CLEARROUND · AI & THE INDIAN WORKFORCE
Is your job AI-exposed? India's entire workforce as a map — every one of the 127 official occupation groups, sized by how many people work in it and shaded by how automatable its tasks are. High exposure means the work reshapes , not that the job disappears. Built only on published government data.
Most Indian jobs are not at high risk from AI. Only 4.5% of India's 615 million workers are in high-AI-exposure occupations (scoring 7 or above out of 10), and the employment-weighted average exposure across the entire workforce is just 1.9 out of 10. The most AI-exposed major occupation is Software and Application Developers, and Analysts (9/10), while India's roughly 151 million Market Gardeners & Crop Growers are among the least exposed (1/10). Worried about your role? Practice an AI-era interview →
4.5%
of India's workforce is in high-AI-exposure jobs (7+/10)
1.9
average exposure, weighted by workers (out of 10)
615M
workers across 127 occupation groups
AI exposure intensity (0–10)
Market Gardeners & Crop Growers 150.8M · 1/10 Mining and Construction Labourers 51.3M · 1/10 Agricultural, Forestry and Fis… 48.7M · 1/10 Shop Salespersons 41.2M · 3/10 Animal Producers 34.9M · 1/10 Mixed Crop and Animal … 23.9M · 1/10 Car, Van and Mo… 17.5M · 2/10 Garment and Re… 16.5M · 2/10 Subsistence C… 15.1M · 1/10 Building Fr… 11.1M · 1/10 Managing Di… 11.0M · 5/10 Manufacturi… 10.2M · 2/10 Domestic, H… 8.9M · 1/10 Food Proces… 7.4M · 1/10 Handicraft… 7.0M · 2/10 Primary S… 6.4M · 3/10 Cooks 6.0M · 1/10 Heavy Tr… 6.0M · 2/10 Protectiv… 5.8M · 2/10 Machinery… 5.8M · 2/10 Street an… 5.5M · 2/10 Transport… 5.4M · 1/10 Software … 4.6M · 9/10 Painter… 4.6M · 1/10
Most workers Most exposed
Market Gardeners & Crop Growers 1/10
150.81M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Mining and Construction Labourers 1/10
51.25M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Labourers 1/10
48.73M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Shop Salespersons 3/10
41.23M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Animal Producers 1/10
34.89M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Mixed Crop and Animal Workers 1/10
23.87M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Car, Van and Motorcycle Drivers 2/10
17.47M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Garment and Related Trades Workers 2/10
16.49M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Subsistence Crop Farmers 1/10
15.14M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Building Frames and Related Trades Workers 1/10
11.08M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Managing Directors and Chief Executives 5/10
11.01M workers · 1 – Managers Manufacturing Labourers 2/10
10.15M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Domestic, Hotel and Office Cleaners and Helpers 1/10
8.92M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Food Processing and Related Trade Workers 1/10
7.38M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Handicraft Workers 2/10
6.95M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Primary School and Early Childhood Teachers 3/10
6.40M workers · 2 – Professionals Cooks 1/10
5.97M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Heavy Truck and Bus Drivers 2/10
5.97M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Protective Service Workers 2/10
5.85M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Machinery Mechanics and Repairers 2/10
5.85M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Street and Market Salespersons 2/10
5.54M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Transport and Storage Labourers 1/10
5.41M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Software and Application Developers, and Analysts 9/10
4.55M workers · 2 – Professionals Painters, Builders, Structure Cleaners and Related Trades Workers 1/10
4.55M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers General Office Clerks 8/10
4.37M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Building Finishers and Related Trades Workers 1/10
4.25M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Electrical Equipment Installers and Repairers 2/10
4.25M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Secondary Education Teachers 5/10
3.94M workers · 2 – Professionals Other Sales Workers 4/10
3.88M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Hairdressers, Beauticians and Related Workers 1/10
3.08M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Mining, Manufacturing and Construction Supervisors 3/10
2.77M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Sheet and Structural Metal Workers, Moulders and Welders, and Related Workers 1/10
2.77M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Subsistence Livestock Farmers 1/10
2.65M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Finance Professionals 8/10
2.58M workers · 2 – Professionals Business Services and Administration Managers 6/10
2.52M workers · 1 – Managers Other Clerical Support Workers 8/10
