Tower Technician
Keeps a telecom tower site live around the clock, maintaining and repairing level-1 faults and reporting maintenance issues to a supervisor.
Overview
Tower Technicians work in the telecom industry. The tasks of a Tower Technician include maintaining a site live 24x7. They have to maintain and repair level-1 faults/issues at telecom tower sites. They report preventive and corrective maintenance faults to the supervisor on time. They also need to travel inter-state and work during odd hours, whenever required.
Where they work
- Telecom companies across India
- Internet service providers across India
Work environment
You will be working for 9/10 hours every day and for 6 days a week. There might be overtime work.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- They are fond of technical work
- They are physically fit
- They like working outdoors
- They are comfortable working in a team
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 or an ITI Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Tower Technician course.
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
- Bharat Technical Institute, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
- Tata Power Skill Development Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Rashtriya Technical Institute, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand
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
- 1Tower Assistant
- 2Tower Technician
- 3Senior Tower Technician
Expected income
₹10,000 – ₹18,000 per month
As printed: a fresher earns about INR 10,000 to 12,000 per month, and a Tower Technician with some experience about INR 15,000 to 18,000 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.
Sources and update notice
- Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 1013 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3xyjYbk
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
This card has no example from the field, so none 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.