A day after posting the controversial job posting for Chief of Staff, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal announced on Thursday through another post on X (Formerly Twitter) that the listing had attracted over 18,000 applications. He also clarified that the Rs 20 lakh fee mentioned was a screening method and would not be enforced.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal has announced that the much-discussed requirement of paying Rs 20 lakh for the Chief of Staff position is no longer part of the plan. Goyal clarified this in a new statement following widespread attention and debate over the job ...

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal was embroiled in controversy after he announced a Chief of Staff job offer with unusual conditions. His ex-employee, in the CEO’s defence, took to explain why his job offer was worth way more than Rs 20 lakh. He said that the selected candidate would learn more in one year with Goyal than in any MBA course.

Billed as a "learning opportunity", Zomato CEO's recent job posting on X has sparked criticism, raising concerns about inclusivity and modern recruitment practices

Deepinder Goyal was trolled due to the unusual terms of the job offer - no salary for the first year and a hefty Rs 20 lakh fee required from candidates.