Kathmandu, The live broadcast of the lottery for the selection of Nepali auxiliary workers for employment in the caregiver sector in Israel concluded successfully today, 16 July 2026. The lottery was conducted at the Population and Immigration Authority (PIBA) Office in Jerusalem, Israel, in a transparent and fair manner. The event was attended by senior Israeli officials, including the Ambassador of Israel to Nepal, official from the Department of Foreign Employment, Government
of Nepal, and members of the media, who joined the event through a live broadcast to observe the lottery, ensuring public confidence in the fairness and integrity of the process.

A total of 1,115 candidates were included in the lottery process, comprising 784 male and 331
female candidates. Through the lottery, 75% of candidates from each category were selected,
resulting in a total of 836 selected candidates.

H.E. Ambassador Shmulik Arie Bass, Ambassador of the Embassy of Israel said, “More than 2,100
additional employment opportunities in Israel’s caregiving sector are expected to open soon.
Furthermore, Israel and Nepal are finalizing two bilateral protocol agreements on “Home-based
Caregiving” and “Agricultural Workers, where many opportunities await Nepali workers.”
The selected candidates will undergo the final stages of the recruitment process, including medical examinations and criminal record verification. Those who are confirmed medically fit without criminal records will travel to Israel in batches, beginning September 2026. Nepali Workers recruited under this bilateral agreement will receive the same minimum salary and employment conditions as Israeli workers, in accordance with the Israeli law.
The successful completion of the lottery marks another important milestone in the labour cooperation between Nepal and Israel. Both countries remain committed for transparency, fairness, and equal opportunity throughout the recruitment process.