Recruitment and job platforms report
AI visibility and ranking report
- Industry
- Professional services
- Sub-industry
- Recruitment and job platforms
- Country
- India
- Published
- Q3-CY26
- Categories
- 5
- Questions
- 25
- Citations
- 375
- Domains
- 201
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 sit between an Indian job seeker and the platform they use. 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 201 domains.
Naukri leads on 69.6 percent, far ahead of anything else in the run. LinkedIn takes 40.0 percent and Indeed 38.4. This is the one market in this set where the incumbent platform genuinely owns the answer.
The sourcing is less concentrated than the ranking. Those 375 citations came from 201 domains, and Naukri's own site supplies only 17 of them. A content site with no platform behind it sits third.
Top 10 brands by AI visibility score
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Naukri | Job portal | 69.6% | |
| 2 | Hiring platform | 40.0% | ||
| 3 | Indeed | Job portal | 38.4% | |
| 4 | Internshala | Job portal | 22.4% | |
| 5 | Apna | Job app | 18.4% | |
| 6 | Glassdoor | Salary data site | 8.8% | |
| 7 | Resdex | Resume database | 6.4% | |
| 8 | WorkIndia | Job app | 6.4% | |
| 9 | Cutshort | Hiring platform | 5.6% | |
| 10 | Bajaj Finserv | Financial services | 5.6% |
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 government portals, resume tools, salary sites, employers and messaging apps alongside job platforms. 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 201 unique domains, so this table shows the head of a long tail. The leader holds 4.5 percent.
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | naukri.com | 17 | 4.5% | |
| 2 | internshala.com | 16 | 4.3% | |
| 3 | bestjobsearchapps.com | 15 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | cutshort.io | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 5 | mployee.me | 8 | 2.1% | |
| 6 | play.google.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 7 | quora.com | 7 | 1.9% | |
| 8 | applycove.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 9 | glassdoor.co.in | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 10 | in.indeed.com | 6 | 1.6% | |
| 11 | apna.co | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 12 | goodspace.ai | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 13 | resumegyani.in | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 14 | teamblind.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 15 | tobu.ai | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 16 | zimyo.com | 5 | 1.3% | |
| 17 | bajajfinserv.in | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 18 | jobvumi.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 19 | placementindia.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 20 | recruiterfaq.naukri.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 21 | resumevera.com | 4 | 1.1% | |
| 22 | en.wikipedia.org | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 23 | factohr.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 24 | g2.com | 3 | 0.8% | |
| 25 | linkedin.com | 3 | 0.8% |
Categories and why we chose them
We chose five categories that follow both sides of the market, from picking a platform and finding a job to posting a vacancy, avoiding scams, and the resume and interview work that sits between them.
| # | Category name | Reason for selection |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Choosing a job platform | Every job search and every hire starts with choosing where to look. These questions carry enormous volume in India, and they force an engine to name platforms rather than give general advice about job hunting. |
| 2 | Finding a job | These are the questions millions of people in India ask every month. The answers decide which platform a job seeker opens first, and which one they keep using, which is the platform's entire business. |
| 3 | Posting jobs and hiring | The employer side is where the money is. A recruiter choosing a platform is choosing where a hiring budget goes, so these questions carry more revenue per answer than anything on the job seeker side. |
| 4 | Job scams and safety | Job fraud is widespread in India and the people asking are often about to lose money. These questions carry real harm, and they are where platforms, employers and government portals all have something to say. |
| 5 | Resumes, profiles and interviews | Resumes and interviews are where a job seeker spends most effort and gets the least reliable advice. These questions pull in tools, coaches and platforms at once, so they show who the engines trust on practical help. |
Category 1 of 5
Choosing a job platform
This category covers where to look. The five questions ask for the best job portal, Naukri against LinkedIn, the best app for freshers, the best app for blue collar work, and whether a paid subscription is worth buying.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Naukri | Job portal | 76.0% | |
| 2 | Hiring platform | 60.0% | ||
| 3 | Indeed | Job portal | 44.0% | |
| 4 | Apna | Job app | 28.0% | |
| 5 | Internshala | Job portal | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | bestjobsearchapps.com | 9 | 12.0% | |
| 2 | quora.com | 6 | 8.0% | |
| 3 | mployee.me | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 4 | play.google.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 5 | teamblind.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 6 | applycove.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 7 | fishbowlapp.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | g2.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | glassdoor.co.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | internshala.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 1.1 | Which is the best job portal in India? |
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| 1.2 | Is Naukri or LinkedIn better in India? |
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| 1.3 | Which job app is best for freshers in India? |
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| 1.4 | Which app is best for blue collar jobs in India? |
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| 1.5 | Are paid job portal subscriptions worth it in India? |
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Question 1.1
Which is the best job portal in India?
A listicle question, and the same five names appear on every list. Naukri ranks first, and five of the fifteen cited pages come from one content site that publishes little else but job portal rankings.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Apna
- Rank 5Foundit
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | factohr.com | https://factohr.com/job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | zimyo.com | https://www.zimyo.com/insights/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | kraftshala.com | https://www.kraftshala.com/blog/best-job-search-sites-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | nitsotech.com | https://www.nitsotech.com/blog/best-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | talentanywhere.ai | https://www.talentanywhere.ai/blogs/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/best-job-portals-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | theindiajobs.com | https://www.theindiajobs.com/blog/top-10-job-portals-best-job-sites-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | onjob.io | https://onjob.io/blog/top-job-search-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-search-websites-in-india-2026-naukri-indeed-apna-top-alternatives-ranked | Click here |
| 10 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-10-job-portals-ranked-for-freshers-it-pros-remote-work-bluecollar-jobs | Click here |
| 11 | applycove.com | https://applycove.com/blog/naukri-vs-indeed-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | applycove.com | https://applycove.com/blog/naukri-alternatives-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-search-websites-in-india-2026-top-picks-naukri-vs-linkedin-vs-indeed-complete-guide | Click here |
| 14 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-picks-naukri-vs-linkedin-vs-indeed-and-complete-guide | Click here |
| 15 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-portals-in-india-2026-top-10-picks-naukri-vs-indeed-vs-linkedin-comparisons-winning-strategies | Click here |
Question 1.2
Is Naukri or LinkedIn better in India?
The head to head question. Three anonymous forum threads are cited, which is where candidates say what they actually experience, and they are the only sources here not written to rank for the comparison.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Shine
- Rank 5Foundit
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | guvi.in | https://www.guvi.in/blog/linkedin-vs-naukri/ | Click here |
| 2 | applycove.com | https://applycove.com/blog/naukri-vs-linkedin-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 3 | useautoapply.com | https://useautoapply.com/blog/naukri-vs-linkedin-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | shashiworks.com | https://www.shashiworks.com/naukri-vs-linkedin-vs-indeed-india.html | Click here |
| 5 | cliqhr.com | https://www.cliqhr.com/blogs/post/naukri-vs-linkedin-it-sourcing-india-2026 | Click here |
| 6 | g2.com | https://www.g2.com/compare/linkedin-job-search-vs-naukri-com | Click here |
| 7 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/linkedin-vs-indeed-vs-naukri-which-is-best-for-you | Click here |
| 8 | recruit.workro.in | https://recruit.workro.in/software-comparison/naukri-vs-linkedin | Click here |
| 9 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-search-websites-in-india-2026-top-picks-naukri-vs-linkedin-vs-indeed-complete-guide | Click here |
| 10 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-picks-naukri-vs-linkedin-vs-indeed-and-complete-guide | Click here |
| 11 | ahrefs.com | https://ahrefs.com/websites/naukri.com/competitors | Click here |
| 12 | teamblind.com | https://www.teamblind.com/post/linkedin-feels-dead-in-india-where-are-people-actually-getting-callbacks-from-zmnna7j5 | Click here |
| 13 | g2.com | https://www.g2.com/products/naukri-com | Click here |
| 14 | teamblind.com | https://www.teamblind.com/post/any-job-board-better-than-linkedin-nubuwaqj | Click here |
| 15 | teamblind.com | https://www.teamblind.com/post/how-to-get-callback-for-interviews-dqhskqg0 | Click here |
Question 1.3
Which job app is best for freshers in India?
