Apna.co Jobs Scraper: Extract Indian Job Listings at Scale

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What Is Apna.co?

Apna.co is India's leading peer-to-peer job discovery platform, connecting job seekers with employers across technology, finance, operations, and other sectors. The platform hosts thousands of active listings daily, ranging from entry-level to senior positions, with particular strength in tech roles across major Indian metros like Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. Extracting job data manually is tedious and error-prone — the Apna.co Jobs Scraper automates this process, delivering clean, structured records from job search pages in seconds.

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Overview

The Apna.co Jobs Scraper collects job postings from Apna.co search result pages, transforming raw listings into machine-readable data with 50+ fields per record. It is built for:

• Recruiters monitoring job market dynamics and competitor hiring
• HR analysts benchmarking salaries and role availability by location and experience
• Job aggregators building comprehensive Indian job boards
• Market researchers studying employment trends in India's tech and services sectors
• Career platforms integrating Apna listings into third-party tools

The scraper handles pagination seamlessly, respects failure conditions gracefully, and scales from single pages to large-scale bulk extractions.

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Input Format

The scraper accepts a JSON configuration specifying target URLs and scraping parameters:

{
  "urls": [
    "https://apna.co/jobs/software-engineer-jobs-in-bengaluru_bangalore?page=2"
  ],
  "ignore_url_failures": true,
  "max_items_per_url": 200
}

Parameter	Type	Description
urls	array	Job search result pages from Apna.co (e.g., filtered by role, location, or experience). Supports pagination (?page=2, ?page=3, etc.).
ignore_url_failures	boolean	If true, skips URLs that fail to load instead of stopping the entire run. Recommended for bulk extractions.
max_items_per_url	integer	Maximum job listings extracted per URL (e.g., 20, 100, 200). Higher values = more data but longer runtime.

Tip: Start with a single page URL to test, then expand to multiple pages. Pagination links can be generated programmatically (e.g., ?page=1, ?page=2, ..., ?page=50).

