HR and staffing services report
AI visibility and ranking report
- Industry
- Professional services
- Sub-industry
- HR and staffing services
- Country
- India
- Published
- Q3-CY26
- Categories
- 5
- Questions
- 25
- Citations
- 375
- Domains
- 228
Disclaimer: This is original research data created using AI simulations, so treat it as an opinion piece rather than a statement of fact. AI models can make mistakes, and the figures here reflect what engines returned on the run date. Do your own research before you make any decision based on it.
Executive summary
AI answer engines now stand between an Indian employer and the staffing firm they hire. We ran 25 questions across five categories with live web search, then recorded every brand named and every source cited. The run produced 375 citations from 228 domains.
Wisemonk leads on 27.2 percent. It is a small employer of record platform, and it outranks TeamLease on 20.8 percent and Quess Corp on 12.0 percent, the two largest staffing firms in the country by revenue.
The sources are thin and self published. Those 375 citations came from 228 domains, and 155 were cited only once. The busiest domain is wisemonk.io with 15 citations, which is four percent of the run.
Top 10 brands by AI visibility score
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Wisemonk | EOR platform | 27.2% | |
| 2 | TeamLease | Staffing firm | 20.8% | |
| 3 | Quess Corp | Staffing firm | 12.0% | |
| 4 | ALP Consulting | Staffing firm | 10.4% | |
| 5 | Naukri | Job portal | 8.8% | |
| 6 | Ahlawat and Associates | Law firm | 8.8% | |
| 7 | Randstad | Staffing firm | 8.0% | |
| 8 | EPFO | Statutory body | 8.0% | |
| 9 | TopSource Worldwide | Payroll provider | 6.4% | |
| 10 | Qureos | Hiring platform | 6.4% |
Visibility score method: each question ranks five entities. Rank one earns 1.00 point, rank two 0.80, down to 0.20 for rank five. Scores are totalled across 25 questions and divided by 25. Every entity named is ranked, whatever its type.
Type shows what kind of organisation each entity is. AI engines name job portals, law firms, software vendors, regulators and complaint platforms alongside staffing firms. All of them are ranked here, because all of them take up space in the answer.
Top 25 cited domains
These 25 domains are the most cited across all 25 questions. The full run produced 375 citations from 228 unique domains, so this table shows the head of a long tail. The leader holds only four percent.
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | 15 | 4.0% | |
| 2 | tmservices.co.in | 11 | 2.9% | |
| 3 | alp.consulting | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 4 | quora.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 5 | clutch.co | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 6 | placementindia.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 7 | taggd.in | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 8 | asanify.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 9 | goodfirms.co | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 10 | hrtailor.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 11 | lawrato.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 12 | omnivoo.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 13 | salarybox.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 14 | voxya.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 15 | weavings.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 16 | 7consultancy.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 17 | ahlawatassociates.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 18 | cphrservices.in | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 19 | futurexsolutions.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 20 | goodspace.ai | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 21 | greythr.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 22 | husys.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 23 | hyring.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 24 | indiafilings.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 25 | krtya.com | 3 | 0.8% |
Categories and why we chose them
We chose five categories that follow the hiring journey, from picking an agency to filling temporary roles, running payroll, paying the fees and staying inside the law. Employers and job seekers both ask these questions.
| # | Category name | Reason for selection |
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| 1 | Choosing a recruitment agency | Every hire that goes through an agency starts with this shortlist. The questions carry high commercial value, because the answer decides which firms get a call, and they force an engine to name specific agencies. |
| 2 | Temporary and contract staffing | Flexible staffing is the largest and fastest growing part of the Indian market. These questions come from employers filling shifts and from candidates weighing a contract offer, so both sides of the market are covered. |
| 3 | Payroll and HR outsourcing | Payroll is the service a company buys once and keeps for years, so the search happens rarely and matters enormously. These questions also pull in the employer of record model that global companies now use. |
| 4 | Hiring costs and agency fees | Price questions decide whether a buyer calls at all, and they are the questions agencies answer least openly. They also cover the candidate side, where paying a consultancy is a common and costly mistake. |
| 5 | Employment rules and compliance | Getting compliance wrong lands on the client, not the contractor. These questions carry legal risk for employers and real money for workers, which is why law firms and government portals compete for the answer. |
Category 1 of 5
Choosing a recruitment agency
This category covers picking an agency. The five questions ask for the best recruitment agency, how to choose one, the best consultancy for freshers, whether a job portal is better, and the best executive search firms.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Naukri | Job portal | 36.0% | |
| 2 | Randstad | Staffing firm | 32.0% | |
| 3 | TeamLease | Staffing firm | 28.0% | |
| 4 | Quess Corp | Staffing firm | 28.0% | |
| 5 | Michael Page | Recruitment firm | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 2 | allianceinternational.co.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 3 | goodspace.ai | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | placementindia.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 5 | quora.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | randstad.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | stantonchase.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | sutrahr.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | weavings.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | 3leads.com | 1 | 1.3% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 1.1 | Which is the best recruitment agency in India? |
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| 1.2 | How do I choose a recruitment agency for my company in India? |
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| 1.3 | Which is the best job consultancy for freshers in India? |
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| 1.4 | Is it better to use a recruitment agency or a job portal in India? |
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| 1.5 | Which are the best executive search firms in India? |
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Question 1.1
Which is the best recruitment agency in India?
A listicle question. Randstad ranks first because it appears on almost every published top ten list, and the cited pages are agency blogs and business directories rather than any independent assessment.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Randstad
- Rank 2TeamLease
- Rank 3Quess Corp
- Rank 4Adecco
- Rank 5ABC Consultants
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | sutrahr.com | https://www.sutrahr.com/top-recruitment-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/hr/recruiting | Click here |
| 3 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/top-recruitment-agencies-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | allianceinternational.co.in | https://www.allianceinternational.co.in/top-trusted-recruitment-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | v3staffing.in | https://v3staffing.in/blog/best-recruitment-agencies-india | Click here |
| 6 | cphrservices.in | https://www.cphrservices.in/top-10-manpower-recruitment-agency-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | randstad.in | https://www.randstad.in/ | Click here |
| 8 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/business-services/recruiting/india | Click here |
| 9 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/reliable-staffing-agencies-for-businesses-in-india | Click here |
| 10 | vispl.co.in | https://www.vispl.co.in/recruitment-agency.aspx | Click here |
| 11 | blog.9cv9.com | https://blog.9cv9.com/top-10-best-recruitment-agencies-in-india-in-2026/ | Click here |
| 12 | anywherer.com | https://www.anywherer.com/best-recruiting-providers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | cielhr.com | https://cielhr.com/the-best-manpower-consultancy-in-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | jobaaj.com | https://www.jobaaj.com/blog/top-10-hr-consultancies-in-india | Click here |
| 15 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-recruitment-firms-in-India | Click here |
Question 1.2
How do I choose a recruitment agency for my company in India?
