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National Occupational Standards

Qualification Packs (QPs) & Model Curriculum

QP Segmentation, Level, Category & NSQF approved status

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Standards under Public View

Click on the tab below to view the Occupation Standards drafted by Agriculture Skill Council of India duly approved by the Industry.

These Occupational Standards are open for public viewing for a month. All those who have participated in development and validation of standards as well as the industry are informed by the ASCI that the Occupational Standards have been published for comments.

Any comments or feedback can be addressed to Dr. Satender Singh Arya, Chief Executive Officer at ASCI on info@asci-india.com

All comments/ feedback received during the period will be responded to by Agriculture Skill Council of India.

After one month of public viewing, these standards will be promulgated as National Standards.

Agri & Allied Standards Under Public View

Standards Under Industry Validation

The tab below includes the Occupational Standards which are currently under Industry Validation.

These standards are uploaded for public to share comments or observations to ASCI.

These standards could be used by any training organization to build curriculum and use them for training purposes on the condition that when the industry validation is completed, if required, there can be necessary changes in the curriculum by ASCI.

For any clarifications please write to Dr. Satender Singh Arya, Chief Executive Officer at ASCI on info@asci-india.com

Agri & Allied Standards under Industry Validation

Drafts Standards

Below mentioned tab includes the draft Occupational Standards, for few job roles only. The Occupational Standards for other job roles are currently in the development stage.

These drafts are uploaded for public viewing so as to enable anyone for sending in any comments or observations. In the draft state, they are not meant for building any curriculum or any other allied activity.

For any clarifications please write to Dr. Satender Singh Arya, Chief Executive Officer at ASCI on info@asci-india.com

Agri & Allied Draft Standards

Last updated: May 2022

Agri Crop Production

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File

Pulses Cultivator

AGR/Q0104

4

3

QP

390

II

30-04-2025

Cotton Cultivator

AGR/Q0202

3

3

QP

300

II

30-04-2025

Oilseed Crop Grower (Elective: Soybean, Groundnut, Mustard)

AGR/Q0201

4

3

QP

390

II

30-04-2025

Sugarcane Cultivator

AGR/Q0203

3

3

QP

270

II

30-04-2025

Organic Grower

AGR/Q1201

4

3

QP

390

II

30-04-2025

Cereal Crop Grower (Electives: Wheat, Rice, Maize, Millet)

AGR/Q0105

3

2

QP

300

I

30-04-2025

Paddy Farmer

AGR/Q0101

3

3

QP

300

II

28-04-2025

Essentials of Sustainable usage of fertilizer and soil ameliorants

AGR/N1256

4

1

NOS

37.5

II

30-05-2027

Fundamentals of On-farm strategies to mitigate climate risks

AGR/N6504

4

1

NOS

37.5

II

30-05-2027

Organic Farm and Business Promoter

AGR/Q1210

5

1

QP

480

II

30-04-2027

Integrated Farming Practitioner

AGR/Q1211

4

1

QP

300

II

30-04-2025

Pesticide & Fertilizer Applicator

AGR/Q1202

2.5

4

QP

270

I

27-05-2027

Agri Entrepreneurship & Rural Enterprises

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File

Community Service Provider

AGR/Q7802

4

3

QP

390

II

30-04-2025

Mushroom Grower

AGR/Q7803

4

4

QP

390

II

22-10-2027

Agri Service Input Dealer

AGR/Q7804

5

3

QP

480

II

30-04-2025

Vermicompost Producer

AGR/Q1203

3

3

QP

270

II

30-04-2025

Group Farming Practitioner

AGR/Q7806

4

2

QP

420

II

29-03-2026

Institution Development Manager

AGR/Q7805

5.5

2

QP

570

II

29-03-2026

Fundamentals of Biomass Processing for Energy

AGR/N6706

4

1

NOS

37.5

I

30-05-2027

Introduction to regulatory compliances for FPO

AGR/MCr-0009

4

1

MCr

22.5

II

30-05-2027

Fundamentals of Business and Marketing Plan for a FPO

AGR/MCr-0006

4

1

MCr

30

II

30-05-2027

Fundamentals of Accounting and financial management practices for FPO

AGR/MCr-0011

4

1

MCr

30

II

30-05-2027

Essentials of managing a FPO

AGR/MCr-0007

4

1

MCr

22.5

II

30-05-2027

Essentials of Agri Services and Input Retailing

AGR/MCr-0012

4

1

MCr

22.5

II

22-10-2027

Agri Information Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File

Agriculture Extension Service Provider

AGR/Q7601

4

3

QP

390

II

30-04-2025

Agriculture Field Officer

AGR/Q7701

4

3

QP

390

II

30-04-2025

Krishi Sahayak

AGR/Q7603

3

1

QP

300

II

17-11-2025

Agri Extension in DRE applications & financing

AGR/N7620

4

1

NOS

37.5

II

30-04-2027

Digital Agriculture Extension Promoter (Elective: Farm Production, Agri Supply Chain)

