You can book a TOI recruitment ad in Times Ascent through Riyo Advertising quickly and easily. Select the Wednesday edition, choose your target city, and submit your job description text. Classified recruitment ads start from INR 80 per line. Display recruitment ads in Times Ascent start from INR 700 per sq cm. Times Ascent is the most widely read English recruitment supplement in India, published every Wednesday across all major cities.
What is Times Ascent in Times of India?
Times Ascent is the dedicated career and recruitment supplement of the Times of India, published every Wednesday. It features job vacancies, career advice, industry trends, and company hiring announcements across all sectors. Times Ascent reaches more than 5 million job seekers and HR managers every week.
| Feature |
Detail |
| Publication day |
Every Wednesday |
| Language |
English |
| Editions |
All major TOI cities |
| Ad formats |
Classified text, classified display, display |
| Reader profile |
Job seekers, HR professionals, CXOs |
| Sector coverage |
IT, banking, healthcare, manufacturing, government, startups |
What are TOI Recruitment Ad Rates in Times Ascent 2026?
| Format |
Rate |
Best For |
| Classified Text |
INR 80 – 160 per line |
Small companies, single vacancy |
| Classified Display |
INR 700 – 1,400 per sq cm |
Multiple vacancies with logo |
| Quarter Page Display |
INR 60,000 – 1,20,000 |
Mid-size hiring campaigns |
| Half Page Display |
INR 1,20,000 – 2,40,000 |
Large-scale recruitment drives |
| Full Page Display |
INR 2,40,000 – 5,00,000 |
Major employer branding campaigns |
Rates vary by city edition. Contact Riyo Advertising for confirmed 2026 rate cards.
Which sectors advertise most in Times Ascent?
IT and technology firms place the most ad space in Times Ascent, followed by banking and financial services. Other top sectors include healthcare, manufacturing, and government PSUs. Times Ascent is most effective for hiring mid-level to senior professionals across these fields.
| Sector |
Ad Volume |
Best Position |
| IT / Technology |
Highest |
Front page strip or display |
| Banking / Finance |
High |
Display |
| Healthcare / Pharma |
High |
Classified display |
| Manufacturing |
Medium |
Classified text or display |
| Government / PSU |
Medium |
Classified text |
| Education |
Medium |
Classified display |
| Startups |
Growing |
Classified text |
What content should a TOI Recruitment Classified Ad include?
A TOI Times Ascent classified recruitment ad must include the job title, company name, required qualification, years of experience, job location, and a brief list of key responsibilities. Provide a valid contact email or application link. Including a phone number is optional but can increase direct responses.
Recruitment Ad Template — Classified Text:
[Job Title] — [Company Name] Qualification: [Degree/Certification required] Experience: [X to Y years] Location: [City] Responsibilities: [2–3 key points] Apply: [email@company.com] / [careers URL]
Which TOI edition is best for Recruitment Ads?
The Mumbai and Delhi editions deliver the fastest results due to their large professional readership. For IT hiring, the Bangalore edition offers the best reach. For banking and financial services, Mumbai is the top choice. For government and PSU recruitment notices, the Delhi and Lucknow editions are most effective.
| Hiring Need |
Best TOI Edition |
| IT / Tech talent |
Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune |
| Banking / Finance |
Mumbai, Delhi |
| Manufacturing |
Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad |
| Government / PSU |
Delhi, Lucknow, Chandigarh |
| Healthcare |
Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore |
| Pan-India hiring |
All India package |
What is the deadline to book a Wednesday Times Ascent Ad?
The booking deadline for a Wednesday Times Ascent ad is Monday at 5 PM for most cities. Riyo Advertising advises booking by Monday at noon to secure your Wednesday slot and give the team sufficient time to review your ad layout.
| Submission |
Publication |
| By Monday 5 PM |
Wednesday (same week) |
| Tuesday or later |
Following Wednesday |
| Display ads with artwork |
Submit by Friday prior |