The 5G rollout in India is expected to drive hiring in the telecom sector in 2023, as the expansion of the high-speed service unleashes a ‘compounding impact’ on recruitment for both non-niche skills and technical skills, reports Business Standard, citing research from staffing firm NLB Services. When compared to 2021, demand for specialised telecom technology talent grew by almost 20% in 2022, the firm noted. It estimated that going forward, the hiring demand is not going to be restricted to the telecom sector alone. It also predicted that sectors such as healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and automotive are also expected to recruit tech talent to scale up their service capabilities around 5G.

“Leading telecom players have already rolled out 5G services in over 50 towns across India and are expected to cover most parts of the country in the next two years. This clearly indicates a compounding impact on hiring as well both for non-niche skills and technical skills," NLB Services stated.