EV Jobs for Diploma and ITI Graduates — Blue & Grey Collar Roles

India's EV economy will add a million jobs by 2030, and the majority of those will be filled by diploma and ITI graduates. The pay is competitive, the training pipelines are subsidised, and the work is varied — from cell-line operation to charging-station service.

Top 15 ITI / diploma roles

• EV Charging Station Installer — ₹2.4-6 L / yr, critical demand
• EV Charging Service Technician — ₹3.5-9 L / yr
• EV 2W / 3W / 4W Service Technician — ₹2.5-9 L / yr depending on category
• Battery Assembly Operator — ₹2.4-4.5 L / yr
• Battery Pack Assembler — ₹3.5-6.5 L / yr
• Battery Module Laser-Welder Operator — ₹3.5-6.5 L / yr
• EV Motor Winding Operator — ₹3.5-6 L / yr
• Wire Harness Assembler — ₹2.4-4.5 L / yr
• Battery Swap Station Operator — ₹2.4-4 L / yr
• Battery Recycling Plant Operator — ₹3.5-6.5 L / yr
• EV Bus Fleet Mechanic — ₹5-12 L / yr at STUs
• EV Quality Line Inspector — ₹3.5-7 L / yr
• EV Test Driver (Durability) — ₹5-10 L / yr at proving grounds
• PDI Technician — ₹3-6 L / yr at dealerships
• Roadside Assistance Technician — ₹3-6 L / yr

Best courses to qualify

ASDC-aligned EV technician programs (Level 3-5 NSQF) are the gold standard. DIYguru runs 200+ certified EV labs across Indian colleges and ITIs and is the largest single source of EV-trained technician supply.

OEM-specific certifications add a hiring premium — Tata Motors Academy, Mahindra Skill Centre, Hero MotoCorp Skill Centre and Ather Service Academy all run programs that route directly into their service networks.

How to land your first role

• Complete an ASDC Level 3 or 4 certificate (typically 3-6 months).
• Add one OEM-issued certification if you can — Tata, Mahindra, Ather, Ola.
• Apply through the company's local service centre, dealer or DIYguru placement cell.
• Showcase any practical project — even servicing a 2W EV scooter under supervision counts.

Where to go from here

ITI and diploma graduates are the most-recruited segment in India's EV workforce. Get certified, get one OEM badge and you'll have multiple offers within 90 days of completion.

Make this real: create a free emobility.careers account to match with EV jobs, see live salary medians and unlock 200+ JD templates. Want hands-on training? Check out the AICTE-approved EV programs at DIYguru — the largest EV academy in India with placement support across OEMs, charging operators and Tier-1 suppliers.