NCO 2015 - National Classification of Occupations - Vol II-A

NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
OF OCCUPATIONS-2015
(Occupational Description)
Vol II - A
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Directorate General of Employment
www.ncs.gov.in
NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
OF OCCUPATIONS-2015
(Occupational Description)
Vol II -A
Government of India
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Directorate General of Employment
www.ncs.gov.in
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Table of Contents
VOL- II A
1. Division 1 1 - 62
2. Division 2 63 - 292
3. Division 3 293 - 479
4. Division 4 480 - 519
5. Division 5 520 - 573
INDEX
National Classification of Occupations – 2015 Division 1
13 Production and Specialized

Services Managers
Division
1 14 Hospitality, Retail and Other
Services Managers
Managers
Sub Division 11
Chief Executives, Senior Officials
Managers plan, direct, co-ordinate and
evaluate the overall activities of and Legislators
enterprises, governments and other
organizations, or of organizational units Chief Executives, Senior Officials and
within them, and formulate and review Legislators formulate and review the
their policies, laws, rules and regulations. policies and plan, direct, co-ordinate and
Tasks performed by managers usually evaluate the overall activities of
include: formulating and advising on the enterprises, governments and other
policy, budgets, laws and regulations of organizations with the support of other
enterprises, governments and other managers.
organizational units; establishing Tasks performed usually include: presiding
objectives and standards and formulating over or participating in the proceedings of
and evaluating programmes and policies legislative bodies, board of directors and
and procedures for their implementation; committees; formulating and advising on
ensuring appropriate systems and the policy budgets, laws and regulations
procedures are developed and of enterprises, governments and other
implemented to provide budgetary organizations; establishing objectives for
control; authorising material, human and enterprises, government departments or
financial resources to implement policies agencies and other organizations;
and programmes. Monitoring and formulating or approving and evaluating
evaluating performance of the programmes and policies and procedures
organization or enterprise and of its staff; for their implementation; ensuring
selecting, or approving the selection of appropriate systems and procedures are
staff; ensuring compliance with health and developed and implemented to provide
safety requirements; planning and budgetary control; authorising material,
directing daily operations; representing human and financial resources to
and negotiating on behalf of the implement policies and programmes;
government, enterprise or organizational monitoring and evaluating performance of
unit managed in meetings and other the organization or enterprise; selecting,
forums. or approving the selection of senior staff;
performing ceremonial duties and
Occupations in this Division are classified representing the enterprise, government,
into the following Sub Divisions: organization or community at official
occasions and in meetings, negotiations,
11 Chief Executives, Senior Officials conventions and public hearings.
and Legislators
Occupations in this Sub Division are
12 Administrative and Commercial
classified into the following Groups:
Managers
111 Legislators and Senior Officials
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112 Managing Directors and Chief Elected Official, Union Government

Executives
Elected Official, Union Government serves
Group 111 in various capacities in legislative and
executive branches of Union Government.
Legislators and Senior Officials Performs administrative, executive or
advisory functions, which include serving
Legislators and senior officials determine, as head of the Indian Union; presiding
formulate, advise on and direct the over deliberations of Houses of
implementation of policies of national, Parliament; leading council of ministers of
state, regional or local governments or Union Government; shaping, determining
communities, and of special interest and defining government policies and
organizations. They make, ratify, amend directing their application and execution
or repeal laws, public rules and through departmental heads;
regulations and plan, organize, direct, representing interests of voters in
control and evaluate the overall activities Parliament, on committees and
of government departments and agencies, commissions; and taking part in making,
traditional communities and special amending or repealing laws. Is designated
interest organizations according to work performed or post held,
such as:
Occupations in this Group are classified PRESIDENT OF INDIA; RASHTRAPATI. VICE
into the following Families: PRESIDENT OF INDIA; UP-RASHTRAPATI.
SPEAKER, LOK SABHA. CHAIRMAN, RAJYA
1111 Legislators SABHA. PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA.
MINISTER, UNION GOVERNMENT.
1112 Senior Government Officials
MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT.
1113 Traditional Chiefs and Heads of
Villages
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
1114 Senior Officials of Special-interest Code 1111
Organizations Title Legislators
Family 1111 1111.0200

Legislators Elected Official, State Government
Legislators determine, formulate, and Elected Official, State Government serves

direct policies of national, state, regional in various capacities in legislative and
or local governments and international executive branches of State Government.
governmental agencies. They make, ratify, Performs, administrative, executive or
amend or repeal laws, public rules and advisory functions, which include leading
regulations. They include elected and non- council of ministers of State Government;
elected members of parliament, councils shaping, determining and defining
and governments. government policies, and directing
application and execution of government
policies through departmental heads;
presiding over deliberations of Houses of
1111.0100 State Legislatures; committees and
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commissions; and taking part in making, Code 1111

amending or repealing laws. Is designated Title Legislators
according to work performed or post held,
such as: CHIEF MINISTER. MINISTER, 1111.9900
STATE GOVERNMENT. CHAIRMAN, Legislators, Other
LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. SPEAKER,
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. MEMBER, Elected Officials, Other include all other
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY. Elected Officials performing
administrative, executive or advisory
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: functions in educational, religious, social,
Code 1111 political and community welfare
Title Legislators organizations and such other permanent
or ad-hoc private bodies, not else-where
1111.0300 classified.
Elected Official, Local Bodies
Elected Official, Local Bodies serves in Code 1111
various capacities in policy making and Title Legislators
executive branches of local bodies.
Performs administrative, executive or Family 1112
advisory functions in matters entrusted to
Senior Government Officials
local bodies e.g. public health, sanitation,
primary education, building and road
construction, drainage, street-lighting, Senior government officials advise
raising and collection of admissible local governments on policy matters, oversee
taxes and their proper administration, and the interpretation and implementation of
all other connected matters for the government policies and legislation by
benefit of local people, including government departments and agencies,
enforcement of local laws and emergency represent their country abroad and act on
measures as necessary. Is designated its behalf, or carry out similar tasks in
according to work performed or post held intergovernmental organizations. They
such as: MAYOR, MUNICIPAL plan, organize, direct, control and
CORPORATION. COUNCILLOR, CITY evaluate the overall activities of municipal
MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. CHAIRMAN, or local, regional and national government
CITY MUNICIPAL CORPORATION. departments, boards, agencies or
CHAIRMAN, MUNICIPALITY. MEMBER commissions in accordance with
MUNICIPALITY. CHAIRMAN, DISTRICT legislation and policies established by
BOARD. MEMBER, DISTRICT BOARD. government and legislative bodies.
CHAIRMAN, CANTONMENT BOARD.
MEMBER, CANTONMENT BOARD. 1112.0100
CHAIRMAN, TOWN AREA COMMITTEE. Administrative Official, Union
MEMBER, TOWN AREA COMMITTEE. Government
CHAIRMAN, BLOCK SAMITI. SARPANCH,
PANCHAYAT. MEMBER, PANCHAYAT. Administrative Official, Union
Government serves in various capacities
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: under Union Government. Performs
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administrative and advisory functions, Diplomat represents Union of India in

which include advising minister on all other countries or at international
matters of policy and administration organizations, meetings and conferences.
within his sphere of responsibility; Interprets policies of Indian Government
organizing and directing work of ministries in foreign countries and advises his
and departments; taking policy decisions Government on matters of foreign
to extent authorized; supervising relations, trade, commerce, etc.
execution and implementation of policies Negotiates and enters into agreements
and decisions by field or subordinate with other countries and nations. Issues
offices etc. Is designated according to visas to foreigners for visit to India and
work performed or post held, such as: looks after welfare of Indians abroad, and
MEMBER, OF UNION PUBLIC SERVICE generally promotes interest of his
COMMISSION. MEMBER, CENTRAL BOARD country. Is designated according to rank
OF REVENUE. MEMBER, RAILWAY BOARD. held or work performed, such as:
MEMBER PLANNING COMMISSION. AMBASSADOR HIGH COMMISSIONER
SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF ENVOY MINISTER (DIPLOMAT)
INDIA JOINT SECRETARY TO THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNSEL
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. DEPUTY GENERAL CHARGE D AFFAIRS TRADE
SECRETARY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF COMMISSIONER.
INDIA. UNDER SECRETARY TO THE
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA. DIRECTOR- ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
GENERAL, CIVIL AVIATION. DIRECTOR Code 1112
GENERAL, ALL INDIA RADIO DIRECTOR- Title Senior Government
GENERAL, POSTS AND TELEGRAPHS. Officials
DIRECTOR-GENERAL, SUPPLIES AND
DISPOSALS. DIRECTOR-GENERAL 1112.0300
SHIPPING. DIRECTOR-GENERAL OF
Executive Officials, Union
EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING.
CONTROLLER AND AUDITOR GENERAL. Government
CONTROLLER, IRON AND STEEL.
COMMISSIONER, TEXTILE. CUSTODIAN Executive Official, Union Government
GENERAL. CHIEF CONTROLLER OF serves in various executive capacities in
IMPORTS AND EXPORTS. CHIEF Union Government, giving effect to
COMMISSIONER, ELECTION. CHIEF policies and decisions of Government.
COMMISSIONER, LABOUR Performs or supervises performance of
COMMISSIONER, SALT. REGISTRAR- other executives and field duties such as
GENERAL, CENSUS. assessing and collecting revenues; issuing
passports, licenses and other
authorizations; supervising elections;
reconciling parties in trade disputes;
Code 1112
inspecting offices and establishments;
Title Senior Government
enforcing and implementing various rules,
Officials
regulations and provisions of law. Is
designated according to work performed
1112.0200 or post held, such as: COMMISSIONER,
Diplomat DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONER,
INCOME-TAX CUSTODIAN, EVACUEE
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PROPERTY DIRECTOR OF INSPECTION, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

CUSTOMS DIRECTOR, MARKETING Code 1112
DIRECTOR OF TRAINING, DIRECTOR OF Title Senior Government Officials
EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES, REGIONAL 1112.0500
LABOUR COMMISSIONER, COLLECTOR,
Executive Official, State
CENTRAL EXCISE, SUPERINTENDENT,
CUSTOMS, INCOME-TAX OFFICER, Government
SUPERINTENDENT, CENTRAL EXCISE,
PASSPORT OFFICER, SETTLEMENT Executive Official, State Government
OFFICER, CONCILIATION OFFICER serves in various capacities in State
(CENTRAL). Government giving effect to policies and
decisions of Government. Performs or
supervises performance of executive and
field duties which include maintenance of
Code 1112
law and order; assessing and collecting
Title Senior Government Officials
taxes, duties, land revenues, etc.; issuing
licenses; executing development schemes;
1112.0400 reconciling parties in trade disputes;
Administrative Official, State inspecting schools, factories, shops,
Government offices and establishments; and enforcing
various rules, regulations and provisions
Administrative Official, State Government of law. Is designated according to work
serves in various capacities in State performed or post held, such as:
Government. Performs administrative and COLLECTOR; DEPUTY COLLECTOR; SUB-
advisory functions which include serving DEPUTY COLLECTOR; DEPUTY
as Head of State; advising ministers, on all COMMISSIONER. DISTRICT OFFICER; SUB-
matters of policy and administration DIVISIONAL OFFICER; LAND RECORD
within his sphere of responsibility; OFFICER; TEHSILDAR; SUPERINTENDENT
organizing and directing work of OF POLICE CIRCLE OFFICE; SALES-TAX
departments; taking policy decisions to OFFICER; SUPERINTENDENT, JAIL; JAILOR,
the extent authorised; supervising SUPERINTENDENT OF INDUSTRIES
execution and implementation of policies DISTRICT INDUSTRIES OFFICER
and decisions by field or subordinate MARKETING OFFICER. RATIONING
officers. Is designated according to work OFFICER. SUPPLY OFFICER. RENT
performed or post held, such as: CONTROL AND EVICTION OFFICER,
GOVERNOR; RAJYAPAL; LIEUTENANT REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER, DISTRICT
GOVERNOR MEMBER, STATE PUBLIC PLANNING OFFICER, CO-OPERATIVE
SERVICE COMMISSION, MEMBER, BOARD OFFICER, CONCILIATION OFFICER (STATE),
OF REVENUE, CHIEF SECRETARY TO PANCHAYAT RAJ OFFICER.
GOVERNMENT (STATE), SECRETARY TO
GOVERNMENT (STATE), DEPUTY ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT (STATE), Code 1112
UNDER SECRETARY TO GOVERNMENT Title Senior Government
(STATE), CHIEF COMMISSIONER Officials
DEVELOPMENT, COMMISSIONER OF
DIVISION, DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION,
DIRECTOR OF INDUSTRIES.
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1112.0600 HARYANA URBAN DEVELOPMENT

Administrative and Executive AUTHORITY, SECRETARY, GHAZIABAD
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY.
Officials, Quasi Government
(Central)
Administrative and Executive Official, Code 1112
Quasi Government (Central) plans, Title Senior Government
organizes, co-ordinates and controls Officials
within authority delegated, activities of
quasi-government organizations, 1112.0800
establishment, etc. or one or more of its Administrative and Executive
departments/branches or sections; and Officials, Local Bodies
includes officials such as: CHAIRMAN,
UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION Administrative and Executive Official,
CHAIRMAN, COAL MINES WELFARE Local Bodies plans, organizes, co-ordinates
COMMISSION, SECRETARY, INDIAN RED and controls functions of the city
CROSS SOCIETY, SECRETARY, MICA MINES corporation, improvement trust,
LABOUR WELFARE FUND ADVISORY municipality, district board, cantonment
COMMITTEE, SECRETARY, RAILWAY RATES board, notified area committee or other
TRIBUNAL, CONTROLLER OF EMIGRANT local bodies, and executes and
LABOUR, DIRECTOR-GENERAL, implements or supervises execution and
EMPLOYEES STATE INSURANCE implementation of decisions, rules and
CORPORATION. regulations and by-laws of local bodies
and also assesses and collects local taxes.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Is designated according to work
Code 1112 performed or post held, such as:
Title Senior Government COMMISSIONER, CITY CORPORATION,
Officials EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IMPROVEMENT
TRUST; EXECUTIVE OFFICER,
1112.0700 CANTONMENT, BOARD; EXECUTIVE
Administrative & Executive OFFICER; MUNICIPAL BOARD, SECRETARY,
DISTRICT BOARD TAX SUPERINTENDENT,
Officials, Quasi Government (State)
OCTROI SUPERINTENDENT
Administrative and Executive Official,
Quasi Government (State) plans, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
organizes, co-ordinates and controls Code 1112
within authority delegated, activities of Title Senior Government
quasi-government organizations, Officials
establishments, etc. or one or more of its
departments/branches or sections; and 1112.9900
includes officials such as: VICE Senior Government Officials, Other
CHANCELLOR, STATE UNIVERSITIES, DEAN,
STATE AUTONOMOUS EDUCATIONAL Administrative and Executive Officials,
INSTITUTES, CHAIRMAN, STATE Government and Local Bodies, Other
CORPORATIONS/BOARDS, CHAIRMAN, Include all other administrative and
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executive officials of government, quasi- Political Worker takes part in various

government or local body, engaged in activities of the political party to which he
taking policy decisions and their belongs. Contacts people for propagating
implementation, general management ideology of his party and to enquire about
and supervision of its one or more their difficulties. Acts as link between
branches, sections and departments, not people and legislators. Organizes activities
elsewhere classified. of the party in his area. May act as
President or Secretary of his party. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: also function as President of Panchayat or
Code 1112 Panchayat Samiti of his area.
Title Senior Government
Officials ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1114
Title Senior Officials of Special-interest
Family 1113
Organizations
Traditional Chiefs and Heads of
Villages 1114.0200
Senior Officials of Employers,
Traditional Chiefs and Heads of Villages
Workers and Other Economic
perform a variety of legislative,
administrative and ceremonial tasks and Interest Organizations
duties, determined by ancient traditions,
as well as by the division of rights and Senior Officials of Employers’, workers’
responsibilities between village chiefs and and other economic-interest organizations
the local, regional and national determine and formulate policies, rules
authorities. and regulations of their respective
organizations, direct their application,
represents these organizations and act on
Family 1114 their behalf.
Senior Officials of Special-interest
Organizations ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1114
Senior Officials of Special-interest Title Senior Officials of Special-interest
Organizations determine, formulate and Organizations
direct the implementation of policies of
special-interest organizations, such as 1114.0300
political-party organizations, trade unions, Director, Disaster Management
employers' organizations, trade and
Services
industry associations, humanitarian or
charity organizations, or sports
Director, Disaster Management Services
associations, and represent their
directs and co-ordinates regional
organizations and act on their behalf.
programme activities of various agency to
1114.0100 provide specialized human services, such
Political Worker as water safety programmes, disaster
relief, and emergency transportation:
Consults with co-operating agencies, such
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as police, firefighters and emergency Managing Directors and Chief

ambulance services to co-ordinate efforts Executives
and define areas of jurisdiction. Managing Directors and Chief Executives
Participates in programme activities to formulate and review the policies, plan,
serve clients of agency. Prepares budgets direct, co-ordinate and evaluate the
to control costs and to allocate funds in overall activities of enterprises or
accordance with provisions and agency organizations (except special interest
charter. May instruct agency staff and organizations and government
volunteers in skills required to provide departments) with the support of other
services. May forward requisitions and managers, usually within guidelines
arrange for maintenance of equipment, established by a Board of Directors or a
such as two way radios and agency governing body to whom they are
vehicles. May co-ordinate services to answerable for the operations undertaken
disaster victims and safety programmes, and their result.
such as water safety and emergency first
aid, and also co-ordinates transportation Occupations in this Group are classified
of agency clients, blood and medical into the following Families:
supplies and equipment.
1120 Managing Directors and Chief
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Executives
Code 1114
Organizations Family 1120
Managing Directors and Chief
1114.9900 Executives
Senior Officials of Special-interest
Organizations, Other Managing Directors and Chief Executives
formulate and review the policies and
Senior Officials of Humanitarian and other plan, direct co-ordinate and evaluate the
Special-interest Organizations, Other overall activities of enterprises or
include senior officials of humanitarian organizations (except special interest
and other special-interest organizations organizations and government
who determine and formulate policies, departments). They work with the support
rules and regulations of humanitarian of other managers, usually within
organizations, sports associations or other guidelines established by a Board of
special-interest organizations. Directs Directors or a governing body to whom
their application, represents these they are answerable for the operations
organizations and acts on their behalf. undertaken and their result.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 1120.0100

Code 1114 Working Proprietor, Electricity
Organizations Working Proprietor, Electricity plans,
organizes and controls in broad outline,
within authority delegated, activities of
Group 112 private or public organizations or
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establishments or one or more of its 1120.0400

branches, departments, etc. engaged in Director, Electricity
generation, transmission and distribution
of electricity to domestic and industrial Director, Electricity heads the organization
consumers. Is designated according to and is supported by more than one
work performed or powers exercised. manager. Determines, plans, organizes
and controls in broad outline, within
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: authority delegated, activities of private
Code 1120 or public organizations or establishments
Title Managing Directors and Chief or one or more of its branches,
Executives departments, etc. engaged in generation,
transmission and distribution of electricity
1120.0200 to domestic and industrial consumers. Is
Working Proprietor, Gas designated according to work performed
or powers exercised.
Working Proprietor, Gas plans, organizes
and controls, within authority delegated ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
activities of public or private organizations Code 1120
or enterprises, or one or more of its Title Managing Directors and Chief
departments, sections or branches, Executives
engaged in manufacture of gas,
distribution and supply of gas to 1120.0500
consumers and production and supply of Director, Gas
steam for heat and power. Is designated
according to work performed or powers Director, Gas heads the organization and
exercised. is supported by more than one manager.
Determines, plans, organizes and controls,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: within authority delegated activities of
Code 1120 public or private organizations or
Title Managing Directors and Chief enterprises, or one or more of its
Executives departments, sections or branches,
engaged in manufacture of gas,
1120.0300 distribution and supply of gas to
Working Proprietor, Water Supply consumers and production and supply of
steam for heat and power. Is designated
Working Proprietor, Water Supply plans, according to work performed or powers
organizes and co-ordinates, within exercised.
authority delegated, activities of public or
private organizations engaged in storage, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
filtration, purification and supply of water. Code 1120
Title Managing Directors and Chief
Code 1120 1120.0600
Title Managing Directors and Chief Director, Water Supply
Executives
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Director, Water Supply heads the ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

organization and is supported by more Code 1120
than one manager. Determines, plans, Title Managing Directors and Chief
organizes and co-ordinates, within Executives
private organizations engaged in storage, 1120.0900
filtration, purification and supply of water.
Working Proprietor,
Mines/Proprietor, Mines
Code 1120
Working Proprietor, Mines plans,
organizes, directs and controls the
Executives
enterprise wholly or partially and is
engaged in economic activities related to
1120.0700 extraction of coal, ore, mica, precious
Director, Bank stones and other minerals from
underground mines or open pits, and
Director, Bank sets broad policies and treatment of minerals for use by
plans and supervises in general way, consumers. Is designated according to
within authority delegated, efficient mineral extracted such as: WORKING
operation of private or public bank or PROPRIETOR, GOLD MINE, WORKING
major segment of it. May be designated PROPRIETOR, DIAMOND MINE, WORKING
according to authority delegated or work PROPRIETOR, COAL MINE, WORKING
performed such as: GOVERNOR (BANK), PROPRIETOR, IRON MINE, WORKING
CHAIRMAN (BANK), MANAGING PROPRIETOR, MANGANESE, MINE
DIRECTOR (BANK). WORKING PROPRIETOR, COPPER MINE
WORKING PROPRIETOR, MICA MINE.
Code 1120 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Title Managing Directors and Chief Code 1120
Executives Title Managing Directors and Chief
Executives
1120.0800
Director, Insurance 1120.1000
Working Proprietor,
Director, Insurance sets broad policies, Quarry/Proprietor, Quarry
plans and co-ordinates within authority
delegated, activities of private or public Working Proprietor, Quarry plans,
organization, or major segment of it, organizes, directs and controls the
dealing in life, fire, accident, marine and enterprise, wholly or partially and is
other general insurance business. Is engaged in economic activities related to
designated according to work performed extraction of stone, slate, sand and clay
or authority exercised, such as: from earth. Is designated according to the
CHAIRMAN, LIFE INSURANCE material quarried such as:
CORPORATION, MANAGING DIRECTOR, WORKING PROPRIETOR, STONE QUARRY,
(INSURANCE), DIRECTOR, INVESTMENTS WORKING PROPRIETOR, SLATE QUARRY.
(INSURANCE).
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Code 1120 Code 1120
Title Managing Directors and Chief Title Managing Directors and Chief
Executives Executives
1120.1100 1120.1300
Working Proprietor, Well Director, Construction
Drilling/Proprietor, Well Drilling
Director, Construction plans, co-ordinates
Working Proprietor, Well Drilling plans, and controls, within powers delegated,
organizes, directs and controls the activities of public or private organizations
enterprise wholly or partially and is or one or more of its branches or
engaged in economic activities related to departments engaged in construction,
drilling and sinking of deep wells, and maintenance and repairs of buildings,
operating wells for extraction of crude roads, bridges, railway tracks,
petroleum, natural gas, water and other aerodromes, canals, dams, etc. Is
liquids and semi-liquids from deep below designated according to work performed
earth’s surface. or authority exercised such as:
Is designated according to the type of well MANAGING DIRECTOR(CONSTRUCTION).
such as: PROJECT DIRECTOR(CONSTRUCTION).
WORKING PROPRIETOR, OIL WELL.
WORKING PROPRIETOR, GAS WELL. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
WORKING PROPRIETOR, WATER WELL. Code 1120
Code 1120
Title Managing Directors and Chief 1120.1400
Executives Director, Mines
1120.1200 Director, Mine plans, directs and co-
Working Proprietor, ordinates, within powers delegated
Construction/Proprietor, activities of public or private organizations
Construction engaged in extracting coal, ores, mica,
precious stones and other solid minerals
Working Proprietor, Construction from underground mines or open pits and
formulates policies, plans, organizes and in treating and dressing ore or minerals at
controls activities of the organization or mine site. Is designated according to work
enterprise, wholly or partially., Is engaged performed or powers delegated such as:
in construction, maintenance and repair MANAGING DIRECTOR (MINES).
of buildings, roads, bridges, railway tracks, DIRECTOR, SALES (MINES).
aerodromes, canals, dams, etc. Is
designated as: ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
CONTRACTOR, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION. Code 1120
CONTRACTOR, CANAL CONSTRUCTION, Title Managing Directors and Chief
etc. Executives
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1120.1500 Working Proprietor, Manufacturing plans

Director, Quarry organizes, co-ordinates and controls
activities of enterprises wholly or partially
Director, Quarry plans, directs and co- and is engaged in producing, maintaining
ordinates, within powers delegated, or repairing capital and consumer goods
activities of public or private organization excluding crops, minerals, electricity and
engaged in excavating stone, slate, clay natural gas. Is designated according to the
and sand from earth. Is designated industry owned and controlled, such as:
according to work performed or powers WORKING PROPRIETOR, TEXTILE MILLS,
exercised such as: MANAGING DIRECTOR, WORKING PROPRIETOR, ENGINEERING
QUARRY, DIRECTOR, STONE QUARRY. WORKSHOP. WORKING PROPRIETOR,
DIRECTOR, MARBLE QUARRY. DIRECTOR, SHOE FACTORY, WORKING PROPRIETOR,
LIMESTONE QUARRY. GLASS FACTORY. WORKING PROPRIETOR,
STEEL ROLLING MILLS
WORKING PROPRIETOR PRINTING PRESS,
WORKING PROPRIETOR,
Code 1120
TANNERY,
WORKING PROPRIETOR, BAKERY.
Executives
1120.1600 Code 1120
Director, Well Drilling Title Managing Directors and Chief
Executives
Director, Well Drilling plans, directs and
co-ordinates, within powers delegated, 1120.1800
activities of public or private organization
Director Manufacturing
engaged in drilling and sinking deep wells
and operating wells for extraction of
Director, Manufacturing plans, organizes,
mineral oil, natural gas, etc. Is designated
co-ordinates and controls within authority
according to work performed or economic
delegated, activities of private or public
activity directed, such as: MANAGING
organizations, or one or more of its
DIRECTOR, OIL WELL, MANAGING
departments or branches, engaged in
DIRECTOR, GAS WELL, DIRECTOR, OIL
producing, maintaining or repairing capital
WELL, DIRECTOR, GAS WELL.
or consumer goods, excluding crops,
minerals, electricity and natural gas. Is
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: designated according to work performed,
Code 1120 authority exercised or economic activity
Title Managing Directors and Chief directed such as: MANAGING DIRECTOR,
Executives (MANUFACTURING). DIRECTOR,
PRODUCTION(MANUFACTURING).
1120.1700 DIRECTOR, WORKS(MANUFACTURING).
Working Proprietor, DIRECTOR, STEEL PLANT. DIRECTOR,
Manufacturing/Proprietor, TANNERY. DIRECTOR, BAKERY. DIRECTOR,
Manufacturing SADDLERY.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: may delegate financial and operational

Code 1120 powers to them. May obtain licence or
Title Managing Directors and Chief permit from public authorities for retail
Executives trade.
1120.1900 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Working Proprietor, Wholesale Code 1120
Trade/Proprietor, Wholesale Trade
Executives
Working Proprietor, Wholesale Trade
purchases goods in bulk and sells them to 1120.2100
retailers or other large consumers for Director, Wholesale Trade
profit. Lays down and controls business
policies to ensure profits, keeping in view Director, Wholesale Trade lays down
price line, market trend and demand and policies within powers ,delegated, and
supply position. Appoints Directors, plans, controls and directs operation of
Managers and Representatives and private or public enterprise or segment of
delegates financial and operational its activities engaged in buying and selling
powers to them, if necessary. Runs of goods in wholesale. Is designated
wholesale trade on monopoly or zonal according to work performed, such as:
basis in specific commodities either by MANAGING DIRECTOR (Wholesale Trade).
importing them from outside or CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
manufacturing them in his own or other (Wholesale Trade).
concern. May require a licence or permit
from public authorities for wholesale ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
trade. May undertake export business. Code 1120
Code 1120
Title Managing Directors and Chief 1120.2200
Executives Director, Retail Trade
1120.2000 Director, Retail Trade lays down policies

Working Proprietor, Retail within powers delegated and plans,
Trade/Proprietor, Retail Trade controls and directs operation of private
or public enterprises or a segment of its
Working Proprietor, Retail Trade conducts activities, engaged in buying and selling
business in retail trade on own account, goods in retail. Is designated according to
buying merchandise from manufacturers work performed such as: MANAGING
or wholesalers according to public DIRECTOR (Retail Trade), CHAIRMAN,
demand and sells them to customers for BOARD OF DIRECTORS (Retail Trade)
profit. Lays down business policies DIRECTOR-IN-CHARGE (Retail Trade).
regarding margin of profit and compliance
with prescribed rules and regulations. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
May appoint Directors and Managers and Code 1120
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Title Managing Directors and Chief SUPERINTENDENT(RAILWAYS). CHIEF

Executives COMMERCIAL
SUPERINTENDENT(RAILWAYS).
1120.2300
Working Proprietor, Transport ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1120
Working Proprietor, Transport plans, Title Managing Directors and Chief
organizes, co-ordinates and controls Executives
activities of the organization or
establishment wholly or partly owned by 1120.2500
him, is engaged in transporting Director, Communication
passengers and freight by buses, trucks,
taxis, rickshaws, tongas, and other means Director, Communication plans, organizes,
of road transport; by boats, launches, co-ordinates and controls, within
ships, etc. plying on inland or coastal authority delegated, activities of public or
waters or on high seas; by aircraft for private organization or one or more of its
providing transport and other services, departments or branches, engaged in
incidental to transport. providing postal, telephone, telegraph,
wireless and other communication
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: services. Is designated according to
Code 1120 powers exercised or type of
Title Managing Directors and Chief communication service directed such as:
Executives DIRECTOR, POSTAL SERVICES, POST
MASTER GENERAL. DIRECTOR, OVERSEAS
1120.2400 COMMUNICATION SERVICES. DIRECTOR
Director, Transport OF TELEPHONES, DIRECTOR OF RAILWAY
MAIL SERVICE.
Director, Transport plans organizes, co-
ordinates and controls, within authority ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
delegated, activities of private or public Code 1120
organizations or one or more of its Title Managing Directors and Chief
departments, branches or sections, Executives
engaged in transporting passengers and
freight by railways, tramways, buses, 1120.2600
trucks, taxis, rickshaws, animal transport Director, Airport
and other means of road transport; by Director, Airport plans, directs, and co-
boats, launches and ships plying on rivers, ordinates, through subordinate personnel,
coastal waters, and high seas; by aircrafts; activities concerned with construction and
and operating services incidental to maintenance of airport facilities and
transport. Is designated according to work operation of airport in accordance with
performed, powers exercised of service governmental agencies or commission
controlled, such as: MANAGING DIRECTOR policies and regulations. Consults with
(TRANSPORT). commission members, governmental
DIRECTOR, TRAFFIC GENERAL, MANAGER, officials, or representatives of airlines to
RAILWAYS, DIRECTOR, ROADWAYS, CHIEF discuss and plan matters, such as design
OPERATING and development of airport facilities,
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formulation of operating rules, Working Proprietor, Storage and

regulations, and procedures, and aircraft Warehousing plans and organizes storage
landing, taxiing, and take-off patterns for warehousing and freight handling services
various types of aircrafts. Negotiates with to public and private organizations by
representatives of airlines, land, sea or air and arranges allied
utility companies, or individuals for transport and communication facilities to
acquisition of property for development parties concerned. Obtains license from
of airports, lease of airport buildings and Government where necessary, and lays
facilities, or use of rights-of-way over down business policies. Appoints
private property. Formulates procedures Directors, Agents and Managers and
for use in event of aircraft accidents, fires, delegates required financial and other
or other emergencies. Inspects airport powers to them to ensure smooth running
facilities, such as runways, buildings, of business, desired margin of profit and
beacons and lighting, and automotive or compliance with business terms and
construction equipment, or reviews Government rules and regulations.
inspection reports, to determine repairs,
replacement, or improvements required. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Co-ordinates activities of personnel Code 1120
involved in repair and maintenance of Title Managing Directors and Chief
airport facilities, buildings, and equipment Executives
to minimize interruption of airport
operations and improve efficiency. Directs
1120.2800
personnel in investigating violations of
aerial or ground traffic regulations, Director, Storage and Warehousing
reviews investigation reports, and initiates
actions to be taken against violators. Director, Storage and Warehousing plans,
Directs studies on noise abatement organizes, co-ordinates and controls,
resulting from complaints of excessive within authority delegated, activities of
noise from low flying aircraft or other public or private organizations, or one or
operations. Reviews reports of more of its branches, engaged in
expenditures for previous fiscal year, providing storage and warehouse facilities
proposes improvements to facilitate, on prescribed terms and conditions to
estimated increase in volume of traffic, in Government and private parties. May
order to prepare budget estimates for arrange facilities of transport and
upcoming fiscal year. Represents airport communication as required.
before civic or other organizational May specialize in any particular type of
groups, courts, boards, and commissions. item or commodity such as
machinery and engineering items,
explosives, perishable goods, etc. and be
designated accordingly.
Code 1120
Executives ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1120
1120.2700
Executives
Working Proprietor, Storage and
Warehousing
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1120.2900 Executive Chef

Working Proprietor, Lodging and
Catering Services Executive Chef co-ordinates activities and
directs indoctrination and training of
Working Proprietor, Lodging and Catering CHEFS, COOKS; and other kitchen workers
Services plans, organizes, co-ordinates engaged in preparing and cooking food in
and controls operations of the hotels or restaurants to ensure an
organization or establishment wholly or efficient and profitable food service. Plans
partly owned by him and is engaged in or participates in planning menus and
serving food, drinks and beverages and utilisation of food surpluses and leftovers,
providing lodging and camping facilities to taking into account probable number of
public. Included are: WORKING guests, marketing conditions, popularity
PROPRIETOR, HOTEL. WORKING of various dishes, and decency of menu.
PROPRIETOR, RESTAURANT. WORKING Estimates food consumption and purchase
PROPRIETOR, CAFE WORKING or requisition of foodstuff and kitchen
PROPRIETOR, COFFEE HOUSE. supplies. Reviews menus, analyses
recipes, determines food, labour, and
overhead costs, and assigns price to menu
items. Directs food apportionment policy
Code 1120
to control costs. Supervises cooking and
other kitchen personnel and co-ordinates
Executives
their assignments to ensure economical
and timely food production. Observes
1120.3000 methods of food preparation and cooking,
Director, Lodging and Catering size of portions, and garnishing of food to
Services/Director Food and ensure food is prepared in prescribed
Beverage Service manner. Tests cooked food by tasting and
smelling them. Devises special dishes and
Director, Lodging and Catering Services develops recipes. Hires and discharges
plans, organizes and controls, within employees. Familiarizes newly hired
authority delegated, activities of public or CHEFS and COOKS with practices of the
private organizations or establishments or restaurant kitchen and oversees training
one or more of its branches, engaged in of COOK APPRENTICES. Maintains time
preparing and serving food, drinks and and payroll records. Establishes and
beverages and providing lodging, and enforces nutrition and sanitation
camping facilities to public. Included are: standards for the restaurant. May
DIRECTOR, HOTEL. supervise or co-operate with
DIRECTOR, RESTAURANT. STEWARD/STEWARDESS in matters
DIRECTOR, COFFEE HOUSE. pertaining to kitchen, pantry, and
storeroom.
Title Managing Directors and Chief Code 1120
Executives Title Managing Directors and Chief
Executives
1120.3100
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1120.3200 and circus shows; organizing and

Working Proprietor, Recreation and presenting radio and television
programmes; operating carnivals and
Entertainment
amusement parks; organizing games,
sports, hunting, fishing, excursion,
Working Proprietor, Recreation and
competitions, etc., and providing other
Entertainment plans, organizes, co-
entertainment and recreation services.
ordinates and controls operations of the
Included are;
organization or establishment wholly or
DIRECTOR, MOTION PICTURE. DIRECTOR,
partly owned by him and is engaged in
STAGE. DIRECTOR, STUDIO. DIRECTOR,
producing, distributing and exhibiting
STADIUM. DIRECTOR, RADIO STATION.
motion pictures; producing and
presenting stage and circus shows;
operating carnivals and amusement parks; ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
organizing games, sports, hunting, fishing, Code 1120
excursion, competitions, etc., and Title Managing Directors and Chief
providing other entertainment and Executives
recreation services. Included are:
WORKING PROPRIETOR, FILM STUDIO. 1120.3400
PRODUCER, MOTION PICTURES, FILM Station Director, Radio/TV
DISTRIBUTOR, WORKING PROPRIETOR,
THEATRE, WORKING PROPRIETOR, Station Director, Radio/TV directs and co-
CARNIVAL, WORKING PROPRIETOR, ordinates activities of radio or television
AMUSEMENT PARK. WORKING station, or of cable television franchise.
PROPRIETOR, GYMNASIUM, WORKING Supervises directly, or through
PROPRIETOR, SWIMMING POOL, subordinates, personnel engaged in
WORKING PROPRIETOR, DANCE HALL, departments, such as sales, programme or
WORKING PROPRIETOR, CINEMA, engineering.
WORKING PROPRIETOR, CIRCUS. Observes activities to ensure compliance
with government regulations. Discusses
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: plans with the marketing personnel to
Code 1120 promote sales of programmes and time
Title Managing Directors and Chief periods to advertisers and their agencies.
Executives Confers with owners or company senior
management to discuss station policies
1120.3300 and administrative procedures. May
Director, Recreation and prepare operational budget and monitor
expenses for station or franchise. May
Entertainment
negotiate with motion picture companies
for purchase of independent film
Director, Recreation and Entertainment
programmes.
plans, organizes and controls, within
May negotiate cable franchise contract
with local issuing authority. May develop
private organizations or establishments or
strategies to promote sales of new cable
one or more of its branches or
television service or upgraded service to
departments, engaged in producing,
customers within the franchise area. May
distributing and exhibiting motion
contact prospective buyers of station time
pictures; producing and presenting stage
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to promote sale of station services. May NSQF Level 8

manage stations engaged in transmitting
broadcasts to foreign countries and be ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
known as Director, International Code 1120
Broadcasting (radio-television broadcast). Title Managing Directors and Chief
May perform different duties and Executives
responsibilities, according to station size
and network affiliation. 1120.3500
Working Proprietor, Other Services
Code 1120 Working Proprietor, Other Services plans,
Title Managing Directors and Chief organizes, co-ordinates and controls
Executives activities of the organization, wholly or
partly owned by him, and is engaged in
1120.3401 running and managing educational
Account Director (Advertising institutions; rendering medical and other
Agency) health services, sanitation, washing and
cleaning households, garments, etc. and
Account Director (Advertising Agency) is providing other services.
responsible for managing the clients’
advertisement portfolio. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1120
Qualification Pack Details: Title Managing Directors and Chief
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0207 Executives
QP NOS Name Account Director
(Advertising 1120.3600
Agency) Director, Other Services
NSQF Level 8
Director, Other Services plans, organizes
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and controls, within authority delegated,
Code 1120 activities of public or private organizations
Title Managing Directors and Chief or establishments, or one or more of its
Executives departments or branches, engaged in
running educational institutions;
1120.3402 rendering medical sanitation and other
health services. Organizing and providing
Sales Director (Media Org)
religious services, promoting welfare of
workers or community, giving charity
Sales Director (Media Org) is responsible
assistance or aid to infirm or orphans.
for leading the sales efforts of a media
Organizing and managing trade and labour
and entertainment company.
organizations and other civic and social
associations, washing and cleaning
Qualification Pack Details: garments etc., undertaking and cremating;
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0201 and performing other services. Included
QP NOS Name Sales Director are: DIRECTOR OF EDUCATIONAL
(Media Org) INSTITUTIONS. DIRECTOR OF CHARITABLE
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INSTITUTIONS, DIRECTOR, ORPHANAGE institutional programmes, and approves

DIRECTOR, Y.M.C.A, DIRECTOR, Y.W.C.A. materials or suggests changes. Instructs
classes in institution's education
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: programme or as guest lecturer at the
Code 1120 university. Writes articles for technical
Title Managing Directors and Chief journals or other publications.
Executives
1120.3700 Code 1120
Director, Museum/Zoo Title Managing Directors and Chief
Executives
Director, Museum/Zoo administers affairs
of museum, zoo, or similar 1120.3800
establishments. Confers with the Chief Librarian
institution's board of Directors to
formulate policies and plan overall Chief Librarian plans and administers
operations. Directs acquisition, education, programme of library services: Submits
research, public service, and recommendations on library policies and
developmental activities of the institution, services to the governing body, such as
consulting with curatorial, administrative, board of Directors or board of Trustees,
and maintenance staff members to and implements policy decisions.
implement policies and initiate Analyses, selects, and executes
programmes. Works with members of recommendations of personnel, such as
curatorial and administrative staffs to department chiefs or branch supervisors.
acquire additions to collections. Confers Co-ordinates activities of the branch or
with administrative staff members to departmental libraries. Analyses and co-
determine budget requirements, plans ordinates departmental budget estimates
fund raising drives, prepares applications and controls expenditures to administer
for grants from government agencies or approved budget. Reviews and evaluates
private foundations, and solicits financial orders for books and audio-visual
support for institutions. Establishes and materials. Examines trade publications
maintains contact with administrators of and materials, interviews publishers'
other institutions to exchange information representatives, and consults with others
concerning operations and plan, co- to select materials. Administers personnel
ordinate, or consolidate community regulations, interviews and appoints job
service and education programmes. applicants and promotes and discharges
Represents the institution at professional employees. Plans and conducts staff
and civic social events, conventions, and meetings and participates in community
other gatherings to strengthen and professional meetings to discuss and
relationships with cultural and civic act on library problems. Delivers book
leaders, present lectures or participate in reviews and lectures to publicise library
seminars, or explain institution's functions activities and services. Provides library
and seek financial support for projects. public relation services. May examine and
Reviews materials prepared by staff select materials to be discarded, repaired,
members, such as articles for journals, or replaced.
requests for grants and reports on
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Code 1120 Managing Directors and Chief
Title Managing Directors and Chief Executives, Others
Executives
Working Proprietors and Directors, Other
1120.3900 Workers plan, organize, control, co-
Principal, College ordinate and supervise activities of public
or private organizations, wholly or
Principal College directs and co-ordinates partially owned by them or on behalf of
educational, administrative, and others, engaged in generating,
counselling activities of college. Develops transmitting and distributing electricity;
and evaluates educational programmes to producing and supplying gas, purifying
ensure conformance to state and and supplying water and providing related
university standards. Develops and co- services not elsewhere classified.
ordinates educational programmes
through meetings with staff, review of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
teachers' activities, and issuance of
directives.
Code 1120
Confers with teachers, students, and
parents concerning educational and
Executives
behavioural problems in the college.
Establishes and maintains relationships
with colleges, community organizations, Sub Division 12
and other colleges to co-ordinate
educational, sports and cultural services. Administrative and Commercial
Forwards requisitions and allocates Managers
supplies, equipment, and instructional
material as needed. Directs preparation of Administrative and Commercial Managers
class schedules, cumulative records, and plan, organize, direct, control and co-
attendance reports. Observes and ordinate the financial, administrative,
evaluates teacher’s performance. human resource, policy, planning,
Interviews and hires teachers. Walks research and development, advertising,
around the college building and property public relations, and sales and marketing
to monitor safety and security. Plans and activities of enterprises and organizations,
monitors college budget and financial or of enterprises that provide such
matters. May plan and direct building services to other enterprises and
maintenance. May develop and organizations.
administer educational programmes for Tasks performed by workers in this sub-
students with mental or physical major group usually include: formulating
handicaps. and administering policy advice, strategic
and financial planning; establishing and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: directing operational and administrative
Code 1120 procedures; implementing, monitoring
Title Managing Directors and Chief and evaluating strategies and policies;
Executives providing advice to Senior Managers;
directing the development of initiatives
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for new products, marketing, public 1213 Policy and Planning Managers
relations and advertising campaigns; 1219 Business Services and
determining and directing sales activities, Administration Managers Not
product mix, customer service standards; Elsewhere Classified
setting prices and credit arrangements;
ensuring compliance with relevant
legislation, regulations and standards; Family 1211
controlling selection, training and Finance Managers
performance of staff; preparing budgets
and overseeing financial operations; Finance Managers plan, direct and co-
consulting with the chief executive and ordinate the financial operations of an
with managers of other departments or enterprise or organization, in consultation
sections; controlling expenditure and with Senior Managers and with Managers
ensuring the efficient use of resources; of other departments or sections.
representing the enterprise or
organization in negotiations, and at 1211.0100
conventions, seminars, public hearings General Manager, Bank
and forums.
General Manager, Bank organizes,
Occupations in this Sub Division are controls and supervises, within authority
classified into the following Groups: delegated, activities of a private or public
bank or one or more of its departments or
121 Business Services and branches. Is designated according to
Administration Managers authority delegated or work performed
122 Sales, Marketing and Development such as: AGENT (BANK) SUB-AGENT
Managers (BANK)
Group 121 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Code 1211
Business Services and Title Finance Managers
Administration Managers 1211.0200

Business Services and Administration General Manager, Insurance
Managers plan, organize, direct, control
and co-ordinate the financial, General Manager, Insurance organizes,
administrative, human resource, policy, controls and supervises, within authority
planning, activities of organizations, or of delegated, activities of a private or public
enterprises that provide such services to organization or one or more of its
other enterprises and organizations. departments or branches, engaged in life,
fire, accident, marine and other general
Occupations in this Group are classified insurance business.
into the following Families:
1211 Finance Managers Code 1211
1212 Human Resource Managers Title Finance Managers
VOLUME II A 21
1211.0300 enterprises that provide human resource

Purser, Ship services to other enterprises and
organizations.
Purser, Ship deals with correspondence
and accounts relating to a ship. Keeps 1212.0100
charge of all accounts and pay of the Personnel Manager
ship's personnel. Checks reports of Clerks
and pays of crew and maintains their pay Personnel Manager; Personnel Officer;
rolls. Prepares portage bills and ship's 30 Industrial Relation Officer formulates and
articles (contracts). Collects mail and executes policies relating to recruitment,
distributes to passengers, officers and training, review of terms and conditions of
crew. May supervise stowing or removal employment of personnel,
of luggage from holds in conjunction with implementation of statutory and other
Chief Officer, Ship or Officer on Watch. welfare schemes and effective utilization
May collect valuables of passengers for and discharge of personnel employed in
safe custody in passenger ships. May any undertaking. Advises and assists in
arrange parties and other entertainment development of managerial power,
for passengers and generally acts as a prescribes recruitment methods,
host. organizes training schemes, supervises
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: administration of welfare programmes,
Code 1211 distributes personnel for their effective
Title Finance Managers utilization in organization and resolves
problems of remuneration, discipline and
1211.9900 industrial disputes in accordance with
established laws. Investigates in to specific
Finance and Administration
problems of indiscipline and inefficiency
Managers, Others to evolve and suggest ameliorative
measures to management. Establishes
Finance and Administration Department channels of consultation between labour
Managers, Others include Managers and employers to minimize
engaged in finance and administration misunderstanding, promote cordial
and related services, not elsewhere relations and consults with labour
classified. representatives on behalf of employers to
remove causes of petty grievances. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: specialize in a particular function, such as
Code 1211 employment and placement, training,
Title Finance Managers welfare, or industrial relations and be
Family 1212
Human Resource Managers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1212
Human Resource Managers, plan, direct Title Human Resource Managers
and co-ordinate policies concerning the
personnel, industrial relations and 1212.9900
occupational health and safety activities Personnel and Industrial Relations
of an enterprise or organization, or of Managers, Other
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Personnel and Industrial Relation required to maintain automotive

Managers, Other include managers equipment, garages, and storage facilities.
engaged in personnel and industrial Co-ordinates automotive repair and
relations and related services, not maintenance services to obtain maximum
elsewhere classified. utilisation of automotive equipment and
prevent operational delays in other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: departments.
Code 1212
Title Human Resource Managers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1213
Family 1213 Title Policy and Planning Managers
Policy and Planning Managers
1213.0101
Policy and Planning Managers plan, Quality Assurance Standards In
organize, direct and co-ordinate policy Charge
advice and strategic planning activities
within government or for non- Quality Assurance Standards In Charge is
government organizations and private responsible for selecting, maintaining and
sector agencies, or manage the activities monitoring the measuring systems to be
of enterprises that provide policy and used for the inspection of manufactured
strategic planning services. products in order to assure quality
products to customers.
1213.0100
Qualification Pack Details:
Manager, Automotive Service
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6305
QP NOS Name Quality Assurance
Manager, Automotive Services directs and
Standards In
co-ordinates activities concerned with
Charge-Level 5
acquisition of automotive equipment and
NSQF Level 5
operation and maintenance of automotive
fleet repair and storage facilities for public
utility, transportation, commercial, or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
industrial companies. Co-ordinates Code 1213
activities of staff personnel conducting Title Policy and Planning Managers
research and testing programme on
automotive equipment considered for 1213.0102
acquisition for such factors as operational Manager-Customer Quality
performance, operational and
maintenance costs, safety of operation, Manager-Customer Quality is responsible
and compliance with environmental laws for the quality inspection, performance
and regulations. Reviews and submits and improvement of final products
staff proposals for modifications to delivered to customers.
vendor or manufacturer. Directs
procurement of all types of company- Qualification Pack Details:
owned-and-operated automotive QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6304
equipment, materials, supplies, and parts
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QP NOS Name Manager-Customer Title Policy and Planning Managers

Quality Level 6
NSQF Level 6 1213.0201
Area Service Manager
Code 1213 Area Service Manager is responsible for
Title Policy and Planning Managers supervising and handling overall services
network of the assigned area. The
1213.0200 individual generally monitors services
Manager, Automotive Service network at dealerships and reviews and
Station supervises processes.
Manager, Automotive Service Station Qualification Pack Details:

manages automobile service stations. QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0603
Plans, develops, and implements policies QP NOS Name Area Service
for operating station, such as hours of Manager
operation, workers required and duties, NSQF Level 6
scope of operations, and prices for
products and services. Hires and trains ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
workers, prepares work schedules, and Code 1213
assigns workers to specific duties, such as Title Policy and Planning Managers
customer service, automobile
maintenance, or repair work. Directs, co- 1213.0202
ordinates, and participates in performing
Territory Service Manager
customer service activities, such as
pumping petroleum fuel, checking engine
Territory Service Manager is responsible
oil, tires, battery, and washing windows
for managing the service function in the
and windshield. Notifies customers when
assigned territory. The individual
oil is dirty or low, tires are worn, hoses or
supervises service functions at the
fan-belts are defective, or evidence
dealership network of the assigned
indicates battery defects. Promotes sale
territory and helps in increasing
of products and services, such as oil
profitability.
change and lubrication, tires, battery, or
other automotive accessories. Reconciles
cash with petrol pump meter readings, Qualification Pack Details:
sales slips, and credit card charges. QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0602
Orders, receives, and inventories QP NOS Name Territory Service
petroleum fuel, oil, automotive Manager
accessories and parts. May perform NSQF Level 5
automotive maintenance and repair work,
such as adjusting or relining brakes, motor ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
tune-ups, valve grinding, and changing Code 1213
and repairing tires. Title Policy and Planning Managers

Code 1213 Managers, Other Services
VOLUME II A 24
Managers, Other Services include incoming freight and resolve customs

Department Managers not elsewhere delays. May prepare reports of
classified. transactions to facilitate billing of shippers
and foreign carriers.
Title Policy and Planning Managers Code 1219
Title Business Services and
Family 1219 Administration Managers Not
Business Services and Elsewhere Classified
Administration Managers Not
1219.0101
Elsewhere Classified
Export Manager
This unit group covers Business Services
Export Manager is responsible for leading
and Administration Managers not
and managing the entire process of
classified elsewhere in group 121,
international shipment of goods. Their
Business services and Administration
work includes analysis of the foreign trade
Managers. For instance, the group
logistics, management and supervision of
includes occupations such as Facilities
all shipment related documents and
Manager, Cleaning Services Manager,
ensuring shipping compliance.
Administrative Services Manager.
1219.0100 QP NOS Reference AMH/Q1603
Manager, Import and Export QP NOS Name Export Manager
NSQF Level 5
Manager, Import and Export co-ordinates
activities of international traffic division of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
import-export agencies and negotiates Code 1219
settlements between foreign and Title Business Services and
domestic shippers: Plans and directs flow Administration Managers Not
of air and surface traffic moving to Elsewhere Classified
overseas destinations. Supervises workers
engaged in receiving and shipping freight,
1219.0200
documentation, way billing, assessing
charges, and collecting fees for shipments. Manager, Health Club/Manager,
Negotiates with domestic customers, as Fitness Club/Centre/Gym
intermediary for foreign customers, to
resolve problems and arrives at mutual Manager, Health Club supervises and co-
agreements. Negotiates with foreign ordinates activities of workers engaged in
shipping interests to contract for planning, selling, and instructing fitness
reciprocal freight-handling agreements. plans for clients of health clubs: Assigns
May examine invoices and shipping and adjusts work schedules to meet
manifests for conformity to tariff and customer demand. Interviews, hires, and
customs regulations. May contact trains new employees. Observes workers
customs officials to effect release of in their performance of duties and gives
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remedial training to correct worker Family 1221

deficiencies and ensures courteous service Sales and Marketing Managers
to patrons. Plans and sells figure- Sales and Marketing Managers plan, direct
controlling programmes to prospective and co-ordinate the sales and marketing
patrons. Assists subordinates in activities of an enterprise or organization,
interviewing, measuring, and evaluating or of enterprises that provide sales and
patrons' physical condition to determine marketing services to other enterprises
appropriate fitness programmes. Prepares and organizations.
contract forms, obtains signatures,
collects deposits, and issues membership
1221.0100
cards to patrons accepting plans.
Demonstrates operation and explains Sales Manager (Wholesale Trade)
purpose of equipment, such as treadmill
exerciser and stationary bicycle, and Sales Manager (Wholesale Trade)
instructs patrons in their use. Monitors organizes and manages wholesale trade
patron's exercise programme to ensure organizations, or one or more if its
adherence to specified techniques. branches or departments engaged in
buying goods and selling them for profits
to retailers or industrial and commercial
consumers.
Code 1219
Title Business Services and
Administration Managers Not
QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
Group 122
Sales, Marketing and Development
Code 1221
Managers Title Sales and Marketing Managers
Sales, Marketing and Development 1221.0200

Managers plan, organize, direct, control
and co-ordinate the advertising, public
Sales Manager (Retail Trade)
relations, research and development, and
sales and marketing activities of Sales Manager (Retail Trade) organizes
enterprises and organizations, or of and manages retail trade organization, or
enterprises that provide such services to one or more of its branches or
other enterprises and organizations. departments, engaged in buying goods
and merchandise and selling them for
Occupations in this Group are classified profit to customers.
1221 Sales and Marketing Managers Code 1221
Title Sales and Marketing Managers
1222 Advertising and Public Relation
Managers 1221.0301
1223 Research and Development Home Delivery Manager
Managers
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Home Delivery Manager is responsible for Territory Sales Manager (Prepaid) is

delivering vehicles to the customers and responsible for distribution expansion and
explaining all service related activities to co-ordination with urban distributors, i.e.
the customer, while delivering the vehicle. multi brand distributors, to achieve sales
They also ensure proper pickup and targets in the assigned territory achieving
delivery of vehicles as per the customers’ revenue targets people development
service schedule. channel management retailer education
range selling increasing customer base
Qualification Pack Details: and process compliance. (Rural
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1006 Distributor)-Individual at this job is
QP NOS Name Home Delivery responsible for similar activities but with
Manager rural i.e. company specific distributors
NSQF Level 6
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Reference TEL/Q0203
Code 1221 QP NOS Name Territory Sales
Title Sales and Marketing Managers Manager (Prepaid)
NSQF Level 7
1221.0401
Territory Sales Manager ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1221
(Broadband)
Title Sales and Marketing Managers
Territory Sales Manager (Broadband)
manages and supervises DSAs activities 1221.0601
and achievement of sales targets, in the Sales Co-ordinator (Media Org)
assigned territory. Enhances Average
Revenue Per User (ARPU) and customer Sales Co-ordinator (Media Org) is
base, channel development and process responsible for back-end sales activities
compliance.
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Reference MES/Q0204
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q0204 QP NOS Name Sales Co-ordinator
QP NOS Name Territory Sales (Media Org)
Manager NSQF Level 4
(Broadband)
NSQF Level 7 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1221
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Sales and Marketing Managers
Code 1221
Title Sales and Marketing Managers 1221.0602
Sales Manager (Media Org)
1221.0501
Territory Sales Manager (Prepaid) Sales Manager (Media Org) is responsible
to lead sales activities within the
designated area of responsibility
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coupons, or give-aways, to create extra

Qualification Pack Details: interest in the purchase of a product or
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0202 service for a department, an entire
QP NOS Name Sales Manager organization, or on an account basis.
(Media Org) Confer with clients to provide marketing
NSQF Level 7 or technical advice. Confer with
department heads and/or staff to discuss
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: topics such as contracts, selection of
Code 1221 advertising media, or product to be
Title Sales and Marketing Managers advertised. Co-ordinate activities of
departments, such as sales, graphic arts,
media, finance, and research. Co-ordinate
1221.9900
with the media to disseminate advertising.
Sales and Marketing Managers, Formulate plans to extend business with
Other established accounts and to transact
business as agent for advertising
Sales and Marketing Managers, Other accounts. Gather and organize
include managers engaged in sales and information to plan advertising
marketing and related services, not campaigns. Identify and develop contacts
elsewhere classified. for promotional campaigns and industry
programmes that meet identified buyer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: targets such as dealers, distributors, or
Code 1221 consumers. Inspect layouts and
Title Sales and Marketing Managers advertising copy and edit scripts, audio
and video tapes, and other promotional
Family 1222 material for adherence to specifications.
Advertising and Public Relation Monitor and analyse sales promotion
results to determine cost effectiveness of
Managers
promotional campaigns. Plan and execute
advertising policies and strategies for
Advertising and Public Relation Managers organizations.
plan, direct and co-ordinate the
advertising, public relations and public
information activities of enterprises and
Code 1222
organizations or of enterprises that
Title Advertising and Public Relation
provide related services to other
Managers
enterprises and organizations.
1222.0102
1222.0100
Advertising Operations Co-
Manager, Advertising and
ordinator (Digital)
Promotion
Advertising Operations Co-ordinator
Manager, Advertising and Promotion plan (Digital) is responsible for implementing
and direct advertising policies and online advertisement campaigns
programmes or produce collateral
materials, such as posters, contests,
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QP NOS Reference MES/Q0206 Advertising and Public Relations

QP NOS Name Advertising Department Managers, Other include
Operations Co- managers engaged in advertising and
ordinator (Digital) public relations and related services, not
NSQF Level 7 elsewhere classified.

