Nursing & Healthcare
Nursing, elderly care, medical assistance
Germany recognises 325 training occupations. These eight are the areas where Indian applicants are actually being hired — with the language level, length and entry requirements for each.
| Sector | German | Length | Competition | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing & Healthcare | B2 | 3 years | Highest demand | Details |
| Information Technology | B1 | 3 to 3.5 years | Fast growing | Details |
| Engineering & Mechanical | B1 | 3.5 years | Industry standard | Details |
| Hospitality & Hotel | B1 | 3 years | Broad intake | Details |
| Food & Beverages | B1 | 3 years | Steady intake | Details |
| Logistics & Supply Chain | B1 | 2 to 3 years | High volume | Details |
| Banking & Finance | B2 | 2.5 to 3 years | Most selective | Details |
| Skilled Trades | B1 | 3 to 3.5 years | Chronic shortage | Details |
Pay is not listed per sector because no primary source publishes reliable per-sector figures for apprentices. Nationally, the statutory minimum is €724 a month in 2026 and the first-year average among collectively bargained employers was €1,117 in 2025 (BIBB). Your actual figure depends on the employer and the state.
Nursing, elderly care, medical assistance
Software development, systems administration, IT support
Mechatronics, automotive, electronics
Hotel management, culinary, events
Food production, bakery, quality control
Warehousing, freight forwarding, inventory systems
Bank clerk, insurance, financial administration
Construction, electrical, plumbing, industrial
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