AGR/Q1010

5.5

1

QP

570

I

30-04-2027

Amenity Horticulture & Landscaping

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Master Gardener
AGR/Q0801
4
4
QP
390
II
27-05-2027

Plant Nursery Associate
AGR/Q0807
3
4
QP
270
II
27-05-2027

Hydroponics Technician
AGR/Q0808
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Assistant Gardener
AGR/Q0804
3
3
QP
300
II
30-04-2025

Gardener cum Nursery Raiser
AGR/Q0809
4
2
QP
390
II
29-03-2026

Professional Gardening and Nursery Management
AGR/Q0815
4.5
1
QP
1200
II
31-08-2026

Animal Husbandry & Livestock

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Artificial Insemination Technician (Option: Program in)
AGR/Q4803
4
4
QP
390
I
26-11-2027

Livestock Service Provider (Options: Program implementation and livestock marketing, Small farm animal breeding)
AGR/Q4804
4
8
QP
450
I
26-11-2027

Goat/Sheep Farmer (Option: Sheep Shearing)
AGR/Q4501
3
2
QP
270
I
29-03-2026

Livestock Green Management Promoter
AGR/Q4805
4
1
QP
480
II
30-04-2027

Piggery Farmer
AGR/Q4502
3
2
QP
270
I
29-03-2026

Practicing one health approach (livestock)
AGR/MCr-0004
4
1
MCr
30
I
30-05-2027

Fundamentals of livestock marketing practices
AGR/MCr-0008
4
1
MCr
30
II
30-05-2027

Agriculture Industries

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Essentials of Internal Control Inspections (Organic Standards)
AGR/MCr-0013
4
1
MCr
30
II
22-10-2027

Commodity Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Agri Commodity Quality Assayer
AGR/Q7902
5
2
QP
510
II
29-03-2026

Agri Commodity Procurement Manager
AGR/Q7904
5.5
2
QP
600
II
29-03-2026

Quality and Price Risk Management of Agro Commodities for Farmers
AGR/MCr-0002
3
1
MCr
30
II
31-01-2027

Price Risk Management in Agri Commodities for FPO
AGR/MCr-0003
4
1
MCr
30
II
31-01-2027

Basics of Agri Commodity Market
AGR/MCr-0001
4
1
MCr
30
II
31-01-2027

Agri Commodity Fumigation Operator
AGR/Q7908
4
2
QP
390
I
29-03-2026

Commodity Account Manager
AGR/Q7906
5
2
QP
510
II
29-03-2026

Dairy Farm Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Dairy Farmer/ Entrepreneur
AGR/Q4101
4
4
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Village Level Milk Collection Center Incharge
AGR/Q4202
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Bulk Milk Cooler (BMC) Operator
AGR/Q4204
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Chilling Plant Technician
AGR/Q4205
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Dairy Farm Supervisor
AGR/Q4103
5
3
QP
480
I
30-04-2025

Dairy Worker
AGR/Q4102
3
3
QP
300
I
30-04-2025

Milk Procurement & Input Supervisor
AGR/Q4201
5
3
QP
480
I
30-04-2025

Farm Mechanization & Precision Farming

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Precision Farming Technician
AGR/Q1007
5
1
QP
480
I
05-01-2026

Micro-Irrigation Technician
AGR/Q1002
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Solar Pump Technician
AGR/Q6701
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Greenhouse Operator (Option: Small Enterprise)
AGR/Q1003
3
4
QP
270
I
26-11-2027

Irrigation Pump Technician (Small Capacity)
AGR/Q1104
4
4
QP
390
I
27-05-2027

Tractor operator
AGR/Q1101
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Kisan Drone Operator
AGR/Q1006
3
3
QP
270
I
31-03-2027

Custom Hiring Centre In-charge (Agri machinery)
AGR/Q1112
5
4
QP
480
I
27-05-2027