Code 1222 Code 1222
Title Advertising and Public Relation Title Advertising and Public Relation
Managers Managers
1222.0200 Family 1223

Manager, Fashion/Fashion Research and Development
Manager Managers
Manager, Fashion promotes new fashions Research and Development Managers
and co-ordinates promotional activities, plan, direct and co-ordinate the research
such as fashion shows, to induce and development activities of an
consumer acceptance: Studies fashion and enterprise or organization or of
trade journals, travels to garment centres, enterprises that provide related services
attends fashion shows, and visits to other enterprises and organizations.
manufacturers and merchandise markets
to obtain information on fashion trends.
Consults with buying personnel to gain 1223.0101
advice regarding type of fashion. Advises Manager Testing Facility
publicity and display departments of
merchandise to be publicized. Selects Manager Testing Facility needs to manage
garments and accessories to be displayed requirements identification, development
at fashion shows. Provides information on and installation of testing facilities in R&D
current fashion, style trends, and use of for validating the specifications of the
accessories. May contract with models, product.
musicians, caterers, and other personnel
to manage staging of shows. May conduct Qualification Pack Details:
teenage fashion shows and direct QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6503
activities of store-sponsored club for QP NOS Name Manager Testing
teenaged girls. Facility Level 6
NSQF Level 6
Title Advertising and Public Relation Code 1223
Managers Title Research and Development
Managers
1222.9900
Advertising and Public Relations 1223.0102
Department Managers, Others Manager Material Testing
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Manager Material Testing needs to of the specialized professional and

administer metallurgical testing, chemical technical services provided by an
testing and failure analysis of materials for enterprise or organization. They are
fabrication of parts and other components responsible for manufacturing, mining,
that finally go into manufacturing of construction, logistics, information and
different products. communications technology operations,
Qualification Pack Details: for large scale agricultural, forestry and
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6502 fisheries operations, and for the provision
QP NOS Name Manager Material of health, education, social welfare,
Testing banking, insurance and other professional
NSQF Level 5 and technical services.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub-
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: major group usually include: planning
Code 1223 details of activities in terms of output,
Title Research and Development services provided, quality, quantity, cost,
Managers timeliness and labour requirements;
setting standards and objectives;
controlling the operation of plant and of
1223.0201
procedures; assuring quality of the goods
Research Associate produced and services provided;
preparing tenders and contract bids;
Research Associate is responsible for establishing and managing budgets,
supporting research activities in a monitoring costs, and adjusting activities,
particular scientific field based on the procedures and resources to minimize
requirement of the organization. The job costs; overseeing the acquisition and
also involves going through many reports, installation of new plant and equipment;
analysing and interpreting data, creating co-ordinating the implementation of
research reports and documents health and safety requirements; planning
and directing daily operations; overseeing
Qualification Pack Details: the selection, training and performance of
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q5301 staff; preparing, or arranging for the
QP NOS Name Research Associate preparation of, reports, budgets and
NSQF Level 8 forecasts; representing the enterprise or
organization in negotiations with other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: agencies, and at conventions, seminars,
Code 1223 public hearings and forums.
Title Research and Development
Managers
Sub Division 13 classified into the following Groups:
Production and Specialized Services
Managers 131 Production Managers in
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries
Production and Specialized Services 132 Manufacturing, Mining,
managers plan direct and co-ordinate the Construction and Distribution
production of the goods and the provision Managers
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133 Information and Communications General Manager, Plantation manages

Technology Services Manager plantation on behalf of employer.
134 Professional Services Manager Examines soil, climatic conditions, scope
for marketing, etc. to determine type of
crop such as tea, coffee, rubber etc. to be
Group 131 grown. Selects, purchases and stores
seeds, fertilisers, agricultural implements,
Production Managers in etc. as required. Organizes operation of
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries ploughing, manuring, planting etc.
Supervises operations of manure
preparation,
Production Managers in Agriculture, weeding, spraying insecticides and other
Forestry and Fisheries plan, direct, and co- measures to protect crops from wild
ordinate production in large scale animals and plant diseases. Organizes and
agricultural, horticultural, forestry supervises processes like tapping,
aquaculture and fishery operations such threshing, plucking, withering, rolling,
as plantations, large ranches, collective shifting, drying, cutting, sorting and
farms and co-operatives to grow and storing of harvested produces. Undertakes
harvest crops, breed and raise livestock, publicity measures to publicise and to find
fish and shellfish and to catch and harvest out market for products and arranges for
fish and other forms of aquatic life. their transport. Organizes and supervises
construction of buildings, quarters, roads,
Occupations in this Group are classified tanks, installation of electric and
into the following Families: telephone lines, etc. Supervises and co-
ordinates work of field and office staff.
1311 Agricultural and Forestry Recruits staff and teaches them modern
Production Managers methods of plantation and allocates work.
Keeps equipment, fences, building, etc. in
1312 Aquaculture and Fisheries
order. Maintains muster roll of labour and
Production Managers
looks after office correspondence. Looks
after welfare of labour and ensures that
Family 1311 provisions of Plantation Act, Labour Act,
Agricultural and Forestry etc. are observed. Ensures proper
Production Managers payment to labour. Pays various taxes to
Government and fulfils other obligations,
if any. Maintains production and cost
Agricultural and Forestry Production
statements and submits periodical reports
Managers plan, direct, and co-ordinate
to proprietor.
production in large scale agricultural,
May specialize in growing particular type
horticultural and forestry operations such
of plantation such as rubber, tea, coffee,
as plantations, large ranches, collective
etc. May conduct research and organize
farms and agricultural co-operatives to
demonstration.
grow and harvest crops, and breed and
May arrange preservation of produce.
raise livestock.
May partially process produce prior to
marketing.
1311.0100
General Manager, Plantation ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 6112 General Manager, Agricultural Farm plans,

Title Tree and Shrub Crop Grower organizes and controls, co-ordinates
operations and staff employed in 33
1311.0200 growing agricultural produce on small-
General Manager, Horticulture scale farm on behalf of Government or
other employers. Determines crops to be
General Manager, Horticulture organizes grown after examining soil, irrigational
and supervises planting, maintenance and facilities, climatic conditions and scope for
growth of fruit plants and arranges for marketing. Selects, purchases and stores
marketing of produce. Determines types seeds, fertilisers and agricultural
of fruits or nuts to be grown depending on implements. Organizes ploughing,
nature of soil and climate, irrigation and manuring, sowing and watering. Devises
market facilities. Selects and purchases ways and means to irrigate cultivation
plants, fertilisers and agricultural from well, tank, reservoir or other source
implements. Organizes operations of of water supply. Supervises operations of
ploughing, manuring, sowing or planting manure preparation, weeding, spraying
and watering. Devises ways and means to insecticides and other measures
supply regular flow of water for irrigation. protecting crops from wild animals,
Supervises agricultural operations such as harvesting, threshing winnowing, bagging,
weeding, spraying insecticides, manuring storing etc. Finds out market for
and harvesting. Selects best market for cultivated products and arranges
produce and arranges its transport. transport. Recruits staff and allocate work
Supervises and controls field and office to them. Supervises and co-ordinates
staff. Trains field workers in latest work of field and office staff. Keeps
methods of grafting and planting of trees. equipment, building, etc., in order.
Attends to office correspondence and Maintains muster roll of labour and looks
keeps cost and production account. Keeps after office correspondence and keeps
equipment and building, etc. in good production and cost accounts. Pays
order. Pays various taxes and dues and various taxes and dues and fulfils other
fulfils other obligations. May specialize in obligations. May specialize in growing
growing particular types of fruits. May certain types of crops. May conduct
conduct research and organize field research and organize field
demonstration. May arrange preservation demonstrations. May arrange
of fruits by canning or in cold storage. preservation of crop.
May develop variety of fruit trees by
grafting and budding. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 6114
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Mixed Crop Growers
Code 6113
Title Gardeners, Horticultural and 1311.0400
Nursery Growers General Manager, Livestock Farm
1311.0300 General Manager, Livestock Farm

General Manager, Agricultural manages livestock farm on behalf of the
employer for breeding and raising
Farm
different kinds of livestock. Arranges
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equipment and supplies for housing and takes necessary precautions during
feeding animals in consultation with upbringing of young animals. Ensures that
employer. Selects and buys animals. hygienic methods are used in cleaning
Supervises preparation of feed, grazing udder of animals, washing of hands of
arrangements and proper medical aid to Milkman, milk containers, etc. before
keep animals in good health. Looks after milking. Supervises milking, preparation of
pairing of animals on basis of pedigree for butter, ghee, etc. and arranges their
breeding. Supervises artificial transportation and marketing. Selects and
insemination for developing good breed. sells unprofitable animals. Controls office
Takes care of animals during birth of and field staff and co-ordinates their
young and upbringing of young stock. work.
Selects and sells animals for breeding and
fieldwork. Disposes off unproductive and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
unprofitable animals to avoid wastage. Code 6121
Watches expenditure and receipts to Title Livestock and Dairy Producers
ensure economic running of farm.
Controls office and field staff and co- 1311.0600
ordinates work. Maintains accounts and
General Manager, Poultry
records details of feed consumed, milk
and other items produced, purchase and
General Manager, Poultry manages
sale of animals and other accounts
poultry farm on behalf of employer to
relating to live-stock farm. May raise and
raise poultry for eggs and table use and
exhibit show of animals. May supervise
arranges sale of produce. Determines
cultivation and raising of feed for animals.
varieties of poultry to be raised in
May specialize in any particular branch of
consultation with employer. Purchases
livestock farming. May supervise work of
feed, eggs, chicken, incubators and other
Stockman.
equipment required for poultry farm.
Supervises arrangements for feeding,
breeding, hatching and construction of
Code 6121
foster-mother pan, and brooder houses
Title Livestock and Dairy Producers
for housing newly born chicks and adult
birds. Makes provision for proper
1311.0500 sanitation and medical facilities and gets
General Manager, Dairy Farm them vaccinated at proper age. Adopts
labour saving devices, co-ordinates work
General Manager, Dairy Farm manages of various sections and controls office
dairy farm on behalf of employer for staff. Implements plan carefully to achieve
production of milk, butter, ghee, etc. fixed target of production and yields
Supervises selection and purchase of profit. Takes preventive measures against
animals, in consultation with employer. diseases of birds. Isolates and treats or
Makes proper arrangements for housing, disposes off ailing birds and takes
feeding and treatment of milking animals. measures against spread of epidemics.
Pairs animals for breeding on basis of Determines selling price for eggs of
pedigree. Arranges artificial insemination different grades and stock of different
for developing good breed. Takes proper ages and pedigree. Keeps breeding record.
care of animals during birth of young and Studies improved methods in poultry
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development. Arranges preservation of Maintains muster roll of labour and looks

eggs during summer and disposal of after office correspondence and maintains
poultry by-products. Undertakes production and cost accounts. Pays
measures to publicise products. Pays taxes various taxes and dues and fulfils other
and prepares profit and loss statements. obligations. May specialize in growing
Maintains all accounts and certain types of crops. May conduct
correspondence relating to the farm. May research and organize field
raise selected poultry and sell quality eggs demonstrations. May arrange
for hatching. May arrange demonstration preservation of crop.
of various kinds of hatchery plants to
develop hatching of eggs. May raise and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
exhibit show of stock. Code 1311
Title Agricultural and Forestry
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Production Managers
Code 6122
Title Poultry Producers 1311.0800
Manager, Plantation
1311.0700
Manager, Agricultural Farm Manager, Plantation manages plantation
on behalf of employer. Examines soil,
Manager, Agriculture Farm; climatic conditions, scope for marketing,
Superintendent, Agricultural Farm etc. to determine type of crop such as tea,
organizes and controls operations and coffee, rubber etc. to be grown. Selects,
staff employed in growing agricultural purchases and stores seeds, fertilisers,
produce on large scale farm on behalf of agricultural implements, etc., as required.
Government or other employers. Organizes operation of ploughing,
Determines crops to be grown after manuring, planting etc. Supervises
examining soil, irrigational facilities, operations of manure preparation,
climatic conditions and scope for weeding, spraying insecticides and other
marketing. Selects, purchases and stores measures to protect crops from wild
seeds, fertilisers and agricultural animals and plant diseases. Organizes and
implements. Organizes ,ploughing, supervises processes like tapping,
manuring, sowing and watering. Devises threshing, plucking, withering, rolling,
ways and means to irrigate cultivation shifting, drying, cutting, sorting and
from well, tank, reservoir or other sources storing of harvested produce. Undertakes
of water supply. Supervises operations of publicity measures to publicise and to find
manure preparation, weeding, spraying out market for products and arranges for
insecticides and other measures to their transportation. Organizes and
protect crops from wild animals, supervises construction of buildings,
harvesting, threshing winnowing, bagging, quarters, roads, tanks, installation of
storing etc. identifies markets for electric and telephone lines, etc.
cultivated products and arranges Supervises and co-ordinates work of field
transport. Recruits staff and allocates and office staff. Recruits staff and teaches
work to them. Supervises and co- them modern methods of plantation and
ordinates work of field and office staff. allocates work. Keeps equipment, fences,
Keeps equipment, building, etc., in order. building, etc. in order. Maintains muster
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roll of labour and looks after office evaluate horticultural conditions, such as
correspondence. Looks after welfare of plant disease and soil conditions. Directs
labour and ensures that provision of and co-ordinates, through subordinate
Plantation Act, Labour Act, etc. are supervisory personnel, activities of
maintained. Ensures proper payment to workers engaged in planting of seed,
labour. Pays various taxes to Government raising, feeding, and controlling growth
and fulfils other obligations, if any. and disease of plants, and transplanting,
Maintains production and cost statements potting, or cutting plants for marketing.
and submits periodical reports to Co-ordinates clerical, record keeping,
proprietor. May specialize in growing accounting and marketing activities. May
particular types of plantation such as purchase nursery stock for resale and sell
rubber, tea, coffee, etc. May conduct gardening accessories, such as sprays,
research and organize demonstration. garden implements and plant nutrients.
May arrange preservation of produce.
May partially process produce prior to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
marketing. Code 1311
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Production Managers
Code 1311
Title Agricultural and Forestry 1311.0901
Production Managers Rubber Nursery Manager
1311.0900 Rubber Nursery Manager controls and co-
Manager, Nursery ordinates all the nursery activities, labour
management and office work. He is
Manager, Nursery manages nursery to responsible for the quality assurance of
grow horticultural plants, such as trees, the planting materials produced from the
shrubs, flowers, ornamental plants, or nursery.
vegetables for sale to trade or retail
customers: Determines type and quantity Qualification Pack Details:
of horticultural plants to be grown, QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0932
considering such factors as whether plants QP NOS Name Rubber Nursery
will be grown under controlled conditions Manager
in hothouse or greenhouse or under NSQF Level 6
natural weather conditions in field, and
market demand or conditions, utilizing ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
knowledge of plant germination, growing Code 1311
habits of plants, soil conditions, plant Title Agricultural and Forestry
nutrients, and disease control Production Managers
requirements. Selects and purchases seed,
plant nutrients, and disease control
chemicals according to type of 1311.1000
horticultural plants and conditions under
Manager, Aerial Planting and
which plants will be grown. Tours work
areas to observe quality and quantity of Cultivation
work being done, to inspect crops and to
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Manager, Aerial Planting and Cultivation variables, such as weather conditions,

manages operations of aerial seed sowing water supply, stage of crops or tree
and crop dusting establishment. development, and new legislation. Co-
Negotiates contracts with farm personnel ordinates activities of the orchard
to sow seeds of specified varieties or to department with those of engineering,
spray or dust fields or crops with specified equipment maintenance, packing house,
agricultural chemicals. Confers with the and other related departments. Analyses
required authority to determine materials financial statements and makes budget
and conditions required to meet terms of proposals. May initiate personnel actions,
contract and schedules flights according interpret company policies, and enforce
to factors, such as client requests, safety regulations
weather conditions, aircraft availability, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and legal and safety considerations. Code 1311
Monitors mixing of chemicals, loading Title Agricultural and Forestry
chemicals and seeds into hopper of Production Managers
aircraft, and indicates flight passes to
pilots from ground to ensure efficient and 1311.1200
safe operations. Purchases seeds and
Manager, Horticulture Farm
chemicals from suppliers. Oversees repair
and maintenance of aircraft and contracts
Manager, Horticulture Farm organizes and
for repair and maintenance of hangars,
supervises planting, maintenance and
runway, and related company facilities.
growth of fruit plants and arranges for
Maintains records for billing and payroll
marketing of produce. Determines types
purposes. Initiates personnel actions, such
of fruits or nuts to be grown depending on
as hiring, firing, and disciplining workers.
the nature of soil and climate, irrigation
and market facilities. Selects and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: purchases plants, fertilisers and
Code 1311 agricultural implements. Organizes
Title Agricultural and Forestry operations of ploughing, manuring,
Production Managers sowing or planting and watering. Devises
ways and means to supply regular flow of
1311.1100 water for irrigation. Supervises
Manager, Orchard agricultural operations, such as weeding,
spraying insecticides, manuring and
Manager, Orchard manages orchards: harvesting. Selects the best market for
Directs and co-ordinates, through produce and arranges its transportation.
subordinate supervisory personnel, Supervises and controls field and office
orchard activities, such as orchard staff. Trains field workers in latest
development, irrigation, chemical methods of grafting and planting of trees.
application and harvesting to ensure that Attends to office correspondence and
company production goals are met. maintains cost and production accounts.
Evaluates oral and written reports and Keeps equipment and building, etc. in
observes operations to monitor progress good order. Pays various taxes and dues
of work and to detect and resolve and fulfils other obligations. May
problems. Determines and authorizes specialize in growing particular types of
alternative procedures to accommodate
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fruits. May conduct research and organize ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
field demonstration. Code 1311
May arrange preservation of fruits by Title Agricultural and Forestry
canning or in cold storage. May develop Production Managers
variety of fruit trees by grafting and
budding. 1311.1400
Manager, Dairy Farm
Code 1311 Manager, Dairy Farm manages a dairy
Title Agricultural and Forestry farm on behalf of the employer for
Production Managers production of milk, butter, ghee, etc.
Supervises selection and purchase of
1311.1300 animals, in consultation with the
Manager, Livestock Farm employer. Makes proper arrangements
for housing, feeding and treatment of
Manager, Livestock Farm manages a live- milking animals. Pairs animals for
stock farm on behalf of the employer for breeding on basis of pedigree. Arranges
breeding and raising different kinds of artificial insemination for developing good
live-stock. Arranges equipment and breed. Takes proper care of animals
supplies for housing and feeding animals during birth of young and takes necessary
in consultation with the employer. Selects precautions during upbringing of young
and buys animals. Supervises preparation animals. Ensures that hygienic methods
of feed, grazing arrangements and proper are maintained while cleaning udder of
medical aid to keep animals in good animals, washing hands of Milkman, milk
health. Looks after pairing of animals on containers, etc. before milking. Supervises
the basis of pedigree for breeding. milking, preparation of butter, ghee, etc.
Supervises artificial insemination for and arranges their transportation and
developing good breed. Takes care of marketing. Selects and sells unprofitable
animals during birth of young and animals. Controls office and field staff and
upbringing of young stock. Selects and co-ordinates their work. Records details of
sells animals for breeding and field work. feed consumed, milk and other produce,
Disposes off unproductive and purchase and sale of animals and other
unprofitable animals to avoid wastage. items relating to the income and
Watches expenditure and receipts to expenditure of the dairy. Avoids wastage,
ensure economic running of the farm. maintains proper accounts and watches
Controls office and field staff and co- expenditure and receipts of farm for
ordinates work. Maintains accounts and economic consideration. May raise and
records details of feed consumed, milk exhibit show animals. May arrange and
and other items produced, purchase and supervise production of feed for animals.
sale of animals and other accounts May conduct research and demonstrate
relating to the live-stock farm. May raise process of working.
and exhibit show animals. May supervise
cultivation and raising of feed for animals. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
May specialise in any particular branch of Code 1311
live-stock farming. May supervise work of Title Agricultural and Forestry
Stockman. Production Managers
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1311.1500 Title Agricultural and Forestry

Manager, Poultry Farm Production Managers
Manager, Poultry Farm manages a poultry 1311.9900

farm on behalf of the employer to raise Agricultural and Forestry
poultry for eggs and table use and Production Managers, Others
arranges sale of produce. Determines
varieties of poultry to be raised in Agricultural and Forestry Production
consultation with the employer. Managers, Others include all other Farm
Purchases feed, eggs, chicken, incubators Managers and supervisors engaged in
and other equipment required for the agriculture, horticulture, poultry, dairy,
poultry farm. Supervises arrangements for livestock and farming, not elsewhere
feeding, breeding, hatching and classified.
construction of foster-mother, pan, and
brooder houses for housing newly born
chicks and adult birds. Makes provision for
Code 1311
proper sanitation and medical facilities
and gets them vaccinated at a proper age.
Production Managers
Adopts labour saving devices, co-
ordinates work of various sections and
controls office staff. Implements plans Family 1312
carefully to achieve fixed target of Aquaculture and Fisheries
production and yield profit. Takes Production Managers
preventive measures against diseases of
birds. Isolates and treats or disposes off Aquaculture and Fisheries Production
ailing birds and takes measures against Managers plan, direct, and co-ordinate
the spread of epidemics. Determines production in large scale aquaculture and
selling price for eggs of different grades fishery operations to catch and harvest
and stock of different ages and pedigree. fish and shellfish, and to grow fish,
Maintains breeding record. Studies shellfish or other forms of aquatic life, as
improved methods in poultry cash crops or for release into freshwater
development. Arranges preservation of or saltwater.
eggs during summer and disposal of
poultry by-products. Undertakes
Group 132
measures to publicise products. Maintains
all accounts and correspondence relating
Manufacturing, Mining,
to the farm. May raise selected poultry
and sell quality eggs for hatching. May Construction and Distribution
arrange demonstration of various kinds of Managers
hatchery plants to develop hatching of
eggs. May raise and exhibit show stock.
Manufacturing, Mining, Construction, and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Distribution Managers plan, organize, and
co-ordinate the manufacturing, mineral
Code 1311 extraction, construction, supply, storage
and transportation operations.
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Occupations in this Group are classified problems. Determines type and quantities
into the following Families: of products according to consumer
demand. Contacts refineries and
1321 Manufacturing Managers petroleum canning plants to schedule
1322 Mining Managers shipment of products. Establishes
operating procedures for incoming
1323 Construction Managers
shipments, indicating storage tanks and
1324 Supply, Distribution and Related warehouse facilities to be used.
Managers Formulates policies for distribution and
sale of products to wholesale and retail
Family 1321 outlets and consumers.
Manufacturing Managers
Manufacturing Managers plan, direct, and Code 1321
co-ordinate manufacturing production Title Manufacturing Managers
activities of large enterprises or as the
manager of a small manufacturing 1321.0300
company. Manager, Gas
1321.0100 Manager, Gas co-ordinates and controls,

Manager, Electricity within authority delegated, efficient
utilization of men, money and material in
Manager, Electricity co-ordinates and public or private organizations or
supervises, within authority delegated establishments, or one or more of its
efficient utilisation of men, money and departments, sections or branches,
material in public or private organizations engaged in manufacture of gas and
or establishments, or one or more of its distribution of manufactured or natural
departments, branches, etc., engaged in gas to consumers, and production and
generation, transmission and distribution supply of steam for heat, power, etc.
of electricity to domestic and industrial
consumers. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1321
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Manufacturing Managers
Code 1321
Title Manufacturing Managers 1321.0400
Manager, Water Supply
1321.0200
Terminal Manager Manager, Water Supply co-ordinates and
supervises within powers delegated,
Terminal Manager/Terminal efficient utilisation of men, money and
Superintendent manages plants in which material in public or private organizations,
Liquefied Petroleum Gas, lubricants, and or one or more of its departments or
petroleum fuels are stored and distributed branches, engaged in storing, filtering and
in bulk. Formulates policies with regard to purifying water and supplying water to
storage, distribution and other operating consumers.
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organizations or establishment, or one or

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: more of its departments or branches,
Code 1321 engaged in producing, maintaining or
Title Manufacturing Managers repairing capital or consumer goods,
excluding crops, minerals electricity and
natural gas. Is designated according to
1321.0500
work performed or powers exercised such
Manager, Food Processing Plant as:
MANAGER(MANUFACTURING). FACTORY
Manager food processing plant directs MANAGER. PLANT MANAGER. FACTORY
and co-ordinates activities of food SUPERINTENDENT,
processing plants. Contacts buyers or WORKS SUPERINTENDENT.
growers to arrange for purchasing or MANAGER, TEXTILE MILLS, MANAGER,
harvesting and delivery of agricultural TANNERY, MANAGER, SHOE FACTORY,
products, seafood, meat, or other raw MANAGER, BAKERY, MANAGER, PRESS,
materials to plant for processing. Directs, MANAGER, STEEL PLANT, MANAGER,
through subordinate supervisory GLASS FACTORY.
personnel, workers engaged in processing,
canning, freezing, storing, and shipping
food products. Directs and co-ordinates
Code 1321
activities concerned with dismantling,
Title Manufacturing Managers
moving, installing, or repair of machines
and equipment. Approves plant payroll
and payments for purchased materials or 1321.0700
products. Estimates quantities of foods for General Manager, Electricity
processing required and orders foods,
materials, supplies, and equipment General Manager, Electricity co-ordinates
needed. Hires, transfers, and discharges and supervises, within authority delegated
employees. May provide suppliers with efficient utilization of men, money and
transportation to expedite delivery of material in public or private organizations
purchased products or supplies to the or establishments, or one or more of its
plant. May arrange for freezing of departments, branches, etc., engaged in
packaged products by other food generation, transmission and distribution
processing plants. May negotiate with of electricity to domestic and industrial
suppliers or growers regarding prices to consumers.
be paid for purchases. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Code 1321
Code 1321 Title Manufacturing Managers
Title Manufacturing Managers 1321.0800
General Manager, Gas
1321.0600
Manager, Manufacturing General Manager, Gas co-ordinates and
controls, within authority delegated,
Manager, Manufacturing organizes, co- efficient utilization of men, money and
ordinates and supervises, within powers material in public or private organizations
delegated, efficient utilisation of men, or establishments, or one or more of its
money and material in public or private departments, sections or branches,
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engaged in manufacture of gas and Manufacturing Managers, Other includes

distribution of manufactured or natural all other General Managers engaged in
gas to consumers, and production and manufacturing and other related
supply of steam for heat, power, etc. activities, not elsewhere classified.

Code 1321 Code 1321
Title Manufacturing Managers Title Manufacturing Managers
1321.0900 Family 1322

General Manager, Water Supply Mining Managers
General Manager, Water Supply co- Mining Managers plan, direct, and co-
ordinates and supervises within powers ordinate the production activities of
delegated, efficient utilization of men, mining, quarrying and oil and gas
money and material in public or private extraction operations.
organizations, or one or more of its
storing, filtering and purifying water and 1322.0100
supplying water to consumers. Manager, Mine
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Manager, Mine controls and supervises

Code 1321 operations in mines or one or more
Title Manufacturing Managers sections of mines for extraction of
minerals such as coal, ore, mica, etc.,
observing statutory regulations and in
1321.1000
accordance to policy and direction of
General Manager, Manufacturing management. Ensures satisfactory
production and safety of men and
General Manager, Manufacturing material. Is designated according to
organizes, co-ordinates and supervises, powers exercised, work performed or
within powers delegated, efficient material extracted such as: MINE
utilisation of men, money and material in SUPERINTENDENT. MANAGER, COLLIERY.
public or private organizations or MANAGER, IRON MINE, MANAGER,
establishments, or one or more of its COPPER MINE.
producing, maintaining or repairing capital
Code 1322
or consumer goods, excluding crops,
Title Mining Managers
minerals electricity and natural gas.
1322.0200
Code 1321 Manager, Quarry
Title Manufacturing Managers
Manager, Quarry controls and supervises,
within authority delegated, operations in
1321.9900 public or private quarry for extraction of
Manufacturing Managers, Other stone, slate, clay, sand, etc. observing
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statutory regulations and following ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

policies and direction of higher Code 1322
authorities. Ensures satisfactory Title Mining Managers
production and safety of men and
material. Is designated according to 1322.0500
powers exercised or minerals extracted
General Manager, Quarry
such as: MANAGER, STONE QUARRY,
MANAGER, LIME QUARRY, MANAGER,
General Manager, Quarry controls and
SLATE QUARRY.
supervises, within authority delegated,
operations in public or private quarry for
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: extraction of stone, slate, clay, sand, etc.
Code 1322 observing statutory regulations and
Title Mining Managers following policies and direction of higher
authorities.
1322.0300 Ensures satisfactory production and safety
Manager, Well Drilling of men and material. Is designated
according to powers exercised or minerals
Manager, Well Drilling controls and extracted.
supervises within authority delegated,
activities of public or private organizations ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
engaged in drilling and sinking of wells Code 1322
and operating wells for extraction of Title Mining Managers
mineral oil, natural gas, etc. Is designated
according to work performed or authority 1322.0600
delegated such as: MANAGER, OIL WELL, General Manager, Well Drilling
MANAGER, GAS WELL
General Manager, Well Drilling controls
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and supervises within authority delegated,
Code 1322 activities of public or private organizations
Title Mining Managers engaged in drilling and sinking of wells
and operating wells for extraction of
1322.0400 mineral oil, natural gas, etc. Is designated
General Manager, Mine according to work performed or authority
delegated such as: GENERAL MANAGER,
General Manager, Mine controls and OIL WELL. GENERAL MANAGER, GAS
supervises operations in mines or one or WELL.
more sections of mines for extraction of
minerals such as coal, ore, mica, etc., ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
observing statutory regulations and in Code 1322
accordance with policies and direction of Title Mining Managers
management. Ensures satisfactory 1322.9900
production and safety of men and Mining Managers, Other
material. Is designated according to
powers exercised, Manager, Mining and Quarrying,
work performed or material extracted. Electricity, Gas, Water Supply and
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Manufacturing, Other include all other Manager, Land Survey plans, directs, and
Working Proprietors, Directors and co-ordinates work of survey parties, and
Managers engaged in manufacturing, related staff, engaged in surveying earth's
construction, mining, quarrying, well surface and preparing reports and legal
drilling and other related activities, like descriptions of land. Develops
forestry, logging, etc. not elsewhere organization policies or interprets it to
classified. staff. Prepares or approves budget for unit
or organization within the assigned area
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of responsibility. Co-ordinates work of
Code 1322 Land Surveyor with that of legal,
Title Mining Managers engineering, architectural, and other staff
on project. Directs survey parties and
Family 1323 projects, and reviews and certifies
completed work to satisfy legal
Construction Managers
requirements. Writes or directs the
writing of descriptions of land to satisfy
Construction Managers plan, direct and legal requirements according to standard
co-ordinate the construction of civil surveying practices. Appears as expert
engineering projects, buildings and witness in court in cases involving land or
dwellings. boundary disputes. Monitors new
technology and evaluates and purchases
1323.0100 or authorises purchase of new equipment
Manager, Construction/Manager and supplies. Selects new staff for
Construction Projects employment and takes disciplinary action
when necessary. Assumes legal
Manager, Construction co-ordinates and responsibility for work performed and is
supervises, within powers delegated, licensed by state.
activities of public or private organizations
or one or more of its departments or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
branches engaged in construction, Code 1323
maintenance and repairs of buildings, Title Construction Managers
roads, railway tracks, aerodromes,
bridges, canals, dams, etc. Is designated 1323.0300
according to work performed or powers General Manager,
delegated such as: MANAGER, Construction/General Manager
CONSTRUCTION. PROJECT MANAGER,
Construction Projects
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
EXCAVATIONS, CONSTRUCTION.
General Manager, Construction co-
ordinates and supervises, within powers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: delegated, activities of public or private
Code 1323
organizations or one or more of its
Title Construction Managers
departments or branches engaged in
construction, maintenance and repairs of
1323.0200 buildings, roads, railway tracks,
Manager, Land Survey aerodromes, bridges, canals, dams, etc.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and practices, and studies work flow,
Code 1323 sequence of operations, and office
Title Construction Managers arrangement to determine expediency of
installing new or improved office
1323.9900 machines. Arranges for disposal of surplus
materials.
Construction Managers, Other
Construction Managers, Other includes all ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

other General Managers engaged in Code 1324
construction, and other related activities, Title Supply, Distribution and Related
not elsewhere classified. Managers

Code 1323 Manager Supplier Quality
Title Construction Managers
Manager Supplier Quality needs to be
Family 1324 responsible for overall supplier quality
assurance functions for all facilities
Supply, Distribution and Related
including incoming inspection, issue
Managers containment and supplier corrective
actions.
Managers plan, direct and co-ordinate the Qualification Pack Details:
supply, transportation, storage and QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6302
distribution of goods. QP NOS Name Manager Supplier
Quality Level 6
1324.0100 NSQF Level 6
Manager, Material
Control/Manager Materials ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1324
Manager, Material Control directs and co- Title Supply, Distribution and Related
ordinates activities of personnel engaged Managers
in purchasing and distributing raw 1324.0102
materials, equipment, machinery, and Material Co-ordination Manager
supplies in industrial plants, public Material Co-ordination Manager needs to
utilities, or other organizations: Prepares co-ordinate and expedite procurement
instructions regarding purchasing systems and flow of materials, parts, and
and procedures. Prepares and issues assemblies between sections or
purchase orders and submits notices to departments of manufacturing, according
Purchasing Agents. Analyses market and to production and shipping schedules to
delivery conditions to determine present ensure timely production of goods.
and future material availability and
prepares market analysis reports. Reviews Qualification Pack Details:
purchase order claims and contracts for QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6105
conformance to company policy. Develops
and installs clerical and office procedures
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QP NOS Name Material Co- boats, launches, ships, aircrafts and other
ordination Manager means of transport, and operating
Level 6 services incidental to transport. Is
NSQF Level 6 designated according to work performed,
authority exercised or transport service
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: supervised such as: DIVISIONAL
Code 1324 SUPERINTENDENT (RAILWAY),TRAFFIC
Title Supply, Distribution and Related SUPERINTENDENT(RAILWAY).
Managers COMMERCIAL
SUPERINTENDENT(RAILWAY). STATION
1324.0103 SUPERINTENDENT(RAILWAY). MANAGER,
ROAD TRANSPORT, TRAFFIC MANAGER,
Manager Vendor Development
MOTOR TRANSPORT, MANAGER,
ROADWAYS, MANAGER, TAXI SERVICE,
Manager Vendor Development needs to
MANAGER, AIRLINES, AREA MANAGER,
co-ordinate and expedite procurement
AIRLINES, TRAFFIC MANAGER, AIRLINES,
and flow of materials, parts, and
OPERATING MANAGER, AIRLINES,
assemblies between sections or
MANAGER, SHIPPING, MANAGER, DOCK.
departments of manufacturing, according
to production and shipping schedules to
ensure timely production of goods. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 1324
Title Supply, Distribution and Related
Managers
QP NOS Name Manager Vendor
Development Level 1324.0300
6 Station Master, Roadways
NSQF Level 6 Station Master, Roadways controls and
co-ordinates work of staff employed at
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: roadways' stations, and supervises
Code 1324 operation of all passenger buses, cars,
Title Supply, Distribution and Related luggage vans, and goods trucks within his
Managers section. Arranges layout of roadways'
station for parking of vehicles, signboards
of routes, scheduled timings of incoming
1324.0200 and outgoing vehicles, passenger waiting
Manager, Transport hall, booking office counters, etc. for
orderly conduct of business. Displays time
Manager, Transport supervises co- and fare table and other important
ordinates and controls, within authority notices in station premises. Provides
delegated, efficient utilisation of men, passenger amenities such as drinking
money and material in public or private water, and other conveniences for
organizations or establishments, or one or passengers. Prepares duty roster of Bus
more of its departments, branches or Conductors, Drivers and Cleaners. Checks
sections, engaged in transporting attendance of staff under him and
passengers and freight by railways, supervises their work. Maintains check
tramways, buses, trucks, taxis, rickshaws, sheets of all incoming and outgoing
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vehicles, their number, station from scheduled timings. Examines tickets and
where arrived, destination, time of arrival luggage of passengers to see whether
and departure etc. to ensure regularity correct tickets have been issued, and
and punctuality of service. Maintains fuel properly punched. Supervises alighting
records issued to vehicles and checks way and boarding of passengers at important
bills and journey bills of Conductors to stops or destinations. Regulates arrival,
verify correctness of fuel consumption, departure and frequency of buses at
passenger fare and freight charge important stops. Arranges for running of
collections. Ensures that parcels and extra buses in cases of heavy rush of
luggage’s offered for transport by bus van traffic. Visits spot in case of accidents,
and truck are packed, labelled and obtains facts and evidence thereof, etc.
addressed properly. Arranges for running Informs nearest police station, gets in
of additional buses to relieve heavy traffic touch with depot or headquarters and
of passengers in time of mela and submits reports to higher authorities.
important occasions. Rushes relief buses Diverts buses to alternate routes within
and other assistance in case of break city in case of fire, breakdown, jam, etc.
down and accident. Attends to passenger Studies traffic requirements within his
complaints and takes re-medial action by area, offers suggestions regarding timings,
reporting to proper authority as case frequency, introduction or curtailment of
merits. Maintains necessary records and services, and communicates reaction of
registers, submits return as prescribed passengers to management for
and performs other duties to promote appropriate action. May be designated as
road transport. Checks malpractices, CHIEF INSPECTOR. MOTOR TRANSPORT if
ensures safety of passengers and goods also engaged in supervising work of other
booked, cleanliness of premises and MOTOR TRANSPORT INSPECTORS.
incoming and outgoing buses,
convenience of passengers, etc. May ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
check passengers' tickets en route within Code 1324
his jurisdiction. Title Supply, Distribution and Related
Managers
Code 1324 1324.0500
Manager, Traffic
Managers
Manager, Traffic conducts studies on
company freight and passenger
1324.0400 classifications, rates, and tariffs and
Traffic Inspector, Motor Transport formulates changes required to provide
for increased revenues and profitability of
Traffic Inspector, Motor Transport operations: Analyses financial reports on
inspects buses running on any route or operations and evaluates existing
area allotted to him and supervises work classifications, rates, and tariffs to
of Ticket Examiners, Time Keepers, Bus determine changes required and need for
Conductors and Bus Drivers. Checks expansion or curtailment of schedules and
general appearance of buses and whether routes. Documents data to support
Conductors and Drivers are in uniform. proposals for increased revenues,
Checks whether buses are running at expansion of schedules or routes, and files
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application for new rates, schedules, or accidents, theft of goods, delays, etc.
routes with regulatory agencies. Testifies
before regulatory agencies to present ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
company's position and need for Code 1324
increased revenues in order to operate Title Supply, Distribution and Related
profitability. Negotiates with personnel of Managers
other transportation companies on
division of interline revenues and signs 1324.0700
contract on terms of agreement. Consults
Traffic Inspector, Tram
with officials of other companies on traffic
movement problems, such as freight
Traffic Inspector Tram supervises work of
handling, transfer, and in-transit storage.
Tram Conductors and Tram Car Drivers to
Directs and co-ordinates activities of
ensure operation of trams on schedule.
workers in classification of shipments and
Substitutes temporarily for Tram Starter.
in applying and enforcing rates and tariffs.
Checks Conductor's memo by field
inspection to ensure running of tram at
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: scheduled time. Tallies tickets sold with
Code 1324 recorded entry and tickets held by
Title Supply, Distribution and Related passengers travelling in trams to check
Managers and avoid over payment of fares or over
travelling by passengers. Reports
1324.0600 complaints of poor service to higher
Traffic Inspector, Railway authorities for action. Visits accident or
breakdown sites and arranges to clear line
Traffic Inspector, Railway inspects to restore normal traffic. Provides first aid
activities of stations under his jurisdiction to injured persons. Observes performance
to ensure compliance of all traffic and of Conductors and reports any irregularity
operative rules. Examines records and noticed to higher authorities. Maintains
registers maintained at each station to statistics of passengers travelling in tram
check attendance records and efficiency cars and suggests improvement in
of staff and extent to which trains operate schedule to divisional authorities.
on schedule. Inspects condition of station
building, platform, drinking-water, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
refreshment facilities and other public Code 1324
conveniences. Checks crossing gates, Title Supply, Distribution and Related
goods shed, and parcel office for Managers
compliance with safety regulations.
Conducts night inspection of signals and
1324.0800
ensures that lighting arrangements are
adequate. Makes surprise inspections by Manager, Flight Operation
travelling in passenger or goods trains to
check compliance with traffic rules. Manager, Flight Operation directs and co-
Accompanies important passengers in ordinates through subordinate
train to ensure that all facilities and management personnel, flight operations
courtesies are provided to them. Resolves and control activities of the air transport
public complaints and investigates minor company’s’ terminal station: Reviews
flight schedules, flight crew bid sheet for
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route, and crew schedules to ensure that Inspects runways and ensures that they
assignments for schedules and routes are are properly maintained, fire-fighting
in accordance with personnel equipment is adequate and facilities for
qualifications for type of aircraft, federal parking of aircrafts in aircraft hangers etc.
safety and operational regulations, union are available. Obtains and transmits
contract provisions, and company policies. correct meteorological information to
Confers with flight crew personnel to aircrafts. Provides proper lighting signal
resolve any differences regarding equipment to facilitate landing and take-
schedule and route assignments. Co- off of aircraft. Looks after landing and
ordinates activities of sections in flight take-off facilities and renders other aids to
operations department, such as visiting aircraft. Collects and remits
dispatching, flight control, flight training landing and parking charges on aircraft to
and meteorology, to ensure maximum Government treasury. Ensures that
operating efficiency. Confers with passengers' lounge, restaurants, book-
administrative personnel, government stalls and other conveniences are well
regulatory agencies, and representatives maintained. Provides first-aid to sick and
of other airlines to propose revision and injured passengers and crew. Supervises
adoption of rules and procedures and controls fire-fighting operations at the
governing flight operation activities. airport. Assists search and rescue
Directs preparation of supplemental operations of aircraft and crew in distress.
training materials or revision of Takes security measures for protection of
operational manuals resulting from aerodrome. May attend to work of any of
changes in rules and procedures. his subordinates, if required.
Conducts investigations in co-operation
with federal agencies to determine causes ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
of aircraft accidents and to establish Code 1324
accident prevention and emergency Title Supply, Distribution and Related
methods and procedures. May check flight Managers
crew personnel on aircraft.
1324.1000
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Flight Operation Officer, Air Service
Code 1324
Title Supply, Distribution and Related Flight Operation Officer, Air Service
Managers prepares flight plans based on
meteorological reports, calculates fuel
1324.0900 requirements and issues flight clearance
Aerodrome Officer certificates. Studies meteorological
reports regarding air-current and prepares
Aerodrome Officer Co-ordinates work of flight-plans. Calculates fuel requirements,
all staff engaged at airport. Supervises taking into account air-routes, facilities
movement of air traffic at aerodrome and regarding re-fuelling, etc. for guidance of
renders assistance to visiting aircraft and Commander and Navigator of the aircraft.
passengers. Ensures that air field is fenced Prepares roster for flight crew for
around to prevent unauthorised intrusion scheduled flights and briefs Pilots for
and to keep it clear of any obstruction for journey indicating that the aircraft has
safe landing and take-off of aircraft. been accepted by next airport at which it
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is due to land and other factors e.g. Manager, Storage and

approaching storm, unusual cargo, Warehousing
variation in the plane’s, altitude and
routing, or in normal take-off and landing Manager, Storage and Warehousing
operations. Ensures that other necessary supervises, co-ordinates and controls
arrangements, such as crew for stand-by within authority delegated, public or
flights, handing and taking over of flight private organizations or establishments or
documents, etc. have been made. one or more of its departments, branches
or sections engaged in providing storage
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and warehouse facilities to parties
Code 1324 concerned and renders such other
Title Supply, Distribution and Related additional facilities as may be laid down or
Managers agreed to in business terms and
conditions. May specialize in handling any
1324.1100 particular type of item or commodity or
Traffic Officer, Air Service/Traffic sectional management and be designated
Controller accordingly.
Traffic Officer, Air Service supervises ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

loading and unloading of aircraft cargo Code 1324
and luggage and escorts passengers to Title Supply, Distribution and Related
and from craft. Guides passengers in and Managers
out of aircraft and arranges for the
transport of their luggage to and from the 1324.1201
aircraft. Stows cargoes into aircraft Warehouse Supervisor
according to size, weight, type and
destination as indicated in general loading Warehouse Supervisor in the Logistics
instructions. Checks number of industry is also known as Supervisor,
passengers aboard with the list available Warehouse In Charge. Individuals in this
with the Airhostess or Steward. Ensures role need to collect components required
that the doors of the aircraft are properly to obtain the required lists and
closed before signal is given to Pilot for information from the Data Entry Operator
take-off. Arranges and supervises proper (DEO), plan the schedule for the day,
parking, housing and picketing of aircraft allocate work to workers and oversee
with the engineering staff. May operate them for successful completion. Their
teletype to send reports of passengers responsibilities include solving operational
and cargo to next port of call. May issues in the warehouse and ensure
arrange for the transportation of smooth operations.
passengers to and from the airport.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Reference LSC/Q2307
Code 1324 QP NOS Name Warehouse
Title Supply, Distribution and Related Supervisor
Managers NSQF Level 5
Code 1324
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Title Supply, Distribution and Related road transport. Co-ordinates running of

Managers lorry services and assists in fixing up
competent Drivers and Cleaners, taking
1324.1300 into consideration nature of
Goods Supervisor, Railway transportation required. Inspects goods to
be transported, checks their packing, if
necessary, and directs loading and
Goods Supervisor, Railway supervises
unloading operations. Makes test checks
receipt, storage, despatch and delivery of
of calculation of charges. Travels on line
goods, parcels, freights, etc. by rail.
and makes surprise checks to ensure that
Regulates booking of materials for
the contents of lorry, tallies with the way
dispatch according to availability of
bill. Makes suitable arrangements for
waggons and ensures their easy flow as
transportation of goods in cases of
per priority the list. Inspects goods
breakdowns and accidents. Suggests
booked for proper packing and checks
competitive revised freight rates, as and
contents with sender's declaration.
when required, for better profits and
Checks adequacy of storage facilities for
business. Ensures that goods are properly
goods received. Directs loading of goods
received and, delivered to consignees and
in waggons as instructed by Traffic
also that staff members behave properly.
Controller based on availability of
Investigates into complaints and
clearance at other stations. Allots
recommends suitable remedial or
platforms for loading and unloading of
disciplinary action. May make deliveries to
goods to ensure speedy movement of
consignees against authorisation. May
waggons and minimise delays. Ensures
calculate charges and issue receipts for
compliance with necessary precautionary
payments made.
measures for loading and unloading
explosives, inflammable, and like
materials. Arranges for the delivery of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
goods to consignee against authorisations. Code 1324
Examines complaints and reports cases of Title Supply, Distribution and Related
thefts, shortages, losses, etc. to higher Managers
authorities for investigation. May issue
receipts for goods received and payments 1324.1500
made. May conduct loading and unloading Station Master, Railway
operations.
Station Master, Railway co-ordinates work
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of all employees at railway station and
Code 1324 supervises operation of all trains within
Title Supply, Distribution and Related his station limits. Notifies employees of
Managers changes in arrival and departure times of
trains, boarding track numbers, and other
1324.1400 changes affecting passengers for
Goods Supervisor, Road Transport announcement over loud speakers and for
posting on call board. Ascertains that shift
Goods Supervisor, Road Transport workers and train crew report at their
supervises receipt, storage, despatch and scheduled time, and obtains
delivery of goods, parcels, freights, etc. by replacements, if necessary. Supervises
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activities of passenger service personnel the platform. Inspects directional notices,

to ensure efficient and courteous service. posters and advertisements displayed on
Obtains clearance of line from next or platform and gets defective and
junction station. Authorizes departure of unauthorized ones removed. Attends to
passenger trains after transfer of mail and complaints, requests and inquiries from
baggage is completed, delaying its passengers and arranges services as
departure, if necessary, for arrival of provided under rules. Ensures safety of
connecting train or on notification of train passengers in waiting rooms and takes
crew or Yardmaster. Authorizes repairs of necessary steps to prevent theft or any
station facilities or delegates their other illegal act within his jurisdiction.
supervision. Investigates into causes of May intervene or settle platform disputes
public complaints, minor accidents, etc. amongst passengers. May check
and takes remedial steps. Reports major overcrowding of passengers on platform
mistakes, accidents, etc. to higher and ensure their smooth flow by locating
authorities, arranges transhipment of passages and incoming and outgoing gates
stranded passengers, and assists in at convenient places, in consultation with
providing first aid, medical, food and Station Master.
other services. Supervises performance of
clerical and station staff, maintains ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
prescribed records, registers, accounts, Code 1324
stock position, etc. and submits reports Title Supply, Distribution and Related
and returns as scheduled. May perform Managers
clerical tasks, sell tickets, etc. in small
stations.
1324.1700
Rates Inspector, Railway
Code 1324 Rates Inspector, Railway scrutinizes cases
Title Supply, Distribution and Related and submits proposals in connection with
Managers reduction or enhancement of rates or
fares. Examines existing rates of storing,
1324.1600 handling and transporting goods, parcels
Platform Inspector, Railway and luggage. Examines passengers’ fares
for various classes of travel by railways
Platform Inspector, Railway controls and calculates item-wise net cost to
platform staff and ensures cleanliness and determine profit or loss incurred by the
general appearance of platform and government. Studies proposals and public
attached rooms at Railway Stations. demands for quick and safe transport and
Supervises work of Porters to ensure that travel amenities and determines feasibility
passengers are not overcharged or of introducing them within available
harassed by them. Allots duties to station resources. Computes data and suggests
service staff, checks cleanliness of proposal to Commercial Manager or
platforms, waiting rooms, tea stalls, appropriate authority to increase or
refreshment rooms etc. and ensures that reduce rates and fares, ensuring profit
they are clean and proper hygienic and improved service. May suggest
standard is maintained. Prevents entry of measures to prevent malpractices, theft
unlicensed Porters, Vendors etc., inside and loss of booked articles to minimise
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payment of compensation to public. May Code 1324

suggest introduction or extension of Title Supply, Distribution and Related
railway service to productive areas to earn Managers
freight.
1324.1900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Section Controller, Railway
Code 1324
Title Supply, Distribution and Related Section Controller, Railway controls
Managers movement of rail traffic within his section,
arranges crossing of trains, efficient
1324.1800 utilization of waggons and formation of
Depot Starter, Tram goods trains at junction stations. Controls
movement of rail traffic within his
Depot Starter, Tram supervises work territorial jurisdiction by constant
relating to allocation of operational staff telephonic contact with stations and on
and starting of trams from depots the basis of information received
according to timetable. Obtains vehicle regarding movement of trains and rolling
numbers from the engineering stock at different stations. Co-ordinates
department for morning and evening turn crossing of trains within his section with
out and prepares allocation statement adjoining divisions and railways, according
showing route, route symbol and vehicles to time-table. Obtains full utilisation of
assigned. Maintains daily duty rotation waggons by adjusting supply and demand
board, weekly offs, leave and absentee of waggons at different stations and
statements of Tram Conductors and controlling formation of trains at
Drivers, arranges substitutes for marshalling yard accordingly. Re-
absentees and forwards attendance schedules rolling stock, transhipment, etc.
statement to Time Keeper. Assigns Drivers in case of accidents and breakdowns.
and Conductors for duty to appropriate Maintains charts of running trains and
vehicles according to requirements of ensures receipt and submission of
each vehicle. Announces crew and vehicle prescribed reports and returns. May
numbers as per stabling plan and ensures recommend changes in time table in
that vehicles turn out from depot at accordance with public request and
scheduled time and display appropriate requirement.
route, route symbol and destination
boards. Rearranges services during peak ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
hours and periods of traffic congestion Code 1324
under instruction from higher authorities. Title Supply, Distribution and Related
Submits reports of vehicles turned out, Managers
routes covered, etc. Takes charge of lost
items handed over by Conductors, Drivers 1324.2000
or passengers and forwards them to lost Accident Officer, Tram
property office at the headquarter. May Accident Officer, Tram conducts inquiries
take special measures during disturbances of tram accidents and submits detailed
or abnormal conditions. report for further action. Visits accident
site to assess loss of human life and or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: damage to property, if any. Notes down
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names and addresses or identification 1324.2200

marks of dead persons, contacts injured General Manager, Storage and
and provides medical aid to them. Informs
Warehousing
nearest relatives of persons affected by
the accident. Notes names of passengers
General Manager, Storage and
and other persons present at the place of
Warehousing supervises, co-ordinates and
accident and records their statements.
controls within authority delegated, public
Examines tram-line and other accessories
or private organizations or establishments
to determine the cause of accident such
or one or more of its departments,
as sabotage, negligence of operation staff,
branches or sections engaged in providing
etc. Submits detailed report to superiors.
storage and warehouse facilities to parties
Investigates into complaints of passengers
concerned and render such other
or other untoward incidents which might
additional facilities as may be laid down or
have caused the accident. May attend
agreed to in business terms and
court proceedings for claims made, if any.
conditions. May specialize in handling any
May assist police in investigation of cause
particular type of item or commodity or
of accidents or assessment of damage or
sectional management and be designated
in launching criminal cases against
accordingly.
saboteurs, hooligans, etc.

