed…

Mumbai: The Big Four are fast emerging as a powerful pipeline of C-suite talent, with their breadth of exposure, sector expertise, commercial acumen and ability to drive change now valued well beyond their finance and tax roots.Industry experts say around 30 to 50 leaders make the leap each year from professional services into corporate boardrooms,…

Kolkata | Bengaluru: India’s large alcohol and tobacco companies are ramping up hiring of women professionals. The diversity and inclusion push is aided by a young workforce that has shrugged off the negative social perception associated with working in these sectors, according to experts.At conglomerate ITC Ltd, where the cigarette business generates the most revenue…

AP DSC Results 2025: The Department of School Education (DSE), Andhra Pradesh, has declared the Mega DSC 2025 results. Candidates who appeared for the recruitment exam can now check their qualifying status on the official website, apdsc.apcfss.in, by logging in with their credentials. The Mega DSC was held to recruit 16,347 teachers across the state….

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday announced a uniform fee of ₹100 for preliminary tests of all competitive examinations in the state, with no fee to be charged for appearing in the mains. Kumar said the decision will benefit lakhs of youth aspiring for government jobs and comes just months ahead of the Bihar…

The Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday approved the recruitment of 15,000 police personnel in the state, the Chief Minister’s Office said. The cabinet also approved Viability Gap Funding for Solapur-Pune-Mumbai route. In another decision, the cabinet relaxed norms for guarantors of loans under schemes run by different public sector undertakings of the Social Justice department.

State Bank of India on Thursday announced the launch of a special personal loan scheme for Agniveers under the Government of India’s short-term Agnipath recruitment programme on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day. Under this loan scheme, Agniveers with a salary account at SBI can avail loans up to Rs 4 lakh without any…

Mumbai: Bajaj Finance managing director Rajeev Jain emerged as the highest-paid top executive of a non-banking finance company in fiscal 2025 with a total package exceeding ₹65 crore. Including employee stock options worth ₹40 crore, his overall earnings crossed ₹105 crore for the year, according to the lender’s annual report. Arvind Kapil, MD of Poonawalla…

The Consortium of Medical, Engineering, and Dental Colleges of Karnataka (COMEDK) announced the Undergraduate Entrance Test (UGET) 2025 Round 2 counselling seat allotment on Tuesday. Candidates who attempted the exam can check their seat allotment results on the official website, comedk.org, by logging in with their credentials. COMEDK UGET 2025: How to check seat allotment…

PwC India, is looking to increase its annual revenue to three times its current level within the next five years as part of its Vision 2030 strategy, the firm said Tuesday. The growth will be supported by annual investments equivalent to more than 5 percent of revenue in technology, innovation and capability building, alongside a…

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced an extension for the deadline to submit preference choices for the first round of NEET UG counselling 2025. Originally, students were required to finalize and submit their college and course preferences by August 11, 2025. With this extension, the release of the round 1 seat allotment results will…

Several lateral hires offered roles at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) are rethinking their decisions to resign, as onboarding timelines remain uncertain. According to a report by The Times of India, around 650 experienced professionals who were set to join TCS between July and September have been left in limbo after the company conveyed that onboarding…

India has emerged as the global leader in generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) course enrolments, according to Coursera’s Global Skills Report 2025 released on Thursday. With more than 1.3 million GenAI learners in 2024, India led the world in terms of online AI engagement. However, it ranked 89th out of 109 countries in overall proficiency, as…

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) is set to release the WBJEE 2025 final results on August 7. Once declared, candidates can access their scorecards on the official website — wbjeeb.nic.in. Following the result announcement, the board will also release the cut-off list, which will be determined by factors such as the number…

Nearly seven in ten chief financial officers (CFOs) in India leave their roles within 24 months, making finance leadership one of the most unstable positions in corporate India. Once considered a steady role, the CFO job is now marked by high churn, with mandate misalignment emerging as the top trigger for exits, according to data…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati is expected to begin the GATE 2026 registration process in August 2025. Candidates aiming for MTech or research programmes can find details on eligibility, required documents, and application steps below. Based on past patterns, the GATE 2026 exam is tentatively scheduled for February 14, 15, 21, and 22….

Amid persisting concerns over youth unemployment, government data shows that out of more than 1.6 crore candidates trained under the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) since 2015, only 24.3 lakh have secured job placements, accounting for less than 15% of the total trained youth, as per The Times of India. In a written reply…

The Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) on Monday proposed a major change in the examination process for government job recruitments across various departments in the state. APPSC is planning to conduct the preliminary exam only if the number of applications received exceeds 200 times the number of posts notified. This means that if a…

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is set to release the Class 10 supplementary results 2025 shortly on its official website, results.cbse.nic.in. Students who appeared for the supplementary exam can download their provisional mark sheets immediately after checking their results. This will help avoid any discrepancies before collecting the original documents from their respective…

It is an organisation that pretty much touches every soul on the planet and yet not many know about it. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s largest technical professional organisation, and it oversees the setting of technical standards in areas ranging from communications and aerospace to healthcare, software and energy….

