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ITI Wireman Government Jobs 2026 — Sarkari Naukri for Wireman Trade

ITI Wireman (NCVT) holders have government employment across CPWD, PWD, Railways electrical maintenance, state electricity boards (DISCOMs), MES (Military Engineer Services), and all government buildings requiring licensed electrical wiring expertise.

1 Active JobsUpdated 29 Sept 2026✓ All India + State
Top Recruiters
  • • CPWD (Wireman)
  • • Indian Railways (Electrical Dept)
  • • State DISCOM / SEB
  • • MES (Army/Navy/AF)
  • • SSC (MTS Electrician)
Salary Range

₹18,000 – ₹29,200 / month

CTC inclusive

Popular Posts
  • • Wireman (CPWD)
  • • Electrical Technician (Railways)
  • • Lineman (DISCOM)
  • • Electrician (MES)
  • • Multi-Tasking Staff
Age Limit

18 – 32 years

Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC

Latest ITI - Wireman Job Notifications 2026

1 found

Government Jobs for ITI Wireman Trade Holders in India

CPWD (Central Public Works Department) under Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recruits Wireman for internal electrical wiring maintenance of central government offices and residences. Pay Level 1 (₹18,000 basic). MES (Military Engineer Services) under MoD recruits Wireman/Electrician for electrical maintenance of Army and Air Force cantonments, barracks, and installations — same pay and central government benefits. State PWD departments similarly recruit Wireman under state government pay matrix. SSC and central government departments also recruit MTS (Multi-Tasking Staff) which ITI Wireman holders (with 10th pass) can access.

Indian Railways Electrical Department recruits Technician Grade III (Wireman/Electrician) through RRB for maintenance of railway stations, staff quarters, and electrical infrastructure. Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic). State Electricity Boards (SEB) and DISCOMs — UPPCL, MSEDCL, TNEB, KPTCL, PGVCL, DHBVN — are major quasi-government recruiters for Electrical Wireman/Lineman. These are state PSU/board positions with government-equivalent pay and NPS pension. Lineman pay: Level 2–3 equivalent (₹19,900–₹21,700) + allowances. Physical requirements apply for outdoor lineman work on distribution lines.

Indian Navy MES Wing handles electrical maintenance of naval bases, dockyard buildings, and shore power. BSNL field offices recruit for cable maintenance and EPABX wiring. All government wireman posts require a valid Wireman Licence from the state Electrical Inspector — this is a statutory requirement under Indian Electricity Rules 2005. After 2 years of licensed experience, ITI Wireman can upgrade to Electrical Supervisor Licence (separate exam), opening higher-level government and private sector supervisory roles.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a Wireman Licence mandatory for government ITI Wireman jobs?
For most government wireman posts, a valid Wireman Licence from the state Chief Electrical Inspector/Electrical Inspector is required before joining or soon after. Process: (1) Pass ITI Wireman NCVT 2 years; (2) Apply to state Electrical Inspector office with fee (~₹200–₹500); (3) Written test on electrical safety, wiring standards, IS codes; (4) Practical test; (5) Licence issued. Processing takes 1–3 months in most states. The licence is state-specific — portable within the same state, may need re-registration in a new state.
What is the ITI Wireman NCVT course content?
ITI Wireman (2 years, NCVT): Year 1 — Workshop Calculation & Science, Engineering Drawing, Basic Electricity (Ohm's Law, KVL, KCL), DC/AC circuits, wiring tools and materials, conduit/cleat/batten wiring, junction boxes, switches, earthing systems. Year 2 — Three-phase wiring, motor starters, distribution boards, MCB/ELCB/RCCB, energy meters, industrial wiring, IS:732 and IS:3043 standards, transformer basics, generator/UPS basics, solar PV system introduction. Followed by 1-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act.
How is ITI Wireman different from ITI Electrician for government jobs?
ITI Electrician (2 years NCVT): broader — covers motors, industrial electrical systems, transformers, switchgear, PLC basics. Electrician Licence (more valuable). Wider government job eligibility — Railways, DRDO, HAL, industrial PSUs. ITI Wireman (2 years NCVT): focused on wiring — domestic, commercial, light industrial. Wireman Licence. Best for CPWD, PWD, MES, building maintenance. Government notifications often accept "Electrician/Wireman" interchangeably. For maximum eligibility, ITI Electrician is preferred over Wireman.
What are state DISCOM jobs for ITI Wireman?
State DISCOMs: UPPCL (UP), MSEDCL (Maharashtra), TNEB (Tamil Nadu), KPTCL (Karnataka), PSPCL (Punjab), DHBVN/UHBVN (Haryana), WBSEDCL (West Bengal). Post: Electrical Wireman/Lineman — last-mile distribution network maintenance, meter reading, fault rectification, consumer connections. Pay: PSU Level 2–3 (₹19,900–₹21,700 basic equivalent). Benefits: NPS pension, medical, DA, promotion from Lineman → Junior Engineer over 10–12 years via LDCE. Apply on respective DISCOM/SEB websites when notifications release.
Can ITI Wireman upgrade to Electrical Supervisor Licence?
Yes. After ITI Wireman Licence + 2 years of practical experience in licensed wiring work: apply for Electrical Supervisor Licence from your state Electrical Inspector. Electrical Supervisor Licence qualifies for: (1) Supervision of electrical wiring work in government and private establishments; (2) Higher-grade Technician posts in CPWD/MES requiring Supervisor qualification; (3) Charge Hand/Supervisor roles in PSUs. After further experience + Diploma Electrical (via lateral entry polytechnic, 2 years), JE (Junior Engineer) government posts become accessible.

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