Code 1324
Code 1324
Managers
Managers
1324.9900
1324.2100
General Manager, Transport
Managers and General Managers,
General Manager, Transport supervises, Other
co-ordinates and controls, within
authority delegated, efficient utilization of Supply, Distribution and Related
men, money and material in public or Managers and General Managers, Other,
private organizations or establishments, includes managers engaged in Transport,
or one or more of its departments, Storage and Communication, not
branches or sections, engaged in elsewhere classified.
transporting passengers and freight by ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
railways, tramways, buses, trucks, taxis, Code 1324
rickshaws, boats, launchers, ships, Title Supply, Distribution and Related
aircrafts and other means of transport, Managers
and operating services incidental to
transport. Group 133
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Information and Communications

Code 1324 Technology Services Manager
Managers
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Information and Communications ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Technology Service Managers plan, direct, Code 1330
and co-ordinate the acquisition, Title Information and Communication
development, maintenance and use of Technology Services Manager
computer and telecommunication
systems. 1330.0101
Communication Analyst
Occupations in this Group are classified
Communication Analyst is responsible for
communication materials supporting
1330 Information and Communication product development, programme
Technology Services Managers delivery and client services.
Family 1330 Qualification Pack Details:

Information and Communication QP NOS Reference SSC/Q7102
Technology Services Managers QP NOS Name Communication
Analyst
Information and Communications NSQF Level 5
Technology Service Managers plan, direct,
and co-ordinate the acquisition, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
development, maintenance and use of Code 1330
computer and telecommunication Title Information and Communication
systems. Technology Services Manager
1330.0100 1330.0200
Manager, Communication Contract Officer,
Telephone/Liaising
Manager, Communication organizes, co- Officer/PRO/Business Executive
ordinates and supervises within authority
delegated, efficient utilization of men, Contract Officer, Telephone scrutinizes
money and material in public or private requests for telephones, executes
organizations, or one or more of its contracts, prepares estimates and
branches or departments engaged in arranges stores, etc. for installing new
providing postal, telephone, telegraph, telephone connections and supervises
wireless and other communication installation, removal and servicing of
services. Is designated according to work subscribers' apparatus. Scrutinizes
performed, authority exercised or requests from intending subscribers for
communication service managed such as: installing new telephone connections,
SUPERINTENDENT, POST OFFICES, extensions and other telecommunication
SUPERINTENDENT, RAILWAY MAIL facilities and approves them. Prepares
SERVICE. DISTRICT MANAGER, estimates of material for installation,
TELEPHONE, SUPERINTENDENT removal and servicing of telephone
TELEGRAPHS. SUB-DIVISIONAL OFFICER, apparatus. Organizes required personnel
PHONES. and supervises installation, removal and
servicing of subscribers' apparatus. May
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make operating tests on circuits and General Manager, Communication

relays to ensure proper functioning. May
specialize only in one phase of work such General Manager, Communication
as installation or maintenance. organizes, co-ordinates and supervises
within authority delegated, efficient
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: utilisation of men, money and material in
Code 1330 public or private organizations, or one or
Title Information and Communication more of its branches or departments
Technology Services Manager engaged in providing postal, telephone,
telegraph, wireless and other
1330.0300 communication services.
Post Master
Post Master controls and co-ordinates Code 1330
work of all employees under him in post- Title Information and Communication
office to ensure efficient service to public Technology Services Manager
in accordance with rules and regulations
prescribed. Allocates and assigns 1330.0701
responsibilities of subordinate personnel Cluster Manager
in his office. Maintains counters to
facilitate service provided to public. Cluster Manager is responsible for
Displays relevant postal rules and providing uninterrupted infra services to
regulations and publicizes sales of special operators in the cluster. Ensure optimum
and commemorative stamp issues, utilization of resources; efficiency in
Government bonds, etc. Controls sale of reducing energy and other operational
postage envelopes, stamps and other costs, delight customer by ensuring high
postal stationery and checks timely up-time per mobile tower is maintained;
collection and delivery of letters, money adherence to compliance/performance
orders, etc. within area prescribed. Checks parameters, technical and safety training
cash book amounts, Saving Bank accounts of team and a holistic technical approach
and other prescribed records. Renders towards the entire infrastructure present
accounts to audit office relating to his at cell sites/mobile towers.
office and sub-offices. Disburses pay and Qualification Pack Details:
allowance to all categories of staff QP NOS Reference TEL/Q4102
working under him in post office or QP NOS Name Cluster Manager
branch offices. May supervise functions of NSQF Level 6
telegraph office, if attached to post office.
May keep cash and valuables in joint
custody with Treasurer.
Code 1330
Title Information and Communication
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Technology Services Manager
Code 1330
1330.9900
Technology Services Manager
1330.0600
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Information and Communication Family 1341

Technology Services Manager, Child Care Service Managers
Other
Child Care Service Managers plan, direct,
Information and Communication co-ordinate and evaluate the provision of
Technology Services Manager, Other care for children in before-school, after-
include managers who plan, direct, and school, vacation and day care centres and
co-ordinate the acquisition, development, services.
maintenance and use of computer and
telecommunication systems not Family 1342
elsewhere classified.
Health Services Managers
Health Service Managers plan, direct co-
Code 1330
ordinate and evaluate the provision of
clinical and community health care
Technology Services Manager
services in hospitals, clinics, public health
agencies and similar organizations.
Family 1343
Aged Care Services Managers
Group 134
Aged Care Service Managers plan, direct
Professional Services Managers co-ordinate and evaluate the provision of
residential and personal care services for
Professional Services Managers plan,
individuals and families who are in need
direct and co-ordinate the provision of
of such services due to the effects of
childcare, health, welfare, education and
ageing.
other professional services, and manage
the branches of institutions providing
financial and insurance services. Family 1344
Social Welfare Managers
Occupations in this Group are classified Social Welfare Managers plan, direct, and
into the following Families: co-ordinate the provision of social and
community service programmes such as
1341 Child Care Service Managers income support, family assistance,
1342 Health Services Managers children’s services and other community
programmes and services.
1343 Aged Care Services Managers
1344 Social Welfare Managers
Family 1345
1345 Education Managers
Education Managers
1346 Financial and Insurance Service
Branch Managers
Education Managers plan, direct, co-
1349 Professional Services Managers
ordinate and evaluate the educational and
Not Elsewhere Classified administrative aspects of education
services, primary and secondary schools,
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colleges and faculties and departments in Financial and Insurance Service

universities and other educational Branch Managers
institutions.
Financial and Insurance Service Branch
1345.0100 Managers plan, direct, and co-ordinate
Headmaster the branches of institutions that provide
financial and insurance services, such as
Head Master directs and co-ordinates banks, building societies, credit unions
educational, administrative, and and insurance companies. They provide
counselling activities of primary or advice and assistance to clients on
secondary school. Develops and evaluates financial and insurance matters.
educational programmes to ensure
conformance to state and school board 1346.0100
standards. Develops and co-ordinates
Manager, Bank
educational programmes through
meetings with staff, review of teachers'
Manager, Bank organizes, controls and
activities, and issuance of directives.
supervises, within authority delegated,
Confers with teachers, students, and
activities of private or public bank or one
parents concerning educational and
or more of its departments or branches. Is
behavioural problems in school.
designated according to authority
Establishes and maintains relationships
delegated or work performed such as:
with colleges, community organizations,
GENERAL MANAGER (BANK), MANAGER,
and other schools to co-ordinate
LOANS DEPARTMENT (BANK) MANAGER,
educational services. Requisitions and
FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEPARTMENT
allocates supplies, equipment, and
(BANK). MANAGER, BANKING
instructional material as needed. Directs
DEPARTMENT (BANK). CURRENCY
preparation of class schedules, cumulative
OFFICER (BANK). CHIEF OFFICER, CREDIT
records, and attendance reports.
(BANK). DISTRICT MANAGER(BANK).
Observes and evaluates teacher
BRANCH MANAGER (BANK).
performance. interviews and hires
teachers. Walks about school buildings
and property to monitor safety and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
security. Plans and monitors school Code 1346
budget. May plan and direct building Title Financial and Insurance Service
maintenance. May develop and Branch Managers
administer educational programmes for
students with mental or physical 1346.0200
handicaps. Manager, Insurance
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Manager, Insurance organizes, controls

Code 1345 and supervises, within authority
Title Education Managers delegated, activities of private or public
organizations or one or more of its
departments or branches, engaged in life,
Family 1346 fire, accident, marine and other general
insurance business. Is designated
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according to work performed or authority Sub Division 14

exercised such as: ZONAL MANAGER
(INSURANCE), DIVISIONAL MANAGER Hospitality, Retail and Other
(INSURANCE). REGIONAL MANAGER Services Managers
(INSURANCE), AREA MANAGER Hospitality, Retail and Other Services
(INSURANCE), BRANCH MANAGER Managers plan, organize and direct the
(INSURANCE), BRANCH SECRETARY operations of establishments which
(INSURANCE), MANAGER, LIFE provide accommodation, hospitality, retail
DEPARTMENT (INSURANCE). and other services.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: major group usually include: planning and
Code 1346 organizing special functions, sporting,
Title Financial and Insurance Service gaming and entertainment activities and
Branch Managers the range and mix of products, stock
levels and service standards; promoting
1346.9900 and selling goods and services; observing
Financial and Insurance Service liquor, gaming, health and other laws and
regulations; developing and reviewing
Branch Managers, Other
policies, programmes and procedures
concerning customer relations and goods
Financial and Insurance Service Branch
and services provided; promoting
Managers, Other include managers
facilities, for conferences, conventions
engaged in business services, not
and trade shows, to potential customers;
organizing the purchase and maintenance
of transport vehicles, equipment and fuel,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and transporting goods; controlling the
Code 1346 selection, training and supervision of staff;
Title Financial and Insurance Service ensuring compliance with occupational
Branch Managers health and safety regulations.
Family 1349 Occupation in this Sub Division are

Professional Services Managers Not classified into the following Groups:
141 Hotel and Restaurant Managers
This unit group covers managers who 142 Retail and Wholesale Trade
plan, direct co-ordinate and evaluate the Managers
provision of specialized professional and 143 Other Services Managers
technical services and are not classified in
sub-major group 12, Business Services and Group 141
Administration Managers, or elsewhere in
sub-major group 13, Professional Services Hotel and Restaurant Managers
Managers. For instance, Managers
responsible for the provision of policing,
corrective actions, library, legal and fire
Hotel and Restaurant Managers plan,
services are classified here.
organize and direct the operations of
establishments that provide
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accommodation, meals, beverages and General Manager, Lodging and Catering

other hospitality services. Services organizes and supervises, within
authority delegated, efficient utilization of
Occupations in this Group are classified men, money and material in public or
into the following Families: private organizations or establishments,
or one or more of its departments or
1411 Hotel Managers branches, engaged in preparing and
serving food, drinks and beverages and
1412 Restaurant Managers
providing lodging and camping facilities to
public. Included are: GENERAL MANAGER,
Family 1411 HOTEL. MANAGER, RESTAURANT.
Hotel Managers MANAGER, CAFE, MANAGER, TEA HOUSE,
MANAGER, COFFEE HOUSE, MANAGER,
Hotel Managers plan, organize and direct BAR, MANAGER, REST HOUSE.
the operations of hotels, motels and
similar establishments to provide guest ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
accommodation and other services. Code 1411
Title Hotel Managers
1411.0100
Manager, Lodging and Catering 1411.9900
Services/Resident Manager Hotel Managers, Others
Manager, Lodging and Catering Services Production and Operation Department

organizes and supervises, within authority Managers in Restaurants and Hotels,
delegated, efficient utilisation of men, Other include Managers engaged both in
money and material in public or private restaurants and hotels, not elsewhere
organizations or establishments, or one or classified.
more of its departments or branches,
engaged in preparing and serving food, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
drinks and beverages and providing Code 1411
lodging and camping facilities to public. Title Hotel Managers
Included are: MANAGER, HOTEL.
MANAGER, RESTAURANT. MANAGER, Family 1412
CAFE, MANAGER, TEA HOUSE. MANAGER, Restaurant Managers
COFFEE HOUSE. MANAGER, BAR,
MANAGER, REST HOUSE. Restaurant Managers plan, organize and
direct the operations of cafes, restaurants
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and related establishments to provide
Code 1411 dining and catering services.
Title Hotel Managers
1412.0100
1411.0200
Manager, Fast Food Service
General Manager, Lodging and
Catering Services Manager, Fast Food Service manages
franchised or independent fast food or
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wholesale prepared food establishments. Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers

Directs, co-ordinates, and participates in plan, organize, co-ordinate and control
preparation of and cooking, wrapping or the operations of establishments that sell
packing types of food served or prepared goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They
by establishments, collects money from are responsible for the budgets, staffing
in-house or take-out customers or and strategic and operational direction of
assembles food orders for wholesale shops, or of organizational units within
customers. Co-ordinates activities of shops that sell particular types of product.
workers engaged in keeping business
records, collecting and paying accounts, Occupations in this Group are classified
ordering or purchasing supplies, and into the following Families:
delivery of foodstuff to wholesale or retail
customers. Interviews, hires, and trains 1420 Retail and Wholesale Trade
personnel. May contact prospective Managers
wholesale customers, such as mobile food
vendors, Vending Machine Operators, bar
and tavern owners, and institutional Family 1420
personnel, to promote sale of prepared Retail and Wholesale Trade
food. May establish delivery routes and Managers
schedules for supplying wholesale
customers. Workers may be known Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers,
according to the type or name of plan, organize, co-ordinate and control
franchised establishment or type of the operations of establishments that sell
prepared foodstuff retailed or wholesaled. goods on a retail or wholesale basis. They
are responsible for the budgets, staffing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and strategic and operational direction of
Code 1412 shops, or of organizational units within
Title Restaurant Managers shops that sell particular types of
products.
1412.9900
Restaurant Managers, Other 1420.0100
Manager, Wholesale Trade
General Managers, Restaurants and
Hotels, other include all other General Manager, Wholesale Trade organizes and
Managers engaged in restaurant, hotel manages wholesale trade organizations,
and other related activities, not elsewhere or one or more if its branches or
classified. departments, engaged in buying goods
and selling them for profits to retailers or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: industrial and commercial consumers. Is
Code 1412 designated according to work performed
Title Restaurant Managers or level of responsibility such as:
MANAGER (Wholesale Trade), BRANCH
Group 142 MANAGER (Wholesale Trade), SALES
MANAGER (Wholesale Trade).
Retail and Wholesale Trade
Managers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 1420 1420.0400

Title Retail and Wholesale Trade General Manager, Wholesale
Managers
Trade/Senior Manager, Wholesale
Trade
1420.0200
Manager, Retail Trade General Manager, Wholesale Trade
organizes and manages wholesale trade
Manager, Retail Trade organizes and organizations, or one or more of its
manages retail trade organizations, or one branches or departments engaged in
or more of its branches or departments, buying goods and selling them for profits
engaged in buying goods and merchandise to retailers or industrial and commercial
and selling them for profit to customers. Is consumers.
designated according to work performed
or level of responsibility such as: BRANCH
MANAGER (Retail Trade). AREA MANAGER
(Retail Trade, DEPARTMENTAL MANAGER
Code 1420
(Retail Trade).
Title Retail and Wholesale Trade
Managers
Code 1420
1420.0500
Title Retail and Wholesale Trade
Managers General Manager, Retail Trade,
Senior Manager, Retail Trade
1420.0300
General Manager, Retail Trade organizes
Manager, Export
and manages retail trade organizations, or
one or more of its branches or
Manager, Export directs foreign sales and
departments, engaged in buying goods
service outlets of an organization:.
and merchandise and selling them for
Negotiates contracts with foreign sales
profit to customers.
and distribution centres to establish
outlets. Directs clerical staff in expediting
export correspondence, bid requests, and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
credit collections. Arranges shipping Code 1420
details, such as export licenses, customs Title Retail and Wholesale Trade
declarations, and packing, shipping, and Managers
routing of products. Directs clerical and
technical staff in preparation of foreign 1420.9900
language sales manuals. Expedites import- Retail and Wholesale Trade
export arrangements and maintains Managers, Other
current information on import-export
tariffs, licenses, and restrictions. General Managers in Wholesale and Retail
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Trade, Other include all other General
Code 1420 Managers engaged in wholesale, retail
Title Retail and Wholesale Trade trades and other related activities, not
Managers elsewhere classified.
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exhibiting motion pictures; producing and

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: presenting stage and circus shows;
Code 1420 organizing and presenting radio and
Title Retail and Wholesale Trade television broadcasts; operating carnivals
Managers and amusement parks; organizing games,
hunting, fishing, excursions, competitions,
Group 143 etc., and providing other entertainment
and recreation services. Included are:
Other Services Managers MANAGER, CINEMA. MANAGER, STUDIO.
MANAGER, THEATRE. MANAGER, STAGE.
MANAGER, CIRCUS. MANAGER, VARIETY
Other Services Managers plan, organize,
SHOW. MANAGER, AMUSEMENT PARK,
and control the operations of
MANAGER, MAGIC SHOW, MANAGER,
establishments that provide sporting,
TOURNAMENT, MANAGER, STADIUM,
cultural, recreational, travel, customer
MANAGER, CLUB, MANAGER, SWIMMING
contact and other amenity services.
POOL, MANAGER, DANCE HALL,
MANAGER, ORCHESTRA, MANAGER,
EXHIBITION, MANAGER, CARNIVAL,
into the following Families: MANAGER, RACE COURSE, MANAGER,
GYMNASIUM.
1431 Sports, Recreation and Cultural
Centre Managers
1439 Services Manager Not Elsewhere Code 1431
Classified Title Sports, Recreation and Cultural
Centre Manager
Family 1431
Sports, Recreation and Cultural 1431.9900
Centre Managers Sports, Recreation and Cultural
Centre Manager, Other
Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre
Managers plan, organize, and control the Sports, Recreation and Cultural Centre
operations of establishments that provide Manager, Other includes all other General
sporting, artistic, theatrical and other Managers not covered in any of the
recreational and amenity services. families of Group 130.
1431.0100
General Manager, Recreation and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Entertainment Code 1431
Title Sports, Recreation and Cultural
General Manager, Recreation and Centre Manager
Entertainment controls, co-ordinates and
supervises, within authority delegated, Family 1439
efficient and economic utilisation of men, Services Manager Not Elsewhere
money and material in public and private
Classified
organizations, establishments etc., or one
or more of its branches or departments,
engaged in producing, distributing and
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This unit group covers managers who 21 Science and Engineering

plan, direct and co-ordinate the provision Professionals
of services and are not classified in sub- 22 Health Professionals
major group 13, Production and
23 Teaching Professionals
Specialized Services Managers or
elsewhere in sub-major group 14, 24 Business and Administrative
Hospitality, Retail and Other Services Professionals
Managers. For instance, Managers of 25 Information and Communication
travel agencies, conference centres, Technology Professionals
contact centres and shopping centres are 26 Legal, Social and Cultural
classified here. Professionals
Division Sub Division 21

2 Science and Engineering
Professionals
Professionals
Physical, Mathematical and Engineering
Science Professionals conduct research,
Professionals increase the existing stock of
improve or develop concepts, theories
knowledge, apply scientific or artistic
and operational methods, or apply
concepts and theories, teach about the
scientific knowledge relating to fields such
foregoing in a systematic manner, or
as physics, astronomy, meteorology,
engage in any combination of these
chemistry, geophysics, geology,
activities.
mathematics, statistics, computing,
Tasks performed by Professionals usually
architecture, engineering, and technology.
include: conducting analysis and research,
and developing concepts, theories and
major group usually include: conducting
operational methods, and advising on or
research, enlarging, advising on or
applying existing knowledge related to
applying scientific knowledge obtained
physical sciences including mathematics,
through the study of structures and
engineering and technology, and to life
properties of physical matter and
sciences including medical and health
phenomena, chemical characteristics and
services social sciences and humanities;
processes of various substances, materials
teaching the theory and practice of one or
and products, and of mathematical,
more disciplines at different educational
statistical and computing concepts and
levels; teaching and educating persons
methods; advising on, designing and
who are differently-abled; providing
directing construction of buildings, towns
various business, legal and social services;
and traffic systems, or civil engineering
creating and performing works of art;
and industrial structures, as well as
providing spiritual guidance; preparing
machines and other equipment, and
scientific papers and reports. Supervision
advising on and applying mining methods,
of other workers may be included.
and ensuring their optimum use;
surveying and sea and making maps;
Occupations in this Division are classified
studying and advising on technological
into the following Sub Divisions:
aspects of particular materials, products
and processes, and on efficiency of
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production and work organization; Physicists and Astronomers conduct

preparing scientific papers and reports. research and improve or develop
Supervision of other workers may be concepts, theories and operational
included. methods concerning matter, space, time,
energy, forces and fields and the
Occupations in this Sub Division are interrelationship between these physical
classified into the following Groups: phenomena. They apply scientific
knowledge relating to physics and
211 Physical and Earth Science astronomy in industrial, medical, military
Professionals or other fields.
212 Mathematicians, Actuaries and
Statisticians 2111.0100
213 Life Sciences Professionals Physicist, General
214 Engineering Professionals Physicist, General conducts theoretical
(excluding Electro technology) and experimental studies and research in
215 Electro technology Engineers different branches of physics such as
gravitation, structure and properties of
216 Architects, Planners, Surveyors and
matter, heat, light, sound, electricity,
Designers
magnetism, electronics, atomic and
nuclear physics, biophysics, astrophysics,
Group 211 and geophysics to formulate theories of
Physical and Earth Science physical phenomena and to solve
Professionals industrial and technical problems. Studies
theory and experiments with physical
Physical and Earth Science Professionals properties of solids, liquids and gases.
conduct research, improve or develop Performs experiments on laws of motion,
concepts, theories and operational electricity, centre of gravity, liquid
methods, or apply scientific knowledge pressure etc., to identify and measure
relating to physics, astronomy, elements of matter and energy and their
meteorology, chemistry, geology and interaction. Applies results to formulate
geophysics. theories of physical phenomena, solve
industrial and technical problems and for
Occupations in this Group are classified making delicate instruments and testing
into the following Families: equipment. Undertakes study of applied
physics for understanding analysis data,
Solar stellen and astrophysics, biological
2111 Physicists and Astronomers and geophysical phenomena, etc. May
2112 Meteorologists specialize in one or more branches of
2113 Chemists physics such as mechanics, heat, light,
2114 Geologists and Geophysicists sound, electronics, aero and
hydrodynamics, or use of X-Rays in testing
of materials.
Family 2111
Physicists and Astronomers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2111
Title Physicists and Astronomers
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2111.0200 data and effects on physical state and

Physicist, Mechanics evolves theories and formulae for
Physicist, Mechanics conducts theoretical designing heat engines, temperature
and experimental studies and research in recording instruments, application of
fields of mechanics and aero dynamics, heat, maintenance of temperature,
hydrodynamics, elasticity, hydrostatics, cooling devices and other industrial and
ballistics, etc., to formulate a theory of technical problems. May specialize in any
physical phenomena and solve industrial particular branch of research on problems
and technical problems. Performs basic relating to heat.
tasks similar to those of Physicist General
and conducts theoretical and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
experimental studies and research in Code 2111
different fields of mechanics using Title Physicists and Astronomers
appropriate instruments, apparatus and
equipment. Analyses data and formulates 2111.0400
theories of physical phenomena and Physicist, Light
solves industrial and technical problems
relating to hydrostatic, gravitation Physicist, Light conducts theoretical and
aerodynamics, hydrodynamics, ballistics, experimental studies and research on
elasticity, use of high pressure or high- transmission and projection of light and
vacuum, control and efficiency of other optical problems for formulation of
mechanical instruments and measuring theories on light and to apply them to
devices, etc. May specialize in one or industrial and technical uses. Performs
more branches of mechanics. basic tasks similar to Physicist General,
conducts studies and experiments on
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: transmission and projection of light and
Code 2111 optical problems using lenses, mirrors,
Title Physicists and Astronomers prisms, projectors and other appropriate
apparatus, instruments and equipment.
2111.0300 Analyses data, formulates theories and
Physicist, Heat evolves formulae for designing optical
instruments, solving optical problems and
Physicist, Heat conducts theoretical and application to industrial and technical
experimental research and studies in the uses. May specialize in any particular
branch of physics concerning heat to branch of light such as illumination,
formulate theories on its physical spectroscopy, colometry, optics,
phenomena, and to solve connected photography, polarized light, photometry,
industrial and technical problems. and intra and ultra-rays.
Performs basic tasks similar to Physicist
General, conducts theoretical and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
experimental studies and research in Code 2111
generation, application or withdrawal of Title Physicists and Astronomers
heat such as those connected with
calorimetry, thermodynamics, high and
low temperature effects, temperature
measurements, and radiation. Analyses
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2111.0500 radiation from high frequency circuits,

Physicist, Sound electromagnetic induction, flow of
electricity conductors, and insulators,
Physicist, Sound conducts theoretical and using appropriate apparatus and
experimental studies and research in the equipment, such as ammeters, voltaic
field of acoustics to formulate theories cells, voltmeters, galvanometers,
and solve various industrial and technical magnetic compass, variable resistances,
problems connected with generation, magnets, potentiometer and arc lamps.
propagation, dispersion and reception of Analyses observations and readings,
sound waves. Performs basic tasks similar formulates theories, evolves formulae and
to Physicist General, conducts studies and applies them to design magnetic and
experiments for recording frequency, electrical equipment, to solve industrial
amplitude and compression of sound and technical problems, and in fields of
waves, using amplitude detector, electro-chemistry, X-Ray, heat and
frequency modulation detector, electronics. May specialize in particular
amplifiers, automatic recorders. Analyses field of electricity and magnetism.
data and evolves scientific theories for
designing delicate sound recording and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
propagating instruments, vibration Code 2111
recorders, musical instruments etc. May Title Physicists and Astronomers
specialize in any particular branch of
sound such as broadcasting, transmitting, 2111.0700
reception, musical instruments, etc. Physicist, Electronics
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Physicist, Electronics conducts theoretical

Code 2111 and experimental studies and research on
Title Physicists and Astronomers electronics to formulate theories and
evolve electronic laws and formulae for
2111.0600 designing electronic equipment and solve
Physicist, Electricity and industrial and technical problems.
Magnetism
General, conducts theoretical and
experimental studies and research in the
Physicist, Electricity and Magnetism
field of electronics, such as reception and
conducts theoretical and experimental
transmission of electromagnetic waves,
studies and research in the fields of
cathode rays, radiology, physiotherapy,
electricity and magnetism to formulate
and electronic signals for designing
theories, evolve formulae and solve
wireless receiving and transmission
related industrial and technical problems.
equipment, X-Ray electron microscopes,
television, radio navigational aids, radar,
General, conducts studies and research in
electronic calculating machines electronic
various fields of electricity and
tubes, electronic equipment for civil,
magnetism, such as direct and alternate
medical and defence purposes and to
electrostatics, electromagnetism, electric
solve industrial and technical problems.
currents, magnetic and electric fields,
May specialize in any particular field of
electrical generators and motors,
electronics such as electron optics,
electrical measuring instruments,
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electron emission, fluorescent materials, 2111.0900

photo-electric cells, radio, circuits, Astronomer
microwaves, and electronic brain
computers. Astronomer, Astrophysicist studies, size,
shape, position, mass, movement and
Qualification Pack Details: other characteristics of heavenly bodies
QP NOS Reference such as moon, planets and stars, and
QP NOS Name interprets solar and stellar prominences
NSQF Level and other celestial phenomena. Observes
celestial bodies with telescopes fitted with
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: complex devices such as spectroscopes,
Code 2111 photometers, bolometers and other
Title Physicists and Astronomers photography and radiation-recording
instruments and records observations.
2111.0800 Computes position and orbits of stars,
Physicist, Nuclear planets, comets and asteroids. Takes
photographs of sun in calcium and
Physicist, Nuclear; Physicist, Atomic hydrogen lights to locate sun spots and
conducts theoretical and experimental eruption. Interprets data regarding size,
studies and research in fields of nuclear composition, position, temperature etc. of
physics to formulate and apply theories in planets and other heavenly bodies at
atomic fields for peaceful purposes. given times to be used by air and sea
Performs basic tasks similar to Physicist navigators. Publishes results of
General, conducts research and studies in observations and solar prominences, dark
atomic fields such as nuclear structure marking and other phenomena. Sends
and disintegration, measurements and periodical messages to research centres
separation of isotopes (elements having regarding solar and geomagnetic
very similar chemical and physical observations, behaviour and other
properties but slightly different in atomic phenomena of sun and moon during
weights), generation of high velocity particular periods (International
particles and X-Ray crystallography. geophysical year). May undertake
Analyses observations and data and research in special fields. May specialize in
evolves theories and designs for nuclear particular fields and activities such as
generation of power, fission and fusion of cosmic rays, ozone, radio astronomy etc.
atoms, medical use and other purposes.
May specialize in any particular field of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
nuclear physics. Code 2111
Code 2111 2111.1000
Title Physicists and Astronomers Metrologist
Metrologist develops and evaluates

calibration systems that measure
characteristics of objects, substances, or
phenomena, such as length, mass, time,
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temperature, electric current, luminous reports of material studies for information

intensity, and derived units of physical or of other scientists and requestors. May
chemical measure: Identifies magnitude of guide technical staff engaged in
error sources contributing to uncertainty developing materials for specific use in
of results to determine reliability of projected product or device.
measurement process in quantitative
terms. Redesigns or adjusts measurement ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
capability to minimize errors. Develops Code 0
calibration methods and techniques based Title Chemists; Physicists and
on principles of measurement science, Astronomers
technical analysis of measurement
problems, and accuracy and precision 2111.9900
requirements. Directs engineering,
Physicists and Astronomers, Other
quality, and laboratory personnel in
design, manufacture, evaluation, and
Physicists and Astronomers, Other include
calibration of measurement standards,
all other physicists and astronomers
instruments, and test systems to ensure
working in other fields of physics and
selection of approved instrumentation.
astronomy such as those engaged in
Advises others on methods of resolving
controlling, testing and analysing physical
measurement problems and exchanges
and astronomical properties or in
information with other metrology
developing experimental, testing and
personnel through participation in
recording equipment, not elsewhere
government and industrial
classified.
standardization committees and
professional societies.
Code 2111
Code 2111
Family 2112
2111.1100 Meteorologists
Material Scientist
Meteorologists prepare short-term or
Material Scientist conducts scientific long-term weather forecasts used in
studies for understanding, characterizing aviation, shipping, agriculture and other
and developing materials leading to areas and for the information of general
potential uses for the benefit of science public. They conduct research related to
and emerging technologies. Conducts the composition, structure and dynamics
programmes for studying structures and of the atmosphere.
properties of various materials, such as
metals, alloys, ceramics, semiconductors 2112.0100
and polymers to obtain research data. Meteorologist
Plans experimental laboratory production
of materials having special characteristics Meteorologist studies, compiles and
to confirm feasibility of processes and interprets weather data, forecast changes
techniques for potential users. Prepares in weather over short and long periods
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and supplies metrological information for metrology and as Aerologist, if engaged in

various interests, such as agriculture, studying phenomena of upper air for use
aviation, etc. Sets up metrological post of Pilots proposing high altitude flights.
equipped with special devices and
equipment, such as barometer, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
thermometer, anemometer, hygrometer, Code 2112
humidity recorders, balloons, and radio- Title Meteorologists
theodolite. Observes and records readings
from equipment and analyses them to 2112.9900
determine barometric pressure,
Meteorologists, Other
temperature and moisture content of air,
fog and snow, direction and speed of
Meteorologists, Other include
wind, rainfall and atmospheric ozone.
meteorologists who conduct research,
Interprets data and forecasts changes in
weather conditions for agriculture,
and operational methods related to the
navigation, scientific aviation and other
composition, structure and dynamics of
purposes. Informs aerodrome authorities
the atmosphere, and prepare detailed or
about weather conditions for safety of
long term weather forecasts used in
planes in flight. Prepares weather charts
aviation, shipping, agriculture and other
and maps indicating climatic and weather
areas and for the information of general
conditions. Checks recording instruments,
public not elsewhere classified.
hydrogen balloons, equipment and
accessories periodically and ensures their
accuracy and correct performance. May ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
undertake research in specific fields and Code 2112
specialize in any particular branch of Title Meteorologists
metrology such as solar and stellar
observation or radio astronomy. Is Family 2113
designated as Climatologist, if engaged in Chemists
compiling and interpreting data on
temperature, sunlight, rainfall, humidity Chemists conduct research, improve or
and wind for forecasting weather develop concepts, theories and
conditions. Is designated as Aeronautical operational methods, or apply scientific
Meteorologist, if engaged in forecasting knowledge relating to chemistry, to
weather changes for aircraft flights develop new knowledge or products and
stressing atmospheric conditions, such as for quality and process control.
wind, aloft, ceiling, visibility, cloud
formation etc. Is designated as Hydro-
2113.0100
meteorologist, if engaged in analysing
problems of formation and movement of Chemist, General
water particularly relating to flood
control, hydroelectric power, irrigation Chemist, General conducts chemical
and similar field of engineering and water analysis, synthesis, research and sampling
resources. Is designated as radio- of solids, liquids or gases to determine
meteorologist, if engaged in propagation their composition, properties, physical
of radio engineering through atmosphere and chemical changes as means of
by use of radio and radar equipment in developing new products effecting
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improved production process and basic tasks similar to Chemist General

advancing scientific knowledge. Tests utilizing appropriate chemical processes
samples of materials or substances by depending on nature of test or
various chemical means such as dissolving experiment. Assesses results obtained to
them in solvents observing changes from find new compounds, perfect formula,
application of heat, pressure or vacuum effect improvement in production
from reaction to acids, standard reagents processes or to further develop research
(gases and chemicals), and from processes. May specialize in a particular
precipitation, filtration, dehydration and branch of organic chemistry, such as
cooling to determine their properties. petroleum, dyes, rubber, alcohol, oils,
Conducts quantitative, qualitative, ion natural fats, organic acids, pesticides,
exchange, and micro-chemical analysis, organic compounds and their
microscopic analysis, electronic hydrogen polymerization and precipitate products,
ion measurements, component separation plastics and soaps.
by electrolysis, etc. to find physical and
chemical composition, crystalline ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
structure, pH values, optical activity, Code 2113
behaviour of ions and other Title Chemists
characteristics of samples. Assesses
results of experiments and conducts any 2113.0300
additional research needed to devise or
Chemist, Inorganic
improve methods of production, perfect
formulae, develop new products or for
Chemist, Inorganic conducts analysis tests
further knowledge in the field. May
and experiments on inorganic substances
control chemical processes and
such as metals, acids, salts and gases to
production methods and supervise
determine their properties, reactions, and
performance of Laboratory Assistants,
other characteristics. Performs basic tasks
Chemical. May guard against explosions
like Chemist General utilizing chemical
and accidents. May interpret findings
processes according to nature of test or
statistically. May specialize in particular
experiment such as distillation,
field of work.
evaporation, filtration, detection of
cations and anions (positive and negative
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: ions), and salt analysis. Assesses results to
Code 2113 find different constituents of compounds
Title Chemists and solutions, their strength, optical
activity etc., for sampling, to develop new
2113.0200 compounds, improve production
Chemist, Organic procedures or increase technical
knowledge in the research field. May
Chemist, Organic conducts analysis tests, specialize in particular field of work such
and experiments on organic carbon as production acids, salts, minerals and
compounds such as petroleum, dyes, and metals or in the laboratory research and
rubber to determine their properties, analysis work. NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
structure and other characteristics for OF OCCUPATIONS
improving production processes or for
advancing technical knowledge. Performs ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 2113 2113.0500

Title Chemists Chemist, Analytical
2113.0400
Chemist, Physical Chemist, Analytical conducts chemical
analysis of inorganic and organic samples
Chemist, Physical conducts tests and to ascertain their composition, reaction
experiments with metal ores, gases and and properties. Performs basic tasks like
different chemical elements and Chemist General using instruments,
compounds to ascertain their physical and apparatus and standard reagents in the
chemical properties, radio activity, laboratory such as spectroscope, pressure
structures, atomic and molecular weight and temperature recording devices,
etc., by application of electro-chemistry desiccators, balances, acids, alkalize, and
thermodynamics and various physio- standard solution indicators to determine
chemical processes. Performs basic tasks composition, strength or conformity with
similar to Chemist General using prescribed standards to ascertain
instruments and apparatus such as presence or absence of a particular
sensitive balances, spectroscope, element. Analyses findings and submits
microscope, X-Ray, pressure and report to medical or other authorities.
temperature measuring devices, May do statistical interpretation of
depending upon type of test or observations.
experiment. Analyses readings and
assesses results by applying principles of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
electro-chemistry, thermodynamics Code 2113
periodic classification of elements, atomic Title Chemists
theory, chromatography (Qualitative and
quantitative measurements of ions) to 2113.0600
determine physical and chemical
Chemist, Industrial
properties, atomic weight, atomic
structure, pH value, radio activity,
Chemist, Industrial analyses at different
relationship in periodic classification table,
stages of production samples of heavy
characteristics, reaction at different
chemicals, hydrogenation of oils,
temperature and pressures fission and
fertilizers, cosmetics etc., to ensure
fusion of atoms, change of state of solid,
stipulated correct chemical composition
liquid and gases etc., for advancement of
of end product. Studies chemical
research knowledge and for improvement
properties of raw ingredients, chemical
of production processes. May specialize in
reactions being effected, and composition
particular branch of physical chemistry.
of final product to determine most
economic qualitative and quantitative
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: production processes. Applies findings in
Code 2113 collaboration with Production Manager
Title Chemists and Chemical Engineer. Prescribes rate of
feeding of raw material, tests samples at
different stages of production, regulates
chemical reactions by various processes
such as application or pressure or vacuum,
introduction of catalyst (substance which
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causes chemicals to react but which itself Lab Chemist-Finished Product

is not involved), evaporation, and Testing
filtration to ensure stipulated qualitative
and quantitative control. Tests samples of Lab Chemist-Finished Product Testing
final product and makes any needed carries out testing for the finished rubber
adjustments in manufacture process to product as per laid down methods and
maintain prescribed standards. May specifications.
suggest alterations or modifications in the
plant and lay out designs to improve
production process. May specialize in any
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0315
particular branch of work.
QP NOS Name Lab Chemist-
Finished product testing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: NSQF Level 5
Code 2113
Title Chemists
Code 2113
2113.0601 Title Chemists
Quality Control Chemist
2113.0622
Quality Control Chemist prepares and
Lab Chemist-Incoming raw material
tests samples from all phases of the
manufacturing process to ensure that the testing
product quality meets the standards,
prepares documents that report test Lab Chemist-Incoming raw material
results and is responsible for preserving testing carries out of tests of incoming
workplace safety while handling raw materials used for preparation of
hazardous materials. Also responsible for rubber compound as per laid down
testing of in-process/input raw materials methods and specifications.
and packing materials, in-process samples
apart from finished products. Also Qualification Pack Details:
responsible for testing of process QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0312
validation samples, product stability QP NOS Name Lab Chemist-
samples and cleaning validation samples Incoming raw
(Rinse samples/Swab samples etc.) material testing
NSQF Level 5
QP NOS Reference LFS/Q0203 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
QP NOS Name Quality Code 2113
Control Chemist Title Chemists
NSQF Level 5
2113.0623
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Lab Chemist-Compound testing–
Code 2113 Batch Release
Title Chemists
2113.0621
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Lab Chemist-Compound testing–Batch analytical examinations, utilising

Release carries out tests as per laid down chemistry, physics, mechanics, and other
methods and specifications. sciences. Analyses items, such as paint,
glass, printed matter, paper, ink, fabric,
Qualification Pack Details: dust, dirt, gases, or other substances,
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0313 using spectroscope, microscope, infrared
QP NOS Name Lab Chemist- and ultraviolet light, microphotography,
Compound testing – gas chromatograph, or other recording,
Batch Release measuring, or testing instruments.
NSQF Level 5 Identifies hair, skin, tissue, blood, bones,
or human organs. Examines and classifies
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: explosives, firearms, bullets, shells, and
Code 2113 other weapons. Interprets laboratory
Title Chemists findings relative to drugs, poisons,
narcotics, alcohol, or other compounds
ingested or injected into the body.
2113.0624
Reconstructs crime scene, preserving
Lab Chemist-Cured compound marks or impressions made by shoes,
testing tires, or other objects by plaster or
moulage casts. Prepares reports or
Lab Chemist-Cured compound testing presentations of findings, methods, and
carries out testing for the cured techniques used to support conclusions,
compound as per laid down methods and and prepares results for court or other
specifications. formal hearings. May testify as expert
Qualification Pack Details: witness on evidence or crime laboratory
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0314 techniques. Confers with experts in such
QP NOS Name Lab Chemist-Cured specialties as ballistics, fingerprinting,
compound testing handwriting, documents, electronics,
NSQF Level 5 metallurgy, biochemistry, medicine, or
others.
Title Chemists Code 2113
Title Chemists
2113.0800
Chemist, Forensic Science 2113.0901
Quality Assurance Chemist
Chemist, Forensic Science applies
scientific principles for analysis, Quality Assurance Chemist performs
identification, and classification of physical checks, conducts document
mechanical devices, chemical and physical verification exercises, ensures compliance
substances, materials, liquids, or other to systems and procedures,
physical evidence related to criminology, conducts/participates in internal/external
law enforcement, or investigative work. audits and also carries out in-process
Searches for, collects, photographs, and sampling, and finished product sampling
preserves evidence. Performs variety of activities.
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Qualification Pack Details: exploratory geological survey using special

QP NOS Reference LFS/Q0301 instruments and techniques such as air
QP NOS Name Quality Assurance survey and air-photo mapping and geo-
Chemist chemical and geophysical prospecting
NSQF Level 5 methods to locate deposits of mineral, oil
and gas. Supervises drilling operations in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: areas of economic mineral deposits.
Code 2113 Collects samples of minerals or rocks at
Title Chemists various depths for detailed study to
determine their formulation and quality
and quantity of deposits. Evaluates extent
2113.9900
of deposit for commercial exploitation
Chemists, Other and under-takes and co-ordinates various
activities relating to drilling, testing,
Chemists, Other include all other chemists development and production. Prepares
performing laboratory tests, analysis and reports, maps and diagrams showing
experiments such as those engaged in outcrops of rocks and ore bodies and their
agricultural chemistry, geochemistry, etc., various geological structures. Advises on
not elsewhere classified. suitability of soils and rocks for
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: construction of dams, tunnels, roads,
Code 2113 buildings, etc., and on strength of
Title Chemists foundation necessary. Renders advice on
problems of underground water
Family 2114 reservoirs. Studies natural phenomena
Geologists and Geophysicists such as earthquakes, volcanoes, glaciers
and mountain building for advancement
of knowledge and research on gradual
Geologists and Geophysicists conduct
changes and development of earth’s crust.
research; improve or develop concepts,
May combine teaching with research and
theories and operational methods, or
administrative work when employed by
apply scientific knowledge relating to
college or university. May be designated
geology and geophysics in such fields as
according to the field of duties such as
oil, gas and mineral exploration and
Exploration Geologist, Test Geologist,
extraction, water conservation, civil
Development Geologist and Resident
engineering, telecommunications and
Geologist.
navigation, and assessment and mitigation
of the effects of development and waste
disposal projects on the environment. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2114
Title Geologists and Geophysicists
2114.0100
Geologist 2114.0200
Petrologists
Geologist studies physical structure of
earth’s crust, its rock formations and
Petrologists study composition, structure
fossils to determine earth’s history,
and genesis of rocks and minerals forming
gradual changes and development or to
earth’s crust. Studies thin section of rocks
locate minerals and fuels. Conducts
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and minerals using microscopes. Traces Geophysicist studies seismic, gravitational,

causes of rock and mineral formation on electrical, thermal and magnetic
basis of microscopic studies, pattern of phenomena to determine structure and
sedimentation etc. Makes genetic composition of earth and its environment
classification of rocks and reconstructs in space. Investigates origin, location and
geological history of sedimentation and activities of glaciers and volcanoes and
igneous activities. May advise on characteristics of earthquakes. Prepares
economic exploitation and composition of charts of oceans, takes related
rocks and indicate likely pattern of ore measurements concerning shape and
and mineral concentration. movement of earth and acoustic, optical
and electrical phenomena in atmosphere
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: using precision instruments, such as
Code 2114 seismograph, magnetometer, gravimeter
Title Geologists and Geophysicists etc. to measure transmission of vibrations
through earth’s interior, magnetization of
2114.0300 different kinds of rocks and pull of gravity.
Applies electromagnetic, magnetic, gravity
Palaeontologist
and seismic tests and other research data
to locate petroleum, mineral deposits and
Palaeontologist studies fossilized remains
other structural features. Selects fixed
of plants and animals, founding geological
points on surface of earth for use in
formations, in order to trace historical
making navigational charts and maps.
sequence of evolution and development
Predicts radio-communication and
of past life and to identify geological
atmospheric conditions. Develops water
formations according to their nature and
supply and flood-control programmes.
chronology. Visits different areas and
May specialize in a particular branch of
studies earth and rock formations, nature
geophysics and be designated according
of soil, etc. Collects fossilized specimens
to the field of work, such as Exploration
from geological formations using special
Geophysicist or Development
tools such as hammer, sickle, etc. and
Geophysicist.
classifies them according to botanical and
zoological families and probable age.
Prepares treatises on findings giving ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
evaluation of life, formation of earth and Code 2114
sea and other geological data to aid Title Geologists and Geophysicists
location of natural resources such as
petroleum bearing formations or coal. 2114.0500
May maintain fossil specimens as museum Hydrologist
exhibits. ay also study plant fossils.
Hydrologist Studies distribution,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: disposition, and development of waters of
Code 2114 land areas, including form and intensity of
Title Geologists and Geophysicists precipitation, and modes of return to the
ocean and atmosphere. Maps and charts
2114.0400 water flow and disposition of sediment.
Measures changes in water volume due to
Geophysicist
evaporation and melting of snow. Studies
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storm occurrences and nature and recorded by seismographs to locate the

movement of glaciers, and determines epicentre of an earthquake, depth of
rate of ground absorption and ultimate focus, intensity and frequency of
disposition of water. Evaluates data impulses, etc. Processes data and
obtained in reference to such problems as disseminates conclusion by issuing
flood and drought forecasting, soil and bulletins and reports. Conducts studies at
water conservation programmes, and important earthquake sites to determine
planning water supply, water power, flood intensity of earthquakes and other seismic
control, drainage, irrigation, crop phenomena. Locates faults in earth’s crust
production, and inland navigation structure and prepares detailed seismic
projects. zonal maps. Conducts field studies by
evaluating nature of damage through
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: explosive seismology to evolve suitable
Code 2114 seismic design co-efficient for structures
Title Geologists and Geophysicists like dams and buildings to counter-
balance destructive effects of seismic
2114.0600 phenomena to locate important faults in
earth’s crust structure and geology, and
Mineralogist
for advance explanation of seismic
phenomena. May conduct seismological
Mineralogist examines, analyses and
investigation in exploration of ores and oil
classifies minerals to determine their
deposits.
composition and internal structure.
Conducts microscopic, X-Ray,
spectroscopic and other examinations of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
minerals to determine their composition. Code 2114
Does chemical analysis of minerals and Title Geologists and Geophysicists
renders advice on economic exploitation
of mineral deposits. 2114.0800
Oceanographer
Code 2114 Oceanographer studies characteristics of
Title Geologists and Geophysicists oceans for use in navigation, geography,
meteorology and other sciences. Makes
2114.0700 oceanic explorations to gather data on
configuration and nature of ocean bed
Seismologist
and such phenomena as tides, currents
and icebergs. Makes chemical analysis of
Seismologist investigates phenomena
bottom mud and seawater at various
relating to earth, cause and effects of
depths. Maps deposition of sand on
earthquakes and other seismic activities
beaches. Studies and summaries
using seismographs and other instruments
exploration data to develop a
for registering earthquakes. Designs,
comprehensive and unified picture of
develops and calibrates seismographic
oceanic behaviour.
instruments according to the degree of
sensibility and type of data required.
Supervises selecting of sites and setting of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
seismograph. Collects and analyses data Code 2114
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Title Geologists and Geophysicists snow characteristics to evaluate water

yield from snow runoff. Prepares graphs
2114.1500 and charts to illustrate water patterns.
Geologist, Petroleum Positions sluice gates to direct water onto
spreading grounds. Installs, calibrates, and
Geologist, Petroleum explores and charts maintains metering instruments.
stratigraphic arrangement and structure Recommends locations for metering
of earth to locate gas and oil deposits. stations and placement of instruments.
Studies well logs, analyses cores and
cuttings from well drillings, and interprets ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
data obtained by electrical or radioactive Code 2114
well logging and other subsurface surveys Title Geologists and Geophysicists
to identify earth’s strata. Examines aerial
photographs, evaluates results of 2114.9900
geophysical prospecting, and prepares Geologists and Geophysicists,
surface and subsurface maps and Other
diagrams depicting stratigraphic
arrangement and composition of earth Geologists and Geophysicists, Other
and probable deposits of gas and oil. include all other Geologists and
Recommends acquisition, retention, or Geophysicists, performing research,
release of property leases or contracts. improve or develop concepts, theories
Estimates oil reserves in proven or and operational methods, or apply
prospective fields, and consults with scientific knowledge relating to geology
PETROLEUM ENGINEERS (petrol. & gas) and geophysics in such fields as oil, gas
concerning drilling and production and mineral exploitation, water
methods. May direct drilling of shallow conservation, civil engineering,
exploratory wells. telecommunications and navigation not
Title Geologists and Geophysicists Code 2114
Title Geologists and Geophysicists
2114.5500 Group 212
Hydrographer, Waterworks
Mathematicians, Actuaries and
Hydrographer, Waterworks analyses Statisticians
hydrographic data to determine trends in
movement and utilization of water Reads Mathematicians, Actuaries and
meters and gauges to measure water flow Statisticians conduct research, improve or
and pressure in streams, conduits, and develop mathematical, actuarial and
pipelines, and records data. Measures statistical concepts, theories and
water level in lakes, reservoirs, and tanks. operational models and techniques and
Calculates seepage and evaporation rates apply this knowledge to a wide range of
for dams and reservoirs. Measures depth tasks in such fields as engineering,
of water in wells and test holes to business and social and other sciences
determine ground water level. Measures
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Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and

Occupations in this Group are classified Statisticians
2120.0200
2120 Mathematicians, Actuaries and Actuary
Statisticians
Actuary calculates and fixes premium
Family 2120 rates for insurance against different types
of risks on the basis of statistical,
Mathematicians, Actuaries and
mathematical and financial calculations
Statisticians involving probability of future payment or
contingencies. Collects and analyses data
Mathematicians, Actuaries and from different sources concerning losses
Statisticians conduct research and to person from death, disability, sickness,
improve or develop mathematical, injury etc. and losses to property from
actuarial and statistical concepts, theories fire, burglary, explosion, hazards etc.
and operational methods and techniques Considers probable frequency of such
and advise on or engage in their practical risks, calculates their costs, and fixes rates
application in such fields as engineering, of premiums for different types of risks
business and social and other sciences. taking in to account money market and
economic conditions and probable future
2120.0100 trends thereon. Studies continually about
Mathematician new developments, business trends,
legislative, social and other factors
Mathematician solves mathematical affecting insurance business. Prepares
problems by using known principles or by contract provisions of insurance and
evolving new principles and techniques pension plans. Determines proper basis
and applies mathematical principles and and methods of evaluating liability of
methods of analysis for solution of various insurance and pension organizations.
economic and other scientific problems. Recommends to management suitable
Determines and applies mathematical measures regarding future policies and
principles involved for solution of course of action for raising earnings.
problems. Carries out research to discover Advises management about extent of
new principles or to develop and improve bonus out of profits if valuation discloses
known principles. Formulates their own strong financial position. May prepare
mathematical tools and ways of records on mortality (death), morbidity
application to abstract theoretical (sickness) and compute tables of premium
problems. May work problems of rates and policy values. May prepare
mathematical nature in other branches of articles, press releases and speeches
science such as mechanics, dealing with insurance business.
hydrodynamics, communication, power
transmission thermodynamics etc. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2120
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and
Code 2120 Statisticians
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2120.0300 and weighs raw data, and organizes

Statistician results into a form compatible with
analysis by computers or other methods.
Statistician develops and applies most Presents numerical information by
effective methods for collecting, computer readouts, graphs, charts, tables,
tabulating and interpreting quantitative written reports or other methods.
data in any one of the various fields. Describes sources of information, and
Determines character and volume of limitations on reliability and usability. May
information necessary for solution of any analyse and interpret statistics to point
statistical problem and obtains or devises out significant differences in relationships
methods for collecting necessary among sources of information, and
information. Reduces or determines most prepares conclusions and forecasts based
effective techniques for reduction of data on data summaries. May specialize in
according to nature of available specific aspect of statistics or industrial
information and type of problem under activity reporting.
study. Interprets and presents data in the
form of charts, graphs, diagrams and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
written summaries. May write reports Code 2120
analysing and evaluating conclusions on Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and
the basis of variable conditions affecting Statisticians
interpretation or validity. May specialize
in any particular branch of statistics such 2120.0500
as financial or industrial statistics, or in Operation Research Analyst
statistical analysis in specific scientific field
such as physics, chemistry or biology. Operation Research Analyst formulates
and applies mathematical modelling and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: other optimizing methods using a
Code 2120 computer to develop and interpret
Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and information that assists management with
Statisticians decision making, policy formulation, or
other managerial functions. May develop
2120.0400 related software, service, or products.
Statistician, Applied Frequently concentrates on collecting and
analysing data and developing decision
Statistician, Applied plans data collection, support software. May develop and
analyses and interprets numerical data supply optimal time, cost, or logistics
from experiments, studies, surveys, and networks for programme evaluation,
other sources and applies statistical review, or implementation. Analyses a
methodology to provide information for problem in terms of management
scientific research and statistical analysis: information and conceptualizes and
Plans methods to collect information and defines the problem. Prepares model of
develops questionnaire techniques the problem in the form of one or several
according to survey design. Conducts equations that relates constants and
surveys utilizing sampling techniques or variables, restrictions, alternatives,
complete enumeration bases. Evaluates conflicting objectives and their numerical
reliability of source information, adjusts parameters. Specifies manipulative or
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computational methods to be applied to a Code 2120

model. Evaluates implementation and Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and
effectiveness of research. Develops and Statisticians
applies time and cost networks to plan
and control large projects. Prepares for 2120.9900
management reports defining problem, Mathematicians, Actuaries and
evaluation, and possible solution. Studies
Statisticians, Other
information and selects plan from
competitive proposals that afford
Statisticians, Other include all other
maximum probability of profit or
statisticians not elsewhere classified.
effectiveness relating to cost or risk.
Defines data requirements, gathers and
validates information, applying judgment ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and statistical tests. Designs, conducts, Code 2120
and evaluates experimental operational Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and
models where insufficient data exists to Statisticians
formulate a model. Performs validation
and testing of the model to ensure Group 213
adequacy, or determines need for
reformulation. Life Science Professionals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Life Science Professionals apply

Code 2120 knowledge gained from research into
Title Mathematicians, Actuaries and human, animal and plant life and their
Statisticians interactions with each other and the
environment to develop new knowledge,
2120.0501 improve agricultural and forestry
Associate-Analytics production, and solve human health and
environmental problems.
Associate-Analytics is responsible for
tracking business metrics and generating Occupations in this Group are classified
dashboards for the consumption of into the following Families:
business managers. Individuals need to
develop research protocols, analytical 2131 Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
frameworks and crack tough business and Related Professionals
problems across verticals. Individuals also 2132 Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
need to explore data to find new patterns Advisors
and relationships by applying quantitative 2133 Environmental Protection
techniques, and build statistical models. Professionals

QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2101
Family 2131
QP NOS Name Associate-Analytics Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and
NSQF Level 7 Related Professionals
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Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and

related professionals study living Marine Biologist studies plant and animal
organisms and their interactions with life in sea, shore, shallow and off-shore
each other and with the environment, and waters and their environmental
apply this knowledge to solve human conditions that affect their relative
health and environmental problems. They abundance and distribution. Makes
work in diverse fields such as botany, periodical trips to the sea or spot of study
zoology, ecology, marine biology, to investigate water temperature, light
genetics, immunology, pharmacology, acidity, amount of oxygen, and other
toxicology, physiology, bacteriology and physical conditions at various depths to
virology. determine their relation to abundance of
different forms of marine at various levels
2131.0100 and in different areas. Collects samples of
Biologist, General water and specimens of various types of
marine life including worms, snails, small
Biologist, General studies and conducts plank tonic organisms upon which fish etc.
research in field or laboratory on various feed. Conducts research in laboratory and
aspects of plant and animal life, such as investigates evolution of life in sea.
their origin, development, physiology, Relates findings of research to economic
heredity, environment, reproduction, exploitation of sea life, marine products,
adaptability, inter-relationship and their etc. May specialize in fresh water fish and
classification. Undertakes field study of be designated as LIMNOLOGIST.
plants or animals in their natural habitat
or collects specimens for study in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
laboratory. Dissects and studies Code 2131
specimens using microscope, chemicals, Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
photographic methods and other scientific and Related Professionals
aids. Identifies, classifies and preserves
specimens for research and study
purposes. Makes statistical analyses of 2131.0300
experimental data and prepares reports Cytologist
on findings. May raise experimental plants
or animals. May apply results of studies to Cytologist studies and conducts research
evolution aspects of human life. May in plant and animal cells in relation to
teach students in colleges and schools. their functions, formation, growth
May specialize in particular research behaviour, physical and chemical
aspect of evolution and animal or plant reactions, disease, etc. Selects and cuts
life. sections of minute parts of animal or plant
tissues for microscopic study and employs
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: stain techniques to make self-structures
Code 2131 visible or to differentiate parts for study.
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists Studies component parts and details
and Related Professionals about division of cells. Relates findings to
breeding and reproduction of plants and
2131.0200 animals carrying particular characteristics
Marine Biologist or hereditary characters. Determines
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physical and chemical factors for growth Preserves plants and other plant parts in
of cells. Raises different plants in special preservatives or in herbarium
experimental farm for breeding and sheets. Maintains experimental botanical
hybridization. Observes behaviour of garden for study and research purposes.
hybrids with reference to chromosome May teach students. May conduct
pairing, cause of sterility etc., and effects research in special fields of study such as
of physical and chemical agents like X- ecology, mycology, algology, embryology,
rays, gamma rays, chemical solutions etc. etc. May specialize in experiment and
Introduces desirable characters from wild research of particular crops like rice,
relatives of crop plants into cultivated sugarcane, cotton etc. and be designated
plants. May be designated as as RICE SPECIALIST, SUGARCANE
CYTOGENETICIST if specialized in transfer SPECIALIST, COTTON SPECIALIST etc.
of genetic characters and as PLANT
CYTOLOGIST or ANIMAL CYTOLOGIST ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
according to the field of specialization. Code 2131
May teach students. Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
and Related Professionals
Code 2131 2131.0500
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists Economic Botanist
Economic Botanist specializes in study of
2131.0400 plants yielding food, fibre, medicines,
Botanist, General essential oil, resin, gum, dyes etc., for
economic and industrial purposes and
Botanist, General studies origin, determines conditions necessary for their
development, structure, physiology, growth, development and utilization.
reproduction, economic values, etc., of Collects various types of plants of
plants for use in such fields as agriculture, economic value and grows them under
forestry and horticulture. Undertakes field controlled conditions to determine best
trips for study of basic aspects of plant life climatic soil and other essentials. Selects,
in natural environments. Collects tests and cross fertilizes (breeds) plants to
specimens of plants and of rare species or obtain optimum qualities and quantities
phenomena for study in the laboratory. of plants for use as food, drugs, fibre, and
Cuts sections and studies formation of other economic purposes. May specialize
cells and tissues in plants using in such fields as oil bearing trees, resins,
microscope, special staining techniques food, condiment, forage crops etc.
and scientific equipment. Identifies and
classifies plants. Studies effect on plant ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
growth of environment factors such as Code 2131
rainfall, temperature, climate, soil etc. Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
Devises new methods and measures for and Related Professionals
growing of plants and other crops useful
to human and animal life. Reports on 2131.0600
medicinal value of plants and evolves
Plant Breeder
measures for its economic exploitation.
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Plant Breeder conducts experiments in study their structure, growth and

fields and under controlled conditions to multiplication and identifies and classifies
breed improved varieties of plants in chosen specimens. Studies relationship
relation to size, quality, yield, resistance between fungi and other plants and
to frost and diseases etc. Studies different animals. Evolves techniques of control of
characteristics of plants, such as their fungi by chemical and other methods.
growth, yield etc. of both imported and Extracts, analyses and tests use of by-
indigenous varieties. Grows plants in products of fungus activity and evolves
selected areas under controlled climatic new strains of fungi for similar studies.
conditions. Compares characteristics of Conducts experiments for medical and
indigenous varieties with foreign or industrial application of such by-products.
imported varieties to select best breed for May specialize and conduct research and
local propagation. Breeds or cross-breeds development in fields of antibiotics,
plants of one variety with another to preservation of stores and improved
evolve strain of improved yield, height, methods of propagating and growing
size, resistance to diseases etc. Grows edible fungi.
nucleus seeds in experimental farms to
multiply them under controlled conditions ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
of soil, fertility, climate, irrigation etc. Code 2131
Breeds new varieties by inducing artificial Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
mutation by use of light rays, chemicals and Related Professionals
and radio-active isotopes. Conducts
sample check of yield, quality, quantity 2131.0800
etc. Handles plants after the variety is
Algologist
released. May specialize in breeding
particular crop plants, such as cotton,
Algologist studies, identifies and classifies
millets, pulses, oil seeds, paddy,
algae plants for use as edibles and soil
sugarcane, etc. May teach students.
manure. Visits areas such as sea-sides,
river-sides, swamps for the study of algae
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: on natural surroundings. Collects
Code 2131 specimens of different varieties of algae
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists for study in laboratory. Studies nitrogen
and Related Professionals content, food value, etc. of algae for
economic exploitation. Propagates
2131.0700 methods for growing particular type of
Mycologist algae to enrich nitrogen content of soil for
paddy cultivation. May specialize in the
Mycologist conducts research on study of fresh water algae or marine algae
identification, structure, growth, and control the growth of algae in water
dissemination and classification of fungi circulation system.
and evolves methods to apply findings in
fields of agriculture medicine and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
industry. Obtains specimen of fungi and Code 2131
prepares cultures in selected media. Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
Conducts microscopic observations of and Related Professionals
specimens under laboratory conditions to
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2131.0900 2131.1000
Zoologist, General Entomologist
Zoologist General studies animal life in Entomologist conducts research on

relation to origin, evolution, classification, different species of insects, non-insects
structure, behaviour, life processes, and pests and experiments with different
disease, environment, growth, insecticides to devise economic and
development, genetics, mutations, etc. practical methods to eliminate or control
and relates findings to problems affecting harmful pests which cause damage to
human, animal and plant life. Undertakes trees, crops, fruits etc. and to develop
field trips to collect data and observe growth of beneficial insects. Makes field
animal life in natural habitat on land and visits to collect, identify and classify
in water and collects specimens for study different types of insects and pests.
in the laboratory. Dissects specimens and Maintains museum of insects and pest
studies structure and functioning of collections in special mounts. Studies
organs, diseases of organs, cells, etc. of nature and extent of damage caused to
nervous, reproduction and circulatory crops by insects, pests, rats etc. Conducts
systems, anatomy of body cells etc. under research in laboratory on insects, their life
the microscope and other scientific history and other features. Aids in control
equipment. Prepares microscopic slides of and elimination of harmful pests by
special features for future study and developing new and improved insecticides
research. Preserves rare species of and biological methods including use of
animals in special preservatives and gets birds, insects and other enemies which
large animals mounted by Taxidermist. prey upon destructive pests. Propagates
Studies characteristics of living organisms. methods of lac culture, storage of grains,
Analyses findings and interprets data eradication of crop pests, etc. among
giving possible or probable causes that farmers and others. May specialize in bee
affect human life. Collects, rears and or silk worm rearing and be designated as
breeds various kinds of animals and birds APICULTURIST and SERICULTURIST
such as mice, monkeys, fowls, pigeons, respectively. May specialize in plant
etc. in artificial condition in captivity for protection, storing of grains etc. May
experimental purpose and knowledge of teach students.
wild life management. May specialize in
particular branches of Zoology such as ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
study of embryos, birds, mammals, etc. Code 2131
and be designated as EMBRYOLOGIST, Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
ORNITHOLOGIST, HISTOLOGIST, and Related Professionals
VIROLOGIST, BIOLOGIST, CYTOLOGIST,
MAMMALOGIST, etc. May teach students
2131.1100
in institutions.
Parasitologist
Parasitologist conducts research on
Code 2131
animal or human parasites such as
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
protozoans, liver flukes, round-worms,
tape-worms etc. and evolves measures for
control and treatment of parasitic
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infection. Collects parasites from different microorganisms on living tissues of higher

areas and beings such as vertebrates and animals and dead organic matter;
invertebrates, external parts, arterial analyses organic substances produced by
cavities, alimentary, canal, blood and from bacteria while acting on organic matter to
other tissue and conducts research in determine nature of by-product. Evolves
laboratory to study characteristics, habits, and prepares weakened strains of harmful
life cycles etc. to determine their manner bacteria for utilization in vaccination,
of attack on human beings and animals immunization and serological application.
and effects produced. Investigates modes Studies methods of stimulating and
of transmission from host to host. retarding activity of micro-organisms and
Develops methods and agents with which their utilization in the industry. Records
to combat parasites or treat infections. and report’s findings. May specialize in
May specialize in particular variety of any particular branch of bacteriology, such
parasites or in the development of drug as dairy, food, soil or public health
and chemical agents for parasite control. bacteriology, mycology, etc. and may be
May be designated as PROTOZOOLOGIST, known as DAIRY BACTERIOLOGIST, FOOD
if specialized in study and control of BACTERIOLOGIST, INDUSTRIAL
unicellular microscopic parasites causing BACTERIOLOGIST, VETERINARY
diseases in men and animals; BACTERIOLOGIST, etc.
NEMATOLOGIST, if engaged in study and
control of nematodes (round-worms) that ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
are plant parasitic. Code 2131
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and Related Professionals
Code 2131
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists 2131.1300
and Related Professionals Chemist, Biological
2131.1200 Chemist, Biological; Biochemist conducts
Bacteriologist tests and studies metabolic processes in
plants and animals to determine their
Bacteriologist; Micro-biologist conducts nutrition requirements, their ability to
research and laboratory experiments on detect and separate poisons from
occurrence, growth, development, control materials and composition of their
and utilisation of bacteria and other biological fluids in order to develop and
microorganisms (including viruses) produce antibiotics, serum, vaccines and
affecting plant, animal and human life, drugs. Performs basic tasks similar to
and industrial processes. Prepares Chemist General by applying modern
cultures of bacteria by placing samples in techniques like chromatography,
suitable nutritive media. Examines electrophoresis, spectrophotometry
samples of isolated bacteria under radioactive tracers and Warburg
microscopes for identification. Observes manometry for analysis of biological
reactions of bacteria to contact with compounds under both normal and
various kinds of chemical substances and pathological conditions. Isolates enzymes
effects of changes in physical and other active principles from tissues
environment. Studies action of and studies their action and properties
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both at cultural stage and by actual Code 2131

application. Analyses and studies plant, Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
animal and microbial materials to and Related Professionals
determine their composition of fat,
proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, trace 2131.1500
elements etc. Studies biological fluids and Plant Pathologist
materials such as blood, urine
cerebrospinal fluid, lever tissue and Plant Pathologist conducts research on
hormones and co-relates findings to nature and cause of plant diseases and
normal or pathological conditions. decay of plant products, to evolve
Conducts studies for separation and methods for their control and prevention.
qualitative detection of poison in body for Examines and compares healthy and
pathological and other purposes. May diseased plants to determine symptoms of
specialize in a particular field of work. diseased condition by means of
microscope and other instruments.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Inoculates healthy plants with culture of
Code 2131 suspected organisms from diseased plants
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists to determine organism responsible for
and Related Professionals disease. Studies growth, habit and life
cycle of disease causing organisms and
2131.1400 devises methods for destroying or
Chemist, Food controlling it. Tests possible control
measures in laboratory and field
Chemist, Food conducts research and conditions for effectiveness, economy etc.
analysis concerning chemistry of foods to Observes growth of plant under different
develop and improve food and beverages. conditions of soil, climate, temperature
Experiments with natural and synthetic etc. Relates findings of prevention of
materials or by-products to develop new diseases for use of disease resisting seeds,
foods, additives, preservatives, anti- fumigation or spraying fungicides over
adulteration agents, and related products. stem and leaves for killing fungus, etc. and
Studies effects of various methods of propagates plant protection methods.
processing, preservation, and packaging May specialize according to type of
on composition and properties of food, affected plants on which worked, such as
such as colour, texture, aroma, taste, shelf cereal crops, fruit, forest trees etc. or type
life, and nutritive content. Tests food and of diseases, such as bacterial, virus,
beverage samples, such as starch, sugar, nematode or fungus.
cereals, beer, canned and dehydrated
food products, meats, vegetables, dairy ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
foods, and other products to ensure Code 2131
compliance with food laws, and standards Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
of quality and purity. May perform, or and Related Professionals
supervise workers performing, quality
control tests in food processing, canning, 2131.1800
freezing, brewing or distilling. Plant Physiologist
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Plant Physiologist studies functional engaged in research and special fields not
activities in living plants and determines elsewhere classified.
factors affecting them. Conducts field and
laboratory experiments to determine ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
effects of environmental conditions such Code 2131
as temperature, humidity, light, mineral Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists
nutrients etc. on plants. Corrects deficient and Related Professionals
symptoms in rate of growth, colour of
leaves, quantum of yield etc. by
Family 2132
administering nutrients such as nitrogen,
phosphorus, iron, magnesium sulphur and Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
other chemicals in soil or by folio spraying Advisors
of plants, or pre-soaking seeds with
stimulant prior to planting. Studies effects Farming, Forestry and Fisheries Advisers
of environmental conditions on storage study and provide assistance and advice
life of fruits and vegetables. Studies life on farm, forestry and fisheries
history of resistant species of plants and management, including cultivation,
conducts research on physiological fertilization, harvesting, soil erosion and
problems of Indian plants for land composition, disease prevention,
reclamation, sand dune fixation and nutrition, crop rotation and marketing.
desert and semi desert conditions, They develop techniques for increasing
metabolism of parasitic plants of India, productivity, and study and develop plans
special excretion of roots which controls and policies for land and fisheries
plant growth, physiological study of management.
germination of seeds and photoperiodism
of Indian plants Prepares and co-ordinates 2132.0100
reports of physiological; studies for use by
Agronomist
Agronomists, Horticulturists, Plant
Breeders and other specialists in a
Agronomist conducts research in field
particular field of study such as agriculture
crop culture; soil fertility and farm
crops, forest trees, fruit trees, flowers,
management to develop better scientific
fruits, seeds etc.
methods of cultivation and irrigation for
securing increased yield and better
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: quality. Studies problems relating to field
Code 2131 crop culture. Plans and conducts
Title Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists experiments in fields or plots involving
and Related Professionals techniques and methods relating to
manure, irrigation, sowing, sowing time,
2131.9900 culture practices, fertilizer application,
Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and physiology of crops and plants, control of
Related Professionals, Other weeds etc., taking into consideration
chemical and physical composition of soil,
Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and temperature, rainfall and regional
Related Professionals, Other include all topography which have direct or indirect
other biologists and related scientists bearing on qualitative and quantitative
crop yield. Analyses research results and
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formulates crop rotation, cropping arrange flower and vegetable shows. May
pattern, manuring schedules, water be engaged in training or research work.
requirements of crops, irrigation practices May assist on planting of trees in town
etc., for improved production. Conducts planning. May be designated as
different physiological experiments on Pomologist, Olericulturist, Floriculturist,
crops in glass houses under controlled Fruit Technologist and Vegetable
conditions of moisture, humidity and Technologist etc. according to
temperature and suggests improved specialisation in culture of fruits,
agronomical practices for better crop. vegetables and flowers respectively.
May look after or advise on storage of
produce and farm management. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2132
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
Code 2132
Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries 2132.0300
Soil Scientist
2132.0200
Horticulturist Soil Scientist studies soil characteristics,
classifies, determines land capabilities and
Horticulturist conducts experiments to applies findings to problems connected
develop methods of breeding and with agriculture, forestry, horticulture and
cultivating improved varieties of fruits, construction of dams, roads, buildings,
flowers, vegetables, ornamental bushes, etc. Studies genesis and fertility of soil by
trees etc. Preserves fruits and vegetables examining their various layers. Examines
and prevents damage during storage, particle size and porosity of soil to
transportation, processing and marketing. determine its physical characteristics.
Studies soil composition in relation to Conducts chemical analysis and
plant requirements. Conducts constitution of inorganic and organic
experiments under controlled conditions constituents of various soil layers.
to determine factors beneficial to plant Conducts experiments to determine
growth. Selects best varieties of seeds for micro-biological nutrition in soil for
cross-breeding to develop resistant and optimum plant growth and recommends
improved varieties. Develops methods of appropriate fertilizer doses. Develops
propagation of plants and maintenance of methods for control of erosion, alkalinity,
nurseries. Conducts experiments to salinity, acidity etc. of soil and conducts
develop better methods of sowing, soil survey and soil classification and
manuring, processing, irrigation and indicates them on a map. Investigates
spraying. Carries out experiments for problems relating to stabilisation of roads,
mechanical, biological and chemical pest dams, buildings, etc. May specialize in one
control. Applies findings to save crops or more branches such as Soil Biology, Soil
from pests or fungus in fields and stores. Physics, Soil Chemistry, etc.
Suggests methods for improving quality
and increasing quantity of production of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
vegetables and flowers. May advice Code 2132
regarding location of farms, sowing time, Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
preparation and layout of beds, etc. May
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2132.0400 general behaviour of different kinds of

Soil Conservationist trees. Conducts experiments in nurseries,
gardens and demonstrations in sample
Soil Conservationist specializes in the plots regarding seeding time, seed vitality,
study of soil for formulating and viability, seed collection, growth
developing plans to control soil erosion increment, plantation methods, natural
and to maintain and raise soil fertility by and artificial regeneration and other items
correcting soil defects, application of concerning crop replacement;
manures and fertilizers, proper crop reforestation and development. Conducts
rotations, reforestation, drainage, etc. research on effects of climate, soil,
Examines soil properties and their physiographic and biotic factors upon
characteristics by studying topography growth, character and development of
and climatic conditions. Investigates forest lands. Determines adaptability of
magnitude and causes of erosion, such as different species to new environmental
rainfall and its distribution, drainage, conditions. Examines composition of
floods etc. Conducts soil consecration different types of forests and investigates
surveys. Looks after maintenance of anti- relationship between various components
soil erosion, soil structures, bunds, of forest community such as trees,
terraces, waste water weir. Introduces climbers, shrubs, herbs, bushes, grasses
measures towards more efficient land and various micro-organisms etc. Deals
managements and higher crop yields. with forest influences on soil, climate as
Develops barren land into productive well as floods and combination of forestry
fields by use of suitable corrective with agricultural and pastoral farming,
measures for removing salinity and land management and soil conservation
alkalinity of soils or proper drainage and farming of forest products other than
conditions. Suggests methods for wood. Studies silvicultural characters and
improvement of pastureland such as requirements of indigenous trees
enclosures, rotational grazing and including important exotics and
reseeding. Suggests proper land use determines factors necessary for their
patterns. May do research or training introduction. Suggests suitable species for
work. roadside avenues, canal bank strips, water
logged areas and for ornamental purposes
etc. Works out standardisation of
techniques of field research and analysis
Code 2132
of statistical and sample plot data as well
Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
as techniques of partial enumeration for
estimation of growing stock for working
2132.0500 plan purposes. Compiles volume and yield
Silviculturist tables for timber by various processes like
impregnation with resins, lamination, etc.
Silviculturist conducts research in care and and examines suitability of indigenous
development of forests and evolves more timbers for; various purposes, such as
efficient methods of cultivation, furniture making, construction and for
propagation and management of forests specific uses in various industries.
and utilization of forest products. Studies Investigates problems connected with
vital statistics concerning forests, seasoning of wood for use as scantlings,
indicating rate of growth, yield and sleepers, veneers etc. Designs operation
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of timber seasoning kilns and studies classification of timbers. Investigates

formation, measurements and removal of defects and causes of failure in wood.
drying trees in timber during kiln or air Suggests suitable indigenous substitutes
drying. Conducts experiments on samples for imported timbers for industrial
of timber of different gardens for purposes and detects fraud and
durability and hardness and to evolve adulteration by correctly identifying
more economic and effective methods of timber and plant products. Maintains
preservation in transit or storage against collection of specimens and helps
insects, decay, fire fungi and marine Archaeologists, Geologists and
organisms. Develops and suggests Paleobotanists in exploring past
improved methods of converting wood vegetation and explains ancient culture.
into charcoal, veneer, plywood, etc. and
for collection, exploitation, utilization of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
wood by products such as oils, gums, Code 2132
resins, dyes, waxes, fibres, camphor, etc. Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
Develops adhesives from indigenous
material like coconut shell, cashew-nuts 2132.0700
and conducts experiments to produce
Dairy Scientist
building material from bamboo and wood
wastes. Maintains xylarium (collection of
Dairy Scientist conducts research in
specimens). May specialize in seasoning,
selection, breeding, feeding, and
preservation, composite wood, chemical
management of dairy cattle: Studies feed
wood and mechanical wood.
requirements of dairy animals and
nutritive value of feed materials. Carries
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: out experiments to determine effects of
Code 2132 different kinds of feed and environmental
Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries conditions on quantity, quality, and
nutritive value of milk produced. Develops
2132.0600 improved practices in care and
Wood Anatomist management of dairy herds and use of
improved buildings and equipment.
Wood Anatomist studies anatomical Studies physiology of reproduction and
structure of wood in relation to its lactation, and carries out breeding
properties and uses for identification and programmes to improve dairy breeds.
classification of different types of timbers
and determines factors responsible for ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
growth and development of trees. Code 2132
Examines different types of cells of wood, Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
their arrangement and variation using
microscopes to determine its structure. 2132.0800
Estimates properties of different types of
Poultry Scientist
woods based on their anatomy. Prepares
slides and photomicrographs of important
Poultry Scientist conducts research in
indigenous timbers. Explores and collects
breeding, feeding, and management of
research anatomical data for writing
poultry. Examines selection and breeding
accurate descriptions, identification and
practices to increase efficiency of
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production and improve quality of poultry and introduce artificial process for pearl
products. Studies nutritional requirements formation. May supervise works of Divers.
of various classes of poultry. Develops
improved practices in incubation, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
breeding, feeding, rearing, housing, Code 2132
artificial insemination, and disease and Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
parasite prevention and control. Studies
effects of management practices and
2132.1000
processing methods on quality of eggs and
other poultry products. May specialize in Farm Overseer, Crop Production
artificial insemination.
Farm Overseer, Crop Production
supervises operations in connection with
growing, harvesting and marketing of
Code 2132
agricultural produce, fruits, etc.,
Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
Maintains machinery. implements and
live-stock under directions of Manager,
2132.0900 Agricultural Farm. Assists manager in
Pisciculturist examining soil, irrigational facilities,
marketing, etc. in determining type of
Pisciculturist, Fish Culturist; Fishery Expert fruit or crop to be grown. Helps in
specializes in fish culture and directs selection and purchase of seeds, fertilisers
measures connected with development of and equipment and storing them. Guides
fisheries and breeding and rearing of fish operations of ploughing, manuring,
by artificial methods. Conducts sowing, watering, weeding and hoeing.
experiments on fish culture to obtain data Supervises making of channels for
concerning their habits migration, growth, irrigation, preparing manure, grafting and
food, enemies, places of breeding and budding of plants, harvesting, threshing,
spawning so that conditions of artificial winnowing, etc. Looks after bagging,
hatching may be made to closely resemble storing and transportation of produce to
those of natural hatching. Devises market. Controls field staff. Assists
methods and directs work of collecting, Manager in preparation of cost and
fertilizing and incubating fish eggs. production statements, payment of
Supervises care of spawn and directs wages, etc. and attends to any other task
rearing of fish. Supervises sorting, assigned by him. May specialize in
transferring, distribution and release of growing any particular type of crop or
seeds, fingerlings etc. in streams, ponds fruit. May demonstrate improved
and wells for restocking them. Directs methods of cultivation.
constructions of reservoirs, ponds, dams
etc. and supervises general maintenance ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
of hatcheries. May specialize in fresh Code 2133
water or salt-water fish culture. May Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries
supervise catching of fish preservation or
marketing. May cultivate oysters in
2132.9900
specially prepared oyster see-beds,
observe growth of pearl oyster and chanks Agronomists and Related
Professionals, Other
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Agronomists and Related Professionals, condition on crops, plants or animals.

Other include all other Agronomists and Studies geographical distribution of
related Scientists engaged in research in different species and genera of Indian
particular fields for practical application of flora and role of plants as indication of
results thereof, not elsewhere classified. special types of soil and chemicals.
Conducts research on suitable plants from
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: different parts of India or from similar
Code 2132 climates outside India for regeneration of
Title Farming, Forestry and Fisheries swamps and deserts. Is designated as
PLANT ECOLOGIST or ANIMAL ECOLOGIST
Family 2133 according to field of specialization.
Environmental Protection
Professionals
Code 2133
Title Environmental Protection
Environmental Protection Professionals Professionals
study and assess the effects of human
activity on environment such as air, water
2133.0200
and noise pollution, soil contamination,
climate change, toxic waste and depletion Environment Scientist (Including
and degradation of natural resources. Health)
They develop plans and solutions to
protect, conserve, restore, minimize and Environment Scientist (Including Health)
prevent further damage to the conducts research or performs
environment. investigation for the purpose of
identifying, abating, or eliminating sources
of pollutants or hazards that affect either
2133.0100
the environment or the health of
Ecologist population. Utilising knowledge of various
scientific disciplines may collect,
Ecologist studies effects of environmental synthesize, study, report, and take action
influence of growth, development, based on data derived from
distribution etc. of plant or animal life. measurements or observations of air,
Undertakes field trips to study plants or food, soil, water, and other sources.
animals in their natural habitat. Observes Analyses data to determine validity,
environmental influence, such as quality, and scientific significance, and to
temperature, rainfall, altitude, type and interpret correlations between human
quantity of food etc. and their effects on activities and environmental effects.
plant or animal growth and development. Collects, synthesises, and analyses data
Classifies or catalogues drought resistant derived from pollution emission
areas and type of fodder and pastures measurements, atmospheric monitoring,
suitable for those areas. Propagates or meteorological and mineralogical
introduces special varieties of plants, information, and soil or water samples.
grass, weed etc. to suit local climatic Conducts environmental audits and
conditions. Runs experimental farms or inspections, and investigations of
laboratories under natural and artificial violations. Designs and directs studies to
conditions to watch effect of climatic obtain technical environmental
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information about planned projects. TAXONOMIST, PLANT according to field of

Determines data collection methods to be study.
employed in research projects and
surveys. Develops methods to minimize ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
the impact of production processes on Code 2133
environment, based on the study and Title Environmental Protection
assessment of industrial production, Professionals
environmental legislation, and physical,
biological, and social environments. 2133.0400
Evaluates violations or problems
Paleobotanist
discovered during inspections to
determine appropriate regulatory actions
Paleobotanist, studies fossilized remains
or to provide advice on the development
of plants found in geological formations to
and prosecution of regulatory cases.
trace evolution and development of past
Investigates and reports on accidents
life and identify geological formations
affecting the environment. Monitors
according to nature and chronology.
effects of pollution and land degradation,
Undertakes field trips and recovers
and recommends means of prevention or
fossilised specimens from dug out layers
control. Monitors environmental impacts
of earth or rock and notes their positions.
of development activities.
Assembles and studies specimens using
microscope, chemicals, photographic
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: methods and other scientific aids.
Code 2133 Identifies and classifies specimens
Title Environmental Protection according to botanical family, probable
Professionals age, etc. Makes statistical analysis and
constructs experimental data to trace
2133.0300 history of modern vegetation or to locate
Taxonomist natural resources such as petroleum
bearing formations and prepares reports
Taxonomist, studies, identifies and on findings. May organize scientific
classifies plants and animals under expeditions and supervise removal of
standard nomenclatures. Undertakes fossils from fossil deposits and material
excursions and field trips to collect various rock formations. May specialize in
kinds of animals or plants with roots, Geochronology (General history of earth),
flowers, fruits etc. as necessary. Studies, Coal Paleobotany, oil Paleobotany etc.
dissects and mounts slides for
examination. Examines slides and minute ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
parts under microscope and relates Code 2133
findings for correct identification of parts Title Environmental Protection
and classifies them giving standard Professionals
nomenclature indicating genus and
species they belong to. Preserves Group 214
specimens in special preservatives or in
Engineering Professionals
herbarium sheets as appropriate. May
specialize in particular field and be (excluding Electro technology)
designated as TAXONOMIST, ANIMAL or
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Engineering Professionals (excluding various testing and measuring equipment

Electro-technology) design, plan and and ensures that raw materials and
organize the testing, construction, finished goods conform to specified
installation and maintenance of standards. Conducts physical tests of raw
structures, machines and their materials and gets it chemically tested by
components, and production systems and Chemists to see that it conforms to
plants, and plan production schedules and prescribed standards of quality and
work procedures to ensure engineering quantity. Rejects materials not
projects are undertaken safely, efficiently conforming to required specification.
and in a cost effective manner. Carries out stage inspection of finished
and semi-finished goods. Enforces quality
Occupations in this Group are classified control methods in load test, durability,
into the following Families: flexibility, hardness and other tests
depending upon value of components or
2141 Industrial and Production goods and importance of products.
Engineers Supervises and controls production work
2142 Civil Engineers to keep percentage of rejection at
minimum. Stops operations when
2143 Environmental Engineers
percentage of rejection is high and
2144 Mechanical Engineers informs superiors for rectification of
2145 Chemical Engineers machines or tools. Maintains record of
2146 Mining Engineers, Metallurgists work indicating type of product checked,
and Related Professionals percentage of rejections, reasons for
2149 Engineering Professionals, Not rejection etc. Certifies passed articles or
Elsewhere Classified goods conforming to prescribed
standards. Is designated as Boiler
Inspector if engaged in inspecting boilers
Family 2141
or ensuring production of boilers to
Industrial and Production Engineers required specifications. May specialize in
particular types of components or
Industrial and Production Engineers products.
conduct research and design, organize
and oversee the construction, operation ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and maintenance of process plants and Code 2141
installations. They establish programmes Title Industrial and Production
for the co-ordination of manufacturing Engineers
activities; and assess cost effectiveness
and safety.
2141.0200
2141.0100 Instrument
Works Inspector, Engineer/Instrumentation Engineer
Engineering/Inspection Engineer
Instrument Engineer, designs and
supervises operation and maintenance of
Works Inspector, Engineering; inspects
electrical, mechanical and thermal
and tests raw materials and finished
instruments and control equipment
products in factory or institution, using
necessary for safe and efficient operation
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of industrial plants. Studies plant layout Industrial Engineer is responsible for

and process requirements to determine determining most effective ways to create
type and number of items needed; writes a product or service in sewing line. Their
specifications for selection of stock or work includes analysis of the sewing
special instruments from supplies. Directs method and process, machine and
installation, calibration, and testing of supervision of production floor for
equipment. Supervises application, efficiency improvement.
inspection, and maintenance of
instruments in operation. Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference AMH/Q2001
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Name Industrial Engineer
Code 2141 (IE) Executive
Title Industrial and Production NSQF Level 6
Engineers
2141.0300 Code 2141
Industrial Engineer Title Industrial and Production
Engineers
Industrial Engineer performs variety of
engineering work in planning and 2141.0400
overseeing utilisation of production Packaging Engineer
facilities and personnel in development or
other sub-division of industrial Packaging Engineer plans and directs
establishment. Studies and plans activities concerned with design and
equipment layout, work flow, and development of protective packaging
accident prevention measures to maintain containers. Analyses engineering drawings
efficient and safe utilisation of plant and specifications of products to
facilities. Plans and supervises work study determine physical characteristics of
and training programmes to promote items, special-handling and safety
efficient manpower utilisation. Develops requirements, and type of materials
and ensures quality control, cost control, required for container. Consults with
inventory control, and production record establishments’ purchasing and
systems. May study manner in which production departments to determine
particular tasks are performed and costs and feasibility of producing
suggests improved methods. May work proposed packaging. Develops or directs
independently as consultant to any development of sketches, specifications,
organization needing advice and samples, and written analysis of proposed
assistance. packaging in order to present design for
approval. May confer with customers or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: sales representatives to draw up
Code 2141 contracts. May advise employer or
Title Industrial and Production customers on efficient packing
Engineers procedures, innovations in packaging
materials, and utilization of sealing and
2141.0301 fastening devices.
Industrial Engineer Executive
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Production Planning and Control (PPC)

Code 2141 Engineer is also called, ‘Production
Title Industrial and Production Planner’. The PPC Engineer prepares a
Engineers weekly or monthly manufacturing plan
based on interaction with the production,
2141.0500 sales and marketing team of the
organization. The individual at work
Planning Engineer
receives monthly demand data from the
sales team. Based on the demand data,
Planning Engineer, Development Engineer
the PPC Engineer plans procurement of
plans and directs activities for increasing
raw material and production schedules for
operational efficiency in production of
the month.
articles using appropriate machines at a
lesser cost. Studies work orders,
availability of raw materials, production Qualification Pack Details:
methods and production capacity of QP NOS Reference ELE/Q6201
machines. Examines plans, sketches, QP NOS Name PPC Engineer
diagrams etc. of articles to be produced NSQF Level 5
and decides on type of machine to be
used and sequence of production ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
operations. Assesses and arranges Code 2141
quantum of raw materials required for Title Industrial and Production
production of articles. Arranges the layout Engineers
of plants. Decides use of special tools or
equipment to ensure quick and continuity 2141.0600
of work operations. Prepares work Methods Engineer
schedules and instructs section heads to
complete work orders. Co-ordinates work Methods Engineer plans sequences of
of different sections and eliminates delays operations to be followed for
or removes difficulties Supervises work of manufacture of articles. Examines
subordinates and ensures that finished blueprints, sketches, and specifications of
products conform to prescribed standard products to be made. Lays out steps to be
and specifications, and are turned out followed in the process, using knowledge
within time targets. Adjusts work load of of materials, machine operations, plant
men and machines to achieve optimum layout and mathematics to select least
results. May supervise construction and expensive and most efficient production
erection of machines and equipment. methods. Specifies machines and kinds of
cutting tools and set ups to be used.
Writes technical reports. May co-ordinate
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: activities with design, production and
Code 2141 other departmental personnel.
Title Industrial and Production
Engineers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2141
2141.0501 Title Industrial and Production
Production Planning & Control Engineers
Engineer
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Engineering Estimator/Estimation Code 2141
Engineer Title Industrial and Production
Engineers
Engineering Estimator prepares cost and
work completion estimates for 2141.1000
engineering works. Compiles itemized Textile Technologist
materials and price lists from blueprints
and specializations and itemizes Textile Technologist conducts research in
equipment readily available or to be chemistry of textiles and institutes
purchased from outside sources. methods to control processes for
Computes cost and estimates of raw scouring, bleaching, mercerising, sizing,
material, purchased equipment and and dyeing textiles. Prepares formulae for
labour required for work and decides various phases of processing. Controls
delivery dates. Keeps in touch with market variables, such as temperature, sequence
conditions regarding price of of operation, and concentration of
commodities, raw materials, fluctuations chemicals, for treatment of silk, cotton,
in prices, labour hiring charges etc. May wool, rayon, and other fabrics during
compute percentage profits and add to processing. Experiments with synthetic
cost estimates. May consult with and re-generated fibres, animal hair,
engineering departments concerning cost feathers, cellulose products, and other
problems. materials to develop new textiles.
Investigates problems relating to textile
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: chemistry, such as treatment of fabrics to
Code 2141 impart water, fire, mildew, or insect
Title Industrial and Production resistant qualities, to reduce fabric
Engineers shrinkage, or to develop qualities of shape
retention and abrasion resistance in
2141.0900 textile. May analyse dyes, alkalis, acids,
bleaches, and finishes for conformance to
Agricultural Engineer
specifications. May design, erect and
patent new textile machinery.
Agricultural Engineer, applies engineering
principles to solve related agricultural
problems. Designs, develops and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
supervises manufacturing of agricultural Code 2141
machinery, such as pumps and irrigation Title Industrial and Production
equipment, tractors, cultivators, sprayers, Engineers
dusters and harvesters. Lays out and
supervises construction of farm buildings 2141.1100
and utilities, crop processing plants and Nuclear Engineer
rural electric power distribution systems.
Conserves soil and water by installation of Nuclear Engineer conducts research into
irrigation, drainage, flood and soil erosion problems of nuclear energy systems.
control systems. May specialize in such Designs and develops nuclear equipment
fields as farm management, pest control, and monitors testing, operation, and
rural roads and farm fire protection. maintenance of nuclear reactors.: Plans
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and conducts nuclear research to discover chemical reaction on fibre to modify or

facts or to test, prove, or modify known change its original chemical properties
nuclear theories concerning release, and characteristics, improves and
control, and utilisation of nuclear energy. produces fibre of better quality with
Evaluates findings to develop new increased stiffness, toughness, rigidity and
concepts of thermonuclear analysis and resilience. Evolves tests and develops new
new uses of radioactive processes. Plans, processing techniques and equipment,
designs, and develops nuclear equipment and supervises their proper installation
such as reactor cores, radiation shielding, and maintenance.
and associated instrumentation and
control mechanisms. Studies nuclear fuel ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
cycle to define most economical uses of Code 2141
nuclear material and safest means of Title Industrial and Production
waste products disposal. Monitors nuclear Engineers
tests and examines operations of facilities
which process or utilize radioactive or
2141.1300
fissionable material to ensure efficient
functioning and conformance with safety Fibre Technologist
specifications, regulations, and laws.
Prepares technical reports, utilising Fibre Technologist conducts research in
knowledge obtained during research and extraction and utilisation of vegetable
development activities and inspectional (animal or synthetic) fibres such as jute,
functions. May direct operating and moonj, ganja, etc., and develops
maintenance activities of operational techniques for spinning and weaving of
nuclear facilities. fibres, and for pulping fibre for making
utility goods, like paper, card-board and
allied materials. Sets raw material for
decomposition by bacterial action to
Code 2141
identify fibre. Conducts physical and
chemical tests for identification of fibre
Engineers
and fibre damage and also to assess
presence of non-fibrous impurities and
2141.1200 content of hygroscopic nature, tensile
Jute Technologist strength, elasticity, elongation, staple
length, frictional characteristics, fineness,
Jute Technologist conducts research and diameter etc. of fibre. Supervises workers
improves standards and quality of jute engaged in extraction and processing and
fibre and jute products. Carries out guides and trains them on proper lines.
research in physical, chemical and testing May find substitute for rare fibres and
laboratories and suggests measures for direct adulteration. May mix together
increasing agricultural yield of jute by various fibres to form ultimate product by
scientific sowing, rearing and harvesting. chemical and microscopic examination.
Devises better facilities for separating ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
fibre from plant stem and protecting jute Code 2141
crops from pests and diseases. Identifies Title Industrial and Production
various chemical components and Engineers
compositions of fibre structure; checks
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2141.1400 prescribed standard and suggests

Spinning Master alterations and improvements wherever
necessary. Gets machines repaired or
Spinning Master organizes, controls and replaced as necessary for restoration of
supervises various processes in spinning work. Maintains quality and quantity of
yarn from various fibres, such as wool, production and keeps machines, looms
jute, cotton etc. Directs mixing and and equipment in good working order.
blending of different grades of fibre to Controls staff and maintains discipline.
produce yarn of required quality. May introduce new methods and devices
Supervises cleaning, carding and combing to improve quality of cloth. May conduct
of fibre and drawing spinning of yarn. research for better methods of
Ensures that required degree of production.
temperature and humidity in various
spinning sections is maintained. Visits ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
spinning sections constantly to check Code 2141
continuity of operations. Gets machines Title Industrial and Production
repaired or replaced for restoration of Engineers
work. Controls staff and ensures that
quantity and quality of production are 2141.1600
maintained. Keeps machinery and Dyeing and Bleaching Master
equipment in good working order for (Textiles)
optimum efficiency. May advice Dyeing and Bleaching Master, (Textile)
management to introduce new methods organizes, controls and supervises dying
or devices to improve quality and quantity and bleaching of yarn and cloth. Controls
of yarn production. May conduct research costing of all incidental processing of
to evolve better methods of production. dyeing, bleaching etc. and determines
dyes and their proportions for dyeing yarn
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and cloth to required colour and shade.
Code 2141 Supervises mixing of dyes according to
Title Industrial and Production predetermined formula, and its heating to
Engineers required temperature. Tests sample of
dye solution on textiles to get desired
2141.1500 colour and shade. Visits sections
Weaving Master periodically and supervises various
operations, such as bleaching of yarn or
Weaving Master organizes, controls and cloth in kier, washing and dyeing them in
supervises weaving of clothes, calendaring special dyeing machines and ensures
and process preparatory to weaving such quality of production. Tests sample of
as winding, warping, sizing, etc. Instructs dyed cloth in laboratory to check fastness
Jobbers for proper winding, warping and of colour, etc. Maintains machines and
sizing of yarn. Ensures that required equipment in perfect working condition.
degree of temperature and humidity in Keeps record of batches of colours mixed,
various weaving sections is maintained. quantity of yarn and cloth bleached and
Visits sections periodically and supervises dyed etc. May specialize in processes of
work of men in charge. Ensures that dyeing or in bleaching of yarn and cloth
quality of cloth produced conforms to and be designated as Dyeing Master or
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Bleaching Master according to nature of Sugar Technologist conducts research and

work performed. May conduct research devises improved methods and processes
for evolving better methods of production for manufacture of high quality sugar and
and different colour combinations. May other by-products such as molasses,
train new workers in the department. power alcohol etc. Studies physical and
chemical properties of raw cane-juice,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: conducts alkaline and acidity test of juice,
Code 2141 and determines type of equipment
Title Industrial and Production needed for boiling juice, and quantity of
Engineers lime or sulphur to be added in the
chemical process. Sets up a pilot plant and
2141.1700 studies its working under given
conditions. Designs or manufactures latest
Printing Master (Textile)
machinery and equipment or suggests
changes or alterations to existing
Printing Masters (Textile) organize, direct
machinery or equipment. Studies
and supervise printing of cloth in various
corrosive actions on metals, formation of
designs ensuring quality, output and
scales on pans, loss of heat to pans etc.
smooth running of printing department.
and suggests use of proper metal to
Arrange for supply of necessary chemicals
eliminate corrosion on metal for increased
and dyes. Check mixing of colours in
production. Tests and examines various
required proportions for printing purpose.
by-products and advises on their
Examine printed sample to check its
maximum utilisation or conversion into
quality and carries out chemical tests to
commercial products such as making
ensure its fastness. Ensure regular supply
alcohol from molasses, commercial,
or required quantity of cloth for printing
cylindering of gases like Oxygen, Carbon
in their department. Get printing rollers
dioxide, etc. Supervises erection of plants
with required engraving of pattern fitted
and renders guidance in set up.
in printing machines. Supervises work of
Printers, Textile to ensure quality output.
Maintains record of job orders completed, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and batches of colours used. May check Code 2141
operations of printing machines to ensure Title Industrial and Production
optimum output and may make Engineers
arrangements for repair of defects in
machines or replacements of parts. 2141.1900
NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF Dairy Technologist
OCCUPATIONS.
Dairy Technologist applies principles of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: bacteriology, chemistry, physics,
Code 2141 engineering and economics to develop
Title Industrial and Production new and improved methods in
Engineers production, preservation, and utilisation
of milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy
2141.1800 products. Conducts experiments in such
problems as preventing bacterial increase
Sugar Technologist
in milk during handling and processing,
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improving pasteurisation methods, and Code 2141

designing better packaging materials, Title Industrial and Production
dairy equipment, or supplies. May Engineers
specialize according to product, as ice
cream or cheese, or according to 2141.2100
functional activity, as sanitation research Leather Technologist
or storage problems.
Leather Technologist conducts research
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: for developing tanning processes for
Code 2141 manufacture of leather, conforming to
Title Industrial and Production prescribed standards. Examines hides and
Engineers skins for structural defects. Studies
preservative methods practiced by
2141.2000 Tanners and suggests improvement in
Wood Technologist existing methods of preservation and
drying for making better leather. Evolves
Wood Technologist conducts experiments new method of vegetable and chrome
and investigates problems connected with tanning of skins, hides, sole leathers, etc.
seasoning, preservation and utilisation of to reduce cost of tanning. Analyses
timber and its by-products and evolves various chemicals such as salts, dyes, oils
methods for curing timber, testing it for and other chrome compounds used in
strength, converting it into charcoal, leather industry to determine properties.
plywood, etc. Studies physical properties Tests tanned and finished leather at every
of wood such as hardness, pliability, stage for conformity to prescribed
moisture, shrinkage, stress during drying, standards of quality. Conducts research
etc. Devices scientific and economical on utilisation of by-products, treatment of
methods of improving properties of ready obnoxious odours and tannery effluents,
use, maintains ledger files, containing use of waste products for manufacture of
collection of tropical and other forestry leather boards, gut and surgical sutures,
literature and gives technical advice to gelatine etc. Plans, designs and installs
interested parties on matters connected new equipment and machines.
with the subject. May co-ordinate Demonstrates correct and economical
procurement and supply of seeds of methods of vegetable or chrome tanning
various species between agencies of leather and skins, use of machine and
concerned. May co-ordinate activities of manufacture of industrial and fancy
different state units, for promoting leather to guide Tanners. May specialize in
mensuration research all over the particular branches of study like vegetable
country. May study different types of soil or chrome tanning, utilisation of by-
erosion, its causes and determine suitable products, manufacture of industrial or
preventive remedial measures. May fancy leathers, sports goods leather,
impart advance training on subjects to garments leather, dyeing and finishing of
State Forest Officers and students of leather etc.
Forest College and maintain the
Silviculture museum. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2141
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Title Industrial and Production glass and steel furnaces. Designs

Engineers equipment and apparatus for forming,
firing and handling products. Co-ordinates
2141.2200 testing activities of finished products for
Glass Technologist characteristics, such as texture, colour,
durability, blazing and refactoring
Glass Technologist conducts experiments properties. May specialize in any branch
in chemistry of glass and develops and of ceramic production, such as brick, glass,
controls processes involved in crockery, tile, pipe or refractories. May
manufacture of glass products. Devises specialize in developing heat-resistant and
and installs laboratory and batch-control corrosion-resistant material for use in
systems. Selects formulae to be used in nuclear energy field.
compounding standard type of glass and
develops new formulae to produce special ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
purpose glass such as optical glass, glass Code 2141
oven-wear, or coloured glass products. Title Industrial and Production
Directs activities of operating crew Engineers
engaged in compounding ingredients and
charging melting furnaces. Ascertains 2141.2400
furnace temperature periodically and Printing Technologist
makes necessary temperature
adjustments. Determines characteristics Printing Technologist conducts research
of glass samples by subjecting them to and develops better and economical
chemical and physical tests. printing processes for use in printing
industry. Evolves processes of letterpress
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: printing, off-set printing (lithography),
Code 2141 gravure printing (reserve of letter
Title Industrial and Production printing), and screen printing. Conducts
Engineers research for utilizing electronic and
magnetic devices in printing processes e.g.
2141.2300 composing, electro typing, stereo typing,
Ceramic Technologist photo composition, photo engraving, oil-
type composition. Develops rapid and
Ceramic Technologist conducts research, accurate methods of composing matter;
develops processing techniques and evolves better and economical processes
supervises technical work concerned with of printing to serve different printing
manufacture of ceramics products. purposes or specific processes.
Supervises testing of physical, chemical Experiments with different links, papers
and heat-resisting properties of materials and machines to improve ultimate printed
such as clays and silica. Analyses result of matter. May supervise printing processes
test to determine combinations of in printing press.
materials which will include quality of
products. Conducts research into methods ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
of processing, forming and firing of clays Code 2141
to develop new ceramic products, such as Title Industrial and Production
refractories for air craft, and for using Engineers
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2141.2500 and procedures to control, eliminate, and

Safety Engineer prevent disease or injury caused by
chemical, physical, and biological agents
Safety Engineer inspects industrial plants or ergonomic factors. May conduct
for hazards, suggests measures preventing inspections and enforce adherence to
or reducing industrial accidents for laws and regulations governing the health
diseases, or for correcting other injurious and safety of individuals. May be
environmental conditions which creates employed in the public or private sector.
hazards to life and property or reduce Investigates adequacy of ventilation,
workers’ morale and efficiency. Examines exhaust equipment, lighting, and other
plans and specifications of new premises, conditions which may affect employee
plant or equipment and ensures that health, comfort or efficiency. Conducts
adequate precautions have been taken to evaluations of exposure to ionizing and
avoid hazards. Inspects buildings, nonionizing radiation and to noise.
equipment and processes to locate Collects samples of dust, gases, vapours,
hazardous work places, determines and other potentially toxic materials for
amount of weights that can be placed on analysis. Recommends measures to
plant floor with safety and advises on ensure maximum employee protection.
selection and use of goggles, safety belts, Collaborates with engineers and
protective clothing, extractor fans, physicians to institute control and
ventilators and similar safety equipment. remedial measures for hazardous and
Inspects fire-fighting equipment and potentially hazardous conditions of
advises on preparations to be taken equipment. Participates in educational
against risk of fire. Designs and supervises meetings to instruct employees in matters
manufacture and installation of machine pertaining to occupational health and
guards and other devices to prevent prevention of accidents. Prepares reports
accidents. Investigates cause of accidents including observations, analysis of
and introduces measures to prevent their contaminants, and recommendation for
recurrence. Plans, organizes and carries control and correction of hazards. Reviews
out educational programmes on accident physicians' reports and conducts worker
prevention, using lectures, products, films studies to determine if diseases or
and other means. illnesses are job related. Prepares and
calibrates equipment used to collect and
analyse samples. Prepares documents to
be used in legal proceedings and gives
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: testimony in court proceedings.
Code 2141
Engineers
Code 2141
2141.2600 Engineers
Occupational Health and Safety
Specialist Family 2142
Civil Engineers
Occupational Health and Safety Specialist
reviews, evaluates, and analyses work
environments and design programmes
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Civil Engineers conduct research, advice ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

on design, and direct construction; Code 2142
manage the operation and maintenance Title Civil Engineers
of civil engineering structures; or study
and advise on technological aspects of 2142.0200
particular materials.
Civil Engineer, Building
2142.0100 Civil Engineer, Building plans, organizes
Civil Engineer, General and supervises construction and repair of
buildings etc. for office or residential
Civil Engineer, General plans, organizes purposes with or without assistance of the
and supervises construction and repair of Architect. Visits sites to ascertain soil
buildings, highways, dams, bridges, condition, availability of labour, materials,
tunnels, canals, aerodromes, towers, etc. and decides type of structure to be
laying of pipe lines, railway tracks etc. built, and materials to be used. Prepares
with or without assistance of Architect or detailed drawings and estimates
other specialized Civil Engineers. Prepares according to requirements of authority
or gets sketches, plans etc. of project concerned with assistance of Draftsmen,
prepared by Architect according to the Civil and Estimators; lays specifications of
requirements of the authority concerned. various components finishing, flooring and
Visits area(s) for preliminary survey, architectural features or gets them done
selection of size, and collection of by Architects. Arranges materials, labour,
necessary data such as measurements, machinery etc. Gets concrete cured
soil condition, availability of materials, (sprayed with water) and gets cubes
labour etc. with or without assistance of tested in laboratory as work progresses to
specialized Civil Engineers, Overseer and ensure design strength. Gets roofing,
Estimator. Prepares designs, detailed flooring, terracing and distempering or
drawings and estimates of cost with white-colour washing done according to
assistance of Draftsmen, Civil or specification. Checks measurements
themselves and gets them approved by carried out by Overseer from time to time
their client or authority concerned. for payment of bills. May call for tenders
Arranges for required materials, and award work to one or more
machinery, labour and commencement of contractors. NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION
work at site. Ensures correct execution of OF OCCUPATIONS
work according to specifications at every
stage of progress. Checks at site, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
measurements taken by overseer for Code 2142
preparation and payments of bill. Inspects Title Civil Engineers
and examines structure, completion of
work to ensure its conformity with
2142.0300
prescribed specification. May draw
sketches and plans. May call for tenders Civil Engineer, Structural
and award work to one or more
contractors. May undertake maintenance, Civil Engineer, Structural plans, organizes
development or remodelling work. and supervises construction and repairs of
bridges, factories, towers and other
structures to meet specific requirements
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with assistance of Civil Engineer, Building; Title Civil

Mechanical Engineer, Structural; Engineers
Draftsmen, Civil; Estimator, etc. as
necessary. Receives instructions and 2142.0301
available sketches and data from Plumbing Site Engineer
authority concerned. Undertakes
preliminary survey to collect necessary Plumbing Site Engineer is responsible for
information about soil condition, area carrying out technical, organizational and
available etc. Collects further information supervisory role in plumbing construction
on drainage, maximum water level, flow projects.
of water, neighbouring habitation,
permanent course of water, pressure of
communication etc. required for bridge Qualification Pack Details:
construction. Calculates and prepares or QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0115
gets it prepared by Architect or Draftsman QP NOS Name Plumbing Site
design details on estimated cost and Engineer
detailed drawings with complete NSQF Level 7
specifications of trusses, foundation,
height, movement space, light and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
ventilation etc. and gets them approved Code 2142
by client. Supervises drilling operations Title Civil Engineers
and gets samples of underground
geological strata tested to divide suitable 2142.0400
type of foundation and length of spans for Civil Engineer, Irrigation
bridge construction. Arranges for men,
material, machinery and appliances. Gets Civil Engineer, Irrigation plans, organizes
work commenced on scheduled plan and supervises construction and
under their direct or authorised maintenance of dams, barrages, canals,
supervision. Gets coffer dam, dewatering, tunnels etc. with assistance of Geologist
dredging, well foundation and concreting and other engineers where necessary.
done and tiers and abatement Visits site to collect necessary data such as
constructed over the foundation. Gets sub course of water, topography, nearby
and superstructure of bridge, factory villages, agricultural lands, availability of
building, or other structure constructed by labourers, materials etc. Selects suitable
stages according to design in consultation site in consultation with Geologist. Draws
with Mechanical Engineer, Structural; Civil out preliminary sketches and detailed
Engineer, Building; etc., as necessary. drawings and general financial
Ensures execution according to implications, estimate of materials,
specifications and directs preparation and required machinery etc. with assistance of
payment of bills. May invite tenders and Draftsman, Civil and Estimator. Arranges
get part or parts of work done by for material, labour and machinery. Gets
contractors or other specialized persons. cofferdams or other devices for diverting
May undertake construction of staff water constructed and gets dewatering
quarters, approach roads, etc., if required. and excavation work commenced.
Supervises laying of concrete in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: foundation, construction of other
Code 2142 concrete or masonry work and digging of
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canals. Controls quality of concrete by

getting cubes tested at every stage of 2142.0501
construction. Gets sluice gates erected, in Fire Protection Systems Design
case of barrage, with assistance of
Engineer
Mechanical and Civil Engineer, Structural.
Gets pipe line of power house laid and
Fire Protection Systems Design Engineer is
machinery installed with assistance of
responsible for the design of a hydraulic
Mechanical and Electrical Engineer.
fire-fighting system in a building or
Checks work to ensure conformity with
structure.
specifications. May call tenders and award
work to Contractors. May also undertake
construction of staff quarters, office Qualification Pack Details:
buildings, approach roads etc. QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0205
QP NOS Name Fire Protection
Systems Design
Engineer
Code 2142
NSQF Level 7
Title Civil Engineers
2142.0500
Code 2142
Hydraulic Engineer Title Civil Engineers
Hydraulic Engineer designs and directs

2142.0600
construction of power and other hydraulic
engineering projects for control and use Civil Engineer, Highways and Roads
of water. Computes and estimates rates of
water flow. Specifies type and size of Civil Engineer, Highways and Roads plans,
equipment, such as conduits, pumps, organizes and supervises construction and
turbines, pressure valves, and surge tanks, repair of roads, as well as culverts and
used in transporting water and converting bridges to connect cities, towns and
waterpower into electricity. Directs, important places within the town.
through subordinate supervisors, activities Undertakes reconnaissance and
of workers engaged in dredging, digging topographical surveys to gather
cut-offs, placing jetties, and constructing information regarding villages, towns and
levees to stabilise streams or open water cities to be connected, river, nullah and
ways. Designs and co-ordinates railway crossings in route, soil data etc. to
construction of artificial canals, conduits, decide suitable route for road
and mains to transport and distribute construction. Prepares or gets prepared
water, and plans reservoirs, pressure by Draftsman Civil detailed drawing with
valves, and booster stations to obtain complete specifications such as width of
proper water pressure at all levels. road, foundation, drainage system,
Frequently builds laboratory models to bridges culverts etc. Arranges for labour,
study construction and flow problems. machinery and materials and commences
work under their direct or authorised
supervision. Constructs culverts and
bridges in route or entrusts them to Civil
Code 2142
Engineer, Structural. Checks work from
time to time to ensure proper
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consolidation of earth work and platforms and other railway structures by

prevention of sinking of roads. Checks performing similar functions as those of
measurements taken by Overseer (Civil) Civil Engineer, Building, Civil Engineer,
for payment of bill. Inspects completed Structural, etc. Takes special safety
work and hands over completed project to measures to protect track and bridges
the client. May invite tenders and assign during floods and landslides, etc. May
road construction to approved construct tunnels and lay tracks through
Contractors. May maintain road making them. May invite tenders and allot work
machinery like road rollers, concrete to approved Contractors.
mixers, etc. in working order. May arrange
road side plantation and their ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
maintenance. Code 2142
Code 2142 2142.0800
Title Civil Engineers Airport Engineer
2142.0700 Airport Engineer plans and lays out
Civil Engineer, Railways airports and landing fields and directs
construction work involved in levelling
Civil Engineer, Railways plans, organizes fields, laying out and surfacing runways,
and supervises maintenance and laying of and providing drainage. Designs runways
railway tracks, and construction of based on weight and size of aircraft and
bridges, roads, buildings, sheds etc. for prepares material and construction
railways according to prescribed specifications. Directs or participates in
specifications. Surveys area(s) with surveying to lay out installations and
assistance of Surveyors to collect establish reference points, grades, and
necessary details such as soil condition, elevations to guide construction.
rivers, drains, course of water, localities Estimates costs to provide basis for
and villages in route, etc. Designs work on payments to contractor. Observes
basis of collected data, estimates cost and progress of construction to ensure work is
submits them to authority concerned for in conformity with specifications and
approval. Prepares or gets detailed advises SUPERINTENDENT,
drawings prepared by Architect and plans CONSTRUCTION regarding necessary
execution of work. Arranges for labour, corrections. May serve as an employee of
material, machinery, appliances etc. and the contractor and study plans and
commences work under their personal or specifications to recommend special
authorised supervision. Gets embankment equipment or procedures to reduce time
consolidated, levelled and ballasted. Gets and cost of construction. May schedule
sleepers and rails laid in position and fish delivery of materials, analyse costs, and
plates screwed to join rails. Inspects track provide technical advice for the solution
during and after construction to ensure of construction problems.
conformity of gradients, inclinations etc.
with prescribed standards. Supervises Qualification Pack Details:
construction, repair and maintenance of QP NOS Reference
buildings, railway stations, bridges, QP NOS Name
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NSQF Level Public Health Systems Design Engineer is

responsible for design of public health
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: systems in a/city or township.
Code 2142
Title Civil Engineers Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0206
2142.0900 QP NOS Name Public Health
Civil Engineer, Public Health System Design
Engineer
Civil Engineer, Public Health plans, NSQF Level 8
organizes and supervises installing of
water supply, pipelines and accessories ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and construction of drains, sewers and Code 2142
other sanitary workers in Municipal Title Civil Engineers
Corporation, township or specified
area(s). Visits site to conduct 2142.1000
topographical survey with assistance of Engineer, Waterworks
Surveyor to collect necessary information
such as source of water, drains, localities, Engineer, Waterworks plans and directs
and villages etc. in route. Designs and activities concerned with water utility
prepares drawings and estimates of systems installation, operation,
project ensuring scope for future maintenance, and service. Directs
development. Arranges for labour, activities of Engineers engaged in
machinery and materials. Starts digging of preparing designs and plans to construct,
respective areas for drainage or enlarge, and modify such facilities as
embedment of pipes under their personal water treatment plants, watersheds, and
or authorised supervision. Gets culverts, dams, hydroelectric stations, pumping
sewers, sewage plants, pump houses, stations, and to install water mains, and
cannels, and reservoirs etc. constructed. other appurtenances. Provides
Ensures correct execution of work engineering and technical direction for
according to specifications at every stage planning and designing of water utility
of progress. Checks at site, measurements projects. Reviews plans and specifications
taken by Overseer for preparation and prior to instituting projects to ensure that
payment of bills. May undertake removal they meet organizational requirements.
of silt, construction of approach road etc., Analyses and compiles data received from
if required. May invite tenders and award engineers to prepare budget estimates.
work to Contractors. Directs and co-ordinates with engineers in
conducting studies, such as economics of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: systems operation, water distribution, and
Code 2142 water treatment plants or relative
Title Civil Engineers equipment performance to determine
most feasible approach to overcome
2142.0901 organizational and technical problems.
Public Health System Design Confers with municipal authorities
concerning budget requirements, changes
Engineer
in organizational policies, regulation of
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water rates and plumbing requirements or 2142.9900

other problems affecting the community. Civil Engineers, other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Civil Engineers, Other specialize in
Code 2142 designing, constructing and maintaining
Title Civil Engineers other civil engineering works such as
those engaged in designing and
2142.1001 constructing docks, harbours, light
Ground Water Engineer houses, aerodromes, runways, etc. and
include those specialists not elsewhere
Groundwater Engineer is responsible for classified.
designing groundwater extracting and
recharging systems such as bore wells, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
etc. in a region. Code 2142
QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0202 Family 2143
QP NOS Name Ground Water Environmental Engineers
Engineer
NSQF Level 7 Environmental Engineers conduct
research, advise on design and direct
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: implementation of solutions to prevent,
Code 2142 control or remedy of negative impacts of
Title Civil Engineers human activity on the environment
utilizing a variety of engineering
2142.1002 disciplines. They conduct environmental
Waste Water Systems Design assessments of construction and civil
Engineer engineering projects and apply
engineering principles for pollution
Wastewater Systems Design Engineer is control, recycling and waste disposal.
responsible for design of wastewater/or
sewerage systems of a city, township or 2143.0100
large housing/commercial/institutional Solar Energy System Designer
setups.
Solar-Energy-Systems Designer designs
Qualification Pack Details: solar domestic hot water and space
QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0207 heating systems for new and existing
QP NOS Name Waste Water structures, applying knowledge of energy
Systems Design requirements of structure, local
NSQF Level 8 climatological conditions, solar
technology, and thermodynamics.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Estimates energy requirements of new or
Code 2142 existing structures, based on analysis of
Title Civil Engineers utility bills of structure, calculations of
thermal efficiency of structure, and
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prevailing climatic conditions. Determines Plans and conducts research concerning

type of solar power system, such as water, behavioural, biological, psychological, or
glycol, or silicone, which functions most other life systems. Studies engineering
efficiently under prevailing climatic aspects of bio-behavioural systems of
conditions. Calculates on-site heat humans, utilising knowledge of electrical,
generating capacity of different solar mechanical, chemical, or other
panels to determine optimum size and engineering principles and knowledge of
type of panels which meet the structure's human anatomy and physiology. Develops
energy requirements. Arranges location of mathematical models to simulate human
solar power system components, such as bio-behavioural systems in order to obtain
panel, pumps, and storage tanks, to data for measuring or controlling life
minimize length and number of direction processes, utilising knowledge of
changes in pipes and reconstruction of computer, graphics, and other related
existing structures. Studies engineering technologies. Designs and develops
tables to determine size of pipes and instruments and devices, such as artificial
pumps required to maintain specified flow organs, cardiac pacemakers, or ultrasonic
rate through solar panels. Specifies types imaging devices, capable of assisting
of electrical controls, such as differential medical or other health-care personnel in
thermostat, temperature sensors, and observing, repairing, or treating physical
solenoid valves, compatible with other ailments or deformities, using knowledge
system components, using knowledge of of materials compatible with body tissues,
control systems. Completes parts list, energy exchanges within the body, and
specifying components of system. Draws instrumentation capable of measuring and
wiring, piping, and other diagrams, using controlling body functions. May specialize
drafting tools. May inspect structures to in design and development of biomedical
compile data used in solar system design, equipment used by medical faculties and
such as the structure’s angle of alignment be known as Clinical Engineer.
with sun and temperature of incoming
cold water. May inspect construction of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
system to ensure adherence to design Code 2143
specifications. Title Environmental Engineers

