India’s healthcare Global Capability Centres (GCCs) are expected to generate approximately 67,000 job opportunities in 2026, with professionals having three to 12 years of experience accounting for nearly 93% of the projected hiring demand, according to a report released by staffing and workforce solutions company Quess Corp.
The India Healthcare GCC Outlook 2026 report highlights a shift in recruitment patterns as healthcare GCCs increasingly seek professionals with specialised expertise in technology, clinical research, data analytics and regulatory operations.
Healthcare GCC Workforce Expands to 3.2 Lakh
According to the report, India’s healthcare GCC ecosystem currently comprises 155 organisations employing approximately 3.2 lakh professionals.
These centres are expanding their operations beyond conventional administrative and support services to include artificial intelligence (AI), scientific research, clinical development and digital healthcare solutions.
The transition is creating demand for professionals who possess both technical capabilities and an understanding of healthcare industry regulations.
Specialised Talent Shortage Emerges as Key Challenge
Despite increasing recruitment activity, the report identifies a widening gap between the demand for specialised professionals and their availability.
AI, data analytics, clinical research and regulatory functions are among the areas facing talent shortages.
Quess IT Solutions CEO Kapil Joshi stated that hiring in India’s healthcare GCC sector nearly doubled last year. However, the availability of skilled professionals remains a significant challenge, particularly in AI and data-related roles, where only 1.6 professionals are available for every job opening.
He also highlighted the need to develop specialised talent for future industry requirements as recruitment opportunities for fresh graduates slow down.
Bengaluru and Hyderabad Lead Healthcare GCC Recruitment
Bengaluru and Hyderabad remain the major employment hubs for India’s healthcare GCC industry.
Together, the two cities account for 62.2% of the existing healthcare GCC workforce and are expected to contribute 58.4% of the sector’s projected hiring demand in 2026.
The findings indicate that recruitment continues to be concentrated in established technology and healthcare industry centres.
Report Highlights Changing Workforce Requirements
The Quess Corp report was prepared using secondary research, job postings across multiple recruitment platforms and publicly available information.
Its findings indicate that healthcare GCC recruitment is becoming increasingly focused on experienced professionals capable of supporting technology-driven healthcare operations, clinical development and regulatory compliance.
With 67,000 job openings projected for 2026, the sector’s employment growth is expected to be accompanied by increasing competition for professionals with specialised skills.