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ITI Solar Technician (Electrical)

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Installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV systems. Directly aligned with PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar expansion, making it one of the fastest-growing skilled trades.

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

Course overview

Installation, commissioning and maintenance of solar PV systems. Directly aligned with PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar expansion, making it one of the fastest-growing skilled trades.

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.

  • Solar EPC companies
  • Rooftop solar installers
  • Renewable energy plants
  • State renewable energy agencies
  • Self-employment

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • SCGJ (Skill Council for Green Jobs) certification
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering
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. 12,000 - 22,000 per month.

Typical duration. 1 year.

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

5 routes mapped from this qualification.

Solar Technician
Installs and maintains solar panels, mounting structures, inverters and wiring on rooftops and small plants. Electrical skill plus comfort working at height.
Alternative route
Solar Plant O&M Technician
Operates and maintains a solar plant - cleaning, inverter checks, fault-finding and generation records - often at a remote site. Output data is the measure of how well the job is done.
Alternative route
Solar Business Owner
Runs a solar installation business - sales, survey, procurement, installation crews and after-sales service. Subsidy paperwork and net-metering approvals are part of the job.
Alternative route
Rooftop Solar Supervisor
Supervises rooftop solar installations - survey, mounting, wiring, commissioning and safety - and signs off the work. A growing role as rooftop capacity expands under state and national schemes.
Alternative route
Solar PV Installer
Installs and commissions rooftop and ground-mounted solar systems. Directly tied to national rooftop solar expansion.
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 Electrical Engineering (Polytechnic)
Direct · Alternative route
Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Solar Technician (Electrical)?

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

How long does ITI Solar Technician (Electrical) take?

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

What does ITI Solar Technician (Electrical) 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 Solar Technician (Electrical)?

NAPS Apprenticeship, SCGJ (Skill Council for Green Jobs) certification, Diploma in Electrical Engineering.