Code 2143 Radiation Protection Engineer
Title Environmental Engineers
Radiation-Protection Engineer supervises
2143.0200 and co-ordinates activities of workers
Bio-Medical Engineer engaged in monitoring radiation levels
and condition of equipment used to
Biomedical Engineer conducts research on generate nuclear energy to ensure safe
biological aspects of humans or other operation of plant facilities. Evaluates
animals to develop new theories and water chemical analysis data in primary
facts, or test, prove, or modify known and supportive plant systems to
theories of life systems, to design life- determine compliance with radiation
support apparatus, utilising principles of content and corrosion control regulations.
engineering and bio-behavioural sciences. Investigates problems, such as radioactive
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leaks in reactors and auxiliary systems, or federal regulations and technical manuals
excessive radiation or corrosion of to determine disposal methods
equipment, applying knowledge of recommended for prevention of leakage
radiation protection techniques and or absorption of radioactive waste.
principles of chemistry and engineering to Compares costs of transporting waste to
correct conditions. Confers with designated nuclear waste disposal sites
departmental supervisors, manufacturing and reducing volume of waste and storing
representatives, and regulatory agency waste in the plant site. Confers with
staff to discuss problems, to develop tests equipment manufacturers'
to detect radioactive leaks, and to design representatives and plant’s technical and
plans in order to monitor equipment and management personnel to discuss
safety programmes. Directs workers in alternatives and to choose most suitable
testing and analysing water samples and plan on the basis of safety, efficiency, and
monitoring processing systems. Prepares cost-effectiveness. Designs and draws
reports, such as environmental plans for systems to reduce volume of
monitoring operation report, radioactive waste by solidification, compaction, or
waste releases, and shipping reports for incineration. Oversees construction,
review by administrative personnel and testing, and implementation of waste
submission to regulatory agencies. May disposal systems, and resolves operational
prepare employee performance reviews problems. Develops plans for modification
and related reports. of operating procedures to reduce volume
and radioactive level of effluents, and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: writes manuals to instruct workers on
Code 2143 changes in work procedures. Advises
Title Environmental Engineers management on selection of land suitable
for use as nuclear waste disposal sites and
2143.0400 on establishment of effective safety,
operating, and closure procedures.
Waste Management Engineer,
Radioactive Materials
Code 2143
Waste-Management Engineer,
Radioactive Materials designs,
implements, and tests systems and
procedures to reduce volume and disposal 2143.0500
of nuclear waste materials and Pollution Control Engineer
contaminated objects. Identifies objects
contaminated by exposure to radiation, Pollution-Control Engineer plans and
such as trash, workers' clothing, and conducts engineering studies to analyse
discarded tools and equipment. Analyses and evaluate pollution problems, methods
samples of sludge and liquid effluents of pollution control and methods of
resulting from operation of nuclear testing pollution sources to determine
reactors to determine level of physiochemical nature and concentration
radioactivity in substances and potential of contaminants. Reviews data collected
for retention of radioactivity, using from pollution emission sources. Performs
radioactivity counters and chemical and engineering calculations to determine
electronic analysers. Refers to state and pollution emissions from various industrial
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sources and to evaluate effectiveness of work in the workshop at different stages

pollution control equipment. Reviews of production to ensure maintenance of
compliance schedules and inspection correct standards. Conducts method
reports to ensure compliance with studies, time and motion studies and
pollution control regulations. determines efficient and economical way
Recommends issuance or denial of of production. Directs repairs and
permits for industries to construct or maintenance of workshop tools,
operate facilities. Advises enforcement equipment and accessories to ensure
personnel of noncompliance or efficient operation. Ensures safety
unsatisfactory compliance with measures and observance of factory laws
regulations. Develops or modifies and statutory provisions. Examines
techniques for monitoring pollution. indents and directs checking of outgoing
Calibrates and adjusts pollution control and incoming stores according to
monitors to ensure accurate functioning specifications. May specialize in
of instruments. manufacture and erection of oil engines,
turbines, machines, tools, earth moving
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: equipment, concrete mixers, etc. May
Code 2143 teach in engineering institutions.
Family 2144 Code 2144
Mechanical Engineers Title Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers conduct research; 2144.0101

advise on design, and direct production of Process Design Engineer
machines, aircraft, ships, machinery and
industrial plant equipment and systems; Process Design Engineer needs to design,
advise on and direct their functioning, develop, and evaluate integrated systems
maintenance and repair; or study and for achieving QCD of the production
advise on mechanical aspects of particular process.
materials, products or processes.
2144.0100 QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6404
Mechanical Engineer, General QP NOS Name Process Design
Engineer L6
Mechanical Engineer, General plans, NSQF Level 6
designs and supervises installation,
operation, production and maintenance of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
machines and equipment. Prepares Code 2144
drawings with specifications showing Title Mechanical Engineers
details of construction and directs
installation of machinery and equipment. 2144.0102
Studies performance of existing Process Try-out Engineer
machinery and suggests improvements to Process Try-out Engineer needs to
obtain optimum efficiency. Supervises conduct process trials for achieving QCD
technical side of production. Inspects of the production process
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Qualification Pack Details: Title Mechanical Engineers

QP NOS Name Process Try-out 2144.0105
Engineer L4 Manager, Process Engineering
NSQF Level 4
Manager, Process Engineering needs to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: develop and implement manufacturing
Code 2144 processes by planning, conducting techno
Title Mechanical Engineers commercial feasibility analysis and
procuring the facilities, tools, gauges and
2144.0103 equipment required. They are also
Process Try-out Technician responsible for process review of new
processes and suggest modifications in
Process Try-out Technician needs to order to improve the QCT targets.
conduct process trials for achieving QCD
of the production process Qualification Pack Details:
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Name Manager, Process
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6409 Engineering
QP NOS Name Process Try-out NSQF Level 7
Technician
Code 2144
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Mechanical Engineers
Code 2144
Title Mechanical Engineers 2144.0106
Manager-Product Lifecycle
2144.0104 Management
Process Validation Executive
Manager-Product Lifecycle Management
Process Validation Executive needs to needs to understand and manage the
validate the manufacturing processes by information flow pertaining to lifecycle of
planning for the activity, conducting the different products from the R&D
trials for the new process and suggest department of the organization.
modifications in order to improve the QCT
targets. Qualification Pack Details:
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Name Manager-Product
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6408 Lifecycle
QP NOS Name Process Validation Management Level
Executive 6
NSQF Level 5 NSQF Level 6

Code 2144 Code 2144
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Title Mechanical Engineers Establishes a design brief, further allocate

responsibilities and resources to each
2144.0200 activity, and ensures that the designing
Designer, Machine process is completed within agreed
deadlines complying with all relevant
Designer, Machine; Mechanical Engineer, regulations, identifying design options,
Designs; Machine Designer plans and evaluation of design options and their
designs various types of machines, tools presentation in suitable formats, creating
and equipment for manufacture or detailed designs and models using 2D and
experiment. Studies details and 3D software for design and obtaining
performance of existing machinery. design validations from production and
Examines manufacturing process, maintenance considerations.
production cost, wastage, etc. for
preparing improved designs. Calculates Qualification Pack Details:
data and develops new designs of QP NOS Reference CSC/Q0405
machines, tools and equipment involving QP NOS Name Designer-
manufacture, repairs, replacement or Mechanical
modification to effect improvement. NSQF Level 6
Prepares sketches, drawings etc. showing
new features, dimensions, specifications, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
working details, limits (accuracy) and all Code 2144
other necessary information for accurate, Title Mechanical Engineers
easy and economical production. Advices
party and management on various 2144.0300
technical (Mechanical) problems with Tool Engineer
regard to construction, erection and
installation of machinery, production Tool Engineer; Tool Designer; Mechanical
methods, alteration and modification of Engineer, Tools designs and supervises
machines, tools and equipment purchase manufacture of tools, jigs, fixtures,
of plants and materials, machine and gauges, cutters and other mechanical
building lay out, etc. May prepare designs equipment and get those already used
for submitting tenders for machines and and reconditioned, if possible, for further
equipment. May specialize in preparing a use. Studies production methods, feed
design of a particular type of machinery in and speed of tools and machines used,
any specific industry. required hardness and finish of products
prescribed and standard of accuracy
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: desired. Calculates size of tools from
Code 2144 drawings or samples. Determines
Title Mechanical Engineers materials, tools and machines to be used,
hardness and tampering temperatures
2144.0201 etc. Prepares sketches or drawings with
Designer-Mechanical complete specifications, accuracy required
and relevant instructions for manufacture.
Designer-Mechanical understands the Observes work and checks it at different
customer’s requirement with respect to stages of production such as machining,
the mechanical engineering equipment. feeling, hardening, tempering, grinding,
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lapping etc. with precision instruments 2144.0401

such as micrometres, Vernier, slip gauges, Mechanical Engineer, Production
sine-bar shadow-graph, hardness testing
machine etc. to ensure that work is being Mechanical Engineer, Production;
done to required accuracy. Inspects Production Engineer, Mechanical plans
finished product, observes performance processes and directs manufacture of
to ensure required accuracy and certifies products by efficient methods at
conformity to precision standards. economical cost and according to time
Examines used tools, gauges, fixers, schedule. Studies drawings or blue-prints
cutters etc., determines if they can be to ascertain various specifications of
further used with prescribed accuracy by products to be manufactured. Plans
minor repairs, such as for replacement of manufacture, sequence of operations and
component, hardening, tipping (brazing or machines to be used according to work
welding required type of steel cutting load. Maintains loading (work load)
edge on tool) etc. and gets them figures of all machines and ensures that
reconditioned, if possible. May check tools loads are balanced and within prescribed
and cutters periodically and ensure their capacity of the plant and equipment.
proper maintenance. May specialize in Considers estimated cost, devises time
designing particular type of tools such as saving and economical method of
press-tools, form cutters, hammer dies production. Checks work by sight and with
etc. measuring instruments at different stages
of production, or supervises Viewers in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: this activity to ensure conformity with
Code 2144 prescribed standards and tolerances
Title Mechanical Engineers (limits). Arranges collection and storing of
manufactured articles, rejected
2144.0301 components and cut pieces for reuse or
Equipment Designer sale as appropriate. Issues work orders to
different shops (sections) and follows
Equipment Designer is also known as Tool progress and production control system to
Designer. Individuals at this job need to time schedule. Devises alternative
design details of the equipment methods of production in case of
mechanisms, fixtures, tools, gauges and breakdown or other delay. Advises
other instruments for manufacturing and Maintenance Engineer regarding repairs
measuring the quality standards of the and overhauling of machines when
production process. required or according to schedule. May
specialize in production of particular type
Qualification Pack Details: of product. May advise Tool Engineer to
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6405 change design of tool to suit production
QP NOS Name Equipment Designer requirements. May specialize in process
L5 planning and be designated as Process
NSQF Level 5 Engineer.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Qualification Pack Details:

Code 2144 QP NOS Reference ASC/Q5103
Title Mechanical Engineers
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QP NOS Name Product joining or other activities, such as

Conceptualization performance and process improvement.
Manager
NSQF Level 7 Qualification Pack Details:
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Reference CSC/Q1201
Code 2144 QP NOS Name Production Engineer
Title Mechanical Engineers NSQF Level 5

Product Conceptualization Engineer Code 2144
Product Conceptualization Engineer is
responsible for broad level idea 2144.0500
generation, collecting data for performing Mechanical Engineer, Structural
sensitivity, trend, economic etc. analysis.
Collating information for conducting Mechanical Engineer, Structural;
internal and external benchmarking, Structural Engineer plans, designs and
supporting the Product Conceptualization supervises construction and erection of
Manager in creation of SQFD, steel structures. Prepares tentative plans,
understanding regulatory environment sketches and diagrams of structures to be
and also further supports in assimilation erected giving details of steel or metal
of Cross Functional Teams parts to be used, elevation to be given etc.
Visits site of construction to familiarize
Qualification Pack Details: with conditions and problems involved.
QP NOS Reference Decides type of materials to be used, size
ASC/Q5101 of structures required, load requirements,
QP NOS Name Product etc. Designs structure and prepares final
Conceptualization drawings indicating size, shape, strength
Engineer and type of materials required. Supervises
NSQF Level 6 construction of structures and renders
spot advice while foundations are dug or
during construction. Conducts tests on
strength of materials, physical and
Code 2144
chemical properties of metals used, etc.
Inspects existing structures and devises
suitable measures for repairs and
2144.0403 replacements of worn out or defective
Production Engineer parts. May specialize in designing and
erection of ship structure, steel bridges,
Production Engineers apply their skills and multi-storeyed buildings, trusses, water
knowledge at a specialist level. The range tanks, etc.
of production processes could include
manufacturing operations, such as Qualification Pack Details:
machining, fabrication, welding, material QP NOS Reference
finishing or manufacture, assembly, QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
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Title Mechanical Engineers Code 2144
2144.0600 2144.0601
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Service Engineer-Breakdown
Service
Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance plans
repairs, undertakes overhauling of Service Engineer-Breakdown Service
machines and equipment and maintains deliver breakdown service for a range of
them in proper working order. Observes mechanical equipment. It also involves
working of machines and equipment to identifying customer requirements,
determine their capacity and maximum decision making on the need for repair,
efficiency. Plans and draws up programme replacement or modification,
of running repairs and periodic communication with the customer on the
overhauling of machines, plants and course of action required, applying
equipment avoiding disruption to work maintenance engineering techniques to
schedule as far as possible. Prepares equipment or component modification or
maintenance instruction charts indicating repair, planning for spares based on
special care and precautions to be taken probability of failure/wear and tear and
during servicing and overhauling work, criticality of the component/machine for
particularly of machines meant for production and carrying out Root Cause
precision work. Ensures that all moving Analysis for repeated/long breakdowns to
parts of machinery are properly oiled and find out a permanent solution.
greased. Undertakes periodical inspection
of plants, machinery, equipment, belting, Qualification Pack Details:
etc., recommends repairs or replacements QP NOS Reference CSC/Q0503
as necessary and condemns unserviceable QP NOS Name Service Engineer-
ones. Supervises maintenance team and Breakdown Service
Mill Wright Fitters and enforces placing of NSQF Level 5
covers, guards, fencing, etc. for safety as ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
prescribed by factory laws. Checks Code 2144
repaired under overhauled plants and Title Mechanical Engineers
machinery to ensure correct performance,
efficiency and accuracy and certifies them
2144.0700
as fit for operation. Attends to
breakdowns, undertakes immediate Mechanical Engineer, Automobile
repairs or makes alternative
arrangements, as appropriate, to avoid Mechanical Engineer, Automobile;
hindrance to production as far as possible. Automobile Engineer designs new models
May install and erect new machines. and plans manufacture and repairs of
cars, trucks and other motor vehicles.
Studies performance of different type and
models of automobiles and designs new
QP NOS Reference
models or types of vehicles by application
QP NOS Name
of engineering data, formulae and
NSQF Level
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principles of heat engines and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

thermodynamics to give better Code 2144
performance, appearance and durability Title Mechanical Engineers
according to current demand in market or
customers’ needs. Plans manufacture or 2144.0800
repairs, prepares estimates and makes
Automobile Designer
arrangement of supply of necessary
spares. Supervises assembly or repair
Automobile Designer designs and drafts
work, arranges necessary modifications
working layouts and master drawings of
and replacements of parts, gets tuning
automobile components, assemblies, and
and adjustments done and checks
systems from specifications, sketches,
completed vehicle for efficiency and
models, prototype or verbal instructions,
roadworthiness. May specialize in
applying knowledge of automotive vehicle
designing or repairs of particular types of
design, engineering principles,
petrol or diesel vehicle. May undertake
manufacturing processes and limitations,
motorcycle and scooter repairs. May be
and conventional and computer drafting
designated as Service Engineer, Service
techniques and procedures, using drafting
Manager or Works Manager if placed as in
instruments and computerised work aids.
charge of motor transport workshop.
Analyses specifications, sketches,
engineering drawings, ideas and related
Qualification Pack Details: design data to determine critical factors
QP NOS Reference affecting design of components based on
QP NOS Name knowledge of previous designs and
NSQF Level manufacturing processes and limitations.
Draws rough sketches and performs
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: mathematical computations to develop
Code 2144 design and work out detailed
Title Mechanical Engineers specifications of components. Applies
knowledge of mathematical formulas and
2144.0701 physical laws and uses conventional and
Prototyping Engineer computerized work aids to make
Prototyping Engineer ensures that calculations. Performs preliminary and
assembly line fitters are assembling advanced work in development of
the prototype electrical and mechanical working layouts and final master drawings
components as per the New Product adequate for detailing parts and units of
requirement and the machine design. Makes revisions to size, shape and
shop/casting shop/forging shop are arrangement of parts to create practical
preparing designs. Confers with AUTOMOBILE
various aggregates through different ENGINEER and others on staff to resolve
machining operations design problems. Specializes in design of
specific type of body or chassis
Qualification Pack Details: components, assemblies or systems, such
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q8301 as door panels, chassis frame and
QP NOS Name Prototyping supports, or braking system.
Engineer
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QP NOS Reference Modeller is broadly responsible for

QP NOS Name visualization of the final product; develop
NSQF Level clay model from the design, transforming
the sketch into digital data i.e., three
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: dimensional shape and building mock-up
Code 2144 which is as close as possible to the
Title Mechanical Engineers real object. A modeller’s working
characteristics include rapid generation of
2144.0801 styling ideas, flexibility in combing existing
alternatives and creating aesthetically
Product Design Engineer
appealing representations.
Product Design Engineer. The role is
largely responsible for understanding the Qualification Pack Details:
product requirements and all inputs fixed QP NOS Reference ASC/Q8101
by the product conceptualization team. QP NOS Name Modeller
Supports in fixing the necessary NSQF Level 6
specifications of product design through
use of CAD & CAE systems. The role is ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
further responsible for transformation of Code 2144
functional architecture to physical Title Mechanical Engineers
architecture keeping in view FMEA
indicators, telematics, human machine 2144.0803
interface, ergonomics, parameters for Product Design Engineer
reliability and validity etc. PLM Product
Design Engineer is broadly responsible Product Design Engineer is broadly
designing the product using CAD & CAE responsible for designing the
systems by understanding all the product product using CAD & CAE systems by
requirements. The role is also responsible understanding all the product
for supporting the manager in ensuring requirements. The role is also responsible
that the designed product includes for supporting the manager in ensuring
aspects related to telematics, human that the designed product includes
machine interface, ergonomics and design aspects related to telematics, human
FMEA. machine interface, ergonomics and design
FMEA
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q8103 Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Product Design QP NOS Reference ASC/Q8102
Manager QP NOS Name Product Design
NSQF Level 7 Engineer
NSQF Level 6
Title Mechanical Engineers Code 2144
2144.0802
Modeller
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2144.0804 complete layout drawings. Compiles stress

Prototyping Manager analysis data resulting from testing of
experimental component and prepares
Prototyping Manager needs to stay reports, charts and graphs for use by
abreast of technology advancements in engineering personnel in making design
CAD/CAM/CAE hardware and software, decisions. Inspects various units and
constantly striving to apply technology components of aircraft such as engine,
which will help to reduce development airframe, landing gear, electrical system,
lead times. He also needs to work with the various instruments, generator, starters,
Managers of Engineering and Testing to auto-pilot mechanism etc. before and
evaluate and recommend improvements after flight according to chart and gets
to the product development process in necessary repairs, replacement and
accordance with corporate market. adjustments done by respective aircraft
mechanics. Issues daily certificate of
safety for flight after checking and
ensuring airworthiness and signals Pilot
QP NOS Name Prototyping
for taking off. May specialize in aero-
Manager
engine or airframe and conduct their
NSQF Level 7
overhaul. May conduct air crash enquiries
to find out cause of crash and suggest
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: remedial measures.
Code 2144
Code 2144
2144.0900 Title Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineer, Aeronautical
2144.1000
Mechanical Engineer, Aeronautical;
Mechanical Engineer, Marine
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer develops
and modifies designs of aircraft structural
Mechanical Engineer, Marine; Marine
and missile systems and maintains their
Engineer plans, designs and supervises
air-worthiness. Analyses comprehensive
construction and erection of all
or incomplete engineering sketches,
mechanical equipment of ships, boats,
drawings and notes to evaluate
tugs, dredgers etc., installs and maintains
manufacturing and functional
motors, engines, boilers and auxiliaries
practicability of proposed design. Draws
and carries out their periodic overhaul.
preliminary sketches and applies
Inspects ships and other marine vessels to
mathematical formulae, physical laws and
assess type and nature of repairs
fundamental aerodynamics theory to
required, prepares estimate of costs and
develop detailed drawings and
seeks approval from the owner. Examines
specifications of structures or systems
and approves parts, equipment and
such as rib assemblies, struts, landing
materials to be used for additional work
gear, weight, strength etc. Designs
or replacement of worn parts and draws
components to be cast or machined from
programme of work to be done.
metal stock. Selects standard components
Supervises and controls subordinates
such as gears, motors, relays etc. for
attending to repairs on erection work.
incorporation in drawing and drafts
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Watches performance and ensures NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF

efficiency of mechanical equipment fitted OCCUPATIONS
to ships. May devise new or effect
improvement in existing equipment. May ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
specialize in erection and installation of Code 2144
electric motors or special heating and Title Mechanical Engineers
ventilating system of ships.
Qualification Pack Details: 2144.1200
QP NOS Reference Mechanical Engineer, Air-
QP NOS Name
Conditioning
NSQF Level
Mechanical Engineer, Air Conditioning;
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Mechanical Engineer, Refrigeration;
Code 2144 Refrigeration Engineer designs, assembles,
Title Mechanical Engineers installs and maintains air conditioning,
refrigerating or ventilating plants and
2144.1100 accessories in buildings, mills, storage
Architect, Naval rooms, mines, etc., for obtaining and
maintaining required degree of
Architect Naval designs and oversees temperature, relative humidity and air
construction and repair of marine craft motion, or for exhaust and supply of fresh
and floating structures. Studies design air. Surveys premises or rooms for
proposals and specifications to establish installation of equipment. Works out
basic characteristics of craft, such as size, technical details of erection of machinery,
weight, speed, propulsion, armament, alteration of existing structures etc.,
cargo, displacement, draft, crew and prepares estimate of costs and gets it
passenger compliments, and fresh or salt approved. Installs unit or machinery by
water service. Supervises construction assembling various parts like refrigerant
and testing of prototype in model basin pressure pipe, refrigerant condensers,
and develops sectional and water line compressors, etc. by welding chilled water
curves of hull to establish centre of piping, setting thermal insulation,
gravity, ideal hull form and buoyancy and connecting pipe for supply of water, etc.
stability data. Designs complete hull and Ensures that the premise or room is
superstructure according to specifications airtight so that cooled air does not escape
and tests data, in conformity with and that meters indicating pressure,
standards of safety, efficiency and temperature, etc. record correct readings.
economy. Designs layout of craft interior Ensures that various electric motors,
including cargo space, passenger pumps, steam boilers and ammonia and
compartments, ladder wells and Freon compressor units work
elevators. Confers with Marine Engineer satisfactorily. Tests temperature and
to establish arrangements of boiler room humidity controls (electric and pneumatic
equipment and propulsion machinery, type). Records temperature produced by
heating and ventilating systems, machines and makes necessary settings
refrigeration equipment, piping, and other and adjustments to produce desired
functional equipment. May be known as temperature. Supervises work of
Architect Marine; Naval Designer. mechanics engaged in repairing and
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overhauling of refrigeration machines and material flow accordingly in order to

other accessories. May specialize in a minimize both human and machine
particular branch of refrigeration or air movement and ensure optimal efficiency
conditioning. of the human-machine combination.

Title Mechanical Engineers QP NOS Name Industrial Engineer
(Workstation
2144.1301 Design)
Layout Engineer NSQF Level 4
Layout Engineer needs to design, develop ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

and implement the integrated facility Code 2144
layouts for the organization by planning Title Mechanical Engineers
and
positioning employees, materials, 2144.1401
machines, equipment, and other Service Engineer-Installation
manufacturing supports and facilities for
minimization of waste and material Service Engineer-Installation job involves
handling cost; thereby providing smooth technical ability to understand various
flow of work, material, and information machine/foundation drawings, surveying
throughout the organization the site, checking of foundation wherever
required, facilitating foundation load tests
Qualification Pack Details: if required, taking necessary clearances
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6403 organizing the movement of equipment to
QP NOS Name Layout Engineer be installed, including safe unloading of
Level 5 machine parts near the site, and
NSQF Level 5 performing the levelling, aligning and
coupling the connection of sub-
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: assemblies, and the alignment and
Code 2144 connection to external units, such as
Title Mechanical Engineers power supplies, hydraulic and pneumatic
assemblies, etc. Carrying out tests
2144.1302 (wherever required) as per standards
prescribed.
Industrial Engineer (Workstation
Design)
QP NOS Reference CSC/Q0501
Industrial Engineer (Workstation Design)
QP NOS Name Service Engineer-
needs to design develop and
Installation
implement the layout of the workstations
NSQF Level 4
used for manufacturing processes by
positioning the tools, equipment and
manpower along with the alignment of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2144
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2144.1402 Chemical Engineers conduct research and

Service Engineer-Installation and develop advice and direct commercial-
scale chemical processes and production
Commissioning
of various substances and items, such as
crude oil, petroleum derivatives, food and
Service Engineer-Installation and
drinks, medicines, or synthetic materials.
Commissioning job involves obtaining
They direct maintenance and repair of
clearance to carry out the commissioning
chemical plants and equipment and study
activities, running equipment at reduced
and advise on chemical aspects of
power and speed/flow to check for leaks,
particular materials, products or
etc. and checking for correct functioning,
processes.
loading incrementally, making dry runs,
making the machine ready for actual job
prove out and making any necessary 2145.0100
adjustments to achieve the specification Chemical Engineer, General
parameters.
Chemical Engineer, General; Process
Qualification Pack Details: Engineer, Chemical Engineering directs
QP NOS Reference CSC/Q0502 and supervises operations of chemical
QP NOS Name Service Engineer – plants and equipment for dissolving
Installation and filtration, evaporation, dehydration,
Commissioning reduction, concentration, combination,
NSQF Level 4 crystallization, and all other unit
operations for manufacture of heavy
chemicals, fine chemicals, etc., according
to specifications. Studies existing
Code 2144
processes or equipment used, their
efficiency and production level. Conducts
research into principles of chemistry,
2144.9900 physics, thermodynamics etc., to develop
Mechanical Engineers, Other new process and to improve design of
equipment for increasing efficiency of
Mechanical Engineers, Other include all production. Directs and supervises
other Mechanical Engineers, such as those operations, dehydration, reduction,
engaged in research, testing of concentration, combination,
equipment, rendering technical advice or crystallization, etc. for manufacture of
mechanical engineering problems, such as heavy chemicals, fine chemicals according
installing machine foundations, erecting to specifications. Supervises installation of
structural steel, transportation facilities equipment for production on commercial
etc. not elsewhere classified. scale. Studies chemical characteristics of
chemicals or chemical products, such as
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: acids, rayon and dyes developed in the
Code 2144 laboratory and devises processes and
Title Mechanical Engineers equipment for their manufacture.
Designs, constructs and studies operation
Family 2145 of pilot plants to test efficiency of process
Chemical Engineers before construction of full-size
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equipment. Plans layout of plants to workers operating grinders, mixers, vats,

obtain maximum operating efficiency and stills, reactors, evaporators and other
supervises installation of equipment. equipment to ensure efficient treatment
Supervises and co-ordinates activities of of raw materials by chemicals, mechanical
workers, operating grinders, mixers, vats, and other means. Establishes and
stills reactors and other equipment to enforces standards for testing and
ensure efficient treatment of raw inspecting machinery and equipment.
materials by chemical, mechanical and Tenders technical service to maintain out-
other means. May specialize in a put or performance and equipment at a
particular phase of chemical engineering, most favourable economic point. May
such as supervision of construction or draw out specifications for procuring
operation of plants and works and be equipment and machinery for specific
designated accordingly. duties. May inspect and supervise
erection of plants. May specialize in any
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: engineering field such as consulting,
Code 2145 technical sales and service, testing,
Title Chemical Engineers purchasing and teaching at the University
level.
2145.0200
Designer, Chemical Engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2145
Designer, Chemical Engineering designs Title Chemical Engineers
and plans lay-out and supervises
installation of chemical plants and 2145.0300
equipment for manufacture of heavy and Chemical Engineer, Paints and
fine chemicals, paper pulps, cements Varnish
rayon, oils, soaps, coke, coke oven by-
products etc. Prepares plans, diagrams Chemical Engineer Paints and Varnish
and sketches for new chemical plants to develops new or improved techniques for
be erected. Prepares project reports, manufacturing paint and varnish by
selects processes based on techno various chemical processes. Selects raw
economic study; studies working of materials for manufacture of paint or
existing plants, production processes, varnish and determines proportion of
economics of costs etc. Undertakes basic ingredient such as zinc oxide, baryte,
costing in relation to cost of products colour pigments, natural resins, synthetic
manufactured. Conducts research to resins and solvents, linseed oil, etc.,
develop new and improved chemical according to quality and type of paint,
manufacturing processes or to obtain such as stiff paints, industrial paints, etc.,
additional information in commercial to be manufactured. Tests viscosity, film,
production possibilities. Designs full size drying time, covering capacity, durability
plant after determining the kind of of paint under manufacture by applying it
equipment required and ascertaining on surface of a wall or a metal sheet.
optimum conditions and other essential Develops techniques for improved and
factors. Estimates capital cost for economical productions. May advice and
installation of plants and cost of plant look after packing of paints and varnish.
operation and co-ordinates activities of May indent and stock sufficient raw
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materials to meet daily requirements. Code 2145

May work out cost of manufacture for Title Chemical Engineers
new products. May be designated as
Chemical Engineer, Dyes if engaged in 2145.0500
manufacturing dyes. Chemical Engineer, Petroleum
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Chemical Engineer, Petroleum; Petroleum

Code 2145 Refining Engineer develops new or
Title Chemical Engineers improved techniques for treatment and
refining of petroleum, extracts by-
2145.0400 products, designs and supervises
Chemical Engineer, Drugs and Acids construction, installation and operation of
equipment, plant, and works for such
Chemical Engineer, Drugs and Acids refining. Conducts test runs and surveys
develops new or improved techniques for refining equipment and plant operations.
manufacturing drugs and acids according Works out material and energy balances
to prescribed formulae. Studies details of as well as economic evaluation of
products producing methods employed in balances. Prepares process designs, cost
existing processes or in laboratory. estimates, technical reports and records
Undertakes process research to check on operating and technical data. Observes
details and to obtain additional and records day to day refining operating
information on possible improvements in data for analysing plant performance and
process. Supervises installation of new recommends measures to improve
equipment or alterations to existing operating efficiency, reduce cost and
equipment. Supervises and co-ordinates increase production capacity. Checks
activities of workers operating grinders, product quality, deviation and follows up
mixers vats, stills, heaters, condensers and difficulties in blending, viscosity, vapour
other equipment to ensure efficient pressure and other specifications.
treatment of raw materials by chemical, Analyses all losses such as oil, fuel, gas,
mechanical and other means. Checks and chemical, utilities and catalyst, deduction
controls temperature, water feed, cooling of flare gas etc., calculates material and
limits etc., in the plant. Sends samples of energy balance for given refinery unit and
products to laboratory to ensure required decides or recommends product pattern
standard of product. Directs adjustments after studying market requirements.
to plant according to results of laboratory Prepares drawings of process designs and
tests or quality requirements. Develops other engineering drawings as required.
new and improved processes at economic May prepare process designs and assist in
cost. Maintains equipment and machinery preparation of complete designs.
in perfect working condition and at
optimum level of efficiency. May ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
specialize in specific fields of manufacture Code 2145
of particular drugs and undertake Title Chemical Engineers
research in such subjects. May teach
students in chemical engineering. 2145.0600
Chemical Engineer, Fertilizers
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Chemical Engineer, Fertilizers plans, improvements in process or in commercial

designs and installs various types of production possibilities. Directs and
chemical plants, equipment and supervises various processes to get
machinery for manufacture of fertilizers. maximum efficiency, consistent with
Prepares plans showing layout of plant quality and statutory obligations.
equipment for manufacture of fertilizers. Supervises installations of new equipment
Supervises erection of plant and various or alterations to existing equipment and
ancillary machinery and equipment. Test- co-ordinates activities of workers engaged
runs and surveys on equipment and plant in preparation of food material such as
operations and works out material and dairy products, baby-foods, dehydration
energy balance as well as economic of vegetables, canning of food, etc. May
evaluation of balances. Instructs undertake process research or report to
subordinates in charging plant with research division for proper investigation
prescribed quantity of raw materials like any inexplicable and exceptional
phosphates, bone meal, acids, etc. phenomenon.
Controls pressure, temperature, acid feed,
cooling limits etc. of plant and sends ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
samples of finished or semi-finished Code 2145
product to chemist for analysis. Checks Title Chemical Engineers
that bones are properly cooked, dried and
ground to prescribed fineness. Develops
2145.0800
new and improved processes at economic
cost. Maintains plant and equipment at Technologist, Food/Chemical
optimum level of efficiency. May prepare Engineer
process designs and assist in preparation
of complete designs. May design new Technologist, Food devises new or
equipment. May specialize in particular improved technique for processing,
branch of manufacture of fertilizers. May conservation, preservation, utilisation and
undertake research and teach students in evaluation of content of new food stuffs
universities. generated from plant and animal life and
suitable for human consumption and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: animal breed. Conducts research
Code 2145 processes to create new foods, improves
Title Chemical Engineers existing techniques to economise
processing and also to impart better
values and taste to food, such as cold
2145.0700
storage of perishable, meat, fish, etc.,
Chemical Engineer, Food canning, pickling, dehydration of fruits
and vegetable etc. evolves measures, such
Chemical Engineer, Food develops new or as infestation control, fungicidal
improved methods and techniques of treatment and insecticidal storage to
food processing in manufacture of protect foods from spoilage and damage.
Vanaspati, dairy and other food products. Examines food stuff contamination,
Studies and checks details of products adulteration, food value, etc. by
producing methods employed in existing biochemical and nutrition tests and
process or in laboratory to obtain quality control measures. Develops
additional information on possible through research, new methods and
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processes for recovering useful and their efficient utilisation as domestic fuel.
utilisable by-products from industrial and Studies coal gasification by conducting
domestic wastes of food stuffs. May tests on by-product fuels and inferior coal
control and guide transformation process, for evolving improved and purified
such as blending, anti-oxidisation and process of manufacturing domestic and
microbiological and sanitary measures. industrial gas and of utilising gas for
synthesis of chemicals and oils,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: undertakes combustion studies in respect
Code 2145 of by-products fuels, middling and rejects
Title Chemical Engineers their utilisation in power generation for
developing suitable small boiler pulverised
2145.0900 coal burners and for developing
economical combustion techniques.
Technologist, Fuel
Determines nature of crude petroleum
and related correlation indices for
Technologist, Fuel analyses physical and
developing processes of upgrading
chemical properties of fuels (solid, liquid
kerosene fractions of crude, producing
and gaseous) in laboratories and plants,
diesel oil from coal tar fractions and
and develops improved processes and
utilising surplus motor spirit production
techniques for optimum utilisation of
etc. Conducts investigations on recovery
their heating capacity. Undertakes coal
and utilisation of by-products like gas, tar,
surveys in field stations for quantitative
benzole and liquor for extraction of
and qualitative assessment of fuel
industrially useful chemicals and acids,
resources. Determines wash ability
and on conversion coal, coal dust and
characteristics, nature and utilisation
slacks and other colliery and washery
potentialities of different kinds of fuel.
rejects into soil conditioners and organic
Investigates properties of low-grade coals
nitrogenous fertilizers. Undertakes studies
by experiments to determine their
on evolving methods of briquetting lignite,
suitability for producing domestic and
their carbonisation and preparation of
metallurgical coke required for recovery
coke from them, development of coil
of by-products, like tar, gas etc. and
products from coal and other raw
extraction of chemicals from them by low-
indigenous materials, improving,
temperature carbonisation (heating in
developing and standardizing methods of
absence of air). Organizes and conducts
sampling, analysis and testing of coal,
experimental studies on high-temperature
coke and other fuels, synthesis of liquid
carbonisation in relation to optimum
fuels like petroleum diesel, kerosene, etc.
utilisation of superior coking coal,
from coal by direct and indirect methods
upgrading inferior coal, blending sub-
of hydrogenation, statistical analysis, and
standard coking coal with prime coking
programming and survey of scientific and
coal, adoption of improved iron and steel
industrial data. Undertakes fundamental
melting techniques, etc. for purposes of
studies in different fields; designs high
production of metallurgical coke and
and low-pressure gas storage and
conservation of coking coal reserves.
distribution system, and appliances for
Determines briquetting potentialities of
utilizing fuel gas, of varying
fine coal, coke dust and lignite and
characteristics. May render technical
develops improved methods of
assistance to industries and other
briquetting, by experimental studies, for
agencies on problems of fuel, and
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specialize in particular kind of fuel: solid, materials and reduction of industrial

liquid and gaseous fuel. wastage; evolves new production
techniques and improves old ones for
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: production of varieties of quality paper at
Code 2145 economic and competitive cost. May
Title Chemical Engineers supervise installation, operation and
maintenance of machinery and equipment
2145.1000 for production of paper.
Oil Technologist
Oil Technologist conducts research to Code 2145
develop new or improves processes for Title Chemical Engineers
manufacture of oil, soap, Vanaspati,
paints, varnish, perfumes, essential oils 2145.1200
and allied products etc. Studies physical Technologist, Alcohol
and chemical properties of raw materials
of oils, fats, oil products, e.g., oil seeds. Technologist, Alcohol conducts research
Observes extraction of oil by machine for manufacturing industrial and beverage
under different conditions and devises alcohols, rectified spirits and by-products.
methods, techniques and process for Receives cultures of different varieties of
analysis and better results. Designs and yeast from distilleries, documents them
fabricates chemical plants, tests refined into different varieties, tests them in
oil and other by-products by chemical laboratory, formulates results and
examination. Ensures that finished sanctions its use by public. Conducts
products like Vanaspati and other edibles technical instruction of distilleries to
conform to prescribed standards. Advices maintain efficiency at high level. Keeps
utilisation of by-products and waste technical control on fermentation,
products in manufacturing other grinding and distillation and advises
commercial products like soap, scents, distilleries and pharmacies in day to day
cylindering of oxygen, etc. and guides and technical problems. Advises excise
supervises operation of plants and department and Government on technical
processes to improve rates of output, matters connected with fermentation
product quality etc. industries. Inspects petrol mixing depots
to examine their procedure for
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: preparation of petrol mixture. Initiates
Code 2145 research problems connected with
Title Chemical Engineers fermentation industries and with
properties of liquid fuels. Analyses
2145.1100 products (intermediate and final) drawn
by various excise inspectors and examines
Technologist, Paper
technical efficiency data furnished by
various distilleries. Examines tools and
Technologist, Paper evolves and
equipment and premises periodically and
supervises chemical and technological
considers cases for extension. Builds up
processes for production of quality paper.
researches for development purpose,
Conducts research in laboratories for
recommends new application of alcohol
maximum utilisation of indigenous raw
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and suitable denaturants and preserves Technologist, Plastics evolves, adopts and
samples. supervises various processes for
manufacture of synthetic material, called
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: plastics. Carries out research in
Code 2145 laboratories to determine chemical
Title Chemical Engineers composition and physical qualities of
various raw materials and substances,
2145.1300 such as coal, petroleum, wood, cotton,
and evolves and adopts various processes,
Technologist, Rubber
viz. comparison, heat moulding,
lamination, calendaring, vacuum forming,
Technologist, Rubber develops production
fabrication, and spreading for production
processes for manufacture of rubber
of synthetic materials called plastics. Tests
products such as tyres, tubes, sports
finished products. May supervise and
goods, rubber gloves and hot bags.
guide production processes in factories.
Analyses physical and chemical properties
of raw materials such as crude rubber,
zinc oxide, acids, anti-oxidants, oil ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
softeners, colour pigments, etc. and Code 2145
evolves formulae for mixing raw materials Title Chemical Engineers
in different proportions for manufacturing
different types of rubber products like 2145.9900
tyres, tubes, industrial and domestic Chemical Engineers and
rubber goods etc. Conducts various tests Technologists, Other
in laboratory by mixing various chemicals
with rubber compounds and studying Chemical Engineers and Technologists,
their properties to determine new Other include all other Chemical Engineers
formulae of production processes. Tests who specialize in designing and installing
rubber products at each process of chemical plants, developing techniques of
production to ensure conformity to production processes, sales of plants and
prescribed standards and improvement in equipment and manufacture of bricks,
quality. Develops new rubber compounds pottery, glassware, plastics, paper, oil, fat,
and processes. Examines finished soaps, cosmetics, coal tar products, dye
products for quality, tensile strength, and stuffs, etc. not elsewhere classified.
hardness etc. using different machines.
May design new machinery or equipment ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
or make improvement in existing ones. Code 2145
May specialize in particular fields of Title Chemical Engineers
rubber manufacturing.
Family 2146
Code 2145
Title Chemical Engineers Mining Engineers, Metallurgists
2145.1400
Technologist, Plastics Mining Engineers, metallurgists and
related professionals conduct research on
and, design, develop and maintain
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commercial-scale methods of extracting known as Inspector of Mines; Mining

metals from their ores, or minerals, water, Officer; Conservator, Mines; depending on
oil or gas from the earth and of specialisation.
developing new alloys, ceramic and other
materials, or study and advise on mining ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
or metallurgical aspects of particular Code 2146
materials, products or processes. Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists
2146.0100
Mining Engineer, General 2146.0200
Mining Engineer, Non-metals
Mining Engineer, General plans, organizes
and supervises work of extracting metallic Mining Engineer, Non-Metals plans,
and non-metallic minerals from earth and organizes and supervises extracting of
their treatment prior to direct use or stratified deposits of solid non-metal
further processing. Studies geological and minerals like coal, fire clay, gypsum, mica,
topographical surveys to determine precious stones etc. from earth by various
location, size, inclination, etc. of mineral mining processes. Performs basic tasks
deposits. Decides upon most effective and similar to those of Mining Engineer,
economic techniques to be used. Prepares General but specializes in extraction of
working and development plans for coal, stone clay, diamond and other solid
mining operation including plans for non-metallic minerals by underground or
roadways, railways and power supply. surface operations and in their
Supervises and co-ordinates various preliminary treatment such as washing,
mining surveying and related operations ore dressing, etc.
such as preparation for entrance into
mine by driving of shaft or otherwise, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
transport, ventilation, roofing by providing Code 2146
supports etc. and arranges storage of Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists
explosives, blasting, haulage, sampling of and Related Professionals
mined materials, sand stowing, valuing
and related operations. Ensures safe
2146.0300
extraction and efficient working.
Supervises operations in treatment of Mining Engineer, Metal
minerals at mine or quarry such as
washing, crushing and re-dressing. Mining Engineer, Metals plans, organizes
Enforces safety measures and checks and supervises extraction of metallic ores
unauthorised exploitation of minerals. like gold, silver, copper, iron, manganese,
Supervises rescue operations when etc. and their preliminary treatment for
required. Maintains records and statistical further processing; performs basic tasks
data and prepares reports for similar to those of Mining Engineer,
Government and other authorities. May General but specializes in extraction of
advise Government regarding leasing of gold, silver, copper and other metallic
mineral properties and may collect rent minerals by underground or surface
and royalty from lessees. May undertake operations and in their preliminary
research in mining engineering. May be treatment by crushing and other means.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Engineer, Petroleum; Reservoir Engineer,

Code 2146 Crude Oil; Mud Engineer, Petroleum
Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists according to attainments and experience
and Related Professionals gained.

Mining Engineer, Petroleum and Code 2146
Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists
Gas
Mining Engineer, Petroleum and Gas
plans, organizes and supervises work of 2146.0500
extracting, storing and transporting Metallurgist, Extractive
petroleum and natural gas. Supervises
geographical and geophysical surveys and Metallurgist, Extractive; Production
studies earth samples and other data. Metallurgist; Process Metallurgist plans,
Recommends appropriate techniques for organizes and controls extraction of
drilling oil and gas wells, and for testing metals from ores, their conversion into
flow, pressure etc. of petroleum or gas. industrially useful products and
Advises on spacing and locating of wells, production of alloys. Analyses ore and
position and size of casing, location of determines methods of extraction of
cementing points, etc. Devises well metals to be employed such as
completion methods on basis of test pyrometallurgy (dry method, carried on at
results and sub-surface engineering elevated temperature in furnace),
features. Calculates reserves of petroleum hydrometallurgy (wet method, dissolving
and gas by studying core and fluid ore in suitable solvent and then
samples. Recommends optimum precipitating or depositing metal by
production methods consistent with suitable substance or electrolysis) or
conservation practices and later electrometallurgy (carried out at high
exploitation of field. Utilises suitable temperature and tapping metal in fused
surface and subsurface equipment and condition) depending on type, quality and
maintains it in working order. Treats well quantity of ore. Ensures maximum
by various physical and chemical means to economic extraction of metal or alloy of
maintain production. Dehydrates oil by best possible prescribed grade. Prescribes
various physical and chemical processes. temperatures, proportions of ingredients
Formulates and controls compositions of and chemicals to be added, solvents to be
drilling fluids and guards against used, voltage required and controls them
contamination or lost circulation of oil or at all stages of production. Supervises
gas. Obtains core and subsurface sampling production, and controls all operations
of reservoir fluids. Injects gas or fluids to such as smelting, calcining, roasting,
maintain production pressure. Initiates oxidising, flux, charging fusibility of
and supervises regulations regarding compounds, distillation, precipitation,
safety and fire protection. Maintains current, voltage, and deposition of metal.
accurate records of oil, gas and water Analyses samples at regular intervals,
production for engineering, royalty, tax records observations and makes needed
and other purposes. May be known as adjustments according to furnace and
Production Superintendent or Production bath (large lined metal trays) condition to
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ensure that metal or alloy produced

confirms to prescribed quality and Metallurgist Adaptive; Metallurgist,
quantity. May design and supervise Physical; Metallurgist, Mechanical
construction or repairs of furnace, bath, investigates properties and treatment of
etc. May test physical properties of metal metals and supervises production of basic
or alloy produced for quality control and metals and alloys. Conducts microscopic
identify area of improvement. (both low and high magnification),
spectroscopic, X-Ray, and other studies of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: metals and alloys to determine their
Code 2146 physical characteristic such as crystalline
Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists structure, dispersion of alloy particles
and Related Professionals through basic metal and presence of
impurities, fractures and other defects in
2146.0501 metal samples. Develops techniques for
rolling, alloying, casting, forging, drawing
Manager Heat
(metal drawing), spinning, die casting,
Treatment/Metallurgist welding, heat-treating etc. to obtain
desired characteristics, such as ductility,
Manager Heat Treatment/Metallurgist is malleability, elasticity, plasticity,
responsible for supervising the various toughness, hardness, strength, etc. Tests
heat treatment operations like samples at different stages of production,
Carburizing, Tempering, Nitriding, adopting pressure and other suitable
Induction Hardening and Quenching, devices and apparatus to determine their
maintaining process and output compliance with prescribed standards.
parameters viz. Temperature, cycle time, Undertakes designing of mills and assists
bath concentrations and hardness, Electrical and Mechanical Engineers in
strength, microstructure,, guiding repairs and maintenance.
operatives and technicians to complete
the assigned task, maintaining a safe and
healthy working environment and
Code 2146
maintaining records related to production,
Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists
rejections, material movement and
manpower productivity for a line/shift.
2146.9900
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q3903 Mining Engineers, Metallurgists
QP NOS Name Manager Heat and Related Professionals, Other
Treatment
/Metallurgist Mining Engineers, Metallurgists and
NSQF Level 6 Related Professionals, Other include all
other Mining Engineers and metallurgists,
such as those engaged in developing new
types of alloys, supervising construction
Code 2144
and repair of metallurgical furnaces,
testing physical properties of metals and
2146.0600 alloys etc. and consultation for planning
Metallurgists, Adaptive and extraction of mineral product,
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conducting research in sampling of Group 215

precious metals, fumes and ores etc. not
elsewhere classified. Electro-technology Engineers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Electro-technology Engineers conduct

Code 2146 research and design, advise, plan and
Title Mining Engineers, Metallurgists direct the construction and operation of
and Related Professionals electronic, electrical and
telecommunications systems,
Family 2149 components, motors, and equipment.
Engineering Professionals, Not They organize and establish control
Elsewhere Classified systems to monitor the performance and
safety of electrical and electronic
assemblies and systems.
This unit group covers Engineering
Professionals not classified elsewhere in
minor group 214, Engineering
professionals (excluding electro-
technology) or in minor group 215,
Electro-technology Engineers. For 2151 Electrical Engineers
instance, the group includes those who 2152 Electronics Engineers
conduct research, advise on or develop 2153 Telecommunication Engineers
engineering procedures and solutions Family 2151
concerning workplace safety, biomedical Electrical Engineers
engineering, optics, materials, nuclear
power generation and explosives.
Electrical Engineers conduct research and
advice on, design, and direct the
2149.0100 construction and operation of electrical
Engineers and Related systems, components, motors and
Technologists, other equipment, and advise on and direct their
functioning, maintenance and repair, or
Architects, Engineers and Related study and advise on technological aspects
Technologists, Other include all other of electrical engineering materials,
engineers and technologists, such as those products and processes.
engaged in proper utilisation of machine
and manpower, safety devices and other 2151.0100
industrial problems, research work in Electrical Engineer, General
laboratories and application of results
thereof to manufacture and solve Electrical Engineer, General plans, designs
practical problems, not elsewhere and supervises manufacture, installation,
classified. testing, operation and maintenance of
various types of electrical wiring,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: machinery and equipment. Plans layout of
Code 2149 work and equipment and prepares or
Title Engineering Professionals, n.e.c directs preparation of sketches, detailed
drawings and writing diagrams. Specifies
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method of construction materials to be products. Prepares detailed plant

used and standard of workmanship instructions and maintains manuals and
required. Prepares or checks estimates of diagrams illustrating operation details,
cost of materials, construction, circuits, connections, etc. Conducts
installation and labour charges. Supervises research and experiments on efficiency,
construction and installation or erection performance etc. of existing machines and
work and gives necessary technical advice equipment to effect improvement. May
at every stage of progress. Inspects inspect assembly and installation of
completed work to ensure efficient electrical equipment and machinery. May
operation according to prescribed prepare designs and estimate cost of
specifications and safety standards. production for submitting tenders.
Directs repairs and maintenance of
electrical apparatus and equipment. May ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
specialize in designing and manufacturing Code 2151
of any particular item e.g., transformers, Title Electrical Engineers
switchgears, simple electronic equipment, 2151.0201
etc., other applications of electrical
Design Engineer
energy or in generation and transmission
of electricity. May examine economical
Design Engineer assists on research and
aspects of schemes to be undertaken.
development of new products and
May be designated as Project Engineer,
systems and creates the initial drawings.
Electrical if engaged in electrical
The individual at work is responsible for
construction or installation project work.
assisting R&D Engineers in undertaking
research on new products, and working
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: with Systems Designer to create initial
Code 2151 drawings.
Title Electrical Engineers
2151.0200 QP NOS Reference ELE/Q8703
Designer, Electrical Engineering QP NOS Name Design Engineer
NSQF Level 4
Designer, Electrical Engineering; Electrical
Engineer, (Design) plans and designs ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
various types of electrical plants and Code 2151
equipment using available research data. Title Electrical Engineers
Prepares plans, diagrams and sketches of
electrical plants and equipment for
2151.0202
manufacture, indicating construction
details, material specifications and Electrical Design Developer
production methods. Supervises
production, tests and observes Electrical Design Developer also called,
performance and designs additional or ‘Design Engineer’, Electrical Design
alterations to effect improvements or to Developer creates or modifies electrical
suit particular requirements. Studies system drawings of appliances for both
consumer’s needs and develops design for new and existing products. The individual
manufacture of new devices and at work develops electrical system
drawings based on new product or
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modifications in modules of existing equipment and ensures compliance with

products. This drawing is then used for statutory requirements. May invite
prototype development or by the tenders, compare them and suggest
production team to assemble the purchases to be made. May supervise
modified modules in the appliance. construction of powerhouses and sub-
stations. May be designated as
Qualification Pack Details: Generation Engineer, Distribution
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q3801 Engineer, Operation Engineer, etc.
QP NOS Name Electrical Design according to nature of work performed.
Developer
Code 2151
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Electrical Engineers
Code 2151
Title Electrical Engineers 2151.0400
Illumination Engineer
2151.0300
Electrical Engineer, Generation and Illumination Engineer designs and directs
Supply installation of illuminating equipment and
systems for buildings, plants, streets,
Electrical Engineer, Generation and stadia, tunnels, and outdoor displays.
Supply; Power House Superintendent, Studies lighting requirements of clients to
Mains Engineer; Maintenance determine lighting equipment and
Superintendent installs, operates and arrangement of lamps that provide
maintains power generating stations and optimum illumination with economy of
power transmission and distribution installation and operation. Designs lamps
systems. Calculates details and prepares of required light intensity and output,
sketches and drawings with necessary light control reflectors and lenses and
instructions for erection of power lamp arrangement required to meet
generating station, sub-station, illuminating standards. Plans and prepares
transmission lines, etc., or gets them drawings for installation of lighting system
prepared under their guidance. Supervises in accordance with clients’ specifications
assembly and erection of generation and and municipal codes. Directs installation
transformer equipment. Surveys area to of systems to ensure conformance with
determine installation of power lines and engineering specifications and compliance
directs erection of distribution lines to with electrical codes.
carry power to consumers. Attends to
breakdowns and restores power supply ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
within least possible time. Tests meters, Code 2151
transformers, relays and other sensitive Title Electrical Engineers
instruments for calibration, accuracy and
stipulated performance. Estimates unit 2151.0403
cost of power production and calculates LED Light Design Engineer
suitable tariff rates for supply of power to
consumers and other supply authorities. LED Light Design Engineer is responsible
Inspects premises having electrical for LED product conceptualization and
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designing. The individual at work conducts understanding the customer requirement

research, designs and develops LED driver and verifying that the design is feasible to
and light engine system to create final LED develop, and co-ordinates with the Design
product prototype for production. Engineer to finalise it.
Qualification Pack Details: Qualification Pack Details:

QP NOS Reference ELE/Q9101 QP NOS Reference ELE/Q8701
QP NOS Name LED Light Design QP NOS Name System Analyst (PCB
Engineer Design)

