Doors and Windows Fixer
Installs doors and windows to clients' instructions, and fixes frames and subframes before fitting them.
Overview
A Doors and Windows Fixer is tasked with the installation of doors and windows in a room as per the instructions of clients. A doors and windows fixer also has to sometimes fix frames and subframes for doors and windows before fitting them.
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 pay attention to details while working
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 National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Doors and Windows Fixer training.
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.
- Aptech 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 Doors and Windows Fixer
- 3Lead Doors and Windows Fixer
Expected income
₹10,200 – ₹26,000 per month
The figures are indicative and subject to change. The card's source is a PayScale page for South Africa (ZA) rather than India, so the range may not reflect Indian pay.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Installer - Frameless Glass Doors/Windows
Fixes glass doors with their frames or installs new doors and windows using the required technical hardware.
Assistant Carpenter (Wooden Furniture)
Assists the carpenter in cutting, shaping and assembling furniture parts, and maintains the tools used.
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
Sanju Malviya — He was just 14 years old, in class 10, when he started assisting his uncle with carpentry. He started working full time and was the first one to get into this field. It took him 15 years to start working independently and set up his own shop. He is skilled in woodworking as well as door and window frame work, earns around INR 15,000 a month and feels happy and contented.
Source: a personal interview, as credited on the printed card — no public page to link to.
This 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 907 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/ZA/Skill=Window_or_Door_Installation/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Aptech Ltd., listed under government institutes, is a private company, so it is shown under private institutes here. The example from the field is credited to a personal interview, so no link is shown.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.