Store Keeper (Construction)
Receives, stacks, stores and issues construction-site materials, and maintains the log book, entry/exit register and delivery/dispatch register.
Overview
A Construction Store Keeper is responsible for receiving incoming material, stacking, storing and issuing of materials along with carrying out necessary documentation at the construction site. They are also tasked with maintaining the log book, entry and exit register as well as the delivery and dispatch register.
Where they work
- Warehouses
- Construction agencies
- Builders
- Civil engineering companies 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 12 and being 18 years of age you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) store-keeping training course. (The card prints the level as 'Level 25', which is not a valid NSQF level — verify the actual level with the training provider.) A prior experience of 2 years is preferred.
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
- National Academy of Construction, Hyderabad, Telangana
- Indian School of Business Management and Administration, New Delhi
- Indian Institute of Skills Development Training, Panna, Madhya Pradesh
- National Skills Training Institute, Bengaluru, Karnataka
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 Store Keeper – Construction
- 2Store Keeper – Construction
Related careers to explore
Assistant Surveyor
Supports the surveyor in measuring land features, verifying on-site data, preparing maps and reports and presenting results to clients.
Draughtsman
Prepares, corrects and documents construction drawings, detailing the plans, processes, equipment needs and risks.
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 analysing.
- 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
Guddu Shukla — He started working as a salesman at a construction site, attracting many prospective customers, due to which he got promoted to the post of senior store manager. He maintains store records, ensures regular supplies, minimises wastage and so on. He initially earned INR 5,000 and now earns a substantial sum of INR 15,000 a month.
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 1003 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://www.ambitionbox.com/salaries/onshore-construction-salaries/store-keeper
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The NSQF level printed on the card ('Level 25') is not a valid NSQF level (the framework runs from Level 1 to Level 10); it is flagged rather than repeated as fact. 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.