Construction

Draughtsman

Salary range₹1.8 – 3 LPA → ₹3 – 5.5 LPA Top hiring statesMaharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A draughtsman prepares accurate technical drawings and plans for buildings, machines and civil works, now mostly using CAD software.

Convert engineers' and architects' sketches into drawings
Prepare plans, sections and detail drawings
Revise drawings and maintain files

2 Skills required

Technical drawing AutoCAD Geometry Attention to detail Reading specifications Teamwork

3 Opportunities available in the market

ITI / diploma draughtsmen are needed in construction, engineering and government works departments.

Architecture and engineering firms
Construction and manufacturing companies
PWD, railways and irrigation departments

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹1.8 – 3 LPA≈ ₹15K – ₹25K / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹3 – 5.5 LPA≈ ₹25K – ₹46K / month

Senior / specialist₹6 – 10 LPA≈ ₹50K – ₹83K / month

Indicative only. These ranges are estimates compiled from general industry knowledge and public pay surveys, not audited figures. Actual pay depends on the employer, city, qualification, certifications and experience. Check current job listings before deciding.

5 Job openings — which states have more

#	State	Main hubs	Demand
1	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	High demand
2	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
3	Karnataka Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	Bengaluru, Mysuru, Mangaluru	High demand

Indicative ranking of where employers and training institutions in this field are concentrated — not an official count of vacancies. Check the National Career Service portal (ncs.gov.in) and the government job portal for current openings.

Government job portal: National Career Service (ncs.gov.in)

Current openings — BiharCareer

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