Code 2151 Code 2151
Title Electrical Engineers Title Electrical Engineers
2151.0404 2151.0602
LED Light Design Validation Systems Designer (PCB Design)
Engineer
Systems Designer (PCB Design) uses
LED Light Design Validation Engineer is software tools to develop schematics and
responsible for verification testing of LED create PCB layout, converting them to
light product prototype created by LED Gerber format for end manufacturer user,
light designer. The individual at work for the PCB assembly and fabrication
performs various tests on LED light process. The individual at work is
product prototype for validating its design responsible for developing schematics and
and performance as per pre-set creating PCB layout and convert them to
parameters. Gerber format with detailed instructions
and information, using CAD and other
Qualification Pack Details: software tools, for the manufacturing and
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q9102 assembly process.
QP NOS Name LED Light
Design Validation Engineer Qualification Pack Details:
NSQF Level 5 QP NOS Reference ELE/Q8702
QP NOS Name Systems Designer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: (PCB Design)
Code 2151 NSQF Level 5
2151.0601 Code 2151
System Analyst (PCB Design)
Systems Analyst (PCB Design) analyses the 2151.0701

customer requirement verifying that the Design-for-Manufacture Engineer
design is feasible to develop and finalise.
The individual at work is responsible for
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Design-for-Manufacture Engineer is functioning, maintenance and repair of

responsible for converting electrical electronic systems and study and advise
design drawings into a format that is used on technological aspects of electronic
by technicians during manufacture of the engineering materials, products or
product. The individual at work converts processes.
the electrical design drawing to wiring and
assembly instructions that are easily 2152.0200
understood by Assembly Technicians. Electronic Engineer
Qualification Pack Details: Electronics Engineer researches, develops,
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q1601 designs, and tests electronic components,
QP NOS Name Design-for- products, and systems for commercial,
Manufacture industrial, medical, and scientific
Engineer applications, applying principles and
NSQF Level 5 techniques of electronic engineering,
Designs electronic circuits, components
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and integrated systems, utilising
Code 2151 ferroelectric, nonlinear, dielectric,
Title Electrical Engineers phosphorescent, photo-conductive, and
thermoelectric properties of materials.
2151.9900 Designs test control apparatus and
equipment, determines procedures for
Electrical Engineers, Other
testing products, and directs engineering
personnel in fabrication of test control
Electrical Engineers, Other include all
apparatus and equipment. Develops new
other Electrical Engineers such as those
applications of conductive properties of
specialized in inspecting or testing
metallic and non-metallic materials used
systems of electrical equipment, carrying
in components, and in application of
out research work, giving technical advice
components to products or systems. May
in electrical engineering problems, etc.,
direct field operations and maintenance
not classified elsewhere.
of electronic installations. May evaluate
operational systems and recommend
Qualification Pack Details: design modifications to eliminate causes
QP NOS Reference of malfunctions or changes in system
QP NOS Name requirements. May specialize in
NSQF Level development of electronic principles and
technology in fields, such as
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: telecommunications, telemetry,
Code 2151 aerospace guidance, missile propulsion
Title Electrical Engineers control, counter-measures, acoustics,
nucleonic instrumentation, industrial
Family 2152 controls and measurements, high-
Electronics Engineers frequency heating, computers, radiation
detection, encephalography, electron
Electronics Engineers conduct research optics, and biomedical research. May use
on, design, and direct the construction computer-assisted engineering and design
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software and equipment to perform ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

engineering tasks. Code 2152
Title Electronics Engineers
QP NOS Reference 2152.0400
QP NOS Name Electro-Optical Engineer
NSQF Level
Electro-Optical Engineer conducts
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: research and plans development and
Code 2152 design of gas and solid state lasers,
Title Electronics Engineers masers, infrared, and other light emitting
and light sensitive devices. Designs
2152.0301 electronic circuitry and optical
Stress Analyst/Computer Aided components with specific characteristics
Test Executive to fit within specified mechanical limits
and to perform according to
Stress Analyst conducts stress analysis on specifications. Designs suitable mounts for
engineering designs for electronic optics and power supply systems.
components, systems, and products, using Incorporates methods for maintenance
mathematical formulas and computer- and repair of components and designs,
aided engineering (CAE) systems. Analyses and develops test instrumentation and
engineering designs, schematics, and test procedures. Confers with engineering
customer specifications to determine and technical personnel regarding
stress requirements on products. fabrication and testing of prototype
Formulates mathematical model or three- systems, and modifies designs as required.
dimensional computer graphic model of May conduct application analysis to
products, using calculator or CAE system. determine commercial, industrial,
Analyses ability of product to withstand scientific, medical, or other use for
stress imposed by conditions, such as electro-optical devices. May assist with
temperature, loads, motion, and the development of manufacturing,
vibration, using mathematical formulas assembly, and fabrication processes.
and computer simulation. Builds product
model of wood or other material, Qualification Pack Details:
performs physical stress tests on model, QP NOS Reference
and evaluates test results. Consults with QP NOS Name
ELECTRONICS-DESIGN ENGINEER to NSQF Level
recommend design modifications of
products based on results of stress ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
analysis. Prepares stress analysis reports. Code 2152
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q5102 2152.0501
QP NOS Name Computer Aided Design Engineer
Test Executive
NSQF Level 6 Design Engineer is also called ‘VLSI Design
Engineer’, the Design Engineer is
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responsible for designing the functions of Quality Engineer designs and implements
modules of the System-On-Chip (SOC) as methods and procedures for inspecting,
per input and output specifications given. testing and evaluating the finished
The individual at work designs SOC- products of medical devices. The
module function using software and individual at work is responsible for
design tools and as per specifications. The ensuring compliance to quality regulations
individual is also responsible co-ordinating during product design, identifying and
with other design teams involved in the implementing system evaluation and
SOC design. product assessment procedures in order
to ensure conformance to standards and
Qualification Pack Details: specifications.
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q1201
QP NOS Name Design Engineer Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Quality Engineer
Code 2152
Title Electronics Engineers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2152
2152.0502 Title Electronics Engineers
Design-for-Test Engineer
2152.0801
Design-for-Test (DFT) Engineer is Electronic Hardware Design
responsible for developing logic to detect Engineer
faults in the circuit and, enable faster and
effective testing on chips after fabrication. Electronic Hardware Design Engineer
The individual at work reads the IC design, receives new product specifications from
develops the test logic for the chip to the customer and develops the PCB design
detect faults in the circuit and to improve based on the specifications. The individual
testing features in the chip after at work is responsible for undertaking
fabrication process. research on new products, work with R&D
on developing the schematics, converting
Qualification Pack Details: them to PCB layout using CAD and other
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q1402 software and generating the Gerber file to
QP NOS Name Design-for-Test pass on to PCB manufacturers.
Engineer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Name Electronic Hardware
Code 2152 Design Engineer
Title Electronics Engineers NSQF Level 5
2152.0601
Quality Engineer ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2152
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2152.0901
Verification Engineer ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2152
Verification Engineer also known as Title Electronics Engineers
‘Functional Verification Engineer is
responsible for performing checks to 2152.9900
ensure functionality of the design Electronics Engineers, Other
conforms to the input output
specification. The individual at work Electronics Engineers, Other include all
studies the design specifications, develops other Electronic Engineers such as those
test cases and runs a verification program specialized in inspecting or testing
on the module’s function-design using systems of electronic equipment, carry
software and specific tools to validate the out research work, give technical advice in
results with the specification. The electronic engineering problems, etc., not
individual is also responsible for co- classified elsewhere.
ordinating with other departments
involved in system-on-chip (SOC) design
development for effective design Qualification Pack Details:
implementation. QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
QP NOS Name Verification ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Engineer Code 2152
NSQF Level 5 Title Electronics Engineers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Family 2153

Code 2152 Telecommunication Engineers
Telecommunications Engineers conduct
2152.0902 research and advise on, design, and direct
Testing and Validation Engineer the construction functioning,
maintenance and repair of
Testing and Validation Engineer is telecommunication systems and
responsible for testing the structural and equipment. They study and advise on
functional quality of the fabricated chip. technological aspects of
The individual at work performs structural telecommunication engineering materials,
and functional tests using tools and products or processes.
software to ensure that the component is
defect-free and meets the end users’ 2153.0100
requirement. Telecommunication Engineer,
Qualification Pack Details: General
QP NOS Name Testing and Telecommunication Engineer, General;
Validation Engineer designs, manufactures, installs, operates
NSQF Level 5
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and maintains telegraph and telephone security measures are taken to protect
telex systems, radio, radar, special valuable data used in the application by
microwave and other telecommunication unauthorized external agents.
instruments. Surveys areas for installation
of telegraph and telephone equipment. Qualification Pack Details:
Prepares plans and gets drawing made QP NOS Reference TEL/Q2300
with necessary details. Installs suitable QP NOS Name Telecom Terminal
telecommunication equipment like tele- Equipment
printers, signalling equipment, Application
transmitters, radio receivers etc. Developer (Android)
Supervises laying of overhead and NSQF Level 4
underground cables. Conducts periodical
checks of stations and units and attends ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
to breakdowns to remove faults in
Code 2153
telephone and telegraph systems.
Title Telecommunication Engineers
Maintains telecommunication equipment
in working order. May specialize in
designing and maintaining special 2153.0102
equipment for telegraphs, telephone, or Telecom Terminal Equipment
radio broadcasting systems including Application (Native Applications)
servo-mechanism and tele-system
controls and is designated accordingly. Native Mobile Application Developer is
responsible for
Qualification Pack Details: creating customized Applications for any
QP NOS Reference Mobile platform that can be used by
QP NOS Name Smartphone or Tablets running on iOS,
NSQF Level Android, Blackberry and Windows 8x
Operating Systems. Application Developer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: creates User Interfaces, writes business
Code 2153 logics for events, activities and value
Title Telecommunication Engineers added services for applications. The
Application Developer also performs unit
tests for the codes written and also
2153.0101
ensures that adequate security measures
Telecom Terminal Equipment are taken to protect valuable data used in
Application Developer (Android) the application by unauthorized external
Telecom Terminal Equipment Application agents
Developer is
responsible for creating customized Qualification Pack Details:
Applications for Android platform that can QP NOS Reference TEL/Q2301
be used by Smartphone or Tablets running QP NOS Name Telecom Terminal
on Android Operating System. Developer Equipment
creates User Interfaces, writes business Application (Native
logics for events, activities and business Applications)
logic defined by the app. The Developer NSQF Level 4
also performs unit tests for the codes
written and also ensures that adequate
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: including transmission lines, aerials and

Code 2153 propagation of radio waves.
Title Telecommunication Engineers
2153.0200 QP NOS Reference
Radio Engineer, QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
Telecommunication
Radio Engineer, Telecommunication plans, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

designs, installs and maintains equipment Code 2153
utilized in radio broadcasting, Title Telecommunication Engineers
transmission reception and television
programmes. Plans lay-out of 2153.0300
transmission and receiving system Microwave Engineer,
equipment. Prepares sketches, drawings Telecommunication
or wiring diagrams and specifies method
of construction, materials to be used and Microwave Engineer, Telecommunication
other details. Estimates labour, material designs, installs, maintains and operates
and other construction and installation special telecommunication equipment
costs. Supervises construction and working on microwaves, such as radar,
installation of plant and equipment. navigational aids etc., to maintain
Inspects completed work to ensure communication between specified points.
efficient operation and compliance with Prepares layout and supervises
specification and safety standards. Tests installation of microwave project taking
electronic equipment, generators, into account site, accessibility, availability
alternators, motors and other of power, etc. Checks functional
components of broadcasting systems operations of equipment and puts it into
periodically to maintain performance action to establish communication
according to prescribed specifications. between specified points (between
Supervises necessary repairs and stations in service area, between ground
replacements. Maintains frequency of and air etc.). Keeps regular watch and
transmission wave length within records all readings registered by
prescribed limits. Operates critical instruments. Detects any faults, ascertains
frequency measuring equipment, decides reasons of break downs, and sets them
choice of correct frequency for efficient right either by adjusting or by getting
transmission and supervises changes in defective components replaced.
system for transferring broadcast to Supervises regular maintenance of
different frequency in accordance with equipment according to schedule,
international agreements on frequency including maintenance of wave guides,
schedules. Maintains communication with distribution lines, aerials etc., keeps units
ships at sea or aircraft in flight and land. in working order, and ensures proper
Deciphers code messages received reception and transmission of messages.
through wireless or other means. May May undertake research in problems
specialize in designing equipment and connected with tele-communication
studios or in installation and maintenance engineering and carry out administrative
of tele-communication equipment duties.
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etc., and prepare estimates for installation

Qualification Pack Details: of telephone connections to new
QP NOS Reference subscribers. May specialize in installing
QP NOS Name manual, automatic or trunk telecom
NSQF Level exchanges, teleprinters (voice frequency
telegraph type), carrier system or wireless
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: transmitting and receiving stations. May
Code 2153 specialize in manufacturing of telephone
Title Telecommunication Engineers and telegraph equipment and their spare
parts.
2153.0400
Line Communication Engineer,
QP NOS Reference
Telecommunication/Telecommunic QP NOS Name
ation Engineer/Technician NSQF Level
Line Communication Engineer, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Telecommunication; Telephone Engineer; Code 2153
Telegraph Engineer plans, designs, installs Title Telecommunication Engineers
and maintains telegraph, telephone and
other tele-communication equipment.
2153.0500
Installs telephone and telegraph
communication equipment and supplies Sound Engineer
necessary power to them. Instructs
subordinates in correct methods of laying Sound Engineer designs acoustic
underground cables, submarine cables, construction and installs, operates and
overhead lines, etc. Installs telephone maintains audio systems for transmission
equipment and gives service connections of voice in studio broadcasting, public
to subscribers. Plans and develops new address systems and for recording sound
telephone or telegraph equipment or for motion pictures. Sets microphone and
improves existing ones to give better sound recording equipment close to the
service facilities to customers. Maintains artist or speaker in suitable manner to
equipment in perfect working condition effect best results. Records sound
and ensures that communication circuits impulses (dialogues, speeches, songs, etc.)
in telephone exchanges, telegraph offices, on special media like discs, film, magnetic
long distance communication lines, carrier wire or tape (film) using sound recording
systems for trunk services, teleprinters equipment. Examines developed sound
etc., are maintained at optimum level of for clarity. Records songs, dialogues, etc.,
efficiency. Attends to breakdowns of in studio from old or unsatisfactory films
communication and traffic lines and or new magnetic tape or wire. Plays sound
restores service quickly by rectifying recorded on magnetic tape for
defects or research and develops new broadcasting or for procuring positive,
equipment or components to improve films (tapes) by using special electronic
methods of communication. May equipment. Checks whether sound
calculate distance between nearest recorded on film meets acoustic standards
telephone line and subscriber’s location, and synchronizes correctly with actions.
cost of materials required, labour charges Instructs Recordist (Sound) for correct
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recording and specifies developing QP NOS Name Sound Designer

requirements to Developer on processing NSQF Level 5
of sound films. May specialize in studio
design, broadcasting, recording, etc. May ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
repair and overhaul sound recording Code 2153
equipment. May dub films with different Title Telecommunication Engineers
sound recordings. NATIONAL
CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS 2153.0601
Core Engineer
QP NOS Reference Core Engineer is responsible for error free
QP NOS Name performance of
NSQF Level radio and data core nodes through
preventive maintenance and effective
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: fault
Code 2153 management in case of fault occurrence.
Title Telecommunication Engineers He is also responsible for performing
upgrade, configuration change activities
2153.0501 and for carrying out Point of interconnect
Sound Engineer, Media testing for customers.
Sound Engineer, Media is responsible for Qualification Pack Details:

recording/mixing sound sources to create QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6201
end-products that meet the quality QP NOS Name Core Engineer
standards and requirements of NSQF Level 6
production.
Qualification Pack Details: Code 2153
QP NOS Reference MES/Q3402 Title Telecommunication Engineers
QP NOS Name Sound Engineer 2153.9900
NSQF Level 4 Telecommunication Engineers,
Other
Code 2153 Telecommunication Engineers, Other
Title Telecommunication Engineers include engineers who conduct research
and advise on, design, and direct the
2153.0511 construction, functioning,
Sound Designer maintenance and repair of
telecommunication systems and
Sound Designer designs the sound equipment not elsewhere classified
concept for a production and selects the
studios/equipment for recordings. Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Name
QP NOS Reference MES/Q3401 NSQF Level
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Architect prepares designs for

Code 0 construction of buildings, monuments,
Title etc., estimates cost and co-ordinates
functional and organizational details for
Group 216 execution. Collects information from party
concerned about requirements and
Architects, Planners, Surveyors and
type(s) of buildings to be constructed,
Designers available funds, special features desired, if
any, etc., and records points for
Architects, Planners, Surveyors and consideration. Prepares designs,
designers plan and design landscapes, estimates cost and submits them to party
building exteriors and interiors, for approval. Prepares detailed drawings
products for manufacture and information or gets them prepared by Draughtsman,
for visual communication, publication and Architectural to specified scale showing
display. They conduct location of building (s) on site plan and
submits them to competent authorities.
survey work to precisely position Draws up specifications regarding flooring,
geographical features, design, prepare finish, architectural features etc.,
and revise maps, and develop and estimates quantities of materials required
implement plans and policies for and other details and indicates them in
controlling the use of land. drawing for correct execution of plan.
May guide, supervise and inspect
Occupations in this Group are classified construction work from time to time to
into the following Families: ensure execution according to plan. May
consult engineer and specialist and get
2161 Building Architects light and power fittings, sanitary fittings,
2162 Landscape Architects etc. done by them. May specialize in
2163 Product and Garment Designers landscape architecture. May approve
payment on correct execution of work.
2164 Town and Traffic Planners
2165 Cartographers and Surveyors
2166 Graphic and Multimedia Designers QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
Family 2161 NSQF Level
Building Architects
Building architects design commercial, Code 2161
industrial, institutional, residential and Title Building Architects
recreational buildings and plan and
monitor their construction, maintenance 2161.9900
and rehabilitation.
Building Architects, Other
2161.0100 Building Architects, Town and Traffic
Architect Planners, Other conduct research and
advise on design of residential,
commercial and industrial buildings,
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layout of towns, landscapes and traffic packaging requirements and type of

systems, and plan and monitor their product market. Sketches design of
construction, maintenance and covers all container for specific product, considering
other architects, town and traffic planners factors, such as convenience in handling
not elsewhere classified. and storing, distinctiveness for
identification by consumer, and simplicity
Qualification Pack Details: to minimise production costs. Renders
QP NOS Reference design, including exterior markings and
QP NOS Name labels, using paints and brushes. Typically
NSQF Level fabricates model in paper, wood, glass,
plastic, or metal, depending on material to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: be used in package. Makes changes or
Code 2161 modifications required by approving
Title Building Architects authority.

Family 2162
QP NOS Reference
Landscape Architects QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
Landscape architects plan and design
landscapes and open spaces for projects ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
such as, parks, schools, institutions, roads, Code 2163
external areas for commercial, industrial Title Product and Garment
and residential sites, and plan and Designers
monitor their construction, maintenance
and rehabilitation.
2163.0201
Design Merchandiser
Family 2163
Product and Garment Designers Design Merchandiser develops jewellery
design concepts and plays key role in
Product and Garment Designers design product development in the cast and
and develop products for manufacture diamond-set jewellery manufacturing in
and prepare designs and India. The individual at work assesses
Specifications of products for mass, batch market trends by, researching the market,
and one-off production. taking cues from exhibitions and
interacting with customers and designers.
2163.0100 The individual develops design concepts,
Package Designer/Packaging assesses the value of inputs to price
jewellery for different budgets, and
Designer
presents design brief to senior
management or client for finalisation.
Package Designer designs containers for
products, such as foods, beverages,
toiletries, cigarettes, and medicines. Qualification Pack Details:
Confers with representatives of QP NOS Reference
engineering, marketing, management, and G&J/Q2303
other departments to determine
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QP NOS Name Design instruments. Traces drawing on tracing

Merchandiser cloth, preparatory to production of blue
NSQF Level 4 print; Prepares or directs preparation of
blueprints containing manufacturing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: specifications, such as dimensions, kind of
Code 2163 wood and upholstery fabrics to be used in
Title Product and Garment manufacturing furniture line or article.
Designers May plan modifications for completed
furniture to conform to changes in design
2163.0301 trends and increase customer acceptance.
Hand Sketch Designer (Basic)
Hand Sketch Designer (Basic) uses QP NOS Reference
stationery and QP NOS Name
measuring tools to create a range of basic NSQF Level
jewellery design by hand.
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q2303 Title Product and Garment
QP NOS Name Hand Sketch Designers
Designer (Basic)
Fashion Designer
Code 2163 Fashion Designer should have the skills
Title Product and Garment and knowledge to develop fashion design
Designers briefs and manage the development of
design concepts for commercial
2163.0400 production. The initial process includes
conducting market research and
Furniture Designer
trend analysis for the particular season
and identifying a theme for the collection;
Furniture Designer designs furniture line
then creating a mood board and colour
or individual pieces for manufacture
board based on the theme, develop an
according to knowledge of design trends,
entire range according to the business
offerings or competition, capability of
plan and as per the theme board. After
production facilities and characteristics of
finalization on the range with the team,
company's traditional market. Studies
create the techpack for each style. Work
market trends and customer needs and
with different teams to create a prototype
discusses design suggestions with
design based on the techpack. Evaluation
production management and trade
of the sample and
channels. Evaluates proposals and
Documentation of the same is also done
prepares freehand sketches of promising
by the
designs. Obtains approval from customer,
Designer.
design committee or company
management and originates scale drawing
of approved designs, using drawing Qualification Pack Details:
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QP NOS Reference AMH/Q1201 Town and Traffic Planners develop and

QP NOS Name Fashion Designer implement plans and policies for the
NSQF Level 5 controlled use of urban and rural land and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: for traffic systems. They conduct research
Code 2163 and provide advice on economic,
Title Product and Garment environmental and social factors affecting
Designers land use and traffic flows.
2163.0600 2164.0100
Textile Designer Town Planner
Textile Designer develops patterns and Town Planner designs layout and co-
creates designs for use in manufacture of ordinates development of towns, cities
cloth. Studies cuttings of designs brought and colonies, taking into consideration
out by other Indian as well as foreign various aspects, such as financial
mills. Reviews literature on textile resources, location of residential areas,
designing and watches views literature on industries, schools, parks etc. Conducts
textile designing and watches current town planning survey of specified area for
trends in style. Develops designs of new designing layout. Collects data from State
patterns and colour combinations. Governments, Municipal Corporation and
Prepares rough drawing of designs. other sources, regarding climate, soil
Reproduces final designs on graph paper condition, contours, rivers, transport and
indicating interlacement of warp and public health facilities, public utility
weft. Supervises inserting of pattern on services, age and condition of buildings if
dobby or jacquard looms. Examines any, density of population, traffic, wind
samples of woven pattern and corrects or direction etc. Analyses this data and
amends design on graph, if necessary. consults specialists as necessary, such as
Checks functioning of cards punched by Engineer, Industrialist, Geologist,
Card Cutter and pegging of lattice done by Sociologist, Geographer, Statistician, etc.
Lattice Rigger. for expert opinion. Prepares road pattern
accordingly and fills in details indicating
Qualification Pack Details: locations of open spaces, parks, school,
QP NOS Reference hospital and other buildings, etc. Prepares
QP NOS Name detailed drawings of area and obtains
NSQF Level approval of sponsoring authority. Submits
copies of plan to Corporation or State
authorities for their concurrence; passes
on approved plan to Architect for
Code 2163
designing and preparing estimates. May
Title Product and Garment
design and prepare estimates etc. if
Designers
qualified as Architect.
Family 2164
Town and Traffic Planners QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
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Title Town and Traffic Planners

Code 2164 Family 2165
Title Town and Traffic Planners Cartographers and Surveyors
2164.0200 Cartographers and Surveyors determine

Traffic Planner the exact position of, or prepare and
revise digital, graphic and pictorial maps,
Traffic Planner studies Vehicular-traffic charts or other visual representations of,
conditions on urban or national highways natural and constructed features and
and develops plan for altering conditions boundaries of land, seas, underground
to promote safety and reduce congestion. areas and celestial bodies, applying
Studies traffic condition from fixed scientific and mathematical principles.
position to detect unsafe or congested
conditions and observes location of 2165.0100
alternative routes. Evaluates statistical
Cartographer
and physical data regarding such
considerations as vehicle count per mile,
load-capacity of pavement, and feasibility Cartographer prepares maps from aerial
of widening pavement and projected photographs, technical drawings, data etc.
traffic loads in future. Conducts Checks workability and combination of air
experiments with alternative traffic plans photographs to bring them to proposed
on nearby routes and on same route with scale of map. Marks streams, railways,
modification in signals, traffic directions or sites, contours, vegetation and other
other controlled devices and techniques. items of aerial photographs with ink for
Evaluates results of experiments and details. Draws maps to prescribed scale
directs or recommends permanent ensuring correct geographical position
changes to improve conditions. Confers with regard to boundary lines, latitudes
with citizens and government officials to and longitudes. Indicates physical,
resolve complaints concerning traffic political, industrial and other details on
problems requiring cooperation of public maps using respective conventional signs.
or other jurisdiction. May prepare public Traces ink-marked items on tracing film
information materials to enlist for use in administration, research,
cooperation of public in reducing survey, excavation, construction, mining,
congestion and accidents. May integrate exploration of minerals etc.
results of traffic studies with work of
other agencies to develop transportation Qualification Pack Details:
plans. QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
Qualification Pack Details: NSQF Level
QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
NSQF Level Code 2165
Title Cartographers and Surveyors
Code 2164 2165.0200
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Surveyor, Topographical
2165.0300
Surveyor, Topographical surveys land to Aerial-Photograph Interpreter
determine out line, contours and relative
position of control points (land marks) on Aerial-Photograph Interpreter analyses
tract of land, cost, harbour, etc. for aerial photographs to detect significant
preparing topographical and other maps industrial, resource, or topographical
and records. Establishes control points data. Studies photographs to locate roads,
and pillars to do instrumentation work on industrial centres, rivers, forest areas, and
ground to prepare maps. Provides to determine nature of terrain. Interprets
identification marks on ground for photographs to evaluate the potentiality
photographs taken in aerial survey. Fixes of resources. May draw maps for use of
position of control points on ground in field officers in planning and exploitation
relation to some permanent position and of resources. May interpret photographs
with reference to celestial bodies using for timber evaluation, water shed
astrolabes (for lat. and long), transit management, construction, or mining.
telescopes (for time and longitudes), field May request enlargement of photograph
magnate instruments (for magnetic forces for more detailed analysis. May use
and elements), theodolites and precise computers and data banks to store,
levels, tellurometers (electronic distance retrieve, and compare information.
measuring instruments) barometers for
atmospheric pressure, etc. Adjusts and Qualification Pack Details:
sets theodolites, compasses, plane tables, QP NOS Reference
levelling and other instruments for QP NOS Name
surveyor, observes and records NSQF Level
measurements and angles from three
determined points (triangulation),
locations to scale on proper sketch.
Code 2165
Corrects margin of error due to worn-out
tapes which become incorrect, and
readings on instruments which are
affected by light, sound, heat, tension, 2165.0400
environments and gravitational changes Surveyor, Photogrammetric
due to varying reserves underneath
ground. May be known as Superintendent Surveyor, Photogrammetric; Surveyor,
Surveyor Officer Surveyor or Surveyor Reproduction prepares topographical and
according to degree of authority. project maps from air photographs of area
by determining longitude and latitude of
Qualification Pack Details: number of points on ground by
QP NOS Reference triangulation or traverse method. Connect
QP NOS Name photographs together in proper
NSQF Level sequences aligning, features, pointing out
details and information such as names of
places, rivers, tracks administrative and
forest boundaries and other verification
Code 2165
data to have continuous picture of area
photographed. Identifies control points
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using stereoscopes and verifies points on QP NOS Reference

ground if they are not clear on QP NOS Name
photographs due to different scales of NSQF Level
photograph from point to point,
distortions or otherwise. Brings ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
photograph on same scale applying Code 2165
graphical methods or using Title Cartographers and Surveyors
Photogrammetric machine.
2165.0600
Qualification Pack Details: Surveyor, Hydrographic
QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name Surveyor, Hydrographic; Surveyor, Marine
NSQF Level surveys and maps areas bounded, banked
or inundated by waters of rivers, lakes,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: sea, water-sheds, etc. indicating shore
Code 2165 lines and including other information in
Title Cartographers and Surveyors chart for use of navigators and for
constructing piers and light houses.
2165.0500 Determines underwater features of sea,
Surveyor, Mine nature of river beds and depth of waters
from several points (control points) by
Surveyor, Mine surveys mines and sounding echoes and or depth charges
prepares maps indicating location, from survey ships for determining
topographical and underground features navigability and constructing piers and
describing outline, results of deposits, light houses. Collects details regarding
natural or other barriers, linking space for behaviour of ocean currents and prepares
passages and seams, crevices for driving charts. Register surfacing of rocks in chart
shafts for mechanical quarrying, etc. for for warning to boats chartering those
open pit and underground mines. waters. Incorporates tidal behaviour
Performs function of Surveyor, during different times of year in maps to
Topographical and directs Topo-Auxiliaries add navigation. Produces charts and other
or helpers in location of points and in ancillary publications such as ‘Notices to
placing of instruments, theodolites, Mariners’ to inform them of changes in
compasses, etc. Works as Topo-Traverser waters, light houses, etc. May be known
for connecting points by metered chains as Civil Hydrographic Assistant, Civil
and takes measurements. Records size, Hydrographic Officer; Principal Civil
location, elevation, angles, and plots data Hydrographic Officer; Assistant Chief
on drawing-paper marking boundaries, Hydrographic; Chief, Civil Hydrographic
showing exact location of roads according to degree of responsibility.
structures, natural or artificial barriers,
surface and underground mineral,
bringing out topographical features. May
specialize in survey of coalmines, metal Qualification Pack Details:
mines or quarries. QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
Qualification Pack Details: NSQF Level
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Commercial Artist prepares designs for

Code 2165 advertising articles or draws illustrations
Title Cartographers and Surveyors for books, magazines, posters, charts,
2165.9900 hoardings etc. in suitable columns. Studies
specifications and discusses details and
Cartographers and Surveyors,
cost with client. Determines subject
Other matter in consultation with client and
draws designs and sketches with or
Cartographers and Surveyors, Other without colour to desired effect. Executes
Cartographers and Surveyors apply approved design in required medium such
surveying methods and techniques to as paints, oils, water-colour etc.
determine the exact position of natural
and constructed features and boundaries
of land, seas, underground areas and
QP NOS Reference
celestial bodies, and prepare or revise
QP NOS Name
digital, graphic and pictorial
NSQF Level
representations and all other
Cartographers and Surveyors not
classified elsewhere. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2166
Title Graphic and Multimedia
Designers
QP NOS Reference
QP NOS Name
NSQF Level 2166.0111
Art Director
Code 2165 Art Director needs to conceptualise the
Title Cartographers and Surveyors creative vision and style of the production
and ensure all creative elements conform
to it
Family 2166
Graphic and Multimedia Designers
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0501
Graphic and Multimedia Designers design QP NOS Name Art Director
information content for visual and audio NSQF Level 5
communication, publication and display
using print, film, electronic, digital and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
other forms of visual and audio media. Code 2166
They create special effects, animation, or Title Graphic and Multimedia
other visual images for use in computer Designers
games, movies, music videos, print media
2166.0201
and advertisements.
Multi Media Artist and
2166.0100 Animator/Animator
Commercial Artist
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Multi-Media Artists and Animators create Title Graphic and Multimedia

special effects, animation, or other visual Designers
images using film, video, computers, or 2166.0202
other electronic tools and media for use in Modeller
products or creations, such as computer
games, movies, music videos, and Modeller in the Media and Entertainment
commercials. Apply story development, Industry is also known as a CG Modeller.
directing, cinematography, and editing to Individuals at this job are responsible for
animation to create storyboards that creating computer generated models
show the flow of the animation and map (characters, machines, props, objects etc.)
out key scenes and characters. Assemble, for animation
typeset, scan and produce digital camera-
ready art or film negatives and printer's
proofs. Convert real objects to animated
QP NOS Reference
objects through modelling, using
MES/Q02501
techniques such as optical scanning.
QP NOS Name Modeller
Create and install special effects as
NSQF Level 6
required by the script, mixing chemicals
and fabricating needed parts from wood,
metal, plaster, and clay. Create basic ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
designs, drawings, and illustrations for Code 2166
product labels, cartoons, direct mail, or Title Graphic and Multimedia Designers
television. Create pen-and-paper images
to be scanned, edited, coloured, textured 2166.0203
or animated by computer. Create two- Rigging Artist
dimensional and three-dimensional
images depicting objects in motion or Rigging Artist in the Media and
illustrating a process, using computer Entertainment Industry is also known as a
animation or modelling programmes. CG Rigger. Individuals at this job are
Design complex graphics and animation, responsible for creating computer
using independent judgment, creativity, generated controls/rigs for movements in
and computer equipment. Develop models used for animation.
briefings, brochures, multimedia
presentations, web pages, promotional Qualification Pack Details:
products, technical illustrations, and QP NOS Reference
computer artwork for use in products, MES/Q02502
technical manuals, literature, newsletters QP NOS Name Rigging Artist
and slide shows. NSQF Level 4
Qualification Pack Details: ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

QP NOS Reference MES/Q0701 Code 2166
QP NOS Name Animator Title Graphic and Multimedia
NSQF Level 4 Designers

Code 2166 Texturing Artist
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Texturing Artist in the Media and Qualification Pack Details:

Entertainment Industry is also known as a QP NOS Reference MES/Q0502
Shading artist. Individuals at this job are QP NOS Name Character
responsible to add textures to models to Designer
create photo-realistic models that can be NSQF Level 4
used for animation

QP NOS Reference Code 2166
MES/Q02503 Title Graphic and Multimedia
QP NOS Name Texturing Artist Designers
NSQF Level 4
2166.0207
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Clean-up Artist
Code 2166
Title Graphic and Multimedia Clean-up Artist needs to clean-up/detail-
Designers out the designs of the Character
designers/Layout designers and keep
2166.0205 them ready for production
Animation Director Qualification Pack Details:
Animation Director needs to support the QP NOS Name clean-up Artist
Director and guide efforts of the NSQF Level 3
production team towards achieving the
common creative vision. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2166
Qualification Pack Details: Title Graphic and Multimedia
QP NOS Reference MES/Q1302 Designers
QP NOS Name Animation
Director
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Compositor
Code 2166
Title Graphic and Multimedia Compositor needs to merge the various
Designers layers/elements created during post-
production into a final product
2166.0206
Character Designer Qualification Pack Details:
Character Designer needs to design the QP NOS Name Compositor
character pack including the look, NSQF Level 4
expressions, poses, gestures, turnarounds,
personality traits of characters for a
production
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Code 2166 VFX Editor needs to create illusionary
Title Graphic and Multimedia elements/images/segments for
Designers production
2166.0209 Qualification Pack Details:

Storyboard Artist QP NOS Reference MES/Q3501
QP NOS Name VFX Editor
Storyboard Artist needs to translate the NSQF Level 4
script/story/idea/concept into a visual
medium using a series of illustrated ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
frames Code 2166
Qualification Pack Details: Designers
QP NOS Name Storyboard Artist 2166.0212
NSQF Level 3 Roto Artist
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Roto Artist needs to break content down
Code 2166 into individual frames/elements and
Title Graphic and Multimedia alter/re-create content in accordance to
Designers requirements

Rendering Artist QP NOS Reference MES/Q3504
QP NOS Name Roto Artist
Rendering Artist needs to convert three- NSQF Level 4
dimensional geometric models into a set
of viewable images ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2166
Designers

QP NOS Reference MES/Q3503 Web Designer
QP NOS Name Rendering Artist
NSQF Level 4 Web Designer provides strategic and
sustainable aesthetic to the web site that
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: supports business goals, information
Code 2166 architecture, customer service
Title Graphic and Multimedia applications, and brand strategy. Drives
Designers visual recommendations and solutions to
both current page type and future
2166.0211 redesign efforts. Translates complex
concepts to convincing and compelling
VFX Editor
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visualisations. Determines look-and-feel of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

website, online products, and other Code 2166
interactive initiatives. Creates original Title Graphic and Multimedia
graphics and icons for use on the site and Designers
other group projects. Defines and 2166.0501
implements web design parameters, style
Graphic Designer
guides, and visual standards. Establishes
and produces graphic material for use in
Graphic Designer designs or creates
online advertising and promotion of
graphics to meet specific commercial or
services and products. Builds strong
promotional needs, such as packaging,
collaborative relationships with team and
displays, or logos. May use a variety of
client. Documents strategic decisions
mediums to achieve artistic or decorative
using diagrams and text. Documents
effects. Create designs, concepts, and
design and creation. Prepares Hand-
sample layouts based on knowledge of
drawings, hand-letter storyboard and
layout principles and aesthetic design
design forms where needed. Manipulates
concepts. Determines size and
images, style photos, provides art
arrangement of illustrative material and
direction, and acquires photos.
copy, and select style and size of type.
Uses computer software to generate new
Qualification Pack Details: images. Marks up, paste, and assemble
QP NOS Reference final layouts to prepare layouts for
QP NOS Name printer. Draws and print charts, graphs,
NSQF Level illustrations, and other artwork, using
computer. Reviews final layouts and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: suggest improvements as needed. Confers
Code 2166 with clients to discuss and determine
Title Graphic and Multimedia layout design. Develops graphics and
Designers layouts for product illustrations, company
logos, and Internet websites. Feeds
2166.0401 information into computer to create
Designer (CAD) layouts for client or supervisor. Prepares
illustrations or rough sketches of material,
Designer (CAD) uses CAD software and discussing them with clients and/or
tools to supervisors and making necessary
produce a range of jewellery designs that changes.
are also practical for manufacturing. CAD
drawings provide all the information that Qualification Pack Details:
forms the QP NOS Reference MES/Q0503
basis for every stage of manufacturing the QP NOS Name Layout Designer
jewellery. NSQF Level 4

QP NOS Reference G&J/Q2303 Code 2166
QP NOS Name Designer(CAD) Title Graphic and Multimedia
NSQF Level 4 Designers
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2166.0511 research and obtaining scientific

Colour Key Artist knowledge through the study of human
and animal disorders and illnesses and
Colour Key Artist needs to conceptualise ways of treating them; advising on or
the colour keys for all elements within a applying preventive and curative
production measures, or promoting health; preparing
scientific papers and reports. Supervision
of other workers may be included.
QP NOS Name Colour Key Artist
NSQF Level 3
221 Medical Doctors
Code 2166 222 Nursing and Midwifery
Title Graphic and Multimedia Professionals
Designers 223 Traditional and Complementary
Medicine Professionals
2166.0512 224 Paramedical Practitioners
Colourist 225 Veterinarians
Colourist needs to enhance and/or correct 226 Other Health Professionals
the colour to reflect the desired creative
style and mood of the production Group 221
Medical Doctors
Qualification Pack Details: Medical Doctors study, diagnose, treat
QP NOS Reference MES/Q3502 and prevent illness, disease, injury, and
QP NOS Name Colourist other physical and mental impairments in
NSQF Level 4 humans through the application of the
principles and procedures of modern
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: medicine. They plan, supervise and
Code 2166 evaluate the implementation of care and
Title Graphic and Multimedia treatment plans by other health care
Designers providers, and conduct medical education
and research activities.
Sub Division 22
Health Professionals into the following Families:
Health Professionals conduct research, 2211 Generalist Medical Practitioners

2212 Specialist Medical Practitioners
and operational methods, and apply
scientific knowledge relating to medicine, Family 2211
nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, Generalist Medical Practitioners
pharmacy, and promotion of health.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- Generalist Medical Practitioners diagnose,
major group usually include conducting treat and prevent illness, disease, injury,
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and other physical and mental body by prescribing medicines or surgical

impairments and maintain general health operations. Examines patients to
in humans through application of the determine nature and extent of injury or
principles and procedures of modern ailments for treatment; by medicine,
medicine. They do not limit their practice through local application or operation.
to certain disease categories or methods Gets patient X-rayed or histo-
of treatment, and may assume pathologically examined in serious and
responsibility for the provision of complicated cases. Decides upon patient’s
continuing and comprehensive medical ability to withstand surgical operation.
care to individuals, families and Obtains written permission from legal heir
communities of patient before undertaking major
operation for personal safeguards against
2211.0100 death of patient and ensures that all
Physician, General precautions have been taken before
operation. May administer drugs and
Physician, General diagnoses and treats anaesthetics as required. May obtain
ailments or disorders of human body opinion of other specialists before
according to scientific system of medicine. diagnosis and performance of major
Examines patients using stethoscope, operations. May specialize in thoracic
blood pressure measuring instrument or surgery, plastic surgery etc. and be
any other medical instrument according designated accordingly.
to symptoms available, and makes or
arranges for clinical tests, x-ray and histo- ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
pathological examination for correct Code 2211
diagnoses of disease or disorder. Title Generalist Medical
Prescribes medicines based on results of Practitioners, Allopathic
examination. Consults other physicians or
specialists, as necessary, in complicated 2211.0300
and difficult cases. Gives minor surgical or Anatomist, Medical
other treatment and advises patients on
regimen required to restore and maintain Anatomist, Medical studies structure of
health. Administers drugs and human body and its parts to ascertain
anaesthetics, as required. Keeps records their position, function and relation to
of patients examined, their ailments and each other in order to provide basic
treatment given or prescribed. May knowledge in diagnosis and treatment of
compound drugs and medicines. human disease. Examines organs of body
and its minute structures, tissues, cell etc.,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: using microscope wherever necessary.
Code 2211 Prepares slides of different tissues for
Title Generalist Medical histological study. Studies growth and
Practitioners, Allopathic development of human and other
mammalian embryo by utilizing X-ray,
2211.0200 biochemical and cytochemical methods
Surgeon, General wherever necessary and publishes their
Surgeon, General diagnoses and treats findings in medical journals, papers, etc.
injuries, diseases or disorders of human May specialize in any branch of
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anatomical study such as neuro-anatomy, Psychiatrist diagnoses and treats human

embryology, anthropology, surgical mental diseases and disorders. Conducts
anatomy etc. May undertake research on examination of body for abnormal
problems in field of biological sciences. behaviour or mental activity and related
abnormality to disease and disorder of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: other systems of body. Studies
psychological test histo-pathological
Code 2211 examination, X-ray observations and other
Title Generalist Medical clinical data along with history of diseases
Practitioners, Allopathic and other personal information and
diagnoses disorder. Prescribes and
conducts treatment of patient as required
2211.0400
by ailment; by medicinal or surgical
Anaesthetist methods. Helps patient adjust self and
control emotions and habits. May refer
Anaesthetist administers anaesthetics to patients to other specialists to diagnose
patient undergoing surgical operation disease relating to other parts of body.
according to nature of operation. May specialize in any technique of
Examines patients to determine their treatment and diagnosis of disorder. May
capacity to withstand shock of operation conduct child guidance clinics, marriage
and anaesthesia selects local or general counselling and marriage guidance clinics,
type of anaesthetic to be administered, genetic guidance clinic, vocational
such as ether, chloroform or cocaine guidance clinics and vocational selection
according to nature of operation. Checks clinics.
apparatus for operational efficiency, and
administers selected anaesthetic to
patient. Informs surgeon of patient’s
Code 2211
readiness for operation. Feels pulse and
Title Generalist Medical
watches respiration and eyeballs of
Practitioners, Allopathic
patient while under anaesthesia and
surgery to check their general condition
with particular reference to patient’s 2211.9900
heart and lungs. Examines and treats Generalist Medical Practitioners,
patient for ill effects and weakness after Allopathic, Other
operation. May make provision for blood
and fluid transfusion during operation and Surgeons and Medical Specialists,
oxygen therapy, if necessary. May Allopathic. Other diagnose and treat
specialize in any specialized anaesthetic human ailments and include all other
technique for chest or neuro-surgery. physicians, surgeons, and other medical
specialists not elsewhere classified.
Title Generalist Medical Code 2211
Practitioners, Allopathic Title Generalist Medical
Practitioners, Allopathic
2211.0500 Family 2212
Psychiatrist Specialist Medical Practitioners
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Dermatologist diagnoses and conducts

Specialist Medical Practitioners diagnose, treatment of ailment of human skin.
treat and prevent illness, disease, injury, Examines patients to locate cause of skin
and other physical and mental disorder and relate skin disorder to
impairments in humans, using specialized diseases or disorders in other
testing, diagnostic, medical, surgical, parts/system of body. Conducts clinical
physical and psychiatric techniques, tests, microscopic examination of
through application of the principles and scrapings of diseased part of skin, histo-
procedures of modern medicine. They pathological examination, patch test in
specialize in certain disease categories, case of allergic disorder along with history
types of patient or methods of treatment of disorder/disease and other relevant
and may conduct medical education and personal data and diagnosis disorder.
research in their chosen areas of Prescribes medicines for treatment of
specialization. various kinds of skins diseases such as
blemishes, scabies, eczema etc. May
consult other specialist to diagnose
2212.0100
disease.
Neurologist
Neurologist; Nerve Specialist diagnoses
Code 2212
and treats nervous diseases of human
Title Special Medical
beings. Conducts examination of different
Practitioners
parts of nervous system to find cause of
disorder or location of defect, and relates
disorder to diseases or disorder in other 2212.0300
parts/system of body. Studies clinical tests Allergy Specialist
of cerebrospinal fluid, reports of histo-
pathological examination, X-ray of skull Allergy Specialist diagnoses and treats
and spinal cords and system, along with diseases and conditions with allergic or
history of disorder/disease and possibility immunologic causes: Examines patient,
of inheriting nervous defects and utilizing medical instruments and
diagnoses disease. Prescribes and equipment, patch tests, and blood tests as
conducts treatment of patient, as diagnostic aids. Elicits and records
required, adopting medicinal and surgical information about patient's history.
methods. May consult other specialists to Analyses reports and test results and
diagnose diseases. May specialize in any prescribes treatment or medication for
technique of diagnosing and treating conditions, such as bronchial asthma,
particular type of nervous diseases. dermatological disorders, connective
tissue syndromes, transplantation, and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: autoimmunity. Refers patients to ancillary
Code 2212 and consultant services when indicated.
Practitioners Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference
2212.0200 QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
Dermatologist
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: relevant personal data, and diagnoses

Code 2212 disorder. Prescribes medicines and
Title Special Medical conducts treatment of patient as required
Practitioners by ailment. May obtain help of other
specialist for diagnoses of disease. May
2212.0400 specialize in any technique of treating
disease of blood circulatory system or
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist
diagnoses of particular kinds of blood
diseases.
Ear, Nose and Throat Specialist diagnoses
and conducts treatment of diseases and
disorders of ear, nose and throat. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Conducts examination of ear, nose and Code 2212
throat for observable defect/symptoms, Title Special Medical
and relates disorder and disease to Practitioners
infection in other parts of body. Conducts 2212.0600
clinical test and histo-pathological Radiologist
examination of diseased parts, along with
other personal relevant particular and Radiologist diagnoses diseases and
diagnoses diseases. Prescribes medicines disorders of human system by studying X-
and treats patients by medicinal or ray pictures of affected parts or seeing it
surgical methods as required. May obtain on fluoroscopic screen and gives
help of other specialist who diagnose treatment such as therapeutic radiation of
disease. diseased part of body. Checks patients for
nature of complaint and for allergy to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: drugs in radiation treatment. Decides on
Code 2212 type of X-ray picture to be taken in
Title Special Medical respect of diseased or affected part of
Practitioners body such as ulcers, fractures, lung
diseases, etc. Gives patient where
necessary certain drugs orally or by
2212.0500
injection like barium-meal, barium iodine,
Cardiologist enema, etc. to render particular organ of
body opaque to X-rays. Takes X-ray
Cardiologist; Heart Specialist diagnoses picture or directs X-RAY TECHNICIAN to
and conducts treatment of diseases and take X-ray picture of affected part. Studies
disorder of heart and blood circulation developed X-ray film in viewing box and
system of human body. Examines blood assesses nature, location and magnitude
circulation system to find cause of of disease or injury. Advises type of
disorder or location of defects and relates therapeutic treatment to be given or gives
disorder to diseases or disorder in other such treatment at their own clinic. Adjusts
parts of body. Conducts clinical tests of and operates X-ray and other therapeutic
blood, histo-pathological examination, X- machine such as deep X-ray, cobalt, Gama
ray examination of heart, blood pressure, rays, etc. to direct rays of required
electro-cardiogram test, cardio- intensity on affected part of body for
catheterization examination and specified period or applies radium needle
phonocardiogram tests of heart, along when necessary. May treat ailments such
with history of disorder/disease and other
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as cancer, tumour, blood diseases, skin diagnoses disorder. Tests and prescribes
diseases, cardio-respiratory system, etc. spectacles, contact lenses or specialized
May operate image intensifier for study of glasses for visual defects. Tests and treats
movements of certain parts of body like for muscular imbalances of eye. May refer
heart, lungs, etc. patients to other specialists for
consultation or advise. May specialize in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: any technique of treatment, medical or
Code 2212 surgical or diagnoses of types of disorder.
Practitioners
2212.0700 Code 2212
Tuberculosis Specialist Title Special Medical
Tuberculosis Specialist diagnoses and Practitioners
conducts treatment of ailments due to
infection by tubercular disease. Conducts 2212.0900
examination of different parts of body to Urologist
locate nature of disorder and relates
disorder/disease to infections in other Urologist diagnoses and treats diseases
parts of body. Administers tuberculin test and disorders of genitourinary organs and
and conducts clinical tests of sputum, tract. Examines patient, using x-ray
blood, lymph, etc. Takes X-ray of chest machine, fluoroscope, and other
and other parts of body, along with equipment to aid in determining nature
history of disease. Prescribes medicinal or and extent of disorder or injury. Treats
surgical treatment. May obtain help of patient, using diathermy machine,
other specialists to diagnose disease. catheter, cystoscope, radium emanation
tube, and similar equipment. Performs
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: surgery, as indicated. Prescribes and
Code 2212 administers urinary antiseptics to combat
Title Special Medical infection.
Practitioners
2212.0800 Code 2212
Ophthalmologist Title Special Medical
Practitioners
Ophthalmologist; Eye Specialist diagnoses
and conducts treatment of diseases and 2212.1000
disorders of human eye. Conducts Venereologist
examination of eye ball and its related
parts using ophthalmoscope to locate Venereologist; diagnoses and conducts
cause of disorder or location of defect and treatment of human venereal diseases.
relates defects to disease/disorder or Examines patient and makes or arranges
other system of body. Conducts clinical for special test e.g. blood, urine, stool,
tests, histopathological examination, X-ray etc., and investigates into causes of
observations, history of disease along with infections and social diseases acquired
other relevant personal data and venereally. Considers reports of tests,
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histopathological examination and body. Considers clinical test, histo-

prescribes medicine, both preventive and pathological examination along with
curative. May perform operation. detailed history of ailment and diagnosis
disorder. Treats ailments by medicinal or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: by surgical methods. May refer patient to
Code 2212 other specialist to diagnose disease.
Practitioners ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2212
2212.1100 Title Special Medical
Obstetrician Practitioners
Obstetrician diagnoses and conduct
treatment of diseases and disorder of 2212.1300
human female reproduction system Paediatrician
during pre-natal, natal and post-natal
periods, conducts examination of pelvic Paediatrician diagnoses and conducts
organs and girdle for integrity and treatment of diseases peculiar to children.
adequacy. Obtains blood tests for Studies nature of growth and
haemoglobin and blood cell contact, development of children and establishes
blood pressure and clinical tests for urine, form of growth. Investigates into cause of
to evaluate course of pregnancy and to deviations by examining behaviour
control untoward pregnancy pattern, and conducting X-ray
manifestation. Supervises arrangements examination of growth of limbs and
for proper delivery of child; and arranges organs. Considers available hazards to
for blood transfusion, if necessary. normal growth and suggests preventive
Provides external manipulation and measures, examines body, considering
uterine massage along with clinical tests, histo-pathological
administration of drugs during labour. examination and other necessary
May perform operation or use forceps for techniques of examination along with
delivery of child. May prescribe and history of ailment and diagnoses
induce therapeutic abortion in case of disorder/defect. Prescribes and conducts
chronic diseases. treatment of patient, as required by
ailment. May obtain help of other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: specialists to diagnose disease. May
Code 2212 specialize in any field of paediatrics such
Title Special Medical as endocrinology or endocrinopathy (any
Practitioners disease due to disorder functions of
endocrine glands).
2212.1200
Gynaecologist ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2212
Gynaecologist; diagnoses and conducts Title Special Medical
treatment of disease and disorder of Practitioners
female genital organs. Conducts
examination of body for symptoms of 2212.1400
disease and disorder of other systems of Orthopaedist
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correlating results of experiments such as

Orthopaedist diagnoses and conducts food preservatives and colouring matters
treatment and correction of to detect their toxic and non-toxic
diseases/deformities of skeletal system. properties. Assists in detection of
Examines different parts of body structure poisonous substances causing ill-effects,
to locate cause of disease/disorder and illness or death. Records and reports
relates diseases or disorder to diseases of findings. May specialize in any branch of
other parts/system of body. Considers pharmacology such as study of effects of
clinical test of body, histopathological drugs on body, development of new drugs
examination, X-ray reports of bony in treatment of particular disease of group
structure, along with history of of diseases and the like.
disorder/disease and other personal data
for diagnoses of disease. Corrects ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
deformities by operation, physiotherapy Code 2212
or by other mechanical devices. May refer Title Special Medical
patient to other specialist for diagnoses of Practitioners
disease. May specialize in particular kinds
of orthopaedic diseases or technique of 2212.1600
treatment.
Toxicologist (Pharmaceutical)
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Toxicologist (Pharmaceutical) conducts
Code 2212 research on toxic effects of cosmetic
Title Special Medical products and ingredients on laboratory
Practitioners animals for manufacturer of cosmetics.
Applies cosmetic ingredient or cosmetic
2212.1500 being developed to exposed shaved skin
Pharmacologist area of test animal and observes and
examines skin periodically for possible
Pharmacologist studies effect of drugs on development of abnormalities,
human beings and animals and evolves inflammation, or irritation. Injects
formula for manufacture of drugs and ingredient into test animal, using
medicines for prevention and treatment hypodermic needle and syringe, and
of diseases. Experiments with animals periodically observes animal for signs of
such as dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, mice, toxicity. Injects antidotes to determine
guinea pigs, etc. to determine effects of which antidote best neutralizes toxic
various chemical substances on their vital effects. Tests and analyses blood samples
processes and their influence in activating for presence of toxic conditions, using
and retarding various life processes such microscope and laboratory test
as circulation, respiration, digestion, etc. equipment. Dissects dead animals, using
Renders assistance in evolving and surgical instruments, and examines organs
standardizing techniques of synthesizing to determine effects of cosmetic
and extracting useful chemical substances ingredients being tested. Prepares formal
used in prevention and treatment of reports of test results.
diseases of man and animals. Standardizes
dosage of drugs and methods of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
immunization against disease by Code 2212
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Title Special Medical directs antimalarial operations. Plans,

Practitioners organizes and undertakes measures for
control and eradication of malaria. Studies
2212.1700 causes and effects of malaria in laboratory
Pathologist, Medical by microscopic, biochemical and biological
techniques in mosquitoes, mammals and
Pathologist, Medical conducts chemical, other suitable animals to determine
microscopic and bacteriological tests in nature of disease, its pathological aspects
laboratory and examines blood, tissues, and process of immunization as
urine etc. of patients to find out causes of consequence of protracted attacks of
diseases. Obtains specimens of body malaria. Studies effects of insecticides on
material such as blood, tissues and other mosquitoes to evolve better techniques of
secretion of human body from patient and their utilisation. Studies biology of
makes appropriate tests to determine mosquitoes, nature of its blood-meal and
source and nature of disease or disorder transference of malaria parasite to human
by using microscope and other body. Conducts surveys of malaria
instruments. Diagnoses nature of disease infested areas and arranges spraying of
on basis of chemical analysis and reports insecticides and treatment of malaria
findings to Physician for treatment of cases. May conduct night blood and
patient. Plans and conducts experiments entomological surveys and institutes
on suitable animals to study pathological suitable anti-larval and others remedial
processes. Performs autopsies (post measures. May specialize in any field of
mortem examinations of body) to study malariology, filariology, chemotherapy,
structural changes for correlating serology, epidemiology, protozoology, etc.
functional disorders of body. Reports their
findings in medical journals etc. may ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
specialize in study of pathology on specific Code 2212
fields of human organism such as Title Special Medical
haematology, Virology, Histopathology Practitioners
(microscopic recognition of disease
condition of tissues removed at operation 2212.1900
or autopsy), chemical pathology etc. and Physiologist, Medical
may be known as Haematologist,
Virologist, Histopathologist, Chemical Physiologist, Medical studies normal
Pathologist, etc. functioning of different organs and tissue
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of human body and investigates effect of
Code 2212 physical environments such as variations
Title Special Medical in altitude, speed, temperature, etc. on its
Practitioners vital functions. Conducts experiments on
suitable animals to study effects of
2212.1800 changing physical conditions on vital
Malariologist, Medical functions of body such as digestion
excretions, genitals, cardiac system etc.
Malariologist, Medical conducts research studies limits of physical endurance and
on causes and effects of malaria in human physiological reactions under extreme
system by studies in laboratory and environmental conditions due to altitude;,
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temperature, noise, nutrition, etc., using people who are physically or mentally ill,
microscope or other instruments and disabled or infirm, and others in need of
finds cause and prevention of functional care due to potential risks to health
abnormality. Records and reports findings including before, during and after
and uses them as basis for research into childbirth. They assume responsibility for
related problems. May specialize in study the planning, management and evaluation
of any physiological system and be known of the care of patients, including the
as Neurophysiologist who specializes in supervision of other health care workers,
physiology of human nervous system, working autonomously or in teams with
Cardiovascular Physiologist who medical doctors and others in the
specializes in physiology of human practical application of preventive and
circulatory systems etc. May conduct curative measures.
experiments to solves particular problems
relating to human life. Occupations in this Group are classified
Code 2212 2221 Nursing Professionals
Title Special Medical 2222 Midwifery Professionals
Practitioners
Family 2221
2212.9900
Nursing Professionals
Specialist Medical Practitioners,
Other Nursing Professionals provide treatment,
support and care services for people who
Pharmacologists, Pathologists and Related are in need of nursing care due to the
Professionals, Other include all other effects of ageing, injury, illness or other
Pathologists, Pharmacologists, and related physical or mental impairment, or
scientists engaged in research in particular potential risks to health. They assume
fields for practical application of results responsibility for the planning and
thereof, and manufacture of crude management of the care of patients,
vaccines, not elsewhere classified. including the supervision of other health
care workers, working autonomously or in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: teams with medical doctors and others in
Code 2212 the practical application of preventive and
Title Special Medical curative measures.
Practitioners
2221.0100
Nurse, Specialist
Group 222
Nurse, Specialist specializes in particular
Nursing and Midwifery type of professional nursing in hospital,
Professionals clinic, sanatorium or similar medical
establishment. Performs tasks similar to
Nursing and Midwifery professionals those of Nurse General, but specializes in
provide treatment and care services for particular branch of nursing such as
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obstetric, orthopaedic, paediatrics or Occupations in this Group are classified

psychiatric nursing, or in particular nursing into the following Families:
task, such as giving anaesthetics or
assisting Surgeon during operations. 2230 Traditional and Complementary
Title Nursing Professionals Traditional and Complementary
2221.9900
Professional Nurses, Other Traditional and Complementary Medicine
Professionals prevent, diagnose and treat
Professional Nurses, Other include all illness, disease, injury, and other physical
other Nurses engaged in treatment of and mental impairments and maintain
patients, disabled persons and invalids, general health in humans by applying
not elsewhere classified. knowledge, skills and practices acquired
through extensive study of the theories,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: beliefs and experiences, originating in
Code 2221 specific cultures.
Title Nursing Professionals 2230.0100
Family 2222 Physician, Ayurveda
Midwifery Professionals
Physician, Ayurveda; examines patients by
Midwifery Professionals plan, manage, interrogation, sight, feeling pulse rate etc.
provide and evaluate midwifery care to diagnose ailment and prescribes
services before, during and after necessary medicines according to
pregnancy and childbirth. They provide Ayurveda system of treatment. Questions
delivery care for reducing health risks to patient about nature of ailment, previous
women and new-born children, working history of disease and ascertains condition
autonomously or in teams with other of bowel movement, appetite, etc.
health care providers. Diagnoses ailments by feeling pulse,
examine abdomen, colour of skin, eyes,
Group 223 tongue etc. of patient. Observes urine,
stool and sputum, if necessary and applies
Traditional and Complementary
findings for diagnoses and treatment.
Medicine Professionals Decides time of treatment and prescribes
medicines with instructions regarding
Traditional and Complementary Medicine their use and precautions especially with
Professionals prevent, diagnose and treat regard to diet to be observed. May
illness, disease, injury, and other physical prescribe medicines for general
and mental impairments and maintain improvement of health and prevention of
general health in humans by applying diseases. May prepare and sell tonics,
knowledge, skills and practices acquired patent and other indigenous medicines
through extensive study of the theories, such as `Bhasams’, Asavs (extracts of
beliefs and experiences, originating in medicinal herbs), etc.
specific cultures.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: patient, records case history and studies
Code 2230 symptoms to diagnose deficiency or
Title Traditional and Complementary imbalance of basic salt(s) in patients
Medicine Professionals system. Prescribes bio-chemic medicines
along with necessary instructions,
2230.0200 regarding diet, physical precautions etc.
Keeps case history of patients and
Physician, Homeopathic
treatment prescribed. May consider
results of X-ray and pathological
Physician, Homoeopathic examines
examinations for proper diagnosis.
patients to diagnose ailments and
prescribes necessary medicines according
to homeopathic system of treatment. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Records history of disease or disorder, and Code 2230
patients and his family’s (both paternal Title Traditional and Complementary
and maternal) past and present, mental Medicine Professionals
and physical reaction to heat, cold, food
etc. by careful questioning, and obtains 2230.0400
complete subjective and objective picture Physician, Unani
of symptoms expressed. Prescribes
homoeopathic medicine to treat patient Physician, Unani; Hakim examines
for symptoms exhibited. Instructs patients patients to diagnose ailments and
on diet restrictions during course of prescribes necessary medicines according
treatment. Keeps case history of patient to unani system of treatment. Enquires
and treatment prescribed along with patients about the nature of their ailment,
progress report. Prescribes prophylactics habits, previous history of their diseases,
in course of epidemics to safeguard hereditary factors and interrogates them
against spread of infectious diseases and about their appetite, bowel movement
instructs healthy persons on general and any other discharges etc. Feels
hygienic principles for preservation of patients’ pulse and examines their
health. May consider results of X-ray, abdomen, chest, liver, spleen, urine, stool
clinical and pathological examination for and sputum if considered necessary.
proper diagnosis. May dispense Diagnoses disease and prescribes
homoeopathic drugs and medicines singly medicines according to patients’
and potentised form. temperament. Gives necessary
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: instructions regarding use of medicines,
Code 2230 diet and other precaution to be taken.
Title Traditional and Complementary May prepare and sell tonics, and other
Medicine Professionals medicines such as Kushtas (ashes of burnt
metal) ‘Maul Laul Lahm’ (extracts from
2230.0300 bird meat, fruits, etc.).
Physician, Bio-Chemic/Bio Chemist
Physician, Bio-chemic examines patients QP NOS Reference
to diagnose ailments and prescribes QP NOS Name
necessary medicines according to bio- NSQF Level
chemic system of treatment. Examines
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Paramedical Practitioners

Code 2230
Title Traditional and Complementary Paramedical Practitioners provide
Medicine Professionals advisory, diagnostic, curative and
preventive medical services for humans
2230.9900 more limited in scope and complexity
Traditional Medicine Practitioners, than those carried out by medical doctors.
Other They work autonomously, or with limited
supervision of medical doctors, and apply
Traditional Medicine Practitioners, other advanced clinical procedures for treating
treat human ailments by herbs, medicinal and preventing diseases, injuries and
plants and other techniques not other physical or mental impairments
elsewhere classified. common to specific communities.

