New Delhi, March 6 -- With growing uncertainty in the job market due to artificial intelligence and waves of layoffs, thousands of engineering graduates entering India's tech workforce this year are facing a difficult reality: the market is hiring, but not necessarily for them.

India's tech sector recorded 119,000 active job openings in March 2026, a 9% jump from February and the highest demand seen in over three quarters, according to the Active Tech Jobs Outlook - March 2026 report by Xpheno, a specialist staffing firm. However, beneath this recovery lies a market that is increasingly prioritising experienced professionals, leaving fewer opportunities for fresh talent

Of the 1,19,000 openings, only 15,000 are entry-level roles, positi...