Fresher hiring 2026 has improved, with 75% of employers planning to recruit fresh graduates in the second half of the year. Fresher hiring 2026 is showing a positive trend, with 75% of employers surveyed planning to recruit fresh graduates during July-December, according to TeamLease EdTech’s Career Outlook Report. The figure is up from 73% in the previous six-month period. E-commerce and technology start-ups and retail lead hiring intent at 93% each, followed by manufacturing at 89%, FMCG at 86% and travel and hospitality at 81%. IT remains strong at 76%, although its hiring intent has declined from 81% in the first half of 2026. Top roles include AI Application Developer, Junior Semiconductor Design Engineer, Data Centre Operations Associate, Programmatic Advertising Associate and Inventory & Dispatch Executive. Employers are also seeking skills in AI, cloud security, business analytics, machine learning, big data and semiconductor design. Bengaluru leads the city-wise hiring outlook at 89%.
Fresher Hiring 2026 Rises to 75%: Top Jobs and Skills
