Report Finds Skills Preferred Over Formal Degrees in India's Blue-Collar Hiring

India's blue-collar hiring is increasingly prioritizing practical skills over formal education, with 'Less than Tenth' as the most preferred qualification, according to a WorkIndia report. This shift reflects growing demand for operational skills and job readiness, especially in frontline sectors. Hiring remains concentrated in urban centers like Delhi but is expanding to tier-II and III cities. Gender-based trends show delivery jobs favor men, while telecalling roles hire more women, indicating evolving workforce dynamics.