RISING
August 2026 data
AI/ML hiring remains the strongest specialist growth signal.
Naukri JobSpeak recorded 31% year-on-year growth in AI/ML hiring in August 2026, well ahead of overall IT/software services hiring at 11%.
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MOVEMENT
August 2026 data
Experienced AI talent is becoming more valuable, not less.
In August 2026, AI/ML hiring grew 39% for professionals with 8–12 years of experience and 87% for those with 13–16 years, according to Naukri JobSpeak.
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August 2026 data
AI hiring accelerates across major Indian technology hubs.
Hyderabad recorded 48% year-on-year AI/ML hiring growth in August 2026, while Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune each recorded 31%, according to Naukri JobSpeak.
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August 2026 data
Security hiring is accelerating alongside technology investment.
Information and IT security hiring grew 32% year on year in Naukri JobSpeak’s August 2026 data, reinforcing demand for specialised security engineering talent.
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July 2026 data
Hiring demand is shifting toward practical AI capability.
July 2026 high-frequency indicators cited by IBEF showed AI/ML hiring up 33% year on year, alongside rising employer emphasis on AI literacy, problem-solving and practical job-readiness.
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