Mittal took to LinkedIn, playfully inviting applicants who couldn’t afford the Rs 20 lakh to apply for his own “Chief of What?” position, humorously tasking candidates with defining their own responsibilities.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal said they would be closing the application process for the chief of staff position by 6 pm on Thursday.

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

To demonstrate that the company is not trying to save money, Zomato would contribute Rs 50 lakh (equivalent to a chief of staff salary) to a charity of the employee's choice.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal posted a job opening for Chief of Staff. The post asked candidates to donate Rs 20 lakh to Feeding India. It also said the role would be unpaid for the first year. The post received criticism from many.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal’s job offer requiring applicants to pay ₹20 lakh, with no salary for the first year, sparks widespread criticism and social media backlash.

Deepinder Goyal’s unconventional hiring post for a Chief of Staff ignites online debate, while Shaadi.com’s Anupam Mittal chimes in with humour.

Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal's unconventional job posting for a Chief of Staff role, requiring candidates to pay a Rs 20 lakh fee and offering no salary for the first year, has sparked mixed reactions.