According to the India Skills Report 2026, Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the state with the most job-ready youth. It is followed by Maharashtra, Karnataka, Kerala, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir. The report indicates that the country's total employability has increased to 56.35% in 2026, compared to 54.81% in 2025. Additionally, the findings note that smaller tier-2 and tier-3 cities are becoming significant sources of the national workforce.

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