Saudi jobs for Indians: Consulate announces vacancies in Jeddah

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has invited applications for four local staff positions, including two clerks, a chauffeur and a gardener, with monthly salaries of up to SR 4,000.

The recruitment is open to resident Indians in Saudi Arabia and Saudi nationals holding valid Iqama or national identity cards, respectively.

The initial monthly salary, including medical insurance, is SR 4,000 for each clerk, SR 3,200 for the chauffeur and SR 2,400 for the gardener.

Eligibility criteria

Clerk

Applicants must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university and have a strong working knowledge of English and Arabic. Computer proficiency and good English typing speed are also required.

Candidates must be at least 20 years old, with the preferred upper age limit being 40, as of January 1, 2026. Those with considerable experience as clerks or in equivalent positions will be preferred.

Chauffeur

Applicants should preferably have completed higher secondary education (Class 12 or equivalent) and be aged between 21 and 40 years as of January 1, 2026.

They must have at least three years of professional driving experience and hold a valid, clean driving licence issued by the Saudi government. Familiarity with Jeddah’s roads, traffic patterns and key locations is required. Knowledge of other major Saudi cities and vehicle maintenance will be an advantage.

Working knowledge of Arabic and English is also necessary. Applicants must obtain clearance from local police and other security agencies and have no history of serious law violations.

The selected candidate should be willing to work beyond regular office hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends and public holidays, when required. They must also be able to adapt to altered routes and changes in road directions.

Gardener

Candidates must have passed Class 10 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board. The preferred age range is 20 to 40 years as of January 1, 2026.

At least two years of relevant experience in gardening, landscaping, horticulture or garden maintenance is required, preferably in a government establishment, diplomatic mission, international organisation, hotel or other institutional setting.

Applicants should have practical knowledge of planting, watering, pruning, trimming, weeding, mowing and maintaining lawns, plants, trees and flower beds. Familiarity with gardening tools, lawn mowers, irrigation systems and general landscape maintenance is also required.

Basic knowledge of Arabic and/or English sufficient to understand instructions and communicate about work is necessary.

Selection process

Clerk applicants will be shortlisted based on the eligibility criteria and called for a written examination comprising multiple-choice and subjective questions. Those who qualify will face an interview conducted by a Consulate panel, followed by a typing test.

Chauffeur candidates will undergo a driving test, followed by an interview for those who qualify.

The selection process for gardeners will include a practical skills test and an interview to assess their knowledge of gardening, landscaping, irrigation, equipment and general maintenance.

For all three positions, candidates must submit a medical fitness certificate from a government-authorised medical centre in Saudi Arabia at the time of joining. For chauffeur applicants, the examination must specifically cover vision, hearing and physical mobility.

How to apply

Application forms are available on the Consulate General of India’s website in Jeddah. Completed forms, along with copies of the required supporting documents, can be submitted to the Administration Section at:

Consulate General of India, Jeddah,
Building of Mr Mansoor Abdul Rahman Al Hueesh,
Villa No. 34, behind Saudi National Bank, Tahlia Street,
Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
ZIP Code: 23326, Additional No. 8949,
Post Box No. 952.

Applications can also be emailed to cgijeddahrecruitment@gmail.com.

Candidates applying by email must submit the application form and supporting documents together in a single PDF file. Incomplete applications or those without the required enclosures will be rejected. Handwritten applications must have clearly legible contact details.

The Consulate has clarified that only final degree certificates will be accepted for the recruitment process. Applications submitted with provisional degree certificates will not be considered.

Application deadline

The last date to submit applications is November 19, 202 6, by 5 pm.

The dates for the written examination, typing test, interviews, driving test and practical skills test will be communicated later.

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