According to JobSpeak’s March 2024 employment report, the Indian job market is showing mixed trends, with notable growth in certain sectors and roles despite widespread slowdown in some traditional sectors. Showing.
While certain sectors, such as IT, are seeing a decline, sectors such as oil and gas and certain roles within the technology industry are seeing strong demand. This change reflects the state of development of the Indian economy and the growing emphasis on specialized skills and experienced professionals.
Below is a list of the top trending jobs that are shaping India’s employment outlook, revealing where the most growth and opportunity lies for job seekers and professionals.
1. Machine Learning Engineer
Demand for machine learning engineers has skyrocketed by 82% compared to last year, making them the most sought-after professionals in niche technology fields.
2. Full stack data scientist
The full-stack data scientist role has seen a 20% year-over-year increase in hiring activity, highlighting the increasing complexity and integration of data science across various technology layers.
3. MEP Engineer
The oil and gas sector has seen a steady 22% employment growth, with demand for MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) engineers particularly in cities such as Ahmedabad and Hyderabad.
4. Electrical Engineer
The booming oil and gas sector has also seen an increase in demand for electrical engineers, coinciding with sectoral employment growth in India’s major cities.
5. Senior level professional (16+ years experience)
Employment numbers are up 11% year-over-year, and our senior professionals continue to be recognized for their experience and leadership across a variety of industries.
6. Unicorn Startup IT Professional
Unicorn startups, especially in the IT software or software services sector, are ramping up their workforce, with employment across the group increasing by 71%, with strong growth in cities like Pune and Mumbai .
