Israel To Hire 15,000 Indian Workers In Construction & Healthcare Sectors
In the initial recruitment phase for construction workers, 16,832 candidates participated in skill assessments and 10,349 were selected
Israel is planning to hire an additional 15,000 Indian workers to address skill shortages in its construction and healthcare sectors, marking a significant step in its workforce strategy. This includes 10,000 construction workers and 5,000 caregivers.
Earlier this year, Israel made a similar request to India. In the initial recruitment phase for construction workers, 16,832 candidates participated in skill assessments, and 10,349 were selected. Those chosen will earn approximately ₹1.92 lakh per month, along with benefits such as medical insurance, food, and accommodation. Additionally, a monthly bonus of ₹16,515 will be provided, as per the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
The recruitment drive also seeks 5,000 caregivers to bolster Israel’s healthcare services. Applicants must have completed 10th grade and hold a caregiving certificate from a recognised Indian institute, with at least 990 hours of on-the-job training.
Officials from Israel's Population, Immigration, and Border Authority (PIBA) have outlined specific job roles for construction workers, including framework, iron bending, plastering, and ceramic tiling. A team from PIBA will visit India soon to conduct skill assessments for potential candidates.
This recruitment is part of a government-to-government (G2G) agreement signed in November 2023, following a framework initiated in May 2023 between India and Israel. The first recruitment drive was held in Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Telangana, with the next round scheduled for Maharashtra.
Candidates recruited under this pathway must complete pre-departure orientation training to help them adapt to Israeli culture and lifestyle.
This initiative aligns with India's broader mission to become the global skill capital, according to NSDC. Thousands of Indian workers are already employed in Israel’s construction sector, a result of a May 2023 agreement between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israel’s government to create 40,000 jobs for Indian nationals in construction and nursing.
The move to hire Indian workers comes after Israel suspended work permits for thousands of Palestinian workers following the Hamas attack on October 7.
