New Delhi: In October 2025, India’s white-collar job market exhibited significant strength in fields such as education, accounting and finance, BPO/ITES, and specialized tech roles, according to a report from Naukri released on Monday. The report indicated that white-collar hiring in India saw a 3 percent year-on-year growth after adjusting for the holiday effect due to the festive calendar shift. The Naukri JobSpeak Index hit 2,480 points for the month, reflecting a 9 percent year-on-year drop, as recruitment momentum was temporarily hampered by the Diwali-Dussehra festive period. Despite a widespread slowdown during this season, sectors including accounting and finance (up 15 percent YoY), education (up 13 percent), and BPO/ITeS (up 6 percent) stood out with positive growth.
The education sector’s hiring was notably buoyed by strong performances in Hyderabad (up 47 percent), Chennai, and Bengaluru. Additionally, there was a remarkable 25 percent rise in hiring for fresh graduates with less than three years of experience. Startups in the education sector also experienced an impressive 77 percent increase in hiring compared to the same month last year, according to the report. Naukri’s data highlighted growth areas within the technology sector, particularly in emerging technologies like blockchain and cryptocurrency, which saw a substantial 60 percent year-on-year increase, indicating ongoing investment in future-oriented skills. Moreover, hiring activity among IT unicorns remained stable throughout the month.