CommerceHuman Resources

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialists design and run hiring processes — sourcing candidates, conducting interviews, and improving candidate experience for Indian companies and startups. This role sits within HR/People teams and can progress into senior HR leadership or specialised recruitment consulting.

Salary range

₹4–30 LPA

Job growth

high

Work type

Hybrid

Paths to entry

3 routes

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects (English, Psychology if available) that build communication and understanding of behaviour
Attend career talks or webinars about HR and recruitment
Start building a CV with school projects and any volunteering experience

Actions for your grade

Choose subjects (English, Psychology if available) that build communication and understanding of behaviour
Attend career talks or webinars about HR and recruitment
Start building a CV with school projects and any volunteering experience

Your complete path from Grade 10 to Talent Acquisition Specialist

Every step you need — from now to your first job.

UG Commerce / BBA route

Commerce

Start with internships or college placements focused on recruitment, campus hiring or HR internships.

Now
Commerce Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
BBA / B.Com (3 years)
Colleges
Christ University Bangalore · St Xaviers College Mumbai · University of Delhi
Career
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Psychology / Arts route

Arts

Psychology gives an advantage in assessment and candidate experience roles; supplement with HR internships.

Now
Arts Stream
Exams
CUET UG
Degree
BA Psychology (3 years) — followed by PG diploma or MA in Organisational Psychology / HR
Colleges
University of Delhi · Ambedkar University Delhi · Cheshire College
Career
Talent Acquisition Specialist

MBA (HR) — advanced route

Any Stream

An MBA in HR fast-tracks senior roles and strategic TA positions; work experience before MBA is valuable.

Now
Any Stream Stream
Exams
CAT
Degree
MBA / PGDM (HR) (2 years)
Colleges
IIM Ahmedabad · IIM Bangalore · Nmims Mumbai
Career
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Entrance exams

Exam	Eligibility	Difficulty	Window
CUET UG NTA	Class 12 (any stream)	Medium	May-Jun
CAT IIMs	Bachelor's degree 50%+	Very Hard	Nov

Where to Study

Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.

Christ University Bangalore

St Xaviers College Mumbai

University of Delhi

Ambedkar University Delhi

Cheshire College

IIM Ahmedabad

IIM Bangalore

Nmims Mumbai

Recommendations only — verify eligibility, seat availability, and admission rules from official portals before applying.