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Data centre hiring to rise; permanent jobs limited
Financial Express Mumbai
|February 10, 2026
THE FAST-EXPANDING DATA-CENTRE pipeline is expected to drive a steady rise in employ- ment, though most near-term jobs will be temporary and linked to construction, with permanent roles emerging gradually as facilities move into full operations, analysts said.
The fast-expanding data-centre pipeline is expected to drive a steady rise in employment, though most near-term jobs will be temporary and linked to construction, with permanent roles emerging gradually as facilities move into full operations, analysts said.
The sector typically generates a limited number of long-term positions, largely in technical and operations roles, while most workers engaged during the build phase are hired on contract. According to a report published in November last year, India has 132 operational data centres, with another 84 projects under development, many of which are expected to draw workers from local communities.
This story is from the February 10, 2026 edition of Financial Express Mumbai.
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