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Zoho Recruit API

The Zoho Recruit API is a REST interface with OAuth 2.0 authentication enabling external systems to read and write across all Recruit modules, supporting custom integrations with ERPs, HRMS platforms, and BI tools.

The Zoho Recruit API is a REST-based interface that allows external applications and custom integrations to read from and write to Zoho Recruit data. It supports operations on candidates, job openings, applications, interviews, and custom modules, enabling businesses to connect Zoho Recruit with their own systems.

What the Zoho Recruit API Can Do

The Zoho Recruit API supports standard CRUD operations: create, read, update, and delete records across all major modules including Candidates, Job Openings, Applications, Interviews, Offers, and Custom Modules. It also supports bulk operations for importing large datasets. Authentication uses OAuth 2.0. The API is documented on the Zoho Developer portal and returns data in JSON format.

Common API Integration Use Cases

Typical Zoho Recruit API use cases include syncing new hires to an HRMS not covered by native integration, posting job openings to a company website built on a custom CMS, pulling pipeline data into a custom BI dashboard, or automating resume import from a proprietary sourcing tool. Indian enterprises with custom-built HR platforms often use the API to bridge Zoho Recruit with legacy systems without full migration.

Example: A large manufacturing group in Pune uses a custom ERP built in-house. When a candidate is marked as hired in Zoho Recruit, the API integration triggers a POST request to the ERP to create a new employee record automatically, eliminating double entry across both systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Zoho Recruit API?

The Zoho Recruit API is a REST-based integration interface that allows external systems to create, read, update, and delete records across Zoho Recruit modules including Candidates, Job Openings, Applications, and Interviews. It uses OAuth 2.0 authentication and returns JSON.

What authentication method does the Zoho Recruit API use?

The Zoho Recruit API uses OAuth 2.0 for authentication. Developers register their application in the Zoho Developer Console to obtain client credentials, then use the authorisation flow to generate access and refresh tokens for API calls.

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