QP NOS Reference Laboratory Assistant, Clinical
QP NOS Name
NSQF Level Laboratory Assistant, Clinical; Medical
Laboratory Technician arranges and sets
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: various instruments and apparatus in
Code 2230 clinical laboratory for conducting
Title Traditional and Complementary pathological and bacteriological study and
Medicine Professionals conducts routine tests of blood, urine,
sputum etc. for medical purposes and for
Group 224 diagnosis of diseases. Sets in position
Paramedical Practitioners required apparatus and equipment and
makes necessary electrical connections.
Prepares standard solutions, reagents,
Paramedical Practitioners provide
media for culture etc. by weighing,
advisory, diagnostic, curative and
grinding, mixing and dissolving prescribed
preventive medical services for humans
proportion of sample or chemical in water
more limited in scope and complexity
or other liquids etc. collects samples such
than those carried out by medical doctors.
as water, urine, blood, sputum etc. in
They work autonomously or with limited
clean and sterile containers or slides for
supervision of medical doctors, and apply
bacteriological, pathological or biological
advanced clinical procedures for treating
study. Assists in conducting routine test of
and preventing diseases, injuries and
urine, stool, sputum or blood to
other physical or mental impairments
determine sugar content, germs or worms
common to specific communities.
or blood groups as required. Mounts and
prepares slides with specimens for
microscopic study by physicians and
specialists. Washes, cleans and dries
apparatus and equipment after use and
2240 Paramedical Practitioners
maintains them in proper working
condition. Keeps required chemicals and
Family 2240 solutions readily available and replenishes
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stock from stores. Maintains laboratory in NSQF Level 4

clean and tidy condition. May maintain
record of types of tests performed and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
stock in laboratory. Code 2240
Title Paramedical Practitioners
Code 2240 2240.0502
Title Paramedical Practitioners Emergency Medical Technician-
Advanced
2240.0400
Dresser Emergency Medical Technician-Advanced
needs to provide emergency medical
Dresser dresses wounds, cuts, sores, boils support and care to individuals who are
etc. and applies ointment, liniments, and critically ill or injured and transport them
paints and gives first aid in emergency to a medical facility within stipulated time
cases. Cleans wounds, cuts, sores with limits.
antiseptic material and applies ointments,
paints, gauze, lint or other sterile material Qualification Pack Details:
as prescribed by Surgeon, or under QP NOS Reference HSS/Q2302
medical advice. Touches throat with QP NOS Name Emergency Medical
throat-paint, drops medicine, in eyes, Technician-
nose or ears. Bandages wounds and other Advanced
affected part of body. May massage any NSQF Level 5
part of body under guidance of doctor.
May prepare patients for operations and
give them pre-operational care.
Code 2240
Code 2240
2240.9900
Paramedical Practitioners, Other
2240.0501
Emergency Medical Technician- Paramedical Practitioners, Other include
Basic practitioners who provide advisory,
diagnostic, curative and preventive
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic medical services for humans not
needs to provide emergency medical elsewhere classified
support and care to individuals who are
critically ill or injured and transport them ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
to a medical facility within stipulated time Code 2240
limits. Title Paramedical Practitioners

Group 225
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q2301
QP NOS Name Emergency Medical
Veterinarians
Technician-Basic
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Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat fleas, ticks etc. to assist development of
diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of insecticides. Observes action of bacteria
animals. They may provide care to a wide on living tissues. Makes chemical analysis
range of animals or specialize in the of culture solution of bacteria and
treatment of a particular animal group or determines biochemical properties of
in a particular specialty area, or provide bacteria to assess its importance in
professional services to commercial firms causing diseases. Prepares reports on
producing biological and pharmaceutical findings to be utilised for further research.
products. Conducts post-mortem examination of
dead animals to determine causes of
Occupations in this Group are classified death. May prepare serum and vaccine for
into the following Families: prevention of various diseases. Is
designated as Veterinary Bacteriologist if
2250 Veterinarians specialized in conducting research in
miral, rickettsial and fungal disease of
animals and evolving their preventive
Family 2250
measures.
Veterinarians
Veterinarians diagnose, prevent and treat Code 2250
diseases, injuries and dysfunctions of Title Veterinarians
animals. They may provide care to a wide
range of animals or specialize in the
2250.0200
treatment of a particular animal group or
in a particular specialty area, or provide
Veterinarian, General
professional services to commercial firms
producing biological and pharmaceutical Veterinarian, General Veterinary Doctor
products. investigates and treats diseases, injuries
and ailments in animals and undertakes
measures to improve livestock. Examines
2250.0100 animals for sickness, injuries and other
Animal Pathologist ailments to determine course of
treatment and attends to them including
Animal Pathologist conducts research in surgical cases where necessary. Conducts
animal diseases and records findings to castration, artificial insemination and
facilitate diagnosis and treatment of sick treatment of infertility for controlled and
animals. Studies nature and causes of better breed. Inoculates domestic
animal diseases. Examines tissues and animals, poultry, pet animals periodically
others diseased parts of animals using against epidemics. Investigates causes of
microscope to diagnose disease. Conducts outbreaks of infections and takes
pathological serological and preventive measures. Advises owners of
bacteriological tests regarding origin and animals in correct methods of breeding,
development of diseases; investigates feeding, rearing and disease control.
causes of disease and effect of disease Conducts research in laboratories on such
germs such as parasites, bacteria, virus subjects as pathology, anatomy etc.
etc. in animals. Conducts research on Performs post-mortem of dead animals to
ectoparasites like mosquitos, flies, lice, determine causes of death. May examine
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animals before and after slaughter for etc. Selects animals of required character
meat for any disease or infection. May to cross different breeds to get required
conduct cattle and poultry shows, strains by natural breeding or artificial
competition and calf rallies. insemination. Maintains charts and
records of crossings and breeds of animals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: for several generations. May specialize in
Code 2250 breeding particular strain of animals,
Title Veterinarians birds, wild animals in zoo etc. is
designated as Animal Gynaecologist, if
2250.0300 specializes in genetic diseases and
artificial inseminated sterility in animals.
Veterinarian, Surgeon
Veterinary, Surgeon treats injuries and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

diseases of animals by surgical methods. Code 2250
Examines sick or injured animals to Title Veterinarians
diagnose nature of injury, disability or
sickness and determines course of 2250.0500
treatment. Gives injections to animals Zoo Veterinarian
where necessary. Operates affected part
of body and prescribes necessary Zoo Veterinarian plans, directs, and
medicines. May take X-ray photograph of participates in health care programme of
injured and affected part of body of veterinary clinic in zoo. Establishes and
animal. May set dislocated joints and conducts effective quarantine and testing
fractured bones by applying plaster of procedures for all incoming animals to
Paris, splints of wood and bandaging ensure health of collection, prevent
them. spread of disease, and comply with
government regulations. Conducts
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: regularly scheduled immunisation and
Code 2250 preventive care programmes to maintain
Title Veterinarians health of animals and guard against
communicable diseases. Provides
2250.0400 immediate medical attention to diseased
or traumatised animals. Participates with
Animal Geneticist
other personnel in planning and executing
nutrition and reproduction programmes
Animal Geneticist, Animal Breeder
for animals in zoo. Develops special
conducts research in animal genetics and
programmes to encourage reproduction
deals with problems concerning evolution
among animals designated as endangered
of new breeds, rearing of livestock,
species, based on knowledge of native
genetically control of disease, artificial
habitat and instincts. Participates in
insemination, sterilization etc. Studies
employee training in handling and care of
inherent traits in animals and analyses
animals. Conducts post-mortem studies
their causes such as environment, food,
and analyses. Co-operates with zoo and
colour, growth, maturity, sterility, disease
aquarium personnel to exchange
etc. Conducts experiments to develop
information concerning care of animals, to
better variety or strain of animal to resist
arrange transfer, sale, or trade of animals,
disease, increase yield of milk, meat, egg
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and to maintain nationwide inventory of environmental health and hygiene,

animals of every species, including occupational health and safety,
notation of live births. Acts as consultant physiotherapy, nutrition, hearing, speech,
to veterinarians in general practice vision and rehabilitation therapies. This
seeking advice in treatment of exotic minor group includes all human health
animals. professionals, except doctors, traditional
and complementary medicine
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: practitioners, veterinarians, nurses,
Code 2250 midwives and paramedical professionals.
Title Veterinarians
2250.0600 into the following Families:
Veterinarian, Poultry
2261 Dentists
Veterinarian, Poultry advises individual 2262 Pharmacists
poultry raisers on poultry problems: 2263 Environmental and Occupational
Gathers from owner information on care, Health and Hygiene Professionals
condition, performance, and action of 2264 Physiotherapists
birds. Inspects flocks, pens, and housing. 2265 Dieticians and Nutritionists
Diagnoses disease and prescribes
2266 Audiologists and Speech Therapists
treatment. Culls undesirable birds from
flock. Suggests feed changes to increase 2267 Optometrists and Ophthalmic
egg production or growth of fowls. Opticians
2269 Health Professionals, Not
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Elsewhere Classified
Code 2250
Title Veterinarians Family 2261
Dentists
2250.9900
Veterinarians, Other Dentists diagnose, treat and prevent
diseases, injuries and abnormalities of the
Veterinarians, Other include all other teeth, mouth, jaws and associated tissues
veterinarians engaged in research and by applying the principles and procedures
treatment of birds and animals, not of modern dentistry. They use a broad
elsewhere classified. range of specialized diagnostic, surgical
and other techniques to promote and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: restore oral health.
Code 2250
Title Veterinarians 2261.0100
Dentist
Group 226
Other Health Professionals Dentist, Dental Surgeon treats surgically
and medically diseases and disorders of
teeth, gums and soft tissues of mouth.
Other Health Professionals provide health
Examines mouth and teeth of patients by
services related to dentistry, pharmacy,
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clinical tests or arranges dental X-ray or Orthodontist examines, diagnoses, and

clinical and bacteriological tests through treats abnormalities in development of
Radiologist and pathologist, if necessary jaws, position of teeth, and other dental-
for correct diagnosis. Examines results of facial structures: Plans treatment, using
tests and adjacent tissues for minor cephalometric, height, and weight
diseases. Cleans teeth and cavities using records, dental x rays, and front and
scalers, excavators, dental engine, etc. as lateral dental photographs. Designs and
necessary. Fills cavities with cement, fabricates appliances, such as space
metal or plastic and ensures proper filling maintainers, retainers, and labial and
by observation and easy feel in chewing lingual arch wires, to alter position and
by patient. Gives local or general relationship of teeth and jaws, and to
anaesthetics as necessary and prepares realign teeth to produce and maintain
mouth for operation. Extracts loose normal function.
decayed or impacted teeth using surgical
instruments. Renders after care. Makes ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and fits artificial teeth. Advises patients on Code 2261
various corrective dental measures and on Title Dental Specialists
general dental health.
2261.0400
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Periodontist
Code 2261
Title Dental Specialists Periodontist diagnoses and treats
inflammatory and destructive diseases of
2261.0200 investing and supporting tissue of teeth.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon Cleans and polishes teeth, eliminates
irritating margins of fillings, and corrects
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon performs occlusions. Performs surgical procedures
surgery on mouth, jaws, and related head to remove diseased tissue, using dental
and neck structure. Executes difficult and instruments. Establishes recall treatment
multiple extraction of teeth. Removes programmes to monitor oral health
tumours and other abnormal growths. practices.
Performs pre-prosthetic surgery to
prepare mouth for insertion of dental ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
prosthesis. Corrects abnormal jaw Code 2261
relations by mandibular or maxillary Title Dental Specialists
revision. Treats fractures of jaws.
Administers general and local 2261.0500
anaesthetics. May treat patients in
Prosthodontist
hospital.
Prosthodontist restores and maintains
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: oral functions. Records physiologic
Code 2261 position of jaws to determine shape and
Title Dental Specialists size of dental prostheses, using face bows,
dental articulators, and other recording
2261.0300 devices. Replaces missing teeth and
Orthodontist associated oral structures with artificial
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teeth to improve chewing, speech, and Pharmacists

appearance. Corrects natural and Pharmacists store, preserve, compound,
acquired deformation of mouth and jaws and dispense medicinal products and
through use of prosthetic appliances. counsel on the proper use and adverse
effects of drugs and medicines following
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: prescriptions issued by medical doctors
Code 2261 and other health professionals. They
Title Dental Specialists contribute to researching, testing
preparing, prescribing and monitoring
2261.0600 medicinal therapies for optimising human
Paediatric Dentist health.
Paediatric Dentist provides dental care for 2262.0100

infants, children, and adolescents. Chemist, Pharmaceuticals
Fabricates space maintainers designed for
patients. Treats primary and secondary Chemist, Pharmaceutical; directs and
teeth and constructs and places bridges, supervises manufacture of drugs and
dentures, and obturating appliances other pharmaceutical products such as
suitable for growing arches. Manages tablets, syrups, ointments etc. according
patients with behavioural problems or to prescribed formulae. Assembles various
handicapping conditions. Counsels and chemical ingredients in required
advises patients and family on growth and quantities to prepare medical compounds
development of dental problems of according to prescription of Physicians,
patient. Provides preventive services Dentists and Veterinarians, and analyses
through use of fluorides and sealants and them if necessary, to ascertain their
instructs patient and family members on conformity to prescribed standards. Mixes
dental care. ingredients according to standard
formulae either manually or by
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: mechanical devises. Conducts analysis at
Code 2261 different stages of production and of final
Title Dental Specialists products to ensure that they conform to
specifications. Performs experiments to
2261.9900 formulate new pharmaceutical
combinations, develops new products and
Dental Specialists, Other
studies their stability. Supervises
production and carries out investigation
Dental Specialists, Other include all other
to improve manufacturing process for
dental specialists who apply medical
syrups, drugs, antibiotics, vitamins,
knowledge in the field of dentistry not
vaccines etc. Procures pharmaceutical
products and ensures their proper storing
in specified conditions. May work as
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Medical Representative by explaining
Code 2261 composition and uses of drugs to
Title Dental Specialists customers in order to increase sales.
Family 2262 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 2262 Health Officer plans, organizes and

Title Pharmacists executes curative and preventive
measures against epidemics and
2262.0101 infectious disease, maintains sanitary
Chemist, Pharmaceuticals conditions according to prescribed
standards within specified area and
Chemist, Pharmaceuticals prepare promotes community efficiency of
directions for factory workers, supervise physical, mental and social health
production process to ensure that the standards. Supervises medical facilities
desired product yield is achieved. Analyse provided through hospitals, dispensaries,
raw material samples and finished child welfare and maternity centres.
products, record planned deviations and Regulates, restricts and controls sale of
co-ordinate with QA and QC team for eatables, location and working condition
reports. Provide feedback to the of cinemas, factories and other
Production Operators and assists in establishments affecting public health and
developing new methods to work in a sanitation through licenses and by
more efficient manner. prescribing health and sanitation
standards. Conducts regular and
periodical inspection of public eating
houses, premises and public
QP NOS Reference LFS/Q0202
conveniences. Checks food adulteration
QP NOS Name Production Chemist
and prosecutes offenders. Organizes anti-
NSQF Level 5
epidemic measures for prevention and
control of outbreaks of epidemics and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: infectious diseases such as Cholera,
Code 2262 smallpox, typhoid, measles, etc. and
Title Pharmacists maintains vital statistics. Ensures safe
water supply for drinking and other uses
Family 2263 and disposal of refuse and excreta.
Environmental and Occupational Supervises and checks disposal of dead
Health and Hygiene Professionals bodies by cremation or burial or grants
permission for their removal outside
corporation areas. Conducts publicity
Environmental and Occupational Health
campaigns periodically to disseminate
and Hygiene Professionals assess, plan
knowledge of health and hygiene.
and implement programmes to recognize,
Organizes school health service and public
monitor and control environmental
health laboratories. May initiate and
factors that can potentially affect human
conduct special campaigns against
health, to ensure safe and healthy
mosquitoes, flies, insects, and rodents etc.
working conditions, and to prevent
to prevent spread of infectious diseases.
disease or injury caused by chemical,
May participate in town planning activities
physical, radiological and biological agents
of local body.
or ergonomic factors.
2263.0100
Code 2263
Health Officer Title Environmental and Occupational
Health and Hygiene Professionals
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Administrator, Hospital Code 2263
Title Environmental and Occupational
Administrator, Hospital directs Health and Hygiene Professionals
administration of hospital, nursing home,
or other health care facility within Family 2264
authority of Governing board. Administers Physiotherapists
fiscal operations, such as budget planning,
accounting, and establishing rates for Physiotherapists assess, plan and
health care services. Directs hiring and implement rehabilitative programmes
training of personnel. Negotiates for that improve or restore human motor
improvement of and additions to buildings functions, maximize movement ability,
and equipment. Directs and co-ordinates relieve pain syndromes, and treat or
activities of medical, nursing, and prevent physical challenges associated
administrative staff and services. Develops with injuries, diseases and other
policies and procedures for various impairments. They apply a broad range of
establishment activities. May represent physical therapies and techniques such as
establishment at community meetings movement, ultrasound, heating, laser and
and promote programmes through other techniques.
various news media. May develop or
expand programmes or services for
2264.0100
scientific research, preventive medicine,
medical and vocational rehabilitation, and Physiotherapist
community health and welfare promotion.
Physiotherapist treats patients suffering
from metabolic diseases, body injuries,
Code 2263
stiffness, paralysis, neuritis, etc. by
massage, exercise and use of heat, light,
Health and Hygiene Professionals
water, electricity and special therapy
machines and techniques. Assists and
2263.9900 instructs patients on performance of
Environmental and Occupational corrective, reducing and other physical
Health and Hygiene Professionals, exercises.
Other
Safety, Health and Quality Inspectors, Code 2264
Other include associate professionals who Title Physiotherapists
are engaged in occupational safety, and
safety of production processes, or of 2264.0200
goods produced, used or sold, and ensure Occupational Therapist
compliance with health and environment
protection rules and regulations, as well Occupational Therapist helps general
as with the quality standards and treatment and recovery of patients
specifications of manufacturers not suffering from tuberculosis, rheumatism,
elsewhere classified. industrial accidents, blood pressure, heart
trouble, etc. by engaging them as guided
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by doctor in creative, vocational and condition usually under the supervision of

manual pursuits as craft work, gardening, a medical doctor or a physiotherapist
physical exercises, games, music, etc.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Reference SPF/Q1103
Code 2264 QP NOS Name Sports
Title Physiotherapists Masseur
NSQF Level 4
2264.0300
Chiropodist ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2264
Chiropodist; Pedicurist treats foot dis Title Physiotherapists
abilities and abnormalities. Removes
cams, bunions, blisters, etc. using surgical 2264.9900
instruments. May also give warm foot Physiotherapists and Related
baths, remove hard skin from under heel Associate Professionals, Other
and sole and give foot massage.
Physiotherapists and Related Associate
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Professionals, Other include all other
Code 2264 associate professionals who treat
Title Physiotherapists disorders of bones, muscles and parts of
the circulatory or the nervous system not
2264.0400 elsewhere classified.
Masseur
Masseur; Masseuse massages by hand or Code 2264
machine various parts of body to remove Title Physiotherapists
stiffness, sprains and pains or to generally
to tone up muscles by improving blood Family 2265
circulation or stimulating nervous system. Dieticians and Nutritionists
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Dieticians and Nutritionists assess, plan
Code 2264 and implement programmes to enhance
Title Physiotherapists the impact of food and nutrition on
human health.
2264.0401
Sports Masseur 2265.0100
Nutritionist, General
Sports Masseur is also known as sports
therapist or massage therapist or sports Nutritionist, General organizes, plans and
massager. The responsibilities of the conducts programmes concerning
Sports Masseurs include manipulating nutrition to assist in promotion of health
muscle tissues to release tension, reduce and control of disease. Instructs auxiliary
pain, restore range of movement, ensure medical personnel and allied professional
timely recovery and promote good body workers on food values and utilisation of
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foods by human body. Advises health and Qualification Pack Details:

other agencies on nutritional phases of QP NOS Reference HSS/Q5201
their food programmes. Studies and QP NOS Name Dietician
analyses scientific discoveries in nutrition Assistant
for adaptation and application to various NSQF Level 4
food problems. Interprets and evaluates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
food and nutrient information designed Code 2265
for public use. Title Dieticians and Nutritionists

Code 2265
Animal Nutritionist
Title Dieticians and Nutritionists
Animal Nutritionist studies composition
2265.0200 and nutritive values of animal feeds and
Dietician, General frames balanced diets and feeding
schedules for different kinds of animals.
Dietician, General plans, supervises and Studies habits of animals in regard to type
instructs in preparation of therapeutic or and quantity of feed consumed to
other diets for individuals or groups, in determine their effect on size, weight, and
hospitals, institutions or other development, strength and yield of milk,
establishments. Determines diet values of meat, wool, eggs etc. Experiments
food and food products. Plans the menu nourishing of animals with different types
and special diets with proper nutritional of feeds and records improvement and
value. Estimates and purchases required growth. Prescribes correct feed such as
food, equipment and supplies. Ensures greens, dry or preserved hay or leaves,
that food is properly prepared and grass, oats or mixed feed etc. for different
sanitary conditions are maintained in types of animals for better yield of milk,
cooking and catering places. Instructs meat etc. Develops feed mixture for
individuals and groups in applying commercial purposes. Classifies types of
principles of nutrition for selection and plants harmful to animals as feed. May
preparation of food. May prepare treat sick animals by regulating and
educational materials on nutrition. May prescribing specific feed. May analyse
specialize in any particular branch of feed samples to determine protein,
dietetics, and be designated accordingly. carbohydrate, fat, mineral and vitamin
contents and trace elements.
Title Dieticians and Nutritionists Code 2265
Title Dieticians and Nutritionists
2265.0201
Dietician Assistant 2265.9900
Dieticians and Nutritionists, Other
Dietician Assistant prepares diet, diet
regulations, food handling, safety and Dieticians and Nutritionists, Other include
sanitary standards and certain all other Dieticians and Nutritionists
administrative functions. engaged in scientific research, preparation
VOLUME II A 179
and storage of food and edibles, not other treatment/remedial programmes

elsewhere classified. designed to restore or improve
communicative efficiency developed in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: consultation with Speech Pathologists and
Code 2265 other professionals. Instructs speech
Title Dieticians and Nutritionists speech-impaired persons in development
of desirable speech habits by training in
Family 2266 control of articulation and voice. Provides
counselling and guidance to speech-
Audiologists and Speech Therapists
impaired persons. Counsels patient’s
family concerning social and psychological
Audiologists and Speech Therapists problems associated with speech
evaluate, manage and treat physical disabilities. May refer patient to physician
disorders affecting human hearing, or surgeon if medical treatment is
speech, communication and swallowing. determined necessary.
They prescribe corrective devices or
rehabilitative therapies for hearing loss,
speech disorders, and related sensory and
Code 2266
neural problems and provide counselling
Title Audiologists and Speech Therapists
on hearing safety and communication
performance.
2266.0200
2266.0100 Speech Pathologist
Speech Therapist and Audiologist
Speech Pathologist specializes in diagnosis
Speech Therapist and Audiologist and treatment of speech and language
determines type and degree of hearing problems, and engages in scientific study
impairment and implements facilitation of human communication. Diagnoses and
and rehabilitation services for patient. evaluates speech and language skills as
Administers and interprets variety of related to educational, medical, social,
tests, such as air and bone conduction, and psychological factors. Plans, directs,
and speech reception and discrimination or conducts habilitative and rehabilitative
tests, to determine type and degree of treatment programmes to restore
hearing impairment, site of damage, and communicative efficiency of individuals
effects on comprehension and speech. with communication problems of organic
Evaluates test results in relation to and non-organic etiology. Provides
behavioural, social, educational, and counselling and guidance and language
medical information obtained from development therapy to differently-abled
patients, families, teachers, Speech individuals. Administers, scores, and
Pathologists and other professionals to interprets specialized hearing and speech
determine communication problems tests. Develops and implements
related to hearing disability. Plans and individualised plans for assigned clients to
implements prevention, habilitation, or meet individual needs, interests, and
rehabilitation services, including hearing abilities. Evaluates and monitors
aid selection and orientation, counselling, individuals, using audio-visual equipment,
auditory training, lip reading, language such as tape recorders, overhead
habilitation, speech conservation, and projectors, filmstrips, and demonstrative
VOLUME II A 180
materials. Reviews treatment plans, and Title Audiologists and Speech Therapists
assesses individual performance to
modify, change, or write new 2266.0401
programmes. Attends meetings and Speech Language Pathologist and
conferences and participates in other
Audiologist
activities to promote professional growth.
Instructs individuals to monitor their own
Speech Language Pathologist and
speech and provides ways to practice new
Audiologists are professionally trained to
skills. May act as consultant to
screen, identify, assess, diagnose, refer,
educational, medical, and other
and provide intervention and counselling
professional groups. May conduct
to persons with articulation, fluency,
research to develop diagnostic and
voice, language, communication, hearing,
remedial techniques May teach manual
swallowing, and related disabilities. They
sign language to student incapable of
help children and adolescents with
speaking. May instruct staff in use of
language disorders to understand and give
special equipment designed to serve
directions, convey ideas, and improve
persons who are differently-abled.
language skills that lead to better
academic performance. They also
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: evaluate and treat person with swallowing
Code 2266 disorders that may result from illness,
Title Audiologists and Speech Therapists surgery, stroke, or injury.

Voice Pathologist QP NOS Reference HSS/Q7601
QP NOS Name Speech Language
Voice Pathologist diagnoses and treats Pathologist and
voice disorders, such as those associated Audiologist
with professional use of voice. Develops NSQF Level 4
and implements perceptual evaluation
procedures and psychophysical methods ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
for voice assessment. Collects diagnostic Code 2266
data on individuals, such as output Title Audiologists and Speech Therapists
pressures, airflow, chest wall movements,
and articular and laryngeal displacement,
using scopes and other measuring Family 2267
instruments. Analyses and interprets Optometrists and Ophthalmic
diagnostic data and consults with other Opticians
professionals to determine method of
treatment, such as surgery, vocal Optometrists and Ophthalmic Opticians
modification, or voice therapy. Plans and provide diagnosis, management and
conducts voice therapy sessions, applying treatment services for disorders of the
auditory, visual, kinematic, and eyes and visual system. They counsel on
biofeedback techniques. eye care and prescribe optical aids or
other therapies for visual disturbance.
Code 2266 2267.9900
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Optometrists and Opticians, Other special physical exercises to be taken etc.

as necessary for recovery.
Optometrists and Opticians, Other include
those who prescribe and fit glasses and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
contact lenses and advise on their use or Code 2269
the use of other visual aids, as well as on Title Health Professionals Not
proper lighting for work and reading not Elsewhere Classified
2269.0200
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Physician, Osteopathic
Code 2267
Title Optometrists and Ophthalmic Physician, Osteopathic diagnoses and
Opticians treats diseases and injuries of human
body, relying upon accepted medical and
Family 2269 surgical modalities. Examines patient to
Health Professionals, Not determine symptoms attributable to
impairments in musculoskeletal system.
Corrects disorders and afflictions of
This unit group covers health
bones, muscles, nerves, and other body
professionals not classified elsewhere in systems by medicinal and surgical
sub-major group 22, Health professionals. procedures and, when deemed beneficial,
For instance, the group includes manipulative therapy. Employs diagnostic
occupations such as podiatrist, images, drugs, and other aids to diagnose
occupational therapist and other health and treat bodily impairments. May
professionals. practice medical or surgical speciality.

Naturopath Code 2269
Title Health Professionals Not
Naturopath Physician, Metropathy; Elsewhere Classified
examines patients to diagnose ailments
and prescribes necessary treatment 2269.0300
according to science of nature cure. Physician, Siddha
Enquires patients about the nature and
symptoms of ailment, previous history of Physician, Siddha examines patients by
their disease and keeps them under interrogation, sight, feeling pulse rate, etc.
observation. Conducts routine tests to and uses panjabutha theory,96 thathuvas,
determine pulse rate, blood pressure, 8 kinds of tests to diagnose ailments and
temperature, condition of heart, lungs, prescribes necessary medicines according
liver, etc. Diagnoses ailment and to Siddha System of treatment. Questions
determines type of treatment to be patients about nature of ailment, previous
administered such as Cosmo therapy, history of disease, etc. Diagnoses ailments
hydrotherapy, mud therapy etc. and by feeling pulse, examining abdomen,
advises patient for sun bathing, tub colour of skin, eyes, tongue, etc., of
bathing, mud plastering of any part of patient. Observes urine, stool and
body, massaging, regulating of diet, sputum, if necessary, and applies findings
VOLUME II A 182
for diagnosis and treatment. May use design of orthopaedic brace and
modern equipment also in diagnosing prosthesis. Selects materials, making cast
diseases. May prescribe medicines such as measurements, model modifications, and
Legiams, Bhaspams, Kasayam, layouts. Performs fitting, including static
Chooranam, Senthooram eye ointment, and dynamic alignments. Evaluates brace
etc. for treatment. May specialize in skin and prosthesis on patient and makes
disease, eye disease, peptic ulcer (without adjustments to assure fit, function, and
operation) etc. May prescribe medicines quality of work. Instructs patient in use of
for general improvement of health and orthopaedic brace and prosthesis.
prevention of diseases. May instruct Maintains patient records. May supervise
patients on the use of medicines, and other support personnel. May supervise
precautions with regard to diet to be laboratory activities relating to
observed and gives symptomatic development of orthopaedic braces and
treatment. prosthesis. May lecture and demonstrate
to colleagues and other professionals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: concerned with orthotics and prosthetics.
Code 2269
Title Health Professionals Not ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Elsewhere Classified Code 2269
Title Health Professionals Not
2269.0400 Elsewhere Classified
Physicians and Surgeons, Other
2269.0600
Health Professionals (Except Nursing), Orientation and Mobility Instructor
Other diagnose and treat human ailments
and include physicians and surgeons not Orientation and Mobility Instructor assists
elsewhere classified. visually impaired persons to achieve
personal adjustment and maximum
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: independence through training in
Code 2269 techniques of daily living. Interviews
Title Health Professionals Not clients, analyses clients’ lifestyle, and
Elsewhere Classified administers assessment tests to
determine present and required or
2269.0500 desired orientation and mobility skills.
Trains clients in awareness of physical
Orthotist and Prosthetist
environment through sense of smell,
hearing, and touch, and to travel alone,
Orthotist and Prosthetist provides care to
with or without a cane, through the use of
patients with disabling conditions of
various actual or simulated travel
limbs, spine or partial or total absence of
situations and exercises. Teaches clients
limb by fitting and preparing orthopaedic
personal and home management skills,
braces and prosthesis, under direction of
and communication skills, such as eating,
and in consultation with physician. Assists
grooming, dressing, coin and money
in formulation of specifications for braces
identification, cooking, and use of
and substitutive aids. Examines and
telephone and bathroom facilities.
evaluates patient's needs in relation to
Teaches clients to protect body, using
disease and functional loss. Formulates
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hands and arms to detect obstacles. concepts, theories and operational

Instructs clients in arts, crafts, and methods pertaining to their particular
recreational skills, such as leatherworking, discipline, and prepare scholarly papers
sewing, ceramics, and playing musical and books.
instruments to improve sense of touch, Tasks performed by workers in this sub-
co-ordination, and motor skills. Teaches major group usually include: conducting
clients to read and write Braille. Instructs classes, courses, or tutorials at a particular
clients in the use of reading machines and educational level, for educational and
common electrical devices and in vocational purposes, including private
development of effective listening lessons; conducting adult literacy
techniques. Instructs clients in-group programmes; teaching and educating
activities, such as singing, playing persons learning difficulties or special
modified sports activities to encourage needs. Designing and modifying curricula;
and increase capacity for social inspecting and advising on teaching
participation and improve general health. methods and aids; participating in
Prepares progress report to allow decisions concerning the organization of
members of rehabilitation team to teaching and related activities at schools
evaluate clients' ability to perform varied and universities; conducting research in
activities essential to daily living. particular subjects to improve or develop
concepts, theories or operational
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: methods for application in industrial and
Code 2269 other fields. Preparing scholarly papers
Title Health Professionals Not and books. Supervising other workers may
Elsewhere Classified be included.
2269.0700
Medical and Health Technicians, Occupations in this Sub Division are
Other
Modern Health Associate Professionals, 231 University and Higher Education

other include all other modern health Teachers
associate professionals not elsewhere 232 Vocational Education Teachers
classified. 233 Secondary Education Teachers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 234 Primary School and Early
Code 2269 Childhood Teachers
Title Health Professionals Not 235 Other Teaching Professionals
Group 231
Sub Division 23 University and Higher Education
Teaching Professionals Teachers
Teaching Professionals teach the theory University and Higher Education Teachers
and practice of one or more disciplines at prepare and deliver lectures and conduct
different educational levels, conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a
research and improve or develop prescribed course of study at a university
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or other higher educational institution. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

They conduct research, and prepare Code 2310
scholarly papers and books. Title University and Higher Education
Teachers
into the following Families: 2310.0200
University and College Teacher,
2310 University and Higher Education
Commerce
Teachers
Subjects/Professors/Assistant
Professors, Commerce Subjects
Family 2310
University and Higher Education University and College Teacher,
Teachers Commerce Subjects teaches university
students one or more commerce subjects
University and Higher Education Teachers such as banking, accountancy, auditing,
prepare and deliver lectures and conduct etc. Delivers lectures, sets examination
tutorials in one or more subjects within a papers, conducts examinations and marks
prescribed course of study at a university papers. Is designated as LECTURER.
or other higher educational institution. READER, PROFESSOR, etc. in subject
They conduct research, and prepare concerned, according to level of
scholarly papers and books. responsibility held. Is designated as DEAN
OF FACULTY, if responsible for controlling
2310.0100 and supervising teaching activities and
management of institution.
Arts Subjects/Professors/Assistant ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Professors, Arts Subjects Code 2310
Title University and Higher Education
University and College Teacher, Arts Teachers
Subjects teaches university students one
or more arts subjects such as history,
2310.0300
geography, anthropology, sociology,
philosophy, psychology, economics, University and College Teacher,
politics, Indian or Foreign language such Management
as Hindi, Sanskrit, English, French etc. Subjects/Professors/Assistant
Deliver lectures and conducts seminars. Professors, Management Subjects
Sets examination papers, conducts
examination and evaluates answer books. University and College Teacher,
May conduct research and guide research Management Subjects teaches one or
workers. Is designated as LECTURER, more management subjects, within
READER. PROFESSOR in subject prescribed curriculum. Prepares and
concerned, according to level of delivers lectures to students, compiles
responsibility held. May be designated as bibliographies of specialized materials for
DEAN OF FACULTY, if responsible for outside reading assignments. Stimulates
controlling and supervising teaching group discussions and assigns projects to
activities and management of institution. students. Compiles, administers, and
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grades examinations, or assigns this work Title University and Higher Education
to others. Directs research of other Teachers
teachers or graduate students working for
advanced academic degrees. Conducts 2310.0500
research in particular field of knowledge University and College Teacher,
and publishes findings in professional
Law/Professors/Assistant
journals. Performs related duties, such as
advising students on academic and Professors, Law
vocational curricula, and acting as adviser
to student organizations. Serves in the University and College Teacher, Law
faculty committee providing professional teaches university students one or more
consulting services to government and subjects relating to principles and practice
industry. May be designated according to of law. Delivers lectures, sets examination
faculty rank such as LECTURER, READER, papers, conducts examinations and marks
PROFESSOR, etc. papers. May conduct or guide research
work. Is designated as LECTURER, READER,
PROFESSOR, etc. in subject concerned,
according to level of responsibility held. Is
Code 2310
designated as DEAN OF FACULTY, if
responsible for controlling and supervising
Teachers
teaching activities and management of
the institution.
2310.0400
University and College Teacher, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Law/Professors/Assistant Code 2310
Professors, Education Title University and Higher Education
Teachers
University and College Teacher, Education
teaches sponsored Teachers and 2310.0600
university students one or more subjects University and College Teacher,
in education such as methods of teaching,
Science
educational psychology etc. Arranges for
teaching practice classes and accompanies Subjects/Professors/Assistant
students to supervise and guide them. Professors, Science Subjects
Conducts seminars and holds tutorial
classes. May conduct research and guide University and College Teacher, Science
research workers. May be designated as Subjects teaches university students one
LECTURER, READER, PROFESSOR, etc. or more science subjects such as
according to level of responsibility held. Is chemistry, physics, botany, zoology,
designated as DEAN OF FACULTY if mathematics, statistics, geology etc.
responsible for controlling and supervising Delivers lectures, guides and supervises
and teaching activities and management practical work in field or laboratory, sets
of institution. examination papers, conducts
examinations and marks papers. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: conduct or guide research work. Is
Code 2310 designated as DEMONSTRATOR,
LECTURER, READER, PROFESSOR, etc. in
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subject concerned, according to level of University and College Teacher,

responsibility held. Is designated as DEAN Information
OF FACULTY, if responsible for controlling
Technology/Professors/Assistant
and supervising teaching activities and
management of institution (Excluded are Professors, Information Technology
university teachers in engineering,
medicine and surgery, agriculture and University and College Teacher,
veterinary science subjects). Information Technology teaches one or
more Information Technology subjects,
within prescribed curriculum. Prepares
and delivers lectures to students,
Code 2310
compiles bibliographies of specialized
materials for outside reading assignments.
Teachers
Assists students in software development
2310.0700 projects and finding solutions to
University and College Teacher, software/hardware related problems.
Engineering/Professors/Assistant Stimulates group discussions and assigns
Professors, Engineering projects to students. Compiles,
administers, and grades examinations, or
University and College Teacher, assigns this work to others. Directs
Engineering teaches university students research of other teachers or graduate
one or more subjects relating to students working for advanced academic
architecture, civil engineering, mechanical degrees. Conducts research in particular
engineering, electrical engineering, field of knowledge and publishes findings
telecommunication engineering, chemical in professional journals. Performs related
engineering, metallurgy, mining, duties, such as advising students on
surveying, fuel technology, soap academic and vocational curricula, and
technology, textile technology or other acting as adviser to student organizations.
branches of engineering, and technology. Serves on faculty committee providing
Delivers lectures, guides and supervises professional consulting services to
practical work in field or laboratory. Sets government and industry. May be
examination papers, conducts designated according to faculty rank such
examination and marks papers. May as LECTURER, READER, PROFESSOR, etc.
conduct or guide research work. Is
designated as Lecturer; Reader; Professor; ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
etc. in the subject concerned, according to Code 2310
the level of responsibility held. Is Title University and Higher Education
designated as Dean of Faculty if Teachers
activities and management of institution. 2310.0900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Medicine and
Code 2310
Surgery/Professors/Assistant
Teachers Professors, Medicine and Surgery
2310.0800
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University and College Teacher, Medicine ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

and Surgery teaches university students Code 2310
one or more subjects relating to medicine Title University and Higher Education
and surgery, including dental science, Teachers
according to any medical system such as
Allopathy, Ayurveda, Homoeopathy or
2310.1100
Unani. Delivers lectures, guides and
supervises students in diagnosis of University and College Teacher,
ailments and in practical work in ward, Agricultural Subjects
operation theatre, labour room and
laboratory. Sets examination papers, University and College Teacher,
conducts examinations and marks papers. Agricultural Subjects teaches university
May conduct or guide research work. Is students one or more subjects relating to
designated as Lecturer, Reader, Professor, agronomy, horticulture, silviculture or
etc. in subjects concerned, according to other branches of agriculture. Delivers
level of responsibility held. Is designated lectures, guides and supervises practical
as Dean of Faculty if controlling; activities work in field or laboratory, sets
and management of institution. examination papers. Conducts
examination and marks papers. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: conduct or guide research work. Is
Code 2310 designated as Lecturer; Reader, Professor;
Title University and Higher Education etc. in the subject concerned according to
Teachers the level of responsibility held. Is
designated as Dean of Faculty if
2310.1000
teaching activities and management of
University and College Teacher, the institution.
Veterinary ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Science/Professors/Assistant Code 2310
Professors, Veterinary Science Title University and Higher Education
Teachers
University and College Teacher, Veterinary
Science teaches university students one or 2310.1200
more subjects relating to veterinary University and College Teacher,
science. Delivers lectures, guides and
Fine Arts/Professors/Assistant
supervises students in diagnosis and
treatment of diseases and in laboratory Professors, Fine Arts
work. Sets examination papers, conducts
examination and marks papers. May University and College Teacher, Fine Arts
conduct or guide research work. Is teaches university students principles and
designated as Lecturer, Reader, Professor, practice of one or more fine arts such as
etc. in subject concerned, according to dance, music, painting, etc. Delivers
level of responsibility held. Is designated lectures, gives practical
as Dean of Faculty if responsible for demonstrations and guides and supervises
controlling and supervising teaching practical work. Sets examination papers,
activities and management of institution. conducts examinations and marks papers.
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Is designated as Lecturer; Reader; Occupations in this Group are classified

Professor; into the following Families:
etc. in subjects concerned, according to
level of responsibility held. Is designated 2320 Vocational Education Teachers
as Dean
of Faculty if responsible for controlling Family 2320
and supervising teaching activities and
Vocational Education Teachers
management of institution.
Vocational Education Teachers teach or

instruct vocational or occupational
Code 2310
subjects in adult and further education
institutions and to senior students in
Teachers
secondary schools and colleges. They
prepare students for employment in
2310.9900 specific occupations or occupational areas
Professors/Assistant Professors, for which university or higher education is
Other not normally required.
University and College Teachers, Other 2320.0101

teach university students one or more
Certified Training Assessor
subjects and include those teaching
subjects such as library science,
Certified Training Assessor (CTA) would be
journalism, public administration, military
required to assess the standard of training
science, home science,, etc., not
of trainees within the scope of a certified
syllabus and courseware. They should be
able to assess trainees objectively on
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: theory and practical aspects. An assessor
Code 2310 should have requisite aptitude for training
Title University and Higher Education and teaching, backed by adequate subject
Teachers matter expertise and clarity regarding the
documentation required. A CTA should be
Group 232 familiar with the syllabus, courseware,
Vocational Education Teachers methods, assessment processes and
documentation for structured training in
Vocational Education Teachers teach or the PSS.
instruct vocational or occupational
subjects in adult and further education Qualification Pack Details:
institutions and to senior students in QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0901
secondary schools and colleges. They QP NOS Name Certified Training
prepare students for employment in Assessor
specific occupations or occupational areas NSQF Level 6
for which university or higher education is
not normally required. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2320
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Title Vocational Education 2330 Secondary Education Teachers

Teachers
Family 2330
2320.0102 Secondary Education Teachers
Physical Security Trainer
Secondary Education Teachers teach one
Physical Security Trainer (PST) would be or more subjects at secondary education
required to train a batch of trainees within level, excluding subjects intended to
a stipulated period of time and according prepare students for employment in
to a certified syllabus. They should be able specific occupational areas.
to impart knowledge, refine
understanding of the subject and hone
skills of the pupils. A PST should have 2330.0100
requisite aptitude for training and Senior Secondary and Secondary
teaching, backed by adequate knowledge School Teacher, Arts
and experience in safe, proficient handling
and use of licensed firearms. Trainer Senior Secondary and Secondary School
should be able to teach and train new Teacher, Arts teaches one or more
trainees as well as those already working subjects to students of high school, higher
in the PSS without receiving formal secondary school, multipurpose school in
training regional language or English. Teaches
students of various standards, allots and
Qualification Pack Details: corrects home work. Conducts tests; and
QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0801 examinations and decides eligibility for
QP NOS Name Physical promotion to higher standards. Maintains
Security Trainer school registers and records. May collect
NSQF Level 6 fees, conduct sports and extracurricular
activities such as scouting, hobby clubs,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: dramatics. May be in charge of stores and
Code 2320 equipment, hostel, transport, canteen,
Title Vocational Education library, etc. Is designated as Arts Teacher
Teachers for teaching history, geography, civics,
social science, economics, psychology, etc.
Group 233
Secondary Education Teachers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2330
Title Senior Secondary and
Secondary Education Teachers teach one Secondary School Teaching
or more subjects at secondary education Professionals
level, excluding subjects intended to
prepare students for employment in
2330.0200
specific occupational areas.
Senior Secondary and Secondary
Occupations in this Group are classified School Teacher, Science
Senior Secondary and Secondary School
Teacher, Science teaches one or more
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subjects to students of high school, higher Code 2330

secondary school, multipurpose school in Title Senior Secondary and Secondary
regional language or English. Teaches School Teaching Professionals
students of various standards, allots and
corrects homework, gives practical 2330.0400
instructions in science subjects in Language Teacher, Senior
laboratory. Conducts tests; and Secondary and Secondary School
examinations and decides eligibility for
promotion to higher standards. Maintains
Language Teacher, Senior Secondary and
school registers and records, may collect
Secondary School teaches one or more
fees; conduct sports and extracurricular
Indian or foreign languages in high school,
activities such as scouting, hobby clubs,
higher secondary school or multipurpose
dramatics. May be in charge of stores and
school. Teaches spellings, pronunciation
equipment, hostel, transport, canteen,
and grammar of language, gives exercises
library, etc. Is designated as Science
in speaking and writing language.
Teacher for teaching science subjects such
Conducts tests and examinations and
as chemistry, physics, biology,
decides eligibility for promotion to higher
mathematics, statistics etc.
standards.

Code 2330
Code 2330
Title Senior Secondary and Secondary
School Teaching Professionals
2330.0300 2330.9900
Senior Secondary and Secondary Senior Secondary and Secondary
School Teacher, Commerce School Teachers, other
Teacher, Commerce teaches one or more
Teachers, Other include all other teachers
subjects of commerce such as banking,
engaged in teaching students of high and
accountancy, auditing etc. to students of
higher secondary schools, not elsewhere
high school, higher secondary school,
classified.
multipurpose school in regional language
or English. Teaches students of various
Code 2330
standards, allots and corrects home work.
Conducts tests; and examinations and
decides eligibility for promotion to higher
standards. Maintains school registers and
records. May collect fees; conduct sports Group 234
and extracurricular activities such as Primary School and Early Childhood
scouting, hobby clubs, and dramatics. May Teachers
be in charge of stores and equipment,
hostel, transport, canteen, library, etc. Primary School and Early Childhood
Teachers teach a range of subjects at the
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: primary level of education and organize
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educational activities for children below examinations and decides eligibility for
primary school age. promotion to higher standards.
Occupations in this Group are classified ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

into the following Families: Code 2341
Title Primary School Teachers
2341 Primary School Teachers
2342 Early Childhood Educators 2341.0400
Primary School Teacher
Family 2341
Primary School Teachers Primary School Teacher teaches students
Primary School Teachers teach a range of of primary or elementary school in all
subjects at the primary education level. subjects, such as reading, writing,
arithmetic, language, social science, moral
science, history and geography. Teaches
2341.0100 all specified subjects according to
Middle School Teacher prescribed time schedule, allots and
corrects homework. Conducts tests and
Middle School Teacher teaches one or examinations and prepares examination
more subjects to students of middle results. Maintains school registers and
school in regional language or English. record of attendance, collects fees and
Teaches students of various standards, submits accounts to office. May conduct
allots and corrects homework, conducts extracurricular activities such as hobbies,
test and examinations and decides sports, dramatics, etc.
eligibility for promotion to higher
standards, Maintains school registers and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
records. May collect fees, conduct sports Code 2341
and extra-curricular activities and be in Title Primary School Teachers
charge of library, canteen, dramatics, etc.
Is designated as Senior Basic Teacher if
2341.9900
teaching according to basic educational
systems.
Primary School Teachers, Other
Primary School Teachers, Other include all

other teachers engaged in teaching
Code 2341
students of primary school not elsewhere
classified.

Language Teacher, Middle School Code 2341
Language Teacher, Middle School teaches
one or more Indian or foreign languages
Family 2342
to students of middle schools. Teaches
spellings, pronunciation and grammar of
Early Childhood Educators
language, gives exercises in speaking and
writing language, conducts tests and
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Early Childhood Educators promote the development of children below primary

social, physical, and intellectual school age not classified elsewhere.
development of children below primary
school age through the provision of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
educational and play activities. Code 2342
Title Early Childhood Educators
2342.0100
Teacher, Infant School/Teacher Group 235
Pre-Primary Other Teaching Professionals
Teacher, Infant School teaches children of Other Teaching Professionals conduct

nursery and kindergarten classes. Teaches research and advise on teaching methods,
through Montessori, happy education or teach people with learning difficulties or
other system of child education, reading special needs; teach non-native languages
and writing of alphabets, numerals and for migration and related purposes; give
simple sentences, simple additions and private tuition; teach arts, Information
subtractions, familiarises them with Technology and other subjects outside the
names, colours, shapes, sounds, etc., of mainstream primary, secondary and
objects, flowers, birds and animals. higher education systems and provide
Directs recreational activities and other teaching services not classified
generally guides development of physical elsewhere in Sub-major group 23,
and mental activities of children. May look Teaching professionals.
after and store teaching equipment,
receive fees and maintain accounts, Occupations in this Group are classified
arrange for children's mid-day meals and into the following Families:
attend to other extra-curricular or special
activities, such as sports, dramatics, 2351 Education Method Specialists
picnics and excursions, music, hand work, 2352 Special Needs Teachers
etc. Is designated as Nursery Teacher or
2353 Other Language Professionals
Kindergarten Teacher according to the
school or standard in which teaching. 2354 Other Music Teachers
2355 Other Arts Teachers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 2356 Information Technology Trainers
Code 2342 2359 Teaching Professionals, Not
Title Early Childhood Educators Elsewhere Classified
2342.9900 Family 2351

Pre-Primary Education Teaching Education Method Specialists
Associate Professionals, Other
Education Method Specialists conduct
Pre-Primary Education Teaching Associate research and develop or advise on
Professionals, Other include those who teaching methods, courses and aids. They
organize group and individual play and review and examine teachers' work, the
educational activities to support and functioning of educational institutions and
promote physical, mental and social
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the results achieved and recommend Title Education Method

changes and improvement. Specialists
2351.0100 Family 2352

School Inspector Special Needs Teachers
School Inspector performs variety of Special Needs Teachers teach children

supervisory and executive tasks in any who are differently-abled (mentally or
branch of public or private schools and physically), young persons or adults or
ensures satisfactory working on those with learning difficulties or other
procedural matters, records and registers special needs. They promote the social,
to be maintained, policy decisions, emotional, intellectual and physical
connected rules and regulation, etc. and development of their students.
guides teachers and staff as necessary.
Visits schools, checks records and 2352.0100
connected papers; examines working
Teacher for Visually Impaired
conditions. Confers with the teaching staff
on questions relating to curricula,
teaching methods, equipment and other Teacher for Visually Impaired teaches
matters. Visits classrooms to observe elementary middle and secondary school
teaching techniques and to evaluate subjects to pupils with visual impairment
teachers’ performance, and scholastic using Braille system. Instructs students in
results obtained. Prepares reports and reading and writing braille, using slate and
makes recommendations to educational stylus or braillewriter. Adapts school
authorities concerning possible changes curriculum to meet needs of pupils,
and improvement in curricula, teaching teaching subjects such as mental
methods, and other matters. CIRCLE arithmetic and music listening. Trains
INSPECTOR SCHOOLS DISTRICT INSPECTOR pupils to recognise objects and perform
OF SCHOOLS. useful duties by developing their sense of
touch. May teach Braille to persons with
sight and be designated as Instructor,
Braille.
Code 2351
Title Education Method
Specialists ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2352
Title Special Needs Teachers
2351.9900
Education Methods Specialists,
2352.0200
Other
Teacher for Hearing-Impaired
Education Method Specialists, Other
Teacher for Hearing-Impaired teaches
include all other specialists in education
elementary middle and secondary school
methods, not elsewhere classified.
subjects to pupils with hearing
impairment using special skills such as lip
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: reading and teaches special skills. Instruct
Code 2351 pupils in formation and development of
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sounds for speech, using high-powered Teacher for Differently-Abled (Physical)

hearing aid or electrical amplifying teaches differently-abled pupils in
equipment. Teach students to read lips, elementary, middle and secondary grades,
pointing out characteristic formation of evaluating pupils’ abilities in order to
lips and facial expressions. Teaches music determine training programmes that will
appreciation and speech rhythm through result in maximum progress. Observes
sense vibration. Instruct pupils in pupils to determine physical limitations
elementary and secondary subjects and plans academic and recreational
adapting curriculum to meet their needs. programmes to meet individual needs.
May specialize in teaching lip reading and Devises instructional materials methods
be designated as Teacher, Lip Reading. and aids to assist in rehabilitation process.
Plans and organizes extra-curricular
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: programmes. May teach pupils in
Code 2352 hospitals.
2352.0300 Code 2352
Teacher for Differently-Abled Title Special Needs Teachers
(Mental)
2352.9900
Teacher for Differently-Abled (Mental) Teacher for Differently-Abled,
teaches basic academic subjects in Other
schools, centres and institutions to
children who are differently-abled Teacher for Differently-Abled, Other
(mentally). Plans courses of study includes all other teachers engaged in
according to pupils' levels of learning. teaching students who are differently-
Conducts activities in subjects, such as abled (mentally and/or physically), not
music, art, crafts and physical education elsewhere classified.
to stimulate and develop interest,
abilities, manual skills and co-ordination. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Administers mental ability and Code 2352
achievement tests and interprets results. Title Special Needs Teachers
Devises instructional methods and aids,
such as audio-visual techniques and Family 2353
materials to meet needs of pupils.
Other Language Teachers
Prepares reports and make special studies
on pupil behaviour.
Other Language Teachers teach non-
native languages to adults and children
who are learning a language for reasons of
Code 2352
migration, to fulfil employment
requirements or opportunities, to
facilitate participation in educational
2352.0400 programmes delivered in a foreign
Teacher for Differently-Abled language, or for personal enrichment.
(Physical) They work outside the mainstream
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primary, secondary and higher education ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

systems, or in support of students and Code 2355
teachers within those systems. Title Other Arts Teacher
Family 2354 2355.9900

Other Music Teachers Arts Teacher, Other
Other Music Teachers teach students in Arts Teacher, Other include all other
the practice, theory and performance of teachers engaged in teaching of
music outside the mainstream primary, specialized subjects like music,
secondary and higher education systems, commercial practice, etc., not elsewhere
but may provide private or small group classified.
tuition as an extracurricular activity in
association with mainstream educational ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
institutions. Code 2355
Title Other Arts Teacher
Family 2355
Other Arts Teachers Family 2356
Information Technology Trainers
Other Arts Teachers teach students in the
practice, theory and performance of Information Technology Trainers develop,
dance, drama, visual and other arts schedule and conduct training
(excluding music) outside the mainstream programmes and courses for computer
primary, secondary and higher education and other information technology users
systems, but may provide private or small outside the mainstream primary,
group tuition as an extracurricular activity secondary and higher education systems.
in association with mainstream
educational institutions. 2356.0100
Manual Training Teacher/Craft
2355.0100
Instructor
Art Teacher
Manual Training Teacher; Craft Instructor
Art Teacher Drawing Teacher instructs gives instructions to students in schools
school students in art subjects such as and training institutions in manual crafts
drawing and painting. Demonstrates to such as carpentry, tailoring, weaving, book
pupils’ methods and techniques of using binding, blacksmithy etc. Imparts
drawing material such as brushes, scale, theoretical instructions for the use of
pencils and colours. Instructs them in tools, mechanical drawings, blueprint
model drawing in pencil and crayons and reading and related subjects. Gives
painting of objects, landscapes, plant life, demonstrations of process and operations
murals, etc. Observes their work and in the workshop; supervises and guides
makes corrections. May organize art students in their practical work. Looks
exhibitions and visits to museums art after stores, equipment and tools.
galleries and places of artistic interest.
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Code 2356 Teaching Professionals, Not
Title Information Technology Elsewhere Classified
Trainers
This unit group covers Teaching
2356.0301
Professionals not classified elsewhere. For
Master Trainer for Junior Software
instance, the group includes those who
Developer
provide private tuition in subjects other
Master Trainer for Junior Software than foreign languages and the arts, and
Developer will be accountable to train and those who provide educational
equip students of 0 to 2 years’ experience. counselling to students.
Major responsibility being to prepare
trainees and enable them to procure, and 2359.0100
perform to a reasonable extent, at entry Handwork Teacher/Teacher, Art
level jobs that exist in the IT Services and Craft
Industry.
Handwork Teacher; Handicraft Teacher
Qualification Pack Details: imparts training to school students in
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0509 handwork and handicraft. Teaches and
QP NOS Name Master Trainer for develops, in students, sense of colour
Junior Software combinations, forms and shapes and
Developer three-dimension visualisation. Instructs in
NSQF Level 6 handicrafts such as modelling, fret work,
clay work, cutting forms and shapes in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: card boards, paper and plywood toy
Code 2356 making, designing simple artistic and
Title Information Technology decorative pieces. May also instruct in
Trainers drawing and in art subjects.

