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ITI Wireman

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Focused on internal and external electrical wiring, distribution boards and earthing. A common route to obtaining a state Electrical Contractor licence for independent practice.

Am I eligible?
Duration
2 years
Entry after
Class 10
Entrance exam
None
Study mode
OnCampus
Licence
Not required for employment. A state Electrical Supervisor / Contractor licence is required to take up electrical contracting work independently
01 · Overview

Course overview

Focused on internal and external electrical wiring, distribution boards and earthing. A common route to obtaining a state Electrical Contractor licence for independent practice.

02 · Eligibility and admission

Eligibility and admission

Who can apply. 8th or 10th pass depending on state norms.

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.

Licence to practise. Not required for employment. A state Electrical Supervisor / Contractor licence is required to take up electrical contracting work independently.

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.

  • State electricity boards
  • Construction and real estate
  • Electrical contracting firms
  • Industrial maintenance

What you can study next.

  • NAPS Apprenticeship
  • Electrical Supervisor/Contractor licence
  • Diploma 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. 11,000 - 20,000 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 —

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

3 routes mapped from this qualification.

Electrical Contractor
Takes on wiring and electrical installation work as an independent business rather than as an employee. A state electrical supervisor or contractor licence is required to work independently.
Alternative route
Lineman
Works on overhead and underground distribution lines - connections, faults and maintenance - often at height and on live networks. Safety discipline is not optional, and the work continues in bad weather.
Alternative route
Wireman
Installs and maintains wiring in buildings and industrial premises, to drawings and to the safety code. A licensed trade, and the usual route to independent electrical contracting.
Alternative route

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

Questions

Common questions

Who can apply for ITI Wireman?

8th or 10th pass depending on state norms. Admission is through State ITI merit / DGT admission portal.

How long does ITI Wireman 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 Wireman 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 Wireman?

NAPS Apprenticeship, Electrical Supervisor/Contractor licence, Diploma via lateral entry.

Does ITI Wireman need a licence or registration to practise?

Not required for employment. A state Electrical Supervisor / Contractor licence is required to take up electrical contracting work independently.