India Guide: Jobs

Finding a job abroad is not easy, and foreign working conditions are often quite different from those at home. Our job guide explains where to look for a job and how to apply for it. You will also find information on salaries, working conditions and social security issues.

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  Introduction

  The Indian job market

  As one of the most promising future world markets, India attracts many workers from abroad. Thriving IT centres such as Bangalore, Madras or Hyderabad, offer great career opportunities for expatriates.

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  Finding a job

  How to find a job in India

  The easiest way of finding a job in India is through your current employer or personal contacts. If you don’t have any contacts or your contacts are not helpful, the best way to find a job is via Internet.

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  Job application

  How to apply for a job in India

  As for many other countries, your CV and cover letter determine whether or not your job application in India will be successful.

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  Employment Contracts

  What they entail in India

  Make sure that any agreements made between you and your employer are explicitly stated in your employment contract. Benefits such as tuition fees for your children's education should be mentioned as well as regulations concerning a company car.

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  Working conditions in India

  Working customs, hours, salaries

  Working conditions and salaries in India are different from the ones in western countries. The official work week in India runs from Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 6pm each day. In reality, overtime is the norm and most local companies do not compensate their workers for it.

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  Taxation

  Income tax in India

  Everybody seeking employment in India needs to get a PAN Card (Personal Account Number Card). This is not only useful in everyday visits to the authorities but also a precondition to start working in India.

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