The NEET PG 2025 examination concluded on Sunday and the answer key will be released by several coaching institutions soon. The exam was concluded on Sunday at 233 test cities across country. The exam was conducted by NBE in a single shift from 9 am to 12:30 pm. The question paper and NEET PG 2025…

New Delhi: Andhra Pradesh government is set to launch a LinkedIn-like portal to connect blue-collared job seekers with corporates, marking a significant step towards delivering its election promise of generating two million jobs in five years. The first-of-its-kind portal Naipunyam, which literally translates to skill in Telugu, is likely to be launched on September 1….

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) will release the first round final seat allotment result for the Karnataka Common Entrance Test (KCET or UGCET) counselling today, August 2, 2025. Candidates who filled college course preferences can check their allotment status on the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in using the login credentials. The authority had already announced first round…

India’s white-collar job market grew 7% year-on-year in July, with the Naukri JobSpeak Index rising to 3,074, up from 2,877 a year earlier. The uptick was largely powered by non-IT sectors, with hospitality (+26%), insurance (+22%), education (+16%) and oil & gas (+13%) driving the momentum. “Non-IT sectors have been showing solid hiring momentum for…

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) on Friday declared the provisional seat allotment results for both the Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET or KCET) and Karnataka’s state quota for NEET UG 2025. Candidates who applied can check the allotment on the official website: cetonline.karnataka.gov.in. The candidates need to enter their CET number and date of birth….

Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharath Rozgar Yojana (PMVBRY) is a great help to first-time job seekers who often are perceived as lacking in basic skills, said Salil Sankar, Regional PF Commissioner I, EPFO, on Thursday. He was addressing an awareness session on PMVBRY organised by the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC) in Bengaluru. According…

Rozgar Mela will continue to act as a catalyst for expeditious filling up of vacant posts in various government bodies and organisations, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. Filling up of vacant posts is a continuous process, he said. “Details of various recruitments, including state-wise and category-wise breakup and newly…

New Delhi: The government will likely roll out one more phase of its pilot project in a month before launching an expanded version of the PM Internship scheme later this fiscal, people aware of the details said. Given that internship offers finally accepted by candidates are only about a third of those made by companies…

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay has launched the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Master’s (JAM) 2026, opening the way for postgraduate science admissions across India. The registration process will begin on September 5, 2025, through the portal jam2026.iitb.ac.in and will remain open until October 12, 2025. IIT JAM 2026 how…

Bengaluru: Employers in key industries are planning measured compensation increases, with salary increments projected to range between 6.2% and 11.3% across industries, according to the TeamLease Services’ Jobs and Salaries Primer FY26. Some city and role-level salary increments may go up to 13.8%. The report is based on data from 1,308 businesses in 23 industries…

The Telangana State Council of Higher Education (TSCHE) has released the phase 2 seat allotment results for the Telangana State Engineering, Agriculture, and Medical Common Entrance Test (TS EAMCET) 2025 today, July 29. Students who took part in phase 2 counselling can now download their allotment result from the official website, tgeapcet.nic.in, using the ‘Candidates…

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) NTPC result will be declared soon on RRB websites and candidates are advised to keep a check regularly. RRB NTPC exam was held from June 5 to June 24, 2025, with about 12 lakh candidates appearing for the examination. RRB NTPC CBT One Result 2025: Steps to download scorecard PDF…

After thousands of tech jobs were cut in the US due to AI push, tech layoffs have now come to India. India’s largest IT exporter and private-sector employer, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), has decided to lay off around 2% of its workforce, or roughly over 12,000 employees, over the year as macro uncertainties and AI-led…

NEET UG Counselling 2025 Schedule Revised: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) on Sunday revised the schedule for the first round of NEET UG 2025 counselling following candidates’ request to extend the deadline. The new last date for registration is July 31, while the seat allotment results will be announced on August 3 instead of the…

The UP government is now focusing on creating more job opportunities for the skilled labour force of the state. The state government is trying to create more entry level jobs for the ITI trained youth in the state. To fulfil the goals, it has renewed their partnership with the Vision India Services, a workforce solution…

Technology firms are grappling with a major shortage of AI-trained professionals, with only 15–20% of the workforce equipped with artificial intelligence skills. This talent gap has led to a noticeable change in hiring approaches across the industry. Whether it’s large IT companies like HCLTech, digital engineering firms like Publicis Sapient, or AI startups such as…

More than half of India’s blue-grey collar women workers with less than one year of experience plan to leave their jobs within the next 12 months, according to a report by the Udaiti Foundation in partnership with staffing firm Quess Corp. However, the attrition rate drops sharply to 3% among those who stay in their…

