13,451 people applied for the vacancy of software development engineer at Blinkit company in Bengaluru. This many applications were received within 24 hours.

A user on the social media platform X shared information related to this application on Blinkit. 74% of the applicants were entry-level professionals and 13% were senior-level applicants.

In terms of education, 86% had a bachelor's degree and 12% had a master's degree. The post led to a strong discussion online. X users discussed the flood of applications due to mass layoffs, financial problems, and the increase in new graduates.

"It's better to start your own company, in this case, than to get a job," commented one user who responded to the post.

As the post's reach grew, it sparked a wider discussion about the fierce competition in the job market and economic uncertainty.