How do I create an account on Hire Adda?

Creating an account is simple and free. Click the "Get Started" or "Sign Up" button on the homepage. You can register using your email address and password, or sign up quickly using your Google or LinkedIn account. Once registered, you will be guided through completing your profile with your skills, experience, and job preferences.

How do I reset my password?

If you have forgotten your password, click "Forgot Password" on the login page. Enter the email address associated with your account, and we will send you a password reset link. The link is valid for 1 hour. Click it to set a new password. If you do not receive the email, check your spam folder or contact our support team for assistance.

How do I delete my account?

You can request account deletion from your account settings page. Navigate to Settings, then scroll to the "Danger Zone" section and click "Delete Account." You will be asked to confirm your decision. Please note that account deletion is permanent and all your data, including applications, saved jobs, and messages, will be permanently removed within 30 days.

How do I contact customer support?

You can reach our support team through multiple channels. Email us at support@hireadda.in, call our toll-free number at +91 1762469136 (Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM IST), or visit our Contact page to send a message directly. We also offer in-app chat support for logged-in users. Our team typically responds within 24 hours.

Is there a Hire Adda mobile app available?

We are currently developing native mobile apps for both Android and iOS, expected to launch in Q3 2026. In the meantime, our website is fully responsive and works seamlessly on mobile browsers. You can add Hire Adda to your home screen for an app-like experience. We also support push notifications through your browser to keep you updated on new matches and application status.

Which languages does Hire Adda support?

Hire Adda is currently available in English with full UI translations rolling out for Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali, and Marathi through 2026. Job descriptions, applications, and search work in any language — our matching engine understands queries across all major Indian languages. Use the language picker in the help center to read FAQs in your preferred language.

Who is Hire Adda built for?

Hire Adda serves three audiences end-to-end: job-seeking candidates (freshers to senior leaders, across every industry), employers and recruitment teams (from startups posting their first role to enterprises managing hundreds of openings), and recruitment-vendor agencies that source candidates on behalf of clients (vendors run on an employer account via the Vendor Connect add-on). Each audience has a dedicated dashboard, plan family, and support flow.

Hire Adda is an India-first hiring platform that brings job seekers, employers, and recruitment vendors together on one stack. We combine traditional job-posting with a searchable CV database, AI-powered job matching, assisted hiring (where our team sources CVs for you), and a vendor marketplace — all priced in INR, GST-compliant, and built for the Indian hiring market.

Which regions and cities does Hire Adda serve?

Hire Adda is pan-India — jobs and candidates are listed across every state and union territory. We have particularly strong coverage in metros (Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad), with rapidly growing volumes in tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Remote and hybrid jobs work across borders, and our matching engine supports queries in English plus 5 regional languages.

How do you ensure jobs and candidates are genuine?

Every employer goes through company verification (GST + PAN + domain email proof) before they can access candidate contact details or post premium jobs. Job posts pass content moderation that flags scammy patterns ("pay to apply", "MLM", impossible salaries). Candidate profiles get email + mobile OTP verification, and we offer optional employer / education / experience verification badges. Suspicious activity is reviewed by our Trust & Safety team within 24 hours of being reported.

How do I report a suspicious or fraudulent job posting?

If you encounter a job listing that appears fraudulent, misleading, or suspicious, click the "Report" button on the job detail page. Select the reason for reporting and provide any additional details. Our moderation team reviews all reports within 24-48 hours. You can also email reports directly to safety@hireadda.in for urgent concerns. Verified scams result in immediate takedown and account suspension for the employer.

How many jobs and companies are on Hire Adda?

Live numbers update on the homepage and /about page. As of Q2 2026: 50,000+ candidates, 5,000+ verified employers, 12,000+ open roles across 200+ cities, and 800+ recruitment vendors in the directory. Weekly application volume is in the high hundreds of thousands. We share aggregate platform analytics quarterly through our blog.

How do I enable two-factor authentication (2FA)?

Open Settings → Security → Two-Factor Authentication. Scan the QR code with any authenticator app (Google Authenticator, Authy, 1Password, Microsoft Authenticator) and enter the 6-digit code to enable. We will also generate one-time backup codes — store them somewhere safe in case you lose your device. You can additionally register a passkey (Face ID, Touch ID, Windows Hello, or hardware security key) for password-less sign-in.

What does "Trust this device for 30 days" do?

