Work track · Field guide
Mobile phone and electronics repair
Almost everyone owns a phone, and phones break. Repair skills need little space and low starting costs, and can grow into your own shop.
480 hoursnational technician course
NSQF Level 4recognised certificate
12th passor 10th with experience
Small shopis enough to start
Checked 13 October 2026 · rules and figures change, so confirm with the official links below
What this field is
Repair technicians diagnose and fix hardware and software faults in phones, tablets and accessories — screens, charging ports, batteries and basic chip-level repairs.
Customers return to a technician they trust, so honesty and clear pricing build the business.
It suits you if:
- You enjoy electronics and patient, careful work.
- You want to run a small business.
- You learn quickly from videos and practice.
Routes, time and cost
| Route | Who it suits | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handheld Devices (Mobile & Accessories) Technician — Telecom Sector Skill Council | 12th pass; or 10th pass with 3 years’ repair experience | 480 hours (incl. on-the-job training) | Varies; sometimes free under schemes |
| Work under an experienced repairer | Anyone willing to learn on the job | 6–12 months | Low or none — you may earn a small wage |
| ITI Electronics Mechanic | 10th pass wanting a broader electronics base | 2 years | Low at a government ITI |
How to start
- Learn basics: phone parts, safe disassembly and soldering.
- Join a certified course found on Skill India Digital, or apprentice with a trusted shop.
- Practise on old phones before customers’ devices.
- Buy tools gradually from savings.
- Start from a counter or a small shop; give written estimates and a short warranty.
Where it can lead
- Trainee — learning on old devices.
- Technician — in a shop or service centre.
- Senior technician — chip-level and board repairs.
- Own shop — repairs, accessories, and trainees of your own.
Honesty rules
- Never look at or copy customers’ photos, messages or data.
- Never replace parts with fakes while charging for originals.
- Never charge for repairs you did not do.
Take the first step this week. If you’re unsure where to begin, ask us.
Sources and official links · checked 13 October 2026
Learn online, free
Online learning helps you understand. Only practice makes you skilled. Use free government lessons alongside your training.
- Before you join: watch lessons on how a phone is put together and the common faults.
- While you train: on Bharat Skills, use the Electronics Mechanic trade theory for the basics of circuits and testing.
- After you qualify: follow new phone models online, but practise soldering and chip work on scrap boards under a trainer.
Can’t afford training?
Money should not stop you. These routes cost little or nothing:
- Skill India (PMKVY): look for a short course such as Handset Repair Engineer at a Skill India centre near you, usually at no cost. Search on skillindiadigital.gov.in.
- Government ITI: fees at government ITIs are very low, and many states give extra support. Choose the Electronics Mechanic trade.
- Learn in a shop: working as a helper in a repair shop while you train teaches you quickly.
See all training schemes and scholarships →
Applying costs nothing. Never pay an agent to get you into a government scheme.