RECRUITMENT SERVICES INDIA
Recruitment Services India for Permanent and Contract Hiring
Recruitment services India from EOR Services India find, screen and shortlist candidates for your open roles, then support the offer and joining. We recruit across technology, sales, finance, operations, HR and support functions, at junior, mid and senior levels. With 18+ years in India and 42,000+ professionals deployed, we hire for companies of every size. Candidates can be employed through our Employer of Record service from the first day.
Recruitment Services We Offer
Most searches fall into one of three types. The right one depends on the role and how long you need the person.
| Service | How it works | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent hiring | We run the search and the candidate joins your company as a full time employee | A lasting role needs filling |
| Contract hiring | Screened candidates join for a fixed period, with employment handled by us | A project or cover role has an end date |
| Leadership and senior hiring | A targeted search for managers and heads of function, with direct approach and discretion | The role is senior and the talent pool is small |
Any hire can be employed through our Employer of Record in India arrangement if you do not have a local entity.
Functions We Recruit For
Technology
Developers, testers, data and cloud professionals. For larger tech teams, see IT staffing.
Sales and Marketing
Business development, account management, digital marketing and content roles.
Finance and Accounting
Accountants, analysts, auditors and finance managers.
Operations and Supply Chain
Operations managers, logistics, procurement and plant roles.
HR and Administration
HR generalists, talent partners, payroll and office administration roles.
Customer Support
Support agents, team leads and customer success roles.
How a Recruitment Search Works
Every search follows the same order. You set the brief and make the final choice, and we do the work in between.
| Step | What happens | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Brief | Role, skills, seniority, location, budget and start date are agreed | Client and us |
| 2. Sourcing | We search our database, post the role and approach matching candidates directly | Us |
| 3. Screening | Skills, experience, communication and salary expectations are checked | Us |
| 4. Shortlist | A short list of suitable profiles is shared with notes on each | Us |
| 5. Interviews | Your managers interview the shortlisted candidates and choose | Client |
| 6. Offer and joining | We support the offer, negotiation and follow up until the candidate joins | Us |
What We Check Before You See a Profile
A shortlist should save your managers time, so every profile is checked before it reaches you.
| Check | What we confirm |
|---|---|
| Skills | The candidate can do the work described in the brief |
| Experience | Past roles, tenure and achievements match the CV |
| Communication | The candidate can explain their work clearly in an interview |
| Salary fit | Current pay and expectations are in line with your budget |
| Notice period | The candidate’s availability and notice period suit your start date |
| Interest | The candidate wants the role and the company |
Recruitment Services vs RPO vs IT Staffing vs Employer of Record
These services overlap, so each one has a clear job. Recruitment services are the one that finds a person for a specific role.
| Service | What it covers | Best when |
|---|---|---|
| Recruitment services | A search for one role that ends at the offer | One or a few roles need filling |
| RPO services | The hiring process run on your behalf, with a team, targets and reporting | Hiring is continuous or high in volume |
| IT staffing | Sourcing and placement of technology talent, with employment handled | A tech team needs engineers on contract, direct hire or a dedicated team |
| Employer of Record | Legal employment, payroll and compliance for people the company has found | The people are chosen and there is no Indian entity |
| Job portals and in house hiring | Your own team posts roles and screens applicants | Roles are simple and your team has time |
Why Companies Choose EOR Services India for Recruitment
EOR Services India has worked in India for 18+ years, with 13 offices and more than 42,000 professionals deployed. That experience covers hiring in different cities, different industries and the statutory rules that apply in each state.
Every shortlist is screened before you see it. Your managers meet candidates who match the brief on skills, pay and availability, so interview time goes to people who can actually be hired.
Recruitment and employment sit with one provider. Once a candidate accepts, contracts, payroll, PF, ESI and TDS filings run through our Employer of Record service, so there is no gap between the offer and the first payroll.
What Recruitment Services in India Cost
Recruitment fees are usually a percentage of the candidate’s first year salary, or a fixed fee per role. The fee depends on the seniority and type of role. We confirm it after the brief, before the search starts.
If the hire will be employed through us, the starting fee for the Employer of Record service is on our pricing page. For typical figures and commonly missed costs, see our EOR and PEO pricing guide for 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions About Recruitment Services in India
What are recruitment services in India?
Recruitment services in India find and screen candidates for a company’s open roles. The provider sources profiles, checks skills and fit, arranges interviews and supports the offer, and the search ends when the candidate accepts.
How does the recruitment process work?
We agree the brief first, then source and screen candidates and share a shortlist. Your managers interview and choose, and we handle the offer, negotiation and joining follow up.
What is the difference between recruitment services and RPO?
Recruitment services run a search for a specific role and end at the offer. RPO runs your hiring process on an ongoing basis, with a dedicated team, targets and monthly reporting. For one or a few roles, recruitment services are usually the better fit.
What is the difference between recruitment and IT staffing?
Recruitment services cover roles across all functions and end at the offer. IT staffing focuses on technology talent and can include contract and dedicated team models, with employment handled by us.
Which industries and roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across technology, sales and marketing, finance, operations, human resources and customer support roles, at junior, mid and senior levels. Specialist roles are scoped in the first call.
How long does a recruitment search take?
The time depends on the seniority of the role, the location, the skills needed and the candidate’s notice period. We agree an expected timeline in the brief and keep you updated during the search.
Can you employ the candidate after they accept the offer?
Yes. Where the company has no Indian entity, the hire can be employed through our Employer of Record service, so contracts, payroll and compliance are in place from the first day. Companies with their own entity can have the hire join it directly.
How much do recruitment services in India cost?
Recruitment fees are usually a percentage of the candidate’s first year salary, or a fixed fee per role. We confirm the fee after the brief, before the search starts.
Related Services for Your Hiring Needs
Employer of Record
Employ hires in India without a local entity.
RPO Services
The hiring process run for continuous hiring.
IT Staffing
Engineers on contract, direct hire or dedicated teams.
Remote Staffing
Remote employees in India for global teams.
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