vocational
Automobile Technician (ITI / Diploma)
India's EV boom needs skilled hands.
Typical earnings: ₹2–5 LPA; EV specialists and Gulf roles pay more
What is this career?
Automobile technicians repair and service cars, bikes and increasingly electric vehicles — a skill in massive demand from dealerships to factories.
What does this professional do?
Diagnoses vehicle problems, services engines and electrical systems, and works on EV batteries and electronics.
Who may enjoy this career?
Students who love vehicles, enjoy fixing things, and want a skill with guaranteed demand — including abroad.
What to do after Class 12
Not required — ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle / diploma routes start right after Class 10.
Course duration
2–3 years after Class 10
Approximate fees
₹2,000–₹30,000 total at government institutes — verify per state
Further study
Diploma → B.Tech lateral entry; EV specialisation.
Subjects to consider after Class 10
- Any stream; basic Science/Maths helps
Available courses
- ITI Motor Mechanic Vehicle (2 years)
- Diploma in Automobile Engineering (3 years)
- EV technician certifications
Entrance examinations
College options
- Government ITIs
- Government Polytechnics
- Company-run skill centres (Maruti, Hyundai, Tata)
Career opportunities
- Dealership service centres
- Auto manufacturers
- EV startups
- Gulf jobs (high pay)
- Own garage/workshop
Alternative careers
ITI Technician (other trades)Mechanical Engineer (via lateral entry)EV Specialist
Step-by-step roadmap
- 1Pass Class 10
- 2ITI/Polytechnic automobile trade
- 3Apprenticeship at dealership/factory
- 4Technician role
- 5EV/brand certifications
- 6Senior technician or own workshop