Zepto Internship Row: Viral Hiring Post Seeks Male Candidates Able To Lift 20 Kgs; Sparks Outrage Online
In an era when gender equality and women’s participation in the workforce are increasingly being emphasised, a purported internship listing by quick-commerce company Zepto has sparked a debate online over gender-specific hiring criteria. A social media user has alleged that Zepto invited applications for internships at a campus with a requirement that candidates be male and capable of lifting up…
A viral internship advertisement by quick-commerce firm Zepto has ignited a debate online regarding gender-specific hiring criteria. The job listing, which allegedly targeted CSE students, required applicants to be male and physically capable of lifting up to 20 kg while remaining on their feet for 10 to 12-hour shifts. The post, shared by X user Priyanshu Priyank, sparked outrage over the perceived overemphasis on physical fitness for a technology-related internship.
The listing sought candidates with BTech, BBA, BCA and B.Com (Hons) degrees, offering a monthly stipend of Rs 20,000 for a three-month duration. Critics questioned the suitability of such physical demands for a conventional internship and raised concerns about the authenticity of the Zepto advertisement.
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