93% of vehicle repair workers have no technical education: why a certificate can set you apart
25 October 2026 · 2 min read · HireHo
Based on NCAER analysis of PLFS 2022-23 data, as cited by Shankar IAS Parliament. Summarised in our own words.
93.3%of vehicle repair workers have no technical education
57.3%in auto parts and accessories manufacturing
53%in vehicle manufacturing
Workers with no technical education, by sub-sector
Vehicle repair+93.3%
Auto parts+57.3%
Vehicle manufacturing+53%
Most mechanics in India learn on the job, from a senior at a garage. That works, but it also means few have any formal certificate. A study by NCAER, based on the government's PLFS 2022-23 survey and cited by a current-affairs explainer, puts numbers on it.
Share of workers with no technical education
- Vehicle repair and maintenance: 93.3%
- Auto parts and accessories manufacturing: 57.3%
- Vehicle manufacturing: 53%
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What this means
Skill learned at a garage is valuable. But when almost every repair worker has no certificate, a recognised certificate becomes a way to stand out, especially when applying to authorised service centres, fleet operators and EV companies, which often ask for formal training.
Ways to get a certificate while you work
- Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) assessments, offered under skill schemes, can certify what you already know. Ask your nearest skill centre.
- Short courses from automotive skill centres, on weekends or evenings.
- Company training programmes at service networks for EV and new technology.
This figure covers 2022-23 and may have changed since.
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SourcesShankar IAS Parliament: India's automobile sector and skilled workers gapHireHo explains these reports in its own words. Figures belong to the sources above.
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