When you check this option after a successful 2FA verification, we set a secure cookie on the current browser. Subsequent sign-ins from the same browser within 30 days skip the 2FA prompt. The trust cookie is bound to that browser only — signing in from a different device, incognito window, or a fresh browser will still require 2FA. Revoke trusted devices anytime from Settings → Security.

How do I see and revoke active sessions?

Settings → Security → Active Sessions lists every device and browser currently signed into your account, with the IP, location (city-level), and last-active timestamp. Click "Revoke" next to any session to sign that device out immediately, or "Revoke all other sessions" to keep only the current browser signed in. Lost-phone scenarios are handled here.

I lost my authenticator device — how do I recover my account?

On the 2FA prompt, click "Can't access authenticator?" → "Send Recovery Code". We will email a 6-digit code to your account email. Entering it disables 2FA on your account so you can sign in. Re-enable 2FA immediately afterwards. You can also use one of the backup codes saved when you first enabled 2FA — each backup code works once and only once.

How does Hire Adda protect my personal data?

We are compliant with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act and follow OWASP Top 10 best practices. Data is encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3) and at rest. Sensitive fields (mobile numbers, salaries, contact details) are never returned in public APIs and require specific entitlements (e.g. CV unlock) for employers to view. You can export or delete your data anytime from Settings — full details in our Privacy Policy.

How do I change my email address?

Open Settings → Account → Email → "Change". Enter the new email and your current password. We send a verification link to the new email — clicking it switches your account email and sends a confirmation to the OLD email so you know about the change. The old email continues working for 7 days as a recovery channel. If you lose access to the old email, contact support@hireadda.in with proof of identity.

What are the password requirements?

Passwords must be 8+ characters with at least one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number, and one special character. We block the 10,000 most-common breached passwords (matched against HaveIBeenPwned's public list). The strength meter on the registration form shows entropy in real time — aim for "Strong" or "Very Strong". For maximum security, enable 2FA after sign-up and consider registering a passkey for password-less login.

Can I have separate candidate and employer accounts?

Yes — accounts are role-locked, so a single email can hold one role. To use both candidate and employer features, register a second account with a different email. Many small-business owners do this: their personal email for job applications + their company email for hiring. Team-member invites also work with multi-seat employer plans (CV Enterprise) so a recruiter can join your company without losing their personal candidate account.

How do I export my data?

Settings → Privacy → "Export my data" generates a ZIP containing your profile, applications, messages, and audit log as JSON + PDF. Generation takes a few minutes; we email a download link valid for 24 hours. Exports are rate-limited to one per 7 days to prevent abuse. This satisfies the DPDP Act's data portability right — you can use the export to migrate to another platform if you wish.

My account was suspended — how do I appeal?

Suspensions usually happen for repeated content violations, fraudulent activity, or chargebacks. The login page will display the reason and a link to "Submit an appeal". Appeals are reviewed by a different moderator from the one who issued the suspension within 3-5 business days. If your account is wrongly suspended, you'll be reinstated and any consumed quota will be restored. Egregious violations (fake jobs, scam operations) are not eligible for appeal.

How do I apply for jobs on the platform?

Once you have created your profile, browse jobs using the search bar or explore curated listings on your dashboard. When you find a job you are interested in, click the "Apply" button on the job detail page. Your profile and resume will be shared with the employer. You can also enable "Quick Apply" to apply to multiple positions with a single click using your saved profile.

How do I update my profile information?

Log in to your account and navigate to your profile page from the dashboard. You can edit your personal information, work experience, education, skills, and preferences at any time. Click "Edit Profile" to make changes, and remember to save once you are done. Keeping your profile updated helps our matching engine find better opportunities for you.

What resume formats can I upload?

Upload your CV as PDF or DOCX (10 MB max). Our Document AI parser extracts your work history, education, and skills automatically — review the suggested fields before saving. You can keep multiple resume versions on your profile and pick which one to attach to each application. Tip: a structured PDF with clear section headings parses most accurately.

What does Candidate Premium (₹199) include?

Candidate Premium for ₹199 (one-time) gives you five concrete benefits: AI Resume Premium (4 paid templates with auto-formatting), a Verified Badge on your profile, 7 days of Profile Boost (top of recruiter searches), Priority WhatsApp support (chat at +91 80540 50551, replies typically within 30 minutes), and Top Visibility ranking in candidate searches relevant to your skills. The plan is valid for 30 days.

How do I contact WhatsApp support?

