Zepto Internship Ad Sparks Gender Bias Debate Over Physical Requirements

A purported internship advertisement linked to quick-commerce startup Zepto has ignited an online controversy over gender discrimination in campus hiring. The notice, which reportedly offered Rs 20,000 per month, allegedly specified male candidates only and required them to lift 20 kg and stand for 10–12 hours. The authenticity of the advertisement has not been confirmed, raising questions about whether the posting was official. The incident has reignited broader concerns about transparency and fairness in recruitment practices at Indian startups.