Plumber (ITI)
An ITI plumber installs, maintains and repairs water supply, drainage and sanitation systems across homes, buildings and construction sites in India. Training focuses on practical hands-on skills (pipe fitting, jointing, leak-fixing) and safety; many plumbers work as contractors, in building services teams, or as apprentices before running independent businesses.
Actions for your grade
- Complete 10th standard (many ITIs prefer 10th pass); research local ITI admission rules
- Attend career fairs or ITI open days to compare plumbing courses
- Join short vocational workshops or pre-apprenticeship programs
Your complete path from Grade 10 to Plumber (ITI)
Every step you need — from now to your first job.
Entry typically after 8th or 10th class; selection is mostly merit-based or through state ITI counselling.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeITI Certificate in Plumbing / Pipe Fitting (1–2 years, NCVT/SCVT)
- CollegesIndustrial Training Institute Mumbai · Govt Iti Delhi · Government Iti Bengaluru
- CareerPlumber (ITI)
Strong route to practical experience and local job placement; can be combined with ITI certification.
- NowAny Stream Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeApprenticeship (6 months–2 years) with construction firms or plumbing contractors
- CollegesNational Apprenticeship Training Centre
- CareerPlumber (ITI)
Useful for those aiming for supervisory roles or technical drawing and site management responsibilities.
- NowScience Stream
- Exams—
- DegreeDiploma in Mechanical / Civil / Building Services (2–3 years)
- CollegesGovernment Polytechnic Pune · Govt Polytechnic Mumbai
- CareerPlumber (ITI)
Entrance exams
No entrance exam needed for this path.
Where to Study
Institutes known to offer this career pathway in India.