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💻 Software Development✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 4🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Junior Software Developer
NSQF Level 4
Master foundational programming concepts, data structures, version control and basic web development to launch a software engineering career aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 4 (SSC/Q0101). This entry-level certification opens doors to India's 5-million-strong IT workforce.
₹2–3.5L
Avg Salary
L 4
NSQF Level
15 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 4
ABC Credits15 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹2–3.5 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q0101| QP Code | SSC/Q0101 |
| QP Version | v1.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 4 |
| ABC Credits | 15 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/Q0101MandatorySSC/N0101
Develop software code as per design specifications
40 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0102
Test and debug software components
20 hrs
MandatorySSC/N9001
Manage your work to meet requirements
15 hrs
MandatoryDGT/VSQ/N0102
Employability Skills
60 hrs
What You'll Be Able To Do
8 outcomes01
Write, compile and debug structured programs using a high-level language under supervision
02
Apply fundamental data types, control structures and functions to solve well-defined problems
03
Use version control to clone, commit and push code changes to a shared repository
04
Read and interpret simple software requirements and translate them into working code
05
Perform basic unit testing and fix defects identified during code review
06
Follow secure coding and documentation conventions defined by the team
07
Collaborate within an agile team using issue trackers and stand-up reporting
08
Apply workplace health, safety and professional communication 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/Q0101
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6
Modules
🎯
8
Outcomes
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4
NOS Units
🏆
L4
NSQF
01
Programming Fundamentals
6 topics
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02
Control Flow and Functions
6 topics
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03
Data Structures and Collections
6 topics
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04
Version Control and Tooling
6 topics
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05
Testing, Debugging and Code Quality
6 topics
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06
Capstone: Console Application Project
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 Junior Software Developer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Junior Developer Bootcamp
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
PythonJavaCVisual Studio CodeIntelliJ IDEAGitGitHubJUnitPyTestLinux Shelldraw.ioJira
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
12 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasis