India Skills Report 2026 has ranked Uttar Pradesh as the most employable state in India, followed by Maharashtra and Karnataka. The report puts India’s overall employability at 56.35%, up from 54.81% in 2025. The report, released by ETS in partnership with CII, AICTE and other organisations, draws insights from more than one lakh candidates who took the Global Employability Test and responses from over 1,000 organisations across seven industries.The top 10 most employable states are Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The report also highlights the growing contribution of Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities and estimates that India’s gig workforce could reach 23.5 million by 2030. Technology, BFSI, manufacturing, renewable energy and healthcare remain major hiring sectors.
India Skills Report 2026: Top 10 Most Employable States
