Rs 10 Lakh For Gaming? iQOO Is Hiring Chief Gaming Officer — Check Eligibility, Last Date And More
The contest winner gets the CGO title, and it does not represent any kind of employment position or role.
The smartphone brand iQOO announced that it's on the hunt for a Chief Gaming Officer (CGO) for 2025 to co-create its smartphones, lead the brand’s eSports vision, and actively engage with India’s top eSports gamers.
The opportunity is open for young gaming enthusiasts under the age of 25 who are interested in turning their passion into a career. The CGO will gain access to iQOO’s latest products and represent the brand at major gaming events across the world.
The winner of the contest will take home Rs 10,00,000. The contest winner gets the CGO title, and it does not represent any kind of employment position or role.
The number of gamers in India has grown at an annual rate of 14.6% over the past six years, from 2018 to 2024, with the latest estimate of gamers reaching approximately 48 crore, based on trends from the IMARC report.
In 2023, the gaming population stood at Rs 43.9 crore, according to the same report. With the CGO 2.0, iQOO aims to further engage its rapidly expanding community, fostering innovation, and empowering young gaming enthusiasts to shape the future of mobile gaming in India.
What Does A Chief Gaming Officer Do?
iQOO's Chief Gaming Officer will join forces with the leadership team at iQOO and work closely with the community, exchanging gaming insights, including gameplay, gaming style, presentation, and game interpretations.
"At iQOO, we are committed to empowering young gaming enthusiasts by giving them a platform to step into the eSports industry and shape the future of mobile gaming in India. With CGO as an I.P., we continue to create opportunities for Questers to turn their passion into a profession and be a part of the vision," said Nipun Marya, chief executive officer, iQOO.
Application And Deadline
The company has opened registrations for individuals aged 18-25 on its official website (www.iqoo.com/in/activity/cgo) and will welcome applications until March 30, 2025.
Recent Partnerships
The company recently teamed up with seven of India’s prominent gaming influencers — Dynamo Gaming, GamerFleet, Mortal, Payal Gaming, Scout, Shreeman Legend, and UnGraduate Gamer — for a co-creation initiative in mobile gaming. These gamers are putting iQOO’s gaming smartphones to the test, providing real-time feedback, and certifying devices.
In December 2024, the brand also joined forces with six top Battlegrounds Mobile India eSports teams and over 100 gamers to fuel the eSports boom in India.
