The best job portals in India depend on the job you want. Naukri and LinkedIn have the widest reach for most roles. Internshala suits students and freshers, Cutshort and Hirist suit tech and startup jobs, Apna and Job Hai suit frontline jobs, and iimjobs suits senior management roles. Most job seekers do best on two or three portals at once.
We compared 12 job sites that people in India use in October 2026: who each one is for, what it does well, what to watch out for and one tip to get more out of it. Features and paid plans change often, so check each site before you pay for anything. Disclosure: CareerCtrl is our product, and it is listed first.
Best job portals in India at a glance
| Job portal | Best for | Free for job seekers | Stands out for |
|---|---|---|---|
| CareerCtrl Jobs | Freshers to professionals who want match scores | Yes | Match score and Easy Apply with your resume |
| Naukri | Most roles, all experience levels | Yes | One of India's biggest job and resume databases |
| Professional, tech and senior roles | Yes | Your network and recruiter messages | |
| Indeed | Many listings in one search | Yes | Collects jobs from many sources |
| foundit | Mid-level roles in India and the Gulf | Yes | Formerly Monster India |
| Internshala | Internships and fresher jobs | Yes | Student-focused listings |
| Shine | Entry and mid-level jobs | Yes | Simple search and job alerts |
| Apna | Frontline and local jobs | Yes | Mobile app in several Indian languages |
| Cutshort | Startup and tech jobs | Yes | Salary ranges on many listings |
| TimesJobs | Corporate roles | Yes | Backed by the Times Group |
| Glassdoor | Researching employers | Yes | Company reviews and salaries |
| Jobseeker | Simple search and resume tools | Yes | Available in many languages |
1. CareerCtrl Jobs
CareerCtrl Jobs is our job search for freshers and professionals in India, with jobs from startups to MNCs. When you sign in and add your resume, each job shows a match score, so you can see how well you fit before you apply. You can apply with Easy Apply, and the same account has the AI resume builder and an ATS check. Browse all jobs or fresher jobs.
- Best for: freshers and professionals who want to see their fit before applying
- Good: match scores, Easy Apply and a resume builder in one free account
- Watch out: a newer job board with fewer listings than Naukri or LinkedIn
- Tip: tailor your resume to a job's keywords, then check the match score again
2. Naukri
Naukri, launched in 1997, is the job portal most Indian recruiters check first. It lists jobs for almost every role, city and experience level, and recruiters search its resume database directly, so a complete profile can bring calls even when you have not applied. Its parent company also runs niche sites: iimjobs for management roles, Hirist for tech, Naukri Campus for students and Job Hai for frontline jobs.
- Best for: almost everyone, from freshers to senior professionals
- Good: the widest choice of jobs in India and recruiters who search for candidates
- Watch out: popular listings get hundreds of applicants, so a generic resume gets lost
- Tip: update your profile headline and key skills regularly; recruiters filter by them
3. LinkedIn
LinkedIn, launched in 2003, is a professional network with a large job board. Recruiters and hiring managers post there and also message candidates directly, which makes your profile as important as your applications. It is strongest for corporate, tech, consulting and senior roles.
- Best for: professionals, tech roles and mid to senior jobs
- Good: you can reach the recruiter or hiring manager, not just apply
- Watch out: Easy Apply roles fill fast, and Premium is optional, not required
- Tip: turn on "Open to work" for recruiters and write a headline with your target role
4. Indeed
Indeed, founded in 2004, collects job listings from company career pages and other job boards, alongside jobs posted directly on Indeed. One search covers a lot of ground, which makes it useful for comparing what is available in your city.
- Best for: seeing many openings in one place, across roles and cities
- Good: simple search, job alerts and listings from companies that do not use other portals
- Watch out: some listings send you to other sites, and older posts can stay up after a role is filled
- Tip: sort by date and apply to jobs posted in the last few days
5. foundit (formerly Monster India)
foundit is the new name, since 2022, of Monster India. It covers India, the Gulf and Southeast Asia, with jobs across IT, sales, operations and finance. It suits mid-level professionals and anyone open to roles in the Middle East.
- Best for: mid-level professionals and Gulf job seekers
- Good: regional reach beyond India and a long-established recruiter base
- Watch out: fewer listings than Naukri in most Indian cities
- Tip: set your preferred locations to include Gulf cities if you are open to moving
6. Internshala
Internshala focuses on internships and fresher jobs, including work from home and part-time options. Many listings say clearly that no experience is needed, which saves students and recent graduates a lot of filtering.
- Best for: students, recent graduates and first jobs
- Good: internships and entry-level roles you will not find on senior-focused sites
- Watch out: few roles for experienced professionals, and stipends vary widely
- Tip: answer the screening questions in your own words; employers read them before your resume
7. Shine
Shine is a long-running Indian job portal for entry and mid-level jobs across sectors. It is simple to use and sends job alerts that match your profile.
