Solar and LED Technician
Installs and maintains solar photovoltaic panels and LED lighting — preparing the site, fixing panels and lights, and repairing faults.
Overview
Solar panels are increasingly being used as an alternate source of energy in varied organisations and residences. Solar and LED Technicians are taught the basic concepts of electricity, electronics, LED and solar photovoltaic (PV) systems. They are also trained to prepare the work area, the structures for panel installation, fix solar LED lightings and connect them to the solar panels using appropriate tools and equipment. They learn how to install PV panels in roof structures as well as non-roof structures. They are even trained to identify possible faults in a non-functioning system and to rectify these faults. They not only install but also maintain the system.
Where they work
- Solar installation companies
- Solar appliance stores
- Solar panel manufacturers
- Solar energy consultants
Work environment
Working 9/10 hours per day and 5/6 days a week is common. This job includes travel. Entrepreneurship: you can provide your services to solar installation companies on a contractual basis.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.
Skills and interests
This career might suit you if…
- You have good communication skills
- You like to build or assemble things
- You have good eye-to-hand coordination
- 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 12 in the Science stream you can enrol for a National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) course for Solar & LED Technician Level 4.
Alternative route 2
- 1After completion of ITI in Electrical/Electronics you can enrol for an NSQF course for Solar & LED Technician Level 4.
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 card lists a single set of institutes rather than separate government and private sections; all five are sector skill councils or public education bodies, so they are shown under government institutes here.
Government institutes
- Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI), New Delhi
- State Council of Educational Research and Training, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Central Staff Training and Research Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
- All India Council for Technical Education, New Delhi
- National Skill Development Corporation, New Delhi
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
- 1Solar Panel Assistant
- 2Solar Panel Installation Technician
- 3Senior Installation Technician
Expected income
₹18,000 – ₹35,000 per month
As printed, this is the salary of a Solar and LED Technician fresher. The figures are indicative and subject to change.
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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 Science, 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
Ashorba Gaiwkwad — 'My father is a farmer. We have less than 2 acres of land on which whatever farming we did was the source of our income. This money was not enough for the upkeep of my family. Because of poor financial conditions, I had to drop out of the education system after completion of 12th. I used to help my father on the farm but the efforts were not giving me results. When I came to know about the PMKVY programme I decided to enrol for the training of Solar Panel Technician. I learnt in-depth about the equipment and solar energy uses. On completion of the training, MOSAIC, my training company, helped me get a job at Advik Pvt. Ltd. as machine operator with a salary of INR 15,500 per month. This training changed not only my life but my family's life too. My father is happy and proud of me. I want to say that PMKVY training is an excellent platform for the youth to follow their dreams and make them come true. With the help of this training, I am a certified person now and I am looking forward to a bright future.'
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 997 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
- Income source: https://bit.ly/3wKje2D
- 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.