Top in Demand Allied Health Jobs

Job Role

Why is it in Demand + Job Outlook

Tech Impact

Entry-Level Average Annual Salary (INR)

Diagnostic Medical Sonographers / Ultrasound Technicians

Rising need for non-invasive imaging; growth in prenatal, cardiac, and musculoskeletal scans. The Indian diagnostics industry is expanding rapidly.

Portable ultrasound devices, AI-assisted interpretation

3.2 - 6.5 Lacs

Radiographers / Medical Imaging Technologists

An increasing number of hospitals and diagnostic centers, and a growing need for early diagnosis. Additionally, India is facing a huge shortage in this sector.

AI image analysis, hybrid imaging (PET/CT, PET/MRI) to make faster scans

2.5 - 4 Lacs

Respiratory Therapists

Increase in chronic respiratory diseases (asthma, COPD), post-COVID lung care

Remote patient monitoring and tele-respiratory care are improving the reach of these services

2.5 - 3.6 Lacs

Physiotherapists

Growing elderly population, post-surgical rehab, sports medicine boom. Plus, there is a shortage of physiotherapists.

Robotics, tele-rehabilitation, VR for motor skill retraining

2.5 - 3.5 Lacs

Occupational Therapists

Growing demand due to the increasing need for rehabilitation services after strokes, injuries, and for developmental disorders

Assistive technology, adaptive equipment innovations

1.8 - 3.0 Lacs

Medical Laboratory Technologists

Strong growth due to rising demand in diagnostic testing for chronic and infectious diseases

Automated lab systems, point-of-care diagnostics

4.0 - 5.5 Lacs

Genetic Counselors

Rise in genetic testing for personalized medicine, cancer risk, and prenatal care

Use of genomic data is growing, and AI is playing a role in data interpretation

3.5 - 5.0 Lacs

Speech-Language Pathologists

Increased awareness of communication disorders in children, post-stroke recovery needs

Digital therapy apps, AI speech recognition tools

2.7 - 7.0 Lacs

Dietitians & Nutritionists

Preventive healthcare focus, rise in lifestyle diseases

Nutrition tracking apps, personalized diet plans using AI and bio-mechanics

2.2 - 5.0 Lacs

Paramedics / Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs)

Expanding emergency care services, disaster response needs

Advanced life support tech, telemedicine in ambulances

2.3 - 3.2 Lacs

Dialysis Technicians

Rising prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD) - driven by factors like increasing rates of diabetes and hypertension

The demand for trained dialysis technologists is increasing rapidly. Currently, there is a shortage in India

1.5 - 3.6 Lacs

Career

Eligibility (Class 12)

Key Entrance Exams

UG Duration

Top Recruiters (India)

Radiographer / Medical Imaging Technologist

PCB, 50–60%

AIIMS Paramedical, NEET-UG (few), JIPMER, State CETs

3–4 yrs

AIIMS, Apollo, Fortis, Dr. Lal PathLabs

Physiotherapist (BPT)

PCB, 50–60%

NEET-UG (some), IPU CET, State CETs

4.5 yrs

Sports Authority of India, Manipal Hospitals, NGOs

Occupational Therapist

PCB, 50%

NEET-UG (some), State CETs

4–4.5 yrs

Rehabilitation centres, Max Healthcare, Indian Army Hospitals

Respiratory Therapist

PCB, 50%

AIIMS Paramedical, State CETs

3–4 yrs

Apollo, Medanta, Narayana Health

Medical Laboratory Technologist (BMLS/BMLT)

PCB, 50%

AIIMS Paramedical, JIPMER, State CETs

3 yrs

SRL Diagnostics, Metropolis, Dr. Lal PathLabs

Diagnostic Medical Sonographer / Ultrasound Technician

PCB, 50%

AIIMS Paramedical, State CETs

2–4 yrs

Hospitals, private diagnostic centres

Genetic Counselor

PCB, 60%

Bachelor in Genetics/Biotech (via NEET-UG, CUET, State CET) followed by PG in Genetic Counseling

3+2 yrs

MedGenome, Strand Life Sciences, research labs

Speech-Language Pathologist

PCB, 50%

AIISH Entrance, NEET-UG (some), State CETs

3–4 yrs

Schools, AIISH, hospitals, rehab centres

Dietitian / Nutritionist

PCB or PCMB, 50%

CUET, State CETs, Direct Admission

3–4 yrs

Hospitals, fitness chains, wellness startups

Paramedic / Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)

PCB, 50%

AIIMS Paramedical, State CETs

2–3 yrs

108 Ambulance Services, hospitals, disaster relief orgs