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Optician

Fits and sells eyeglasses/contacts according to a doctor's prescription.

Any StreamNSQF Level 6
At a glance
Salary range in India
₹1.8L – ₹4.5L/year
Market demand
stable
LowVery High
Minimum qualification
Diploma
Work environment
Office / Hybrid / Remote

Your pathway into Optician

1
Step 1
Polytechnic diploma (3 years)
2
Step 2
Lateral entry to degree
3
Step 3
Industry placement

Skills you'll need

manual dexterity
Core skill
technical knowledge
Core skill
safety awareness
Core skill
problem solving
Core skill
physical fitness
Core skill

Salary breakdown in India

Junior (0–2 yrs)
Entry Level
Mid (2–5 yrs)
Mid Level
Senior (5–8 yrs)
₹1.8L – ₹4.5L/year
Lead / Head
Upper Range

What does a Optician actually do?

Fits and sells eyeglasses/contacts according to a doctor's prescription.