Internshala ranks first on this one, ahead of Naukri, because it publishes the fresher guides. It is the only question in the category where the market leader does not take rank one.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Internshala
- Rank 2Naukri
- Rank 3LinkedIn
- Rank 4Indeed
- Rank 5Freshersworld
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/best-job-search-apps-for-freshers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/best-job-search-apps-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | joinsaarthi.com | https://joinsaarthi.com/ | Click here |
| 4 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/best-job-portals-free-for-freshers | Click here |
| 5 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/best-job-portals-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | campusconnect.salarybox.in | https://campusconnect.salarybox.in/blog/top-10-platforms-for-freshers-to-get-their-first-job-in-india-2026-complete-guide | Click here |
| 7 | sahildubey.com | https://www.sahildubey.com/2026/05/best-job-portals-for-freshers.html | Click here |
| 8 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.freshersworld.jobs&hl=en_IN | Click here |
| 9 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-apps-and-websites-for-job-search-for-freshers-in-India | Click here |
| 10 | zimyo.com | https://www.zimyo.com/insights/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | hireyousoon.com | https://hireyousoon.com/best-job-portals-for-freshers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | anantamhr.com | https://www.anantamhr.com/blogs/top-job-search-websites | Click here |
| 13 | dailysmartupdate.com | https://www.dailysmartupdate.com/articles/best-job-search-platforms | Click here |
| 14 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/linkedin-vs-indeed-vs-naukri-which-is-best-for-you | Click here |
| 15 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-search-apps-in-india-for-2026-naukri-linkedin-indeed-more | Click here |
Question 1.4
Which app is best for blue collar jobs in India?
Blue collar hiring is a separate market with separate winners. Apna and WorkIndia lead, and four of the cited pages are app store listings, which is what an engine reaches for when few articles exist.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Apna
- Rank 2WorkIndia
- Rank 3Job Hai
- Rank 4TeamLease
- Rank 5Blueforce
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/blog/the-best-platforms-to-hire-blue-collar-workers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.anonymous.blueforce&hl=en_IN | Click here |
| 3 | yourstory.com | https://yourstory.com/mystory/2525071e87-top-25-job-portals-to | Click here |
| 4 | teamlease.com | https://www.teamlease.com/ | Click here |
| 5 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Which-is-the-best-blue-collar-job-app-in-India-1 | Click here |
| 6 | bluecollarjobs.ai | https://www.bluecollarjobs.ai/ | Click here |
| 7 | blueforce.app | https://blueforce.app/ | Click here |
| 8 | myjobee.com | https://myjobee.com/ | Click here |
| 9 | blogs.workindia.in | https://blogs.workindia.in/best-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | hustl.today | https://hustl.today/blog/best-apps-to-earn-money-chennai-2026 | Click here |
| 11 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-10-job-portals-ranked-for-freshers-it-pros-remote-work-bluecollar-jobs | Click here |
| 12 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.workindia.nileshdungarwal.workindiaandroid&hl=en_US | Click here |
| 13 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/in/app/apna-job-search-app-india/id6751943956 | Click here |
| 14 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apnatime&hl=en_US | Click here |
| 15 | jobhai.com | https://www.jobhai.com/download-best-job-search-app-india | Click here |
Question 1.5
Are paid job portal subscriptions worth it in India?
Five of the fifteen sources are Quora threads and two more are anonymous workplace forums. On whether to pay, the engines trust other candidates rather than the platform selling the subscription.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Glassdoor
- Rank 5Info Edge
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Is-Naukri-premium-services-worth-it | Click here |
| 2 | grapevine.in | https://www.grapevine.in/post/is-naukri-premium-worth-it-dd70011c-44ab-47fc-a81b-55d38c469b4e | Click here |
| 3 | fishbowlapp.com | https://www.fishbowlapp.com/post/should-i-buy-naukri-subscription-and-which-one-for-how-many-months-is-best | Click here |
| 4 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Community/job-referrals-and-openings/658a7d2ae3bfaa405345bebe | Click here |
| 5 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/guides/naukri-paid-services-worth-it | Click here |
| 6 | linkedin.com | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/barsharani_naukri-hiringindia-interviewprep-activity-7431541900110733312-etPE | Click here |
| 7 | fishbowlapp.com | https://www.fishbowlapp.com/post/it-is-worth-to-buy-naukri-premium-is-it-helpful-1 | Click here |
| 8 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Should-I-buy-Naukri-paid-services | Click here |
| 9 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Community/tech-india/hi-everyone-is-linkedin-premium-or-naukri-premium-beneficial-bring-in-any-advantage-in-reality | Click here |
| 10 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Is-it-beneficial-to-have-a-premium-membership-of-Naukri-com | Click here |
| 11 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Is-Naukri-com-s-paid-service-Naukri-Fast-Forward-worth-the-money-paid | Click here |
| 12 | teamblind.com | https://www.teamblind.com/post/naukari-subscription-hryihnad | Click here |
| 13 | itsmeaditya.substack.com | https://itsmeaditya.substack.com/p/5-strategies-to-use-naukricom-for | Click here |
| 14 | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Info_Edge | Click here |
| 15 | scale.jobs | https://scale.jobs/blog/is-indeed-premium-worth-it-scale-jobs-personalized-approach | Click here |
Category 2 of 5
Finding a job
This category covers the search itself. The five questions ask how to get a job quickly, whether recruiters really see a Naukri profile, how to find remote work, how to start without experience, and how long a portal search takes.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Naukri | Job portal | 84.0% | |
| 2 | Hiring platform | 64.0% | ||
| 3 | Indeed | Job portal | 48.0% | |
| 4 | Internshala | Job portal | 28.0% | |
| 5 | Apna | Job app | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | naukri.com | 5 | 6.7% | |
| 2 | bestjobsearchapps.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | internshala.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 4 | mployee.me | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | applycove.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | clicknaukri.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | glassdoor.co.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | in.indeed.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | onjob.io | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | placementindia.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 2.1 | How do I get a job quickly in India? |
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| 2.2 | Do recruiters actually see my Naukri profile? |
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| 2.3 | How do I get a remote job in India? |
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| 2.4 | How do I get a job without experience in India? |
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| 2.5 | How long does it take to get a job through a job portal in India? |
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Question 2.1
How do I get a job quickly in India?
