Zepto’s alleged 20-kg internship rule sparks gender bias row, debate online
The alleged Zepto internship advertisement has triggered a debate over gender, physical requirements and fairness in campus hiring. The purported notice, offering Rs 20,000 monthly, reportedly sought male students while requiring candidates to lift 20 kg and stand for 10–12 hours. As questions mount over the role’s authenticity, the controversy highlights concerns surrounding transparent and…
In 2026, a controversy has erupted around Zepto, a quick-commerce company, following an allegation that its campus internship advertisement specifying a 20-kg lifting requirement and a 10-12 hour standing shift was gender-biased. The social media post, which purportedly showed the internship notice, has been shared over 41,000 times, sparking debate online.
The issue at hand is not merely the 20-kg requirement, but the assumption made by the employer about the physical capability of its applicants based on their gender. The controversy raises questions about the standards employers use to determine who is "fit" for a job and whether gender is being used as a proxy for physical capability.
The authenticity of the circulated image has not been independently verified, and Zepto has not confirmed the notice. Until the company provides confirmation, the allegations should remain unconfirmed.
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