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Entrepreneur
20-05-2025
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Specialized Tech Roles Hiring in Telecom Sector Rise Amid Move to 5G, Cloud
You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Hiring of specialized tech roles in the telecom sector is seeing a surge amid the shift towards 5G networks, cloud-native architecture, enhanced cyber resilience, and the move towards the New Telecom Policy 2025. The Indian telecom sector continues its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with 45 per cent freshers hiring intent projected for the first half of 2025, according to the TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report (January–June 2025). While the sector witnessed a marginal decline from the 48 per cent freshers hiring intent reported in the previous half-year (July–December 2024), the momentum remains robust, driven by demand for specialized roles, the report said. Freshers can find varied opportunities in the sector but with domain-specific skills, particularly in network security, cloud computing, and DevOps. Certifications in RF Wireless Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Network Architecture have become increasingly relevant. Essential tech tools like project management software and task tracking platforms are also considered vital by employers to streamline complex network deployment and management functions. "Though the sector is expanding, employers are not just hiring to scale operations. They wish to future-proof their networks with specialized talent. This is where freshers with targeted certifications in RF, cybersecurity, and cloud ecosystems stand out. We are also seeing telecom roles blend with IT and data functions, creating hybrid job profiles that didn't exist a few years ago. It's a signal for academic institutions to realign curriculum and for aspirants to skill up with agility," said Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease Edtech. The surge in demand for niche tech skills in the telecom sector comes in the backdrop of the government's plans to boost telecom products exports, with a focus on achieving universal connectivity and creating one million new jobs by 2030. The New Telecom Policy 2025 is currently being finalised by the Ministry of Communications in consultation with stakeholders, outlining a roadmap to transform India's telecom and digital infrastructure over the next five years, according to a report in The Economic Times. Earlier this week, the government has also paved the way for licence-free use of a portion of the key 6 GHz spectrum. The band is crucial for providing high speed WiFi and is likely to benefit next-gen gadget companies that require high internet speeds. Tarun Chhabra, Senior Vice President and Country Head, Nokia India said that it's important to recognise how telecom has become a powerful force for economic progress and social inclusion in India. "From the first GSM call in 1995 to becoming the second-largest 5G market globally, India's digital journey has been extraordinary. Today, high-speed mobile connectivity is reshaping industries, empowering rural communities, and accelerating gender inclusion. With 5G rollouts and a future powered by 5G-Advanced and 6G, India is poised to lead the next wave of digital innovation," said Chhabra. "As India's telecom sector connects around 1.2 billion subscribers and expands 5G coverage to about 99.6 per cent districts, it has become a powerful catalyst for digital inclusion and economic empowerment. The rollout of affordable mobile services and data plans, spearheaded by both private and public telecom operators, has brought internet access within the reach for millions of citizens, especially in the rural areas where the digital divide is higher," said Lt. Gen. Dr. S.P Kochhar, Director General, Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
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Business Standard
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Telecom sector sees strong fresher hiring intent for 1st half of 2025: Rpt
The Indian telecom sector is seeing stable workforce demand, with 45 per cent of companies surveyed indicating fresher hiring intent for the first half of 2025, according to a latest report. The TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report (January-June 2025), which surveyed 649 companies across India, revealed that telecom remains a significant employment generator as the sector transitions to 5G networks, cloud-native architecture, and enhanced cyber resilience. The telecom roles are blending with IT and data functions, creating hybrid job profiles that didn't exist a few years ago, the report noted. While the sector witnessed a marginal decline from the 48 per cent freshers hiring intent reported in the previous half-year (July-December 2024), the momentum remains robust, driven by demand for specialised roles. "As the world marks World Telecom Day, the Indian telecom sector continues its stable trajectory in workforce demand, with 45 per cent freshers hiring intent projected for the first half of 2025," it said. Delhi (49 per cent), Ahmedabad (41 per cent) and Coimbatore (35 per cent) have recorded the highest demand for Radio Frequency (RF) engineers. Network Security Analysts have the highest demand in Bangalore, Mumbai, Nagpur at 48 per cent, 43 per cent, and 38 per cent, respectively. Field Technical Engineers' roles are required in Hyderabad (55 per cent), Kolkata (48 per cent) and Indore (43 per cent). Pune (44 per cent) stood out for its focus on Junior DevOps Engineers, followed by Gurugram (40 per cent) and Kochi (35 per cent). Among other cities, Chennai at 51 per cent, Nagpur at 45 per cent and Chandigarh at 37 per cent recorded the highest demand for Cloud Network Engineers. "Freshers can find varied opportunities in the sector, but with domain-specific skills, particularly in network security, cloud computing, and DevOps. Certifications in RF Wireless Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Network Architecture have become increasingly relevant," it said. Shantanu Rooj, Founder and CEO of TeamLease Edtech said, although the sector is expanding, employers are not just hiring to scale operations, but to future-proof their networks. "They wish to future-proof their networks with specialised talent. This is where freshers with targeted certifications in RF, cybersecurity, and cloud ecosystems stand out," Rooj said. The telecom roles are blending with IT and data functions, creating hybrid job profiles that didn't exist a few years ago. "It's a signal for academic institutions to realign curriculum and for aspirants to skill up with agility," according to TeamLease. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
