OT technician salary in India depends on the employer, the post and your qualification, and the clearest figures come from government recruitment. AIIMS New Delhi lists a Technologist (OT) post at Pay Level 5 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, a basic pay range of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 a month, and asks for a B.Sc in anaesthesia and operation theatre technology.
Private hospitals set their own pay and there is no official scale for them, so this guide stays with what official notices state. It also covers what moves an OT technician’s pay and the four-year route that leads to these posts.
OT Technician Salary in Government Hospitals
Government posts carry a pay level, and each level has a fixed basic pay range. The table shows the OT-related posts in AIIMS New Delhi’s notice for its Common Recruitment Examination (CRE-2024).
| Post | Institute | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range a Month | Qualification Asked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technologist (OT) | AIIMS New Delhi | 5 | ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 | B.Sc in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, or B.Sc in OT Technology or Anaesthesia Technology |
| Technologist (OT) | Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences | 5 | ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 | Same as above |
| Anaesthesiology Technician | Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal | 6 | ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 | B.Sc with Physics and Chemistry, plus training in OT technique including handling of anaesthetic equipment |
Source: AIIMS New Delhi Notice No. 58/2025, dated 13 March 2025 for the posts, levels and qualifications, and the Safdarjung Hospital corrigendum dated 28 October 2023 for the pay range of Levels 5 and 6.
The level belongs to the post and the institute, not to the job title alone. A Level 5 range starts at ₹29,200, which is the lowest basic pay on that level. The matrix shows basic pay only. Allowances that apply to the employer are added to it and deductions are taken from it, so the amount you receive each month is different. Pay levels can also change when government pay is revised, so read the latest recruitment notice before you plan around any figure.
Salary of an OT Technician in Private Hospitals
Private hospitals and surgical centres decide the pay for each role themselves. There is no government scale for it and no official source publishes a private-sector figure, so treat any single number you see online as a claim and not a standard.
An offer from a private hospital can depend on:
- The designation, such as OT technician, OT assistant or anaesthesia technician
- Your qualification and whether it is a degree or a diploma
- The city and the size of the hospital
- The kind of surgery the theatre handles
- Your experience and any extra certification
- Shift work and on-call duty
Qualification and OT Technician Pay
The government notice above asks for a B.Sc, so a degree is the safer route if you want these posts. NCAHP’s 9 January 2026 letter also lists a Diploma in Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (D.AOTT) of two years and six months after Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, and its 3 August 2026 letter tells institutions to follow the notified D.AOTT curriculum from the 2026–27 session. Each employer decides which qualification it accepts and for which post. The UGC notification of 27 August 2026 sets the B.AOTT at 4 years after 10+2 and the master’s (M.AOTT) at 2 years. Anaesthesia and operation theatre technology are also listed professions under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021.
Anesthesia Technician Salary and BSc Anesthesia Salary
Anesthesia and anaesthesia are the same word in two spellings. A B.Sc in anaesthesia and operation theatre technology leads to OT posts and anaesthesia posts, and the notice lists them as separate posts. Technologist (OT) at AIIMS New Delhi sits at Level 5, and Anaesthesiology Technician at RIMS Imphal sits at Level 6. These are different posts at different institutes, so the two levels do not show which job pays more in general. For the course itself, read our guide on the anaesthesia course and technician routes.
How to Qualify: B.AOTT at Apollo Healthcare Academy
The Bachelor of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology (B.AOTT) is a 4-year programme that we deliver with our partner universities, which award the degree. Clinical training takes place in Apollo hospitals and our partner hospitals, and an internship is included. Hands-on hospital time rises from 40% in semester II to 100% in semesters IV and V.
- Eligibility: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology or Mathematics, at least 50% marks, and 17 years of age on 31 December of the year of admission
- Admission: based on your Class 12 marks, with no entrance test
- Lateral entry: diploma holders in anaesthesia and operation theatre technology can join the second year, subject to university norms
- Programme fee: ₹2.5 lakh per annum. Please confirm the current fee with each institution once before you decide.
