The Indian IT industry is undergoing its most significant transformation since the cloud revolution. With generative AI tools now embedded across development workflows, the roles companies hire for have fundamentally shifted.
What nasscom's 2026 workforce report says
India's IT sector employs over 5.4 million people. nasscom's 2026 IT Workforce Report identifies a clear bifurcation — roles involving repetitive work are contracting, while roles requiring AI orchestration are growing at 30–40% year-on-year.
Which roles are growing fastest?
- AI/ML Engineers — 42% year-on-year growth
- Cloud Architects — multi-cloud expertise is now baseline
- Cybersecurity Analysts — India faces a 200,000-person deficit
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