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💻 Software Development✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 6🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Automation Test Engineer
NSQF Level 6
Build automated test frameworks using Selenium, Playwright, Cypress and API testing tools to accelerate software delivery aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 6 (SSC/Q0901). Automation Test Engineers enable continuous delivery by replacing manual testing with reliable, fast automated test suites.
₹3–6L
Avg Salary
L 6
NSQF Level
25 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 6
ABC Credits25 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹3–6 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q0901| QP Code | SSC/Q0901 |
| QP Version | v1.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 6 |
| ABC Credits | 25 credits (NEP 2020 / NCrF compliant) |
| Certification Body | nasscom IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council |
| Assessment Body | NSDC Authorized Assessment Partner |
| Alignment | FutureSkills Prime · Skill India · NSQF 2022 |
| NAAC Criteria | 1.3.3 · 3.3.1 · ABC Integration Eligible |
| GoI Incentive | ₹12,000 per eligible candidate (via PFMS) |
| Industry Sectors | IT · ITeS · Telecom · BFSI |
Who is this program for?
Colleges, HoDs & Principals
Use nasscom CAC certificate as NAAC evidence under Criterion 1.3.3 & 3.3.1. Map syllabi to NOS standards. Fulfil ABC credit obligations for NEP 2020 compliance.
🎓 NAAC Evidence Provided
Placement Officers (TPOs)
nasscom-certified students are recognised by 300+ nasscom member companies. Higher offer-to-joining conversion from NSQF-aligned candidate profiles.
✅ 300+ nasscom Companies
Final Year Students & Freshers
Earn NSQF certification, ABC credits, and government incentive via PFMS direct bank transfer on placement.
💰 ₹12K GoI Incentive
Working Professionals
Upskill with industry-recognised NSQF certification. nasscom member companies fast-track QP-certified profiles in hiring pipelines.
Corporates & HR Teams
Pre-screen candidates using nasscom QP credentials. Qualify for GoI incentives when upskilling existing workforce via NSDC-approved schemes.
Official NAAC Evidence Support for Higher Education Institutions
Earn a nasscom Curriculum Alignment Certificate (CAC) — accepted as NAAC audit evidence. Institutions gain credible documentation for accreditation and NEP 2020 compliance.
National Occupational Standards (NOS)
SSC/Q0901MandatorySSC/N0954
Monitor and Analyse Threats
30 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0955
Coordinate with Team and Respond to Incidents
36 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0956
Manage and Secure Cloud Data
24 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0957
Execute Phishing and Social Engineering Defence
20 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
5 outcomes01
Monitor security events in real time and analyse threats using SIEM tools, threat intelligence feeds, and behavioural analytics
02
Coordinate with security teams to respond to confirmed incidents — containment, eradication, and recovery procedures
03
Manage and secure cloud data — implementing data security controls, DLP, encryption, and cloud compliance
04
Execute phishing and social engineering defences — detection, user awareness programmes, and incident response for email threats
05
Conduct digital forensics and vulnerability management to support incident investigation and preventive security posture
Government of India Incentive — ₹12,000 per Eligible Candidate
Via FutureSkills Prime · MeitY + nasscom · Disbursed through PFMS directly to learner's bank account
₹4,500
Training Fee Support
₹7,500
Post-Placement Incentive
PFMS
Direct Bank Transfer
Eligibility: Indian citizen, age 15–45. First-time skill certification only. Valid Aadhaar + active bank account required.
Curriculum & Syllabus
11 modulesSSC/Q0901
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11
Modules
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5
Outcomes
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5
NOS Units
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L6
NSQF
01
Introduction to Security Analyst
6 topics
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02
Real-Time Threat Detection and Response in Security Operations
7 topics
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03
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
7 topics
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04
Incident Response and Management
6 topics
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05
Incident Response and Threat Management
6 topics
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06
Incident Response and Vulnerability Management
6 topics
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07
Cloud Security and Threat Management
6 topics
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08
Data Security and Compliance in Cloud Environments
6 topics
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09
Phishing Threat Detection and Response
6 topics
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10
Phishing Incident Management and Prevention
6 topics
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11
Employability Skills
11 topics
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Want the full syllabus with NOS breakdowns & assessment pattern?
Constituent Workshops
1 workshopsComplete these nasscom-certified workshops to build the foundation for Automation Test Engineer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Test Automation Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
SplunkMicrosoft SentinelIBM QRadarCrowdStrike Falcon / Microsoft Defender for EndpointNessus / Qualys / OpenVASWiresharkAutopsyVolatilityAWS GuardDuty / Azure Defender / GCP SCCVirusTotalURLScan.ioAny.run (sandbox)TheHive / ServiceNow (ITSM)MISPKnowBe4 (security awareness)
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
12 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasis