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ITI Fitter Government Jobs 2026 — ITI Fitter Trade Sarkari Naukri

ITI Fitter is one of the most versatile and widely accepted ITI trades for government recruitment — from Indian Railways workshops and ISRO Technician to Ordnance Factories and Defence PSUs, Fitter trade opens numerous doors.

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Top Recruiters
  • • Indian Railways (Workshop / ALP)
  • • Ordnance Factories / DPSUs
  • • ISRO Technician B
  • • DRDO Technician
  • • PSUs (BHEL / HAL / ONGC)
Salary Range

₹18,000 – ₹35,400 / month

CTC inclusive

Popular Posts
  • • ALP (Railways)
  • • Workshop Staff (RRC)
  • • Technician (ISRO / DRDO)
  • • Fitter (Ordnance Factories)
  • • Technician (BHEL / HAL)
Age Limit

18 – 33 years

Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC

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Government Jobs Available for ITI Fitter Trade Holders

Indian Railways is the largest government recruiter of Fitter trade — both through RRB ALP (Railway workshops need fitters for rolling stock) and through RRC (Railway Recruitment Cell) for Level 1 Workshop Staff. Fitter is listed as eligible for RRB ALP — the selection process involves CBT-1, CBT-2 (Part B: Fitter trade-specific questions on fitting, assembly, blueprint reading, tolerances), Computer Based Aptitude Test, and medical. Workshop posts in Carriage & Wagon (C&W) workshops, Loco Works (ICF Chennai, RCF Kapurthala, CLW Chittaranjan) recruit fitters for manufacturing and repair of coaches, wagons, and electric/diesel locomotives. Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic).

Ordnance Factories (now DPSUs — Defence Public Sector Undertakings) are major employers of Fitter trade. Companies like Munitions India, Advanced Weapons & Equipment India, Armoured Vehicles Nigam, Yantra India, and India Optel recruit Skilled Tradesman (Fitter) for manufacturing artillery shells, rifles, armoured vehicles, and optical instruments. Selection is through a written test + trade test (practical fitting). Pay: Level 2–3 (₹19,900–₹21,700 basic) with central government allowances. Ordnance factory workers also get production incentive, CSD canteen access, and township accommodation. HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) similarly recruits Apprentice and Technician (Fitter) for aircraft component manufacturing.

ISRO Technician B (Fitter / Mechanic) is highly sought after for spacecraft integration and launch vehicle assembly work at VSSC (Thiruvananthapuram) and PSLV Integration Facility. DRDO also recruits Fitter trade holders as MTS (Technical) for lab equipment maintenance at various DRDO labs. BHEL workshops at Hardwar, Bhopal, Trichy, Tirunelveli, and Ranipet recruit Apprentices and Technician (Fitter) for power plant equipment manufacturing. ONGC and IOCL recruit Field Operator (Mechanical) from Fitter trade for oil production sites and refineries. All these PSU technician posts come with significantly better pay and benefits than state government or unorganised sector employment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ITI Fitter eligible for RRB ALP (Assistant Loco Pilot)?
Yes. RRB ALP notification explicitly lists ITI Fitter as an eligible trade for Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP). Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic) → rises to Level 5 (₹29,200) via MACP promotions. ALP works in the Diesel or Electric loco maintenance department initially, later qualifying through departmental exam for Loco Pilot (Goods), Loco Pilot (Mail/Express), and Senior Loco Pilot. ALP selection: CBT-1 → CBT-2 (Part A + Part B Fitter/Mechanical trade) → Computer Based Aptitude Test → Medical. Final joining takes 12–18 months from application.
How to get a job in Ordnance Factories with ITI Fitter?
Ordnance Factories (now 7 DPSUs under Ministry of Defence) release separate recruitment notifications for Skilled Tradesman / Semi-Skilled Worker in trades including Fitter. Check individual DPSU websites: Munitions India Ltd, Advanced Weapons & Equipment India Ltd, Armoured Vehicles Nigam Ltd, Yantra India Ltd, India Optel Ltd, Gliders India Ltd, Troop Comforts Ltd. DPSU joint recruitment board occasionally releases combined notifications. Selection: Written Test (GK, Trade Theory, Maths) + Trade Test (Practical). Pay Level 2–3 (₹19,900–₹21,700 basic). Apply via respective DPSU portal or OFB website.
What is ISRO Technician B and can ITI Fitter apply?
ISRO Technician B is a Group C post in ISRO requiring ITI in Fitter / Turner / Welder / Mechanic (various trades — check notification for specific trade requirement at each centre). ISRO VSSC (Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, Thiruvananthapuram) is the main launcher for satellite integration requiring Fitter trade technicians for rocket assembly. Pay: Level 2 (₹19,900 basic). Selection: Written test + Skill test. ISRO Technician B is among the most prestigious government workshop jobs in India — candidates work on real space vehicles. Apply via isro.gov.in when notification releases.
Can an ITI Fitter join the Indian Navy?
Yes. Indian Navy Sailor MR (Matric Recruit) scheme recruits from Class 10 pass — Fitter trade holders have good eligibility for technical roles. Indian Navy Artificer Apprentice (AA) programme accepts Class 10 candidates (with PCM) for technical training. After passing out, AA joins as an Artificer in Mechanical/Electrical/Marine Engineering stream — maintaining ship engines, hydraulics, and weapons systems. Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 basic after training) + Navy allowances + free accommodation + canteen access. AA course is a 4-year technical training at INS Chilka and INS Valsura.
What is the GATE/exam for ITI Fitter to advance to engineer level in government?
ITI Fitter holders can upgrade through: (1) Lateral entry to Diploma (Polytechnic 2nd year) in Mechanical Engineering — complete 2-year diploma; (2) Then appear for SSC JE or RRB JE as Diploma holder for Junior Engineer Level 6 (₹35,400 basic); (3) Further lateral entry to B.Tech 2nd year from diploma for degree; (4) Then GATE for PSU ET/MT or UPSC IES. This upgrade path (ITI → Diploma → B.Tech → GATE PSU) takes 5–6 years but transforms government earning potential from ₹19,900 (Technician Level 2) to ₹50,000+ (JE Level 6) to ₹80,000+ (PSU ET through GATE).

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