A broad question answered with a list of portals rather than a method. Naukri ranks first on its own careers guidance page, which is one of the few times a platform outranks the blogs writing about it.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Apna
- Rank 5WorkIndia
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/campus/career-guidance/best-job-search-tips-to-land-a-job-you-want | Click here |
| 2 | zimyo.com | https://www.zimyo.com/insights/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | kraftshala.com | https://www.kraftshala.com/blog/best-job-search-sites-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | factohr.com | https://factohr.com/job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | analyticsinsight.net | https://www.analyticsinsight.net/amp/story/career/top-job-portals-in-india-for-quick-hiring-in-2026 | Click here |
| 6 | cheggindia.com | https://www.cheggindia.com/earn-online/best-job-sites-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/how-to-get-a-job-fast-in-india.htm | Click here |
| 8 | traffictail.com | https://traffictail.com/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | qureos.com | https://www.qureos.com/career-guide/how-to-find-jobs-in-india | Click here |
| 10 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-search-websites-in-india-2026-naukri-indeed-apna-top-alternatives-ranked | Click here |
| 11 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-picks-naukri-vs-linkedin-vs-indeed-and-complete-guide | Click here |
| 12 | clicknaukri.com | https://www.clicknaukri.com/blog-details/complete-guide-to-job-search-in-india-best-job-portals | Click here |
| 13 | talentoindia.com | https://talentoindia.com/blog/how-freshers-can-get-a-job-fast-in-2026-step-by-step-guide/ | Click here |
| 14 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/best-job-search-tips | Click here |
| 15 | jobvumi.com | https://jobvumi.com/blog/top-10-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
Question 2.2
Do recruiters actually see my Naukri profile?
An operational question only Naukri can really answer, and six of the fifteen cited pages are its own help and recruiter documentation. The rest are profile optimization blogs selling the fix.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Info Edge
- Rank 4Glassdoor
- Rank 5Internshala
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | resume.naukri.com | https://resume.naukri.com/frequently-asked-questions-faq/?p=205 | Click here |
| 2 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/faq/job-seeker-create-naukri-profile | Click here |
| 3 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/faq/job-seeker-settings | Click here |
| 4 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/recruit/buy-resume-database-access-packages | Click here |
| 5 | naukricom.freshdesk.com | https://naukricom.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/folders/273151 | Click here |
| 6 | recruiterfaq.naukri.com | https://recruiterfaq.naukri.com/?p=98 | Click here |
| 7 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/blogs/855452/how-to-make-your-naukri-profile-visible-to-recruiters-and-actually-get-calls-2026-guide | Click here |
| 8 | profilenextcareerservices.com | https://profilenextcareerservices.com/blog/applied-to-50-jobs-but-still-getting-0-profile-views-on-naukri-you-re-not-alone-most-candidates-are-invisible-to-recruiters-not-rejected | Click here |
| 9 | testingmint.com | https://testingmint.com/optimise-naukri-profile-visibility-for-software-testing-jobs/ | Click here |
| 10 | testingmint.com | https://testingmint.com/tracking-naukri-profile-analytics-and-recruiter-insights/ | Click here |
| 11 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Community/referral-and-opportunities/hi-fishes-how-are-people-getting-calls-from-recruiters-from-naukrilinkedin-i-dont-understand-what-am-i-missing-cognizant-tata | Click here |
| 12 | resumegyani.in | https://resumegyani.in/career-advice/naukri-profile-optimization-tips | Click here |
| 13 | applycove.com | https://applycove.com/blog/naukri-vs-linkedin-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 14 | guvi.in | https://www.guvi.in/blog/linkedin-vs-naukri/ | Click here |
| 15 | tobu.ai | https://tobu.ai/blog/how-much-does-naukri-resdex-cost/ | Click here |
Question 2.3
How do I get a remote job in India?
Remote work pulls in global platforms. FlexJobs and Wellfound rank alongside the Indian portals, and several cited pages are aggregators listing companies rather than jobs, which is a thinner answer than it looks.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1LinkedIn
- Rank 2Naukri
- Rank 3FlexJobs
- Rank 4Internshala
- Rank 5Wellfound
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/best-remote-job-sites/ | Click here |
| 2 | flexjobs.com | https://www.flexjobs.com/remote-jobs/world/india | Click here |
| 3 | manatal.com | https://www.manatal.com/blog/remote-job-boards-india | Click here |
| 4 | workindia.in | https://www.workindia.in/work-from-home-jobs/ | Click here |
| 5 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Job/india-remote-jobs-SRCH_IL.0,5_IN115_KO6,12.htm | Click here |
| 6 | remoters.net | https://remoters.net/jobs/companies/india/ | Click here |
| 7 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/top-remote-job-sites-for-india-2026 | Click here |
| 8 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-10-job-portals-ranked-for-freshers-it-pros-remote-work-bluecollar-jobs | Click here |
| 9 | waypointremote.com | https://waypointremote.com/blog/remote-jobs-in-india-the-complete-2026-guide-freshers-to-high-salary-roles | Click here |
| 10 | hirestepx.com | https://hirestepx.com/blog/remote-jobs-india-it-2026 | Click here |
| 11 | jobs.trainwithsky.com | https://jobs.trainwithsky.com/blogs/best-remote-job-websites/ | Click here |
| 12 | aimjobs.ai | https://www.aimjobs.ai/blog/work-from-home-jobs-in-india-2026-top-companies-hiring-remote-employees | Click here |
| 13 | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naukri.com | Click here |
| 14 | teamblind.com | https://www.teamblind.com/post/where-to-find-remote-startup-jobs-x61dca0g | Click here |
| 15 | surelyremote.com | https://surelyremote.com/ | Click here |
Question 2.4
How do I get a job without experience in India?
Indeed ranks first with two of its own career advice pages. Internshala follows, and the answer leans on internships and fresher listings, which is the honest answer to a question about no experience.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Indeed
- Rank 2Internshala
- Rank 3Apna
- Rank 4Naukri
- Rank 5WorkIndia
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | in.indeed.com | https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/job-without-experience | Click here |
| 2 | in.indeed.com | https://in.indeed.com/q-jobs-for-freshers-without-experience-jobs.html | Click here |
| 3 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/fresher-jobs/ | Click here |
| 4 | apna.co | https://apna.co/jobs/freshers-jobs | Click here |
| 5 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apnatime&hl=en_US | Click here |
| 6 | theindiajobs.com | https://www.theindiajobs.com/blog/how-to-get-job-without-experience/ | Click here |
| 7 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/jobs-for-freshers-in-india-without-experience.htm | Click here |
| 8 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/best-job-portals-free-for-freshers | Click here |
| 9 | mployee.me | https://www.mployee.me/blog/how-to-find-entry-level-jobs-in-india | Click here |
| 10 | campusconnect.salarybox.in | https://campusconnect.salarybox.in/blog/top-10-platforms-for-freshers-to-get-their-first-job-in-india-2026-complete-guide | Click here |
| 11 | clicknaukri.com | https://www.clicknaukri.com/blog-details/how-to-get-a-job-with-no-experience-in-india | Click here |
| 12 | talentoindia.com | https://talentoindia.com/blog/how-to-get-a-job-as-a-fresher-without-experience/ | Click here |
| 13 | latecomers.in | https://www.latecomers.in/blog/how-to-get-first-job-india-no-experience | Click here |
| 14 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/hire-talent/ | Click here |
| 15 | cbinsights.com | https://www.cbinsights.com/compare/freshersworld-vs-workindia | Click here |
Question 2.5
How long does it take to get a job through a job portal in India?
