AI Job Market Booms: 2.9 Lakh Roles in 2025, 32% Growth Projected for 2026

• India's job market saw steady growth in 2025, with overall hiring up 15% year-on-year, driven significantly by AI.
• Over 2.9 lakh AI-linked roles were posted in 2025, with a projected 32% growth to 3.8 lakh roles in 2026.
• IT software and services led AI hiring (37%), followed by BFSI (15.8%) and manufacturing (6%), with BFSI showing 41% YoY growth.
• Demand for generative AI and LLM skills surged by nearly 60% year-on-year, with Python, SQL, and data engineering skills highly sought after.
• Mid-level professionals (4-10 years experience) dominated AI hiring, while Tier 1 cities like Mumbai and Hyderabad, and Tier 2 cities like Ahmedabad, showed robust growth.

Why It Matters: AI is central to India's job market, with significant growth in roles and skills, especially in generative AI.