Installer - Frameless Glass Doors/Windows
Fixes glass doors with their frames or installs new doors and windows using the required technical hardware.
Overview
A frameless Glass Doors/Windows Installer fixes the glass door along with the frame or installs new doors/windows using the required technical hardware. A frameless glass doors/windows installer is required to possess a thorough understanding of hardware and their uses as well as a detailed understanding of equipment such as locks, hinges, door closers and so on.
Where they work
- Construction agencies
- Architecture agencies
- Civil engineering firms
- Builders 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 frameless glass and windows installer 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), located in various States/UTs across India
- National Skill Training Institutes (NSTIs), located in various States/UTs across India
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Saint-Gobain Training Academy, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) – India Chapter, located in various States/UTs across India
- Asahi India Glass Ltd. (AIS) Training Centres, located in various States/UTs across India
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
- 1Assistant Frameless Glass Doors/Windows Installer
- 2Frameless Glass Doors/Windows Installer
Expected income
₹10,166 – ₹25,670 per month
The figures are indicative and subject to change. This is the India version of the same PayScale skill page that the Doors and Windows Fixer card cites for South Africa.
SourceRelated careers to explore
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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
Yash Malviya — He started assisting his father, who specialised in making doors and windows, at the young age of 14. After he joined in full time, he added his own expertise to the trade. He says: 'I live in a small town, am working from home and have regular work. What else do I want?'
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 945 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Skill=Window_or_Door_Installation/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
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.