Michael Page ranks first on the strength of one employer insight page. Three of the fifteen cited sources are about fees rather than selection, which shows what buyers really want to know at this point.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Michael Page
- Rank 2Quess Corp
- Rank 3Randstad
- Rank 4RGF Professional Recruitment
- Rank 5Innovsource
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | michaelpage.co.in | https://www.michaelpage.co.in/recruitment-expertise/employer-insights/top-recruitment-agencies-india | Click here |
| 2 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/top-recruitment-agencies-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | india.rgf-professional.com | https://www.india.rgf-professional.com/insights/how-to-choose-the-right-recruitment-agency-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | quesscorp.com | https://www.quesscorp.com/blog/choosing-right-staffing-partner/ | Click here |
| 5 | multirecruit.com | https://www.multirecruit.com/blogs/10-things-to-consider-when-choosing-top-recruitment-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | orbitouch-hr.com | https://www.orbitouch-hr.com/post/choosing-the-right-staffing-agency-in-india-staffing-partner-selection-tips | Click here |
| 7 | innov.in | https://innov.in/how-to-select-the-best-staffing-agency-in-2026-a-6-step-guide-for-hr-leaders/ | Click here |
| 8 | weavings.in | https://www.weavings.in/blogs/best-recruitment-agencies-in-india.html | Click here |
| 9 | korebpo.com | https://korebpo.com/how-to-choose-india-staffing-agency/ | Click here |
| 10 | randstad.in | https://www.randstad.in/hr-news/recruitment/how-do-you-know-you-can-trust-a-recruitment-consultant/ | Click here |
| 11 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/recruitment-agency-fees-india-8-33-percent/ | Click here |
| 12 | plugscale.com | https://www.plugscale.com/recruitment-agency-fees-india | Click here |
| 13 | hirekey.in | https://hirekey.in/blog/recruitment-agency-replacement-guarantee/ | Click here |
| 14 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/blogs/709434/recruitment-agency-fees-in-india-what-employers-actually-pay-in-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | amanhiringsolution.in | https://amanhiringsolution.in/blogs/how-to-choose-best-recruitment-agency-in-india | Click here |
Question 1.3
Which is the best job consultancy for freshers in India?
Freshersworld takes rank one, and job portals fill the rest. The engines treat a fresher question as a portal question, so consultancies barely appear even though the question asks about them.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Freshersworld
- Rank 2Naukri
- Rank 3TeamLease
- Rank 4Adecco
- Rank 5Indeed
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-is-the-best-placement-consultant-for-freshers-in-India | Click here |
| 2 | placementexpert.com | https://www.placementexpert.com/best-hiring-consultants-in-india-freshers/ | Click here |
| 3 | freshersworld.com | https://www.freshersworld.com/ | Click here |
| 4 | surejob.in | https://surejob.in/job-placement-consultants-in-india.html | Click here |
| 5 | hireyousoon.com | https://hireyousoon.com/best-job-portals-for-freshers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | cybotrix.com | https://cybotrix.com/blogs/top-placement-agencies-for-freshers-in-india.html | Click here |
| 7 | constructionplacements.com | https://www.constructionplacements.com/job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | teamlease.com | https://www.teamlease.com/fresher-jobs | Click here |
| 9 | adecco.com | https://www.adecco.com/en-in | Click here |
| 10 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/best-job-portals-free-for-freshers | Click here |
| 11 | peoplead.in | https://peoplead.in/job-consultancy-for-freshers/ | Click here |
| 12 | omsaigroupconsultancy.com | https://omsaigroupconsultancy.com/blog/top-placement-agencies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | factohr.com | https://factohr.com/job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | zimyo.com | https://www.zimyo.com/insights/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | 3leads.com | https://www.3leads.com/placement-consultants-in-bangalore-for-freshers-your-launchpad-to-a-successful-career/ | Click here |
Question 1.4
Is it better to use a recruitment agency or a job portal in India?
Asked to compare the two, the engines name five job portals and no agency. Naukri leads, and most cited pages are portal pricing comparisons, so the framing of the answer favors one side.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Apna
- Rank 5Shine
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/blog/top-job-portals-in-india-to-post-jobs-and-hire-candidates/ | Click here |
| 2 | medium.com | https://medium.com/@PeerGrowth/major-differences-between-job-portal-website-and-recruitment-agency-2e2e4f85d810 | Click here |
| 3 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/blog/hiring/naukri-resdex-linkedin-and-recruitment-agency-pricing-and-trends-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | 3point.in | https://3point.in/blog/job-consultancy-services/ | Click here |
| 5 | cliqhr.com | https://www.cliqhr.com/blogs/post/naukri-vs-linkedin-it-sourcing-india-2026 | Click here |
| 6 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/blogs/743940/which-job-portal-is-best-in-india-2025-latest-updated | Click here |
| 7 | weavings.in | https://www.weavings.in/blogs/top-job-portals-in-india.html | Click here |
| 8 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/how-a-job-consultancy-can-benefit-a-job-seeker.htm | Click here |
| 9 | apna.co | https://apna.co/career-central/naukri-alternatives-for-modern-hiring-2026/ | Click here |
| 10 | talentanywhere.ai | https://www.talentanywhere.ai/blogs/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | saral.pro | https://saral.pro/blogs/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | missionboxsolutions.com | https://www.missionboxsolutions.com/post/recruitment-firms-vs-job-boards-the-pros-and-cons-of-each | Click here |
| 13 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-naukri-job-posting-price/ | Click here |
| 14 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/cost-of-hiring-through-a-recruitment-consultancy-in-bangalore.htm | Click here |
| 15 | hyring.com | https://hyring.com/blog/naukri-rms-alternatives-enterprise-hiring/ | Click here |
Question 1.5
Which are the best executive search firms in India?
The global search firms sweep the ranking. Korn Ferry and Egon Zehnder lead, ABC Consultants is the only Indian name, and Stanton Chase reaches the list through two city office pages of its own.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Korn Ferry
- Rank 2Egon Zehnder
- Rank 3ABC Consultants
- Rank 4EMA Partners
- Rank 5Stanton Chase
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | sutrahr.com | https://www.sutrahr.com/top-executive-search-firms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | taggd.in | https://taggd.in/blogs/best-executive-search-firms-in-india-and-globally/ | Click here |
| 3 | sapphirehumancapital.com | https://sapphirehumancapital.com/post/top-10-executive-search-firms-in-india-for-cxo-hiring-2026 | Click here |
| 4 | allianceinternational.co.in | https://www.allianceinternational.co.in/top-10-executive-search-firms-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | pipaltreeservices.com | https://www.pipaltreeservices.com/insights/top-executive-search-firms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | stantonchase.com | https://www.stantonchase.com/office/executive-search-firm-in-mumbai-india | Click here |
| 7 | stantonchase.com | https://www.stantonchase.com/office/executive-search-firm-in-new-delhi-india | Click here |
| 8 | leaderhiring.wordpress.com | https://leaderhiring.wordpress.com/2026/03/07/top-10-executive-search-firms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | abcconsultants.in | https://www.abcconsultants.in/executive-search/ | Click here |
| 10 | ema-partners.com | https://www.ema-partners.com/asia-pacific/india | Click here |
| 11 | selectedfirms.co | https://selectedfirms.co/companies/executive-search/india | Click here |
| 12 | corporatestalwarts.com | https://www.corporatestalwarts.com/best-executive-search-firms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | boyden.com | https://www.boyden.com/india/ | Click here |
| 14 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/executive-search-firm/ | Click here |
| 15 | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_executive_search_firms | Click here |
Category 2 of 5
Temporary and contract staffing
This category covers flexible hiring. The five questions ask what temporary staffing is, who is best for contract staffing, how to hire warehouse workers, whether contract to hire is worth taking, and who leads in blue collar staffing.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | TeamLease | Staffing firm | 76.0% | |
| 2 | Quess Corp | Staffing firm | 32.0% | |
| 3 | ALP Consulting | Staffing firm | 32.0% | |
| 4 | WorkIndia | Blue collar hiring | 24.0% | |
| 5 | Indian Staffing Federation | Industry body | 16.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | alp.consulting | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 2 | krtya.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 3 | staffingindustry.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | taggd.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | tmservices.co.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | 7consultancy.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | careerfit.ai | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | cbinsights.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | eliteinnfm.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | group.teamlease.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 2.1 | What is temporary staffing and how does it work in India? |
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| 2.2 | Which company is best for contract staffing in India? |
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| 2.3 | How do I hire temporary workers for my warehouse in India? |
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| 2.4 | What is contract to hire and is it worth taking in India? |
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| 2.5 | Which company is best for blue collar staffing in India? |
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Question 2.1
What is temporary staffing and how does it work in India?
