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    Question

    According to the India Skills Report 2026, what is

    India’s employability rate, and which gender group has surpassed the other in job readiness for the first time?
    A 54.2%; Men surpassed women Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 56.35%; Women surpassed men Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 51.5%; Men surpassed women Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 56.35%; Men and women are equal Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 54%; Men surpassed women Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    • The 13th India Skills Report (2026) recorded India’s national employability rate at 56.35%, marking a steady rise from 46.2% in 2022. • For the first time, women (54%) surpassed men (51.5%) in job readiness due to higher digital skilling access and hybrid work opportunities. • This shift reflects India’s transition toward a skill-first workforce, supported by rising adoption of generative AI, growing gig employment, and increasing hiring intent across key job-creating sectors such as BFSI, tech, manufacturing, renewables, and healthcare.

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