Handicrafts, Furniture & Fittings

Assistant Carpenter

Salary range₹10,000 – 15,000 / month → ₹15,000 – 28,000 / month Top hiring statesUttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra Current openingsNo jobs found

1 Description of the job

An assistant carpenter helps a skilled carpenter cut, plane, join and finish wood for furniture, doors and fittings.

Measure, cut and prepare wood
Assist in making and fixing furniture
Sand and polish finished work

2 Skills required

Wood cutting & joining Measuring Tool use Safety Finishing Willingness to learn

3 Opportunities available in the market

Carpenters are in steady demand for housing, interiors and furniture units.

Furniture factories and workshops
Interior contractors and builders
Self-employment

4 Salary range

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

Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹15,000 – 28,000 / month

Senior / specialistSkilled carpenter / contractor: ₹28,000 – 55,000 / 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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