DU Admission 2025: Candidates who could not get an admission into Delhi University for undergraduate courses have another chance, with several popular colleges reporting vacancies in sought-after programmes. The merit list for the second round under Common Seat Allocation System 2025 will be published on July 28. For those wanting to choose commerce, Shri Ram…

India’s healthcare and workplace wellness landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with wellness emerging as a national priority in the road to Viksit Bharat 2047, according to a new report. This is being shaped by rising medical inflation (14%), increased chronic disease risk, a digitally empowered workforce and a growing demand for inclusive and preventive…

Mumbai: Even as women’s overall share in blue-grey collar roles rose to 19 per cent in 2023-24, there is a huge attrition rate, especially with those with less than one year of experience, a report said on Thursday. Despite women’s overall share in blue-grey collar roles rising to 19 per cent in FY24 from 16…

Salary transparency is increasingly becoming a common feature in job postings in India, with some sectors being more open than others in disclosing pay information, according to a survey based on postings on job platform Indeed. In early 2025, the share of job postings that included salary information on Indeed India crossed the 50% mark,…

Bengaluru | Kolkata: India’s tier-II and III cities are driving a sharp uptick in manpower demand ahead of the festive season, as companies ramp up hiring in these centres to tap into the next wave of growth beyond metros. Demand for temporary workers is soaring in Jaipur, Indore, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Lucknow, Surat, Kochi, Nagpur, Bhubaneswar,…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to grant its provisional nod for appearing in counselling of NEET-UG-2025 to two candidates, who faced power outage in their examination centres in Madhya Pradesh. A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar, however, listed petitions of Navya Nayak and S Sai Priya for further hearing…

The Consortium of National Law Universities (CNLUs) on Monday announced the exam date for the Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 2026. According to the notification, the premier law entrance test will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2 pm to 4 pm in offline mode. Meanwhile, the application portal for CLAT 2026 will…

The Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education (APSCHE) and the Department of Technical Education will announce the round 1 seat allotment results for AP EAMCET 2025 counselling on Monday, July 22. Candidates can check their seat allotment status on the official website: eapcet-sche.aptonline.in/EAPCET. AP EAMCET 2025 round 1 seat allotment result: The registration process…

As many as 4,291 positions are lying vacant at aviation regulators DGCA and BCAS as well as at state-owned Airports Authority of India but the shortfall has not impacted the functioning of these organisations, the government said on Monday. Many posts were also created in recent times at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA),…

Employee mobility is becoming a critical part of talent strategy as companies look for new ways to close skill gaps and build future-ready teams, found a survey by professional services firm EY. The EY 2025 Mobility Reimagined Survey delved into the pivotal role of mobility in driving organisational growth and enhancing talent retention among Indian…

Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik and Raipur are the fastest growing non-metro hubs where professional opportunity is accelerating, finds the inaugural edition of the Cities on the Rise list by professional network LinkedIn. The report spotlights the top 10 cities in India where job market momentum and economic opportunity are growing. With over four out five…

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will close the registration window for IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2025 on Monday, July 21. The recruitment drive aims to fill 6,215 vacancies, including 5,208 posts for Probationary Officers (PO) and 1,007 posts for Specialist Officers (SO). Interested and eligible candidates can apply on the official website,…

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), under the Ministry of Labour, has appointed 451 candidates as insurance medical officers through the Union Public Service Commission’s (UPSC) Pratibha Setu portal, reported TOI. These candidates had cleared all stages of the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) in 2022 and 2023 but did not make the final merit…

India’s festive season is expected to create more than 216,000 seasonal jobs between July and December this year, marking a 15–20% year-on-year jump in temporary and gig hiring, according to staffing firm Adecco India. Strong consumer sentiment, favourable monsoon rains, post-election optimism and aggressive festive promotions across retail, logistics, ecommerce, BFSI, hospitality and travel sectors…

India’s business process management (BPM) industry is in the midst of a structural overhaul, with voice-based roles, once the sector’s bedrock,now accounting for just 26% of active job openings, according to a new report. Hiring is pivoting sharply toward non-voice, knowledge processing, and emerging technology roles, which together make up the remaining 74%, driven by…

The State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, is set to publish the provisional merit list for MHT CET 2025 on July 18, 2025. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam will be able to check their provisional standings by visiting the official portal — cetcell.mahacet.org. To access the list, candidates must log in using their…

Artificial intelligence is now handling initial job interviews in many tech companies. Firms like Fractal Analytics and UST are using AI to screen candidates. AI conducts interviews, designs tests, and checks for cheating. It also analyzes candidate communication. This technology helps companies find better candidates and reduces hiring time. Recruiters can then focus on candidate…

The Directorate of Technical Education (DoTE), Tamil Nadu, will release the tentative seat allotment result for round 1 of Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 today, July 17. This round covers candidates with ranks from 1 to 39,145. The choice filling process for round 1 closed on July 16. Candidates can check their allotment status…

