Entry Level Qualification 

Class 10

Career Fields 

Mechanic & Technician

For Specially Abled 

Career Entrance Exam 

No Entrance Exam

About Career 

As a CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) Installation Technician, you have to ensure successful installation of the CCTV for proper video coverage. You will design the system set up after communicating with customers to know their needs. You may have to do site surveys before planning the installation. You need to be updated about the latest CCTV-related products available in the market.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

As a CCTV Installation Technician, you will be engaged with one or more of the following roles and responsibilities: -

1. Installing, maintaining or repairing CCTV or related equipment, following blueprints of building plans and electrical layouts.

2. Inspecting installation sites and studying work orders, building plans or manuals to determine the kind of materials required for the installation.

3. Mounting and fixing control panels and CCTV parts.

4. Attaching electrical and network wiring to connect CCTV components.

5. Testing and repairing circuits and sensors.

6. Drilling holes for wiring and passing cables through roof spaces, access holes or cavity walls to connect the CCTV cameras.

7. Examining systems for locating problems like short circuits or loose connections.

8. Demonstrating the use and benefits of CCTV systems to customers and explaining the details to them.

Career Entry Pathway 

Class 10 all subjects as per scheme of studies –training at an ITI or similar institute in ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronics’ or ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances’ or ‘Mechanic General Electronics’ or ‘Mechanic-Cum-Operator-Electronic-Communication-Systems’ trade or any similar course.

After Class 10 from a recognized school board), you need to undergo training at an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or similar institute in ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronics’ or ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances’ or ‘Mechanic General Electronics ‘or ‘Mechanic-Cum-Operator-Electronic-Communication-Systems ‘trade or any similar course. After completing this training you will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) and you will get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) if you pass.

After Class 10, you need to undergo training at an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or similar institute in ‘Mechanic-Communication-Equipment-Maintenance’ or ‘Mechanic-Radio-Television’ trade or any similar course. After completing this training you will sit for All India Trade Test (AITT) and you will get a National Trade Certificate (NTC) if you pass.

After Class 10, you need to undergo training at an Industrial Training Institute (ITI) or similar institute in ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronics’ or ‘Mechanic Consumer Electronic Appliances’ or ‘Mechanic General Electronics’ or ‘Mechanic-Cum-Operator-Electronic-Communication-Systems’ or similar courses. Then you can pursue National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Training and Certificate for ‘CCTV Installation Technician’ or similar courses. The total number of training hours is 200 including Basic and On-Job-Training (OJT). For this course, the entry qualifications are 12th Pass / ITI / Diploma.

After Class 10, you need to do a Diploma in Electrical or Electronics / Consumer Electronics / Surveillance Electronics or related disciplines in Polytechnic or similar institutes. Then you can pursue National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Training and Certificate for ‘CCTV Installation Technician’ or similar courses. The total number of training hours is 200 including Basic and On-Job-Training (OJT). For this course, the entry qualifications are 12th Pass / ITI / Diploma.

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After Class 12, you can pursue the National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Training and Certificate for ‘CCTV Installation Technician’ or similar courses. The total number of training hours is 200 including Basic and On-Job-Training (OJT). For this course, the entry qualifications are 12th Pass / ITI / Diploma.

After Class 12, you can pursue the National Skill Qualifications Framework (NSQF) Level 4 Training and Certificate for ‘CCTV Installation Technician’ or similar courses. The total number of training hours is 200 including Basic and On-Job-Training (OJT). 

Required Qualification & Competencies 

1. After Class 10, you can enrol for an ITI Training or do a Diploma in Polytechnic or similar institutes. Then, you can go for an NSQF Training and Certification followed by National Apprenticeship (optional).

2. After Class 11-12, you can directly go for an NSQF Training and Certification followed by National Apprenticeship (optional).

Various private/public vocational training establishments across India offer the following or similar courses:

1. CCTV Installation Technician

2. Electronics Mechanic

3. Mechanic Consumer Electronics Appliances  

4. Mechanic-cum-Operator Electronics Communication System

5. Mechanic Industrial Electronics

6. Mechanic Repair and Maintenance of Electronics Test Equipment

7. Mechanic (Electrical Domestic Appliances)

8. Electrical Drives & Systems

9. Electrical Signal Processing & Systems

10. Electronic Systems & Devices

11. Advanced Electronics Maintenance

12. Electronics Trade

Competencies Required

1. You should have interests for Realistic Occupations. Realistic occupations involve more practical and hands-on activities than paperwork or office work. Realistic occupations often involve physical activities for getting things done using various tools and equipment. 

