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Electrician
Manufacturing and Engineering

Electrician

1 Description of the job

An electrician installs, tests and repairs electrical wiring, fittings and equipment in homes, buildings and factories, following safety rules.

  • Install wiring, switches and lighting
  • Find and fix electrical faults
  • Maintain motors, panels and equipment

2 Skills required

Wiring & circuits Electrical safety Tool use Reading diagrams Troubleshooting Customer communication

3 Opportunities available in the market

A licence / ITI / wireman certificate improves pay; electricians are needed everywhere.

  • Construction, building and industrial maintenance firms
  • Electricity boards and utilities
  • Self-employment and contractors

4 Salary range

Fresher (0–2 yrs)₹12,000 – 18,000 / month
Mid-level (3–8 yrs)₹18,000 – 32,000 / month
Senior / specialistContractor / supervisor: ₹32,000 – 60,000 / 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

#StateMain hubsDemand
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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