A timing question with almost no Indian data behind it. The cited sources mix employer hiring timelines with candidate job search timelines, which are different things, and only one page separates them.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2Indeed
- Rank 3LinkedIn
- Rank 4Info Edge
- Rank 5TCS
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | wisemonk.io | https://www.wisemonk.io/blogs/hiring-timeline-in-india | Click here |
| 2 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/faq/job-seeker-apply | Click here |
| 3 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=naukriApp.appModules.login&hl=en_US | Click here |
| 4 | indeed.com | https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/starting-new-job/how-long-does-hiring-process-take | Click here |
| 5 | tealhq.com | https://www.tealhq.com/post/how-long-does-it-take-to-find-a-job-how-to-speed-it-up | Click here |
| 6 | zimyo.com | https://www.zimyo.com/insights/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | resumeguru.ai | https://www.resumeguru.ai/blog/the-india-job-search-guide | Click here |
| 8 | mmenterprises.co.in | https://mmenterprises.co.in/how-long-does-it-take-to-hire-in-india-a-2026-guide-for-global-companies/ | Click here |
| 9 | onjob.io | https://onjob.io/blog/top-job-search-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | onjob.io | https://onjob.io/blog/top-job-portals-in-india | Click here |
| 11 | applycove.com | https://applycove.com/blog/how-to-apply-100-jobs-naukri/ | Click here |
| 12 | recruit.naukri.com | https://recruit.naukri.com/rCommerce/learn/insta | Click here |
| 13 | interviewpal.com | https://www.interviewpal.com/blog/how-long-it-really-takes-to-get-hired-in-2025-by-industry-and-level | Click here |
| 14 | studojo.com | https://studojo.com/reports/hiring-calendar-india-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | joinsaarthi.com | https://joinsaarthi.com/blogs/how-to-find-job-for-fresher-india-complete-guide-2026 | Click here |
Category 3 of 5
Posting jobs and hiring
This category covers the employer side. The five questions ask what a Naukri posting costs, which platform is best for hiring, how to post free, how Resdex differs from LinkedIn Recruiter, and how a startup hires quickly.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Naukri | Job portal | 84.0% | |
| 2 | Hiring platform | 36.0% | ||
| 3 | Indeed | Job portal | 36.0% | |
| 4 | Resdex | Resume database | 32.0% | |
| 5 | Cutshort | Hiring platform | 28.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | cutshort.io | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 2 | internshala.com | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 3 | tobu.ai | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | apna.co | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 5 | recruiterfaq.naukri.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | bestjobsearchapps.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | bizhub.tcsion.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | manatal.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | naukri.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | softsuave.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 3.1 | How much does it cost to post a job on Naukri? |
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| 3.2 | Which platform is best for hiring in India? |
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| 3.3 | How do I post a job for free in India? |
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| 3.4 | What is the difference between Naukri Resdex and LinkedIn Recruiter? |
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| 3.5 | How do I hire quickly for a startup in India? |
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Question 3.1
How much does it cost to post a job on Naukri?
A pricing question the platform answers obliquely. Naukri's own recruiter FAQ ranks first, but four of the cited pages are competitors publishing its price list, which is how the number reaches an engine.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2Resdex
- Rank 3Internshala
- Rank 4LinkedIn
- Rank 5Indeed
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | recruiterfaq.naukri.com | https://recruiterfaq.naukri.com/2016/12/27/job-posting-pricing | Click here |
| 2 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-naukri-job-posting-price/ | Click here |
| 3 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/blog/how-to-post-a-job-online-step-by-step-guide-for-employers/ | Click here |
| 4 | alternatives.co | https://alternatives.co/software/naukri/pricing/ | Click here |
| 5 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/blog/hiring/naukri-resdex-linkedin-and-recruitment-agency-pricing-and-trends-in-india | Click here |
| 6 | tobu.ai | https://tobu.ai/blog/how-much-does-naukri-recruiter-cost/ | Click here |
| 7 | tobu.ai | https://tobu.ai/blog/is-naukri-free-or-paid/ | Click here |
| 8 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-job-posting-cost-comparison/ | Click here |
| 9 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-how-to-post-a-job-on-naukri/ | Click here |
| 10 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-naukri-resdex-price/ | Click here |
| 11 | join.com | https://join.com/en/job-boards/naukri | Click here |
| 12 | pyjamahr.com | https://pyjamahr.com/blog/posting-a-job-on-naukri-tips-for-writing-effective-job-profiles/ | Click here |
| 13 | g2.com | https://www.g2.com/products/naukri-com/software_advice_form_fill/new | Click here |
| 14 | scribd.com | https://www.scribd.com/document/683024206/job-pricing | Click here |
| 15 | flexiple.com | https://flexiple.com/reviews/naukri | Click here |
Question 3.2
Which platform is best for hiring in India?
The employer version of the first question, and the answer barely changes. Naukri leads again, and the same comparison blogs are cited, which suggests engines do not distinguish the buyer from the job seeker here.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Apna
- Rank 5WorkIndia
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | factohr.com | https://factohr.com/job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 2 | zimyo.com | https://www.zimyo.com/insights/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 3 | weekday.works | https://www.weekday.works/post/top-hiring-platforms | Click here |
| 4 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-recruitment-platform/ | Click here |
| 5 | talentanywhere.ai | https://www.talentanywhere.ai/blogs/top-job-portals-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | apna.co | https://apna.co/career-central/best-job-platform-to-find-a-job-in-india/ | Click here |
| 7 | unojobs.com | https://www.unojobs.com/in/guides/best-job-portals-in-india | Click here |
| 8 | softsuave.com | https://www.softsuave.com/blog/best-hiring-platforms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-portals-in-india-2026-top-10-picks-naukri-vs-indeed-vs-linkedin-comparisons-winning-strategies | Click here |
| 10 | bestjobsearchapps.com | https://bestjobsearchapps.com/articles/en/best-job-sites-in-india-2026-top-10-job-portals-ranked-for-freshers-it-pros-remote-work-bluecollar-jobs | Click here |
| 11 | manatal.com | https://www.manatal.com/blog/free-job-posting-sites-india | Click here |
| 12 | analyticsinsight.net | https://www.analyticsinsight.net/amp/story/career/top-job-portals-in-india-for-quick-hiring-in-2026 | Click here |
| 13 | apna.co | https://apna.co/career-central/top-job-portals-india-white-collar-jobs/ | Click here |
| 14 | salarybox.in | https://salarybox.in/blog/the-best-platforms-to-hire-blue-collar-workers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 15 | bizhub.tcsion.com | https://bizhub.tcsion.com/blogs/top-free-job-posting-sites-in-india | Click here |
Question 3.3
How do I post a job for free in India?
