The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in New Delhi is looking for a Gardener
- from October 1st 2025 onwards
- Full time position, contract at first limited to one year with the option of an extension.
- Starting Salary: INR 19.336 + Transport and Housing Allowances

The Federal Foreign Ministry has made it its goal to support women in their professional careers and explicitly invites female candidates to apply.

The job consists of the following tasks:
- Care and maintenance of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds within the Embassy premises
- Seasonal planting, pruning, weeding, and fertilizing
- Watering and upkeep of irrigation systems
- Maintenance of garden paths and cleanliness of the outdoor area
- Operation and upkeep of gardening tools and equipment
- Identification and treatment of plant diseases and pests
- Execution of gardening tasks in line with environmental and safety standards

Applicants need to have the following qualifications and skills:
- Secondary School Certificate or equivalent (completion of 10th standard)
- Proven work experience as a gardener or in a similar role
- Physical fitness and willingness to work outdoors in various weather conditions
- Familiarity with garden tools, machines, and their maintenance
- Sound knowledge of horticultural techniques and regional plant species
- Basic communication skills in English and Hindi
- Ability to work reliably and independently, as well as in a team

Desirable:
- Formal training or certification in horticulture or landscaping
- Experience in maintaining larger garden areas or institutional premises

Further Points:
- Only complete applications that reach within the given deadline can be accepted
- Data protection rules according to Artikel 13 of EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) apply
- Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The interviews will be held at early September.

Applications including:
- a CV
- a letter of motivation/intent
- relevant certificates and proofs of qualification
- job references from earlier employments
- one recent photograph should be sent to:
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Mr Rainer Schwarz, Deputy Head of Administration “Application Gardener”
6/50 G, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi 110021 by 15 August 2025.

Only hard copy applications will be considered.

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