JOBS & CAREERS / The Economic Times
Indias healthcare and workplace wellness landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by rising medical costs, chronic diseases, and a digitally empowered workforce. A new report by MediBuddy and CII highlights the shift from episodic to continuous, tech-enabled care, emphasizing physical and mental health as strategic priorities for productivity and talent retention.
DU Admission 2025: Delhi University aspirants get another chance. Several colleges report vacancies in popular undergraduate programs. The second merit list releases on July 28. Shri Ram College of Commerce has seats in BCom (Hons). Lady Shri Ram College also has BCom (Hons) seats. Hindu College has vacancies, including in BSc (Hons) physics. Kirori Mal College and Miranda House also offer opportunities.
A recent report highlights the increasing participation of women in India's blue-grey collar workforce, reaching 19% in FY24. However, high attrition rates, particularly among those with less than a year of experience, pose a significant challenge. Factors like low pay, transport issues, and safety concerns contribute to women leaving these roles, hindering India's economic growth potential.
Over half of Indias blue-grey collar women workers with under a years experience plan to quit within a year, says a Udaiti FoundationQuess Corp report. Attrition falls to 3% after two years. Poor pay, unsafe travel, limited growth, inflexible hours, and lack of respect drive exits. The report calls for gender-intentional retention strategies to boost womens workforce participation.
Salary transparency in Indian job postings has surged, with over 50% of Indeed India listings disclosing pay by early 2025. This rise, fueled by job seekers valuing clarity, is particularly evident in remote and hybrid roles, and across sectors like IT, BFSI, and healthcare. Employers are finding that transparency attracts more talent and improves hiring efficiency.
Tier-II and III cities in India are experiencing a surge in manpower demand. Companies are increasing hiring in these areas before the festive season. This growth is fueled by urbanization and expansion of retail and logistics. Staffing firms report significant increases in hiring mandates. Smaller cities are becoming growth engines, less affected by global uncertainties.
Indias tech sector faces a severe shortage of AI-skilled talent, with only 1520% of the workforce trained in the field. Companies like HCLTech and Publicis Sapient are shifting hiring strategies, offering premium pay and seeking adaptable talent. With AI job demand growing rapidly, experts warn that without stronger research infrastructure and upskilling, over one million roles may remain unfilled by 2027.
Over one lakh positions were vacant in Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles as of January 1. Recruitment is underway for over seventy-two thousand posts. The sanctioned strength in these forces increased. Vacancies arise due to retirements, resignations, and promotions. The ministry is taking steps to fill vacancies quickly.
The Supreme Court denied provisional permission for NEET-UG-2025 counselling to two candidates affected by power outages in Madhya Pradesh examination centers. Their petitions challenging the High Court's refusal to order a re-test will be heard on July 25. The National Testing Agency opposed a re-test, citing the impact on numerous other students.
AP EAPCET Counselling 2025 Phase 1 Seat Allotment Result: APSCHE and the Department of Technical Education will release the AP EAMCET 2025 round 1 seat allotment results on July 22. Candidates can check their allotment status on the official website after logging in with their credentials. Successful candidates must report to their allotted colleges between July 23 and July 26 with required documents for verification and admission.
India's aviation sector faces a significant staffing gap with 4,291 vacant positions across DGCA, BCAS, and AAI, despite recent creation of new posts. The government assures that operations remain unaffected, actively pursuing recruitment through various methods, including contractual hiring, to address the shortfall and maintain surveillance standards.
An EY survey reveals that employee mobility is crucial for closing skill gaps and building future-ready teams in India. Indian employees view mobility assignments as career-transformative, prioritizing skill development and competitive financial packages. Employers benefit from addressing skills gaps, with GenAI playing a growing role in streamlining mobility programs, despite data security concerns.
The Common Law Admission Test, CLAT 2026, is scheduled for December 7, 2025. The Consortium of National Law Universities made the announcement. Online applications will be accepted from August 1 to October 31, 2025. This exam facilitates admissions into undergraduate and postgraduate law programs across 22 National Law Universities in India. Candidates can register through consortiumofnlus.ac.in.
Delhi University, for the first time, adopted CUET for UG admissions and released college and course-wise cutoffs. Hindu College had the highest cutoff for BA (Hons) Political Science at 950.58. Over 3.1 crore students registered, with 1.7 crore preferences submitted. The first seat allotment list offered 71,642 seats, and the admission process is ongoing.