The real fear around artificial intelligence among the country’s highest-paid professionals isn’t job loss—it’s the potential erosion of creativity. According to a report by white-collar hiring platform Naukri.com released on Wednesday, 40% of those earning ₹15 lakh per annum and above said AI could reduce creativity in their work. This concern is most acute in…

India’s festive season is expected to generate over 2.16 lakh seasonal jobs in the second half of 2025, marking a 15-20 per cent year-on-year increase in gig and temporary employment, a report said on Wednesday. The rise in festive hiring is being driven by sectors, including retail, e-commerce, BFSI, logistics, hospitality, travel, and FMCG, workforce…

India’s Global Capability Centres (GCCs) saw a rise in hiring volumes by 8-10% in the first quarter of FY26, compared to a subdued fourth quarter of FY25, which saw a decline of 3-6%, reflecting a return to strategic, skill-focused recruitment practices. The sector is deliberately moving away from volume hiring, focusing instead on securing high-value…

The Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC) has released the official notification for the Combined Civil Services Examination–II (CCSE‑II) 2025, offering 645 vacancies across various state government departments. The recruitment drive covers both Group 2 (interview posts) and Group 2A (non‑interview posts), providing a significant opportunity for graduates to secure roles in departments such as…

India’s employment landscape is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. Once overshadowed by major metropolitan hubs like Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and Gurgaon, smaller cities such as Udaipur, Vizag, Warangal, Lucknow and Indore are now emerging as dynamic centres for job creation. Over the past few years, India has witnessed a fundamental shift in its employment…

Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (TANUVAS) has officially released the UG Provisional Rank List 2025 for its B.Tech and BVSc & AH programmes. Candidates who applied for these undergraduate courses can now access the provisional rank lists through the university’s official website at tanuvas.ac.in. TANUVAS Rank List 2025: The provisional lists have been…

Hindustan Unilever’s move to appoint Priya Nair as the first female chief executive and managing director in its 92-year history marks a milestone for India’s largest fast-moving consumer goods company. Data, however, shows a glaring absence of women continues at the top of corporate leadership in India. Overall representation of women in the top job…

Strange things seem to be happening in tech. On the one hand, there is a profusion of job cuts, most of which are attributed to artificial intelligence (AI), with bosses claiming that it can do the jobs of mainly entry-level workers faster and better. Google has laid off 12,000 workers over the past two years,…

Consumer goods companies, retailers, ecommerce platforms and logistics firms have stepped up hiring requirements for the upcoming festive season by 20-25% more than last year, expecting a strong recovery in sales, said senior executives of companies and hiring firms. Gig and temporary workers will comprise the bulk of the hiring. One of the largest ecommerce…

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to newly appointed youth in various government departments and organisations via video conferencing at the 16th edition of Rozgar Mela. The recruits, selected from across the country, will be joining the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Home…

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) appointed Priya Nair, president of parent Unilever’s Beauty and Wellbeing division, as its new managing director and CEO, effective August 2025. With this move, Nair becomes one of the few women to head a major publicly listed Indian company. Her appointment comes at a time when gender representation in top corporate…

In a significant recruitment drive, the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have conducted Computer Based Tests (CBTs) for more than 1.86 crore candidates since November 2024. The exams were held under seven separate notifications for 55,197 vacancies, with over 9,000 appointments already issued in the first quarter of the 2025–26 financial year. The total appointments are…

Professional services firm Aon has made significant strides in India recently. Last year, it expanded its risk, health, and reinsurance capabilities through a key acquisition. It has also accelerated its “Aon United” strategy, bringing together talent and capability across verticals. Additionally, India houses a significant business hub for Aon, with over 7,000 employees. “India is…

As AI, cybersecurity, and digital innovation reshape global hiring strategies, India has emerged as a core pillar in the global tech talent economy. Led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, six Indian cities now rank among the Asia Pacific’s top 10 destinations for tech talent acquisition. A new report by Colliers, Global Tech Markets: Top Talent Locations…

The Odisha government has introduced a fail system at Class 5 and 8 annual examinations from the current academic year, an official notification said. To implement the decision, the government on Wednesday brought necessary amendments to Odisha Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Rules, 2010. As per a notification issued by state School…

The Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA) has started the KCET 2025 counselling process for candidates who qualified the Karnataka Undergraduate Common Entrance Test (UGCET). If you’re eligible, you can now enter your college and course preferences online. To do this, candidates must scan the QR code provided in their verification slip, using the link available on…

Ironically, artificial intelligence (AI), which is supposed to render a lot of humans redundant, is fighting over humans, for the moment. Big as well as small AI companies are competing to hire the brightest minds in the field, triggering talent wars. Recent developments have highlighted just how fierce and personal this competition has become, with…

India’s tier 2 cities continue to emerge as key engines driving the nation’s employment growth, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker. While overall national hiring held steady month-on-month (0%) and grew by 20% YoY, tier 2 markets have surged ahead, growing 28% YoY and outpacing the national average significantly. Coimbatore (+26%), Nagpur (+24%), and…

