Not only IT, demand for AI in every sector, more than 2.5 lakh jobs in 2025, further increase in 2026

AI Careers India: The year 2025 has been a special one for India’s job market, especially in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI). A record rise was seen in AI related jobs across the country. Last year, there were recruitments on 2,90,256 posts, which clearly indicates that AI is no longer limited to IT only, but has emerged as the biggest strength of the entire service sector.

FoundIt report revealed big figures

This has been revealed in the latest report of FoundIt Job Search (formerly Monster). According to the report, the demand for AI skills is increasing rapidly and companies are now giving priority to professionals skilled in data analysis, machine learning, automation and AI tools.

The pace of recruitment will increase further in 2026

The report also predicts that the pace of AI-related recruitment will increase further in the year 2026. It is estimated that next year there will be a 32% year-on-year increase in recruitment through AI (RTI). With this, the total number of AI jobs can reach around 3.80 lakh posts, which opens up huge opportunities for the youth.

Strength returned to the employment market

India’s job market appears to be on the rise again by the end of 2025. According to the report, recruitment continued across various sectors, job roles and cities. There was an increase of 5% month-on-month and 15% year-on-year in recruitments, which brought relief to the youth looking for jobs.

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AI becomes a strong career option

Commenting on this trend, Tarun Sharma, Chief Product and Technology Officer, FoundIt, said, “Hiring in the year 2025 is not only expanding,” This statement confirms that AI is no longer a need of the future, but of the present.

What is the opportunity for the youth?

Building a career in AI is now easier than ever through affordable online courses, certifications, and skill-based training. This is the reason why AI sector is becoming a major source of income and stable job for middle and lower middle class youth.