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Data Scientist

NQR Code:QG-06-IT-045952025-V2-NASSCOM
  • Old Code: QG-06-IT-045952025-V2-NASSCOM

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About this Qualification

Job Description

A data scientist is a skilled professional responsible for collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and interpreting large volumes of data to derive actionable insights that support business decision-making. They employ statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and various data processing tools to explore data, build predictive models, and validate results. Data scientists also develop scalable data pipelines, ensure data quality, and create visualizations and dashboards to communicate findings effectively. Their role spans across understanding business requirements, designing data strategies, implementing algorithms, deploying models into production environments, and continually monitoring and refining those models to adapt to changing data patterns. Overall, a data scientist bridges the gap between raw data and strategic insights, empowering organizations to make informed, data-driven decisions.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
UG 4th year Completed No Experience None
3 year UG degree Completed 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 5.5 1.5 Years None

Progression Pathway

  • Chief Data Officer

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Collect & process data and ensure data quality standards are achieved SSC/N8157 Mandatory 120 4 5
Perform exploratory and Inferential analysis of the data SSC/N8103 Mandatory 120 4 5
Perform research, design & validation of algorithmic models SSC/N8104 Mandatory 150 5 5
Risk Analysis & Mitigation for Algorithmic Models SSC/N8106 Mandatory 60 2 6
Define business outcomes and create visualizations from results of the analysis SSC/N8108 Mandatory 120 4 5
Employability Skills (60 Hours) DGT/VSQ/N0102 Mandatory 60 2 4