Fitter (Electrical and Electronic Assembly)
Assembles the parts of electrical and electronic products — manually, with machines and by soldering — and repairs and maintains them.
Overview
Any electrical/electronic product made in factories requires a skilled person to assemble different parts of the product to make it fully functional. Fitters – Electrical and Electronic are trained in the assembly and sub-assembly of the components manually, with machines, through soldering etc. They are also trained in repair and maintenance of these products.
Where they work
- Electrical and electronic factories
- Machine tool companies
- Machine distributing companies
- Machine servicing companies
Work environment
Working hours are about 8/9 hours per day and 5/6 days per week. Shift duty is common.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to assemble things
- You like to analyse problems
- You like to solve mathematical problems
- You are physically fit
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 at least class 10 and with a diploma in Electrical or Electronics, and a minimum age of 18, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 3 course for Fitter – Electrical and Electronic Assembly.
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
The course is offered by the different departments. This list of institutes is indicative only.
Government institutes
- Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, Odisha
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) (multiple cities across India)
- Government Polytechnic (multiple cities across India)
- Engineering Staff College of India (ESCI), Hyderabad, Telangana
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
- 1Fitter – Electrical and Electronic Assembly
- 2Mechanic – Electrical and Electronic Assembly
- 3Supervisor – Electrical and Electronic Assembly
Expected income
₹7,000 – ₹15,000 per month
As printed: a fresher earns about INR 7,000 to 10,000 per month, and a Fitter with 2 to 3 years' experience or more about INR 10,000 to 15,000 per month. 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
Ketanbhai Bharatbhai Godavariya — A native of Rampara Village, Barwala Taluka of Botad District, Gujarat. He heard that the Skill Development Institute (SDI), Ahmedabad provides specialised vocational training for unemployed youth and job opportunities after successful completion. He enrolled in the Fitter course and underwent 6 months of training. After completing it he was placed as an Operator with Pal Shell Cast Pvt. Ltd. with a monthly salary of INR 8,320. He is grateful to the Skill Development Institute, Ahmedabad for the opportunity.
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 921 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3XCA6Ec
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.