Plans that include WhatsApp Support — Candidate Premium (₹199), Employer Standard (₹499), Employer Premium (₹999), CV Pro (₹3999), Assisted Hiring (₹1499), and Vendor Connect (₹199/mo) — get access to our dedicated WhatsApp support number: +91 80540 50551 (https://wa.me/918054050551). Available Mon-Sat, 9 AM – 9 PM IST. Premium / Priority tiers receive faster responses (typically within 30 minutes); standard tier replies within a few hours. The number is surfaced on your dashboard once you subscribe.

How do I track my applications?

Open Dashboard → Applications. Each row shows the role, company, current status (Applied / Reviewed / Shortlisted / Interview / Hired / Rejected), and the latest update timestamp. Click into any application for the full timeline including employer-side notes (when shared) and any screening-question answers you submitted. We send email + push notifications on every status change.

Can I hide my profile from my current employer?

Yes — Settings → Privacy → "Hide profile from selected employers" lets you block specific company accounts (and any user from that company's domain) from seeing your profile in CV-database searches. You can also toggle "Make profile private" entirely so it only appears in jobs you actively apply for. Your application history with that employer is unaffected.

How do job alerts work?

Save any search you run on the jobs page as a Job Alert — we will email you new matching roles daily, weekly, or instantly (you choose). Alerts respect your filters exactly: skills, location, experience, work mode, salary range. Manage and pause alerts anytime from Dashboard → Job Alerts. Alerts stop automatically if you do not click any in 30 days, to keep your inbox clean.

How are job recommendations generated?

Recommendations combine three signals: (1) skills overlap between your profile and the job's required skills, weighted by recency; (2) Google Cloud Talent's AI matching trained on millions of hires; (3) your historical interaction (applies, saves, dismissals) to learn your preferences. Recommendations refresh every 4 hours — you can manually refresh from the Recommendations page.

Does Hire Adda help with interview preparation?

When an employer schedules an interview through Hire Adda, the application detail page shows a tailored prep panel: top skills the employer asked about historically, average preparation time their successful hires reported, and a checklist of artefacts to bring (resume, ID, certificates). We also surface salary-range data for the role + city if at least 3 hires have completed.

What resume templates does Candidate Premium include?

Premium unlocks 4 paid templates beyond the free default: Modern Minimal (clean two-column), Executive Classic (single-column traditional), Creative Bold (colour accents for design / marketing roles), and ATS Pro (optimised for applicant-tracking-system parsing). Each template auto-formats your existing profile data — no re-typing. You can preview all 5 (1 free + 4 premium) before buying; non-premium users see a watermark on paid previews.

How do saved jobs work?

Click the bookmark icon on any job to save it for later. Saved jobs appear under Dashboard → Saved Jobs. Saving is private — employers cannot see who saved their job. Saved jobs that get filled or expire are auto-archived but remain visible in your list with a "No longer accepting applications" note. There's no limit on how many jobs you can save.

Can I apply without creating an account?

No — applications require an account so we can deliver your application + resume reliably to the employer, support follow-ups, and let you track status. Account creation is free and takes ~60 seconds (email + password, or 1-click via Google / LinkedIn). For roles that interest you, registering also lets you save the job, set up alerts for similar roles, and apply with a single click in future.

Does Hire Adda offer mock interviews?

AI-powered mock interviews are in beta for selected roles (software engineering, sales, customer support). The system asks role-specific questions, records your audio response, and gives feedback on answer structure, filler words, and key skills mentioned. Available free for Premium candidates, capped at 3 mock sessions per month. Open from Dashboard → Mock Interview when your role is in scope.

Can I research salaries before applying?

Yes — every job listing shows the employer-disclosed salary range when set. For undisclosed roles, the listing still shows an estimated range derived from similar hires (role + location + experience) when we have ≥10 data points. Salary Insights on Dashboard → Salary Insights gives broader market data: median + range by role, city, and years of experience, plus comparison to your current/expected CTC if you've filled it on your profile.

How do you protect candidates from fake jobs?

Three layers: (1) every employer is verified before posting (GST + PAN + domain email); (2) job posts go through automated moderation that blocks scammy patterns ("pay to apply", "registration fee", "investment opportunity"); (3) the in-app Trust Score on each job (0-5 stars) factors in the employer's past hires + verifications + report rate. Avoid jobs scoring below 3 stars and report any role asking for upfront money — Hire Adda will never charge you to apply.

Are there skill assessments on Hire Adda?

