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Container & Kubernetes Engineer
NSQF Level 6
Design, deploy and operate containerised applications using Docker and Kubernetes including networking, storage, RBAC and observability aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 6 (SSC/Q8606). Container & Kubernetes Engineers are critical to every cloud-native application delivery team in India.
₹3.5–7L
Avg Salary
L 6
NSQF Level
26 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 6
ABC Credits26 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹3.5–7 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q8606| QP Code | SSC/Q8606 |
| QP Version | v2.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 6 |
| ABC Credits | 26 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/Q8606MandatorySSC/N8606
Containerise applications and manage container images securely
42 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8613
Deploy and manage Kubernetes workloads and networking
74 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8614
Implement Kubernetes storage, security and governance
38 hrs
MandatorySSC/N8615
Operate, deliver and scale Kubernetes applications
34 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Containerise applications using Docker following image optimisation and security best practices
02
Deploy, configure and operate production-grade Kubernetes clusters
03
Manage Kubernetes workloads using deployments, services, ingress and stateful sets
04
Implement Kubernetes networking, storage and service mesh architectures
05
Secure Kubernetes clusters using RBAC, network policies and pod security standards
06
Package and deploy applications using Helm and GitOps continuous delivery
07
Monitor, scale and troubleshoot containerised workloads for reliability
08
Manage cluster lifecycle, upgrades and capacity on managed and self-hosted Kubernetes
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/Q8606
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10
Modules
🎯
8
Outcomes
📋
5
NOS Units
🏆
L6
NSQF
01
Container Fundamentals and Docker
7 topics
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02
Container Security and Image Management
7 topics
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03
Kubernetes Architecture and Core Objects
7 topics
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04
Kubernetes Workloads and Scheduling
7 topics
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05
Kubernetes Networking and Service Mesh
7 topics
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06
Kubernetes Storage and Stateful Workloads
7 topics
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07
Kubernetes Security and Governance
7 topics
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08
Helm, GitOps and Application Delivery
7 topics
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09
Cluster Operations, Observability and Scaling
7 topics
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10
Employability and Capstone Kubernetes Project
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 Container & Kubernetes Engineer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Kubernetes Engineering Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
DockerKubernetesHelmKustomizecontainerdIstioLinkerdArgo CDFluxPrometheusGrafanaTrivyOPA GatekeeperCiliumCalicoAmazon EKSAzure AKSGoogle GKEkubectlFalco
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
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