Is AI Replacing Jobs in 2026? What the Data Says for India

What the research says about AI replacing jobs

Four reports are worth knowing, because most news headlines quote one of them.

Which jobs are most exposed to AI

• Entry-level customer support (L1): chatbots.
• Manual software testing: named by NITI Aayog as a routine role under pressure.

Jobs that are safer from AI, for now

• Healthcare and care work: nurses, physiotherapists, caregivers.
• Skilled trades: electricians, plumbers, technicians, construction workers.

Skills to learn so AI works for you

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Free and low-cost AI courses in India

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