Yes — employers can attach skill assessments to jobs (multiple-choice, coding, video answers). You see the assessment requirement on the apply form and can take it then or later (within 48 hours of applying). Scores are visible to both you and the employer. We also support self-administered skill tests on your profile for top in-demand skills (JavaScript, Python, English communication, Excel) — passing adds a verified badge that improves recruiter visibility.

How do I post a job as an employer?

Register as an employer and complete your company profile with details like company name, description, industry, and location. Once verified, navigate to your employer dashboard and click "Post a Job." Fill in the job title, description, required skills, salary range, and other details. Your listing will go live after a brief moderation review to ensure quality.

What does the Free Job Post plan (₹0) include?

The Free plan gives you 1 job post live for 7 days, with up to 50 applications, 1 location, basic candidate dashboard access, and standard listing visibility. It is granted automatically when you finish employer onboarding — no card required. Renewals are paid; upgrade to Standard (₹499) or Premium (₹999) anytime to extend validity, raise application caps, and add CV-database access.

What is the CV Database (Talent Vault) and how does it work?

The CV Database is our searchable index of every candidate profile. Filter by skills, location, experience, salary, last-active, education and more. Each plan grants a fixed number of "CV unlocks" — viewing a candidate's contact details (email + phone) consumes one unlock from your quota. Search itself is free; only revealing contact info costs an unlock. CV Lite = 200 unlocks, CV Pro = 500, CV Enterprise = 1000+ (custom).

What happens when my job hits its applications cap?

New applications are blocked with a "Job is full" message to candidates. You still see all received applications and can shortlist as normal. Free = 50 application cap, Standard = 250, Premium = unlimited. Upgrading mid-cycle removes the cap immediately for that listing. Cap is per-job (not account-wide) and resets if you re-post the role.

Can multiple recruiters from my company share one account?

Yes — invite teammates from Dashboard → Team. CV Enterprise plans include multi-seat sharing: invitees become RECRUITER or ADMIN team members and consume from the company's shared CV-unlock + search-result quota pool. Lower-tier plans (Standard, Premium, CV Lite, CV Pro) are single-seat only. Owner can transfer ownership or revoke seats anytime.

How does Assisted Hiring (₹1499) work?

Pay ₹1499 → our specialist calls you within one business day to scope the role → we source 4–5 matching CVs and email them to you within 7 days. You contact and interview the candidates yourself; we do the matching legwork. Each plan covers one job role. Track progress on Dashboard → Assisted Hiring with status updates from Pending → Call Scheduled → Sourcing → Delivered.

How does the Urgent Hiring Badge work?

Available on the Premium ₹999 plan. When you mark a job as URGENT or IMMEDIATE during posting, it gets a red Urgent badge on listing cards + a +20 ranking boost in candidate searches + appears in the Urgent jobs widget on candidate dashboards. The badge is removed automatically when the job hits its first hire or after the job's validity ends.

How do I get my company verified?

Settings → Verification → submit your GST certificate, PAN, and a company-domain email proof. Our team reviews within 1–2 business days. Verified companies get a green checkmark on every job listing, the company profile page, and recruiter outreach — candidates trust verified listings more, leading to ~40% higher application rates in our data.

Can I add screening questions to my job?

Yes — when posting or editing a job, scroll to "Screening Questions" and add up to 10 custom questions (text, multiple choice, yes/no). Mark any as required (must answer to apply) or as a deal-breaker (a wrong answer auto-rejects). Candidates see your questions on the apply form; their answers appear on the application detail page so you can pre-qualify before reviewing the full CV.

What analytics are available?

Employer Analytics shows your hiring funnel (Views → Applies → Shortlists → Interviews → Hires) per job and aggregated, time-to-hire and time-to-fill metrics, source breakdown (organic search, recommendations, applications, CV unlocks), and team-member productivity if you are on a multi-seat plan. CSV export available. Premium and CV Enterprise plans get additional cohort + benchmark views.

How do I edit a job after posting?

Open Dashboard → My Jobs → click the job → "Edit". You can update the description, requirements, screening questions, and salary range anytime. Changes go live after a quick moderation re-check (usually under an hour). Critical fields (job title, type, work mode) cannot be edited after the first application is received — instead, close the role and post a new one to preserve application history clarity.

How do I close a job listing early?

Dashboard → My Jobs → click the job → "Close listing". Pick a reason (Filled / Cancelled / Reposting) — affects your hiring analytics. Closed jobs stop accepting new applications immediately and disappear from public search within 5 minutes (ES reindex). Existing applications remain accessible for review and outreach. Closing a job does NOT refund your remaining validity — that's why the cap is per-listing not per-day.