Electric Vehicle Technician

Servicing and repairing electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, cars and buses. Checking batteries and battery management systems, motors and controllers, chargers and wiring. Finding faults with diagnostic tools, replacing parts, and following safety rules for high-voltage systems.

A day in the work
You start by checking the day's job cards: an e-scooter that loses range, a car with a charging error, an e-rickshaw with a weak motor. You plug in a diagnostic tool, read the fault codes, and test the battery, wiring and controller with a multimeter, wearing insulated gloves and following safety steps. After you replace or repair a part, you test-ride or test-charge the vehicle and note what you did. In between, you explain the problem to the customer in simple words.

1. Step 1 · Class 9–10Pay attention to Science and Maths, especially electricity and circuits. Pass Class 10. Some ITI trades, such as Electrician, ask for Science and Maths in Class 10.
2. Step 2 · After Class 10Pick a route. Option 1: ITI Mechanic Electric Vehicle, a 2-year DGT trade. It may not be offered in every ITI, so check the trade list of ITIs near you. Option 2: ITI Electrician, a widely available 2-year trade. Option 3: a 3-year diploma in electrical, mechanical or automobile engineering. (reported — check with the official body)
3. Step 3 · 2 years (ITI)Train at an ITI: 2,400 hours of training plus 300 hours of on-the-job training or a group project. The Mechanic Electric Vehicle syllabus covers motors, motor controllers, battery packs, battery management systems and charging systems. You get the National Trade Certificate from DGT.
4. Step 4 · A few months, after ITI or diplomaGet the ASDC Electric Vehicle Service Technician certificate (QP ASC/Q1429, NSQF Level 4). The latest version accepts Class 10 plus a 2-year NTC/NAC, or Class 12 pass. You choose a vehicle type: 2-wheeler, 3-wheeler, 4-wheeler, or bus and heavy vehicle. An older ASDC model curriculum listed 360 to 720 hours of training.
5. Step 5 · First job or apprenticeshipStart as an assistant or apprentice at an EV service centre, dealership, fleet workshop or charging-network company. Register on the Apprenticeship India portal to find paid apprenticeships. Hiring depends on your city and the brands present there (reported). (reported — check with the official body)
6. Step 6 · With experienceMove up to lead technician or supervisor. ASDC has a higher qualification, EV Service Lead Technician (ASC/Q1424). DGT also lists Advanced Diploma (Vocational) courses and the Craft Instructor Training Scheme (to teach in ITIs) as next steps. Some technicians open their own workshop.

• ITI Mechanic Electric Vehicle (EV-specific)A 2-year DGT trade built around EV motors, batteries, controllers and charging. Add the ASDC certificate later if employers ask for it.
• ITI Electrician, then EV certificateA 2-year trade in electrical wiring and machines. It is easier to find near home. Follow it with the ASDC EV Service Technician course so you learn battery and EV-specific work.
• Diploma, then EV certificateA 3-year diploma in electrical, mechanical or automobile engineering after Class 10, followed by the ASDC EV certificate. It is longer, but gives a broader base and more options later. This route is reported, not taken from an official page.
• After Class 12The ASDC qualification accepts Class 12 pass as entry. You can go straight to the short EV technician course, then an apprenticeship.

Fees from: PIB (MSDE, Feb 2026): National Apprenticeship Promotion and Training Schemes · DGT: Mechanic Electric Vehicle curriculum. Fees change every year — check the college's own fee page before you pay.

Pay is modest at the start, especially during apprenticeship, and rises with experience, a certificate in battery and diagnostic work, and the skill to handle several brands. Big-city dealerships and fleet or manufacturer service networks usually pay more than small local workshops.

Government ITIs reserve seats for women and for persons with disabilities, but the percentages differ by state. For example, the Chandigarh ITI prospectus reserves 30% of seats for women, and 4% for Divyang candidates. DGT lists which disabilities are eligible for each trade, so check the ITI's notice for your trade (Mechanic Electric Vehicle or Electrician) and your disability type before applying.

• Class 7–9With your science teacher or at home with a parent, build a simple circuit with a battery, switch and small motor or bulb. Then try it in series and in parallel and note what changes. Use only small batteries, never mains electricity.
• Class 10–12Search for a free electric-vehicle or basic electrical-circuits course on NPTEL or SWAYAM and watch the first lecture. Write down five parts of an EV that you did not know about, such as the motor controller and battery management system.Open link ↗
• College or afterCreate a free profile on the Apprenticeship India portal and look at automotive and electric vehicle apprenticeship listings in your area. Note which skills and certificates employers ask for.Open link ↗

• Safety comes first. EV battery packs carry high voltage. The ASDC model curriculum has a separate 180-hour module on high-voltage and fire safety. Never open a battery pack or charger at home.
• ASDC entry rules have changed between versions. An older curriculum asked for an ITI in motor vehicle or auto-electrical trades plus a driving licence and basic computer skills. The latest qualification pack accepts Class 10 plus a 2-year NTC/NAC, or Class 12. Check the training centre's current rule.
• Demand is growing but depends on government policy and sales. As of June 2026, the Ministry of Heavy Industries reported 26.59 lakh EVs sold under PM E-DRIVE. The scheme runs to March 2028, but the e-2-wheeler incentive window ended on 31 July 2026. Sales in some segments may change.
• Always check that your ITI is affiliated to DGT/NCVT, so your certificate is valid across India. Short courses from private trainers vary in quality.