Blinkit job posting will be viral in 24 hours with 13,451 applications

A job opening for a software development engineer at Blinkit became viral after receiving 13,451 applications in just 24 hours. The job based in Bengaluru attracted a lot of attention.

Most applicants were entry -level professionals (74%), with 13% experience at the senior level. 86% of the applicants had a Bachelor degree and 12% a Master degree.

Post triggered discussions about the labor market challenges, especially online. Some people said that many applicants lack the right skills or do not react if they are contacted. Others pointed out that the “Easy Apply” function can apply for everyone without much effort.

In 2024, India's IT work market slowed down by 7%due to global economic problems. However, there is a growing demand for skills in AI and data science, whereby more companies in Tier -2 cities.

Experts suggest using AI to check candidates more effectively.