Jobs in Kochi: Infopark, IT Roles and How to Search (2026)

Last updated: 21 September 2026 · By the Asuraa Team

What kinds of jobs are there in Kochi?

Jobs in Kochi are concentrated in IT and ITES, anchored by the Infopark and SmartCity campuses, alongside a wider base of shipbuilding, ports, food processing, chemicals, tourism, healthcare and banking. That mix comes from a Wikipedia summary of Kochi's economy, which describes the city as one of the leading Tier-II destinations for IT and ITES companies in India.

The same page names employers with an IT presence in the city, including TCS, Wipro, IBM, Accenture, IQVIA, Cognizant, EY and KPMG. It also cites high-speed undersea-cable connectivity as a reason IT firms find Kochi cost-competitive against larger metros.

How big is Infopark, really?

Large by its own reporting, though the figures come through a secondary source. The Wikipedia page cites Infopark data showing 582 companies and over 72,000 employees by 2023-24, with IT exports above Rs 11,400 crore, a 24.28% rise on the year before.

Treat these as Infopark's own reported numbers, not an independently audited count, since we read them through an encyclopaedia summary rather than Infopark's own annual report. A large company count also does not mean every firm is hiring right now, so check live listings before you assume an opening exists.

Is hiring in Kochi growing in 2026?

On the one dated figure we could open, yes, but more slowly than the national market. Naukri JobSpeak for February 2026 recorded Kochi hiring growth of 9% year on year, against a 12% figure for India's white-collar market overall that month.

The same report's city annexure put Jaipur at 8%, Coimbatore at 5% and Indore at 11% for the same month, so Kochi sat roughly in the middle of these emerging hubs. A single month's growth rate says nothing about how many vacancies exist for your specific role.

Which sectors and role families should you search?

Match each cluster to the role families it typically needs, then search portals for those exact titles. The "what the source says" column is drawn from the sources above; the search tips are our own guide.

Cluster	What the source says	Role families to search	How to check current openings
IT and ITES	582 companies, 72,000+ employees at Infopark (2023-24)	Software, QA, support, ITES operations	Infopark's own listings, plus portals filtered to Kochi
Shipbuilding and ports	Named as an economic sector	Marine, mechanical, logistics, operations	Cochin Shipyard and port authority careers pages
Tourism and hospitality	Named as an economic sector	Guest services, operations, sales	Hotel and tour-operator careers pages
Healthcare	Named as an economic sector	Clinical, administrative, allied health	Hospital group careers pages

If you are new to how outsourced IT work fits into a services company, our guide on IT jobs in India sets out the difference between services, product and support roles.

Does it matter whether a job is at Infopark or SmartCity?

Yes, because the two campuses sit in different parts of Kochi and the commute differs. Infopark is in Kakkanad, while SmartCity Kochi is at Kalamassery, and the Wikipedia summary lists both alongside Muthoot Technopolis as separate technology parks.

Before you accept an offer, find the exact campus and building named in the job description, not just "Kochi" or "Infopark". Map the route from where you would live, and check it at a realistic commute hour rather than assuming a metro map alone tells the full story.

How do you search for jobs in Kochi, step by step?

Search by role and campus, not by city name alone. Follow these steps.

Pick one role family from the table above.
Search portals with the role plus "Kochi", "Infopark" and "Kakkanad" separately, since listings use different labels.
Read ten listings and note the repeated skills, tools and experience levels asked for.
Confirm the exact campus and check the commute at peak time before you shortlist.
Check company careers pages directly, since not every opening is reposted on every portal.
Apply and track using the jobs page on asuraa.in alongside portals and company sites.

How do you research pay and living costs for Kochi?

Build your own current estimate rather than relying on a fixed figure. We do not quote a Kochi salary or rent here, because we did not open a dated, reliable source for either.

Collect several current listings and any real offers for your exact role, level and campus, and note the date of each one. Then price actual rooms and the daily commute from areas near Infopark or SmartCity before you compare offers. Our guide on how to get your first IT job in India covers how first-time candidates typically approach this search.

How do you verify a Kochi employer before applying?

Check the company, the recruiter and the campus address before you share any documents. Look for a working company website with a careers page, and confirm the recruiter's email uses that same domain.

Search for the company's name together with the campus it claims to be at, since a fake listing can borrow a well-known building's name. Asuraa does not verify employers or listings, and a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

How does Kochi compare with other cities for a first job?

Use the same factors for every city you consider: role availability, living costs, commute, network and remote options. Our guide on how to choose a city for your first job gives a comparison sheet you can fill in with your own research.

Kochi's 9% hiring growth in February 2026 is one data point, not a verdict on the city. A slower-growing city can still have more current openings for your specific role than a faster-growing one.

What does this look like in practice?

Here is an illustration, not a real case. A fresher with a software testing background shortlists two Kochi offers, one at Infopark and one at SmartCity.

She reads ten listings for each employer type and finds the Infopark role asks for automation-testing tools while the SmartCity role asks for manual testing on a specific product. She maps both commutes from a shared flat she is considering, and picks the offer where the skills match her coursework and the commute fits her budget.

What do most guides on jobs in Kochi get wrong?

Most guides repeat a company count and call it proof of hiring. These are the usual gaps.

They treat "IT park" as one employer. Infopark and SmartCity host hundreds of separate companies with different hiring needs.
They quote figures with no date or source. A company or employee count needs a year attached before it means anything.
They ignore the split between campuses. Kakkanad and Kalamassery are not the same commute.
They forget Kochi's non-IT sectors. Shipbuilding, ports, tourism and healthcare all hire, and are easy to overlook next to IT headlines.

FAQ

What is Infopark Kochi?

Infopark is a government-promoted IT and ITES campus in Kakkanad, Kochi. A Wikipedia summary of its own reported data says it had 582 companies and over 72,000 employees by 2023-24, with IT exports above Rs 11,400 crore that year.

Is Kochi good for IT jobs?

Kochi has a large reported IT and ITES base at Infopark and SmartCity, and Naukri JobSpeak recorded 9% hiring growth for the city in February 2026. Whether it suits you depends on your role, so check live listings and company careers pages before deciding.

What other industries hire in Kochi besides IT?

A Wikipedia summary of Kochi's economy names real estate, manufacturing, shipbuilding, ports, food processing, chemicals, tourism, healthcare and banking alongside IT. Search for role titles specific to these sectors, such as marine, logistics or clinical roles, rather than assuming IT dominates every listing.

Are Infopark and SmartCity the same place?

No. Infopark is in Kakkanad and SmartCity Kochi is in Kalamassery, and they are separate campuses with separate tenant companies. Check the exact campus named in any job listing before you plan your commute or accept an offer.

How do I check current job openings in Kochi?

Search portals with your role plus "Kochi", "Infopark" or the specific campus name, then confirm each listing on the employer's own careers page. Note posting dates and repeat the search weekly, since listings change quickly. Count distinct employers rather than the number of postings.

How do I avoid fake job offers in Kochi?

Confirm the company's website and careers page, and check that the recruiter's email uses the company's own domain. Search for the company name together with its stated campus before applying. Never pay money or share identity documents to secure a job offer.

Final thoughts

Jobs in Kochi come from a substantial IT and ITES base plus sectors such as shipbuilding, ports and tourism, and the right fit depends on your role, campus and commute. Use dated sources, read real listings and verify every employer yourself.

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