2. You should have interests for Conventional Occupations. Conventional occupations involve repetitive and routine tasks as well as fixed processes or procedures for getting things done. These occupations involve working more with data, systems, and procedures and less with ideas or creativity.

3. You should have Machine Repair and Maintenance Skills - performing repair and maintenance of different machines, equipment, and devices.

4. You should have Active Listening Skills - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, understanding the points being made by others, asking questions, etc.

5.  You should have Problem Solving Skills - analysis and understanding of problems, evaluating various options to solve the problems and using the best option to solve the problems.

6. You should haveArm-Hand Steadiness - The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.

7. You should have Manual Dexterity - The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.

8. You are always or mostly careful about your actions and behavior.

9. You are practical always or in most situations.

10. You are calm always or in most situations.

11. You are always or mostly organized in your day-to-day life and activities.

Career - Job Opportunities & Profiles 

You can get a job opportunity in a role such as:

1. CCTV Installation Technician

2. Access Controls Installation Technician

3. Test and Repair Technician

4. CCTV Installation Staff

5. Service Engineer – Surveillance / CCTV


Some of the industries that will require your services are:

1. Security / Law Enforcement

2. Office Equipment / Automation

3. IT-Hardware & Networking, IT-Software / Software Services

4. Consumer Electronics / Appliances / Durables

5. Travel / Hotels / Restaurants / Airlines / Railways

6. Service Industries like Road Transport

7. Private Industries in India and abroad

8. Education / Teaching / Training

9. Facility Management

Career Growth

From entry-level job positions, you may grow into a team leader role managing work of a few technicians. In medium and large scale companies, you may have a position as Service Head, Senior Technician, Junior / Senior Supervisor, Quality Inspector, Assistant Workshop Manager, Senior Trainer, Trainer-in-Charge after 8-12 or more years of experience.

Salary Offered  

1. Salaries vary according to job profiles and the kind of facilities you get to work at.

2. In the entry-level jobs: You may get about Rs. 6,000 – Rs. 11,000 or more per month.

3. Salaries increase with your work experience and as you get promoted.

4. After having 6-12 years of experience, you may get about Rs. 10,000.00 – Rs. 20,000.00 or more per month.

5. In the senior level jobs, with 12-20 years of work experience, you may expect to get about Rs.15, 000.00 - Rs. 35,000.00 or more per month.

Monthly Earnings In Indian Rupee

1. Entry level: 0 - 2 years of work experience

2. Junior Level: From 1 to 12 years of work experience

3. Mid-Level: From 5 to 20+ years of work experience

4. Senior Level: From 10 to 25+ years of work experience (there could be exceptions in some high-end technical, financial, engineering, creative, management, sports, and other careers; also in the near future, people will reach these levels much faster in many careers and in some careers, these levels will have no meaning as those careers will be completely tech skill driven such as even now, there is almost no level in a Cyber Security Expert’s job)

Famous Personalities 

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Work Activities 

1. Installing, repairing and maintaining equipment, devices, and products - Installing, servicing, repairing, and maintaining equipment, devices, and products for usages in homes, workplaces and industrial settings.

2. Getting Information and learning - Observing, hearing, reading, using computers, or otherwise obtaining information and learning from it.

3. Handling and moving objects and materials - Using hands or otherwise use physical strength to handle and move objects and materials; manoeuvre, install, lift, place, manipulate, etc.

4. Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials - Inspecting equipment, systems, structures, and materials to ascertain quality, performance, defects, causes of errors, etc.

5. Performing physical activities - Performing physical activities that require the use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.

6. Communicating with customers - Communicating with potential and existing customers of your organisation in writing, verbally or otherwise.

7. Communicating with co-workers and others - Communicating with people in writing, verbally or otherwise inside your workplace and various other people who have professional relationships with your place of work including vendors, government officials, etc. or with people at large.