India’s green-hydrogen sector is expected to create new opportunities across engineering, manufacturing, renewable energy, transportation and sustainability.

In March 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy invited proposals for skilling, upskilling and reskilling under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The initiative reflects the growing need for trained professionals who can support hydrogen production, storage, transport and industrial use.

The Mission aims to make India a global hub for the production, use and export of green hydrogen and its derivatives. It also includes support for electrolyser manufacturing, hydrogen production, pilot projects, infrastructure, research and skill development.

Production Engineers

Production engineers will operate and maintain green-hydrogen plants. They will need knowledge of electrolysers, water treatment, process controls, renewable power and plant efficiency.

Electrochemistry Specialists

Electrochemistry professionals will be important for improving electrolyser performance, reducing production costs and developing more efficient hydrogen technologies.

Safety Engineers

Hydrogen is highly flammable and requires strict safety systems. Safety engineers will handle risk assessments, leak detection, emergency planning, fire protection and regulatory compliance.

Transportation and Storage Specialists

India will need professionals who understand hydrogen pipelines, tankers, compression systems and storage facilities. The Mission plans to support supply chains for transporting and distributing hydrogen for domestic consumption and exports.

Renewable-Power Procurement

Green hydrogen must be produced using renewable electricity. Companies will require energy-procurement managers who can source solar and wind power, manage contracts and plan round-the-clock renewable supply.

Certification and Carbon Accounting

Professionals will also be needed to verify whether hydrogen qualifies as green, measure emissions and maintain sustainability records. MNRE has introduced a certification framework for green hydrogen produced from renewable-energy sources.

For Job Seekers

Required skills: Chemical engineering, electrochemistry, process engineering, hydrogen safety, renewable-energy procurement, carbon accounting and project management.

Expected roles: Hydrogen production engineer, electrolyser engineer, safety officer, storage specialist, transport engineer, sustainability analyst and certification professional.

Likely locations: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and major industrial or port regions.

For Employers

Green-hydrogen companies will need engineers, safety professionals, plant operators, project managers and sustainability specialists.

Major hiring challenges may include limited practical hydrogen experience, evolving safety standards and competition for specialised technical talent.

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