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💻 Software Development✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 5🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Backend Developer
NSQF Level 5
Design and develop server-side applications, REST APIs, databases and microservices using Node.js, Python or Java aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 5 (SSC/Q0401). Backend Developers are core to every product team, powering the business logic and data management of digital platforms.
₹2.5–5L
Avg Salary
L 5
NSQF Level
22 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 5
ABC Credits22 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹2.5–5 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q0401| QP Code | SSC/Q0401 |
| QP Version | v1.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 5 |
| ABC Credits | 22 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/Q0401MandatorySSC/N0401
Develop server-side application logic and services
50 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0402
Secure and test backend services
25 hrs
MandatorySSC/N9002
Work effectively with colleagues
15 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Design and build scalable server-side applications and RESTful services
02
Model, query and optimise relational and NoSQL databases
03
Implement authentication, authorization and secure session management
04
Apply caching, message queues and asynchronous processing
05
Write automated tests and integrate them into CI/CD pipelines
06
Containerise and deploy backend services
07
Monitor, log and troubleshoot production services
08
Apply API security and data protection best practices
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
6 modulesSSC/Q0401
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6
Modules
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8
Outcomes
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4
NOS Units
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L5
NSQF
01
Server-Side Programming
6 topics
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02
Database Design and Access
6 topics
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03
RESTful API Development
6 topics
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04
Authentication and Security
6 topics
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05
Scalability, Caching and Async
6 topics
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06
Capstone: Production Backend Service
6 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 Backend Developer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Backend Development Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
Node.jsExpressPythonDjangoJavaSpring BootPostgreSQLMongoDBRedisDockerRabbitMQSwagger/OpenAPIJWTPostmanGitGitHub Actions
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
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