After releasing the answer keys yesterday, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to declare the CUET UG 2025 result soon on its official website, cuet.nta.nic.in. Candidates will be able to check their individual scorecards using their application number and date of birth. CUET UG Result Announcement in 2024 However, the exact date and time…

The Telangana Council of Higher Education (TGCHE) will announce the Telangana State Integrated Common Entrance Test (TS ICET) 2025 results on July 7. Candidates who appeared for the exam can check their scores on the official website, icet.tgche.ac.in, once the results are made public. TS ICET Result 2025: Final answer key Along with the scorecards,…

Fresher hiring in India increased by 11% in June 2025, majorly led by increased demand in the accounting segment, insurance sector, and AI/ML, according to Naukri JobSpeak Report June 2025. “Fresher hiring in non-tech sectors continues to gain traction, reflecting expanding opportunities for young professionals,” said Pawan Goyal, Chief Business Officer, Naukri. Among leading Indian…

India’s white-collar job market recorded an 11% year-on-year growth in June, driven by an uptick in hiring across key service sectors and a rebound in fresher recruitment, according to the latest Naukri JobSpeak Index. The index rose to 2,854 in June 2025 from 2,582 a year ago, signaling broad-based hiring momentum. Fresher hiring grew 11%…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) might be becoming more integral in a company’s decision-making and strategy development but employers still continue to turn to business school graduates for their versatility and strategic thinking, according to a new survey by Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC). Employers might be reporting ongoing influence of inflation and recession fears on their…

The Madhya Pradesh Board of Secondary Education (MPBSE) has started evaluating answer sheets of the Class 10 and 12 second (supplementary) examinations. The evaluation is being conducted in two phases and involves checking nearly 9 lakh answer sheets submitted by more than 3.5 lakh students. Two-phase evaluation process underway According to the MPBSE schedule, the…

Amid low single-digit salary hikes and increasing uncertainty in the job market, the IT industry is seeing a sharp rise in moonlighting-related verifications, The Times of India reported. Companies are now scanning for overlapping employment — clear indicators of concurrent roles or undisclosed prior engagements. These discrepancies are automatically flagged and escalated for client review….

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will release the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 results today, July 4. The official update confirming the result date was shared by NTA through its X (formerly Twitter) handle. Candidates who appeared for the exam between May 13 and June 3 can check their scorecards online once the…

The West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination Board (WBJEEB) has delayed the release of the WBJEE 2025 results, causing growing anxiety among one lakh candidates. As per past year trends, the results are typically declared within 20 to 48 days after the exam. This year, the exam was held on April 28, and based on previous…

Cities like Hyderabad, Chennai and Ahmedabad are emerging as the new hotspots for career-driven compensation growth, outperforming legacy economic hubs, finds a new report. The most promising growth stories are playing out beyond the traditional economic centres, finds Indeed’s inaugural PayMap survey, which reveals a significant shift in India’s salary landscape. The survey is based…

Haryana Education Minister Mahipal Dhanda on Wednesday said that meritorious students of government schools will get free coaching to help them succeed in competitive exams like JEE, National Defence Academy and others. The Education Department is preparing a pilot project for this purpose, he said. Dhanda said the state government is committed to further improving…

The Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) released the Round 3 seat allotment result for JoSAA Counselling 2025 on July 2. Candidates who took part in the third round of counselling can now check their allotment status on the official website at josaa.nic.in. JoSAA Counselling 2025: Merit list released, admission process continues The seat allotment result…

The University of Delhi (DU) has announced a special opportunity for students who missed their semester examinations in May “due to the situation during Operation Sindoor”. In an official statement, Professor Gurpreet Singh Tuteja, Controller of Examinations, said that the university has made provisions for affected undergraduate and postgraduate students of the 2024-25 academic year…

The race for artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is heating up globally, yet significant gaps exist between business ambitions and the actual technological execution. Recent findings by NetApp, cited by a ToI report (by Supriya Roy), reveal that while a substantial 81% of organisations worldwide are either piloting or scaling AI initiatives, and 88% feel prepared…

The government skill and talent initiatives are not effectively reaching the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) engaged in the manufacturing activities, as a staggering 71 per cent of small firms say government-run skill-training programmes haven’t helped them, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. The report observed that approximately 61 per cent of…

There are high levels of well-being and satisfaction among Indian employees, but also growing expectations around flexibility, personalisation of benefits, and long-term support, finds a new report. Employers have emerged as the most trusted source of affordable, quality healthcare, presenting to them an opportunity to outpace their competition by adapting their benefits strategy and building…

Nearly 88% of India’s workforce is in low-competency occupations in 2023-24 with just five sectors accounting for over 66% of vocational training, the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC) said in its report, suggesting need for targeted policy interventions to develop a resilient and future-ready workforce. As per the report, IT and ITeS, textile and apparel, electronics,…

AI is now woven into the fabric of daily work with 72% of respondents using it regularly across the globe a whopping 92% in India. However, the true value of AI is being captured by a smaller subset of companies that go beyond tool deployment to fully redesign workflows, a new Boston Global Group found….

