Despite automation reducing routine tasks, India and the US are still recruiting fresh graduates, with a focus on quick contribution and specialised skills, particularly in software, cloud, and data roles.
Landing a first role in technology has become tougher than many graduates expected. Automation has stripped away some routine entry-level work, campus hiring has tightened, and employers now want newcomers who can contribute quickly. Yet the market has not shut. In India, large IT firms are again running structured intake programmes, while product companies and startups are still recruiting for skilled freshers in software, data and cloud roles.
For Indian graduates, the biggest openings remain with established services groups. Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, Cognizant, Accenture, Capgemini, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra are all continuing to hire freshers through campus routes and dedicated programmes, with roles spanning software engineering, testing, analytics and business process work. Jobhuntdaily says TCS alone is planning to take on tens of thousands of entry-level employees, while Infosys and Wipro are also targeting large fresher batches.
Outside traditional IT services, the strongest demand is coming from fintech, SaaS and consumer tech companies. Naukri’s campus guidance says firms including Razorpay, PhonePe, Zerodha, BharatPe, PolicyBazaar and Navi are hiring fresh graduates across software development, data analysis, product and operations. Separate round-ups also point to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, Freshworks, Zoho, Postman, Krutrim and Sarvam AI as active recruiters in India, particularly for cloud, machine learning and engineering roles.
The same trend is visible in the US, where companies are still opening entry-level jobs, but with a sharper expectation of job-ready skills. According to Analytics Insight, the roles on offer include software engineering and related technical positions, and the practical advantage goes to candidates who already know data structures, basic coding and project work. Industry guides also suggest that early applications, strong portfolios and aptitude practice still matter, especially when companies are screening for immediate productivity rather than potential alone.
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