Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering can look for higher education courses like B.E/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, B.Tech in Applied Mechanics, and Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Mechanical Systems. Those who are interested in career can find a lot of job opportunities in firms such as Madras Fertilizers Limited, Institute of Plastic Research, SAIL, or BHEL. Candidates selected to the job profile of ‘Technical Assistant’ in National Institute of Technology can earn salary between Rs. 9300/- and Rs. 34,800/- per month.

Higher Study Options after Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechatronics Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Applied Mechanics
• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical & Automation Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering & Product Design
• Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering
• Bachelor of Technology in Mechatronics Engineering
• Advanced Diploma in Mechtronics and Industrial Automation
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (PGDME)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Mechanical Systems

Career Avenues after Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Diploma holders in Mechanical Engineering can have various career opportunities in public/private sector firms. Madras Fertilizers Limited often recruits these candidates to the position of Technical Assistant. Selected candidates are offered with 2 year training, and during this period they are offered with stipend of Rs. 8500/- per month. National Institute of Technology, Meghalaya has recently invited applications for the same job profile. But in this case, those with a minimum of 2 years work experience are only eligible to apply. Pay scale for this job profile ranges between Rs. 9300/- and Rs. 34,800/- per month.

Mechanical Engineering diploma holders with a minimum of 50% marks can work as ‘Craftman’ in BPCL. The profile of Junior Engineering Assistant’ in Indian Oil Corporation Limited is also suitable for these candidates. In Rourkela Steel Plant/Bokaro Steel Plant, these candidates can join as ‘Operator Cum Technician Trainee’. The scale of pay mentioned for the job profile is Rs.9160-3%-13150/-.

Institute of Plastic Research is another prospective employer of diploma holders in mechanical engineering. Eligible candidates are often recruited to the job profile of Graduate/Technician Trainee. CISF/ Air Force also offer career opportunities for qualified candidates. In Air Force, they can join as Airman after qualifying the selection process comprising of written test, physical fitness test, and interview.  For ‘Asst Sub Inspector’ job profile in CISF, selected candidates are offered with salary package up to Rs. 20,200/- per month. Apart from this, these candidates can try for jobs in BHEL, BEL, and Tata.