The rapid expansion of emerging technologies in India’s IT sector is poised to create significant employment opportunities over the next six years, with particular growth in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing.
Market growth and job creation: Generative AI and quantum computing are projected to generate more than one million jobs in India by 2030, according to a recent Quess Corp report.
- Cybersecurity roles have seen a remarkable 58% growth in Q2FY25
- DevOps positions have increased by 25% during the same period
- Development roles currently constitute 40% of all tech hiring
- AI and machine learning positions have grown by 30% quarter-over-quarter
Sector-wise distribution: IT services dominate the hiring landscape, with various industries showing strong recruitment patterns.
- IT services lead with 37% of total hiring
- Hi-Tech and Consulting sectors each account for 11%
- Manufacturing represents 9% of hiring
- Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) firms contribute 8%
Geographic trends and expansion: Bengaluru maintains its position as India’s primary tech hub, while other cities gain prominence.
- Bengaluru holds a 44% share of tech hiring
- Hyderabad follows with 13% of tech recruitment
- Companies are increasingly looking to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities for talent
Role of Global Capability Centers: GCCs have emerged as significant drivers of tech employment in India.
- These centers are actively recruiting freshers to address talent gaps
- BFSI firms are particularly focused on DevOps talent for digital banking initiatives
- Healthcare sector is prioritizing Java developers for electronic health record systems
- GCCs are expanding their presence across multiple cities, creating opportunities in engineering, IT, finance, and analytics
Market implications and future outlook: While traditional programming skills remain important, the IT landscape is evolving rapidly toward specialized domains.
- The shift toward cybersecurity, DevOps, and analytics indicates a transformation in skill requirements
- The expansion of office spaces by domestic and international companies suggests sustained growth
- The trend toward hiring in smaller cities may help create a more geographically diverse tech workforce
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