A general duty assistant (GDA) supports nurses and patients in hospitals: helping with bathing, feeding, moving patients, cleaning and basic care tasks.
A short course after 10th / 12th is enough; hospitals and home-care agencies hire GDAs in large numbers.
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.
| # | State | Main hubs | Demand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Uttar Pradesh Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi |
Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi | High demand |
| 2 | Maharashtra Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur |
Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur | High demand |
| 3 | Delhi NCR Delhi, Gurugram, Noida |
Delhi, Gurugram, Noida | 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)
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