Indeed ranks first because free posting is its actual offer. The cited pages are lists of free posting sites, and most of them are published by paid platforms hoping to be found in that list.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Indeed
- Rank 2Naukri
- Rank 3Apna
- Rank 4Internshala
- Rank 5WorkIndia
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | manatal.com | https://www.manatal.com/blog/free-job-posting-sites-india | Click here |
| 2 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/post-job/ | Click here |
| 3 | theindiajobs.com | https://www.theindiajobs.com/blog/free-job-posting-site-in-india/ | Click here |
| 4 | hunarbox.in | https://hunarbox.in/free-job-posting-sites-in-india/ | Click here |
| 5 | jobvumi.com | https://jobvumi.com/blog/free-job-post-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | lineupx.com | https://www.lineupx.com/blogs/free-job-posting-sites-in-india | Click here |
| 7 | bizhub.tcsion.com | https://bizhub.tcsion.com/blogs/top-free-job-posting-sites-in-india | Click here |
| 8 | onlineremoters.com | https://onlineremoters.com/blog/top-job-posting-sites-to-post-a-job-for-free-in-india-2026 | Click here |
| 9 | yourstory.com | https://yourstory.com/mystory/top-13-free-posting-sites-to-hire-the-best-candida | Click here |
| 10 | 100hires.com | https://100hires.com/best-job-posting-sites-in-india.html | Click here |
| 11 | zeko.ai | https://zeko.ai/blog/20-emerging-and-famous-free-job-posting-websites-in-india | Click here |
| 12 | corp.freshersworld.com | https://corp.freshersworld.com/post-job | Click here |
| 13 | workrr.in | https://workrr.in/free-job-posting | Click here |
| 14 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/job-recruiters/job-posting.php | Click here |
| 15 | mounttalent.com | https://www.mounttalent.com/blog/hiring-solutions/top-10-free-job-posting-sites-in-india-that-helps-in-recruitment/ | Click here |
Question 3.4
What is the difference between Naukri Resdex and LinkedIn Recruiter?
The most technical question in the run, and Naukri answers it directly through four recruiter documentation pages. Cutshort ranks fourth on a comparison of the two products it competes with directly.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2Resdex
- Rank 3LinkedIn
- Rank 4Cutshort
- Rank 5Internshala
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/recruit/resume-database-access-resdex | Click here |
| 2 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/blog/hiring/naukri-resdex-linkedin-and-recruitment-agency-pricing-and-trends-in-india | Click here |
| 3 | unojobs.com | https://www.unojobs.com/in/employers/compare/naukri-resdex-vs-linkedin-recruiter | Click here |
| 4 | tobu.ai | https://tobu.ai/blog/what-is-the-difference-between-resdex-and-naukri/ | Click here |
| 5 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/employer-naukri-resdex-price/ | Click here |
| 6 | cliqhr.com | https://www.cliqhr.com/blogs/post/naukri-vs-linkedin-it-sourcing-india-2026 | Click here |
| 7 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/naukri-alternatives | Click here |
| 8 | recruiterfaq.naukri.com | https://recruiterfaq.naukri.com/category/resdex-database/how-to-use-resdex-basic-features/ | Click here |
| 9 | recruiterfaq.naukri.com | https://recruiterfaq.naukri.com/category/resdex-database/how-to-use-resdex-advanced-features/ | Click here |
| 10 | company.naukri.com | https://company.naukri.com/landing-page/naukri_faq/new/recruiter/resdex.html | Click here |
| 11 | naukricom.freshdesk.com | https://naukricom.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/folders/273151 | Click here |
| 12 | tobu.ai | https://tobu.ai/blog/how-much-does-naukri-resdex-cost/ | Click here |
| 13 | useautoapply.com | https://useautoapply.com/blog/naukri-vs-linkedin-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | jobtrackker.com | https://www.jobtrackker.com/blog/naukri-vs-linkedin-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | applycove.com | https://applycove.com/blog/naukri-vs-linkedin-india-2026/ | Click here |
Question 3.5
How do I hire quickly for a startup in India?
Cutshort supplies five of the fifteen citations, all from its own domain, and ranks first as a result. It is the clearest example in this run of one company writing its way to the top of an answer.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Cutshort
- Rank 2Instahyre
- Rank 3Wellfound
- Rank 4Naukri
- Rank 5Apna
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/hiring | Click here |
| 2 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/hiring-tools-landscape-india | Click here |
| 3 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/wellfound-alternatives | Click here |
| 4 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/instahyre-alternatives | Click here |
| 5 | softsuave.com | https://www.softsuave.com/blog/best-hiring-platforms-in-india/ | Click here |
| 6 | apna.co | https://apna.co/career-central/naukri-alternatives-for-modern-hiring-2026/ | Click here |
| 7 | cutshort.io | https://cutshort.io/linkedin-recruiter-alternatives | Click here |
| 8 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/best-website-for-startup-jobs-in-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | uplers.com | https://www.uplers.com/article/how-to-hire-engineers-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | uplers.com | https://www.uplers.com/blog/top-10-recruitment-companies-help-hire-from-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | blog.huntyourtribe.com | https://blog.huntyourtribe.com/best-job-portals-for-startup-and-smb-jobs-in-india-2026/ | Click here |
| 12 | thehirehub.ai | https://www.thehirehub.ai/blog/solo-founder-hiring-platforms-2026 | Click here |
| 13 | v3staffing.in | https://v3staffing.in/blog/recruitment-agencies-tech-startups-india/ | Click here |
| 14 | quickhire.services | https://www.quickhire.services/us/industry-perspectives/top-platforms-to-hire-developers-instantly | Click here |
| 15 | hiringhello.com | https://hiringhello.com/blog/free-job-posting-platforms-india-2026 | Click here |
Category 4 of 5
Job scams and safety
This category covers fraud. The five questions ask how to spot a fake offer, whether paying for a job is normal, how to report a scam, whether WhatsApp job offers are real, and how to check an employer exists.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Internshala | Job portal | 40.0% | |
| 2 | Bajaj Finserv | Financial services | 28.0% | |
| 3 | Naukri | Job portal | 24.0% | |
| 4 | Apna | Job app | 20.0% | |
| 5 | Cyber Crime Portal | Government portal | 20.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | bajajfinserv.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 2 | internshala.com | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 3 | blog.kindjobs.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 4 | deccanherald.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 5 | india.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 6 | naukri.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | realcheck.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | registerkaro.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | scamcheck.tech | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | scamdekho.in | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 4.1 | How do I spot a fake job offer in India? |
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| 4.2 | Is it normal to pay money to get a job in India? |
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| 4.3 | How do I report a job scam in India? |
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| 4.4 | Are WhatsApp job offers genuine in India? |
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| 4.5 | How do I check if a company is genuine before joining in India? |
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Question 4.1
How do I spot a fake job offer in India?