India faces the critical challenge of leveraging its demographic advantage to achieve economic prosperity. The government's employment incentives are insufficient to address the core issue: a lack of skilled workers. Addressing the skills gap through education reform, vocational training, and a stronger social safety net is crucial for creating meaningful employment opportunities and securing India's future.
IBPS PO and SO Recruitment 2025 application window closes on July 21, offering 6,215 vacancies. This includes 5,208 Probationary Officer and 1,007 Specialist Officer positions. Graduates aged 20-30 can apply online at ibps.in, paying Rs 850 (General/OBC) or Rs 175 (SC/ST/PwBD). Separate links are available for PO and SO applications.
The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has appointed 451 insurance medical officers through the UPSC's Pratibha Setu portal. These candidates, who cleared the Combined Medical Services Examination but weren't on the final merit list, are now employed. The Pratibha Setu portal facilitates access to a database of qualified candidates for various public and private sector employers.
Maharashtra State Common Entrance Test Cell will release the MHT CET 2025 provisional merit list soon. Candidates can check results on the official website. They need to use their Application ID and Date of Birth to log in. Students can raise objections regarding discrepancies. The final merit list will be published after addressing corrections. Counselling will have three rounds.
Artificial intelligence is now handling initial job interviews in many tech companies. Firms like Fractal Analytics and UST are using AI to screen candidates. AI conducts interviews, designs tests, and checks for cheating. It also analyzes candidate communication. This technology helps companies find better candidates and reduces hiring time. Recruiters can then focus on candidate fit.
India's BPM sector is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from voice-centric roles to non-voice, knowledge processing, and emerging tech positions. This transition is fueled by digital transformation across industries, with emerging tech roles nearly doubling year-on-year. Tier-II cities like Mysuru, Jaipur, and Coimbatore are emerging as talent hubs, while gender disparity persists, particularly in emerging tech roles.
TNEA 2025 Round 1 seat allotment result 2025: Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions (TNEA) 2025 will release the tentative seat allotment for round 1 today, July 17, for candidates ranked 1 to 39,145. Candidates must confirm their choices by July 18 to be considered for provisional allotment.
A recent report reveals that high-earning professionals in India fear AI's impact on creativity. The survey of over 60,000 job seekers shows that while most see AI as a friend, concerns exist. AI-related roles are growing with higher salaries, especially for skilled individuals. Sectors beyond IT, like banking and accounting, are also experiencing increased AI hiring.
India's festive season is projected to generate over 216,000 seasonal jobs, a 15-20% increase year-on-year, fueled by strong consumer sentiment and promotions. Tier 2 cities are experiencing faster growth in hiring demand compared to metros, with compensation rising significantly in smaller cities.
India's Global Capability Centres experienced an 8-10% rise in hiring during Q1 FY26, shifting from volume to skill-focused recruitment in AI, cybersecurity, and platform engineering. BFSI, manufacturing, automotive, energy, and technology sectors drove demand, while Tier-2 cities like Coimbatore and Kochi saw significant growth despite talent shortages in advanced digital roles.
LinkedIn's inaugural 'Cities on the Rise' report identifies Visakhapatnam, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Nashik, and Raipur as India's fastest-growing non-metro hubs for professional opportunities. These tier 2 and tier 3 cities are attracting tech, pharma, and finance companies, creating a surge in local talent activity and offering alternatives to traditional major cities for career advancement.
India's job market is shifting. Smaller cities are becoming job hubs. Udaipur, Vizag, and others are growing. They outperform major metros in IT hiring. This growth is due to better infrastructure and remote work. BFSI, manufacturing, retail, and IT sectors are booming. Tier-2 cities see job openings rise. Multinational companies are also heading to these towns.
Randstad Digital's CEO, Graig Paglieri, highlights India's pivotal role in digital innovation, surpassing its wage arbitrage status. India is now Randstad Digital's second-largest talent market, experiencing significant demand in data, AI, and machine learning. Growth is seen across sectors like BFSI, life sciences, and healthcare, driven by digital transformation initiatives.
TANUVAS Rank List 2025: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University has released the UG Provisional Rank List 2025. This is for B.Tech and BVSc & AH programmes. Candidates can check the rank lists on the official website. The lists include various streams and categories. Candidates can raise grievances regarding the ranks. The final rank list will be released before counselling.
DHSE Kerala Plus Two SAY Result 2025: The Kerala DHSE is set to announce the Plus Two SAY exam results for 2025, covering HSE, NSQF, and VHSE streams. Students who appeared for the supplementary exams in late June can access their scores on official websites like dhsekerala.gov.in. Successful candidates must achieve minimum marks and grades, with revaluation options available for those seeking reassessment.