• Source:JND

Mumbai News: A Mumbai-based company has come under heavy criticism after a job application form surfaced online showing that candidates living in rented houses or paying guest (PG) accommodations were not eligible to apply. The form quickly spread on social media and triggered a wider debate on hiring practices and fairness in recruitment.

Job Application Form Goes Viral

The issue came to light after an X user, Abhinav, shared a screenshot of the company’s job application form on the platform. The post gained traction within hours, with many users questioning why personal living arrangements were being linked to job eligibility. Abhinav later clarified in the comments that the form was circulated during campus placements.

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Residential Status Listed As Mandatory

According to the form, the role was open only to candidates holding a B.E degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. However, the controversy centred on the “Document Requirements (Mandatory) for Eligibility” section. Applicants were asked to submit an Aadhaar card matching their current Mumbai address along with a PAN card.

A note at the bottom of the form stated that candidates staying in rented accommodation or PGs were “not eligible” to apply, a condition that drew sharp criticism online.

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Social Media Outrage Grows

Several users on X called the rule unfair and exclusionary. Many questioned why a person’s housing situation should decide their employability.“If a candidate lives with their parents in their own home, they don't have rent to pay. The company can offer a significantly lower salary below market standards,” one user wrote, calling the ad a “red flag”. Another user commented, “Maybe they aren't able to pay enough for a student to cover accommodation so they prefer locals.”

Some users also flagged possible legal concerns, “Article 16 of constitution doesn't allow that. Few states tried doing that and got backlash from court. This company also can get into legal trouble,” X user noted.


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