- Best for: entry and mid-level jobs across sectors
- Good: a straightforward search and alerts based on your profile
- Watch out: some listings stay up after they close, and paid add-ons are optional
- Tip: check the posting date before applying
8. Apna
Apna is a mobile-first job app for frontline and local jobs: delivery, driving, sales, telecalling, retail and back-office roles. It works in several Indian languages and lets you contact employers quickly.
- Best for: frontline, local and entry-level jobs near you
- Good: quick applications and direct contact with employers in your area
- Watch out: fewer office and senior roles; check every employer before sharing documents
- Tip: fill in your area accurately so you see jobs within travelling distance
9. Cutshort
Cutshort is built for tech and startup hiring. Many listings show a salary range, and it matches your profile to roles instead of relying on keyword search alone.
- Best for: software engineers, product and design roles at startups
- Good: salary ranges on many jobs and a focus on tech and startups
- Watch out: a smaller pool than the big portals, and few non-tech jobs
- Tip: list your projects and tech stack in detail; matching depends on them
10. TimesJobs
TimesJobs is run by the Times Group and lists corporate jobs across IT, finance, sales and operations, mostly with mid-sized and large companies.
- Best for: corporate roles at established companies
- Good: a familiar brand and listings across industries
- Watch out: fewer startup jobs, and some listings are not updated often
- Tip: use it alongside Naukri or LinkedIn rather than on its own
11. Glassdoor
Glassdoor, founded in 2007, is best known for employee reviews, salaries and interview questions. It has job listings too, and it now shares a login with Indeed. Use it to research a company before you apply or interview.
- Best for: researching employers, salaries and interview questions
- Good: honest reviews and salary reports from people who work there
- Watch out: fewer reviews for small Indian companies, and some reviews are old
- Tip: read the interview questions section before every interview
12. Jobseeker
Jobseeker combines a job search with resume and cover letter tools and an application tracker. It is available in many languages and suits people who want simple tools in one place.
- Best for: a simple search with resume tools alongside
- Good: job listings, documents and application tracking in one account
- Watch out: fewer Indian listings and recruiter tools than the big portals
- Tip: use its tracker to follow up on applications you send elsewhere too
Best job portal for your situation
| If you are… | Start with | Add |
|---|---|---|
| A fresher or student | Internshala, Naukri Campus | Naukri, LinkedIn, CareerCtrl |
| In IT or software | Naukri, LinkedIn | Hirist, Cutshort |
| Looking for startup jobs | Cutshort, LinkedIn | Naukri |
| Mid to senior in business roles | LinkedIn, Naukri | iimjobs |
| Looking for frontline or local work | Apna, Job Hai | Indeed |
| Open to the Gulf | foundit, Naukri Gulf | |
| Looking for remote work | LinkedIn, Indeed | Cutshort |
Two or three portals are enough for most people. Pick one with wide reach, such as Naukri or LinkedIn, and one or two that match your field or experience. Signing up everywhere spreads your effort thin and floods your inbox.
How to get more interviews from job portals
- Complete your profile — Recruiters search profiles first. Add your target role, key skills, location and notice period.
- Use the job description's keywords — Match the skills and titles in the posting where they are true for you.
- Upload an ATS-friendly resume — One column, standard headings and real text, so portals and ATS software read it correctly.
- Apply early — Jobs posted in the last few days get your application seen before the pile grows.
- Set job alerts — Save searches for your role and city so new jobs reach you the same day.
- Follow up and track — Note where you applied and follow up after a week on the roles you care about most.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is the best job portal in India?
Naukri has the most jobs and recruiters in India, and LinkedIn is strongest for professional, tech and senior roles. Most people do best using one of these plus a portal for their field, such as Internshala for freshers, Cutshort for startups or Apna for frontline jobs.
Which job portal is best for freshers?
Internshala and Naukri Campus focus on students and freshers, and Naukri and LinkedIn also list many entry-level jobs. On CareerCtrl you can filter fresher jobs and see a match score for each one.
Are job portals free for job seekers?
Yes. Searching and applying is free on every portal in this list. Some offer optional paid plans for profile visibility or resume services, but you do not need them to get interviews.
Which job portal is best for IT jobs?
Naukri and LinkedIn have the most IT jobs. Hirist focuses only on tech roles, and Cutshort is popular for startup tech jobs. Use one large portal and one tech-focused one.
How many job portals should I use?
Two or three: one with wide reach, such as Naukri or LinkedIn, and one or two that fit your field and experience. Keep your profile and resume up to date on each rather than signing up everywhere.
Is Naukri better than LinkedIn?
They do different jobs. Naukri has more listings across India and a resume database recruiters search all day. LinkedIn is better for networking, reaching hiring managers directly and professional or senior roles. Many job seekers use both.