In 2026, a viral social media post alleged Zepto circulated a campus internship notice restricting applicants to 'all male students' and requiring the ability to lift 20 kg and stand 10, 12 hours for roles listed for CSE graduates. The claim, unverified by Zepto, ignited debate over gender-based hiring filters, transparency about physical duties, and whether job requirements should be assessed objectively rather than by gender.
