India’s Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) sector is experiencing significant growth, establishing itself as a key driver of employment in the country. According to CIEL HR’s ‘EPC Sector Talent Study 2025’, hiring demand in the sector has surged by 51% since 2020, reflecting India’s rapid infrastructure expansion.
Current Employment Landscape
| Metric | Figure |
| Total workforce across organised and unorganised EPC ecosystem | 85+ million |
| Workforce employed by top EPC firms | 7–8 million |
| Job postings analysed (July 2024 – August 2025) | 2,27,000 |
The study notes that the EPC sector is expected to generate over 25 million additional jobs by 2030, driven by large-scale infrastructure development and India’s growing labor force.
Geographical Distribution of Hiring Demand
| Region | Share of Hiring Demand | Key Cities |
| Tier I Cities | 80% | Mumbai (23%), Delhi (22%) |
| Tier II & III Cities | Emerging hubs | Lucknow, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam |
Tier II and III cities are increasingly serving as centers for construction management, field operations, and site engineering roles.
Sectoral Distribution of Job Demand
| Sector | Share of Hiring Demand |
| Roads & Highways | 26% |
| Power Transmission & Distribution | 15% |
| Renewables | 14% |
The EPC sector continues to focus on infrastructure projects across urban and rural regions, with the private sector and government initiatives contributing to rising manpower demand.
Role of Technology
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being leveraged to improve project planning, engineering workflows, site operations, and supply chain management.
- AI is expected to enhance efficiency rather than replace jobs, according to the report.
Talent Challenges
Despite robust hiring trends, the sector faces a widening shortage of experienced engineers, particularly those with 6+ years of expertise.
CIEL HR Managing Director and CEO Aditya Narayan Mishra highlighted that the sector will continue absorbing a significant portion of the workforce as millions of new entrants join India’s labor pool every year.
The report underscores the EPC sector’s critical role in employment generation and its potential to remain a key contributor to India’s infrastructure-driven economic growth through 2030.
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