# Naukri India Jobs Scraper — Keyword + City API (`noahadler/naukri-india-jobs`) Actor

Scrape Naukri.com India job listings by keyword and optional city: title, company, experience, posted date, URL and description. Salary only when Naukri discloses it (Not disclosed stays empty). HTTP jobapi — PPE per job, Residential IN if blocked.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/noahadler/naukri-india-jobs.md
- **Developed by:** [Noah Adler](https://apify.com/noahadler) (community)
- **Categories:** Jobs, Lead generation
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $2.00 / 1,000 jobs

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## Naukri India Jobs Scraper

**Naukri.com** India jobs scraper by **keyword** + optional **location**: title, company, experience, city, posted label, job URL, and description — one clean Dataset row per listing. **Salary** is filled only when Naukri discloses a real figure (rows with “Not disclosed” leave `salary` empty).

Built for **recruiting intel**, **salary benchmarking**, **lead gen (IN)**, and PPE-friendly exports. No browser automation — HTTP + Chrome TLS fingerprint + RSA `nkparam` + Naukri `jobapi/v3/search`.

> Naukri’s public search UI calls `jobapi/v3/search` with a short-lived RSA-encrypted `nkparam` header. This Actor warms a session on the SEO search page, generates a fresh token per request, and paginates until `maxJobs`. **India residential proxy is optional** (often works without proxy).

**Why this Actor:** Keyword + city · Clean schema · No Playwright · Regional SEO (India) · Cheaper than bloated multi-board incumbents · CSV / API / webhooks ready

**Store icon:** set the Actor icon in Apify Console (PNG not shipped in this repo).

***

### Table of contents

1. [What this Actor does](#what-this-actor-does)
2. [What you get](#what-you-get)
3. [Features](#features)
4. [Input](#input)
5. [Output example](#output-example)
6. [Output fields](#output-fields)
7. [Quick start (API)](#quick-start-api)
8. [Use cases](#use-cases)
9. [Limitations](#limitations)
10. [FAQ](#faq)
11. [Keywords](#keywords)

***

### What this Actor does

| Step | Action |
|------|--------|
| 1 | Accept `keyword` + optional `location` / `days` / `maxJobs` |
| 2 | Warm session: GET Naukri SEO search page (cookies) |
| 3 | Generate RSA `nkparam` (`v0|{ts}|121_srp`) |
| 4 | `GET jobapi/v3/search` with keyword, location, pageNo |
| 5 | Parse `jobDetails[]` → Dataset rows |
| 6 | Paginate until `maxJobs` or empty page |

**Input:** keyword, location, max jobs, optional days filter, proxy.\
**Output:** one Dataset row per job (`title`, `companyName`, `salary`, `jobUrl`, …).

***

### What you get

**Job**

- `jobId`, `title`, `companyName`, `salary`, `experience`, `location`

**Timing / links**

- `postedLabel`, `postedAt`, `jobUrl`, `description`

**Meta**

- `keyword`, `scrapedAt`, `error`, `errorMessage`

***

### Features

| Capability | Detail |
|------------|--------|
| **Keyword + location** | e.g. `python developer` in `bangalore` |
| **No browser** | `curl_cffi` impersonate `chrome124` + `browserforge` headers |
| **Live jobapi** | Official Naukri search JSON (`jobDetails`) |
| **RSA nkparam** | Fresh token per request via `cryptography` |
| **Recency filter** | Optional `days` param |
| **Proxy-aware** | Optional Apify proxy (IN RESIDENTIAL recommended if blocked) |

***

### Input

| Field | Required | Description |
|-------|----------|-------------|
| `keyword` | Yes | Search term (e.g. `python developer`) |
| `location` | No | City / slug (e.g. `bangalore`, `mumbai`) |
| `maxJobs` | No | Cap (default 40, max 500) |
| `days` | No | Only jobs posted within N days |
| `proxyConfiguration` | No | Default off; enable RESIDENTIAL if needed |

#### Example

```json
{
  "keyword": "python developer",
  "location": "bangalore",
  "maxJobs": 20,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

#### Example with recency

```json
{
  "keyword": "data analyst",
  "location": "hyderabad",
  "maxJobs": 50,
  "days": 7
}
```

***

### Output example

