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⚙️ DevOps & Platform✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 6🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
CI/CD & Release Engineer
NSQF Level 6
Design and maintain continuous integration and deployment pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI and release management tools aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 6 (SSC/Q8608). CI/CD & Release Engineers ensure reliable, frequent software delivery across complex multi-team engineering organisations.
₹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/Q8608| QP Code | SSC/Q8608 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| 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/Q8608MandatorySSC/N8608
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and build automation
52 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8616
Integrate automated testing and quality gates
22 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8617
Implement deployment strategies, progressive delivery and release management
42 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8618
Embed delivery security and implement release observability
32 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Design, build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines across multiple platforms
02
Implement build automation, artifact management and dependency control
03
Integrate automated testing and quality gates into delivery pipelines
04
Implement advanced deployment strategies including blue-green, canary and progressive delivery
05
Manage release planning, versioning and change management processes
06
Embed security and compliance checks into the software delivery lifecycle
07
Implement release observability, rollback automation and incident response
08
Optimise pipeline performance, reliability and developer experience
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
10 modulesSSC/Q8608
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10
Modules
🎯
8
Outcomes
📋
5
NOS Units
🏆
L6
NSQF
01
Release Engineering Foundations
7 topics
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02
Version Control and Branching Strategies
7 topics
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03
Build Automation and Artifact Management
7 topics
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04
CI/CD Pipeline Design and Implementation
7 topics
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05
Automated Testing and Quality Gates
7 topics
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06
Deployment Strategies and Progressive Delivery
7 topics
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07
Release Management and Change Control
7 topics
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08
Security, Compliance and Supply Chain
7 topics
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09
Release Observability and Reliability
7 topics
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10
Employability and Capstone Release Pipeline
7 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 CI/CD & Release Engineer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
CI/CD & Release Engineering Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
JenkinsGitHub ActionsGitLab CIArgo CDArgo RolloutsSpinnakerJFrog ArtifactorySonatype NexusSonarQubeDockerKubernetesHelmTrivySnykHashiCorp VaultGitPrometheusGrafana
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
12 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasis