Desirable:

Knowledge of UK law enforcement

For British High Commission candidates, the Country Based Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

The basic pay of INR 75,359 topped up with additional allowances:

• Security Allowance of INR 54,806
• 18% of the basic in lieu of Provident Fund and Special Allowance/Superannuation Fund

A full breakdown of salary will be provided.

Additionally, the BHC offers a great benefits package that includes annual domiciliary medical cover, plus a Group Hospitalisation Scheme with INR 500,000 floater cover for your immediate family which includes self, spouse/partner and children up to an age of 23 years and irrespective of age, only if with, physical or mental disability.

The following amounts may be deducted from your pay each month:

• Notional tax at a flat rate of 20% of gross salary will be deducted by the BHC if you are not liable to pay local tax. This applies to all spouses and partners of UK-based officers posted to India.
• Staff who are not spouses or dependants of UK-based officers are liable to pay local tax. In these circumstances tax is not deducted at source and staff must make their own arrangements to pay tax in accordance with Indian tax regulations.

Please note – Provident Fund Transfer in and out from EPFO is not possible as BHC PF is managed by a private PF trust governed by Indian Income Tax Act, 1961. The staff still has the option to transfer out and in from a privately held PF trust which are not governed by EPFO.

No relocation or any other related costs or assistance will be provided.

Please note – BHC does not deduct tax at source and employees are required to ensure that any requirements of local income-tax law are complied with in full. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary, e.g., some non-local national staff and some spouses or partners of UK diplomatic staff, will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount.    

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management & appraisal system linked to increments and staff bonuses. We have a 5-day working week, plus annual leave, public holidays, maternity leave provision, special leave, paid sick leave provision; ample development opportunities, travel opportunities, a good organisational culture, and excellent work/life balance. 

Around half of our work forces are women.  We treat people with respect and equality and have a policy of zero tolerance for any form of discrimination, bullying, or harassment. 

This is a good opportunity to be part of a strong, diverse team, working in the biggest network that FCDO has anywhere across the globe.  We are aiming to make it the best.

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. We are also open to applications from people who want to work flexibly.

Security restrictions:

Due to security clearance requirements, only nationals of the following countries are eligible to apply:

UK or other EU country, Canada, Australia, USA, New Zealand. 

British citizens must have been resident in the UK for at least two of the previous 10 years however, applications will be considered from candidates working overseas for HM Government in the past ten years, or who already hold the required level of security clearance.

Important information:

ALL applicants must have permission to work in India at the point of application. ALL applicants must have permission to work in India by either holding a valid visa, be the recognised partner/family member of a serving diplomat from the countries listed above or hold an Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card.

*OCI card holders:  Possession of an OCI card does not automatically convey permission to work in India.  A separate work permit must be obtained from the Government of India which is currently subject to indefinite timescales.  Therefore, if you are an OCI card holder you must already hold the right to work in India at the time of application.  We are unable to support candidates in obtaining permission to work. 

THE BRITISH HIGH COMMISSION WILL NOT BE ABLE TO OBTAIN ANY VISAS FOR ANYONE WHO DOES NOT MEET THE CRITERIA ABOVE. Evidence of your nationality and permission to work in India must be sent with your application form, for example, photocopies of the details page of your passport and/or visa. 

Employment will be offered only after appropriate level of UK standard security clearance is received, therefore the precise start date will be dependant on this. 

Any applications that do not meet the nationality criteria, work permission or security requirements will not be considered. 

Note: All applicants are required to mandatorily fill the complete online application form including the employment, educational details, behavioural and technical/ professional skills questions. We will be thoroughly reviewing the application forms only with all the required details and the shortlisting is not basis CV/ cover letter. Forms that are incomplete in any respect will not be considered while shortlisting for the next stage.’’

Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card holders will need have, or be able to obtain, a valid special work permit issued from Government of India (GOI) to work in the British High Commission (BHC). BHC will not be able to sponsor work visas or obtain/ assist with the special work permit from GOI. Offers of employment made to OCI card holders will be conditional upon candidates obtaining a special work permit.

Note: For requisite special permission to take up employment in any foreign Diplomatic Missions in India, OCI Cardholder must visit https://ociservices.gov.in

Please note – successful applicants will be offered employment on Country Based Staff (CBS) terms and conditions. This is not a permanent UK Civil Service position and does not attract diplomatic immunities and privileges (other than what an individual may already hold if they are a recognised partner/family member of a serving diplomat).

To Apply: 

Please note applications without (a) and (b) will not be considered.

1. Complete the Online Application Form
2. Complete the Experience, Professional Skills and Behaviour based Segments in the Online Application Form
3. Applicants need to answer the questions based on your professional experience. Refrain from use of AI based tools to avoid application from getting rejected/disqualified.
4. Complete this duly filled – Pre Employment Questionnaire

It is mandatory for all internal candidates to seek approval from their current line manager prior to applying for a new role within the organization. For staff who are currently on a temporary promotion or deployment, additionally, candidates must also secure approval from their substantive line manager.

We will accept only online applications by 05th January 2025 (latest by 23:55 hours IST).

Please note that all the applicants will be required to strictly adhere to the security guidelines for British High Commission.

Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be considered.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and no telephone enquires will be dealt with. Basis the scores, the candidate/s who did not score as highly as the successful candidate, might be placed on the reserve list. If during the reserve period of 06 months, the same or largely similar role becomes available, the role may be offered to the second or subsequent appointable candidates.

The appointment will be subject to Police Verification and other checks including references, medical, educational and professional.