```json
{
  "jobId": "123456789012",
  "title": "Python Developer",
  "companyName": "Acme Technologies Pvt Ltd",
  "salary": "8-12 Lacs P.A.",
  "experience": "2-5 Yrs",
  "location": "Bengaluru",
  "postedLabel": "2 Days Ago",
  "postedAt": "2026-09-18T10:00:00Z",
  "jobUrl": "https://www.naukri.com/job-listings-python-developer-acme-...",
  "description": "We are hiring a Python developer with Django experience...",
  "keyword": "python developer",
  "scrapedAt": "2026-09-20T22:00:00Z",
  "error": false,
  "errorMessage": null
}
```

***

### Output fields

| Field | Notes |
|-------|--------|
| `jobId`, `title`, `companyName` | Core listing identity |
| `salary` | From placeholders `type=salary` |
| `experience` | `experienceText` |
| `location` | From placeholders `type=location` |
| `postedLabel`, `postedAt` | Footer label + `createdDate` (ISO when parseable) |
| `jobUrl` | Absolute URL from `jdURL` |
| `description` | `jobDescription` when present in search payload |
| `keyword`, `scrapedAt`, `error`, `errorMessage` | Run metadata |

***

### Quick start (API)

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_TOKEN>")
run = client.actor("YOUR_USERNAME/naukri-india-jobs").call(
    run_input={
        "keyword": "python developer",
        "location": "bangalore",
        "maxJobs": 20,
        "proxyConfiguration": {"useApifyProxy": False},
    }
)
for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items():
    print(item.get("title"), item.get("companyName"), item.get("salary"))
```

***

### Use cases

- India hiring pipelines and agency sourcing lists
- Salary / experience market snapshots by city
- Competitor employer monitoring on Naukri
- Feed ATS / CRM with fresh public listings
- Regional SEO niche: India jobs vs global multi-board scrapers

***

### Limitations

- **Public search only:** no apply, no login, no CV download.
- **Description depth:** search `jobDetails` may include a snippet; full JD detail endpoint is out of v0.1.
- **Blocking:** usually works without proxy; if you see 403, enable Apify **RESIDENTIAL** (India preferred).
- **Pagination:** capped by `maxJobs` (500) and internal page safety limit.
- Respect Naukri Terms of Service and applicable laws when scraping.

***

### FAQ

**Do I need a location?**\
No. Omit `location` for a broader India-wide keyword search.

**How do I get only recent jobs?**\
Set `"days": 7` (or another N) — passed through to Naukri’s `days` param.

**403 / empty results?**\
Retry with residential proxy. Warm session + fresh `nkparam` are already handled.

**Does this use Playwright?**\
No. HTTP only (`curl_cffi` + `browserforge` + `cryptography` for RSA).

**Icon missing?**\
Configure the Actor icon in Apify Console when you publish.

***

### Keywords

naukri scraper, naukri jobs api, naukri india jobs export, scrape naukri by keyword location, india job listings dataset, bangalore jobs scraper, naukri salary experience, PPE naukri jobs, india recruitment lead gen, naukri.com jobapi

# Actor input Schema

## `keyword` (type: `string`):

Search term as on Naukri (e.g. python developer, data analyst, java).

## `location` (type: `string`):

Optional city / location slug (e.g. bangalore, mumbai, hyderabad, delhi). Leave empty for all India.

## `maxJobs` (type: `integer`):

Maximum job rows to collect (1–500). Paginated via Naukri jobapi pageNo.

## `days` (type: `integer`):

Optional recency filter: only jobs posted within the last N days (Naukri days param).

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Optional. Naukri often works without proxy; India RESIDENTIAL can help if you hit blocks.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "keyword": "python developer",
  "location": "bangalore",
  "maxJobs": 40,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": false
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `jobs` (type: `string`):

No description

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "keyword": "python developer",
    "location": "bangalore"
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("noahadler/naukri-india-jobs").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "keyword": "python developer",
    "location": "bangalore",
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("noahadler/naukri-india-jobs").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "keyword": "python developer",
  "location": "bangalore"
}' |
apify call noahadler/naukri-india-jobs --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,noahadler/naukri-india-jobs"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/IwqKg4SevcRfirZUf/builds/eNeMkfwhYNgj9B7Du/openapi.json