2.52M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Other Teaching Professionals 5/10
2.40M workers · 2 – Professionals Textile, Fur and Leather Products Machine Operators 3/10
2.40M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Refuse Workers 1/10
2.34M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Nursing and Midwifery Associate Professionals 4/10
2.28M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Keyboard Operators 9/10
2.03M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Forestry and Related Workers 1/10
2.03M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Sales and Purchasing Agents and Brokers 5/10
1.85M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Subsistence Mixed Crop and Livestock Farmers 1/10
1.78M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Social and Religious Professionals 3/10
1.60M workers · 2 – Professionals Street Vendors (Excluding Food) 2/10
1.60M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Numerical Clerks 9/10
1.54M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Wood Treaters, Cabinet Makers and Related Trades Workers 1/10
1.54M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Sales, Marketing and Development Managers 6/10
1.48M workers · 1 – Managers Building and Housekeeping Supervisors 3/10
1.48M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Engineering Professionals (Excluding Electrotechnology) 7/10
1.42M workers · 2 – Professionals Fishery Workers, Hunters and Trappers 1/10
1.35M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers University and Higher Education Teachers 6/10
1.29M workers · 2 – Professionals Food and Related Products Machine Operators 3/10
1.23M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Mobile Plant Operators 2/10
1.23M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Manufacturing, Mining, Construction and Distribution Managers 4/10
1.17M workers · 1 – Managers Tellers, Money Collectors and Related Clerks 7/10
1.11M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Subsistence Fishers, Hunters, Trappers and Gatherers 1/10
1.11M workers · 6 – Skilled Agricultural, Forestry and Fishery Workers Sales, Marketing and Public Relations Professionals 7/10
1.05M workers · 2 – Professionals Blacksmiths, Tool Makers and Related Trades Workers 2/10
1.05M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Electronics and Telecommunication Installers and Repairers 2/10
1.05M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Other Stationary Plant and Machine Operators 3/10
1.05M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Medical Doctors 5/10
0.98M workers · 2 – Professionals Legal Professionals 7/10
0.98M workers · 2 – Professionals Vehicle, Window, Laundry and Other Hand Cleaners 1/10
0.98M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Waiters and Bartenders 2/10
0.92M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Business Service Agents 6/10
0.86M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Child Care Workers and Teachers' Aides 2/10
0.86M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Other Services Managers 4/10
0.80M workers · 1 – Managers Metal Processing and Finishing Plant Operators 3/10
0.80M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Rubber, Plastic and Paper Products Machine Operators 3/10
0.80M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Other Elementary Workers 2/10
0.80M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Professional Services Managers 6/10
0.74M workers · 1 – Managers Architects, Planners, Surveyors and Designers 7/10
0.74M workers · 2 – Professionals Nursing and Midwifery Professionals 4/10
0.74M workers · 2 – Professionals Creative and Performing Artists 5/10
0.74M workers · 2 – Professionals Medical and Pharmaceutical Technicians 5/10
0.74M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Administrative Associate Professionals 6/10
0.74M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Other Personal Services Workers 3/10
0.74M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Physical and Engineering Science Technicians 5/10
0.68M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Client Information Workers 8/10
0.68M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Other Health Professionals 5/10
0.62M workers · 2 – Professionals Process Control Technicians 5/10
0.62M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Government Regulatory Associate Professionals 5/10
0.62M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Travel Attendants, Conductors and Guides 3/10
0.62M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Food Preparation Assistants 1/10
0.62M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Administration Professionals 7/10
0.55M workers · 2 – Professionals Financial and Mathematical Associate Professionals 8/10
0.55M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Material Recording and Transport Clerks 7/10
0.55M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Printing Trades Workers 4/10
0.55M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Hotel and Restaurant Managers 3/10
