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03 Feb 2026
Why 71% Of Recruiters In India Are Using AI
As hiring tightens, 71% of Indian recruiters are using AI to identify hidden talent they would have overlooked earlier, LinkedIn research shows
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LinkedIn data reveals 74% of recruiters in India struggle to find qualified candidates despite hiring activity staying 40% above pre-Covid levels
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Recruiters cite a volume-quality mismatch, with 53% flagging AI-generated applications and 47% pointing to shortages in key skills
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Nearly 48% of recruiters say filtering genuine candidates from low-quality or misleading applications has become a major hiring challenge
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Applicants per open role in India have more than doubled since 2022, intensifying competition in an already crowded job market
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While 72% of professionals are job-hunting in 2026, 85% admit they feel unprepared to navigate today's complex hiring process
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Among AI users, 80% say it makes understanding candidate skills easier, while 76% believe it is already speeding up hiring
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About eight in 10 recruiters plan to expand AI use for sourcing, screening and evaluating candidates to meet hiring goals
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Transparency is rising as 50% of Indian recruiters face pressure to explain how AI is used in screening and shortlisting decisions
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LinkedIn says responsible AI use is shifting hiring focus from titles to skills, enabling faster, fairer and more consistent evaluations
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