A definition question where TeamLease ranks first through two of its own domains. The Indian Staffing Federation is second, and its annual report is one of the few independent data sources in the whole run.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1TeamLease
- Rank 2Indian Staffing Federation
- Rank 3Mynd Integrated
- Rank 4Taggd
- Rank 5ManpowerGroup
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | myndsolution.com | https://www.myndsolution.com/a-complete-guide-to-temp-staffing-in-india-laws-benefits-and-best-practices/ | Click here |
| 2 | taggd.in | https://taggd.in/hr-glossary/temporary-employee/ | Click here |
| 3 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/temporary-staffing-services/ | Click here |
| 4 | eliteinnfm.com | https://eliteinnfm.com/blog/temporary-staffing-services-in-india-complete-guide-for-businesses | Click here |
| 5 | persolindia.com | https://www.persolindia.com/articles/benefits-of-temporary-staffing-for-businesses-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | group.teamlease.com | https://group.teamlease.com/temporary-staffing-for-indian-businesses/ | Click here |
| 7 | employer.teamlease.com | https://employer.teamlease.com/temporary-staffing | Click here |
| 8 | 7consultancy.in | https://www.7consultancy.in/what-is-temporary-staffing.php | Click here |
| 9 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/temporary-staffing/ | Click here |
| 10 | manpowergroup.co.in | https://www.manpowergroup.co.in/blog/comprehensive-guide-to-contract-staffing-services.html | Click here |
| 11 | peoplelogic.in | https://peoplelogic.in/hr-glossary-flexi-staffing-contract-staffing/ | Click here |
| 12 | indianstaffingfederation.org | https://indianstaffingfederation.org/isf-images/research(new)-img/Indian%20Staffing%20Federation%20-%20Staffing%20Employment%20Trends%20Annual%20Report%202024.pdf | Click here |
| 13 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/industry/news/flexi-staffing-industry-grew-by-15-3-in-fy24-indian-staffing-federation-124071101060_1.html | Click here |
| 14 | staffingindustry.com | https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/indias-staffing-industry-to-surpass-9-million-by-fy27 | Click here |
| 15 | talentproindia.com | https://talentproindia.com/2021/08/03/difference-between-permanent-contract-and-temporary-staffing-services/ | Click here |
Question 2.2
Which company is best for contract staffing in India?
The market leaders finally win one. Quess Corp and TeamLease rank first and second, and two Staffing Industry Analysts news pages give this question the most credible sourcing in the category.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Quess Corp
- Rank 2TeamLease
- Rank 3ALP Consulting
- Rank 4Randstad
- Rank 5FirstMeridian
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/top-contract-staffing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/reliable-staffing-agencies-for-businesses-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/contract-staffing-companies-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/hr/staffing | Click here |
| 5 | staffingindustry.com | https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/quess-teamlease-firstmeridian-dominate-indias-staffing-sector | Click here |
| 6 | lobostaffing.com | https://www.lobostaffing.com/blog/top-staffing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | quesscorp.com | https://www.quesscorp.com/about-quess-corp/ | Click here |
| 8 | talentproindia.com | https://talentproindia.com/contract-staffing-solutions/ | Click here |
| 9 | careerfit.ai | https://careerfit.ai/blog/top-10-staffing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 10 | v3staffing.in | https://v3staffing.in/blog/top-staffing-companies-india | Click here |
| 11 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/business-services/staffing/india | Click here |
| 12 | supersourcing.com | https://supersourcing.com/blog/best-contract-staffing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | staffingindustry.com | https://www.staffingindustry.com/news/global-daily-news/india-teamlease-quess-and-adecco-among-largest-indian-staffing-firms | Click here |
| 14 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/top-10-contract-staffing-services-provider-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | yomabusinesssolutions.com | https://yomabusinesssolutions.com/top-15-staffing-companies-in-india-for-2026/ | Click here |
Question 2.3
How do I hire temporary workers for my warehouse in India?
TeamLease ranks first with a page written for exactly this search. The rest of the sources are small manpower suppliers and one IndiaMART category page, so the long tail is doing the work.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1TeamLease
- Rank 2Labour Company
- Rank 3ManpowerGroup
- Rank 4Weavings
- Rank 5WorkIndia
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | group.teamlease.com | https://group.teamlease.com/hire-warehouse-staff-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | noblehrs.com | https://www.noblehrs.com/how-to-hire-temporary-workers-for-my-warehouse-or-factory | Click here |
| 3 | labour.company | https://labour.company/industries/logistics | Click here |
| 4 | taggd.in | https://taggd.in/hr-glossary/temporary-employee/ | Click here |
| 5 | myndsolution.com | https://www.myndsolution.com/a-complete-guide-to-temp-staffing-in-india-laws-benefits-and-best-practices/ | Click here |
| 6 | eliteinnfm.com | https://eliteinnfm.com/blog/temporary-staffing-services-in-india-complete-guide-for-businesses | Click here |
| 7 | weavings.in | https://www.weavings.in/warehouse-workforce-deployment-services.html | Click here |
| 8 | contractstaffingindia.com | https://www.contractstaffingindia.com/top-recruitment-agencies-for-contract-hiring-of-packaging-logistics-staff-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | manpower.co.in | https://www.manpower.co.in/en/employers/industries/logistics-and-supply-chain | Click here |
| 10 | maatromhrsolution.com | https://www.maatromhrsolution.com/temporary-staffing-in-india-complete-guide-maatrom/ | Click here |
| 11 | viawork.co | https://viawork.co/temporary-staffing-services-in-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | labour.company | https://labour.company/ | Click here |
| 13 | dir.indiamart.com | https://dir.indiamart.com/impcat/contract-labour-supplier-services.html | Click here |
| 14 | rudramanpowerservice.com | https://www.rudramanpowerservice.com/services/labour | Click here |
| 15 | ardentfacilities.com | https://www.ardentfacilities.com/labour-contractor-vs-manpower-supplier-indian-law-liability/ | Click here |
Question 2.4
What is contract to hire and is it worth taking in India?
