SKILLED TRADES AND VOCATIONAL (NSQF)

Electronics Mechanic

Test and repair electronic equipment such as TVs, power supplies, CCTV and control boards.

Science and Maths from Class 10 After Class 10 Private sector

Facts checked 29/10/2026

Is this for me?

People in this work enjoy

Hands-on problem solving, where you find a fault step by step
Seeing a dead board or TV work again
Working with tools, meters and circuits rather than sitting at a desk

It may not suit you if you dislike

Long hours on your feet or at a bench, with heat, dust and solder fumes
Pay can start low, and growth needs experience or further courses
Some jobs are shop-floor or plant-based, with shifts and rules you must follow strictly

Class 11–12 subjects: Class 10 passed with Science and Mathematics, or an equivalent vocational subject in the same sector. The DGT trade needs a minimum age of 14 on the first day of the session. Check your state's ITI admission notice for the exact marks cut-off.
First degree: ITI Electronics Mechanic, a 2-year course at NSQF Level 4 under the DGT's Craftsmen Training Scheme. You get a National Trade Certificate on passing.
Entrance exams: Merit-based ITI admission through your state's online portal. The trade test is taken at the end of the second year.
Licence or registration: None needed to start working.

Subjects that keep this door openClass 11–12: Physics + Mathematics.Science and Maths from Class 10.Way back: You can add the missing subject later as an extra subject (for example through NIOS) and still apply, but check the exam's and college's rules. A longer road, but open.Check your subjects against every career

What the work is like

Finding and fixing faults in TVs, LED lights, power supplies, CCTV cameras, inverters and control boards. Using a multimeter, soldering iron and test instruments. Reading circuit diagrams and replacing faulty parts. Working in repair shops, service centres, factories and plants.

A day in the work
A typical day starts with a list of sets or boards brought in for repair, often with a customer note about the fault. You test each unit with a multimeter and a power supply, trace the faulty part on the circuit diagram, and replace it with a soldering iron. Many days end with a test run and a short note for the customer on what was fixed.

The path, step by step

Step 1 · Class 8–10Keep Science and Maths strong. Learn to use a multimeter and a soldering iron under supervision, and build small circuits at home.
Step 2 · After Class 10Apply to a government ITI for the Electronics Mechanic trade through your state's merit-based online admission process. Private ITIs also offer the trade, usually at higher fees.
Step 3 · Years 1–2 at ITILearn workshop safety, fitting and drilling, AC and DC measurements, electronic components, circuit and layout drawing, and repair of LED and LCD TVs. The course also includes project work and about 300 hours of on-the-job training or a group project.
Step 4 · End of Year 2Take the trade test. On passing, you get the National Trade Certificate from DGT, which is recognised across India.
Step 5 · ApprenticeshipLook for an apprenticeship in an industry or service setting under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme or through an employer. Stipend levels are not confirmed in this profile. (reported — check with the official body)
Optional · After the tradeSome DGT Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses are open to ITI passouts. Many people also move on to a polytechnic diploma in electronics.

Time and money

Stage	Time	Government college or body	Private college	Help available
Class 8–10: build basics at school and home	Class 8–10 (school years)	Your school's fees	—	—
ITI Electronics Mechanic, government ITI (2-year course, NSQF Level 4)	2 years	Govt ITIs charge little tuition in many states; Telangana 2024: no tuition fee except some seats, small annual charges	Private ITIs charge much more; check the college's fee page	Free or low-cost places often available for SC/ST and some other categories; girls and persons with disabilities exempt from government fee component in one state (2026 guideline)
ITI Electronics Mechanic, private ITI (2-year course)	2 years	—	Check the college's fee page	—
Trade test and National Trade Certificate (DGT)	End of Year 2	Check the notice for exam fees	Check the notice for exam fees	—
Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship Training Scheme or employer)	Duration not stated on page	Stipend not confirmed on page (reported)	Stipend not confirmed on page (reported)	Apprenticeship stipend not confirmed; check with the employer or scheme

Total timeAbout 2 years after Class 10 for the ITI, plus apprenticeship time not stated on the page

Total costDepends mostly on the college you choose — compare fee pages.

Good to knowElectronics Mechanic is a skilled trade, not a degree; the apprenticeship stipend is not confirmed on this page, so ask before you join.

Fees from: Telangana ITI admissions 2024, tuition fee annexure (state government) · ITI online admission 2026 registration guidelines and fee structure (state government PDF). Fees change every year — check the college's own fee page before you pay.

What people earn

Pay for electronics repair work depends on your certificate, your skill, the employer and the city, and it usually grows with years of hands-on experience.

Myth and fact

Myth: ~~ITI is only for students who did badly in school.~~

Fact: ITI is a short, practical course with its own national certificate. Many students choose it because they like hands-on work and want a job skill early.

For girls and students with disabilities

The DGT curriculum lists the Electronics Mechanic trade as open to people with several disabilities, such as locomotor, hearing, visual and learning disabilities. A 2026 state ITI admission guideline also exempts girls and persons with disabilities from the government component of fees, in that state.

Try it now

Class 7–9With a parent's supervision, build a simple battery-powered LED torch from a breadboard kit or spare parts, and note what each part does.
Class 10–12Take a free basic electronics course on NPTEL to learn how circuits and components work, and practise reading simple circuit diagrams.Open link ↗
College or afterSpend a half day at a local TV, mobile or appliance repair shop, with the owner's permission, to see how faults are diagnosed and fixed.

Good to know

Electronics Mechanic is a skilled trade, not a degree. You can start work after the ITI and an apprenticeship, and move up with experience or further study.
The DGT has revised this curriculum more than once, so ask your ITI which syllabus version your batch follows.
Choose a government ITI where you can get hands-on lab time. Ask to see the workshop and tools before you join.

Sources: DGT Competency Based Curriculum, Electronics Mechanic (CTS, NSQF Level 4), revised July 2022 · DGT curriculum, Electronics Mechanic under the Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NSQF Level 5) · Telangana ITI admissions 2024, tuition fee annexure (state government) · ITI online admission 2026 registration guidelines and fee structure (state government PDF)