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10 Best & Free Job Portals in India (2018) to

apply for your new job!


Finding gainful employment is the priority of every young individual. A few decades ago, people’s
only option was to either “know someone” who’d refer them to a job opening or browse through the
classifieds section of the newspapers. Indeed, that was a time when government jobs were the only
good professional option available to many talented Indians.

Thanks to economic liberalization, multinational companies have expanded extensively in India


over the past 25 years. In almost every sector, theres a multitude of companies operating with a
huge workforce.

As India’s economy grows by leaps and bounds, there will always be a need for talented
professionals to work for these companies. Along with that, there’s been a growth in the number of
job portals. It is estimated that over 80% of job vacancies are filled up through the top 10 job
portals in India.

Moreover, the Fmajority of India’s population is below the age of 35 years. With a young tech-
savvy population, job portals provide an easy access to numerous lucrative employment
opportunities.

The question then remains as to which ones are worth browsing through. Ideally, a job seeker likes
to have all available options under one roof. Moreover, the quality of a job portal also determines
the quality of job vacancies that are advertised on it.

Just for you, we decided to do an in-depth research into this area.

Below, you’ll find a list of the

Best Job Portals in India curated just for your ease and convenience:

#10. Naukri

Website: www.naukri.com

Founded in 1997, the name of the company itself means “job”. Among the first job portals in India,
Naukri has expanded massively over the years and created a new for itself in the world of staffing
and human resources.
This company still enjoys almost a 60% market share in the Indian job hunt market. Just a look at
the numbers should suffice: theres already about 50 million users on naukri.com and almost 10,000
new resumes are updated by job seekers on the website every day. This is a testament to the mighty
chuck of people who find employment using this website.

The best part of this website is that its one of the top free job portals in India. Most users don’t
need to pay a single penny for applying for a job on this site. Naukri, however, has now expanded
its offering and has a premium subscription-based service too which promises to match you with
the best jobs in your domain based on your profile and qualifications.

#9. Shine

Website: www.shine.com

Owned by the popular newspaper company Hindustan Times group, Shine has emerged as one of
the serious competitors among the top job portals in India. Several multinational companies tend to
post their top jobs on Shine along with Naukri and others in order to get access to the best available
pool of talent.

The USP of the company is that it positions itself aggressively to those that are already employed
and looking for a change. Towards that end, Shine has launched many customized services which
are targeted towards young professionals. One of the best features of their website is the “resume
builder” service. For a subscription fee, Shine provides you direct access to some of the best HR
professionals and career advisors who work at every step of the way to help you write and build the
perfect resume. Once that is done, this resume will be featured by Shine to all the top recruiters in
the area of your professional expertise.

The other feature provided by Shine includes access to a customized recruiter who will work
specifically for you and ensure that your resume reaches the right professionals in the industry. But
even if you don’t want to pay thats totally ok: All Recruitment on Shine are free to access and can
be applied for just by signing up on the page.

#8. Monster
Website: www.monsterindia.com

Monster is among the world’s largest job search engines and is definitely among the top job portals
for young professionals in India. You could almost really call it the Google of the job search world.

Headquartered in the United States, Monster is a global behemoth that has made India one of its
prime markets. The USP of Monster lies in the fact that a great variety of jobs with international
companies are posted on to this job portal. Therefore, if you’re a young professional looking for a
mid-level position, Monster will have some of the best multinationals vying for your attention.
Moreover, Monster is also among the best job portals for Indians looking for overseas jobs
especially in the Middle East and South East Asia.

Monster tends to vet and verify the companies that post jobs on its website. As a result, you are
assured of a guarantee that a certain advertised position and the company are legitimate and
trustworthy. Moreover, Monster has expanded massively into the small and medium business
markets to provide a focus on jobs with these companies. As a result, this is one of the best job
portals for startup jobs in India.

#7. Freshersworld

Website: www.freshersworld.com

As the name suggests, this site is tailored towards those looking for their first job. Thanks to this
unique focus, Freshersworld is one of the top job portals in India for freshers.

