Automotive Electrician
Assesses, services and repairs the electrical and electronic parts of a vehicle, across all its electrical sub-systems.
Overview
An Automotive Electrician needs to assess service and repair of the electrical and the electronic parts of a vehicle. They analyse the various electrical sub-systems across the vehicle's body. Automotive Electricians are trained to repair and maintain all these parts.
Where they work
- Automobile service centres
- Dealerships
- Manufacturing plants
Work environment
8 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 have a technical bent of mind
- You are physically fit
- You are comfortable working in a team
- You have good hand-to-eye coordination
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.
Route 1
- 1Minimum qualification: after completion of class 10, with a minimum age of 18, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 course for Automotive Electrician.
Alternative route 2
- 1If you have an existing NSQF certificate (Four Wheeler Service Assistant) with 1 to 2 years of experience you can opt for the Automotive Electrician Level 4 course. A driving licence and basic computer skills are a requirement.
Alternative route 3
- 1A Diploma in an Automotive Electrical course from an Industrial Training Institute. After the ITI Electrician course you can go for a Diploma in Electrical Engineering (direct 2nd year) for 2 years, and after completing the diploma you can go in for B.Tech/BE (2nd year) and complete it in 3 years.
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 Automotive Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Automotive Electronics Institute, New Delhi
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
- 1Automotive Electrician
- 2Automotive Senior Electrician
Related careers to explore
Auto Service Technician
Services, maintains and repairs motor vehicles, and keeps workshop supplies, tools and spare parts in order.
Electric Vehicle Assembly Technician
Assembles the components of an electric vehicle.
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
Pratibha Kumbhar — A 35-year-old mother of two who is making up for lost time. She worked in her husband's tailoring shop until she heard about training in soldering and a job opportunity in a fast-expanding electric vehicle company. She undertook the training and now assembles circuits for EV speedometers at a factory in Pune — her first job as a formal worker with fixed wages. 'I work fixed hours and I am financially independent,' she said, assembling circuits on an all-female shop floor at Kinetic Communications, a manufacturer of EV components and a subsidiary of the Indian auto-maker Kinetic Group.
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 881 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3ZJFyGG
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
'Automative Electronics Institute' is corrected to Automotive Electronics Institute.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.