Bengaluru: India-based global capability centres (GCCs) are sharpening their focus on employee upskilling as they evolve into hubs driving business strategies and technological innovations of their parent firms. GCCs of Walmart, SAP, Thales, Intuit, and Barclays are rolling out learning academies, upskilling platforms, partnerships with top universities, simulation and virtual reality tools, hackathons, and shadowing…

As corporate India grapples with unprecedented volatility, from tariffs to supply chain disruptions and military conflicts that threaten to escalate into full-scale war, the ask from organisations while hiring leaders is becoming more layered and demanding than ever. Where planning for the future is becoming increasingly challenging, companies want leaders who don’t flinch when markets…

Two in five of the Gen Z white-collar workforce in India are unhappy with their current pay, according to new research commissioned by Deel, a payroll and human resources (HR) platform for global teams. It is most apparent in metros such as Delhi-National Capital Region (55%) and Mumbai (48%), probably due to higher cost of…

The Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research (IISERs) have released the results of the IISER Aptitude Test (IAT) 2025. Candidates who appeared for the entrance exam can now check their scores on the official website, iiseradmission.in, using their user ID and password. Rank cards can also be downloaded from the same portal. IISER IAT…

Gig and freelance hiring in India’s blue-collar sector surged by 92% year-on-year in 2024, reflecting the growing demand for flexible, on-demand labour. This growth has been fuelled primarily by the rapid rise of e-commerce, food delivery, and ride-hailing platforms, according to a new report from WorkIndia, a blue and grey-collar recruitment platform. The report is…

Geopolitical tensions, including wars in the Middle East, have impacted the Indian workplace with 63 per cent of respondents confirming that their companies are either freezing hiring or downsizing teams, claims a report. Over 63 per cent of respondents said their companies are either freezing hiring or downsizing teams with another 15 per cent noting…

Bengaluru: India Inc is moving towards better inclusion of LGBTQ+ at the workplace with sustained strategies. Companies such as Godrej Consumer Products, Axis Bank, Capgemini, Merck and NatWest are not just expanding hiring from the LGBTQ+ community by partnering with specialised sourcing firms, but also running mentorship initiatives, organising workshops on pronoun usage and gender…

The dates of entrance test for Panjab University’s LLB course and Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive (Preliminary) Examination are clashing , leaving a section of students in the lurch. Students in Himachal Pradesh urged the state government and the Panjab University authorities to reschedule the tests. The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service Combined Competitive (Preliminary)…

From 65 lakh students failing Class 10 and 12 board exams in 2023, the number is down to 51.27 lakh in 2024 but worries persist as Open School efforts to help lakhs of students bridge over the boards continue to be far less than satisfactory. STATE WISE Apart from Madhya Pradesh, the hill states of…

AI is advancing at an unprecedented pace, and the fear of large-scale job displacement looms heavily in the minds of millions of workers worldwide. In response, many AI advocates and futurists have tried to offer a silver lining: while AI may replace certain jobs, it will also generate new ones in areas such as AI…

Not everyone pursues a business degree early on, making mid-career the perfect time to gain managerial skills for professional growth. That’s where the Executive Programme in Business Management from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Indorecomes in. Designed for working professionals, this flexible programme specialises in developing strategic thinking, sharpening leadership, and boosting business acumen—ideal…

A global survey by cloud communications and IT service provider GoTo and Workplace Intelligence reveals that while employees are using artificial intelligence (AI) at the workplace, many are deploying it in situations their supervisors wouldn’t approve of—and the productivity boom AI promised remains largely elusive. According to the report, titled ‘The Pulse of Work in…

The automotive industry continues its lead over other sectors in terms of pay hikes, offering double-digit increments, outperforming average single-digit raises for most of India Inc. Automotive companies will likely issue a 10.1% salary hike for FY25 compared to an average more than 8% for other Indian corporates, according to Deloitte’s ‘Performance and Rewards Trends…

The Railway Ministry has decided to fill up 6,374 vacant positions in 51 categories of technical posts, including signal and telecommunication department, across all 17 railway zones and various production units in the country. Earlier on June 10, the ministry wrote to all zonal railways and said that it assessed the vacancies of technicians placed…

The current global business environment is marked by volatility due to geopolitical tensions, shifting monetary policies, trade dynamics, and emerging technologies. As a result, long-term planning is becoming increasingly difficult for businesses. Macro fluctuations affect corporate strategies, pushing companies to rethink supply chains and hiring policies. Businesses must therefore adopt agile risk management, monitor market…

