Dating platform Knot.dating now caters to civil service professionals, setting a high salary threshold of over 50 lakhs for entry into the private sector.
Knot.dating Removes Salary Bar for Class 1 Government Officers
In a move that could shake up the Indian dating scene, Knot.dating, an AI-powered matchmaking platform for working professionals, has decided to remove the ₹50 lakh annual salary requirement for Class 1 government officers such as IAS, IPS, and IRS.
Co-founder and CEO of Knot.dating, Jasveer Singh, explained that the decision was made due to numerous requests from families of government officers who felt unfairly excluded. Singh stated, "Government jobs offer stability, respect, and influence, qualities that matter in marriage, and an IAS officer's value cannot be measured solely in rupees."
Knot.dating, founded by Shark Tank-backed entrepreneurs Jasveer Singh and Abhishek Asthana in March 2025, was launched publicly in June. The platform, which is backed by marquee investors including 3one4 Capital, Vijay Shekhar Sharma, Ritesh Agarwal, Ashish Hemrajani, Kunal Shah, and Ashneer Grover, is reimagining how modern Indians find their forever person.
Knot.dating values more than just paychecks, emphasizing the importance of stability, ambition, and life trajectory in their matchmaking process. The platform continues to enforce the ₹50 lakh salary requirement for private-sector men but made this exception to acknowledge the unique status and secure career of Class 1 government officers.
The decision has sparked some debate, with criticism of preferential treatment for the public sector, while supporters argue it recognizes the unique value of a government career in Indian society.
For media inquiries, please contact Jasveer Singh at [email protected]. You can find more information about Knot.dating, including its logo and a photo of the platform, at the following links:
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- Platform: https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2750625/Knot_dating_Matrimonial_Service.jpg
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[1] Knot.dating Co-founder & CEO Jasveer Singh [2] Critics argue the decision shows preferential treatment for the public sector [3] Supporters argue the decision recognizes the unique value of a government career in Indian society
In the context of the press release, an opinion could be expressed that Knot.dating's decision to remove the salary requirement for Class 1 government officers is a significant step towards inclusivity, reflecting a shift in the Indian dating scene and recognizing the unique value of a government career in Indian society.
Meanwhile, the news of this decision on Knot.dating has sparked a heated debate, with technology influencers, business investors, and career analysts expressing their views across various news and social media platforms, discussing the implications of this move on the dating scene and the potential for preferential treatment in the public sector.
