Indian Professionals Plan 2026 Job Switch, Unprepared for AI-Led Hiring

• Majority of Indian professionals plan a job switch in 2026 but feel unprepared for AI-driven hiring, according to a LinkedIn report.
• 84% feel unprepared due to AI in recruitment, rapidly changing skill requirements, and a competitive job market.
• Applicants per open role in India have more than doubled since early 2022; 74% of recruiters find it harder to find qualified talent.
• LinkedIn's Nirajita Banerjee emphasizes AI as foundational in India's job market, stressing clarity on skills and hiring decisions.
• Top roles in demand include Prompt Engineer, AI Engineer, and Software Engineer; LinkedIn offers AI-powered job search tools.

Why It Matters: Indian professionals face a competitive, AI-driven job market, needing upskilling for future job switches.