Agriculture Machinery Demonstrator
AGR/Q1107
5
3
QP
480
I
30-04-2025

Repair and Maintenance Supervisor (Farm Machinery)
AGR/Q1111
5
4
QP
480
I
27-05-2027

Combine Harvester Machine Operator
AGR/Q1102
4
4
QP
390
I
26-11-2027

Harvesting Machinery Operator (Option: Post-harvest machineries operation)
AGR/Q1105
4
4
QP
390
I
27-05-2027

Tractor Service Mechanic (Option: Repair and maintenance of farm implements)
AGR/Q1108
4
4
QP
390
I
26-11-2027

Repair and Maintenance Technician (Farm Machinery)
AGR/Q1106
4
4
QP
390
I
27-05-2027

Power Tiller Operator
AGR/Q1103
3
4
QP
270
I
27-05-2027

Horticulturist (Protected Cultivation) (Electives: Hi-tech Nursery, Vegetable, Flower)
AGR/Q1011
5
1
QP
480
I
27-08-2025

Satellite Data Analysis for Crop Management
AGR/N1051
4
1
NOS
37.5
I
30-04-2027

Repair & Maintenance of solar powered farm equipmen/ machinery
AGR/N1150
4
1
NOS
37.5
I
30-04-2027

Practicing Agrivoltaic farming
AGR/N1255
4
1
NOS
37.5
II
30-04-2027

Introduction to operating solar powered appliances for post-harvest operations
AGR/N6707
3.5
1
NOS
37.5
I
30-05-2027

Fisheries

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Aquaculture Worker
AGR/Q4904
3
3
QP
300
I
30-04-2025

Fisheries Extension Associate
AGR/Q5107
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Inland Capture Fisherman cum Primary Processor
AGR/Q5003
3
2
QP
270
I
30-04-2025

Fish Seed Grower
AGR/Q4908
4
4
QP
450
I
22-10-2027

Aquarium Technician
AGR/Q5108
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Freshwater Aquaculture Farmer
AGR/Q4905
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Marine Capture Fisherman cum Primary Processor
AGR/Q5001
3
3
QP
270
I
30-04-2025

Fishing Boat Driver (Small Mechanized vessels upto 24 OAL)
AGR/Q5002
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Shrimp Farmer
AGR/Q4902
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Deep Sea Fisher
AGR/Q5004
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Aquaculture Technical Supervisor (Option: Biofloc Technology, RAS Technology)
AGR/Q4903
5
3
QP
480
I
30-04-2025

Brackishwater Aquaculture Farmer (Option: Crab, Finfish)
AGR/Q4906
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Hatchery Production Worker
AGR/Q4901
3
3
QP
300
I
30-04-2025

Mariculture Farmer (Option: Pearl Culture)
AGR/Q4909
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Ornamental Fish Farmer (Option: Aquarium)
AGR/Q4910
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Essentials of Mitigating GHG emissions in fish value chain
AGR/MCr-0010
4
1
MCr
30
I
30-05-2027

Basics of Cage Culture Fish Farming
AGR/N4968
4
1
NOS
45
I
27-08-2027

Forestry & Agroforestry

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Vriksh Sanrakshak
AGR/Q6107
4
1
QP
390
I
05-01-2026

Forest Nursery Raiser
AGR/Q6103
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Bamboo Grower
AGR/Q6101
3
3
QP
270
II
30-04-2025

Urban Forest Developer
AGR/Q6106
4
2
QP
390
I
26-05-2025

Lac Cultivator
AGR/Q6105
3
2
QP
270
II
29-03-2026

Carbon Farming Practitioner
AGR/Q6112
4.5
1
QP
480
II
30-04-2027

Other Allied

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File

Beekeeper

AGR/Q5301

3

3

QP

270

III

30-04-2025

Sericulturist

AGR/Q5201

3

3

QP

270

III

30-04-2025

Barefoot Technician

AGR/Q7801

4

3

QP

390

I

30-04-2025

Plant Tissue Culture Technician

AGR/Q8101

4

4

QP

390

I

27-05-2027

Post-harvest Supply Chain Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Agriculture Warehouse Worker
AGR/Q7502
3
3
QP
270
II
30-04-2025

Packhouse Worker
AGR/Q7503
3
3
QP
270
I
30-04-2025

Supply Chain Field Executive
AGR/Q7501
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Agri Warehouse Supervisor
AGR/Q7510
5
2
QP
510
II
29-03-2026

Fundamentals of Aggregation and Post-Harvest Handling of Farm Produce
AGR/N1257
4
1
NOS
37.5
II
30-05-2027

