Indian Telecom Sector Continues Its Stable Trajectory in Workforce Demand, with Fresher Hiring Intent Standing at 45% in the First Half of 2025

New Delhi, May 15 The Indian telecom sector continues its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with fresher hiring intent standing at 45 per cent in the first half of 2025, according to a report on Thursday.

The Indian telecom sector is continuing its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with fresher hiring intent remaining at 45 per cent in the first half of 2025, a report showed on Thursday.

This is in comparison to 48 per cent in the previous half-year (July-December 2024), according to the report by TeamLease EdTech.

As the sector rapidly transitions to 5G networks, cloud-native architecture, and enhanced cyber resilience, it is emerging as a significant employment generator, it said.

While the numbers have decreased marginally, the momentum in fresher hiring remains robust, driven by demand for specialised roles like radiofrequency (RF) engineers, network security analysts, and field technical engineers.

These roles are in high demand in cities like Delhi, Ahmedabad, Coimbatore, Bangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur, Hyderabad Kolkata, and Indore.

Freshers can find varied opportunities in the sector but with domain-specific skills, particularly in network security, cloud computing, and DevOps.

Essential tech tools like project management software and task-tracking platforms are also considered vital by employers to streamline complex network deployment and management functions, it added.

“While the sector expands, employers aren’t just hiring to scale operations. They wish to future-proof their networks with specialized talent. This is where freshers with targeted certifications in RF, cybersecurity, and cloud ecosystems stand out,” said Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO, TeamLease Edtech.

“We’re also seeing telecom roles blend with IT and data functions, creating hybrid job profiles that didn't exist a few years ago. It’s a signal for academic institutions to realign curriculum and for aspirants to skill up with agility,” Rooj added.

Besides technical skills, aspirants also need to focus on associated soft skills, including analytical reasoning, adaptability, and interpersonal communication.

The report comes ahead of World Telecom Day, which is observed every year on May 17 to increase global awareness about the societal changes brought by the internet and new technologies.