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💻 Software Development✦ nasscom IT-ITeS SSCNSQF L 5🏛️ GoI ₹12K Eligible📚 NAAC Evidence
Quality Assurance Engineer
NSQF Level 5
Design and execute test plans, write test cases and perform functional, regression and performance testing to ensure software quality aligned to nasscom NSQF Level 5 (SSC/Q0801). QA Engineers are essential to every software delivery team, catching defects before they reach production.
₹2.5–4.5L
Avg Salary
L 5
NSQF Level
20 cr.
ABC Credits
₹12K
GoI Incentive
Program Overview Video
1,500+ enrolled₹28L top package150+ hirers
NSQF LevelLevel 5
ABC Credits20 credits
GoI Incentive₹12,000
Salary Range₹2.5–4.5 LPA
Official Partners
MeitY · FutureSkills Prime
Ministry of Electronics & IT, Govt. of India
NSDC · Skill India
National Skill Development Corporation
Qualification Pack Specification
SSC/Q0801| QP Code | SSC/Q0801 |
| QP Version | v1.0 |
| NSQF Level | Level 5 |
| ABC Credits | 20 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/Q0801MandatorySSC/N0801
Design and execute test plans and cases
40 hrs
MandatorySSC/N0802
Develop and run automated test suites
35 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 test strategies, plans and cases from requirements
02
Execute manual functional, regression and exploratory testing
03
Build automated UI, API and integration test suites
04
Apply test-driven and behaviour-driven testing practices
05
Perform API, performance and security testing
06
Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
07
Track, report and triage defects through their lifecycle
08
Measure test coverage and quality metrics
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/Q0801
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6
Modules
🎯
8
Outcomes
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4
NOS Units
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L5
NSQF
01
Testing Fundamentals
6 topics
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02
Manual and Exploratory Testing
6 topics
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03
Test Automation Foundations
6 topics
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04
API and Integration Testing
6 topics
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05
Performance, Security and CI
6 topics
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06
Capstone: Automated Test Suite
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 Quality Assurance Engineer. Each awards NSQF credits and ABC credits independently.
Quality Assurance Workshop
Skills & Tech Stack
Tools & Technologies
SeleniumPlaywrightCypressPostmanREST AssuredJMeterk6CucumberTestNGJUnitOWASP ZAPJiraJenkinsGitAllure Report
Enroll Now or Request a Batch
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nasscom Member Companies — Active Hirers
12 companiesTCSInfosysWiproHCL TechnologiesCognizantTech MahindraAccentureIBMCapgeminiLTIMindtreeHexawareMphasis