The portal currently has a database of over 1 crore resumes and all of them are from freshers.
Freshersworld works with some of the biggest corporate names worldwide in order to secure the
best possible placements for those that are fresh out of college with no experience. This job portal
also has tie-ups with over 100 Indian cities and actively works with them to find placements for
newly-graduated job seekers.

On their website, jobs are organized according to the specific sector and industry you are looking
for. Moreover, theres also a separate filter to distinguish jobs based on their cities especially if you
don’t want to move to a new place.

Another great value-addition provided by Freshersworld is their daily job alert emails which you
can subscribe to based on your preference. Moreover, Freshersworld also has an email newsletter
which keeps you posted about current affairs happenings and news from the corporate and business
world which helps you perform amazingly well in your job interviews.

#6. LinkedIn
Website: www.linkedin.com

While it isn’t a traditional job site, if you’re a professional you ought to have a profile on LinkedIn.
This portal is positioned more as a networking and job search platform for professionals across the
world. LinkedIn allows you to create a profile and then connect with other people within the
industry or the corporate world regardless of their location.

It is said that some of the best job vacancies are filled though word-of-mouth references and
recommendations. This is where LinkedIn comes in. Your profile is an extended version of your
resume, and hence, there is really no need to create a separate one. Besides, your connections can
endorse you for various skills and write you recommendations which allows a prospective employer
to get a better idea of your skill sets and qualities. Thanks to its social-networking nature, LinkedIn
is an easy way to get direct access to some of the top professionals and managers in the world
without having to go through the HR department.

Also, LinkedIn has a jobs function where some of the Fresher jobs globally are advertised on a
daily basis. Thanks to your LinkedIn profile, applying for these jobs is just a single-click away
without needing to upload resumes and go through lengthy procedures. LinkedIn also allows you to
write blog posts on subjects of your expertise and to share links of things that you’ve read and
liked. As a result, you have access to a storehouse of knowledge and also get the opportunity to
initiate conversations with hundreds of corporate mentors based on your specific interest areas.

#5. FreelanceMyWay

Website: www.freelancemyway.com

FreelanceMyWay is an innovative solution which connects businesses and freelancers from around
the world. It is easy, affordable, simple and reliable means of communication. Built and run by both
freelancers and entrepreneurs who know about the shortcomings of the industry and will overcome
with excellence skills and experience.
Embraces Graphic Designers, App and Website programmers, writers, logo designers, admin
support, data entry professionals, and many more. Looks for exceptional skills with an
entrepreneurial spirit, quality written and verbal communication skills, time and consistency skills
and most importantly respect for the clients.

Featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Small Business Trends, Boss Magazine & more.

Focuses on Caliber clients and freelancers with excellence in customer service. Values both time
and talent. Completely satisfying for both the parties.

#4. Indeed

Website: www.indeed.co.in

Indeed is a US-based job search engine which has now expanded to over 60 countries around the
world. The first thing that strikes you as soon as you log on to this job portal is the clean and
minimalistic interface. Unlike there job sites which are crammed with words and images, Indeed
looks easily accessible and organized especially for a new job seeker. You could almost say that it
is the Google of job search portals.

The opportunities on Indeed are easy to find. All you need to do is log on to the site, enter the type
of job or industry you’re interested in. Then select the city of your choice and hit the search button.
Thanks to its numerous filters, Indeed makes it easy for prospective job seekers to cut through the
clutter and narrow down upon the exact opportunity suited for their needs. Moreover, as Indeed
directly conducts job seekers and companies together, you can be assured that your application and
resume is being seen by the absolute right people.

#3. Glassdoor

Website: www.glassdoor.co.in

At first glance, you’ll realize that Glassdoor isn’t just a job portal: its so much more than that. The
original genesis for Glassdoor was to provide a portal where serving and ex-employees could leave
honest reviews about a company. Often, people are afraid about talking in public about large
multinational companies for the fear of jeopardizing their career. Thanks to Glassdoor, employees
can anonymously rate companies and also write reviews for their workplace. Since Glassdoor needs
you to have an @companyname.com email ID, it ensures that the reviews are real and written by
actual employees who work there.