In a world where geopolitical shifts, climate events, and technological disruptions can bring industries to a halt, organisations are recognising a hard truth: without an optimised supply chain, business continuity is at risk. According to the IMARC 2024 report, the Indian supply chain analytics market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate…

Indian job postings rebounded strongly in May, up 8.9%, following eight consecutive monthly declines, according to data from hiring platform Indeed. However, they are 1.8% lower than a year ago and around 16% below their peak. Despite trending downwards recently, Indian job postings are almost 80% above pre-pandemic levels, ranking highly compared with other major…

Lab environments in India’s life sciences research companies could be “future-ready” in terms of being technologically advanced, adaptive and sustainable, a new survey of senior and middle management suggests. The findings of the ‘Global Life Sciences 2025 Survey Report’ by Unispace, an Australia-based firm that designs offices, suggest that the country’s life sciences industry is…

New Delhi: Recruiters in India are shifting their focus from speed to substance. Nearly 75% of them are now investing up to 70% of their hiring budgets into AI-driven recruitment tools and platforms, according to new LinkedIn research, signalling a decisive move toward prioritising the quality of hires over simply filling roles fast. The India…

Talent management has become a critical agenda item in corporate boardrooms, with directors expanding their oversight beyond the traditional focus on CEO succession, reported TOI. While overseeing the CEO’s replacement was once the primary talent-related responsibility, boards are now dedicating substantial time to broader talent development and leadership pipelines throughout the organisation. According to a…

Is upskilling the missing piece in your career growth puzzle? For the urban professional navigating today’s job landscape, the answer is increasingly clear. A recent survey reveals a striking correlation: professionals who completed at least one certification or learning program within the year received 2.5x higher increments during their appraisals than those who didn’t. In…

With just 23.9 per cent of employers offering full sponsorship for upskilling, 46 per cent of employees chose to self-fund their recent learning initiatives, a report said on Wednesday. The TeamLease Edtech report – Impact of Upskilling on Performance Appraisals – has revealed that only 23.9 per cent of employers offered to sponsor upskilling of…

Amid a big shift happening in the India jobs scene, with small cities and towns seeing a remarkable increase in hiring, job openings in tier-2 cities rose by nearly 42%, far surpassing the 19% increase noted in tier-1 cities, ToI reported on June 9 citing the Randstad Talent Insights Report 2025. This growth signals a…

India’s innovation economy is experiencing a dynamic shift, and at the heart of this transformation are premier institutions, such as the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi), that are building the next generation of innovators and creators. With its pioneering Certificate Programme in Design Thinking and Innovation, IIT Delhi is redefining how professionals, entrepreneurs,…

Bengaluru: Corporate India’s hiring intentions for the quarter to September are the second highest among 42 countries covered in the latest ManpowerGroup Employment Outlook Survey, a finding that – despite a slight moderation since last quarter – experts attributed to the underlying growth momentum in the country amid global geopolitical and economic upheavals. Hiring intentions…

The annual appraisals season is all too familiar. Same or similar templates like before, timelines, calibrations, anticipation and anxiety. For HR and leadership, it’s most often a period of operational precision and flawless execution. But behind this process lies something far more delicate, a deeply personal experience for each employee. Beyond workflows and dashboards, this…

The booming electronics manufacturing sector, among the biggest Make-in-India success stories, is facing twin manpower challenges across the hierarchy spectrum: Shortage of both blue-collar shopfloor workers and top-draw engineering talent. The gap is the most acute in the AI- and robotics-embracing smartphone industry, where dedicated benefits are set to end soon, staffing executives said. TeamLease…

The integration of AI in enterprises is no more an option but an imperative. As far as innovations go, its ascent has been swift, its promise seductive in terms of productivity gains, streamlined operations, and algorithmic precision. But beneath the glitter lies a growing disquiet as far as India is concerned. For a country that…

Anthropic.ai founder Dario Amodei has set the cat among the pigeons by predicting that AI could eliminate half of all entry-level, white-collar jobs within five years. Aneesh Raman, a senior leader in LinkedIn, sees “the bottom rung of the job ladder breaking”, with entry-level coding, para-legal and consulting analyst jobs under threat of being “replaced…

Sahaj Retail Ltd, a Kanoria Foundation initiative, on Monday said it has tied up with Techno India Group to launch a blue-collar skilling initiative aimed at training one lakh youth in rural and semi-urban areas. In the first phase, the skill training initiative would be conducted across five states, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Odisha,…

White-collar hiring in India is showing strong momentum, with a 2% month-over-month (MoM) and a significant year-over-year (YoY) growth, according to the latest foundit Insights Tracker, a monthly report by the job platform foundit (formerly Monster APAC & ME). Leading this surge is the consumer electronics sector, which saw a remarkable 70% YoY spike, while…

Government jobs aspirants can now apply for recruitment tests conducted by the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) through an upgraded mobile application developed by it, a top official said on Thursday. He said the upgraded ‘mySSC app’ will be of great help to job aspirants, especially those from rural areas. “All candidates applying for recruitment exams…

NEW DELHI: On days, even the early bird can have a tough hunt. Ask Atul Dangayach. Managing director of the eponymous group, he has kickstarted an earlierthan-usual search for two general managers to run his upcoming properties in Bengaluru. “It’s getting harder to find the right general managers, especially for large luxury assets,” said Dangayach….

