Overview
- A job seeker says they applied through Indeed and that a small‑firm recruiter told them the role paid ₹2 lakh per year before the candidate asked what the monthly in‑hand salary would be.
- The recruiter replied that a candidate concerned only with salary was not the right fit and the exchange ended, a screenshot of which the applicant posted to Reddit.
- The Reddit post drew thousands of comments and wide online criticism calling the recruiter’s response a 'red flag' for hiring practices and worker treatment.
- News outlets reported the viral screenshot on July 30, 2026, while noting they had not independently verified the identities of the applicant, recruiter, or employer and no public response has come from the company.
- The case highlights why candidates ask about in‑hand pay—because taxes and statutory deductions can cut monthly take‑home pay—and it may increase public pressure for clearer salary disclosure from employers.