0.49M workers · 1 – Managers Administrative and Specialized Secretaries 7/10
0.49M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Cashiers and Ticket Clerks 6/10
0.49M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Assemblers 3/10
0.49M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Legislators and Senior Officials 4/10
0.43M workers · 1 – Managers Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers 4/10
0.43M workers · 1 – Managers Chemical and Photographic Products Plant and Machine Operators 4/10
0.43M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Electrotechnology Engineers 7/10
0.37M workers · 2 – Professionals Information and Communication Technology Operations and User Support Technicians 7/10
0.37M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Personal Care Workers in Health Services 2/10
0.37M workers · 5 – Service and Sales Workers Other Craft and Related Workers 2/10
0.37M workers · 7 – Craft and Related Trades Workers Mining and Mineral Processing Plant Operators 3/10
0.37M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Information and Communications Technology Services Manager 6/10
0.31M workers · 1 – Managers Database and Network Professionals 8/10
0.31M workers · 2 – Professionals Authors, Journalists and Linguists 8/10
0.31M workers · 2 – Professionals Telecommunication and Broadcasting Technicians 4/10
0.31M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Locomotive Engine Drivers and Related Workers 2/10
0.31M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Other Health Associate Professionals 4/10
0.25M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Legal, Social and Religious Associate Professionals 4/10
0.25M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Sports and Fitness Workers 2/10
0.25M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Paramedical Practitioners 3/10
0.18M workers · 2 – Professionals Secretaries (General) 8/10
0.18M workers · 4 – Clerical Support Workers Production Managers in Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries 3/10
0.12M workers · 1 – Managers Physical and Earth Science Professionals 7/10
0.12M workers · 2 – Professionals Life Sciences Professionals 6/10
0.12M workers · 2 – Professionals Traditional and Complementary Medicine Professionals 3/10
0.12M workers · 2 – Professionals Veterinarians 3/10
0.12M workers · 2 – Professionals Vocational Education Teachers 4/10
0.12M workers · 2 – Professionals Veterinary Technicians and Assistants 3/10
0.12M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Wood Processing and Papermaking Plant Operators 3/10
0.12M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Street and Related Service Workers 1/10
0.12M workers · 9 – Elementary Occupations Librarians, Archivists and Curators 7/10
0.06M workers · 2 – Professionals Life Science Technicians and Related Associate Professionals 5/10
0.06M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Ship and Aircraft Controllers, and Technicians 4/10
0.06M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Traditional and Complementary Medicine Associate Professionals 3/10
0.06M workers · 3 – Technicians and Associate Professionals Ships’ Deck Crews and Related Workers 1/10
0.06M workers · 8 – Plant and Machine Operators and Assemblers Mathematicians, Actuaries and Statisticians 9/10
0.00M workers · 2 – Professionals How each job is scored We rate each occupation 0–10 on how automatable its core tasks are by current AI — not whether the job disappears.
0–2 — Mostly physical, in-person work (farming, construction, drivers)3–5 — Mixed physical + knowledge work (nurses, teachers, retail managers)6–7 — Knowledge work with human judgment (lawyers, engineers, accountants)8–10 — Almost entirely digital, repeatable tasks (software, data entry, BPO, clerical)A high score doesn’t mean the job disappears — it means the role reshapes. Workers who use AI will replace those who don’t.
Tile size = number of workers · colour = ai exposure. Employment figures are derived estimates from published government data. Growth projections are deliberately omitted (no honest Indian source).Read sources →
Frequently asked questions Will AI take my job in India? For most workers, no — only about 4.5% of India’s workforce is in high-exposure occupations, and average exposure is 1.9 out of 10. AI more often reshapes the tasks within a job than eliminates the whole role.
Which jobs are most at risk from AI in India? High-skill analytical and digital roles score highest — software developers, data analysts and statisticians (around 9 out of 10) — because much of their work is text- and code-based.
Which jobs are safest from AI in India? Hands-on physical and field work — farming, construction, refuse and street services (around 1 out of 10) — is least exposed to AI.
What does “AI exposure” mean here? It is a 0–10 score of how automatable an occupation’s tasks are, based on a task-level rubric. High exposure means the work changes, not that the job disappears.