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ITI Instrument Mechanic

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Installation, calibration and maintenance of process instruments, transmitters and control loops. One of the better-paying ITI trades because of demand from refineries and process plants.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required
01 · Overview

Course overview

Installation, calibration and maintenance of process instruments, transmitters and control loops. One of the better-paying ITI trades because of demand from refineries and process plants.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 10th pass with Science 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 and petrochemicals
  • Fertiliser and cement plants
  • Pharmaceutical manufacturing
  • Power stations
  • Process industries

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • PLC/SCADA certification
  • Diploma in Instrumentation via lateral entry
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. 14,000 - 26,000 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 10 Any — Science 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.

Instrumentation Technician
Installs and calibrates process instruments and control loops. One of the better-paid ITI-level trades.
Alternative route
Maintenance Technician
Keeps plant and machinery running through planned maintenance and breakdown repair, across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation work. Every hour of downtime is visible, which is what makes the role valued.
Alternative route

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

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Instrument Mechanic?

10th pass with Science and Maths. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Instrument Mechanic 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 Instrument Mechanic 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 Instrument Mechanic?

NAPS Apprenticeship, PLC/SCADA certification, Diploma in Instrumentation via lateral entry.