Multi Skill Technician (Electrical)
Installs, diagnoses and repairs faults in household electrical fixtures and appliances — lights, fans, geysers, water purifiers and mixers.
Overview
All households use a variety of electrical equipment and appliances at home like bulbs, fans, mixers, irons, electrical kettles and more. All of these need maintenance and repair from time to time. A Multi Skilled Technician (Electrical) is trained to install, diagnose and repair faults in these household fixtures and appliances like lights, fans, geysers, water purifiers and faulty mixer/juicer/grinder. All skills are taught mainly through practical sessions and they learn to use various kinds of electrical and mechanical tools like multimeter, solder, screwdriver set etc.
Where they work
- Repair shops
- Electrical shops
- Manufacturing units
- Official service/repair centres of electrical goods
Work environment
This line of work includes travel. A normal workday is 8/9 hours per day for 6 days a week. Overtime work may be there. Entrepreneurship: you can set up your own unit with experience and start your own electrical repair shop.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You like to solve problems
- You are comfortable in a team
- You are physically fit
- You have good communication skills
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 completion of class 8 and minimum age of 18, you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 course for Multi Skill Technician (Electrical).
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 Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal
- National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, Odisha
- Panjab University, Punjab
- Tezpur University, Assam
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh
- Chandigarh University, Mohali, Punjab
- Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar, Punjab
- Sharda University, Greater Noida, 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
- 1Not reproduced — the card prints the Electrician (General) ladder here; see the note below.
Expected income
₹6,000 – ₹15,000 per month
As printed, this is the salary of a Multi Skill Technician (Electrical) fresher. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
SourceRelated careers to explore
Electrician (General)
Installs, operates, maintains and repairs electrical devices and wiring so that appliances work properly.
Field Technician - Other Home Appliances
Installs and services home appliances — refrigerators, air conditioners, washing machines, water purifiers and microwaves — at customers' homes.
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
Vijeesh EV — A resident of Cherythuruthy, Shornur District in Kerala. After completing ITI in 2017 he was looking for a job when he heard about the training and placement opportunity provided by Skill Development India (SDI) Kochi. He joined SDI Kochi for the Electrician course, successfully completed 6 months' training and certification, and gained immense confidence in using and repairing all types of industrial electrical equipment. He appeared for and cleared an interview for an overseas placement at NBTC Kuwait, a pioneer Indian collaborated industry in Kuwait since 1977; the CTC offered to him was around 950 KD (approximately INR 2 lakh).
SourceThis 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 967 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3kXi94y
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
The growth path printed on this card — Assistant Electrician → Electrician, General → Electrician Supervisor — belongs to the Electrician (General) card, so it is not reproduced. Its institutes (IITs, NITs and other universities offering full engineering degrees) also do not match a vocational NSQF appliance-repair course; check with the training provider which institutes actually run this course.
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.