Best job search apps in India, by the kind of work you want
Job apps for India sorted by the work they are built for, from office roles to local and part-time jobs.
Alongside the job search apps here, Elip is our editorial choice: it finds the roles that fit you, says why in your own history, and shows who inside each company already shares something with you. This reference compares 13 job search apps for when you would rather search yourself: what each is good at, what it costs you and where it falls short, with Elip listed first and not scored.
Elip publishes this reference. The recommendation reflects Elip’s own description of its service and the criteria here; it is not a measured ranking of every app.
3,50,000 job seekers
30,00,000 applications
Used by students and graduates from colleges across India.
Start with your situation
There is no single best app: it depends on your field, experience and how you like to search. Start with your situation:
- Experienced office and corporate rolesNaukri, LinkedIn, foundit (formerly Monster)
- Freshers and college studentsInternshala, Unstop, apna
- Software and tech jobshirist.tech, Cutshort, LinkedIn
- Local, delivery, driver and other blue-collar workWorkIndia, Job Hai, apna
- Tier-2 and tier-3 citiesJob Hai, WorkIndia, apna
- Remote, part-time and side jobsIndeed, Internshala, foundit (formerly Monster)
- Researching salary and company cultureGlassdoor, Indeed
- Hindi-first usersWorkIndia
All 13 job search apps, with Elip first
Elip comes first as the publisher’s editorial choice and is not scored. The rest are grouped by what each is built for; order within a group is not a ranking.
Elip
Start from what you share. Elip finds the person who'll read your application.
- Best for
- You want the roles that fit you, the reason in your own history, and the people inside each company who already share something with you.
- Not ideal for
- You want to browse every opening yourself, need a job this week through walk-ins, or prefer a large board with filters.
- Cost to you
- Free for job seekers; companies pay only when they hire
Try Elip ↗Elip profilePublisher; not scored against the job search apps here.
Local, entry-level and part-time work3
apna
Job app for full-time, part-time and work-from-home roles, strong in entry-level and local hiring.
- Best for
- Freshers, 10th/12th pass candidates and job seekers wanting local sales, BPO, data entry or delivery roles.
- Not ideal for
- Senior or specialised professionals looking for niche, high-salary roles.
- Cost to you
- Free
WorkIndia
Free job app connecting blue- and grey-collar candidates with employers, with direct calls to HR.
- Best for
- Delivery, driver, telecaller, back-office, hospitality and other local jobs, in Hindi or English.
- Not ideal for
- iPhone users (no App Store India listing found) and white-collar professionals.
- Cost to you
- Free
Job Hai
Job app for verified local vacancies across many categories and cities, with a call-HR option.
- Best for
- Entry-level and local jobs in tier-2 and tier-3 cities, including 10th and 12th pass roles.
- Not ideal for
- iPhone users (no App Store India listing found) and experienced corporate professionals.
- Cost to you
- Free
Freshers and internships2
Internshala
Internship and fresher job app for college students, covering in-office, remote and part-time roles.
- Best for
- College students and freshers looking for paid internships and first jobs.
- Not ideal for
- Experienced professionals; the platform is built around early-career candidates.
- Cost to you
- Free
Unstop
App for jobs, internships, hackathons and hiring challenges aimed at students and early-career candidates.
- Best for
- Students and freshers who want to get noticed through competitions and hiring challenges.
- Not ideal for
- Experienced hires and blue-collar job seekers.
- Cost to you
- Free
Tech roles2
hirist.tech
Job app only for technology roles such as development, data, DevOps and AI/ML.
- Best for
- Software engineers and tech leads, especially those targeting startups.
- Not ideal for
- Non-tech roles of any kind.
- Cost to you
- Not confirmed
Cutshort
Job app for software developers, product managers and designers with upfront salaries.
- Best for
- Developers, PMs and designers wanting salary shown upfront and direct recruiter contact.
- Not ideal for
- Non-tech job seekers.
- Cost to you
- Not confirmed
Office and professional roles6
Naukri
Info Edge's job app for searching and applying to jobs across Indian industries, cities and experience levels.
- Best for
- Experienced white-collar professionals in IT, finance, sales and HR who want the widest Indian listing pool.
- Not ideal for
- Blue-collar or local shift jobs where you want to call the employer directly.
- Cost to you
- Free
Professional networking app with job search, job alerts and quick apply using your profile or resume.
