New Delhi. By the year 2024, many job profiles were either at the experimental stage or were seen as responsibilities attached to other jobs. But in 2025 the picture has completely changed. Artificial intelligence, climate crisis, stricter rules and changes in working-learning methods have created new jobs whose starting salary is Rs 1 lakh per month or more. The special thing is that these career options have emerged very rapidly and their demand has increased in urban India as well as in global companies.
Growing need for AI ethics and governance specialists
Until the beginning of 2024, issues like bias, copyright and misuse of data in AI were limited to academic discussions. But as governments and companies started strictly enforcing AI rules, the demand for AI Ethics and Governance Specialists increased rapidly. These professionals, along with the tech, legal and product teams, ensure that the AI system operates within the framework of the law. In India, the salary of this role has reached Rs 1.5 to 3 lakh per month.
Climate risk analysts: financial roles now
Climate change is no longer just an environmental concern, but a direct financial risk. The severe heat, floods and supply chain disruptions in 2024 forced companies to think. Climate Risk Analysts now assess how weather-related events will impact the real estate, infrastructure and insurance sectors. In 2025, this role has become an essential part of the corporate risk team and the monthly salary is Rs 1 to 1.5 lakh.
AI product manager becomes an important link
There were product managers earlier also, but AI Product Manager has emerged as a new and different role. The need for this role was felt after becoming fully involved in the business of Generative AI. These professionals act as a bridge between engineers, data scientists and business leaders. They decide how AI models will be implemented and how they will be monitored. In 2025, the salary of this role will reach Rs 1.5 to 2.5 lakh per month.
AI based learning experience designer
As the education model based on recorded videos weakened, the search for new methods of learning began in 2024. Learning Experience Designers now create personalized and interactive learning with the help of AI. It combines technology with behavioral science and instructional design. The demand for this role has increased in the university and corporate training sector and the salary ranges from Rs 1 to 1.6 lakh per month.
New era of enterprise prompt engineer
Earlier, writing prompts was considered an informal skill, but in 2025 it has become a full-fledged job. Enterprise Prompt Engineers create prompt libraries for large organizations and ensure the accuracy of AI output. Companies understood that bad prompts could lead to costly losses. In this role, the monthly salary is Rs 1 to 1.8 lakh.
Increasing demand for vernacular UX designer
A large number of new internet users in India think and understand in local languages rather than English. This need gave birth to Vernacular UX Designer. These designers create digital products with Indian languages and cultural understanding. The demand for this role has increased especially in the fintech sector and the salary ranges from Rs 1 to 1.4 lakh per month.
The rise of the cyber security threat intelligence analyst
With the increase in AI based cyber attacks, the role of Cybersecurity Threat Intelligence Analyst has become very important. These experts keep an eye on new threats, ransomware and global cyber risks. This role is no longer limited to just IT, but has also become linked to finance and national security. This career option is emerging rapidly in 2025 and its demand is expected to increase further in the coming time.