A candidate question, and the answer comes from staffing firms selling the model. One small consultancy supplies three of the fifteen citations, while Glassdoor and Quora carry the only worker voices in the list.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1ALP Consulting
- Rank 2V3 Staffing
- Rank 3PeopleLogic
- Rank 4TeamLease
- Rank 5Quess Corp
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | v3staffing.in | https://v3staffing.in/blog/contract-hire-meaning-pros-cons/ | Click here |
| 2 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/contract-to-hire/ | Click here |
| 3 | peoplelogic.in | https://peoplelogic.in/hr-glossary-contract-to-hire-c2h/ | Click here |
| 4 | krtya.com | https://krtya.com/contract-to-hire-in-india-explained-pros-cons-and-best-practices/ | Click here |
| 5 | krtya.com | https://krtya.com/how-contract-to-hire-works-in-india-a-complete-guide/ | Click here |
| 6 | shework.in | https://www.shework.in/what-is-contract-to-hire-a-modern-hiring-model-explained/ | Click here |
| 7 | multirecruit.com | https://www.multirecruit.com/blogs/what-is-contract-to-hire-what-it-means-benefits-and-more/ | Click here |
| 8 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Community/consulting-india/hi-folks-what-is-the-pros-and-cons-on-c2h-contract-to-hire-positions-i-got-an-offer-as-c2h-role-after-6-months-they-will-switch | Click here |
| 9 | linkedin.com | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/c2c-vs-permanent-c2h-hiring-practical-scenarios-indian-lokesh-vk | Click here |
| 10 | blog.huntingcube.ai | https://blog.huntingcube.ai/contract-to-hire-c2h-vs-full-time-employment-best-practices-for-indian-it-companies/ | Click here |
| 11 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Is-it-good-to-work-as-a-contract-to-hire-C2H-in-a-third-party-payroll-for-an-IT-company | Click here |
| 12 | krtya.com | https://krtya.com/how-contract-to-hire-in-india-is-transforming-the-job-market/ | Click here |
| 13 | djbhglobal.com | https://djbhglobal.com/why-are-contract-to-hire-positions-becoming-so-popular-in-indian-it-industry/ | Click here |
| 14 | tallysolutions.com | https://tallysolutions.com/accounting/third-party-payroll/ | Click here |
| 15 | anjusmriti.com | https://www.anjusmriti.com/post/switch-contract-to-full-time-india-when | Click here |
Question 2.5
Which company is best for blue collar staffing in India?
WorkIndia and Apna lead, so the answer belongs to apps rather than agencies. TeamLease and Quess Corp follow on their home pages alone, which is thin sourcing for two very large employers.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1WorkIndia
- Rank 2Apna
- Rank 3TeamLease
- Rank 4Quess Corp
- Rank 5BetterPlace
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/blue-collar-recruitment/ | Click here |
| 2 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/blog/the-best-platforms-to-hire-blue-collar-workers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | careerfit.ai | https://careerfit.ai/blog/top-10-staffing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | weavings.in | https://www.weavings.in/blue-collar-staffing-agency-in-india.html | Click here |
| 5 | taggd.in | https://taggd.in/blogs/blue-collar-jobs-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | blogs.workindia.in | https://blogs.workindia.in/best-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | teamlease.com | https://www.teamlease.com/ | Click here |
| 8 | quesscorp.com | https://www.quesscorp.com/ | Click here |
| 9 | getplaced.in | https://www.getplaced.in/blue-collar-recruitment-agency/ | Click here |
| 10 | 7consultancy.in | https://www.7consultancy.in/services/blue-collar-hiring.php | Click here |
| 11 | tracxn.com | https://tracxn.com/d/trending-business-models/startups-in-blue-collar-job-platform/__iLyZIyqEnziqUfeEBGNkQHumeQP4vUwZOgDN9Q21Bnc/companies | Click here |
| 12 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/compare/vahan-vs-workindia | Click here |
| 13 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/compare/apna-vs-betterplace-safety-solutions | Click here |
| 14 | tigihr.com | https://tigihr.com/blue-collar-and-labour-staffing-agency | Click here |
| 15 | investmentguruindia.com | https://investmentguruindia.com/newsdetail/top-6-blue-collar-job-recruitment-portals-to-kickstart-your-career-in-2025408595 | Click here |
Category 3 of 5
Payroll and HR outsourcing
This category covers handing HR to someone else. The five questions ask for the best payroll provider, what an employer of record does, how a small company outsources HR, who suits startups, and what to do about a late provident fund filing.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Wisemonk | EOR platform | 76.0% | |
| 2 | Clutch | Directory site | 24.0% | |
| 3 | ADP India | Payroll provider | 20.0% | |
| 4 | EPFO | Statutory body | 20.0% | |
| 5 | Skuad | EOR platform | 16.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | 7 | 9.3% | |
| 2 | clutch.co | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 3 | futurexsolutions.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | hrtailor.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | asanify.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | goodfirms.co | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | husys.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | indiafilings.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | neowork.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | remunance.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 3.1 | Which is the best payroll outsourcing company in India? |
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| 3.2 | What is an employer of record and when do I need one in India? |
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| 3.3 | How do I outsource HR for a small company in India? |
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| 3.4 | Which HR outsourcing company is best for startups in India? |
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| 3.5 | What should I do if my payroll provider files PF late in India? |
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Question 3.1
Which is the best payroll outsourcing company in India?
ADP India ranks first, but Wisemonk sits second on a single comparison page. Almost every cited source is a vendor listicle, and several are written by companies that appear in their own rankings.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1ADP India
- Rank 2Wisemonk
- Rank 3PeopleStrong
- Rank 4Paysquare
- Rank 5Neeyamo
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | peoplestrong.com | https://www.peoplestrong.com/blog/best-payroll-outsourcing-service-providers-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | quikchex.in | https://quikchex.in/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | neowork.com | https://www.neowork.com/insights/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 5 | topsourceworldwide.com | https://topsourceworldwide.com/insights/best-payroll-service-providers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | remunance.com | https://remunance.com/blog/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | asanify.com | https://asanify.com/blog/human-resources/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | tankhapay.com | https://www.tankhapay.com/blog/top-10-payroll-outsourcing-companies-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/accounting/payroll | Click here |
| 10 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/business-services/payroll-services/india | Click here |
| 11 | hono.ai | https://www.hono.ai/blog/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 12 | yomabusinesssolutions.com | https://yomabusinesssolutions.com/top-payroll-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/top-payroll-outsourcing-companies-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | hrone.cloud | https://hrone.cloud/blog/top-payroll-outsourcing-companies-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | mordorintelligence.com | https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/india-payroll-market-industry/companies | Click here |
Question 3.2
What is an employer of record and when do I need one in India?
The global employer of record platforms own this answer. Wisemonk ranks first with two cited pages, and the only non commercial source in the list is the Wikipedia entry at rank thirteen.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Wisemonk
- Rank 2Skuad
- Rank 3Rippling
- Rank 4Deel
- Rank 5Remunance
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | skuad.io | https://www.skuad.io/employer-of-record/india | Click here |
| 2 | rippling.com | https://www.rippling.com/blog/employer-of-record-guide-india | Click here |
| 3 | remunance.com | https://remunance.com/blog/employer-of-record-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/eor | Click here |
| 5 | deel.com | https://www.deel.com/blog/employer-of-record-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | oysterhr.com | https://www.oysterhr.com/library/employers-of-record-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | papayaglobal.com | https://www.papayaglobal.com/blog/employer-of-record-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | usemultiplier.com | https://www.usemultiplier.com/india/employer-of-record | Click here |
| 9 | ahlawatadvisory.com | https://ahlawatadvisory.com/employer-of-record-in-india-eor-guide/ | Click here |
| 10 | husys.com | https://husys.com/blogs/employer-of-record-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/hire-employees-in-india-without-entity | Click here |
| 12 | husys.com | https://husys.com/blogs/peo-vs-eor-india-hiring-without-entity/ | Click here |
| 13 | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Employer_of_Record | Click here |
| 14 | gloroots.com | https://www.gloroots.com/blog/eor-in-india | Click here |
| 15 | omnivoo.com | https://omnivoo.com/blog/permanent-establishment-risk-india-eor | Click here |
Question 3.3
How do I outsource HR for a small company in India?
