India, April 12 -- A local state agency's hiring process has come under scrutiny after a job applicant shared his unsettling experience online. The candidate, who had applied for a position with the agency, received a phone call from an unknown number, which he didn't answer. The agency did not leave a voicemail, but moments later, the same number sent a text message saying, "I guess you are not interested in [position]."

This message, which came across as blunt and unprofessional, left the applicant confused and frustrated. Within minutes of the text, the candidate received an email stating that he had been rejected for the position.

The candidate shared this experience on Reddit, where many users expressed their disbelief. One user re...