The energy group’s profits fell by 37% in the second quarter as a result of extended period of reduced oil prices.
The job reduction plan comes in line with the firm’s strategy to cut $4bn in operating costs.
The company intends to reduce capital investment by $7bn from 2014 levels to $30bn this year, and divest $30bn assets between 2016 and 2018.
Shell CEO Ben van Beurden said: "We have to be resilient in a world where oil prices remain low for some time, whilst keeping an eye on recovery.
"These are challenging times for the industry, and we are responding with urgency and determination, but also with a great sense of excitement for the future."
The company plans to reduce costs further in 2016 and continue to assess ongoing projects under construction, and medium term investment options in an effort to balance returns, affordability and medium term growth potential.
The European Union antitrust regulators are expected to decide on Shell’s $70bn acquisition of BG group by 2 September.
"We will re-shape the company once this transaction is complete. This will include reduced exploration spend, a fresh look at capital allocation in longer term plays, and asset sales spanning upstream and downstream," Beurden noted.
Separately, Royal Dutch Shell has signed an agreement to sell 33.3% stake in refiner Showa Shell Sekiyu to Idemitsu Kosan for approximately JPY169bn ($1.4bn).
