Viral Memes: Why Vishal Mega Mart’s Security Guard Job Became the Internet’s Favourite Joke
Viral Memes: Why Vishal Mega Mart's Security Guard Job Became the Internet's Favourite Joke
Netizens turn routine hiring into meme gold as job listing compares to UPSC-level exams with martial arts and current affairs requirements.
A recent hiring drive by Vishal Mega Mart for security guards has taken an unexpectedly hilarious turn on social media, with memes and reels turning a straightforward job listing into the internet’s newest obsession.
The retail chain, known for over 700 stores across India, launched a large-scale recruitment campaign to hire thousands of security personnel. However, what caught everyone off guard was the intensity of the recruitment process reportedly involving written exams in current affairs, English and regional languages, along with physical training, medical checks, and preference for candidates with martial arts or shooting experience.
This sparked a wave of humour online, with users comparing the selection process to India’s toughest competitive exams like UPSC and IIT-JEE.
“Only the top 1% clear Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard exam,” joked one user on X, formerly Twitter.
Salary listings on platforms like AmbitionBox and Glassdoor show a range of ₹9,000 to ₹25,000 per month, with benefits like PF, medical coverage, and staff discounts — but that didn’t stop the internet from going into overdrive.
Meme-makers flooded social media with fake “exam preparation” reels, mock coaching ads, and AI-generated images of celebrities like Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo dressed as guards. Catchphrases like:
- “Ek hi sapna – Vishal Mega Mart security guard”
- “Vishal Mega Mart chowkidar – first attempt fail”
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…have now become viral jokes.
Sometimes, the internet just needs a quirky twist and this job listing gave it exactly that.