- Scholarship on the programme fee, by composite score: 25% waiver at 95 and above, 15% at 90 to 94.99 and 10% at 85 to 89.99, subject to the scholarships available
To apply for the 2027 batch, start on the admissions page. We give students job and placement support. It helps you prepare and connect with employers, but it does not guarantee a job.
Career Growth After B.AOTT
Graduates can work as:
- OT technologist
- Anaesthesia technologist
- Surgical support executive
- OT assistant
- Perioperative care technologist
- OT coordinator
Some graduates continue to a master’s in allied health sciences or an MBA in healthcare management. Jobs abroad usually need extra exams or licensing in that country, so check its rules first. Growth in pay depends on your performance, experience, certifications and the employer.
How to Judge an OT Technician Job Offer
Ask the employer for the exact designation, the monthly pay split into basic pay and allowances, the pay during any probation, and the shift rules. For a government post, read the notice for the pay level and the qualification asked. Check that your course is recognised before you accept.
OT Technician Salary in India: What to Remember
OT technician salary in India is clearest in government service, where the pay level of the post sets the basic pay range: Level 5 for Technologist (OT) at AIIMS New Delhi and Level 6 for Anaesthesiology Technician at RIMS Imphal. Private pay is set by each employer. A recognised B.Sc and hospital training give you the widest choice of posts.
If you are comparing allied health careers, our guides to lab technician salary and BSc radiology salary follow the same approach. For course details and costs, see the OT technician course guide and OT technician course fees.
For another allied health route, see the Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, a programme we deliver with our partner universities.
FAQs
What Is the Salary of an OT Technician in India?
It depends on the employer and the post. In government service the pay level of the post sets the basic pay range: AIIMS New Delhi lists Technologist (OT) at Pay Level 5, which is ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 a month in basic pay. Private hospitals set their own pay.
What Is the Salary of an OT Technician in a Government Hospital?
The notice for AIIMS New Delhi’s Common Recruitment Examination places Technologist (OT) at AIIMS New Delhi and CAPFIMS at Level 5 and Anaesthesiology Technician at RIMS Imphal at Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400). The level depends on the institute and its rules, so check the notice for the post you want.
What Is the Salary of an OT Technician in a Private Hospital?
There is no standard scale. Each private hospital decides the pay for the role, and it can depend on your qualification, the city, the kind of surgery the theatre handles and your experience. Ask for the pay split in writing before you accept an offer.
What Is the OT Technician Salary for a Fresher?
In a government post, pay starts within the range of the post’s level, and the lowest basic pay on Level 5 is ₹29,200 a month. In a private hospital the starting pay is set by the employer, so compare offers on the full pay split and not on one number.
Is OT Technician a Good Career?
OT technicians are part of surgical teams in hospitals, surgical centres and day-care centres. The role suits students who are comfortable in a sterile, fast-moving theatre and who want hands-on clinical work. Government and private posts both exist, and a recognised degree gives you the widest choice.
Which Qualification Is Needed to Become an OT Technician?
Students can take a diploma (the D.AOTT, two years and six months) or a degree. The government notice above asks for a B.Sc in anaesthesia and operation theatre technology, or in OT technology or anaesthesia technology. The B.AOTT is a 4-year degree after Class 12 science.
Is an Anaesthesia Technician Salary the Same as an OT Technician Salary?
Not necessarily. The notice lists them as separate posts, Technologist (OT) at Level 5 at AIIMS New Delhi and Anaesthesiology Technician at Level 6 at RIMS Imphal. They are different posts at different institutes, so the levels do not show which role pays more in general.
Does Pay Grow With Experience for an OT Technician?
In government service, pay moves within the range of the level and rises further if you are promoted to a higher level. In private hospitals, growth depends on the employer, your experience, any extra certification and the role you move into, such as OT coordinator.
What Is the OT Technician Salary Abroad?
Pay abroad depends on the country and the employer, and many countries ask for extra exams or licensing before you can work as an OT technician. Check the rules of that country first, and do not rely on a figure you cannot trace to an official source.
Does Apollo Healthcare Academy Guarantee a Job or a Salary?
No. We give students job and placement support. It helps you prepare and connect with employers, but it does not guarantee a job. Salary is set by the employer.
