New officials have been appointed to key National Testing Agency posts. This move follows significant concerns over the NEET exam paper leak. The government is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the examination system. A high-powered task force was also announced to recommend reforms.
The National Testing Agency announced UGC-NET 2026 final answer keys for 84 subjects. Fresh examinations were ordered for English, Commerce, and Sociology papers due to errors. These re-examinations are scheduled for September 9 and 10. Candidates will not need to pay any additional examination fee.
A high-powered task force seeks public suggestions for reforms to India's examination system. The panel is examining ways to strengthen institutional mechanisms and safeguard examination integrity. It aims to create a robust, secure, and transparent examination system for all. Suggestions are invited from students, parents, teachers, and civil...
Procter & Gamble’s global technology chief Seth Cohen said Indian universities are adapting quickly to new technologies, helping create a talent pool that is increasingly important to the company’s global technology operations.
Artificial intelligence is reshaping campus hiring as employers increasingly adopt it. Organizations are boosting recruitment budgets and strengthening internship programs for talent. AI integration is redefining campus readiness and driving demand for new skills. Critical roles in AI and technology are attracting higher compensation premiums....
Southern India is projected to represent 36.3% of festive frontline jobs in 2026, with strength in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The overall festive workforce increases, notably in large cities.
AI is reshaping jobs in India more through task automation and role redesign than outright workforce replacement. Companies such as Wipro and DHL are using AI to handle repetitive work while shifting employees towards higher-value tasks, while hiring platforms and banks are also seeing roles evolve as technology improves productivity and enables...
LBSP chief Mayawati welcomed the Uttar Pradesh government's announcement to provide government jobs to one lakh youth in the next six months, but questioned whether the move was driven by electoral considerations. She urged the government to ensure transparent recruitment without paper leaks or corruption and sought action on the backlog of...
MBA roles now offer substantially higher pay than engineering positions. This salary premium is projected to increase further in upcoming placement cycles. Companies increasingly value professionals who bridge technology and business understanding. Recruiters seek individuals translating technical skills into commercial outcomes. Hiring budgets...
India’s job postings rose 1.2% in July, ending three months of decline, and were up 8.3% from a year earlier, Indeed said. Healthcare hiring recorded strong growth, while technology hiring softened. AI-related requirements are also spreading rapidly into non-tech roles.
AI penetration in India’s Retail GCCs more than doubled to 4.8% in 2025 and could reach 10.6% by 2028, TeamLease Digital said. But senior talent remains scarce, with only 320 AI professionals having eight-plus years of experience. Bengaluru alone accounts for 185 of them.
Companies employing lower-paid and gig workers are facing higher labour costs after more than 15 states raised minimum wages since April, adding pressure ahead of the festive season.
More than half of Global Capability Centres in India plan increased hiring next fiscal year. Hiring confidence has improved from the previous year's survey results. Companies face challenges finding quality talent and managing compensation increases. About 1.5 lakh new roles are projected to be generated in the coming fiscal year. Demand for...
Nearly four in five senior HR leaders expect companies to create new jobs in the second half of 2026, according to Naukri. Real estate, FMCG and IT are the most bullish sectors, while 86% of respondents do not expect significant AI-driven job losses.
Women remain underrepresented in India’s rapidly expanding gig economy despite near-equal access to basic bank accounts. An ILO-NCAER study cites gaps in digital skills, mobility, safety and social norms as barriers, even as India’s gig workforce is projected to reach 23.5 million by 2029-30.
