75% of employers plan to hire freshers in July-December 2026
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on TeamLease EdTech's Career Outlook Report as reported by People Matters, 11 August 2026. Summarised in our own words.
75%employers plan fresher hiring in H2 2026
73%in H1 2026
1,097employers surveyed
TeamLease EdTech surveyed 1,097 employers. About 75% said they plan to hire freshers in the second half of 2026, compared with 73% in the first half.
Who is hiring
IT is the exception: intent in IT fell to 76% from 81%. Other sectors are more positive. See our sector breakdown.
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SourcesPeople Matters: Fresher hiring intent rises to 75% but IT demand loses groundHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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