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Output Format

Sample output

{
  "id": 1801130022,
  "description": "<p>Principal Engineer - Third Rail</p><h4>Company Description</h4><p><strong>Work with Us. Change the World.</strong></p><p>At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.</p><p>There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.</p><p>We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.</p><h4>Job Description</h4><ul><li>Lead and manage the technical and commercial delivery of Rail Electric Track Equipment- ETE (Third Rail) projects, with a primary focus on rail Switch &amp; Crossing (S&amp;C) Renewal Works.</li><li>Design of Positive Feeders and Negative Returns, including traction substation cabling, conductor rail layouts, negative bonding, hook switches, track isolating switches, Cable Routes and Cable Management Sleeper (CMS) systems in line with client specifications.</li><li>Prepare key elements of design deliverables including technical reports, electrical calculations and CAD drawings in industry standard software. Act as Lead Engineer or Contractor’s Responsible Engineer (CRE), checker ensuring compliance with client requirements, industry standards and safety regulations. Provide technical and commercial oversight, including design planning, risk management and quality assurance</li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated and constructible design solutions. Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health &amp; Safety legislation. Familiarity with the full project lifecycle – from feasibility and concept design through to detailed design and construction support</li><li>Ensure designs comply with all relevant regulations, including CDM and Health &amp; Safety legislation. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a wider delivery team</li><li>Experienced in the use of international, UK Network Rail, and Railway Group Standards as well as the relevant British Standards and Eurocodes.</li></ul><h4>Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Master of Engineering degree (or equivalent education) in an appropriate engineering discipline from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Chartered Engineer (or actively working towards chartership) with a recognised institution (e.g. IET) or Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent in the relevant field from any global organization</li><li>5 - 10+ years of experience in railway Electrification &amp; Power design and delivery</li><li>Experience in leading projects as a checker, CRE or Lead Engineer</li><li>Deep knowledge of Rail ETE Third rail design, power system analysis, protection setting calculations</li><li>Strong understanding of CDM Regulations, design safety principles and risk assessment</li><li>Proficient in use of MicroStation, AutoCAD</li><li>Strong technical writing, Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder engagement skills</li><li>A collaborative and proactive mindset with the ability to lead, mentor and influence others</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4><p><strong>At AECOM, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity</strong></p><p><em>Our Freedom to Grow hybrid working philosophy is the cornerstone of our success as a business – supporting a culture of flexibility, trust and performance at AECOM.</em></p><p><strong>About AECOM</strong> </p><p>AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&amp;D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. </p><p>AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com. </p><p><strong>What makes AECOM a great place to work</strong> </p><p>You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community - where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. </p><p>As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. </p><h4>Experience Level</h4>Senior Level",
  "deep_link": null,
  "gender": null,
  "expiry": null,
  "department": null,
  "title": "Senior Engineer",
  "organization": {
    "name": "Aecom India Pvt Ltd",
    "id": 731777,
    "external_id": "630872b690f9f2bff21d6397",
    "logo_url": "https://apna-organization-logos.gumlet.io/production/630872b690f9f2bff21d6397?w=128"
  },
  "address": {
    "line_1": "Bengaluru, KA, India",
    "latitude": 12.983795,
    "longitude": 77.62561,
    "area": "",
    "area_id": null,
    "city": null
  },
  "education": null,
  "english": null,
  "type": null,
  "category": "IT Network",
  "shift": null,
  "deposit": null,
  "status": 0,
  "created_on": "2026-06-08T00:00:00.000+00:00",
  "work_days_desc": null,
  "work_hours_desc": null,
  "experience_in_years": "Min. 5 Years",
  "applicant_location": null,
  "no_of_openings": null,
  "seo_title": "Principal Engineer - Third Rail",
  "last_updated": "2026-06-17T01:49:08.169884Z",
  "max_salary": 0,
  "min_salary": 0,
  "fixed_max_salary": null,
  "fixed_min_salary": null,
  "earning_potential": null,
  "salary_detail": null,
  "salary_type": 3,
  "salary_incentive": null,
  "max_experience": 10,
  "min_experience": 5,
  "external_job_url": "https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/AECOM2/744000123430699-principal-engineer-third-rail",
  "is_external_job": true,
  "experience_level": null,
  "category_id": null,
  "sub_category_id": null,
  "sub_category_name": null,
  "public_url": null,
  "public_url_v2": "https://apna.co/job/bengaluru/principal-engineer-third-rail-1801130022",
  "is_part_time": false,
  "is_flexible_job": false,
  "is_wfh": false,
  "is_incentives_involved": null,
  "true_employer_preference": null,
  "location_type": "single_location",
  "computed_location_type": 0,
  "location_name": "Bengaluru/Bangalore",
  "company_address": null,
  "job_highlights": null,
  "ui_tags": [
    {
      "text": "Work from Office",
      "icon_link": "https://cdn.apna.co/mumbai_apnatime_prod/job_ui_tags/Work%20from%20office_xxhdpi.webp"
    },
    {
      "text": "Full Time",
      "icon_link": "https://cdn.apna.co/mumbai_apnatime_prod/job_ui_tags/Full%20time_xxhdpi.webp"
    },
    {
      "text": "Min. 5 years",
      "icon_link": "https://cdn.apna.co/mumbai_apnatime_prod/job_ui_tags/Experience_xxhdpi.webp"
    }
  ],
  "job_application_mode": null,
  "international_job_info": null,
  "lead_type": null,
  "from_url": "https://apna.co/jobs/software-engineer-jobs-in-bengaluru_bangalore?page=2"
}

Each job listing record contains 50+ fields organized into logical groups:

Job Identification & URLs

Field	Meaning	Example
ID	Unique Apna job identifier	"job_123456"
Title	Job position title	"Software Engineer"
Description	Full HTML job description	"<p>We are hiring...</p>"
Deep Link	Direct link to the job posting on Apna	"https://apna.co/jobs/..."
Public URL	Publicly shareable job URL	"https://apna.co/jobs/..."
Public URL V2	Alternative public URL format	"https://apna.co/job/..."
External Job URL	Link to external career page (if job is hosted externally)	"https://company.com/careers/..."
Is External Job	Boolean flag indicating external hosting	true / false
SEO Title	Search engine optimized title	"Senior Software Engineer - Bengaluru"