Wisemonk takes rank one again, with two cited pages. Half the sources are cost guides rather than how to guides, which suggests engines read this question as a budget question first.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Wisemonk
- Rank 2TopSource Worldwide
- Rank 3ProCURE HR
- Rank 4Clutch
- Rank 5HRTailor
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/outsourcing-human-resource-services-for-small-businesses-to-india | Click here |
| 2 | cphrservices.in | https://www.cphrservices.in/hr-outsourcing-services-for-small-business-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/top-hr-outsourcing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/hr/outsourcing | Click here |
| 5 | futurexsolutions.com | https://futurexsolutions.com/hr-outsourcing-services-for-small-business/ | Click here |
| 6 | mounttalent.com | https://www.mounttalent.com/blog/hiring-solutions/cost-effective-hr-outsourcing-solutions-for-smes-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | topsourceworldwide.com | https://topsourceworldwide.com/insights/6-benefits-of-hr-and-payroll-outsourcing-for-small-businesses-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | nnroad.com | https://nnroad.com/blog/how-hr-outsourcing-in-india-works/ | Click here |
| 9 | procurehr.com | https://procurehr.com/ | Click here |
| 10 | promptpersonnel.com | https://www.promptpersonnel.com/hr-outsourcing/ | Click here |
| 11 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/hr-outsourcing-cost-in-india-what-businesses-need-to-know-in-2025/ | Click here |
| 12 | futurexsolutions.com | https://futurexsolutions.com/hr-outsourcing-cost-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | hrtailor.com | https://hrtailor.com/hr-outsourcing-cost-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | careercreed.com | https://careercreed.com/hr-outsourcing-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | neowork.com | https://www.neowork.com/insights/hr-outsourcing-companies-in-india | Click here |
Question 3.4
Which HR outsourcing company is best for startups in India?
Clutch, a review directory, ranks second, and the software vendors Keka and Darwinbox follow. Asked for an outsourcing company, the engines answer with software, because that is what has been written about.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Wisemonk
- Rank 2Clutch
- Rank 3Keka
- Rank 4Darwinbox
- Rank 5RazorpayX Payroll
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | clutch.co | https://clutch.co/in/hr/outsourcing | Click here |
| 2 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/top-hr-outsourcing-companies-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | ensun.io | https://ensun.io/search/hr-outsourcing/india | Click here |
| 4 | designrush.com | https://www.designrush.com/agency/hr-outsourcing/in | Click here |
| 5 | hrtailor.com | https://hrtailor.com/resources/top-hr-outsourcing-companies-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | hrtailor.com | https://hrtailor.com/hr-outsourcing-for-startups/ | Click here |
| 7 | goodfirms.co | https://www.goodfirms.co/business-services/hr/india | Click here |
| 8 | devsdata.com | https://devsdata.com/hr-outsourcing-for-startups-and-small-business-top-firms/ | Click here |
| 9 | darwinbox.com | https://darwinbox.com/blog/10-best-payroll-software-india | Click here |
| 10 | keka.com | https://www.keka.com/best-payroll-software-in-india | Click here |
| 11 | tankhapay.com | https://www.tankhapay.com/blog/payroll-software-for-startups/ | Click here |
| 12 | asanify.com | https://asanify.com/blog/human-resources/payroll-outsourcing-companies-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | hrbx.in | https://hrbx.in/hr-as-a-service-2 | Click here |
| 14 | startuphrsoftware.com | https://www.startuphrsoftware.com/ | Click here |
| 15 | headsupcorporation.com | https://headsupcorporation.com/blog/outsource-from-these-top-10-hr-companies-in-india | Click here |
Question 3.5
What should I do if my payroll provider files PF late in India?
EPFO ranks first and its own FAQ page is cited, which is rare in this run. The other sources explain interest under section 7Q and damages under section 14B, the two penalties that actually apply.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1EPFO
- Rank 2IndiaFilings
- Rank 3ClearTax
- Rank 4Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 5LabourLawAdvisor
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | futurexsolutions.com | https://futurexsolutions.com/pf-default-penalty-india-employer-guide/ | Click here |
| 2 | labourlawadvisor.in | https://labourlawadvisor.in/blog/epf-interest-damages-late-payment/ | Click here |
| 3 | indiafilings.com | https://www.indiafilings.com/pf-registration/pf-penalty | Click here |
| 4 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/provident-fund-pf-due-date | Click here |
| 5 | news.cleartax.in | https://news.cleartax.in/penalty-on-employers-for-delaying-payment-of-epf-contributions/8990/ | Click here |
| 6 | edps.in | https://www.edps.in/blogs/epfo-ecr-deadline-2026-due-date-penalties-complete-filing-guide | Click here |
| 7 | epfguide.com | https://www.epfguide.com/epf-due-date-for-employers-grace-period-damages/ | Click here |
| 8 | epfindia.gov.in | https://www.epfindia.gov.in/site_en/FAQ.php | Click here |
| 9 | jurigram.com | https://jurigram.com/blog/labour-law/pf-not-deposited-by-employer-epfo-complaint-and-legal-notice | Click here |
| 10 | upstox.com | https://upstox.com/learning-center/personal-finance/epfo-grievance-guideline-2026-step-by-step-process-to-file-a-complaint-via-e-pi-gms/article-1650/ | Click here |
| 11 | ascent-hr.com | https://ascent-hr.com/notification/reduction-of-penal-damages-under-epf-eps-and-edli-payable-by-employer/ | Click here |
| 12 | indpayroll.com | https://www.indpayroll.com/free-tools/epfo-penalty-calculator | Click here |
| 13 | paisabazaar.com | https://www.paisabazaar.com/saving-schemes/epf-payment/ | Click here |
| 14 | indiafilings.com | https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/pf-and-esi-payment | Click here |
| 15 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/payroll-compliance-in-india | Click here |
Category 4 of 5
Hiring costs and agency fees
This category covers what hiring costs. The five questions ask what agencies charge, whether consultancies can charge candidates, what payroll costs per employee, the average cost per hire, and whether an agency is cheaper than hiring directly.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Wisemonk | EOR platform | 60.0% | |
| 2 | Qureos | Hiring platform | 32.0% | |
| 3 | PlacementIndia | Job portal | 20.0% | |
| 4 | Quora | Q and A platform | 20.0% | |
| 5 | LawRato | Legal directory | 16.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | quora.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 2 | tmservices.co.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | wisemonk.io | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | placementindia.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | asanify.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | consumercomplaints.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | lawrato.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | omnivoo.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | qureos.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | theindiajobs.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 4.1 | How much do recruitment agencies charge in India? |
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| 4.2 | Do job consultancies charge money from candidates in India? |
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Question 4.1
How much do recruitment agencies charge in India?
