Nearly one in three job postings signal urgency in hiring: Report

Demand for immediate joiners has risen 58 per cent since 2022, far outpacing candidate availability, as employers seek professionals who can contribute from day one

Hiring, Jobs
Shivani Shinde Mumbai
1 min read Last Updated : Mar 18 2026 | 10:18 PM IST
India’s hiring landscape is undergoing a significant shift toward “Immediate-Impact” hiring, with employers’ demand for quick joiners rising 58% since 2022. This demand marks a nearly five times faster increase than candidate availability, which has grown only 12%, according to the latest data of foundit Insights Tracker. Nearly one in three job postings now signal urgency, using terms such as “Immediate Joiner” or “Short Notice (≤30 days)”, highlighting employers’ growing preference for professionals who can onboard fast and can contribute from day one. 
 

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