Timesjobs Scraper

Extract job listings from Timesjobs.com efficiently and reliably

A high-performance job scraper designed for recruiters, job seekers, and data analysts

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📋 Overview

The Timesjobs Scraper is a powerful automation tool that extracts job listings from Timesjobs.com, one of India's leading job portals. This scraper enables you to collect comprehensive job data including titles, company names, locations, required skills, experience requirements, salary ranges, and full job descriptions.

Why Use This Scraper?

• Fast & Efficient: Quickly extract hundreds of job listings in minutes
• Comprehensive Data: Get detailed information including skills, experience, salary, and full descriptions
• Flexible Filtering: Search by keyword, location, and experience level
• Reliable Extraction: Built with robust parsing logic to handle various page structures
• Structured Output: Receive data in clean, structured JSON format ready for analysis

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🚀 Features

✨ Advanced Filtering	Filter jobs by keyword, location, and experience range
📊 Detailed Information	Extract job titles, companies, skills, salary, descriptions, and more
🔄 Pagination Support	Automatically navigate through multiple pages of search results
💾 Structured Data	Export data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other formats
⚡ High Performance	Optimized for speed with concurrent request handling
🛡️ Proxy Support	Built-in proxy rotation to ensure reliable scraping

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💡 Use Cases

For Recruiters & HR Professionals

• Build comprehensive talent databases
• Monitor competitor job postings
• Analyze market salary trends
• Track skill demand across industries

For Job Seekers

• Aggregate job listings matching your criteria
• Monitor new opportunities in your field
• Compare job requirements across companies
• Track salary ranges for specific roles

For Data Analysts & Researchers

• Conduct labor market research
• Analyze hiring trends and patterns
• Study skill requirements across industries
• Generate employment market reports

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📥 Input Configuration

Configure the scraper using these parameters:

Parameter	Type	Description	Example
keyword	String	Job title or skills to search for	"software developer"
location	String	City or region to filter jobs	"Bengaluru"
experience	String	Experience range in years (format: "min-max")	"0-5"
results_wanted	Integer	Maximum number of jobs to extract	100
max_pages	Integer	Maximum pages to scrape (safety limit)	10
collectDetails	Boolean	Visit job detail pages for full descriptions	true
startUrl	String	Custom Timesjobs search URL (optional)	"https://www.timesjobs.com/..."
proxyConfiguration	Object	Proxy settings for reliable scraping	See Apify Proxy docs

Example Input

{
  "keyword": "python developer",
  "location": "Bengaluru",
  "experience": "2-5",
  "results_wanted": 100,
  "max_pages": 10,
  "collectDetails": true,
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}

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📤 Output Format

The scraper returns structured data for each job listing:

Field	Type	Description
title	String	Job title or position name
company	String	Hiring company or organization name
experience	String	Required years of experience
location	String	Job location (city/cities)
skills	Array	List of required skills and technologies
salary	String	Salary range or compensation details
job_type	String	Employment type (Full-time, Contract, etc.)
date_posted	String	When the job was posted
description_html	String	Full job description (HTML format)
description_text	String	Full job description (plain text)
url	String	Direct link to the job listing

Example Output

{
  "title": "Senior Python Developer",
  "company": "Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd",
  "experience": "3 - 5 Yrs",
  "location": "Bengaluru, Pune, Mumbai",
  "skills": ["Python", "Django", "REST API", "PostgreSQL", "AWS"],
  "salary": "8 - 12 Lakhs",
  "job_type": "Full Time",
  "date_posted": "Posted 2 days ago",
  "description_html": "<p>We are looking for...</p>",
  "description_text": "We are looking for an experienced Python developer...",
  "url": "https://www.timesjobs.com/job-detail/..."
}

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🎯 How to Use

Option 1: Using the Apify Platform

1. Navigate to the Timesjobs Scraper on Apify
2. Configure your search parameters in the input form
3. Click "Start" to begin scraping
4. Download your data in JSON, CSV, Excel, or other formats

