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As Vishal Mega Mart memes flood social media here is the real salary breakdown for security guards and other roles

The internet is spiralling into a meme meltdown over Vishal Mega Mart’s so-called “toughest job” that of a security guard. But while jokes compare the hiring process to UPSC or IIT, the actual salary structure might surprise you. We break down the viral moment and the real pay across store roles.

Saloni JhaUpdated: May 22, 2025, 10:42 IST
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Salary breakdown of employees at Vishal Mega Mart amid the memes | Credit: Instagram | shubseditz

Welcome to the internet’s latest obsession, and no, it is not another dance trend or bizarre cooking hack. This time, it is Vishal Mega Mart’s security guard job that has the online world losing its collective mind.

The great Vishal Mega Mart meme war has begun

A meme fest of epic proportions has erupted across X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and Reddit after netizens jokingly suggested that cracking the Vishal Mega Mart guard role is tougher than the UPSC, IIT-JEE, or NEET. From mock “coaching centres” for aspiring guards to dramatic reels featuring parents praying for their child’s job confirmation, the meme game has gone from 0 to 100 real quick.

But is the job actually that tough to get? And does the salary match the meme-worthy struggle? Let us break it down.

What is the salary for a Vishal Mega Mart security guard?

Despite the mockery suggesting it is a “dream job” that requires Olympian-level effort, the actual pay for security guards at Vishal Mega Mart is fairly grounded.

According to data from Glassdoor and Ambition Box:

Freshers earn around Rs 9,000 to Rs 12,000 per month.

Experienced guards can take home between Rs 13,000 and Rs 18,000.

Supervisors can make between Rs 19,000 to Rs 25,000 per month.

So no, there is no Rs 1 lakh per month for standing at the entrance and scanning bags. If you are dreaming of switching careers post-meme madness, here is the breakdown of what different roles actually pay at the retail giant:

Cashiers and Billers: Rs 12,000 – Rs 18,000/month

Customer Service Executives: Rs 15,000 – Rs 22,000/month

Sales Associates: Rs 1 lakh – Rs 4 lakh annually

Department Managers: Rs 3 lakh – Rs 4 lakh annually

Assistant Store Managers: Rs 4 lakh – Rs 5 lakh annually

Store Managers: Up to Rs 9 lakh annually

Buyers/Senior Buyers: Rs 6 lakh – Rs 18 lakh annually

Clearly, if you want the big bucks, guarding the front door might not be your best bet. But as memes go, it is pure gold.

Why did this meme even go viral?

Nobody knows exactly where it began, but the joke hit a nerve. In a country where job scarcity is a real issue, satire has become a coping mechanism. The National Statistical Office recently reported that urban unemployment is at 6.5%. So when someone joked about the “impossible odds” of landing a Vishal Mega Mart security job, the internet responded with the only tool it has, memes.

One viral post even depicted a fake coaching centre called “Vishal Guard Academy” promising 100% placement with a crash course in “bag checking and crowd control.” Another meme dramatically compared a guard interview to an IAS viva.

The security guard position at Vishal Mega Mart may not be the Everest-level challenge memes make it out to be, but the viral storm it sparked highlights something deeper, the lengths people will go to poke fun at everyday realities. So next time you walk past one of those stone-faced guards, maybe salute them. After all, they just survived the internet’s toughest job application, kind of.

First Published: May 22, 2025, 10:42 IST
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Saloni Jha

I am your go-to girl for all things entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle. With three years of experience, I have got an eye for spotting trends that’ll leave you craving for more. Whether it’s the latest in fashion or the hottest celebrity gossip, I am is always on top of what’s next—and ready to spill all the tea in the most fun way possible. Keep following for more fun stuff!

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