SEO Jobs in India: SEO Executive, Specialist and Analyst Openings
SEO jobs for freshers and experienced professionals in Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Bangalore and hybrid roles across India.
Every business that wants customers from Google needs SEO, which makes SEO one of the steadiest digital careers in India. This page lists SEO jobs from verified employers on AppsMyth, then current SEO vacancies from across India. Below you will find the main SEO roles, the tools employers expect, and where SEO jobs are concentrated.
SEO jobs from verified employers
Reviewed by the AppsMyth team. Share examples of your SEO work when you apply.
More SEO jobs in India
Current SEO executive and specialist openings across India from Careerjet. Results open on the source site.
SEO roles you can apply for
SEO Executive
Keyword research, on-page optimisation, metadata and reporting. The most common entry-level SEO job.
SEO Specialist / Expert
Owns SEO strategy for several sites: audits, content plans, link building and client reporting.
Technical SEO
Crawling, indexing, site structure, schema markup and Core Web Vitals, working closely with developers.
Local SEO
Google Business Profile, local citations and location pages for businesses serving one city.
Content SEO
Plans and optimises articles and landing pages around search intent.
SEO Manager
Leads an SEO team, sets targets and links SEO results to leads and revenue.
Skills and tools employers expect
- Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4.
- Keyword research and search-intent analysis with tools such as Semrush or Ahrefs.
- WordPress and SEO plugins such as Rank Math or Yoast.
- Technical basics: sitemaps, robots.txt, redirects, canonical tags and structured data.
- Ethical link building, and awareness of Google’s spam policies.
- Growing demand: optimising for AI search and generative answers.
SEO jobs by city
SEO jobs in Chennai
Chennai’s digital agencies and IT firms hire SEO executives for both Indian and international clients.
SEO jobs in Kochi
Kochi, including Infopark, has a growing base of digital marketing agencies hiring SEO talent, often for overseas clients.
SEO jobs in Kolkata
Kolkata has many agencies and outsourcing firms offering SEO executive and freshers’ roles.
Hybrid and remote SEO jobs
SEO work suits hybrid and remote setups; check each listing for the expected office days.
SEO jobs for freshers
- Start your own small website and grow its traffic. Screenshots from Search Console are strong proof.
- Complete free certifications such as Google Analytics, and learn Search Console hands-on.
- Write a sample SEO audit of a local business site to show in interviews.
Frequently asked questions
Can freshers get SEO jobs?
Yes. SEO executive and trainee roles are common entry points, and a personal website with real results counts as experience.
Which cities have SEO jobs in India?
Chennai, Kochi, Kolkata, Bangalore, Delhi NCR and Gandhinagar all have SEO openings, and many roles are hybrid.
What should I include in an SEO job application?
Your resume plus examples: audits you have done, ranking or traffic improvements, and the tools you use.
Is SEO a good career in India?
SEO skills are used by agencies, e-commerce, SaaS and almost every business with a website, and they combine well with content and digital marketing.
Hiring an SEO executive or specialist?
Post your SEO opening for free on AppsMyth Jobs.