Organization & Location

Field	Meaning
Organization	Employer company name
Address	Full office address
Location Name	City/region for the role
Company Address	Official company HQ address
Applicant Location	Preferred candidate location
Location Type	Remote, on-site, or hybrid
Computed Location Type	Standardized location classification

Compensation

Field	Meaning
Min Salary	Minimum salary (annual, in INR)
Max Salary	Maximum salary (annual, in INR)
Fixed Min Salary	Fixed base salary minimum
Fixed Max Salary	Fixed base salary maximum
Salary Type	Frequency (annual, monthly, hourly)
Salary Detail	Detailed salary breakdown text
Salary Incentive	Bonus, commission, or other incentives
Earning Potential	Total earning estimate (base + bonus)

Candidate Requirements

Field	Meaning
Experience In Years	Required total work experience
Min Experience	Minimum experience threshold
Max Experience	Maximum experience threshold (if relevant)
Experience Level	Junior, mid-level, senior classification
Education	Required degree or qualification
English	English language proficiency required
Number Of Openings	How many positions are open

Job Characteristics

Field	Meaning
Type	Employment type (full-time, part-time, contract)
Is Part Time	Boolean flag for part-time roles
Is Flexible Job	Flexible work arrangement available
Is WFH	Work-from-home / remote eligible
Shift	Work shift (day, night, rotational)
Work Hours Description	Detailed working hours (e.g., "9 AM - 6 PM")
Work Days Description	Work schedule (e.g., "Monday to Friday")
Department	Department/team (e.g., Engineering, Finance)
Category	High-level job category
Category ID	Internal category identifier
Sub Category Name	Specific subcategory (e.g., Backend Developer)
Sub Category ID	Subcategory identifier
Gender	Gender preference if specified

Listings & Preferences

Field	Meaning
Status	Listing status (active, closed, draft)
Created On	Date the job was posted
Last Updated	Most recent modification date
Expiry	Date the listing expires or closes
Is Incentives Involved	Whether incentives/commissions apply
True Employer Preference	Employer's verified preference flags
Job Highlights	Key highlights or perks (array)
UI Tags	Frontend-facing tags (benefits, remote, etc.)
Job Application Mode	How to apply (direct, form, external URL)
Deposit	Security deposit required (if applicable)
Lead Type	Classification of job lead quality
International Job Info	Information about international roles

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How to Use

1. Prepare URLs — Visit Apna.co, search for jobs by role/location/experience, and copy the result page URL (e.g., software-engineer-jobs-in-bengaluru_bangalore?page=2).

2. Build the input — Create a JSON config with your URLs:

{
     "urls": [
       "https://apna.co/jobs/software-engineer-jobs-in-bengaluru_bangalore?page=1",
       "https://apna.co/jobs/software-engineer-jobs-in-bengaluru_bangalore?page=2"
     ],
     "ignore_url_failures": true,
     "max_items_per_url": 200
   }

3. Configure limits — Adjust max_items_per_url based on your needs (higher = longer runtime).

4. Run the scraper — Start the job and monitor progress in the run log.

5. Export & analyze — Download results as JSON, CSV, or Excel for use in spreadsheets, databases, or BI tools.

Best practices:

• Test with one page first, then scale up
• Use search filters to narrow scope (by location, experience, role type)
• Set ignore_url_failures: true for large extractions
• Monitor API usage if running bulk jobs

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Use Cases & Business Value

• Talent acquisition: Track competitor hiring and identify talent pools
• Salary benchmarking: Analyze compensation trends by role, location, and experience
• Market research: Study job market growth, hiring velocity, and skill demand in India
• Platform integration: Feed Apna data into job aggregator sites or internal HR systems
• Career insights: Build datasets for career guidance or educational platforms

By automating job data extraction, the Apna.co Scraper eliminates manual work, ensures data consistency, and unlocks competitive intelligence that would take weeks to gather by hand.

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Conclusion

The Apna.co Jobs Scraper is the fastest, most reliable way to extract structured job data from India's leading job platform. With 50+ fields per listing and flexible pagination, it supports everything from market research to recruitment automation. Start scraping today and transform raw job postings into actionable business insights.