ITI NCVET Approved by DGT ITI-004

ITI Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)

Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.

Requires 12th Science entry and trains for process plant operations. Among the best-paying ITI trades due to hiring by refineries, fertiliser and pharma majors including PSUs like IOCL and ONGC.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Class 12
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Requires 12th Science entry and trains for process plant operations. Among the best-paying ITI trades due to hiring by refineries, fertiliser and pharma majors including PSUs like IOCL and ONGC.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Maths.

How you get in. State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How it is studied. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

Admission rules change every year. Confirm eligibility, the entrance test and the calendar against the current official notification.

03 · Where this leads

Where this can lead

Where people work.

  • Refineries
  • Petrochemical plants
  • Fertiliser units
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Paint and specialty chemical plants

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Diploma in Chemical Engineering
  • DCS/process control certification
04 · Next steps

Cost, duration and indicative earnings

Indicative total course fee. Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total.

Indicative starting salary. 15,000 - 28,000 per month.

Typical duration. 2 years.

Fees and salaries here are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution and treat the salary as a starting range that varies by employer and location.

Entry

Who can apply

1 route into this course.

QualificationStreamMinimumSubjects
Class 12 Science - PCM — Physics, Chemistry and Maths

Percentages are indicative. State directorates and individual institutes set their own cut-offs, and reserved-category relaxations differ by state.

Outcomes

Careers this course leads to

2 routes mapped from this qualification.

Private plant operator (Maruti, Tata)
₹2–5 LPA start
Alternative route
Production Technician
Operates and tends production equipment on shift, monitoring the process, making adjustments and recording readings. In chemical and pharmaceutical plants, following the procedure exactly is the point.
Alternative route

A course supports eligibility and preparation. It never guarantees a particular job.

Pathways

Before and after this course

What you can study next

Diploma in Chemical Engineering
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)?

12th pass with Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) take?

2 years. Full-time at the ITI. Some trades also run under the Dual System of Training with an industry partner.

What does ITI Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant) cost?

Govt ITI: about 3,000 - 15,000 total; Private ITI: about 25,000 - 90,000 total. These are indicative ranges, not quotes. Confirm the current fee with the institution.

What can I study after ITI Attendant Operator (Chemical Plant)?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Diploma in Chemical Engineering, DCS/process control certification.