Around 51 per cent of Global Capability Centres in India, which hosts over 1,700 GCCs, find talent retention the most significant challenge as demand for specialised talent grows, a report said on Thursday. Talent retention is the most significant challenge faced by GCCs, with 51 per cent of respondents identifying it as their top concern,…

The Class of 2025 has higher salary offers across top campuses after a flat 2024, signalling a pickup in hiring activity, according to the Deloitte Campus Workforce Trends: Placement Cycle 2025 report, which analysed placements across 508 institutions. Median salaries for MBAs and BTechs are expected to rise 8.3% and 4.3% year-on-year, respectively, after declining…

Even as AI reshapes workforces across India, those closest to building and deploying it—engineers—appear the most anxious about its impact on their careers. According to the Upskilling Trends Report 2025–26 released by edtech firm Great Learning, only 64% of BE/B Tech graduates reported a positive outlook on AI, compared to 89% of MBA graduates and…

A total of 54378 candidates of the 180422 who appeared in both papers 1 and 2 have qualified in JEE (Advanced) 2025. Rajit Gupta of IIT Delhi zone is the top ranker in the Common Rank List (CRL), scoring 332 out of 360 marks. Devdutta Majhi of IIT Kharagpur zone is the top-ranked female candidate…

India’s job market is witnessing high mobility with a significant percentage of professionals actively seeking new roles, many are now negotiating for better pay within their current organisations, says a survey. The latest Talent Trends India 2025 report by Michael Page reveals that 62 per cent of professionals have negotiated a raise this year, and…

New Delhi: White-collar hiring in India remained steady in May, with job platform Naukri’s JobSpeak Index inching up to 2,807—a marginal rise from 2,799 a year ago. While the overall numbers held firm, hiring activity showed notable momentum in emerging sectors and among experienced professionals.Artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) roles saw a significant year-on-year…

India’s green sector is expected to add close to 7.29 million jobs by FY28, as it is witnessing aggressive investment in building green tech capabilities, NLB Services said on Monday. The majority of the new job creation is set to be fuelled by industries like renewable energy, waste management, electric vehicles, sustainable textiles, and green…

“The hype in Generative AI will temper, but the technology will remain and grow as a powerful force in economy and society. Product managers must be prepared to adjust their plans and make use of new opportunities as they arise in this fast-moving landscape.” This is the takeaway of ‘Generative AI Approaches and Implications for…

In corner offices and boardrooms, as executives become more mindful of their health and well-being, they are integrating short bursts of physical activities into their workday—from walking meetings and treadmill desks to quick desk workouts. C-suite leaders are embracing everything from light exercise to the emerging concept of “exercise snacking” as practical ways to stay…

Mumbai: Fresh graduates at some of India’s top colleges are enduring one of their toughest placement years yet, with intake by prominent recruiters falling by more than half, according to college sources and top company officials. People said India Inc has turned cautious in fresher hiring due to lower workforce needs amid global geopolitical turmoil…

Microsoft’s chief product officer has come out in defence of computer science education and software engineers, days after the company laid off thousands of them, raising concerns that artificial intelligence may be replacing human coders faster than expected. Aparna Chennapragada, who is chief product officer for experiences and devices at Microsoft, said she “fundamentally disagrees”…

Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven algorithms to send hyper-personalised push notifications and email campaigns. Capitalising on Generative AI to craft product descriptions based on browsing history and purchase behavior. Tailoring health content and recommendations using search history, prescription data, and seasonal trends. Do these scenarios sound familiar? In today’s AI-powered marketing landscape, they’re more common than…

Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) Managing Director Rohit Jawa received a total remuneration of Rs 23.23 crore in FY25 — a 3.75% increase from the previous year, the company revealed in its latest annual report. Jawa’s compensation included a fixed salary of Rs 3.65 crore, allowances worth Rs 11.45 crore, a bonus of Rs 3.78 crore,…

Gone are the days when Artificial Intelligence (AI) was a mere buzzword confined to labs or IT departments—it’s now either defining the core capabilities of a company or driving its growth as a strategic business lever. No longer relegated as a support function, AI is the new business imperative, rapidly informing process optimisation, value creation,…

Bengaluru: India’s employment market is likely to see a 2.8% incremental workforce expansion or new job creation in the first half of FY26 (April -September), down from 7.1% in October-March FY25, according to the latest Employment Outlook Report from TeamLease Services. The report, which draws insights from over 1,263 employers across 23 industries and 20…