Hiring surges in non-metros as tier 2-3 cities contribute over 40% of new users: Reports

New Delhi [India], April 30 (ANI): Enterprises have expanded their hiring efforts into non-metro areas, with tier 2 and tier 3 cities accounting for over 40 per cent of new users, according to a report by jobs and professional networking platform Apna.

The report adds that many of these cities also witnessed double-digit growth in job applications, reflecting rising employment activity beyond major urban centres.

According to the “India at Work – Q1 2025” report, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) emerged as the largest job creators, not just in metros, but across over 900 cities.