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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)
  • Few reposted listings (41% appear duplicated)
  • High share of long-open postings (58% open 30+ days)

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

The Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India job market is currently cooling, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 137 active job postings tracked here, 58% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in data science and engineering, with professional services as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in data science and 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 Science9
  • Engineering3
  • Account Executive2
  • Store Supervisor / Manager2
  • ML / AI Engineering1

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Data Scientists9
  • Sales Managers5
  • Management Analysts1
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Professional Services118
  • Technology103
  • Real Estate16
  • Transportation & Logistics11
  • Manufacturing6
  • Media & Entertainment1

Employment mix

  • Unspecified122 · 89%
  • Contract14 · 10%
  • Full-time1 · 1%

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