Rubber Technologist
Transforms rubber and other elastic materials into useful products such as automobile tyres, rubber mats and exercise bands.
Overview
A rubber technologist has expertise in transforming rubber and other forms of elastic into useful products, such as automobile tires, rubber mats, rubber stretching bands for exercise and so on.
Where they work
- Agriculture sector
- Automobiles industry
- Transportation companies
- Construction firms
- Telecommunication sector
- Electronics industry
- Defence and aerospace sector
- Computer industry
- Power transmissions
- Artificial limbs industry
- Pharmaceutical sector
Work environment
Research timings are generally fixed for 5 or 6 days a week and 8 or 9 hours every day. This may vary from organisation to organisation and shift system might be applicable.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like Science and Math
- You like to build things
- You like to do experiments
- You like to analyse problems/situations
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Complete 10+2 in the Science stream (Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics).
- 2Complete a Bachelor's degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Rubber and Plastic Technology.
Alternative route 2
- 1Complete a Diploma in Rubber Technology.
Alternative route 3
- 1Complete a Bachelor's degree, followed by a Master's degree (M.E./M.Tech.) in the same discipline.
Alternative route 4
- 1Complete a Bachelor's and Master's degree, after which you can also pursue a PhD in Rubber Technology.
Forms, exams and applications
For admissions the card says you must qualify an entrance examination at national level (JEE Main, JEE Advanced etc.), state level (WBJEE, AP EAMCET etc.) or institute level (VET, IP etc.). AP EAMCET is now held as AP EAPCET. Exam names, eligibility and dates change — check the official notification.
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 course is offered by the Department of Engineering. This list of institutes is indicative only. Please check if a private institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC and AICTE before applying.
Government institutes
- LD College of Engineering, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- Madras Institute of Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Government Polytechnic, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Tripura University, Suryamaninagar, Tripura
- Anna University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Gujarat Technological University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat
- Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kochi, Kerala
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Hindustan College of Engineering, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
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
- 1Engineer Trainee
- 2Assistant Engineer
- 3Senior Engineer
- 4Principal Engineer/Project Manager
- 5General Manager Engineering/Head of Engineering
- 6Chief Engineer/Vice President
- 7Chief Technology Officer/Director
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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 Science, Maths.
- 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
Ramesh Kumar Dua — Owner of Relaxo Footwears, one of the leading shoemakers in the country. Dua started his career as a trained rubber technologist from London who worked for his family's footwear and cycle-parts business since 1974. Today Relaxo Footwear has eight factories with the capacity to produce one million pairs a day.
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 987 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.payscale.com/research/IN/Industry=Rubber%2C_Rubber_Products/Salary
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) named on the card has been discontinued, and AP EAMCET is now held as AP EAPCET.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.