Vishal Mega Mart Interview In Assam Draws Massive Crowd Of Job Seekers: 'Unemployment Has Reached Its Peak'

A video showing a massive crowd of job seekers gathered for a recruitment drive at Vishal Mega Mart in Assam’s Gogamukh has gone viral on social media. The footage shows hundreds of candidates waiting for interviews, many carrying their CVs as they crowd the venue.

The video was shared by X user @IndianTechGuide, who had earlier posted footage showing a similarly large crowd at the recruitment drive. In the first post, the user wrote, “A massive crowd reportedly gathered in Assam’s Gogamukh for a recruitment drive at Vishal Mega Mart. 🙏” The video also carried the overlay, “Unemployment has reached its peak.”

In a follow-up post, the user shared another video from what appeared to be the interview venue and wrote, “The job market is so tough

in India right now.” The accompanying text on the video read, “Vishal Mega Mart interview.”

The footage appears to have been recorded from a basement-like area, where a large number of candidates can be seen gathered in a crowded space. The setting also appeared to have limited ventilation, with no visible fans in the area.

The videos quickly gained traction, with users debating what the gathering says about employment opportunities, competition among young job seekers and the availability of entry-level positions.

While the footage does not establish the exact number of candidates present or the total number of vacancies, the size of the crowd has prompted several reactions about the pressure faced by job seekers.

🚨 A massive crowd reportedly gathered in Assam’s Gogamukh for a recruitment drive at Vishal Mega Mart. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/ymK20iHtks

— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) September 26, 2026

One user questioned whether the situation had actually reached its worst point, writing, “I don’t think it’s peak yet… Can’t even imagine what will peak look like. Education,career prospects needs to be taken n studied seriously, we’ve lot of youth to support research,jobs, unconventional sectors even.”

Another user described the visuals as distressing, saying, “This is heartbreaking to watch thousands of people turning up for just a few retail jobs… the situation is getting worse every single day.”

The discussion also turned towards the debate around population and skills. One user commented, “The comments blaming population instead of the actual hiring system is so on brand for this country. a crowd this big for one entry level mart job and theyll still say its a skill issue.”

Another user called for greater focus on manufacturing, writing, “Need more manufacturing sector. The idea of doing engineering and getting into IT companies like infy and tcs is done ✅”

The conversation was not limited to India either. One commenter argued that employment pressures were being felt globally, writing, “Job market is tough through out the world. It will be lot worse in developed nations. They outsourced factories and service jobs to Asia. Impact on them will be lot harder. Countries should limit working hours to 32 instead hours so many will get jobs. Salaries should be reduced.”

Another user said the crowd itself reflected the level of competition for available opportunities, writing, “This crowd at Vishal Mega Mart says a lot about the job market in India…….. So many people competing for limited opportunities shows how strong the demand for jobs is right now.”

🚨 The job market is so tough in India right now. 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/za9lyL9fnJ

— Indian Tech & Infra (@IndianTechGuide) September 28, 2026

“Still you will find people on LinkedIn & Twitter saying 2 lakh per month is not enough for survival 🤡😭 There is an unwritten rule in corporate if you are a fresher graduate your salary will start with 10k-15k per month. Exception are those who have studied from top colleges,” another user wrote.

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