Report
Data & AI careers in India
A guide to roles, skills and learning paths in India's data and AI job market. 2026 edition · Last updated 14 Oct 2026
Key findings
Headline findings
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Roles
Roles covered
| Role | What they do | Core skills | Demand trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Engineer | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| Analytics Engineer | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| Data Analyst | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| Data Scientist | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| ML Engineer | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| Cloud Engineer | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| DevOps Engineer | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
| BI Developer | [Short description] | [Skills] | [Sourced trend] |
Skills
Skills that span roles
Based on our experience, skills like SQL, Python, cloud fundamentals, data modelling and clear communication appear across nearly all data roles.
Methodology
How this report is compiled
Data window: 1 Jul – 30 Sep 2026. [Describe data sources, sample and limitations]
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