I was approached through Naukri and completed two interview rounds, after which I was informed that I had been selected. Communication then stopped without explanation. A month later, HR contacted me again stating the role was still open and that since I had previously been selected, I could continue the process. I went through two additional interview rounds and completed a detailed, time-intensive assignment. I was informed via WhatsApp that my assignment had been approved. During this time, HR encouraged me not to accept another offer, assuring me of better compensation and stronger growth opportunities here. I was asked to submit official documents from my previous employment and was told the offer letter would be issued the same day. Over the next eight days, despite repeated follow-ups, I received shifting explanations for the delay, including the manager being on leave and approvals pending. Eventually, I received a brief message stating that the approval had been rejected because they now preferred someone with a Master’s in English. If a Master’s degree was a mandatory requirement, it should have been clarified at the screening stage, not after four interview rounds, assignment approval, written assurances, and document submission. Introducing a new qualification at the final stage raises serious concerns about internal alignment and decision-making processes. Candidates should exercise caution and avoid making career decisions based on assurances, even when they are documented, until a formal offer letter is issued.