Quality Assurance in Grain Storage
AGR/MCr-0005
3.5
1
MCr
15
II
30-05-2027

Poultry Farm Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Small Poultry Farmer
AGR/Q4306
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Poultry Hatchery Operator
AGR/Q4402
3
4
QP
300
II
26-11-2027

Poultry Hatchery Supervisor
AGR/Q4401
5
4
QP
480
II
26-11-2027

Poultry Farm Worker
AGR/Q4309
3
3
QP
270
II
26-11-2027

Poultry feed, food safety and labelling Supervisor
AGR/Q4305
5
3
QP
480
II
30-04-2025

Poultry Farm Supervisor (Electives: Breeder/Layer, Broiler)
AGR/Q4308
5
2
QP
480
II
30-04-2025

Chick Sexing and Grading Technician
AGR/Q4403
3
3
QP
270
II
30-04-2025

Production Horticulture

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Coffee Plantation Worker
AGR/Q0501
3
3
QP
270
II
30-04-2025

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants Grower
AGR/Q0901
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Floriculturist (Electives: Rose/ Gerbera/ Chrysanthemum/ Orchid/ Marigold)
AGR/Q0701
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Coconut Grower cum Primary Processor
AGR/Q0503
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Florist
AGR/Q0703
2.5
4
QP
270
II
27-05-2027

Tea Plantation Worker
AGR/Q0502
3
3
QP
270
II
30-04-2025

Technician- Coir Grow Media
AGR/Q0508
4
2
QP
390
I
25-08-2025

Banana Farmer cum Primary Processor
AGR/Q0301
3
3
QP
300
II
30-04-2025

Tropical/Sub-tropical Fruit Grower (Options: Pomegranate/ Guava/ Ber/ Mango/ Banana/ Citrus Fruits)
AGR/Q0310
4
1
QP
390
II
27-08-2025

Vegetable Grower (Electives: Cole Crops / Leafy Vegetables / Underground Crops (Bulb, root, Tuber) / Cucurbit Crops / Solanaceous Crops / Legume Vegetables / Okra)
AGR/Q0405
4
1
QP
390
II
22-10-2027

Tea Maker (Production)
AGR/Q0506
4
2
QP
570
I
28-04-2025

Tea Factory Assistant
AGR/Q0507
4
2
QP
570
I
28-04-2025

Flower Packager and Palletizer
AGR/Q0704
2.5
4
QP
270
II
27-05-2027

Solanaceous Crop Cultivator
AGR/Q0402
3
3
QP
270
II
30-04-2025

Makhana Grower cum Processor (Options: Makhana Products)
AGR/Q0306
4
2
QP
390
II
29-03-2026

Essential Oil Extractor
AGR/Q0902
3
2
QP
270
II
29-03-2026

Spice Crop Cultivator (Electives: Herbal Spices/ Seed Spices/ Tree Spices/ Rhizomatous Spices/ Oil Yielding Spices/ Pod Spices/ Berry Spices/ Saffron)
AGR/Q0603
4
2
QP
390
II
29-03-2026

Plantation Worker (Option: Oilpalm, Palmyrah, Areca nut and Betelvine, Cocoa, Cashew Nut)
AGR/Q0509
3
1
QP
270
II
22-10-2027

Design and Construct Vertical Garden
AGR/N0856
4
1
NOS
37.5
I
30-04-2027

Fundamentals of Export norms for horticultural and high value crops
AGR/N7836
4
1
NOS
37.5
II
30-05-2027

Vineyard Grower
AGR/Q0304
4
2
QP
390
II
29-03-2027

Seeds Industry

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Quality Seed Grower
AGR/Q7101
4
3
QP
390
II
30-04-2025

Seed Bank Management
AGR/N7835
4
1
NOS
37.5
I
30-04-2027

Soil Health Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File
Soil & Water Testing Lab Analyst
AGR/Q8103
5
3
QP
480
I
30-04-2025

Soil & Water Testing Lab Technician
AGR/Q8102
4
3
QP
390
I
30-04-2025

Watershed Management

Qualification Title Qualification Code NSQF Level Version QP/NOS/MCr Min Notional Hours CCN Validity Qualification Model Curriculum Qualification File

Water Resource Community Mobilizer (Elective: Watershed, Springshed, Groundwater)

AGR/Q6601

4

2

QP

390

II

29-03-2026

No QPs available under public view till now.

Standards Under Industry Validation