Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer
Prepares for false ceiling and drywall installation — measuring, marking, cutting and fixing the drywall boards.
Overview
An Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer is responsible for preparing prior to installation of the false ceiling or drywall in a house. They are tasked with measuring, marking, cutting, and fixing of the dry wall boards for drywall installation.
Where they work
- Residential complexes
- Housing societies
- Schools
- College buildings
- Construction agencies and so on
Work environment
You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are physically fit
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
- You are comfortable working in a team
- You are organized in your work
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment. NSQF course levels, entry requirements and availability change — verify with the training provider.
- 1Minimum qualification: after completing class 8 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 3 Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer course.
Forms, exams and applications
Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.
Where to apply
This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs)
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Small Skill Development Ltd., Thane, Maharashtra
- Saint-Gobain Gyproc Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai, Maharashtra
These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.
Career outcomes
Growth path
- 1Helper
- 2Assistant False Ceiling and Drywall Installer
- 3Chargehand False Ceiling and Drywall Installer
- 4Senior Installer
- 5Supervisor
- 6Site Manager
Related careers to explore
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Decorates metallic and wooden surfaces — preparing them and applying paint to a uniform film thickness.
Student action plan
What you can do this month
- Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
- Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Any Stream.
- Look for a school club, competition or online course related to building.
- Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
- Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.
Example from the field
Ala Singh — He went to Mayo School of Arts (National College of Arts, Lahore) in 1883–1884, where he mastered the art of plaster of Paris and carpentry under Bhai Ram Singh and Sir Ganga Ram, veterans of the Sikh architectural school of thought. From 1890 he worked with his masters and other architects. He assisted in the design of the Imperial Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, and in ceiling plastering and woodwork at the Indian Military Academy, Lalgarh Palace, Lakshmi Niwas Palace, Gajner Palace and Bejoy Bhawan (Veterinary University). A century later his grandson Swaranjit Singh found testimonials to his brilliance at his old house near Manna Singh Chowk in the walled city of Amritsar.
SourceThis profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 869 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/41gCHpy
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Two of the three institutes listed under government institutes — Small Skill Development Ltd., Thane and Saint-Gobain Gyproc Pvt. Ltd., Mumbai — are private companies, so they are shown under private institutes here.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.