2025 India Tech Hiring Survey for HR Professionals

👤 Who Should Participate?
HR professionals, talent acquisition specialists, and hiring managers actively recruiting tech talent in the ₹7-12 LPA range.

📌 Estimated Time: 5 Minutes

📊 Purpose: This survey will identify top tech skills in demand for 2025, with a special focus on AI-aligned skills. Your insights will shape a hiring trends report benefiting both HR leaders and tech professionals.

About You & Your Organization

Your Role

HR Manager

Talent Acquisition Lead

Recruiter / Hiring Consultant

Company Size

< 50 employees

1,000-5,000 employees

 Industry Sector

IT Services & Consulting

☐ SaaS / Product Development

☐ Manufacturing / Engineering

Hiring Trends & Challenges

How many tech professionals do you plan to hire in 2025 (₹7-12 LPA range)?

1-5

What experience level do you primarily hire at this salary range?

1-3 years

Top hiring challenges you face (Select up to 3):

Finding candidates with the right technical skills

Shortage of AI/ML expertise

High salary expectations

Poor problem-solving skills

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Tech & AI Skills in Demand

Top 5 technical skills you look for in tech hires (₹7-12 LPA)?

Full-Stack Development (React, Node.js, Angular)

Backend Development (Java, Python, Golang)

Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure, GCP)

DevOps & CI/CD Pipelines

Data Engineering (ETL, Big Data, SQL, NoSQL)

Cybersecurity & Ethical Hacking

Which AI-aligned skills are now critical for tech hires? (Select all that apply)

Machine Learning (ML) Fundamentals

AI Model Deployment & Optimization

Generative AI & LLMs (ChatGPT, Bard, Claude)

AI assisted Software devlopment

Which AI tools or platforms do you expect candidates to be familiar with?

TensorFlow / PyTorch

OpenAI API / Hugging Face Models

Gemini AI / AWS SageMaker

LangChain / LlamaIndex

AI Programming tools(Codeium, Tabnine, IntelliCode, Tabby, Captain Stack, Cody, and Replit Ghostwriter)

Do you actively prioritize candidates with AI expertise?

Yes, AI skills are becoming essential

Yes, but only in specific roles

No, traditional software development is still the priority

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Soft Skills & Work Readiness

Top 3 soft skills that are must-have for tech hires:

Problem-Solving & Critical Thinking

Communication & Team Collaboration

Adaptability & Learning Agility

Leadership & Ownership Mindset

Time Management & Productivity

Have candidates with AI expertise shown better problem-solving abilities?

Yes, significantly better

Yes, but only in certain areas

No noticeable difference

Hiring Strategy & Future Outlook

How has AI changed your hiring strategy? (Select all that apply)

Hiring more AI-specialized talent

Upskilling existing employees in AI/ML

Shifting focus to AI-enhanced software engineering skills

No major changes yet

Do you prefer candidates with AI certifications (Google AI, DeepLearning.AI, etc.)?

Yes, it gives them an advantage