Naukri ranks first with its own security advice page. A consumer lender ranks second, which is odd until you notice how much fraud awareness content Indian financial brands now publish on the subject.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 3Internshala
- Rank 4Amazon
- Rank 5Reliance
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/faq/job-seeker-security-advice | Click here |
| 2 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/blog/how-to-avoid-job-search-scams/amp | Click here |
| 3 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/fake-job-offers | Click here |
| 4 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/job-scams/ | Click here |
| 5 | realcheck.in | https://realcheck.in/blog/fake-job-offer-scams-india | Click here |
| 6 | india.com | https://www.india.com/education/job-scam-2022-5-ways-to-identify-a-fake-job-offer-letter-read-here-5689103/ | Click here |
| 7 | blog.kindjobs.in | https://blog.kindjobs.in/spot-fake-job-offer-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | scamdekho.in | https://scamdekho.in/blog/fake-job-offer-letter-scam-in-india-how-to-verify-company-legally | Click here |
| 9 | careercartz.com | https://careercartz.com/how-to-identify-fake-job-offers/ | Click here |
| 10 | jobipo.com | https://jobipo.com/blog/how-to-identify-a-fake-job-offer/ | Click here |
| 11 | aseemjuneja.in | https://aseemjuneja.in/how-identify-fake-job-offer-letter/ | Click here |
| 12 | jobsbob.com | https://www.jobsbob.com/blog/job-scams-in-india | Click here |
| 13 | boomlive.in | https://www.boomlive.in/decode/impact/how-fake-recruiters-are-trying-to-scam-indias-job-seekers-22300 | Click here |
| 14 | factsuite.com | https://www.factsuite.com/blog/unmasking-the-underworld-of-fake-job-scams-in-india | Click here |
| 15 | shriresume.com | https://shriresume.com/blogs/warning-signs-job-scams-and-how-avoid-them.html | Click here |
Question 4.2
Is it normal to pay money to get a job in India?
The answer is no, and the strongest sources are employers saying so themselves. Infosys and TCS both publish recruitment fraud notices stating they never ask candidates for money at any stage.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Apna
- Rank 2Internshala
- Rank 3Infosys
- Rank 4TCS
- Rank 5Naukri
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | apna.co | https://apna.co/career-central/why-employers-never-charge-job-seekers-apna-zero-fee/ | Click here |
| 2 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/job-scams/ | Click here |
| 3 | infosys.com | https://www.infosys.com/careers/apply/recruitment-fraud-alert.html | Click here |
| 4 | tcs.com | https://www.tcs.com/careers/india/recruitment-fraud-alert | Click here |
| 5 | company.naukri.com | https://company.naukri.com/landing-page/amazon/fraud/index.html | Click here |
| 6 | randstad.in | https://www.randstad.in/hr-news/recruitment/how-do-you-know-you-can-trust-a-recruitment-consultant/ | Click here |
| 7 | epeopleindia.com | https://epeopleindia.com/placement-fees-india-jobseeker-rights-2026/ | Click here |
| 8 | blog.kindjobs.in | https://blog.kindjobs.in/spot-fake-job-offer-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | scamcheck.tech | https://scamcheck.tech/scams/job-scam-india | Click here |
| 10 | righttoinformation.wiki | https://righttoinformation.wiki/online-job-offer-scam-pay-to-apply | Click here |
| 11 | pulseofnoida.com | https://pulseofnoida.com/education/skill-development-careers/job-internship-scams-india-red-flags-3122/ | Click here |
| 12 | knockingjob.com | https://www.knockingjob.com/blog/avoid-job-scams-in-india | Click here |
| 13 | quora.com | https://www.quora.com/Can-placement-agencies-charge-from-candidates-in-India | Click here |
| 14 | placementindia.com | https://www.placementindia.com/blog/what-is-the-cost-of-recruitment-agency-in-india.htm | Click here |
| 15 | scantotal.net | https://scantotal.net/blog/fake-job-offers-india/ | Click here |
Question 4.3
How do I report a job scam in India?
The government channels rank first here, correctly. Complaints go to the national cybercrime portal, the 1930 helpline covers financial fraud where money has been lost, and Sanchar Saathi handles fraudulent messages.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Cyber Crime Portal
- Rank 2Cyber Helpline 1930
- Rank 3Sanchar Saathi
- Rank 4Delhi Police
- Rank 5India.gov.in
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | services.india.gov.in | https://services.india.gov.in/service/detail/report-financial-fraud-through-the-national-cyber-crime-reporting-portal | Click here |
| 2 | sancharsaathi.gov.in | https://sancharsaathi.gov.in/sfc/ | Click here |
| 3 | cyber.delhipolice.gov.in | https://cyber.delhipolice.gov.in/Jobfraudcallcentre.html | Click here |
| 4 | warangalpolice.telangana.gov.in | https://warangalpolice.telangana.gov.in/job-frauds | Click here |
| 5 | en.wikipedia.org | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Cybercrime_Reporting_Portal | Click here |
| 6 | simple.wikipedia.org | https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930_(Indian_Cybercrime_Helpline) | Click here |
| 7 | recruitmentsportal.in | https://recruitmentsportal.in/steps-to-report-fake-job-offers-and-recruitment-scams-in-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/work-from-home-scam-guide | Click here |
| 9 | voxya.com | https://voxya.com/online-complaints/job-employment-complaints | Click here |
| 10 | the420.in | https://the420.in/online-job-fraud-fake-recruitment-scam-india/ | Click here |
| 11 | legalquery.in | https://www.legalquery.in/node/223 | Click here |
| 12 | truelawyer.in | https://truelawyer.in/blog/cyber-crime-complaint-report-online-fraud-india | Click here |
| 13 | vidhikarya.com | https://www.vidhikarya.com/legal-blog/how-to-recover-money-cyber-fraud-india | Click here |
| 14 | timesbull.com | https://www.timesbull.com/cyber-crime-complaint-how-to-report-online-fraud-at-cybercrime-gov-in-check-steps | Click here |
| 15 | toplegalhelp.com | https://toplegalhelp.com/2025/10/18/online-job-fraud-complaint-legal-action/ | Click here |
Question 4.4
Are WhatsApp job offers genuine in India?
A survey by an online community found that 42 percent of respondents had received a WhatsApp job offer asking them to pay. Monster, whose Indian business is now foundit, supplies the security guidance.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1WhatsApp
- Rank 2Telegram
- Rank 3Monster
- Rank 4LocalCircles
- Rank 5Bajaj Finserv
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | business-standard.com | https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/whatsapp-job-scams-survey-impersonation-fraud-localcircles-report-125052101713_1.html | Click here |
| 2 | monster.com | https://www.monster.com/insidesecurity-center/whatsapp-scam-offers | Click here |
| 3 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/work-from-home-scam-guide | Click here |
| 4 | india.com | https://www.india.com/technology/whatsapp-users-beware-message-claiming-to-offer-job-with-rs-3000-day-salary-is-hoax-dont-fall-for-this-lucrative-offer-4274939/ | Click here |
| 5 | realcheck.in | https://realcheck.in/blog/fake-job-offer-scams-india | Click here |
| 6 | scamcheck.tech | https://scamcheck.tech/scams/job-scam-india | Click here |
| 7 | theinfosiast.com | https://theinfosiast.com/whatsapp-job-scams-2025-legit-work-fake-offers/ | Click here |
| 8 | yonoagencynetwork.com | https://yonoagencynetwork.com/blog/telegram-job-scams-india/ | Click here |
| 9 | fakeout.io | https://www.fakeout.io/blog/telegram-task-scams-fake-jobs-2026 | Click here |
| 10 | evz.de | https://www.evz.de/en/topics/internet-shopping/fraud/job-scamming/ | Click here |
| 11 | tipsclear.com | https://tipsclear.com/identify-fake-job-scams-guide/ | Click here |
| 12 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/india%2Fkarnataka%2Fkarnataka-woman-duped-of-rs-85-lakh-in-part-time-job-scam-3596541 | Click here |
| 13 | deccanherald.com | https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/story/india%2Fkarnataka%2Fmangaluru-woman-duped-of-rs-2818-lakh-in-part-time-job-scam-3201592 | Click here |
| 14 | linkedin.com | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beware-scam-whatsapp-telegram-shon-joy | Click here |
| 15 | gulfnews.com | https://gulfnews.com/uae/scam-whatsapp-message-in-uae-claims-to-offer-indian-workers-dh4000-1.1617092288566 | Click here |
Question 4.5
How do I check if a company is genuine before joining in India?
