New Delhi, January 17 (IANS). Tech jobs in India are expected to grow by 12 to 15 percent in the year 2026, which will include permanent, temporary and contractual based jobs. During this period, about 1.25 lakh new technical jobs are likely to be created.
A report by work solution provider Adecco India said that the technical talent shortage could reach 44 percent by 2025, forcing companies to pay more for good employees and the average salary will increase by 18 percent compared to 2024. This led to tough competition among companies for good employees.
The report said that the demand for jobs related to Artificial Intelligence (AI), data and cyber security has increased by 51 percent. Earlier these areas were seen as experiments, but now they have become an important need of companies.
According to the report, about 40 percent of big companies have implemented projects related to Generative AI in their operations.
The demand firm said that the demand for positions like machine learning engineers, data engineers and full system developers has increased by about 45 percent, especially for those who have AI related experience.
While salaries for specialist staff have increased by 15 per cent, recruitment at Global Capability Centers (GCCs) has increased by 20 per cent compared to 2024.
New recruitments from campus have also increased by 12 percent. Startup companies related to deep-tech, fintech, health-tech and software services have played an important role in this growth.
Although investment remained limited, companies that had a clear strategy around AI, digital platforms and cyber security expanded their technology and data teams.
Sanket Chengappa, Director and Business Head, Professional Staffing, Adecco India, said this gradual increase shows that the technology sector is now moving towards renewed strength, which is expected to lead to a good recovery in 2026.
He said that sectors like banking, healthcare, construction and transportation are at the forefront of this change and their share in total technology-based recruitment is about 38 percent.
Hiring in non-tech sectors has also been strong throughout the year, as industries are no longer limited to digital work but are increasingly using AI and data in their core operations.
In the GCC too, non-tech companies in the government, financial services, aviation, energy and retail sectors have increased recruitment by about 30 percent, which is an indication of the rapid implementation of digital and cyber security related regulations in the country.
–IANS
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