Plumber
Maintains, services, repairs and installs sanitary fixtures and plumbing systems.
Overview
A Plumber assists in the maintenance and servicing of sanitary fixtures. They also replace and repair sanitary fixtures and fittings. They are trained to diagnose the problem in the plumbing system. They follow safety and health regulations while doing their work.
Where they work
- Construction companies
- Residential complexes and buildings
- Corporate organizations and complexes
- Malls and departmental stores
- Hospitals, restaurants and hotels
- Companies dealing with plumbing work
Work environment
It is a field job and entails travel from different work sites. You may have to work in constricted and moist spaces, work daytime hours and put in extra hours to complete a project. Entrepreneurship: after a few years of experience you can be self-employed and take on projects independently, or join service aggregator companies.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You are good at working independently
- You like putting things together or assembling things
- You like to help people
- You like to have clear instructions to follow
Eligibility and education roadmap
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.
Route 1
- 1Minimum Qualification
- 2After completing Class 8 and with 2 years of experience as an assistant plumber, you can pursue National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) Level 4 training for Plumbing.
Alternative route 2
- 1After completing Class 10 they can complete an I.T.I (Industrial Training Institute) course in Plumbing, then pursue NSQF Level 4 training in Plumbing.
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
Government institutes
- Polytechnic Institutes, located in various State/UTs across India
- Industrial Training Institutes (ITI), located in various State/UTs across India
Private institutes
Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.
- Advanced Training Institute (ATI), located in various State/UTs across India
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
- 2Assistant Plumber
- 3Plumber (General)
- 4Plumber (General) – II
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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
Shailaja — Shailaja and her daughters took full training in plumbing from the Skill India mission and she is now a sought-after plumber in her area, earning at least Rs 6,000 a month. The Jagriti Seva Sansthan (JSS) selected 20 people, including Shailaja from the Sholayar tribal colony, for a three-month course in 2020–21.
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 977 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3jKwile
- Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21
Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.