Two government registers answer this: the company register and the provident fund establishment search. Neither is conclusive, because a new or very small employer may be legitimately absent from the second.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1MCA
- Rank 2EPFO
- Rank 3Internshala
- Rank 4Bajaj Finserv
- Rank 5LinkedIn
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in | https://unifiedportal-emp.epfindia.gov.in/publicPortal/no-auth/misReport/home/loadEstSearchHome | Click here |
| 2 | indiafilings.com | https://www.indiafilings.com/learn/how-do-i-check-if-a-company-is-mca | Click here |
| 3 | registerkaro.in | https://www.registerkaro.in/post/check-company-registration-status-mca | Click here |
| 4 | registerkaro.in | https://www.registerkaro.in/company-details | Click here |
| 5 | myhq.in | https://myhq.in/blog/virtual-office/mca-verification-guide | Click here |
| 6 | scamdekho.in | https://scamdekho.in/blog/how-to-verify-a-company-before-joining-or-paying-in-india-2026 | Click here |
| 7 | bajajfinserv.in | https://www.bajajfinserv.in/how-to-check-company-fraud | Click here |
| 8 | internshala.com | https://internshala.com/blog/how-to-spot-fake-companies-at-internshala/ | Click here |
| 9 | signalx.ai | https://signalx.ai/how-to-verify-a-company-in-india/ | Click here |
| 10 | veridion.com | https://veridion.com/insights/articles/verifying-company-status-india | Click here |
| 11 | efilingcompany.com | https://www.efilingcompany.com/blog/how-to-check-company-details-mca-portal | Click here |
| 12 | wimaan.in | https://wimaan.in/business-verification | Click here |
| 13 | authbridge.com | https://authbridge.com/checks/epfo-verification/ | Click here |
| 14 | ongrid.in | https://ongrid.in/blogs/epfo-and-uan-key-tools-for-efficient-employment-verification/ | Click here |
| 15 | evaakil.com | https://evaakil.com/employer-background-verification-in-india/ | Click here |
Category 5 of 5
Resumes, profiles and interviews
This category covers preparation. The five questions ask how to write a resume for Indian portals, whether applicant tracking software rejects resumes, how to improve a LinkedIn profile, how to prepare for an interview, and what salary to ask for.
Top 5 brands
| # | Brand | Type | Visibility | Share |
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| 1 | Naukri | Job portal | 80.0% | |
| 2 | Indeed | Job portal | 64.0% | |
| 3 | Hiring platform | 36.0% | ||
| 4 | Glassdoor | Salary data site | 28.0% | |
| 5 | Jobscan | Resume tool | 16.0% |
Top 10 cited domains
| # | Domain | Citations | Share | Citation volume |
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| 1 | naukri.com | 8 | 10.7% | |
| 2 | in.indeed.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 3 | resumegyani.in | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 4 | resumevera.com | 4 | 5.3% | |
| 5 | goodspace.ai | 3 | 4.0% | |
| 6 | atsalign.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 7 | cvefy.com | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 8 | glassdoor.co.in | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 9 | jobscan.co | 2 | 2.7% | |
| 10 | jobvumi.com | 2 | 2.7% |
Question level summary
| # | Question | Top 5 brands | Top 5 citation domains |
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| 5.1 | How do I write a resume for Indian job portals? |
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| 5.2 | Does an ATS reject resumes in India? |
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| 5.3 | How do I make my LinkedIn profile better in India? |
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| 5.4 | How do I prepare for a job interview in India? |
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| 5.5 | What salary should I ask for in an Indian interview? |
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Question 5.1
How do I write a resume for Indian job portals?
Naukri supplies three of the fifteen citations, including its own resume templates. The rest are resume builders, and the advice they give is shaped by the product each one is selling.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2LinkedIn
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Shine
- Rank 5Vskills
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/naukri360/resume-templates | Click here |
| 2 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/blog/profile-summary-on-naukri-examples/ | Click here |
| 3 | resume.naukri.com | https://resume.naukri.com/mid-level-experienced-professionals-resume-writing | Click here |
| 4 | stylingcv.com | https://stylingcv.com/blog/how-to-write-a-resume-for-india-2026-naukri-indeed-linkedin-aur-shine-ke-liye-complete-guide/ | Click here |
| 5 | vskills.in | https://www.vskills.in/certification/blog/how-to-write-a-resume-that-gets-shortlisted-on-naukri-in-2026/ | Click here |
| 6 | rezi.ai | https://www.rezi.ai/posts/indian-resume | Click here |
| 7 | resumegyani.in | https://resumegyani.in/career-advice/how-to-write-resume-headline-naukri | Click here |
| 8 | resumevera.com | https://resumevera.com/guides/naukri-profile-optimization | Click here |
| 9 | cvninja.in | https://www.cvninja.in/guides/naukri-profile-summary-examples | Click here |
| 10 | resumemate.io | https://www.resumemate.io/blog/india-resume-format-cv-template-job-guide/ | Click here |
| 11 | resumly.in | https://resumly.in/resume-builder-india | Click here |
| 12 | thecoachr.com | https://thecoachr.com/how-to-write-a-resume-in-india/ | Click here |
| 13 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/blogs/758079/resume-format-for-freshers-best-templates | Click here |
| 14 | rezup.in | https://www.rezup.in/blog/resume-format-for-freshers-india-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | careerskraft.com | https://www.careerskraft.com/blog/resume-format-freshers-india.html | Click here |
Question 5.2
Does an ATS reject resumes in India?
The honest answer is that keyword scoring does not silently reject a resume, though employer set screening questions do. Several cited pages exist mainly to sell a score checker for the problem they describe.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Naukri
- Rank 2Jobscan
- Rank 3Indeed
- Rank 4Enhancv
- Rank 5MyPerfectResume
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/naukri360/ats-resume-checker | Click here |
| 2 | naukri.com | https://naukri.com/campus/career-guidance/how-to-write-an-ats-friendly-resume | Click here |
| 3 | enhancv.com | https://enhancv.com/blog/does-ats-reject-resumes/ | Click here |
| 4 | hirend.in | https://hirend.in/why-ats-rejects-resumes | Click here |
| 5 | jobscan.co | https://www.jobscan.co/ | Click here |
| 6 | jobscan.co | https://www.jobscan.co/resume-scanner | Click here |
| 7 | resumegyani.in | https://resumegyani.in/naukri-ats-guide | Click here |
| 8 | cvefy.com | https://cvefy.com/blog/ats-resume-format-naukri-india-guide | Click here |
| 9 | atsalign.com | https://www.atsalign.com/ats-resume-checker-naukri | Click here |
| 10 | atsalign.com | https://www.atsalign.com/ats-score-checker-india | Click here |
| 11 | jobvumi.com | https://jobvumi.com/blog/ats-friendly-resume-india/ | Click here |
| 12 | myperfectresume.com | https://www.myperfectresume.com/resume/ats-resume-checker | Click here |
| 13 | tietalent.com | https://tietalent.com/en/blog/249/the-truth-about-ats-in-2026-5-resume-myths-that-hurt-your-job-search | Click here |
| 14 | clearround.ai | https://clearround.ai/blog/ats-resume-rejection-myth-truth-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | hireflow.net | https://hireflow.net/blog/do-ats-systems-automatically-reject-resumes | Click here |
Question 5.3
How do I make my LinkedIn profile better in India?
