Auto Service Technician
Services, maintains and repairs motor vehicles, and keeps workshop supplies, tools and spare parts in order.
Overview
An Auto Service Technician plays an important part in the service, maintenance and mechanical repairs of any part of the motor vehicle. Apart from maintenance and repairing of the vehicle they are responsible for procuring workshop supplies and tools as directed by their supervisors. They also maintain an inventory of tools and spare parts for vehicles.
Where they work
- Automotive service centres
- Dealerships
- Manufacturing plants
Work environment
Generally you have to work for 8/9 hours per day for 6 days a week. Work may involve shifts and overtime during busy seasons.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to solve technical problems
- You are comfortable working in a team
- You are physically fit
- You are organised 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 completion of class 8, with a minimum age of 18, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 3 course for Auto Service Technician.
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)
- Central Institute of Road Transport, Maharashtra
- Institute of Automobile Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Automech Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka
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
- 1Auto Service Technician Level 3
- 2Auto Service Technician Level 4 (Mechanic)
- 3Auto Service Technician Level 5 (Master Mechanic)
- 4Auto Service Technician Level 6 (Supervisor)
Expected income
₹8,000 – ₹10,000 per month
As printed, this is the salary of an Auto Service Technician at Level 3. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
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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
Harjindar Singh — After completing his class 12 examinations he was looking for a job. He came to know of MITCON and the opportunity of training in the automotive sector followed by a job. MITCON's field staff made him aware of a free skill development programme in two-wheeler repairing conducted by the Ministry of MSME with MITCON as a partner institution. He underwent the training, completed the course and received a completion certificate from the Ministry of MSME. He started working under the supervision of a senior service manager at a Bajaj service station, and after completing his apprenticeship joined as a service advisor, earning INR 8,000, which enables him to support his family.
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 877 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
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