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India's Workforce Becomes More Job-Ready, Employability Rises to 56.35%
16 Nov
Summary
- Employability in India has improved from 54.81% to 56.35% in the past year
- Computer science and IT professionals lead with 80% and 78% employability
- Employers seek digital fluency, critical thinking, and adaptability in candidates
As of November 16th, 2025, India's young workforce is demonstrating a marked improvement in job readiness. According to the India Skills Report 2026, employability in the country has risen to 56.35%, up from 54.81% the previous year. This means that more than half the candidates tested scored above 60% on the Graduate Employability Test (GET), indicating that job preparedness is steadily increasing.
The report, compiled by talent solutions firm ETS in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), All India Council of Technical Education (AICTE), Association of Indian Universities (AIU), and Taggd, evaluated over 700,000 candidates across 28 states and nine Union territories. The findings suggest that students are taking the initiative to upskill themselves with the skills sought by industry, particularly in the fields of computer science and IT, where employability stands at 80% and 78%, respectively.