Every cited page quotes the same benchmark, roughly 8.33 percent of annual pay, rising toward 20 percent for senior roles. It is a market convention rather than a rule, and no source is independent.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1PlacementIndia
- Rank 2Qureos
- Rank 3GoodSpace
- Rank 4Naukri
- Rank 5Taggd
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/blogs/709434/recruitment-agency-fees-in-india-what-employers-actually-pay-in-2026 | Click here |
| 2 | blog.9cv9.com | https://blog.9cv9.com/how-much-do-recruitment-agencies-charge-in-india-in-2026/ | Click here |
| 3 | plugscale.com | https://www.plugscale.com/recruitment-agency-fees-india | Click here |
| 4 | qureos.com | https://www.qureos.com/cost-of-recruitment-calculator/india | Click here |
| 5 | sorgjobs.com | https://www.sorgjobs.com/post/recruitment-agency-fee-structure-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-recruitment-agency-in-india.htm | Click here |
| 7 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-different-fee-structures-of-recruitment-agencies-in-India | Click here |
| 8 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/recruitment-agency-fees-india-8-33-percent/ | Click here |
| 9 | taggd.in | https://taggd.in/hr-glossary/recruitment-fees/ | Click here |
| 10 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/how-much-do-recruitment-agencies-charge-in-mumbai.htm | Click here |
| 11 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-placement-consultants-in-india.htm | Click here |
| 12 | omnivoo.com | https://omnivoo.com/blog/cost-hire-employee-india-2026 | Click here |
| 13 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/blog/hiring/naukri-resdex-linkedin-and-recruitment-agency-pricing-and-trends-in-india | Click here |
| 14 | pipaltreeservices.com | https://www.pipaltreeservices.com/insights/cost-of-executive-search-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | gohire.io | https://gohire.io/blog/how-much-does-a-recruitment-agency-charge-by-country | Click here |
Question 4.2
Do job consultancies charge money from candidates in India?
Three Quora threads rank in the top eight, so a forum sets the tone. The answer is not simply yes or no: charging candidates is restricted for overseas recruitment and in some states, not banned nationally.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Quora
- Rank 2LawRato
- Rank 3Voxya
- Rank 4ConsumerComplaints.in
- Rank 5Ministry of External Affairs
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Can-placement-agencies-charge-from-candidates-in-India | Click here |
| 2 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/unanswered/In-India-do-recruitment-agencies-charge-from-job-seekers | Click here |
| 3 | epeopleindia.com | https://epeopleindia.com/placement-fees-india-jobseeker-rights-2026/ | Click here |
| 4 | triforce-inc.com | https://triforce-inc.com/do-recruitment-agencies-charge-the-employee/ | Click here |
| 5 | lawrato.com | https://lawrato.com/civil-legal-advice/is-it-legal-for-recruitment-consultancy-to-charge-money-245552 | Click here |
| 6 | lawrato.com | https://lawrato.com/cyber-crime-legal-advice/how-to-file-complaints-against-job-consultancy-243798 | Click here |
| 7 | voxya.com | https://voxya.com/online-complaints/job-employment-complaints | Click here |
| 8 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Can-I-file-a-complaint-against-job-career-consultancy-companies-in-India-Which-are-cheating-innocent-job-seekers-by-looting-their-money | Click here |
| 9 | consumercomplaints.in | https://www.consumercomplaints.in/bycategory/job-career | Click here |
| 10 | consumercomplaints.in | https://www.consumercomplaints.in/bycompany/job-consultancy-a124413.html | Click here |
| 11 | voxya.com | https://voxya.com/stories/job-consultancy-complaint-in-bangalore/ | Click here |
| 12 | legalquery.in | https://www.legalquery.in/node/223 | Click here |
| 13 | cyber.delhipolice.gov.in | https://cyber.delhipolice.gov.in/Jobfraudcallcentre.html | Click here |
| 14 | mea.gov.in | https://www.mea.gov.in/ras | Click here |
| 15 | indianembassyqatar.gov.in | https://www.indianembassyqatar.gov.in/whats_new?id=MjM1 | Click here |
Question 4.3
How much does payroll outsourcing cost per employee in India?
A price question answered entirely by vendors. Wisemonk ranks first, and the quoted range starts near 100 rupees per employee each month for bare processing and climbs sharply once compliance is included.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Wisemonk
- Rank 2TopSource Worldwide
- Rank 3TankhaPay
- Rank 4Zoho Payroll
- Rank 5ADP India
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/cost-to-outsource-payroll-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | topsourceworldwide.com | https://topsourceworldwide.com/insights/india-payroll-outsourcing-costs-and-services-the-complete-2026-guide/ | Click here |
| 3 | tankhapay.com | https://www.tankhapay.com/blog/payroll-outsourcing-cost-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/payroll-outsourcing-cost-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | taxgarden.in | https://taxgarden.in/blog/payroll-outsourcing-cost-india | Click here |
| 6 | zoho.com | https://www.zoho.com/in/payroll/academy/payroll-operations/payroll-processing-cost.html | Click here |
| 7 | 7consultancy.in | https://www.7consultancy.in/how-much-does-it-cost-to-outsource-payroll-in-india.php | Click here |
| 8 | voltechhrservices.com | https://www.voltechhrservices.com/how-much-does-payroll-outsourcing-cost-in-india-in-2025.html | Click here |
| 9 | hrtailor.com | https://hrtailor.com/payroll-outsourcing-cost-guide/ | Click here |
| 10 | legaljini.com | https://legaljini.com/blogs/payroll/payroll-outsourcing-cost-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | payrolloutsourcing.co.in | https://www.payrolloutsourcing.co.in/blogs/payroll-outsourcing-cost-in-india-complete-pricing-guide-for-businesses-2026-updated/ | Click here |
| 12 | actaxindia.com | https://actaxindia.com/payroll/cost-of-payroll-services-in-bangalore/ | Click here |
| 13 | hrone.cloud | https://hrone.cloud/blog/payroll-software-price-in-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | in.adp.com | https://in.adp.com/what-we-offer/payroll-services/payroll-outsourcing.aspx | Click here |
| 15 | paysquare.com | https://paysquare.com/payroll-outsourcing-india-smbs/ | Click here |
Question 4.4
What is the average cost per hire in India?
Calculators outrank data. The top sources are cost per hire tools from recruitment startups, and SHRM is the only body with a defined method, ranking fourth on a question that is really about method.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Wisemonk
- Rank 2Qureos
- Rank 3Internshala
- Rank 4SHRM
- Rank 5Petpooja
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | hirin.ai | https://www.hirin.ai/blog/cost-per-hire/ | Click here |
| 2 | thepeoplesboard.com | https://www.thepeoplesboard.com/recruitment/cost-per-hire-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/cost-of-hiring-in-india | Click here |
| 4 | shework.in | https://www.shework.in/average-cost-per-hire-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | qureos.com | https://www.qureos.com/cost-of-recruitment-calculator/india | Click here |
| 6 | blog.petpooja.com | https://blog.petpooja.com/free-tools/cost-per-hire-calculator-free/ | Click here |
| 7 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-cost-of-hiring-a-new-employee/ | Click here |
| 8 | thepeoplesboard.com | https://www.thepeoplesboard.com/recruitment/recruitment-statistics-india-2026-whos-hiring-how-fast-and-what-it-costs/ | Click here |
| 9 | remunance.com | https://remunance.com/blog/why-india-is-the-best-destination-for-optimized-cost-per-hire/ | Click here |
| 10 | plumhq.com | https://www.plumhq.com/hr-glossary/cost-per-hire | Click here |
| 11 | x0pa.com | https://x0pa.com/calculators/cost-per-hire/ | Click here |
| 12 | husys.com | https://husys.com/blogs/blog-cost-of-hiring-employees-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | omnivoo.com | https://omnivoo.com/blog/cost-hire-employee-india-2026 | Click here |
| 14 | in.springverify.com | https://in.springverify.com/blog/cost-per-hire-formula/ | Click here |
| 15 | hire22.ai | https://www.hire22.ai/blog/hr-metrics-india-employers-2026/ | Click here |
Question 4.5
Is it cheaper to hire through a staffing agency or directly in India?
