Amid Vishal Mega Mart's Viral Security Guard Job Meme, Know Real Salary Breakdown At The Store Chain

The internet has become an important medium of information, debate and discourse in the modern time. From entertaining memes, viral trends and eye-opening revelations to significant conversations, it has become an important binding factor in society. For instance, in recent days, Vishal Mega Mart has unexpectedly brought people together after sparking a meme fest on social media.

It's not about any major product launch or celebrity endorsement, but due to a viral joke about the tough recruitment process for its security guards. Instagram, X and Facebook are filled with humorous memes where people are joking about it being more difficult to crack than the UPSC or NEET. Although the netizens are enjoying the jokes, it has also raised curiosity among fans on whether the salary for different positions at the store chain actually pays well? Well, here's the answer. 

Know the salaries for different positions at Vishal Mega Mart

After the Vishal Mega Mart security job meme went viral, people have become genuinely curious to know about the job positions and salaries offered by the store chain. According to Glassdoor and Ambition Box, the salary structure at the store chain can be different based on the position and experience of a job. Beginning from a biller and cashier job at its supermarkets, the salary ranges between Rs. 12000 to Rs. 18000. Moving up the hierarchy, the customer service executives get a slightly higher salary between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 22,000 per month.

However, the salary packages, including salaries, tips, bonuses and other costs, are higher for roles with more responsibility. For instance, the annual salary for sales associates is between Rs. 1 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh. On the other hand, Department managers can get around Rs. 3 lakh to Rs. 4 lakh annually. The assistant store managers at Vishal Mega Mart earn ranging from Rs. 4 to Rs. 5 lakh. Next comes the senior role of the store manager, who has an annual income ranging upto Rs. 9 lakh. At the top of the retail chain, buyers and senior buyers get lucrative salaries ranging from Rs. 6 lakh to Rs. 18 lakh per year.

How much does a security guard earn at Vishal Mega Mart?

The security guard role, which is the face of this viral meme trend, pays nothing extraordinary if compared to the difficult hiring process claims made in the memes. According to Glassdoor and Ambition Box, the salary scale for the Vishal Mega Mart Security Guard job can be different for varied positions and experience. For freshers, the salary scale is Rs. 9,000 - Rs. 12,000 per month, and for experienced individuals, it can range from Rs. 13,000 to Rs. 18,000. If anyone's designation is a supervisor, then the salary scale is somewhere between Rs. 19,000 to Rs. 25,000. So, while the memes present an exaggerated hiring process, Vishal Mega Mart offers a structured pay scale which is at par with the industry standards.

What is the Vishal Mega Mart security guard job meme going viral? 

Vishal Mega Mart is one of India's leading fashion-led hypermarkets. It has more than 700 outlets across the country, selling clothes, general merchandise, and fast-moving consumer goods to the middle class. There is still no clarity on how the Vishal Mega Mart security guard job memes started. However, it's getting popular due to its relatability factor due to the rising unemployment rate in the country. Recently, a monthly labour force survey by the National Statistical Office (NSO) reported that India's unemployment is at 5.1 per cent, with an increase to 6.5 percent in urban regions. Given the lack of jobs, there is high competition in the job market with intense competition for any opening. Consequently, people have shared and enjoyed these memes in a satirical context.

What do you think about the salaries offered by Vishal Mega Mart for different positions? Let us know.

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