Flipkart plans to generate more than 2.5 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities during the 2026 festive season, including roles in gig work, the company said on September 15.
The seasonal opportunities are expected to be spread across more than 7,000 Ekart facilities nationwide, covering fulfilment centres, sortation hubs and last-mile delivery operations. Around 75,000 positions are expected to be taken up by people entering the workforce for the first time, according to the company.
Last-mile delivery is expected to account for the largest portion of the seasonal workforce, with around 1.4 lakh opportunities. Flipkart also plans to add more than 900 temporary delivery hubs to strengthen its network ahead of the festive shopping period.
The company said demand is expanding beyond major cities, particularly in Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets. The expansion of its quick-commerce service, Flipkart Minutes, is also contributing to increased requirements across the supply chain.
Flipkart said the seasonal hiring is expected to support greater participation of women and persons with disabilities in supply-chain roles. Women currently account for more than 20 per cent of the company’s supply-chain workforce, while participation of persons with disabilities has expanded across warehouse and delivery positions, according to the company.
Rajneesh Kumar, chief corporate affairs officer, Flipkart Group, said the company’s focus was on creating employment and entrepreneurship opportunities as digital commerce expands across India. He also highlighted its work with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, NCVET and ITI Kalyani through SCOA.
Hemant Badri, senior vice president of supply chain, customer experience and re-commerce at Flipkart Group, said the company was expanding its fulfilment and last-mile network to handle higher festive-season demand.
The planned addition of more than 900 delivery hubs and around 1.4 lakh last-mile opportunities comes as Flipkart expands its network and sees increasing demand from Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, the company said.
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