Saudi jobs for Indians: Consulate announces vacancies in Jeddah

The Consulate General of India in Jeddah has officially opened the application process for four local staff positions, creating employment opportunities for resident Indians in Saudi Arabia as well as Saudi nationals. The recruitment drive covers roles including clerks, a chauffeur, and a gardener, with monthly salaries reaching up to SR 4,000.

Applicants interested in the clerk positions must hold a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, alongside a strong working knowledge of English and Arabic. Candidates are also required to demonstrate computer proficiency and good English typing speed. The preferred age limit is set between 20 and 40 years as of January 1, 2026, with preference given to individuals possessing considerable experience in equivalent roles. The monthly salary for clerks is established at SR 4,000, which includes medical insurance.

For the chauffeur position, candidates should preferably have completed higher education equivalent to Class 12 and be aged between 21 and 40 years. Applicants need at least three years of professional driving experience and a valid, clean driving licence issued by the Saudi government. Familiarity with local traffic patterns and roads in Jeddah is mandatory. The chauffeur role offers a monthly salary of SR 3,200.

Gardener applicants must have passed Class 10 and fall within the 20 to 40 age bracket. Candidates need at least two years of relevant experience in landscaping, horticulture, or garden maintenance, alongside practical knowledge of operating gardening tools and irrigation systems. The gardener position provides a monthly salary of SR 2,400.

Application and Selection Process

Interested candidates can access the application forms directly through the Consulate General of India's website in Jeddah. Completed application forms and supporting documents can be submitted physically to the Administration Section at the specified address in Tahlia Street or sent via email as a single PDF file to cgijeddahrecruitment@gmail.com.

The Indian Consulate in Jeddah is hiring local staff with salaries of up to SR 4,000.

The recruitment process involves specific examinations tailored to each role. Clerk applicants will face a written test followed by an interview and a typing test. Chauffeur candidates will undergo a driving test and an interview, while gardener applicants will be assessed through a practical skills test and an interview. All final candidates must provide a medical fitness certificate from an authorised medical centre upon joining.

Why it matters

This recruitment drive provides formal employment opportunities for resident Indians in Saudi Arabia looking to work within official diplomatic missions. The initiative establishes clear pathways for employment across clerical, driving, and maintenance roles under structured remuneration and insurance benefits.

Applicants must ensure all submissions are completed before the deadline on November 19, 2026, at 5 pm, as incomplete applications or submissions with provisional degrees will face rejection.