Vacancy Note

The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in New Delhi is looking for an - Assistant in the Visa Section - from 1st April 2026.
Full time, initially limited to one year with option to extend, salary according to the Embassy’s current salary scheme + transport- and housing allowances

The Federal Foreign Office supports women in their professional careers and explicitly invites female candidates to apply.

Job Description:

• Reception and verification of visa applications including interviews of applicants
• Data transfer into the visa database
• Verification of documents of visa applicants
• Filing and retrieval of visa applications
• General assistance in visa matters according to advice given by the Head of the Visa Section

Candidate Profile:
A successful candidate must:

• hold a bachelors degree
• have German Language certificates – minimum B1 Level (written, spoken & reading) from Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhavan, or an equivalent recognised institution; although B2 Level is highly preferred
• have fluent command of English and Hindi (written and spoken)
• have knowledge of office communication and computer applications
• have strong interpersonal and communication skills
• be organised, flexible, adaptable, reliable, resilient & efficient.
  (Please address the interpersonal and other soft skills with supporting information)

The following qualities/experiences is a well-received plus:

• Knowledge of Punjabi language
• Prior professional experience in similar roles at Embassies, Consulates, or International Organisations

Submission of Application

Application with

• a CV
• one recent photograph (passport size)
• a brief letter explaining eligibility and motivation for the position
• proof of qualifications
• proof of German language competence
• proof of current/prior employment
• 2 reference letters
• proof of identity

should be forwarded to the following address (not by email) by 12 March 2026:

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
Mrs. Anja Cyriax, Deputy Head of Administration
“Application Assistant in Visa Section”
6/50 G, Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021.

Further Points:

• Only complete applications will be considered
• Only applications that reach within the given deadline will be accepted
• Data protection rules according to Artikel 13 of EU-Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) apply
• The interviews will be held at the end of March 2026. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

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