DTH Set Top Box Installation and Service Technician
Installs DTH set-top boxes at customers' premises, connects them to TVs or home theatres, and finds and repairs faults.
Overview
Direct-to-Home (DTH) Set-Top Box or Cable Operators are a part of our life nowadays. There are many service providers at the national level and even local level who employ DTH Set Top Box Installation & Service Technicians in their organisation. These technicians are trained in installing the set-top box at the customer's premises. They connect the set-top box to the TV or home theatres. They are also trained in identifying the faults in the DTH system and carry out repairs. They are the link between the customers and the service providers. They also guide the customers for better service.
Where they work
- DTH service providers across India
- Local cable TV operators
Work environment
Work is around 9 hours per day and 6 days per week. Overtime and working in shifts are common. Travel and working outdoors is part of the job. Entrepreneurship: you can set up your own business in this line, and can even get an agency of a DTH company.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like working outdoors
- You like to assemble things
- You have good communication skills
- You are physically fit
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.
Route 1
- 1Minimum qualification: after completion of class 8 and with at least 2 years' work experience as a helper in this field you can enroll for a National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 course for DTH Set Top Box Installation & Service Technician.
Alternative route 2
- 1After completion of class 10 you can enroll for a National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 course for DTH Set Top Box Installation & Service Technician.
Alternative route 3
- 1After completion of an ITI Diploma in Electrical or Electronics you can enroll for a National Skill Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 course for DTH Set Top Box Installation & Service Technician.
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
- Indian Institute of Skill Development and Training, Indore, Madhya Pradesh
- Paschim Banga Society for Skill Development, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Advanced Training Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Government Polytechnic Institutes (various locations across India)
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Peerless Skill Academy, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Vskills, Pitampura, New Delhi
- Sunaina Samriddhi Foundation, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
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
- 1Helper
- 2DTH Set-top Box Installer and Service Technician
- 3Supervisor
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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.
Example from the field
Abhishek Tiwari — He is from Bhopal. After school he started working with a local cable operator as a helper. He continued in this work for 5 years and then started his own business, slowly taking up work in nearby villages to provide cable TV channels. After the boom in DTH he shifted his focus to DTH and now installs more than 100 DTH set top boxes every year, along with service, repair and other required support. He is happy with his business.
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 911 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3riUsrf
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
'Indian Institute of Skill Development and Taining' is corrected to Training. Peerless Skill Academy, Vskills and Sunaina Samriddhi Foundation, listed under government institutes, are private organisations, so they are shown under private institutes here. The example from the field is credited to an 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.