Other Skills

Merchant Navy

Have you been wanting to go on voyages? Does the sea beckon you. Then you have the opportunity to fulfil your passion of travelling by being in the Merchant Navy. It would be an apt career for those who love adventure and life at sea.

INSTITUTES:

  • Don Bosco Maritime Academy
  • Marine Officers Training Academy
  • NUSI Maritime Academy
  • Sriram Institute of Marine Studies

DURATION: 6 months to 3 years

FEE: Rs 3,00,000 to Rs.20,00,000


SALARY: 25,000 to 50,000 per month for beginners.

Loco Pilot

The train that runs on the rails through all the twists, turns and tunnels across terrains carrying a whole lot of goods and passengers – if this concept has fascinated you and if you think it can be as exciting as it sounds, then a career as a Loco Pilot may be the right choice for you.

INSTITUTES:

  • Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. Training Institute
  • Excellent Technical Academy
  • Institute of Metro and Rail Technology
  • Krishna Institute

DURATION: 6 months to 3 years

FEE: Rs.20,000 to Rs.200,000


SALARY: 25,000 for beginners.

Skilled Tradesman

Does tools and equipment attract you more than books? Do you have a keen eye for precision in making things? If you have this aptitude for industrial art more than the academics, then it is time to consider a career as a Skilled Tradesman.

INSTITUTES:

  • Delhi Institute of Vocational Training Centre
  • K Centre for Technician Training
  • Karnataka German Technical Training Institute
  • National Skill Trainers' Institute for Women

DURATION: 6 months to 3 years

FEE: Rs.20,000 to Rs.200,000


SALARY: 5,000 to 20,000 pm for beginners.

Pilot

Sky is the limit for those who aspire to fly. If you have that aspiration and an adventurous mind to reach above the clouds, you can consider an option in flying for a career. What better than a pilot if you dream of conquering the skies?

INSTITUTES:

  • Ahmedabad Aviation & Aeronautics Ltd
  • Bombay Flying Club
  • Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA)
  • Orient Flights Aviation Academy

DURATION: 6 months to 24 months

FEE: Rs.10,00,000 to Rs.50,00,000


SALARY: 1,00,000 for beginners.

Private Detectives

Are you someone with sharp observation skills and a keen sense of justice? Do mysteries excite you and problem-solving come naturally? If you have that knack for investigation, a career as a Private Detective might be your true calling. This profession blends thrill, logic, discretion, and analytical thinking.

INSTITUTES:

  • IFS Education Department
  • National Institute of Private Investigation
  • Sherlock Institute of Forensic Science

DURATION: 3 months to 1 year

FEE: Rs.20,000 to 150,000/-


SALARY: A beginner can earn Rs. 20,000 to Rs.40,000 per month

Investigators

Investigators are professionals who gather evidence, conduct inquiries, and uncover facts related to criminal, civil, insurance, or corporate cases. They use observation, research, and analytical skills to solve complex problems and assist organizations or law enforcement agencies.

INSTITUTES:

  • National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Science
  • Institute of Criminal Investigation
  • Indian Institute of Forensic Science

DURATION: 6 months to 2 years

FEE: Rs.25,000 to Rs.2,00,000


SALARY: Rs.25,000 to Rs.60,000 per month for beginners

Security Personnel

Do you value discipline, responsibility, and the idea of protecting people and property? A career as Security Personnel offers a respectable and essential role in maintaining law, order, and safety in public and private spaces. From malls and offices to high-profile events and VIP protection, security professionals play a crucial role in safeguarding assets and individuals.

INSTITUTES:

  • Globe Security
  • Indian Institute of Skill Development Training

DURATION: 6 months to 1 year

FEE: Rs.3000 to 10,000/-


SALARY: A beginner can earn Rs. 15,000 to Rs.25,000 per month for basic role. Higher positions can fetch anything from 50,000 to 100,000 per month.