This is a fantastic resource for a job seeker as it allows you to have a clear unbiased idea about a
company’s work culture and how it operates. For most people, a work-life balance is important and
job satisfaction plays an important role. Thanks to Glassdoor, you can see if the company you’re
applying to pays salaries on time, has an open culture and whether its a place where you’ll get to
learn something and experience career growth.

Moreover, Glassdoor also allows users to upload their resumes and select their preference for the
industry that they’re looking for a job in. Based on this, the portal will connect you to recruiters and
employers across the desired sectors. And the best part? Its all free.

#2. JobSarkari

Website: www.jobsarkari.com

Despite all the multinationals expanding into India, some of the best jobs still remain in the public
sector. Indeed, a government employment not only offers stability but also several perks and
prestige which you might not get in a private job.

Besides, for those living in small towns and villages, government jobs are the best sector in which
you can actually build a wonderful career without needing to move to a big city. Jobsarkari is one
of the Popular job portals for government jobs in India. The website provides nationwide listings
for jobs ranging from those with the state government to those with public sector utilities such as
Coal India, MTNL, Indian Oil etc. Jobsarkari is also among the only sites to provide immediate
updates every time theres an opening announced by the Indian Railways or by public sector banks.

Thanks to its easy filtering process, you can narrow down upon jobs in your favorite sector or those
that are located in your home state. If you’re looking for a government job Jobsarkari should
definitely be your first and biggest preference.

#1. Upwork
Website: www.upwork.com

Finally, there are tons of you out there who prefer to have a job thats flexible and doesn’t require
you to be stuck to a desk for 12 hours a day. For those like you, freelancing is an absolutely great
way to earn money while deciding your own hours. Moreover, with freelancing, the amount of
money you make depends on how much work you take on. As a result, there’s no limit to your
income if you’re willing to work hard and diligently.

Upwork is among the best job portals for freelancers in India. This US-based site has postings
Experienced jobs from across the world. And since its an international website, the payments on it
too tend to be at level with international standards. A simple 2-day writing or coding job can earn
you anything between $50-$500. Amazing, isn’t it?

The best part of it all is that Upwork is totally free. The website lets you create a profile and bid for
freelance assignments that are added every hour. Once you successfully secure an assignment and
complete it, Upwork takes a percentage of the total amount. As a result, its completely transparent.
The basic rule is: you pay a fee only when you get a job.

Conclusion

With the job market rapidly expanding, theres also millions of new professionals who graduate
every year. As a job seeker, you should first focus on your skills and figure out what you’re very
good at. Most companies prefer specialists who, along with the necessary skills, are also good as
communication, teamwork, and have a good degree of creativity.

As a professional, it is said that you should always work as if you’re looking for a new job. What
that essentially means is that you need to invest some time every week in professional self-
development.

And once you’re ready to change jobs or have decided on a sector you’d like to work in, simply
refer to the list of the best job portals in India thats in this article.

We promise you that this is all you essentially need. Good luck!

7. CareerAge
The site provides detailed information of various types of jobs to freshers as well as experienced
professionals. The site came into being in the year 1999 and had been on board ever since.

8. ClickJobs

Clickjobs.com allows you to customize your profile decidedly apart from connecting you with the
desirable people. The site helps you keep your profile in the database and disclose information that
is intended.

6. Careerjet
The site is one of that has revolutionized the job search industry in a considerable way. The site is
one of the easiest to use and the element of usability is particularly pronounced. The site provides
1. Theindiajobs.com

Theindiajobs.com is emerging job portal with a vision to provide an excellent platform to both job
seekers and the employers. Their transparent business policies and commitment to quality and
value-added service have rewarded them as well established job portal in a small era of time. Their
prime focus is to provide human resource solution of experienced and qualified Junior Level,
Middle Level, and the Senior Level professionals of various fields viz Infrastructure, IT,
Engineering, Energy, Insurance, Banking, FMCG, etc. Their meticulous attention to every single
requirement honours them as the best customer support job portal.

for jobs for people with diverse skill sets.


