Aviation to advertising, top 10 fastest-growing jobs in India 2025

This will be largely driven by acceleration and technology advancements, a growing focus on sustainability, and shifting demographics, resulting in reshaping industries and creating a heightened demand for new jobs and skill sets.

Notably, more than 10% of the job titles globally existing today didn’t have any relevance in the 2000s, LinkedIn reported. (Source: LinkedIn)

India, currently ranked as the fifth-largest economy globally, benefits from a substantially educated workforce; however, it has an employment-to-population ratio of just 52.8% and a labour dependency ratio of 1.52.

Notably, the job market worldwide, including India, has shown sluggishness, with limited movement last year in 2024; however, there’s optimism regarding a potential recovery in the global labour market.

Nonetheless, 50% of job seekers and 64% of employers still state that the job process has become challenging, with nearly 58% of individuals seeking new employment in 2025 facing increasing challenges, and 22% of professionals who sought new job opportunities in 2024 still searching for positions in the new year.

In response to shifting job demands, with professionals navigating this transformative phase of the labour market, acquiring new skills, improving their expertise, and remaining adaptable are the keys to staying ahead in 2025.

Check out the top 10 fastest-growing jobs in India, 2025

The technology sector is leading the way, with many of the fastest-growing roles emerging in this field, owing to accelerated digital transformation across various industries and rising integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in most tasks.

Furthermore, the emergence of the role of behaviour therapist in the “Jobs on the Rise” list signifies a notable shift in India towards prioritizing mental health in the aftermath of the pandemic, reflecting an increasing realisation of the importance of mental well-being.

Additionally, the growing demand for positions like Sustainability Analyst indicates a shift towards environmentally conscious business practices, with corporate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals pushing the need for sustainability experts.

These roles reflect three critical forces shaping our future: technological advancement, an enhanced focus on mental well-being, and environmental consciousness, which will ultimately be poised for sustainable growth in today’s evolving world of work.

Here’s a look at the top ten fastest-growing jobs in India over the past three years, forecasted by LinkedIn, in its 2025 “Jobs on the Rise” report.