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Original research publications on software engineering salaries, AI hiring growth, and tech graduate placement benchmarks in Odisha.

Odisha IT Hiring & Software Salary Trends Report 2026

Published: 2026-01-15

Comprehensive market analysis of entry-level and mid-level software engineering salaries, in-demand skills, and hiring trends across Bhubaneswar and Odisha IT hubs.

Avg Placement Package₹5.2 LPA
High Demand TechMERN & Flutter
Local Hiring Growth+32%
Key Insights
  • Full Stack MERN and React developers saw a 32% surge in local Bhubaneswar job openings.
  • The average starting salary for fresh bootcamp graduates increased from ₹3.8 LPA to ₹5.2 LPA.
  • Over 60% of regional IT employers prioritize live project portfolios over traditional college marks.

AI Impact on Software Engineering Jobs & Hiring Report

Published: 2026-02-10

Empirical study on how Generative AI, GitHub Copilot, and LLM APIs are reshaping software developer skill requirements in India.

Salary Premium for AI Skills+25%
Tech Leads Testing AI Tools85%
Key Insights
  • Developers skilled in AI API integrations and prompt logic command 25% higher entry-level packages.
  • Pure static HTML/CSS skills are being superseded by Full Stack React/Node and API architecture roles.
  • 85% of tech lead interviewers test candidates on AI tool workflows and code debugging.