Welder

Welder jobs in India: pay, certification and what to ask

Updated 4 November 2026

Published prices for welding work in India run from ₹300 to ₹720 per square foot for grill fabrication in Pune, and certification tests cost ₹3,000 to ₹9,000 in Chennai (approximately, according to published listings, November 2026). The quickest way to current offers is a free request on BlaBlaPrice, where the AI looks through local sellers' price lists and shows what it finds.

What the test and rate prices mean

The Pune rate is what a welder charges for grill work, quoted per square foot, while the Chennai figures are fees for certification tests. Monthly pay is agreed separately, so ask for the pay basis, whether per day, per job or per month, before you agree.

Certification and standards

Indian Standard IS 7310 (Part I) covers approval tests for welders working to approved welding procedures. Internationally, ISO 9606 is a common welder qualification that some training centres test against. The DGT trade Welder (Fabrication & Fitting) lasts one year, so ask whether a candidate completed it or holds a test certificate.

Season and climate

The climate is tropical, hot all year with wet and dry seasons instead of winter and summer. Outdoor welding on sites, fences and gates slows in the wet season when rain stops work, so agree the schedule for those days in advance. A job booked for November 2026 should say which days are covered if rain stops work.

How welding work is priced

Name the city, because a rate in one city such as Pune does not apply in Mumbai or Chennai. Quote the work in square feet, as the Pune listing does, and name the welding method you need (MIG, TIG or ARC). Say whether the metal is supplied or whether the welder brings the machine, since a portable welding machine is listed at ₹5,000.

What to write in the request

Give the welding method, the grade or qualification you need, and the metal. State whether you want a permanent employee or a contract worker, the pay you can offer, the workplace and the schedule, plus the years of experience required.

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