ACADEMIC RECRUITMENT TRENDS IN INDIA’S NCR REGION: A REVIEW OF DIGITAL HIRING PRACTICES IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

Authors:

Shipra Shrivastava, Dr. Aditi Singh

Keywords:

Academic recruitment; Digital hiring; E-recruitment; Higher education institutions; LinkedIn; Naukri; Online job portals; NCR region; India; Faculty hiring.

Abstract:

The rapid digitalization of recruitment practices has significantly transformed talent acquisition processes across sectors, including higher education. Academic recruitment, traditionally reliant on institutional networks and print-based advertisements, is increasingly shifting toward online job portals and professional networking platforms. This review paper synthesizes existing literature on digital hiring practices in higher education institutions, with a specific focus on the National Capital Region (NCR) of India. It examines the role of digital recruitment platforms such as LinkedIn and Naukri, recruiter adoption of technology-driven hiring tools, and academic job seekers’ perceptions and behaviors. The review further explores regional recruitment dynamics within NCR, highlighting emerging trends, opportunities, and persistent challenges in aligning digital recruitment tools with academic hiring requirements. Thematic analysis of prior studies reveals that while digital platforms enhance reach, efficiency, and employer branding, they also raise concerns related to platform suitability for academic evaluation, algorithmic bias, and unequal digital visibility among candidates. The paper concludes by identifying critical research gaps and proposing directions for future empirical investigations on digital academic recruitment in regional higher education contexts.

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