Every source that answers this sells staffing, so the answer leans one way. Wisemonk ranks first, and the only comparison pages come from agencies explaining why their own model costs less.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Wisemonk
- Rank 2Asanify
- Rank 3Dynamic Staffing Services
- Rank 4ALP Consulting
- Rank 5TheIndiaJobs
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/staffing-services-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | hhcil.in | https://hhcil.in/staffing-agency-vs-inhouse-recruitment/ | Click here |
| 3 | fasthirems.com | https://fasthirems.com/the-true-cost-of-hiring-in-house-vs-outsourcing-to-a-staffing-agency/ | Click here |
| 4 | anjusmriti.com | https://www.anjusmriti.com/post/difference-between-staffing-agency-vs-recruitment-agency-india | Click here |
| 5 | korebpo.com | https://korebpo.com/india-staffing-agency-vs-traditional-staffing/ | Click here |
| 6 | asanify.com | https://asanify.com/blog/employer-of-record-india/staffing-agencies-in-india-2026-scalable-efficient-hiring-partner/ | Click here |
| 7 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/reliable-staffing-agencies-for-businesses-in-india | Click here |
| 8 | dss-hr.com | https://www.dss-hr.com/blog/in-house-hiring-vs-recruitment-agency | Click here |
| 9 | theindiajobs.com | https://www.theindiajobs.com/blog/recruitment-agency-vs-in-house-hiring | Click here |
| 10 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/cost-breakdown-is-contract-staffing-really-cheaper-for-businesses/ | Click here |
| 11 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/contract-staffing-vs-permanent-hiring-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/temporary-staffing/ | Click here |
| 13 | theindiajobs.com | https://www.theindiajobs.com/blog/permanent-staffing-vs-contract-staffing-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | pitcs.in | https://pitcs.in/how-to-price-staffing-services-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | asanify.com | https://asanify.com/blog/employer-of-record-india/employer-of-record-india-cost/ | Click here |
Category 5 of 5
Employment rules and compliance
This category covers the law around hiring. The five questions ask about the rules for contract employees, notice periods, the compliance a staffing firm owes, provident fund for contract workers, and what to do about a fraudulent agency.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ahlawat and Associates | Law firm | 44.0% | |
| 2 | greytHR | HR software | 32.0% | |
| 3 | EPFO | Statutory body | 20.0% | |
| 4 | Cyber Crime Portal | Government portal | 20.0% | |
| 5 | SalaryBox | Payroll software | 16.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ahlawatassociates.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 2 | greythr.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 3 | salarybox.in | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | alp.consulting | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 5 | cxcglobal.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | empxtrack.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | hyring.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | lawrato.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | mewurk.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | nishithdesai.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 5.1 | What are the rules for contract employees in India? |
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| 5.2 | What is the notice period rule in India? |
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| 5.3 | What labour law compliance must a staffing company follow in India? |
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| 5.4 | Are contract workers entitled to PF and ESI in India? |
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| 5.5 | What can I do if a recruitment agency takes money and does not give a job in India? |
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Question 5.1
What are the rules for contract employees in India?
A statute question, and the engines cite explainers rather than the statute. The Contract Labour Act of 1970 sits behind almost every answer, with Indian Kanoon the only primary source in the list.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Ahlawat and Associates
- Rank 2SalaryBox
- Rank 3greytHR
- Rank 4IndiaFilings
- Rank 5Nishith Desai
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/blog/contract-labour-compliance-in-india-licensing-payment-rules-penalties/ | Click here |
| 2 | hyring.com | https://hyring.com/free-hr-toolkit/hr-glossary/contract-labour-act | Click here |
| 3 | indiankanoon.org | https://indiankanoon.org/doc/1810788/ | Click here |
| 4 | blog.ipleaders.in | https://blog.ipleaders.in/contract-labour-regulation-abolition-1970/ | Click here |
| 5 | greythr.com | https://www.greythr.com/wiki/acts/contract-labour-regulation-abolition-act-1970/ | Click here |
| 6 | indiafilings.com | https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/contract-labour-act | Click here |
| 7 | labour.delhi.gov.in | https://labour.delhi.gov.in/labour/delhi-contract-labour-regulation-and-abolition-rules-1972 | Click here |
| 8 | leglobal.law | https://leglobal.law/countries/india/employment-law/employment-law-overview-india/02-employment-contracts/ | Click here |
| 9 | ahlawatassociates.com | https://www.ahlawatassociates.com/blog/importance-of-employment-contracts | Click here |
| 10 | ezylegal.in | https://www.ezylegal.in/blogs/everything-you-need-to-know-about-contract-employees-in-india | Click here |
| 11 | getthera.com | https://www.getthera.com/blog/the-contract-labour-regulation-and-abolition-act-in-india | Click here |
| 12 | cxcglobal.com | https://www.cxcglobal.com/global-hiring-guide/india/employment-contracts-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | nishithdesai.com | http://nishithdesai.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdfs/Research_Papers/Fixed-Term-Contracts-(India)-Aug.pdf | Click here |
| 14 | labourlawreporter.com | https://labourlawreporter.com/fixedtermsemployment.asp | Click here |
| 15 | worksuite.com | https://worksuite.com/glossary/the-contract-labour-regulation-abolition-act-1970 | Click here |
Question 5.2
What is the notice period rule in India?
There is no single national rule, and the good sources say so. Law firms take the top three places, because the answer depends on the contract and on state shops and establishments acts.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Ahlawat and Associates
- Rank 2India Law Offices
- Rank 3Nishith Desai
- Rank 4Maheshwari and Co
- Rank 5Zoho Payroll
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | indialawoffices.com | https://www.indialawoffices.com/legal-articles/notice-period-under-indian-labor-and-employment-law | Click here |
| 2 | ahlawatassociates.com | https://www.ahlawatassociates.com/blog/position-regarding-notice-period-under-the-indian-labour-and-employment-law-regime | Click here |
| 3 | maheshwariandco.com | https://www.maheshwariandco.com/blog/notice-period-under-indian-labour-laws/ | Click here |
| 4 | nishithdesai.com | https://nishithdesai.com/fileadmin/user_upload/pdfs/nda%20In%20The%20Media/News%20Articles/Notice-of-Termination-(India).pdf | Click here |
| 5 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/blog/notice-period-rules-in-india-duration-buy-out-recovery-legal-rights-2026/ | Click here |
| 6 | omnivoo.com | https://omnivoo.com/blog/notice-period-rules-india | Click here |
| 7 | hyring.com | https://hyring.com/free-hr-toolkit/hr-glossary/notice-period-90-days-india | Click here |
| 8 | quikchex.in | https://quikchex.in/all-you-need-to-know-about-notice-period/ | Click here |
| 9 | zoho.com | https://www.zoho.com/in/payroll/academy/hr-and-payroll/notice-period.html | Click here |
| 10 | cxcglobal.com | https://www.cxcglobal.com/global-hiring-guide/india/end-of-employment-in-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | lexology.com | https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=9132dd09-1266-4f93-bb5d-ac7e53e8ab14 | Click here |
| 12 | samistilegal.in | https://samistilegal.in/notice-period-under-various-labour-and-employment-laws-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | talent500.com | https://talent500.com/blog/notice-period-rules-india-guide/ | Click here |
| 14 | lawspicious.com | https://lawspicious.com/notice-period-under-indian-labour-laws/ | Click here |
| 15 | raizadaassociates.com | https://www.raizadaassociates.com/blog/notice-period-under-the-indian-labour-and-employment-law/ | Click here |
Question 5.3
What labour law compliance must a staffing company follow in India?
