Indian workers who want to work in Saudi can now find it difficult to get a job in Saudi. This is because skill verification exam has been made mandatory for Indian workers. According to media reports, this decision has been taken so that the quality of the workers can be improved.
Skill Verification Program (SVP) test made mandatory in many professions
According to information received from media reports, Saudi has made Skill Verification Program (SVP) test mandatory in many professions. It is believed that soon the SVP test will be made mandatory in other professions as well.
At present, this rule has been implemented only for the following professions.
- Plumbing
- Pipe fitting
- Building Electrician
- Automotive Electrician
- Welding
- Flame Cutting
- Underwater Welder
- Electrical Equipment Assembler
- Electrical Transformer Assembler
- Drilling Rig Electrician
- Electrical Panel Assembler
- Electrical Equipment Maintenance Worker
- Electric Cable Connectors
- Electrical Power Line Worker
- Electronic Switch Board Assembler
- Blacksmith
- Cooling Equipment Assembler
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Mechanics
Saudi Embassy in India gave information to recruitment agencies
The Saudi Embassy in India has informed the recruitment agencies about this. It has been said that the workers will be appointed only after the skill verification test.
