In a surprising yet laugh-out-loud moment for the internet, a routine job listing by Vishal Mega Mart has gone viral — not for its roles or salaries, but for the hilarious meme storm it triggered across India. The retail chain’s call for thousands of security guards became instant meme fuel, with netizens turning the recruitment drive into a full-blown social media sensation.
How Did It Start?
The craze kicked off after the retail giant rolled out massive hiring for security guard positions. However, the job listing quickly went beyond job portals and entered the memeverse. Netizens began comparing the selection process to India’s toughest entrance exams — from UPSC to IIT-JEE and NEET.
One viral meme joked, “Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket after clearing Vishal Mega Mart’s security exam.” Another post detailed an imaginary exam with sections like Current Affairs, English, Medical Test, and even preferences for Martial Arts — sparking wild creativity across Instagram, WhatsApp, Telegram, and X.
“Ek hi Sapna – Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard”
This catchphrase is now everywhere — humorously pitching the job as the ultimate aspiration. AI-generated memes showing Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo dressed as guards outside a Vishal Mega Mart store are only adding to the hilarity.
What’s the Salary for These ‘Elite’ Jobs?
According to AmbitionBox and Glassdoor:
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Freshers earn ₹9,000–₹12,000/month
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Experienced guards get ₹13,000–₹18,000/month
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Supervisors earn up to ₹25,000/month
Other benefits include PF, medical perks, and staff discounts.
Free Branding Like Never Before
While the internet laughs, some marketing experts are calling this accidental campaign “pure gold.” Vishal Mega Mart is now trending nationwide without spending a penny — riding high on viral humour and meme marketing.
Whether it’s satire on job scarcity or just a passing trend, one thing is clear — Vishal Mega Mart’s security guard openings are now India’s most internet-famous jobs.