Software vendors answer a legal question here. greytHR ranks first with two cited checklists, and the substance is the same across them: contractor licensing, provident fund, state insurance and professional tax.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1greytHR
- Rank 2ClearTax
- Rank 3ALP Consulting
- Rank 4Empxtrack
- Rank 5Ahlawat and Associates
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cleartax.in | https://cleartax.in/s/labour-law-compliance-india | Click here |
| 2 | greythr.com | https://www.greythr.com/guides/labour-law-compliance-checklist/ | Click here |
| 3 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/labour-law-compliance-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | empxtrack.com | https://empxtrack.com/blog/labour-law-compliance-checklist-hr-employers/ | Click here |
| 5 | greythr.com | https://www.greythr.com/guides/hr-statutory-compliance-checklist-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/complete-guide-to-statutory-compliance-for-indian-businesses-2026-pf-esi-tds-professional-tax-labour-codes/ | Click here |
| 7 | ahlawatassociates.com | https://www.ahlawatassociates.com/blog/obligations-of-contract-labour-and-liability-of-principal-employers | Click here |
| 8 | sankhlaco.com | https://sankhlaco.com/principal-employer-compliance-checklist/ | Click here |
| 9 | tmservices.co.in | https://tmservices.co.in/statutory-compliance/ | Click here |
| 10 | ricago.com | https://www.ricago.com/service/labour-compliance-services | Click here |
| 11 | promptpersonnel.com | https://www.promptpersonnel.com/detailed-guide-about-labour-law-compliance-in-india-for-business-owners/ | Click here |
| 12 | alp.consulting | https://alp.consulting/pf-esi-statutory-compliance-services/ | Click here |
| 13 | mewurk.com | https://www.mewurk.com/blog/pf-esic-compliance-india | Click here |
| 14 | registerkaro.in | https://www.registerkaro.in/recruiting-agent-license-registration | Click here |
| 15 | voltechhrservices.com | https://www.voltechhrservices.com/contract-staffing-india-2026.html | Click here |
Question 5.4
Are contract workers entitled to PF and ESI in India?
The answer is yes, and the interesting part is who pays when the contractor does not. Several cited pages cover principal employer liability, which recent High Court rulings have made narrower than it looks.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1EPFO
- Rank 2ESIC
- Rank 3S.S. Rana and Co
- Rank 4Taxmann
- Rank 5Empxtrack
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ourtaxpartner.com | https://ourtaxpartner.com/do-contract-workers-fall-under-esi-epf-applicability-key-employer-obligations/ | Click here |
| 2 | expresshrsolutions.com | https://www.expresshrsolutions.com/blog/statutory-compliance-guide-for-contract-workers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/articles/navigating-the-legal-maze-principal-employers-liability-for-contractors-provident-fund/ | Click here |
| 4 | taxmann.com | https://www.taxmann.com/post/blog/understanding-the-esi-epf-act | Click here |
| 5 | mewurk.com | https://www.mewurk.com/blog/pf-esic-compliance-india | Click here |
| 6 | empxtrack.com | https://empxtrack.com/blog/esi-pf-statutory-compliance/ | Click here |
| 7 | 3point.in | https://3point.in/blog/pf-and-esi-for-contract-workers/ | Click here |
| 8 | taxguru.in | https://taxguru.in/goods-and-service-tax/esi-pf-liability-contract-labor-contractor-vis-vis-factory-gst.html | Click here |
| 9 | karmamgmt.com | https://karmamgmt.com/blog/principal-employer-is-liable-for-pf-of-contractors-in-some-cases | Click here |
| 10 | digitallabourchowk.com | https://digitallabourchowk.com/2026/06/06/pf-and-esic/ | Click here |
| 11 | blog.inpursuit.co.in | https://blog.inpursuit.co.in/a-guide-to-pf-esi-compliance-for-contract-workers-in-indian-manufacturing-smes/ | Click here |
| 12 | citehr.com | https://www.citehr.com/596519-epf-esi-liability-principle-employer.html | Click here |
| 13 | harunraaj.com | https://www.harunraaj.com/blog/epf-esic-compliance-guide-employers-india | Click here |
| 14 | bankbazaar.com | https://www.bankbazaar.com/saving-schemes/how-to-check-if-your-employer-is-depositing-your-epf-contribution.html | Click here |
| 15 | jurigram.com | https://jurigram.com/blog/labour-law/pf-not-deposited-by-employer-epfo-complaint-and-legal-notice | Click here |
Question 5.5
What can I do if a recruitment agency takes money and does not give a job in India?
The only question in the run where a government portal ranks first. The cybercrime portal, the consumer helpline and Sanchar Saathi all appear, and the cited pages treat this as fraud rather than a service complaint.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Cyber Crime Portal
- Rank 2National Consumer Helpline
- Rank 3LawRato
- Rank 4Voxya
- Rank 5Sanchar Saathi
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cybercrime.gov.in | https://www.cybercrime.gov.in/Webform/Accept.aspx | Click here |
| 2 | consumerhelpline.gov.in | https://consumerhelpline.gov.in/faq-details.php?fid=Agency+Services | Click here |
| 3 | lawrato.com | https://lawrato.com/cyber-crime-legal-advice/how-to-file-complaints-against-job-consultancy-243798 | Click here |
| 4 | voxya.com | https://voxya.com/stories/job-consultancy-complaint-in-bangalore/ | Click here |
| 5 | legal.bihar.in | https://legal.bihar.in/legal-remedies-for-online-job-fraud-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | toplegalhelp.com | https://toplegalhelp.com/2025/10/18/online-job-fraud-complaint-legal-action/ | Click here |
| 7 | legalquery.in | https://www.legalquery.in/node/223 | Click here |
| 8 | vidhikarya.com | https://www.vidhikarya.com/FreeLegalAdvice/45093/job-fraud?forReplyLoginModalActive=true | Click here |
| 9 | voxya.com | https://voxya.com/online-complaints/job-employment-complaints | Click here |
| 10 | righttoinformation.wiki | https://righttoinformation.wiki/nch-1915-consumer-helpline-india | Click here |
| 11 | openvakil.com | https://openvakil.com/knowledge/cheating-fraud-legal-notice-section-420 | Click here |
| 12 | lawrato.com | https://lawrato.com/indian-kanoon/ipc/section-420 | Click here |
| 13 | ssrana.in | https://ssrana.in/articles/deficiency-of-services-consumer-protection-act-2019/ | Click here |
| 14 | sancharsaathi.gov.in | https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/ | Click here |
| 15 | cphrservices.in | https://www.cphrservices.in/how-do-i-know-if-a-recruitment-agency-is-legal/ | Click here |
Conclusion
This report is a snapshot. AI engines refresh their sources every week, and the brands that move first tend to hold the top spot. Those 375 citations came from 228 domains, and 155 were cited only once. The busiest domain is wisemonk.io with 15 citations, which is four percent of the run.
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