Construction

Helper – Shuttering Carpenter

Salary range₹10,000 – 15,000 / month → ₹15,000 – 25,000 / month Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

A shuttering carpenter's helper helps make and fix the wooden or metal moulds (formwork) into which concrete is poured.

Carry and cut formwork material
Help fix and align shuttering
Remove and clean shuttering after concreting

2 Skills required

Basic carpentry Measuring Physical fitness Safety Teamwork Reading simple instructions

3 Opportunities available in the market

Concrete construction cannot happen without formwork crews, so helpers have steady entry-level work.

Building and infrastructure contractors
Formwork and scaffolding companies
Labour contractors

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹10,000 – 15,000 / month

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹15,000 – 25,000 / month

Senior / specialistSkilled carpenter: ₹22,000 – 36,000 / 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	Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi	High demand
2	Bihar Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	Patna, Gaya, Muzaffarpur	High demand
3	Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur	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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