Overseas Recruitment
Norka Roots is the only state-run agency under Government of Kerala, authorized by the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India to facilitate overseas recruitment. Norka recruits nurses, doctors, technicians and housemaids for various foreign employers in GCC countries. Transparency, quality recruitment service, minimum recruitment charges and corrupt free recruitment process are the hallmarks of Norka Recruitment wing.
On 12.03.2015, Government of India issued orders restricting overseas recruitment of Indian Nurses through State run recruiting agents and Norka Roots is one among the agencies entrusted for it. Norka Roots started the recruitment process as per the procedures laid down by the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. Norka recruits Nurses, Doctors, Technicians and Housemaids for various foreign employers in GCC countries. Transparency, quality recruitment service, minimum recruitment charges and corrupt free recruitment process are the hallmarks of Norka Recruitment wing. More than 1000 nurses and more than 189 housemaids have been recruited to gulf countries.
How to Apply?
Aspirants can register at www.jobsnorka.gov.in with their detailed profile.
Process of Recruitment
- Foreign Employer submits demands in eMigrate portal
- Norka Roots acknowledges demand in eMigrate and obtains Country Specific Order (CSO) from MEA
- Norka Roots publishes vacancies in www.norkaroots.net/www.jobsnorka.gov.in and in leading dailies
- Job seekers can apply through the website www.norkaroots.net/www.jobsnorka.gov.in
- Registered applicants will receive SMS alerts about vacancies
- Interviews/sessions are conducted
- Job offer letters are given to selected candidates
- Attestation and Visa processing
- Emigration Clearance
- Deployment
Norka Roots Service Charges
Rs.30,000 plus GST per candidate
Additional Expenditure (to be borne by the applicant)
• Certificate Attestation Charges
• Visa Processing Fee
• Medical Examination Fee
List of Recruiting Agents (click here to see the list in e-Migrate portal)
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NORKA ROOTS, established in 2002 as a field agency under NORKA, holds a prominent role as the nodal agency for all matters concerning Non Resident Keralites (NRKs). With a mission to create a robust institutional framework, NORKA ROOTS actively supports the Government of Kerala in addressing NRK grievances, safeguarding their rights, and facilitating the rehabilitation of return emigrants. It serves as a conduit for NRKs to invest in and capitalize on opportunities within Kerala. This dynamic agency implements welfare schemes for NRKs, harnessing their expertise and resources for their overall benefit. Since its inception, NORKA ROOTS has been a cornerstone in empowering and connecting the global NRK community with the opportunities and support they deserve.