India’s white-collar job market continued to expand in May 2026, though growth remained uneven across sectors, experience levels and regions. The latest Naukri JobSpeak report shows strong hiring momentum in sectors such as recruitment, insurance and BPO/ITeS, while freshers and non-metro cities emerged as key beneficiaries. The monthly report draws insights from over 1.5 lakh employers and more than 80 lakh job mandates annuallyPublished on June 23, 2026
Freshers lead hiring growth
India's job market sees freshers thriving, with strong hiring growth in recruitment, insurance, and BPO/ITeS sectors.