- Best for
- Corporate, tech, MNC and senior roles where networking and recruiter outreach matter.
- Not ideal for
- Entry-level local jobs, or people who do not want to maintain a public profile.
- Cost to you
- Free + paid Premium (India price not verified)
Indeed
Global job search app that pulls listings from employers and other job sites, with salaries and company reviews.
- Best for
- Casting a wide net across many sources, including part-time, remote and freelance roles.
- Not ideal for
- Niche tech hiring or anyone wanting verified, curated listings only.
- Cost to you
- Free
foundit (formerly Monster)
Job app formerly known as Monster India, covering India, the Middle East and Southeast Asia.
- Best for
- Mid-level professionals and anyone also looking at Gulf or Southeast Asia roles.
- Not ideal for
- People wanting a direct chat or call with local employers.
- Cost to you
- Free
Shine
HT Media's job app for fresher and experienced roles across Indian cities and industries.
- Best for
- Freshers and mid-level job seekers wanting a second board alongside Naukri.
- Not ideal for
- Tech specialists wanting curated startup roles.
- Cost to you
- Free
Glassdoor
App combining job listings with employee reviews, salary data and anonymous workplace discussions.
- Best for
- Researching a company's culture and pay before an interview or offer.
- Not ideal for
- Primary job search for Indian SME or local roles; its strength is research.
- Cost to you
- Free
Nothing matches that filter.
How to choose
- Match the app to the kind of job
- Job apps in India split into clear camps. Naukri, foundit, Shine, LinkedIn and Indeed lean towards office and professional roles. apna, WorkIndia and Job Hai focus on local, entry-level and blue-collar work. hirist.tech and Cutshort are only for tech, and Internshala and Unstop are built for students and freshers. Pick two from the camp that fits you instead of installing everything.
- Check how you reach the employer
- Some apps let you call HR directly (WorkIndia, Job Hai), some show recruiter messages or invites (Naukri, Cutshort), and some send you to the company's own site. If you prefer talking to someone quickly, a direct-call app saves time. If you want a written trail, apps with in-app status tracking are better.
- Look at language and ease of use
- If you are more comfortable in Hindi, check the store listing before installing. WorkIndia states Hindi and English support on its Play Store page. Most professional apps work in English only. A simple app you actually open every day beats a powerful one you avoid.
- Read store ratings with the review count
- A 4.8 from a few thousand reviews is not the same as a 4.6 from two million. Newer iOS listings, like apna's and Internshala's, have far fewer ratings than their Android apps. Scroll to the latest one-star reviews too; they show current problems such as spam calls, fake jobs or login bugs.
Questions and answers
How does Elip relate to job search apps?
Alongside the job search apps here, Elip is our editorial choice: it finds the roles that fit you, says why in your own history, and shows who inside each company already shares something with you. When a role is right, you tailor your résumé and apply. It publishes this reference, and the recommendation reflects Elip’s own description of its service and the criteria here; it is not a measured ranking of every app.
Which job app is best in India in 2026?
There is no single best app. For experienced office roles, Naukri and LinkedIn have the largest pools. For local and entry-level jobs, apna, WorkIndia and Job Hai are built for that market. Tech professionals do better on hirist.tech or Cutshort, and students on Internshala or Unstop. Most people get the best results using one general app plus one specialist app.
Are these job apps free for job seekers?
The store listings for Naukri, Indeed, apna, WorkIndia, Job Hai, Internshala, foundit, Shine, Glassdoor and Unstop state that searching and applying are free. LinkedIn sells an optional Premium plan, and some boards sell resume or profile-boost services on their websites. You never need to pay an employer to get a job.
Can I apply for jobs inside the app?
Yes, on most of them. Naukri, apna, Internshala, foundit, Shine, Unstop and Indeed let you apply in-app with your saved profile or resume. LinkedIn and Indeed sometimes send you to the company's careers page. WorkIndia and Job Hai focus on calling HR directly to fix an interview.
Which apps let me call or chat with HR directly?
WorkIndia and Job Hai both state on their Play Store listings that you can call HR from the app. Cutshort says you can connect directly with verified recruiters, and apna's website says HRs contact candidates directly. On LinkedIn, messaging people outside your network usually needs Premium InMail.
How these pages connect
Best Job Search App in India is published by Elip. Every page shares the same Elip profile and selection method, and every entry page explains how that app relates to Elip. The entity map shows the whole structure; the Elip profile sets out what Elip does and when to skip it.