Gone are the days when people used to run from office to office or go through newspaper classifieds for
hours and hours, to look for a job. With online job portals / websites, finding a job of your choice has now
become as easy as the slick of a mouse. All the job seekers have to do is register themselves with these
sites, along with their personal and professional details, and they will help them land up with perfect job
opportunities, to match their profile and eligibility. This is the best and fastest way for job seekers.

Here is a list of top 15 online job portals in India:

15. CareerJet.co.in

Careerjet.co.in is a leading job search engine. Careerjet has a very simple user interface, where job
seekers can search jobs by entering keywords or company name and the location.They do not have
to visit individual job sites as Careerjet has a wide database of jobs.

14. Careerbuilder.co.in

Next in the list of top 10 best online job portals in India in 2015 is careerbuilder.co.in, which helps
both experienced candidates as well as the newbie find jobs in all kinds of fields.

13. WisdomJobs.com

WisdomJobs.com, job portal is helping job seekers to connect with recruiters & employers. This
online portal is easy to operate interface and fast job search options. The site has frequently-asked
interview questions and practice exams to help candidates for preparing job interviews.

12. Careesma.in

Careesma.in is another well known online job portal in India, which gives updates on the latest jobs
in both private as well as public sector, in a variety of fields including medicine, engineering,
finance and teaching, to mention just a few.

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11. Jobstreet.co.in

Jobstreet.co.in is a leading online job site in the country, which helps the eligible candidates look
for the most lucrative jobs in a wide array of professional fields, including IT, Marketing, Finance,
Accounting, etc.

10. Iimjobs.com

Iimjobs.com is also one of the best website for jobs that offer opportunities in finance, sales &
marketing, consulting, HR, IT & systems, Legal, BPO and many more fields.

9. Freshersworld.com

The next on the list is freshersworld.com. This is one of the best website for the freshers who just
completed their education and looking for jobs. Mainly it helps fresh job seekers to find their first
job.

8. Indeed.co.in
This website is particularly helpful for those candidates who are searching for private job, with
opportunities ranging for those who have just completed their 10th or 12th, to those with higher
degrees such as MCA, BE or B Tech.

7. Glassdoor.co.in

Glassdoor.co.in is a reliable online job site, which in addition to relevant job opportunities, helps
the candidates with excellent tips regarding interviews and salary expectations from top employers,
so that they can make the right decision while taking their pick at these opportunities.

6. FreeJobAlert.com

It is also one of the best website for online job searchers. This website covers all types of jobs
sections that includes Government Jobs, Bank, Teaching, IT Jobs, Engineering, Railway,
Police/Defence Jobs.

5. Monsterindia.com

Another leading name among the best online job portals in the country is that of monsterindia.com,
which excels at helping its clients find the most desirable job in an easy and simple manner. It has
additional advantages such as interview preparation of the candidates and helping them keep their
personal details confidential, if they need to.

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4. Timesjobs.com

The next name in this list is that of timesjobs.com, a popular choice to help you search for
opportunities all across the country. It provides email alerts to candidates and aims to help Indian
with the best career opportunities in their respective fields of expertise.

3. Shine.com

Shine.com is another job portal, which has made progressive leaps to become one of the best
agencies in a short span of time. This job portal gives professional assistance to job seekers, both
experienced and fresher, to prepare impressive resumes and land up with the best jobs in different
categories.

2. Linkedin.com

Featuring next on the list of top 10 online job portals in India in 2016 is linkedin.com, which
maintains a network of professionals, giving them a platform to share their details and get them
lucrative opportunities for the most relevant jobs through this common platform.

