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Global Capability Centres (GCCs), which provide technical, operational, research, and innovation services to major global corporations, are expanding campus recruitment for the Class of 2025. Companies like Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Novartis, Epsilon, and EQ India are actively hiring from engineering colleges, business schools, and general degree institutions to fuel their growth and build a skilled talent pipeline for the future, according to a report in The Economic Times.
GCCs are placing significant emphasis on young talent with fresh ideas, focusing on innovation and skills in new technologies, including data science and artificial intelligence (AI). These centres have become prominent in campus hiring, especially after the drop in IT/ITeS recruitment last year. Offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities, GCCs are attracting increasing interest from students across a wider range of campuses.
Competitive offers and expanding reach
Many GCCs are increasing the number of freshers they hire, with some centres offering salaries up to 30 per cent higher than traditional IT firms. Monica Jamwal, Managing Director of Talent Solutions at Talent500, noted that more graduates are choosing GCCs for their higher starting salaries, prompt start dates, and dynamic work environments. Ashish Garg, Head of Talent Acquisition at Wells Fargo India, highlighted that their hiring outreach has extended to new campuses this year, targeting skills in AI, machine learning, and data science.
Novartis Corporate Centre in India has also increased its focus on early talent, specifically seeking graduates with expertise in data science, AI, and biomedical sciences. JPMorgan Chase, meanwhile, recruits across diverse roles, including software engineering, analytics, and quantitative research, adjusting its campus reach to meet changing business demands.
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Similarly, EQ India and Epsilon India have strengthened partnerships with institutions to attract and train talent for specialised roles, helping GCCs meet the evolving needs of global operations.
"When it comes to the demand for niche skills, there has been a surge of at least 10-15% in campus hiring over the last 12 months, especially with the growth of GCCs in India, as they look for fresher talent skilled in technologies like AI and data science. This trend is largely driven by the large-scale digital transformation initiatives by businesses across sectors, as they invest in cutting-edge technologies as well as relevant talent who can build and leverage those capabilities," said Milind Shah, Managing Director of Randstad Digital in India.
He added, "Needless to mention, to make justified use of new-age tech capabilities, GCCs require talent with expertise in machine learning, data analytics, and advanced programming languages. This shall enable them not only to enhance productivity and customer satisfaction & streamline operations and strategic goals but also to manage costs effectively... The integration of data science and AI demands a fusion of technical and soft skills, necessitating specialists who can design, deploy, and manage AI systems. This synergy fuels automation, innovation, and efficiency, delivering more effective solutions."
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