Naukri ranks second on a LinkedIn question, through its own campus guidance page. Four of the cited sources are American career sites, which is why the advice is not always shaped for Indian recruiters.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1LinkedIn
- Rank 2Naukri
- Rank 3Masai School
- Rank 4The Muse
- Rank 5Career Contessa
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/campus/career-guidance/linkedin-profile-tips | Click here |
| 2 | linkedin.com | https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/all-star-linkedin-tip-job-seekers-markos-korvesis | Click here |
| 3 | cvefy.com | https://cvefy.com/blog/linkedin-profile-optimization-indian-recruiters | Click here |
| 4 | resumevera.com | https://resumevera.com/guides/linkedin-profile-optimization | Click here |
| 5 | masaischool.com | https://www.masaischool.com/blog/linkedin-profile-optimization-checklist-2026-beat-the-ai-recruitment-filters/ | Click here |
| 6 | eliteresumes.co | https://eliteresumes.co/tips-enhancing-linkedin-profile-indian-job-seekers | Click here |
| 7 | thehirearc.com | https://thehirearc.com/blog/linkedin-optimization-tips-freshers-india/ | Click here |
| 8 | whytap.in | https://whytap.in/blogs/how-freshers-can-use-linkedin-to-get-their-guaranteed-first-job-in-2026-step-by-step-guide/ | Click here |
| 9 | themuse.com | https://www.themuse.com/advice/linkedin-profile-tips | Click here |
| 10 | careercontessa.com | https://www.careercontessa.com/advice/linkedin-profile-tips/ | Click here |
| 11 | cultivatedculture.com | https://cultivatedculture.com/linkedin-profile-tips/ | Click here |
| 12 | findmyprofession.com | https://www.findmyprofession.com/career-advice/19-essential-linkedin-profile-tips-for-job-seekers/ | Click here |
| 13 | careerbldr.com | https://careerbldr.com/blog/linkedin-profile-optimization-guide/ | Click here |
| 14 | resumevera.com | https://resumevera.com/blogs/linkedin-profile-optimization-guide-2026 | Click here |
| 15 | airswift.com | https://www.airswift.com/blog/linkedin-profile-tips | Click here |
Question 5.4
How do I prepare for a job interview in India?
Indeed takes the top three citations with its own interview advice pages. Naukri follows with four more, so two platforms supply almost half the answer to a question neither of them charges for.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Indeed
- Rank 2Naukri
- Rank 3Glassdoor
- Rank 4Michael Page
- Rank 5AmbitionBox
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | in.indeed.com | https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/interview-preparation | Click here |
| 2 | in.indeed.com | https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/interview-tips | Click here |
| 3 | in.indeed.com | https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/top-interview-questions-and-answers | Click here |
| 4 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/blog/things-to-do-before-and-after-interview/ | Click here |
| 5 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/campus/career-guidance/tag/common-interview-questions-and-answers-for-freshers | Click here |
| 6 | resume.naukri.com | https://resume.naukri.com/articles/tips-ace-interview/ | Click here |
| 7 | naukri.com | https://www.naukri.com/campus/career-guidance/interview-experiences/company-wise-experience?page=5 | Click here |
| 8 | michaelpage.co.in | https://www.michaelpage.co.in/advice/career-advice/interview/common-job-interview-questions-india | Click here |
| 9 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Interview/Naukri-com-Interview-Questions-E1257115.htm | Click here |
| 10 | india.rgf-professional.com | https://www.india.rgf-professional.com/insights/interview-tips-for-job-seekers-in-the-indian-job-market | Click here |
| 11 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/interview-questions/hr-interview | Click here |
| 12 | goodspace.ai | https://goodspace.ai/blogs/743786/hr-interview-questions-and-answers-for-freshers | Click here |
| 13 | latecomers.in | https://www.latecomers.in/blog/job-interview-tips-freshers-india | Click here |
| 14 | wise.com | https://www.wise.com/us/blog/indian-job-interview-tips | Click here |
| 15 | job4freshers.co.in | https://job4freshers.co.in/hr-interview-questions-answers/ | Click here |
Question 5.5
What salary should I ask for in an Indian interview?
A negotiation question answered by salary data. Indeed ranks first, Glassdoor and AmbitionBox supply the numbers, and the remaining sources are calculators built to capture people asking exactly this in India.
Top 5 brands named
- Rank 1Indeed
- Rank 2Glassdoor
- Rank 3AmbitionBox
- Rank 4Naukri
- Rank 5Taggd
Top 15 citations
| # | Citation domain | Citation URL | Actual page |
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| 1 | in.indeed.com | https://in.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/how-to-answer-your-expected-ctc | Click here |
| 2 | glassdoor.com | https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/index.htm | Click here |
| 3 | glassdoor.co.in | https://www.glassdoor.co.in/Community/offer-negotiations/which-platform-do-you-use-use-for-researching-salaries-of-companies-ambitionbox-or-glassdoor | Click here |
| 4 | play.google.com | https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ambitionbox.android&hl=en_US | Click here |
| 5 | apps.apple.com | https://apps.apple.com/in/app/ambitionbox-salary-reviews/id6504849582 | Click here |
| 6 | taggd.in | https://taggd.in/blogs/salary-negotiation-tips/ | Click here |
| 7 | resumegyani.in | https://resumegyani.in/career-advice/expected-salary-answer-interview | Click here |
| 8 | resumegyani.in | https://resumegyani.in/career-advice/salary-expectations-question-how-to-answer | Click here |
| 9 | indiasalarycalculator.com | https://indiasalarycalculator.com/salary-negotiation/ | Click here |
| 10 | ctccalculatorindia.com | https://www.ctccalculatorindia.com/blogs/salary-negotiation-india | Click here |
| 11 | resumevera.com | https://resumevera.com/blogs/salary-negotiation-india-2026 | Click here |
| 12 | amigzo.com | https://amigzo.com/blog/salary-negotiation-india-complete-guide | Click here |
| 13 | jobvumi.com | https://jobvumi.com/blog/salary-negotiation-india-guide/ | Click here |
| 14 | shriresume.com | https://shriresume.com/blogs/tips-negotiate-salary-examples.html | Click here |
| 15 | maywise.in | https://maywise.in/blog/salary-negotiation-timing-2026/ | 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 201 domains, and Naukri's own site supplies only 17 of them. A content site with no platform behind it sits third.
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