1. Naukri.com

One of the most popular online job sites in India is Naukri.com, which helps job seekers find the
latest jobs, besides assisting employers to find the perfect candidates to work for them. The best
things about this portal is the reliability of services provided by it, topped up with its user friendly
interface, which helps you create an excellent resume here, in an easy manner. The site provides
opportunities in all possible fields.
All these job portals can be trusted to help you get the best job in accordance with your
qualification and eligibility in various fields.

There are so many other sites that were doing the same kind of services to the people.

1. http://www.fresherscafe.com
2. http://www.hirist.com
3. http://www.roundone.in
4. http://www.simplyhired.co.in
5. http://www.offcampusjobs.in
6. http://fresherhub.com
7. https://hiree.com
8. http://freshershome.com
9. http://freshersindia.com
10. http://www.goldenjobs.com
11. http://www.careerbuilder.co.in
12. http://www.careesma.in
13. http://www.techgig.com
14. http://www.timesjobs.com
15. http://yournextleap.com
16. http://placementpapers.net
17. http://presentjobs.com
18. http://careerbuzz.in
19. http://goldenjobs.com
20. http://99jobs.in
21. http://www.freshersvoice.com
22. http://firstnaukri.com
23. http://fresherslive.com
24. http://allindiajobs.com
25. https://www.techgig.com
26. This is a list of notable employment websites. An employment website is a web site
dealing specifically with employment or careers.

Site Location Type of employment Notes


Adzuna U.K. General Content aggregator
AfterCollege U.S. College graduates
Middle East and
Akhtaboot General Based in Jordan
North Africa
AlJazeera Jobs Middle East General Based in Bahrain
Government affiliated,
Canadian Job Bank Canada General connected to Working in
Canada
CareerArc Social
U.S. General
Recruiting
CareerBuilder U.S. General
CareerBuilder.ca Canada General
U.K. and
CareerStructure.com Construction industry
international
U.S. and
Craigslist General classified ads
international
CV-Library U.K. General
Dice.com U.S. Engineering and I.T.
Site Location Type of employment Notes
U.S. and
Efinancialcareers.com Finance
international
Eluta.ca Canada General Content aggregator
Australia, London,
Freelancer.com General
Manila, Jakarta, U.S.
Includes anonymous
Glassdoor U.S. General
employer reviews
Graduateland Northern Europe College graduates. Based in Denmark
U.K., Australia, and
Gumtree General classified ads.
international
Guru.com U.S. Freelance
Students in technical Non-profit, based in
IAESTE International
fields Luxembourg
U.S. and
Indeed.com General
international
Content aggregator. Part of
Insidetrak Australia General
Glassdoor.com
Jobindex Denmark General Content aggregator
JobServe U.S. and U.K. General
Jobster U.S. General
JobStreet.com Southeast Asia General Based in Malaysia
Canada and
Kijiji General classified ads Part of eBay
international
LawCrossing U.S. Legal
U.S. and Professional
LinkedIn
international networking
U.S. and
Monster.com General
international
MyScience International Science and academia
Naukri.com India General
Naukrinama.com India Government
Oodle U.S. General classified ads Content aggregator
PageGroup U.K. Administration FTSE company
PeoplePerHour U.K. Freelance
Small and Medium
Proven U.S. Hiring tools for employers
Sized Businesses
Reed.co.uk U.K. General Employment agency
ResearchGate International Science and research
Rozee.pk Pakistan General
Seek Australia General
Simply Hired U.S. General Content aggregator
SnagAJob.com U.S. Hourly jobs
Professional networking
Science and
Swissnex Switzerland resources, government
technology
affiliated
Site Location Type of employment Notes
Students, recent
TalentEgg Canada
graduates, internships
TheLadders.com U.S. High-salary
The Muse U.S. General
India and the Middle Several industry-specific
TimesJobs General
East sites
Europe and Latin
Trovit General classified ads Based in Spain
America
Government affiliated,
Universal Jobmatch U.K. General connected with
Monster.com
Upwork International Freelance
Federal civil service
USAJobs U.S. Government affiliated
jobs
WayUp U.S. General
Government affiliated,
Working in Canada Canada General connected to Canadian Job
Bank
Workopolis Canada General

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