Wipro Revises FY26 Fresher Hiring Target to 7,500–8,000, Focuses on AI Recruitment

IT services company Wipro has revised its FY26 fresher hiring target to 7,500–8,000, down from the previously estimated 10,000–12,000.  

This comes amidst muted campus recruitment and growing focus on artificial intelligence and digital skill initiatives. 

Wipro Lowers Fresher Intake for FY26 Amid Focus Shift 

On January 17, 2026, during its Q3 earnings call, Wipro’s Chief Human Resources Officer Saurabh Govil stated that campus hiring had remained subdued in the October to December quarter, with only 400 freshers joining in that period.  

The company originally aimed to hire between 10,000 and 12,000 freshers, but Govil confirmed the final number would be closer to 7,500–8,000 by March 2026. 

As of the third quarter, Wipro’s total fresher intake for the fiscal stood above 5,000. The hiring slowdown reflects a more measured approach as the company shifts its emphasis toward building a specialised talent pool in emerging technologies. 

Recruitment Strategy Shifts Toward Emerging Tech Skills 

Wipro has adopted a targeted hiring strategy by establishing 50 Centres of Excellence in collaboration with universities across India. These centres facilitate curriculum alignment with company requirements in areas such as AI, cybersecurity, and data analytics.  

The recruitment from these institutions is tailored to meet specific project demands and skill gaps. 

The company offers premium compensation to professionals experienced in these specialised areas. Additionally, Wipro has launched internal upskilling initiatives to certify existing employees in advanced technologies. 

Read More: Wipro Logs ₹300 Crore Impact Due to Labour Code Changes in Q3FY26! 

Employee Base Expansion and Financial Overview 

During the October to December quarter, Wipro added 6,529 employees, increasing its total headcount to 2,42,021. This growth was partly driven by staff deployments under a large contract secured in the previous year, along with the integration of the Harman DTS acquisition. 

Wipro reported a consolidated net profit of ₹3,119 crore in Q3 FY26, marking a 7% decline due to restructuring costs and the implementation of new labour codes. However, revenue from operations rose 5.5% year-on-year to ₹23,555.8 crore. 

Wipro Share Price Performance 

As of January 19, 2026, at 12:19 PM, Wipro share price on NSE was trading at ₹247.95 down by 7.29% from the previous closing price. 

Conclusion 

Wipro’s adjustment in fresher intake for FY26 underlines its strategic focus on upskilling and specialised recruitment in AI and digital domains. Despite muted campus hiring, the company’s overall workforce has expanded through internal redeployment and talent consolidation. 

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