With the increasing popularity of the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI), India’s Tier 2 cities like Gwalior, Haridwar, Jodhpur, Agra, Jaipur, and others are seeing a surge in AI jobs, reports the Financial Express, citing a report by GetWork, an HRtech platform. The research showed a total of 157 AI jobs were posted on GetWork between 1 December 2023 and 16 April 2024, out of which, January 2024 accounted for 32% of the total jobs posted in the given time frame. Additionally, the analysis of job postings by GetWork showed that nearly 13% of the AI jobs posted in the last five months were based out of Tier 2 and 3 cities in the country.

As a result of the growing importance of AI, companies across India are seeking to expand their workforce, with candidates who specialise in AI and its associated processes.

In the aftermath of DEI initiatives, and the expansion of AI, the corporate sector has showcased its willingness to create a more inclusive space by opening up job roles in leading industries, like AI, in their offices in Tier 2 and 3 cities. The report shows that Jaipur had the highest number of openings, followed by Indore and South Goa. Other Tier 2,3 cities with AI jobs included Gwalior, Haridwar, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Trivandrum, Udaipur, Bhopal, Agra, Dhar, and Bikaner.

Rahul Veerwal, Founder & CEO at GetWork, said, “Amidst the changed industry scenario and job roles, the steady rise in job openings for AI roles in Tier 2 and 3 cities is emblematic of the massive talent available in smaller cities, and is also a testament to their eagerness to learn the most in-demand skills.” Veerwal added that at the same time, irrespective of geographical peripheries, this jump can also be attributed to the readiness of companies to create equal opportunities for talented individuals across India.

Despite the rise of AI in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, the report showed Tier 1 cities like Delhi NCR, Bangalore, Hyderabad, and others were able to hold a good 86% demand in AI job roles.