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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Hiring is shrinking (27 added vs 88 removed this week)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 28% from the last 14 days)
  • Most postings refresh within a month (41% open 30+ days)

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India job market overview (May 2026)

The Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India job market is currently weak, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 157 active job postings tracked here, 41% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in data science and data engineering, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in data science and data engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Top categories

  • Data Science19
  • Data Engineering14
  • Engineering5
  • Full-stack3
  • Account Executive2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Data Scientists9
  • Sales Managers4
  • Management Analysts1
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services111
  • Technology96
  • Transportation & Logistics38
  • Real Estate16
  • Manufacturing6
  • Media & Entertainment1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified147 · 94%
  • Contract9 · 6%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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