GCCs shifting towards contract hiring for AI talent as demand for specialised skills rises

India’s global capability centres (GCCs) are increasingly hiring AI and engineering talent through contract and project-based models, driven by rising demand for specialised skills and faster deployment, as companies move away from traditional workforce expansion towards flexible, outcome-focused teams.

Industry executives say the shift has become more pronounced, particularly across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data engineering and product engineering roles.