Gen Z job seekers most exposed to online scams, LinkedIn warns
Young professionals remain vulnerable to fraudulent listings despite growing awareness of recruitment scams.
Freshers
Top B-schools see pay surge as hiring picks up
Top Indian business schools report improved placement packages for the 2026 batch. Consulting and finance sectors are driving this growth. While technology hiring has scaled down, overall recruiter numbers have increased. This indicates a selective recovery in the placement season. XLRI, SPJIMR, MDI, TISS, and IMT Ghaziabad have all witnessed an upward trend in average and median salaries.
Top non-engineering undergraduate colleges in India, including St Stephen’s College, Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Loyola College, Christ University and St Xavier’s College, have reported a strong placement season for 2026 despite a challenging job market.
Mid-Career
Beyond tools: India’s AI upskilling surge demands a mindset shift
India's professionals, including those with over 15 years of experience, are rapidly enrolling in AI and ML courses, signaling a shift from traditional expertise to staying relevant. This surge, extending beyond the tech sector, highlights a critical need to bridge the gap between AI concept understanding and real-world application, redefining talent development and deployment in an AI-driven economy.
Thales, a global technology provider, is set to hire 450 professionals in India. These roles will be at its engineering competence centers in Bengaluru and Noida. The company is expanding its workforce to support its growth in defense, aerospace, and digital sectors. Thales aims to strengthen its teams with specialized talent.
C-Suite
New CEO Factory: The ‘Ardhanarishwar’ CMO donning multiple hats has a direct path to the corner office
Historically, marketing leaders often ascended to CEO roles due to their P&L exposure. While technology has evolved from basic calculators to AI, the core advantage of understanding customer profitability remains. Today's AI-powered CMOs can personalize interactions, moving beyond averages to address individual customer needs, a skill crucial for future leadership.
As per the survey, annual salaries of general managers at top luxury hotels in the upper quartile are hovering around Rs 1.15 crore compared to Rs 15.5 lakh for their budget peers, and around Rs 55 lakh for general managers at upscale hotels.
HR Policies & Trends
Gen Z job seekers most exposed to online scams, LinkedIn warns
Young professionals remain vulnerable to fraudulent listings despite growing awareness of recruitment scams.
Staffing firms reported labour shortages across sectors such as manufacturing, logistics, hospitality and facility management, while consumers in big cities complain of frequent no-shows on home services platforms such as Urban Company and Snabbit.
Government Jobs
Noida Metro jobs 2026: Big opportunity for 50+ year candidates with up to Rs 2 lakh per month salary; check NMRC posts, salary, eligibility & last date
Noida Metro Rail Corporation is hiring for officer-level positions in 2026. Opportunities are available through deputation, absorption, and direct recruitment. Candidates up to 56 years old can apply for deputation roles. The application deadline is April 30, 2026. This is a chance for government job holders to explore new career paths. Detailed eligibility and application procedures are outlined.
Andhra Pradesh is set to witness a jobs festival for its youth. Human Resource Minister Nara Lokesh has unveiled a job calendar for over 10,000 government positions. Notifications for these vacancies will be released on specific dates starting May 15. Recruitment examinations will be conducted as per the defined timeline.
Exams & Results
NEET-UG 2026 held across 551 cities in India, 14 abroad
The NEET-UG 2026 examination took place on Sunday. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the NTA headquarters. He reviewed operational readiness for the exam. Nearly 23 lakh candidates registered for this crucial medical entrance test. The examination was held across 551 Indian cities and 14 international locations. Strict protocols were followed throughout the process.
The NTA has issued an advisory for CUET UG 2026 candidates regarding mismatched photographs. Those who used non-Aadhaar IDs must verify their identity by uploading a school/college-attested certificate or one from a Gazetted Officer, MLA, or MP. This correction window closes April 10, 2026, 10 PM. Ensure timely submission to avoid exam day issues.