LinkedIn has released its Jobs on the Rise 2026 report for India, identifying the 25 fastest-growing roles based on hiring and membership data over the past three years. The data-driven ranking highlights where employment demand is accelerating, with a strong surge in AI-led, technical and specialist roles, alongside steady growth in leadership, advisory and service-oriented positions.
Compiled using LinkedIn’s job-posting and member activity data, the list tracks roles that have shown sustained positive growth and consistent hiring momentum. The findings underline how artificial intelligence, data, and engineering skills are reshaping India’s labour market, even as roles in healthcare, sustainability, renewable energy and creative strategy gain prominence.
Beyond ranking job titles, the report offers actionable insights for jobseekers, including key skills required, top hiring industries, major hiring hubs, typical experience levels and work flexibility trends. LinkedIn has also paired each role with relevant learning recommendations to help professionals plan reskilling and career transitions in line with emerging market demand.
Overall, the 2026 list presents a clear snapshot of India’s evolving employment landscape—where advanced technology roles dominate, but demand for human-centric and domain-specific expertise continues to grow across sectors.