Option 2: Using Apify API

import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: 'YOUR_API_TOKEN',
});

const input = {
    keyword: "software developer",
    location: "Bengaluru",
    experience: "2-5",
    results_wanted: 100,
    collectDetails: true
};

const run = await client.actor("YOUR_ACTOR_ID").call(input);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();

console.log(items);

Option 3: Using Apify CLI

apify call YOUR_ACTOR_ID --input '{
  "keyword": "data scientist",
  "location": "Mumbai",
  "results_wanted": 50
}'

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⚙️ Configuration Tips

Optimizing Performance

• results_wanted: Set a reasonable limit (50-200) for faster runs
• max_pages: Use this as a safety limit to prevent excessive scraping
• collectDetails: Disable if you only need basic job information
• proxyConfiguration: Always use proxies for reliable, uninterrupted scraping

Best Practices

• Start with a small number of results to test your configuration
• Use specific keywords for more relevant results
• Combine keyword and location filters for targeted searches
• Enable collectDetails only when you need full job descriptions
• Use Apify Proxy to avoid rate limiting and IP blocks

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📊 Data Export Options

Export your scraped data in multiple formats:

• JSON - Perfect for programmatic processing
• CSV - Ideal for Excel and data analysis tools
• Excel - Ready for immediate analysis and reporting
• HTML Table - Quick viewing in web browsers
• RSS Feed - For automated monitoring

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🔧 Technical Details

Architecture

The scraper is built using modern web scraping best practices:

• API-first: Queries the official TimesJobs JSON search endpoint for speed and reliability, with detail enrichment via the public job detail API.
• HTML fallback: If the API is blocked, it falls back to HTML parsing of provided URLs to salvage results.
• Efficient HTML Parsing: Extracts data directly from HTML structure
• Pagination Handling: Automatically navigates through result pages
• Error Recovery: Built-in retry logic for failed requests
• Data Validation: Ensures output data quality and consistency
• Proxy Rotation: Supports proxy configuration for reliable scraping

Performance

• Speed: Scrapes 50-100 jobs per minute (depending on configuration)
• Concurrency: Handles multiple requests simultaneously
• Memory: Optimized for efficient memory usage
• Reliability: Built-in error handling and retry mechanisms

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs can I scrape?

You can scrape as many jobs as needed. However, we recommend setting reasonable limits (100-500 jobs per run) for optimal performance.

Does this scraper require proxies?

While not mandatory, using proxies (especially Apify Proxy) is highly recommended for reliable, uninterrupted scraping.

How fresh is the data?

The scraper fetches real-time data directly from Timesjobs.com, ensuring you get the most current job listings.

Can I schedule regular scraping?

Yes! Use Apify's scheduling feature to run the scraper daily, weekly, or at custom intervals.

What if the scraper stops working?

The scraper is regularly maintained and updated. If you encounter issues, please report them through Apify support.

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📞 Support & Feedback

Need help or have suggestions?

• Issues: Report bugs or request features
• Questions: Contact through Apify platform
• Updates: The scraper is regularly maintained to ensure compatibility

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🔒 Legal & Ethics

This scraper is provided for legitimate use cases such as:

• Job market research
• Recruitment and talent acquisition
• Academic research
• Personal job hunting

Important: Always comply with:

• Timesjobs.com Terms of Service
• Applicable data protection laws (GDPR, etc.)
• Ethical web scraping practices
• Rate limiting and respectful scraping

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🌟 Why Choose This Scraper?

✅ Reliable	Tested and maintained regularly
✅ Fast	Optimized for high-performance extraction
✅ Easy to Use	Simple configuration, no coding required
✅ Comprehensive	Extracts all relevant job information
✅ Flexible	Customizable for various use cases

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🚦 Getting Started

Ready to start scraping Timesjobs?

1. Try it now on the Apify platform
2. Configure your search criteria
3. Start extracting job data in minutes

Start scraping Timesjobs today and unlock valuable job market insights!

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