Information Technology Trainers, Code 2359
Other Title Teaching Professionals Not
Information Technology Trainers, Other
include those who engage in other Sub Division 24
teaching activities than those connected
with primary, pre-primary and special Business and Administrative
education school levels not elsewhere Professionals
classified.
Business and Administration Professionals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: perform analytical, conceptual and
Code 2356 practical tasks to provide services in
Title Information Technology Trainers financial matters, human resource
development, public relations and
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marketing, sales in the technical, medical, Finance Professionals plan, develop,

information and communication organize, administer, invest, manage and
technology areas and conduct, reviews of conduct quantitative analyses of either
organizational structures, methods and financial accounting systems or funds for
systems as well as quantitative analyses of individuals, establishments and public or
information affecting investment private institutions.
programmes.
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- Occupations in this Group are classified
major group usually include, collecting, into the following Families:
analysing and interpreting information on
the financial viability, cost structures and 2411 Accountants
trading effectiveness of organizations;
2412 Financial and Investment Advisors
conducting audits, preparing financial
statements and controlling treasury 2413 Financial Analysts
systems for organizations; developing and
reviewing financial plans and strategies, Family 2411
executing buy and sell orders, and Accountants
negotiating the purchase and sale of
commodities; developing, implementing Accountants plan, organize and
and evaluating staff recruitment, training administer accounting systems for
and development programmes; individuals and establishments. Some
researching, developing and occupations classified here examine and
implementing marketing and public analyse the accounting and financial
relations campaigns; studying and records of individuals and establishments
developing methods and policies to to ensure accuracy and compliance with
improve and promote government and established accounting standards and
business operations and effectiveness; procedures.
acquiring and updating knowledge of
employers’ and competitors’ goods and
services, and market conditions; assessing
customers’ needs and explaining and 2411.0100
demonstrating goods and services to Accountant
them.
Accountant ensures proper maintenance
Occupations in this Sub Division are of account books and records of business
classified into the following Groups: and financial establishments, private
institutions, Government or Quasi
241 Finance Professionals Government Offices. Supervise
242 Administration Professionals subordinates e.g. Accounts Clerk engaged
243 Sales, Marketing and Public in maintenance of accounts and records.
Relations Professionals Scrutinises bills, receipts, payments, etc.
for proper entries in Cash Book, Journal,
Ledger and other records. Keeps record of
Group 241 all taxes, licenses, fees etc. required to be
Finance Professionals paid by organizations or establishment in
which engaged and ensures that they are
paid in time and kept up-to-date. Gets
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annual budget (or Budget for prescribed transactional in nature. They are
period) prepared and consolidated under responsible for systematic and timely
their supervision and places it before recording, reporting, and analysis of
'Board' or appropriate authority for financial transactions of a business.
consideration. Prepares final accounts
such as trial balance, profit annual loss Qualification Pack Details:
statement and balance sheet etc. as QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2301
required depending upon type of industry QP NOS Name Associate-
or organization in which engaged. Sees Transactional
that prescribed account procedure is Finance and
followed by Offices, establishments and Accounting
institutions and account books are NSQF Level 7
properly maintained. Checks inventory,
counts cash, examines documents in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
support of entries and reports to Code 2411
appropriate authorities in maintenance of Title Accountants
accounts or loss of money, material etc.
Ensures that instructions given or
2411.0200
objections raised are carried out or
rectified. Makes periodical and surprise Auditor
checks of accounts. Advises appropriate
authority on financial matters including Auditor examines accounts books and
revenue and expenditure, such as records of business establishments,
procedure for procurement of raw private institutions, Government or Quasi
materials, machinery and other purchases Government offices for accuracy and
and also disposal of assets, write off, completeness of book keeping records
depreciation award of contract etc. May and financial statements. Checks items of
specialize in particular branches of entries in day book or journal for correct
accountancy and be designated as recording. Scrutinises bills, vouchers and
Chartered Accountant; Tax Accountant relevant entries in cashbooks. Verifies
etc. May prepare tax returns and financial ledger entries against receipts for cash
statements. May also perform secretarial payment. Checks Arithmetic total for
work, such as transfer of shares, accuracy and counts cash in hand if
registration etc. required. Conducts test checks for proper
observance of accounts procedure and
ensures that all revenue and expenditure
are brought to account under proper
Code 2411
heads and that expenditure and
Title Accountants
disbursements are properly authorised,
vouched and correctly classified. Acts as
2411.0101 liquidator or arbitrator when required.
Associate-Transactional Finance Represents employees before tribunals,
and Accounting courts, etc. to clarify points regarding
financial matters of companies and
Associate-Transactional, Finance and certifies financial statements as and when
Accounting is responsible for financial required by court of law or other
activities that are largely simple and authorities. Advises new or prospective
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firms in matters of account rules, taxation or average cost per unit considering
and procedure to be followed. Reports to various factors such as cost of raw
appropriate authority irregularities in materials, depreciation of machinery,
accounts and cases of losses of money, payment of wages, rent and interest and
improper expenditure etc. May prepare other overhead expenses etc. Analyses
financial statement and final accounts, cost records such as raw materials
such as profit and loss statements, purchased, wages and salaries paid,
balance sheets, etc. for private and public depreciation of machinery and overhead
undertakings. charges to ascertain distribution of cost of
various divisions of management and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: production. Determines performance of
Code 2411 each unit by computing machine hour
Title Accountants rate, labour hour rate etc. to calculate
output. Devises methods for finding out
2411.0201 sources of wastage of material and
unremunerative labour and suggests
Associate-Finance and Accounting
measure for eliminating or reducing
Complex wastage. Spots out financial weakness in
methods of production and suggests
Associate-Finance and Accounting measures for improvement. Assists
Complex is responsible for as collection, management in setting standards for
analysis, summarisation and presentation future cost and budgets for controlling
of the financial performance of a business. expenses, deciding price structure, new
These individuals are also responsible for investment, automation-making policy,
maintaining and analysing financial etc. and also in deciding quantum of work
information for ongoing reporting and to be assigned to employees. Ascertains
also supporting fiscal year planning and proper bases for distribution of cost of
budgeting. various divisions of management.
Classifies overhead charges into fixed and
Qualification Pack Details: variable, controllable and uncontrollable
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2302 etc. and suggests measures for their
QP NOS Name Associate-Finance reduction or elimination. May work
and Accounting independently or supervise work of junior
Complex Cost Accountants and Cost Clerks
NSQF Level 7 performing routine phases of operations.
May devise suitable form for determining
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: quantum of work to be performed by
Code 2411 each unit. May prepare statistical
Title Accountants statement of costs and production. May
specialize in Management Accounting.
2411.0300
Cost Accountant ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2411
Cost Accountant devises and controls Title Accountants
system of determining unit cost of
products or services and calculates actual Family 2412
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Financial and Investment Advisors reserves, assigned collateral, and bank-

owned securities in order to check
Financial and Investment Advisers develop internal control procedures. Confer with
financial plans for individuals and officials of real estate, securities, or
organizations, and invest and manage financial institution industries in order to
funds on their behalf. exchange views and discuss issues or
pending cases. Establish guidelines for
procedures and policies that comply with
2412.0100 new and revised regulations, and direct
Financial Examiner their implementation.
Financial Examiner enforces or ensures ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

compliance with laws and regulations Code 2412
governing financial and securities Title Financial and Investment
institutions and financial and real estate Advisors
transactions. May examine, verify
correctness of, or establish authenticity of
2412.0200
records. Direct and participate in formal
and informal meetings with bank Financial Analyst
directors, trustees, senior management,
counsels, outside accountants and Financial Analyst conducts quantitative
consultants in order to gather information analysis of information affecting
and discuss findings. Investigate activities investment programmes of public or
of institutions in order to enforce laws and private institutions. Analyses financial
regulations and to ensure legality of information to produce forecasts of
transactions and operations or financial business, industry, and economic
solvency. Prepare reports, exhibits and conditions for use in making investment
other supporting schedules that detail an decisions. Assemble spreadsheets and
institution's safety and soundness, draw charts and graphs used to illustrate
compliance with laws and regulations, and technical reports, using a computer.
recommended solutions to questionable Evaluates and compares the relative
financial conditions. Recommend actions quality of various securities in a given
to ensure compliance with laws and industry. Interprets data affecting
regulations, or to protect solvency of investment programmes, such as price,
institutions. Resolve problems concerning yield, stability, future trends in investment
the overall financial integrity of banking risks, and economic influences. Maintains
institutions including loan investment knowledge and stays abreast of
portfolios, capital, earnings, and specific developments in the fields of industrial
or large troubled accounts. Review audit technology, business, finance, and
reports of internal and external auditors in economic theory. Monitor fundamental
order to monitor adequacy of scope of economic, industrial, and corporate
reports or to discover specific weaknesses developments through the analysis of
in internal routines. Review balance information obtained from financial
sheets, operating income and expense publications and services, investment
accounts, and loan documentation in banking firms, government agencies,
order to confirm institution assets and trade publications, company sources, and
liabilities. Verify and inspect cash personal interviews. Prepare plans of
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action for investment based on financial with appropriations for broader

analyses. Present oral and written reports programmes, including items for
on general economic trends, individual emergency funds.
corporations, and entire industries.
Recommends investments and investment ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
timing to companies, investment firm Code 2412
staff, or the investing public. Collaborates Title Financial and Investment
with investment bankers to attract new Advisors
corporate clients to securities firms.
2412.0400
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Risk Management Analyst
Code 2412
Title Financial and Investment Risk Management Analyst (Credit Card
Advisors Portfolio) researches ideas, formulates
business intelligence, implement and
2412.0300 quantifies the benefits. Makes
Budget Analyst recommendations to management in
acquisition of new card members;
Budget Analyst examines budget manages existing portfolio and
estimates for completeness, accuracy, and operational effectiveness. Responsible to
conformance with procedures and develop scores to be applied to each stage
regulations. Analyses budgeting and within the lifecycle of the customer.
accounting reports for the purpose of Conducts research and analysis on the
maintaining expenditure controls. emerging trends and innovation in the
Analyses monthly department budgeting industry to ensure competitiveness in the
and accounting reports to maintain market place. The role includes co-
expenditure controls. Compiles and ordination of several groups within the
analyses accounting records and other organization to brainstorm ideas, assess
data to determine the financial resources benefits, prioritise and manage the
required to implement a programme. development from concept to
Directs the preparation of regular and implementation.
special budget reports. Interprets budget
directives and establishes policies for ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
carrying out directives. Performs cost- Code 2412
benefits analyses to compare operating Title Financial and Investment
programmes, reviews financial requests, Advisors
and explores alternative financing
methods. Reviews operating budgets to 2412.0501
analyse trends affecting budget needs.
Agriculture Field Officer
Summarises budgets and submits
recommendations for the approval or
Agriculture Field Officer involves in
disapproval of funds requests. Consults
promoting loans and other credit services
with managers to ensure that budget
to the farmers. The person is responsible
adjustments are made in accordance with
for promoting the loan products of the
programme changes. Matches
financial institution to prospective
appropriations for specific programmes
farmers, visit their areas to pre assess
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their credibility and reliability, analyse on Title Financial and Investment

all possible ways about the borrower to Advisors
ensure that their details are eligible to
sanction the loan, disburse the amount 2412.9900
and finally supervise and follow up for Financial and Investment Advisors,
recovery of the loan amount.
Other
Qualification Pack Details: Accountants, Other includes all other
QP NOS Reference AGR/Q7701 accountants engaged in maintaining
QP NOS Name Agriculture Field accounts, not elsewhere classified.
Officer
NSQF Level 4
Code 2412
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Financial and Investment
Code 2412 Advisors
Title Financial and Investment
Advisors
Family 2413
2412.0600
Commission Agent Financial Analysts
Commission Agent advises client Financial Analysts conduct quantitative
regarding marketing conditions, purchases analyses of information affecting
and sells goods on their behalf for investment programmes of public or
commission. Studies market rates, supply private institutions.
and demand position of goods in which
they is deal in various markets. Advises
clients accordingly and purchases and sells Group 242
goods in the market on behalf of
customers according to their instructions. Administration Professionals
Makes necessary
arrangements for forwarding and clearing Administration Professionals apply various
of goods according to instructions of concepts and theories related to
customers. improving the effectiveness of
Recovers the commission and other organizations and the individuals within
charges incurred, from their clients. the organization.
Maintains account of purchases and sales
effected on behalf of the regular clients Occupations in this Group are classified
and recovers into the following Families:
commission etc. periodically. Attends to
all correspondence relating to the 2421 Management and Organization
business. Analysts
2422 Policy Administration Professionals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 2423 Personal and Careers Professionals
Code 2412 2424 Training and Staff Development
Professionals
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Family 2421 Family 2423

Management and Organization Personal and Careers Professionals
Analysts
Personnel and Careers Professionals
Management and Organization Analysts provide professional business services
assist organizations to achieve greater related to personnel policies, such as
efficiency and solve organizational employee recruitment or development,
problems. They study organizational occupational analysis and vocational
structures, methods, systems and guidance.
procedures.
2423.0100
2421.0101 Vocational Guidance Officer/Career
Analyst-Research Counsellors
Primary responsibility of the individual in Vocational Guidance Officer; Vocational

this job is to organize, analyse, synthesise Counsellor guide and counsel individuals
and summarise information using in vocational choice vocational
appropriate analytical methodologies. adjustment, vocational progress, etc.
They need to prepare companies profiles, Interviews and collects information about
conducts financial analysis and valuations, clients to assess their strength and
benchmarking, collect data using weaknesses in relation to requirements of
techniques, such as questionnaires, various occupations and educational
surveys, interviews and electronic data training courses. Collects comprehensive
collection as part of the job. information about occupations,
employment market, educational and
Qualification Pack Details: training facilities, scholarship facilities and
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2601 other information relating to world of
QP NOS Name Analyst-Research work. Conducts counselling interviews on
NSQF Level 7 vocational and occupational choices in
relation to special aptitudes, interests and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: personality characteristics. Provides
Code 2421 occupational information to all those
Title Management and Organization seeking it in person or by post. Conducts
Analysts group guidance programmes for purposes
of disseminating occupational information
and promoting vocational maturity. May
Family 2422
administer psychological tests of
Policy Administration Professionals aptitudes, interests, personality traits, etc.
as aids in assessment of individuals’
Policy Administration Professionals strengths and weaknesses. May conduct
develop and analyse policies guiding the surveys and studies concerning
design, implementation and modification psychological requirements of different
of government and commercial occupations and problems relating to
operations and programmes. adjustment and efficiency in different
fields of activity. May conduct job analysis
and study staffing patterns in different
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industrial and commercial organizations. educational, occupational, employment,

May assist employers in their recruitment social and related information and studies
problems by using specialized techniques relevant details of clients obtained from
to determine aptitude, interest values, them and other sources. Administers tests
etc. May organize career week, career of intelligence, aptitudes, interests,
exhibition, etc. and deliver lectures on personality traits, etc. for obtaining data
topics relating to vocational guidance to about individuals to be guided. Collects
students in schools and colleges. and studies information relating to
environment involved in individual's
Qualification Pack Details: adjustment. Interviews various persons
QP NOS Reference for collecting information and counsel
QP NOS Name individuals needing such assistance
NSQF Level accordingly, employing suitable
techniques. Conducts group-guidance
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: activities to serve various purposes of
Code 2423 counselling. Carries out follow up studies
Title Personal and Careers Professionals on individuals guided, to render further
assistance, and to evaluate guidance
programmes. Keeps themselves abreast of
2423.0101
guidance programmes in schools and co-
Associate-Recruitment ordinates their activities to ensure
uniformity. May guide Career Masters and
Associate-Recruitment is responsible for conduct research and surveys for
supporting recruitment activities such as purposes relevant to counselling.
candidate management, scheduling and
co-ordination and head-hunting.
Code 2423
Qualification Pack Details: Title Personal and Careers Professionals
QP NOS Name Associate-
2423.0500
Recruitment
NSQF Level 5 Occupational Analyst
Occupational Analyst; Job Analyst;

Occupational Information Officer;
Code 2423
Occupational Research Officer collects,
Title Personal and Careers
analyses and develops occupational data
Professionals
relating to job specifications and work
characteristics for purposes of vocational
2423.0200 counselling, wage evaluation, utilisation of
Counsellor workers and other personnel practices.
Studies jobs being performed in industrial,
Counsellor; Teacher Counsellor guide or commercial or other organizations and
counsel individuals in various problems writes descriptions of elements of jobs
such as educational, vocational, personal and physical and mental qualities needed
etc., and guides and co-ordinates activities by worker. Analyses, classifies and
of career masters in schools. Collects correlates occupational data. Develops
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counselling aids and prepares interviewing Manpower Officer assesses manpower

aids to facilitate placement of workers. supply and requirements, prepares
Utilises data to evolve wage-evaluation schemes for meeting shortages, conducts
system and to recommend changes in enquiry into employment market trends
pay-scale classifications of jobs. May and other man power problems and
prepare organizational and functional makes plans for efficient utilisation of
charts and develop testing devices for human resources and achievement of
measuring occupational knowledge of nations major objectives. Plans, organizes
workers. and conducts surveys for collection of
data regarding manpower availability and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: utilisation in different spheres of
Code 2423 economic activity, and analyses data from
Title Personal and Careers Professionals all available sources like census reports
and special studies for preparation of
2423.9900 reports on selected aspects of manpower
problems. Identifies fields to which flow of
Personal and Careers Professionals,
manpower is not adequate and takes
Other appropriate steps to accelerate flow.
Studies problem; of manpower training,
Personnel and Occupational Professionals, labour mobility, labour force participation,
Other include all other personnel and relationship of educational and training
occupational professionals, engaged in programmes to demand for special skills,
guidance, human resource management, and labour utilisation in different fields of
job evaluation, etc., not elsewhere economic activity. May specialize in any
classified. field of study like problems relating to
availability and utilisation of scientific
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: manpower, managerial personnel,
Code 2423 technical and low-skilled personnel, or
Title Personal and Careers Professionals white-collar workers. May also examine
recruitment and employment matters,
Family 2424 service conditions etc., and advise on
formulation of manpower policies.
Training and Staff Development
Professionals ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2423
Training and Staff Development Title Personal and Careers Professionals
Professionals plan, develop, implement
and evaluate training and development 2424.0200
programmes to ensure management and Employment Officer/Operation
staff acquire the skills and develop the Head, Employment
competencies required by organizations
to meet organizational objectives. Employment Officer manages
Employment Exchange carrying out
2424.0100 placement and related activities.
Manpower Officer/Area Manager, Interviews employment seekers to obtain
Human Resource factual details of job experience, training
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obtained etc., and registers them for benefits and performance management
placement against vacancies notified by systems, and safety and recreation
employers. Selects registered applicants programmes. Advise managers on
with appropriate qualifications specified organizational policy matters such as
for vacancies and directs or submits equal employment opportunity and sexual
particulars of applicants to employers. harassment, and recommend needed
Maintains liaison with trade unions, changes. Allocate human resources,
employing organizations and solicits ensuring appropriate matches between
notification of vacancies for better personnel. Analyse statistical data and
organization of local employment market. reports to identify and determine causes
Maintains contacts with local sources of of personnel problems and develop
labour supply and with mobile personnel recommendations for improvement of
in other places by circulating particulars of organization's personnel policies and
vacancies. Counsels applicants on practices. Analyse training needs to design
employment opportunities available, employee development, language training
suggesting suitable training and necessary and health and safety programmes.
mobility for early employment and also Conduct exit interviews to identify
participates in career conferences. reasons for employee termination.
Submits statistical and ad hoc reports and Develop, administer and evaluate
conducts inspection of different sections applicant tests. Identify staff vacancies
and exchanges as prescribed. Conducts and recruit, interview and select
local labour market surveys, and studies applicants. Maintain records and compile
trends in employment opportunities. statistical reports concerning personnel-
Provides expert advice to employers related data such as hires, transfers,
regarding availability of different performance appraisals, and absenteeism
categories of personnel and the sources of rates. Negotiate bargaining agreements
labour supply. May carry out special and help interpret labour contracts.
surveys and conduct research on subjects
connected with employment and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
manpower planning. Code 2423
Title Personal and Careers Professionals
Code 2423 2424.0401
Title Personal and Careers Professionals Sales Training Manager
2424.0300 Sales Training Manager is responsible for
Human Resource Manager developing sales training modules on
features of product line for delivering
Human Resource Manager plans, directs, effective training to the sales function and
and co-ordinates human resource ensures proper execution of sales process.
management activities of an organization The individual also manages a team of
to maximise the strategic use of human sales trainers to ensure maximum
resources and maintain functions such as effectiveness of the sales force and should
employee compensation, recruitment, have an idea about the automotive
personnel policies, and regulatory products, services and sales techniques.
compliance. Administer compensation,
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Qualification Pack Details: Service Centre Training In Charge

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0201 monitors all aspects of training
QP NOS Name Sales Training programmes and supervises Services
Manager function about IT functions and other
NSQF Level 6 Service processes.

Title Personal and Careers QP NOS Name Service Training
Professionals Centre In charge
NSQF Level 6
2424.0402
Sales/Service Trainer (Dealer) ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2423
Sales/Service Trainer (Dealer) is also Title Personal and Careers
known as Training Executive, Training In Professionals
Charge, Training Supervisor, Process
Trainer and Field Training Officer etc. A 2424.0502
Sales/Service Trainer (Dealer)is Field Service Trainer
responsible for ensuring a trained sales
and service workforce in the dealership Service Trainer is also known as Field
and includes activities such as designing Service Trainer, Service Advisor or
and framing training modules, executing Automotive Service Trainer. A Service
them and recording their effectiveness are Trainer will provide training to the Service
also part of the job role. The responsibility Executives and dealers of the company on
also includes implementing the developed all IT functions of the company, flow of
modules by the respective OEM to ensure processes, account management and
effective brand communication by the conducting market research and surveys.
sales/service workforce to the end
customer. Qualification Pack Details:
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Name Field Service Trainer
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1109 NSQF Level 5
QP NOS Name Sales/Service
Trainer (Dealer) ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
NSQF Level 6 Code 2423
Title Personal and Careers Professionals
Code 2423 2424.9900
Title Personal and Careers Training and Staff Development
Professionals
2424.0501 Training and Staff Development
Service Training Centre In charge Professionals, Other include professionals
who plan, develop, implement and
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evaluate training and development identify and develop market opportunities

programmes required by organizations to for new and existing goods and services.
meet organizational objectives not 2431.0100
elsewhere classified. Market Research Analyst
Market Research Analyst researches

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: market conditions in local, regional, or
Code 2423 national areas to determine potential
Title Personal and Careers Professionals sales of a product or service. May gather
information on competitors, prices, sales,
and methods of marketing and
Group 243 distribution. May use survey results to
create a marketing campaign based on
Sales, Marketing and Public regional preferences and buying habits.
Relations Professionals Collects and analyses data on customer
demographics, preferences, needs, and
Sales, Marketing and Public Relations buying habits to identify potential markets
Professionals plan, develop, co-ordinate and factors affecting product demand.
and implement programmes of Conducts research on consumer opinions
information dissemination to promote and marketing strategies, collaborating
organizations, goods and services, and with marketing professionals, statisticians,
represent companies in selling a range of pollsters, and other professionals.
technical, industrial, medical, Develops and implements procedures for
pharmaceutical and ICT goods and identifying advertising needs. Devises and
services. evaluates methods and procedures for
collecting data (such as surveys, opinion
Occupations in this Group are classified polls, or questionnaires), or arranges to
obtain existing data. Forecasts and tracks
marketing and sales trends, analysing
collected data. Gathers data on
2431 Advertising and Marketing
competitors and analyses their prices,
Professionals
sales, and method of marketing and
2432 Public Relations Professionals distribution. Measures and assesses
2433 Technical and Medical Sales customer and employee satisfaction.
Professional (excluding ICT) Measures the effectiveness of marketing,
2434 Information and Communications advertising, and communications
Technology Sales Professionals programmes and strategies. Monitors
industry statistics and follows trends in
Family 2431 trade literature. Prepares reports of
Advertising and Marketing findings, illustrating data graphically and
translating complex findings into written
Professionals text.
Advertising and Marketing Professionals ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

develop and co-ordinate advertising
Code 2431
strategies and campaigns, determine the
market for new goods and services, and
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Title Advertising and Marketing ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Professionals Code 2431
Title Advertising and Marketing
2431.0101 Professionals
Regional Service Marketing
Manager 2431.0201
Product Brand Manager
Regional Service Marketing Manager is (Automotive)
responsible for
the outbound marketing activities for Product Manager is responsible for
service offerings of the organization. The implementation of promotional and
individual is able to craft the messaging branding framework of a product and co-
and positioning for service offerings. ordination with the sales function to
ensure effective implementation of the
Qualification Pack Details: branding strategies.
QP NOS Name Regional Service Qualification Pack Details:
Marketing Manager QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0503
NSQF Level 6 QP NOS Name Product Brand
Manager
Code 2431
Title Advertising and Marketing ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Professionals Code 2431
Regional Service Process Manager
2431.0202
Regional Service Process Manager is Account Executive (Advertising
responsible for designing and developing Agency)
service process framework for services
function and also its proper Account Executive (Advertising Agency) is
implementation for smoother flow of responsible for managing preparation of
service operations of OEM products. The clients’ advertisement end-products.
individual is also capable of assigning
duties to be performed by the sales and
services function for smoother flow of
service process.
QP NOS Name Account Executive
(Advertising
Qualification Pack Details: Agency)
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 0702 NSQF Level 6
QP NOS Name Regional Service
Process Manager
NSQF Level 6
Code 2431
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Title Advertising and Marketing customer. Writes descriptive matter or

Professionals slogans in attractive form to advertise
merits of product or establishment.
Caption Writer Code 2431
Caption Writer writes caption phrases of Professionals
dialogue for hearing-impaired and
different Indian language-speaking 2431.0501
viewers of movie or television Market Research Associate-Sales
productions. Writes captions to describe and Marketing/Business
music and background noises. Watches
Development
production and reviews captions
simultaneously to determine which
Market Research Associate is responsible
caption phrases require editing. Enters
for undertaking detailed market research
commands to synchronize captions with
to create product backlog or product
dialogue and place on the screen.
funnel. These individuals collect data and
Translates different Indian language
undertake exhaustive analysis including
dialogues into English language captions
competitive analysis, to gather
or English dialogue into different Indian
intelligence and provide inputs to teams
language captions. Operates
involved in design, manufacturing or
computerised captioning system for
management of product lifecycle.
movies or television productions for
hearing-impaired and different Indian
language speaking viewers. Oversees
encoding of captions to master tape of Qualification Pack Details:
television production. Discusses captions QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6302
with Directors or Producers of movie and QP NOS Name Market Research
television productions. Edits translations Associate
for correctness of grammar, punctuation, NSQF Level 7
and clarity of expression.
Code 2431 Title Advertising and Marketing
Title Advertising and Marketing Professionals
Professionals
2431.0502
2431.0400 Management Trainee-Sales and
Advertisement Writer Marketing/Business Development
Advertisement Writer; Copywriter Management Trainee Sales and

composes wording of advertisement, Marketing; Business Development
either in descriptive style or in form of supports ongoing market research work
slogans, captions, etc., for popularising such as data gathering, analysis and
particular product or establishment. preparation of documents to gain relevant
Receives advertisement matter from
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insights on customer behaviour and the Management Trainee supports ongoing

competitive landscape. market research work such as data
gathering, analysis and preparation of
Qualification Pack Details: documents to gain relevant insights on
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6301 customer behaviour as well as the
QP NOS Name Management competitive landscape.
Trainee Sales
Marketing/Business Qualification Pack Details:
Development QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4101
NSQF Level 8 QP NOS Name Management
Trainee – Product
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Marketing
Code 2431
2431.0503 Title Advertising and Marketing
Professionals
Market Research Associate-Product
Marketing
2431.0601
Market Research Associate is responsible Product Executive
for undertaking detailed market research
to create product backlog or product Product Executive is responsible for
funnel. These individuals collect data and research, representing and advocating
undertake exhaustive analysis including products to the customers. The job also
competitive analysis, to gather involves competitive landscape analysis,
intelligence and provide inputs to teams developing partnership with third parties,
involved in design, manufacturing or facilitating contractual, product
management of product lifecycle. positioning and pricing strategies.

QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4102 QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6501
QP NOS Name Market Research QP NOS Name Product Executive
Associate NSQF Level 7
NSQF Level 7
Code 2431 Title Advertising and Marketing
Title Advertising and Marketing Professionals
Professionals
2431.0651
2431.0504 Sales Executive (Media Org)
Management Trainee-Product
Marketing
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Sales Executive (Media Org) is responsible concept. Confers with heads of art, copy
to close sales transactions with new and writing and production departments to
existing clients. discuss client requirements and
scheduling, outline basic presentation
Qualification Pack Details: concepts and co-ordinate creative
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0203 activities. Reviews and approves art and
QP NOS Name Sales Executive copy materials developed by staff and
(Media Org) presents final layouts to client for
NSQF Level 2 approval.

Code 2431 Code 2431
Title Advertising and Marketing Title Advertising and Marketing
Professionals Professionals
2431.0800
2431.0671 Propagandist
Traffic Co-ordinator
Propagandist creates buying interest
Traffic Co-ordinator is responsible for amongst public for products by publicising
managing and scheduling advertisement them at street-corners, exhibitions,
inventory. village-fairs, through various publicity
media such as talks, demonstrations,
Qualification Pack Details: filmstrips, etc. Plans tour programmes and
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0205 visits places accordingly. Selects suitable
QP NOS Name Traffic Co-ordinator site for giving demonstrations. Makes
NSQF Level 4 necessary announcements through loud
speaker etc., to attract public. Introduces
products to public assembled and explains
their working and utility through actual
Code 2431
demonstrations, charts, filmstrips, etc.
Canvasses products among local dealers
Professionals
and persuades them to stock goods to
meet likely local demands. Books orders
2431.0700 and supplies products to local dealers
Creative Writer either immediately or arranges to supply
them expeditiously. Submits reports of
Creative Writer develops basic their canvassing activities to higher
presentation approaches and directs authorities and seeks their guidance
layout design and copy writing for where necessary. May play musical
promotional material such as books, gramophone records to attract public for
magazines, newspapers, television, giving demonstration. May distribute free
posters and packaging. Reviews materials samples to assembled public and effect
and information presented by client and retail sale.
discusses various production factors to
determine most desirable presentation ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 2412 newspapers, radio/TV and personal

Title Financial and Investment contacts. Scrutinises newspaper and
Advisors magazines to collect news and views to
ensure effective publicity relating to the
2431.9900 publicised material. May tour area and
Advertising and Marketing contact public to promote mutual
goodwill. May maintain liaison with press
representatives.
Advertising and Marketing Professionals,
Other include marketing professionals ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
who develop and co-ordinate advertising Code 2432
strategies and campaigns, determine the Title Public Relations
market for new goods and services, and Professionals
identify and develop market opportunities
for new and existing goods and services 2432.0200
not elsewhere classified. Public Relations Officer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Public Relation Officer; Liaison Officer

Code maintains liaison between organization
Title employing him and general public for
promoting goodwill and better
Family 2432 understanding. Distributes publicity
material and issues press releases to
Public Relations Professionals
popularise the organizations’ activities.
Studies newspapers, journals etc. carefully
Public Relations Professionals plan, and notes trends of public opinion on
develop, implement and evaluate policies and activities of organizations.
information and communication Explains and helps employer to
strategies that create an understanding understand public opinion and criticism of
and a favourable view of businesses and policies. Meets press and public
other organizations, their goods and representatives, explains special features
services, and their role in the community. of the organizations employing them.
Distributes publicity material, arranges
2432.0100 film shows etc. to cultivate appreciation of
Publicity Officer organizations’ activities and counteracts
criticisms. Arranges visits of important
Publicity Officer prepares publicity persons and special parties to
material and issues it through press, establishment for explaining their
screen or Radio/TV to attain effective activities. Participates in exhibitions and
publicity for organizations, Government, displays posters, charts, models etc. to
business houses or other institutions. public. May select suitable publicity
Prepares news releases, scripts, salient material; write special feature articles,
features and other publicity materials to reports or pamphlets. May participate and
be published. Publicises publicity material get photographs/video graphs taken of
through appropriate media such as display important functions and prepare other
at important places, exhibitions, films, audio visual aids. May edit journals or
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periodicals for publicising activities of activities of employer or institution for

establishments or organizations. distribution or sale. Conducts persons and
May maintain information centres and parties round information centre and
organize community relation activities. explains charts and other exhibits to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: them. Distributes complimentary copies
Code 2432 of literature or sells publications.
Title Public Relations Maintains proper accounts regarding sales
Professionals and stock. Renders periodical reports to
authorities concerned. May address public
2432.0201 gatherings, private clubs and schools. May
answer queries and explain achievements
Digital Marketing/Social Media
made.
Manager
Digital Marketing/Social Media Manager is
Code 2432
responsible for designing and supervising
Title Public Relations
implementation of the complete Digital
Professionals
and Social media marketing strategy for
the assigned product.
2432.9900
Qualification Pack Details: Public Relations Professionals,
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0501 Other
QP NOS Name Digital
Marketing/Social Business Professionals, Other include
Media professionals engaged in studying,
Manager advising on and applying operational
NSQF Level 6 methods relating to various aspects of
business undertakings, such as marketing,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: advertising, public relations, application of
Code 2432 rules concerning patents, or steps to be
Title Public Relations taken in setting up and running a
Professionals business, and home economics principles
not elsewhere classified.
2432.0300
Information Officer
Code 2432
Title Public Relations
Information Officer collects and
Professionals
disseminates useful information
connected with employers’ activities and
conducts information centre to educate Family 2433
and benefit public. Plans and prepares
educational exhibits, charts, diagrams and Technical and Medical Sales
other forms of audio visual aids. Displays Professional (excluding ICT)
publicity materials in information centre
in attractive manner. Stocks books, Technical and Medical Sales Professionals
pamphlets and other literature relating to (excluding ICT) represent companies in
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selling a range of industrial, medical and guidance and prescription. Follows up

pharmaceutical goods and services to their visit, ascertains views regarding their
industrial, business, professional and products and induces clients to prescribe
other establishments. their products to patients. Persuades
druggists and dealers of their area to
2433.0101 stock their products to meet likely
demands. Offers credit facilities,
Area Sales Officer
commission, etc. as authorised by
company. Books orders and forwards
Area Sales Officer: Business Development
them to controlling office for compliance.
Executive; Marketing Executive is
Submits daily report of their canvassing
responsible for marketing products and
activities and gives suggestions for
services of the organizations in the
improving sales. May collect payment for
designated geography. The individual at
products sold.
work is responsible for studying the
market, understanding the client
requirement and offering products and Qualification Pack Details:
services to satisfy the customer QP NOS Reference LFS/Q0401
requirement. The individual at work co- QP NOS Name Medical Sales
ordinates with the channel sales partners Representative
and interacts directly with customers for NSQF Level 5
sale of products and services.
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q7202 Title Technical and Medical Sales
QP NOS Name Area Sales Officer Professional (excluding ICT)
NSQF Level 5
2433.0301
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Sales Executive-Medical Electronics
Code 2433
Title Technical and Medical Sales Sales Executive-Medical Electronics is also
Professional (excluding ICT) called Salesman or Sales Person, the Sales
Executive sells medical devices to
2433.0201 customers. The individual at work
approaches hospitals, diagnostic centres,
Medical Representative
doctors, wholesalers, retailers and pitches
company’s products. The individual is
Medical Representatives contact
responsible for sale of medical devices to
physicians, hospitals, nursing homes, a
customers.
druggist etc. in specified areas and
introduces medical products of his
company to stimulate sales. Plans daily Qualification Pack Details:
visits and calls on doctors, hospitals, QP NOS Reference ELE/Q7601
nursing homes, etc. in their area. QP NOS Name Sales Executive-
Introduces to physicians medical products Medical Electronics
of their company and explains their NSQF Level 5
merits. Distributes literature, catalogue,
samples other publicity material, etc. for ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 2433 and offering products and services to

Title Technical and Medical Sales satisfy the customer requirement. The
Professional (excluding ICT) individual co-ordinates with the channel
sales partners and interacts directly with
2433.0401 customers for sale of products and
Sales Executive-Consumer services.
Electronics
Sales Executive-Consumer Electronics is QP NOS Reference ELE/Q5601
also called ‘Business Development QP NOS Name Sales Executive-
Executive’ or ‘Marketing Executive’, the Solar Electronics
Sales Executive is responsible for NSQF Level 5
marketing and selling the products and
services of the organization. The ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
individual at work is responsible for Code 2433
studying the market, understanding the Title Technical and Medical Sales
client requirement and offering products Professional (excluding ICT)
and services to satisfy the customer
requirement. The individual at work co- 2433.0601
ordinates with the channel sales partners Business Development Executive
and interacts directly with clients for sale
of products and services. Business Development Executive is also
called ‘Marketing Executive’. The Business
Qualification Pack Details: Executive is responsible for marketing and
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q3201 selling the products and services of the
QP NOS Name Sales Executive- organization. The individual at work is
Consumer responsible for studying the market,
Electronics understanding the customer requirement
NSQF Level 4 and offering products and services to
satisfy the customer requirement. The
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: individual at work co-ordinates and
Code 2433 interacts with customers for sale of
Title Technical and Medical Sales products and services.
Professional (excluding ICT)
Sales Executive-Solar Electronics QP NOS Name Business
Development
Sales Executive-Solar Electronics is also Executive
called ‘Business Development Executive’ NSQF Level 5
or ‘Marketing Executive’, the Sales
Executive is responsible for marketing and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
selling the solar products and services of Code 2433
the organization. The individual at work is Title Technical and Medical Sales
responsible for studying the market, Professional (excluding ICT)
understanding the customer requirement
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2433.0700 Information and Communications

Field Officer, Insurance Technology (ICT) Sales Professionals sell,
at the wholesale level, a range of
Field Officer, Insurance; Insurance computer hardware, software and other
Inspector plans, organizes and develops information and communications
various types of insurance business (life, technology goods and services including
fire, marine, accident, etc.) and guides and installations and provide specialized
supervises work of Insurance Agents. information as required.
Works out plans to develop business in a
given area or organization. Selects and 2434.0101
hires new agents and trains them in Sales and Pre-Sales Analyst
selling insurance to clients. Draws out plan
of work for their agents and guides and Sales and Pre-Sales Analyst is responsible
supervises their day-to-day work by for new business development by
contacting prospective clients along with capturing and understanding the
their agent if considered necessary. requirements and proposing the right
Encourages agents to work in scientific solution. They manage relationships with
manner by persuading them to make various internal and external stakeholders
regular calls on clients and to maintain to ensure inflow of required inputs. This
their work-book (daily record). role also involves supporting all aspects of
Recommends appointments of suitable the pre-sales cycle from requirement
agents in replacement of inactive agents analysis to successful evaluation and
when considered necessary. Gives solution.
publicity in their area to various new plans
devised by the insurance company. Qualification Pack Details:
Maintains social contacts with all QP NOS Reference SSC/Q1101
important persons of locality. Ensures that QP NOS Name Sales and Pre-Sales
maximum business from given area or Analyst
organizations is secured. Keeps authorities NSQF Level 7
informed of developments in their area or
organization. Investigates claim cases. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Acts as Liaison Officer between Code 2434
corporation, insuring public and Title Information and
Commission Agent. May collect first Communication
premium deposit. Technology Sales
Professionals
Code 2433 2434.0201
Title Technical and Medical Sales
Sales/Pre-Sales Executive
Professional (excluding ICT)
Sales/Pre-Sales Executive is responsible
Family 2434 for new business development by
Information and Communications capturing and understanding the
Technology Sales Professionals requirements and proposing the right
solution. They manage relationships with
various internal and external stakeholders
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to ensure inflow of required inputs. This specific applications including for Internet,
role also involves supporting all aspects of Intranet and multimedia systems;
the pre-sales cycle from requirements designing, writing, testing and maintaining
analysis to successful evaluation and computer programmes; designing and
solution. developing database architecture and
database management systems;
Qualification Pack Details: developing and implementing security
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6303 plans and data administration policy, and
QP NOS Name Sales/Pre-Sales administering computer networks and
Executive related computing environments;
NSQF Level 7 analysing, developing, interpreting and
evaluating complex system design and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: architecture specifications, data models
Code 2434 and diagrams in the development,
Title Information and configuration and integration of computer
Communication systems.
Technology Sales
Professionals Occupations in this Sub Division are
Sub Division 25 251 Software and Application

Developers, and Analysts
Information and Communication 252 Database and Network
Technology Professionals Professionals
Information and Communications Group 251

Technology Professionals conduct Software and Application
research, plan, design, write, test, provide Developers, and Analysts
advice and improve information
technology systems, hardware, software Software and Application Developers and
and related concepts for specific Analysts conduct research, plan, design,
applications; develop associated write, test, provide advice on and improve
documentation including principles, information technology systems, such as
policies and procedures; and design, hardware, software and other
develop, control, maintain and support applications to meet specific
databases and other information systems requirements.
to ensure optimal performance and data
integrity and security. Occupations in this Group are classified
Tasks performed usually include: into the following Families:
researching information technology use in
business functions; identifying areas for
improvement and researching the 2511 System Analysts
theoretical aspects and operational 2512 Software Developers
methods for the use of computers; 2513 Web and Multimedia Developers
evaluating, planning and designing 2514 Applications Programmers
hardware or software configurations for
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2519 Software and Application development of new information systems

Developers and Analysts, Not to meet current and projected needs.
Elsewhere Classified Plans and prepares technical reports,
memoranda, and instructional manuals as
documentation of programme
Family 2511
development. Upgrades system and
System Analysts corrects errors to maintain system after
implementation. May assist COMPUTER
Systems Analysts conduct research, PROGRAMMER in resolution of work
analyse and evaluate client information problems related to flow charts, project
technology requirements, procedures or specifications or programming. May
problems, and develop and implement prepare time and cost estimates for
proposals, recommendations, and plans to completing projects. May direct and co-
improve current or future information ordinate work of others to develop, test,
systems. install, and modify programs.

System Analysts Code 2511
Title Systems Analysts
System Analyst analyses user
requirements, procedures, and problems 2511.0101
to automate processing or to improve Deployment Engineer
existing computer system. Confers with
personnel of organizational units involved Deployment Engineer is responsible for
to analyse current operational ensuring that software systems are fully
procedures, identify problems, and learn deployed, implemented and functioning
specific input and output requirements, and are configured with the appropriate
such as forms of data input, how data is to hardware requirements.
be summarised, and formats for reports.
Writes detailed description of user needs, Qualification Pack Details:
programme functions, and steps required QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0301
to develop or modify computer QP NOS Name Deployment
programme. Reviews computer system Engineer
capabilities, workflow, and scheduling NSQF Level 7
limitations to determine if requested
programme or programme change is
possible within existing system. Studies
Code 2511
existing information processing systems to
Title System Analysts
evaluate effectiveness and develops new
systems to improve production or
workflow as required. Prepares workflow 2511.0102
charts and diagrams to specify in detail Engineer-Software Transition
operations to be performed by equipment
and computer programmes and Engineer-Software Transition is
operations to be performed by personnel responsible for change management for
in system. Conducts studies pertaining to implementing new products and the
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intended communication to all QP NOS Reference SSC/Q5201

stakeholders. QP NOS Name Engineer-Product
Lifecycle
Qualification Pack Details: Management (PLM)
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q7101 NSQF Level 7
QP NOS Name Engineer-Software
Transition ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Title System Analysts
Code 2511 2511.0105
Title System Analysts Analyst
2511.0103 Analyst understands the clients’ business

Engineer-Packaging requirements and translates them into
technology requirements for the
Engineer-Packaging is responsible for technology consultants. They act as
creating a new, company-specific or facilitators in the process of providing
industry vertical-specific image of a solutions and development of the end
software product before releasing it. product/service.

QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6901 QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0701
QP NOS Name Engineer-Packaging QP NOS Name Analyst

Code 2511 Code 2511
Title System Analysts Title System Analysts
2511.0104 2511.0106
Engineer-Product Lifecycle Support Engineer
Management (PLM)
Support Engineer is responsible for
planning and managing project related
Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)is
activities for the integration of new
responsible for helping implement and
hardware and software to the client site
manage the appropriate PLM package and
as well as migration to the desired
strategy for an organization using
platform. Deployment involves ensuring
commercial packages like Wind chill,
that hardware and software systems are
Teamcenter, Enovia, SAP-PLM and so on.
fully deployed, implemented and
The individuals in these roles manage
functioning.
different versions/releases of products
and engage in customer support.
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QP NOS Name Support Engineer Prepares or receives from SYSTEMS

NSQF Level 7 ANALYST, detailed workflow chart and
diagram to illustrate sequence of steps
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: that the program must follow and to
Code 2511 describe input, output, and logical
Title System Analysts operations involved. Analyses workflow
chart and diagram, applying knowledge of
computer capabilities, subject matter, and
symbolic logic. Confers with Supervisor
and representatives of departments
2511.9900 concerned with programming to resolve
questions of program intent, data input,
System Analysts, Other
output requirements, and inclusion of
internal checks and controls. Converts
Computer System Designers and Analysts,
detailed logical flow chart to a language
Other, Computer System Designers and
that can be processed by a computer.
Analysts’ conducts research, improve or
Enters program codes into the computer
develop computing concepts and advise
system. Inputs test data into computer.
on or engage in their practical application
Observes the computer monitor screen to
and all other Computer System Designers
interpret program-operating codes.
and Analysts not elsewhere classified.
Corrects program errors, using methods,
such as modifying the program or altering
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: sequence of the program steps. Writes
Code 2511 instructions to guide operating personnel
Title System Analysts during production runs. Analyses, reviews,
and rewrites programs to increase
operating efficiency or to adapt the
Family 2512 program to new requirements. Compiles
and writes documentation of program
Software Developers development and subsequent revisions.
May train workers to use the program.
Software Developers research, analyse May assist COMPUTER OPERATORS to
and evaluate requirements for existing or resolve problems in running a computer
new software applications and operating program. May work with SYSTEMS
systems, and design, develop, test and ANALYST to obtain and analyse project
maintain software solutions to meet these specifications and flow charts. May direct
requirements. and co-ordinate work of others to write,
test, and modify computer programs.
2512.0100
Computer Programmer/Software ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2512
Engineer
Title Software Developers
Computer Programmer converts data
from project specifications and
2512.0201
statements of problems and procedures Software Engineer
to create or modify computer programs.
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Software Engineer researches, designs, Qualification Pack Details:

and develops computer software systems, QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4901
in conjunction with hardware product QP NOS Name Test Engineer-
development, for medical, industrial, Software
communications, aerospace, and scientific NSQF Level 7
applications, applying principles and
techniques of computer science, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
engineering, and mathematical analysis: Code 2512
Analyses software requirements to Title Software Developers
determine feasibility of design within time
and cost constraints. Consults with
2512.0203
Hardware Engineers and other
engineering staff to evaluate interface Design Engineer (Product Engineer)
between hardware and software, and
operational and performance Design Engineer is responsible for
requirements of the system. Formulates conceptualizing and developing a product
and designs software system, using based on customer/market needs.
scientific analysis and mathematical Involvement is in all aspects of software
models to predict and measure outcome development including requirement
and consequences of design. Develops analysis, design, implementation and
and directs software system testing testing.
procedures, programming and
documentation. Consults with the Qualification Pack Details:
customer regarding maintenance of QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6601
software system. May co-ordinate QP NOS Name Design
installation of software system. Engineer
NSQF Level 7
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4601 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
QP NOS Name Software Engineer Code 2512
NSQF Level 7 Title Software Developers

Code 2512 Software Developer-Application
Title Software Developers Development
2512.0202 Software Developer is responsible for

Test Engineer-Software development of software applications and
interfaces as well as enhancements to
Test Engineer-Software is responsible for existing packaged applications or pre-
ensuring the software product meets the engineered templates. The job also
specified requirements and produces the involves providing support to custom
desired results. These individuals perform applications, debugging, maintenance and
tests, develop and execute test plans and documentation.
report and rectify defects to ensure that
quality outputs are generated. Qualification Pack Details:
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QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0501 QP NOS Name Engineer Trainee –

QP NOS Name Software IT Services
Developer- NSQF Level 7
Application
Development ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2512 2512.0207
Title Software Engineer Trainee-Engineering
Developers
Analysis
2512.0205 Engineer Trainee supports engineering
Junior Software Developer analysis activities such as engineering
analysis, hardware and software
Junior Software Developer is one of the development, research, testing etc.
many entry level roles in the software
industry including support and help desk, Qualification Pack Details:
testing, user interaction design, QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4202
maintenance, enhancement, development QP NOS Name Engineer Trainee –
and documentation. They are responsible Engineering Analysis
for assisting in performing the key NSQF Level 7
activities and tasks involved in the
assigned role.
Code 2512
QP NOS Name Junior Software
Developer 2512.0300
NSQF Level 4 Programmer Analyst
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Programmer Analyst plans, develops,

Code 2512 tests, and documents computer programs,
Title Software Developers applying knowledge of programming
techniques and computer systems:
Evaluates user request for new or
2512.0206
modified programs, such as for financial
Engineer Trainee-IT Services or human resource management system,
clinical research trial results, statistical
Engineer Trainee is responsible for study of traffic patterns, or analysing and
supporting the work area/domain they developing specifications for bridge
are aligned to by assisting in performing design, to determine feasibility, cost and
the key activities and tasks involved. time required, compatibility with current
system, and computer capabilities.
Qualification Pack Details: Consults with user to identify current
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0507 operating procedures and clarify program
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objectives. Reads manuals, periodicals, program after implementation. May

and technical reports to learn ways to specialize in developing programs for
develop programs that meet user business or technical applications.
requirements. Formulates plan-outlining
steps required to develop programs, using ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
structured analysis and design. Submits Code 2512
plans to user for approval. Prepares Title Software Developers
flowcharts and diagrams to illustrate
sequence of steps that a program must 2512.0301
follow and to describe logical operations
Software Developer-Product
involved. Designs computer terminal
screen displays to accomplish goals of Development and Delivery
user request. Converts project
specifications, using flowcharts and Software Developer is responsible for
diagrams into sequence of detailed using specialized knowledge of software
instructions and logical steps for coding programming languages, software
into a language that can be processed by a integration and delivery platforms to build
computer, applying knowledge of software products and deliver business
computer programming techniques and solutions. The job also involves application
computer languages. Enters program enhancement, debugging, maintenance
codes into the computer system. Enters and documentation.
commands into computer to run and test
programs. Reads computer printouts or Qualification Pack Details:
observes display screen to detect syntax QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6702
or logic errors during program test, or QP NOS Name Software Developer
uses diagnostic software to detect errors. NSQF Level 7
Replaces, deletes, or modifies codes to
correct errors. Analyses, reviews, and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
alters programs to increase operating Code 2512
efficiency or adapt to new requirements. Title Software Developers
Writes documentation to describe
program development, logic, coding, and 2512.0401
corrections. Writes manual for users to FPGA Design Engineer
describe installation and operating
procedures. Assists users to solve FPGA Design Engineer is also called, ‘FPGA
operating problems. Recreates steps Programmer’, the FPGA Design Engineer
taken by user to locate source of problem compiles, edits, links and debugs
and rewrites programs to correct errors. programs to design the FPGA and loads it
May use computer-aided software tools, into the hardware. The individual at work
such as flowchart design and code develops the architectural design and
generation, in each stage of system compiles programs in programming
development. May train users to use a languages such as Verilog, VHDL and loads
program. May oversee installation of the program into the FPGA.
hardware and software. May provide
technical assistance to program users.
May install and a test program at the user
site. May monitor performance of the
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QP NOS Name FPGA Design Qualification Pack Details:

Engineer QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4401
NSQF Level 6 QP NOS Name Design
Engineer-EA
Code 2512
Title Software Developers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2512
2512.0501 Title Software Developers
Embedded Software Engineer
2512.0701
Embedded Software Engineer is also Application Maintenance Engineer
called ‘Embedded Software Developer’,
the Embedded Software Engineer is Application Maintenance Engineer is
responsible for developing software responsible for ensuring the availability of
module for the embedded system. The an application or product for end users.
individual at work assesses the embedded Such roles provide on-going/ad-hoc
systems’ specification requirement, support for software products or
develops software, tests and validates the customized applications aimed towards
software in co-ordination with Design correction of faults/bugs or improvement
Engineers for system integration. of performance

QP NOS Reference ELE/Q1501 QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0201
QP NOS Name Embedded Software QP NOS Name Application
Engineer Maintenance
NSQF Level 5 Engineer
NSQF Level 7
Title Software Developers Code 2512
2512.0601
Design Engineer-Engineering 2512.0800
Analysis Programmer, Engineering and
Scientific/System Programmer
Design Engineer-EA is responsible for
carrying out engineering analysis Programmer, Engineering and Scientific
problems like stress calculations, static converts scientific, engineering, and other
and dynamic analysis, thermal analysis, technical problem formulations to format
etc. They also provide support in the that can be processed by a computer:
assessment and testing of advanced Resolves symbolic formulations, prepares
technology systems, subsystems and flow charts and block diagrams, and
components. encodes resultant equations for
processing by applying extensive
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knowledge of branch of science, of the overall solution that includes a web

engineering, or advanced mathematics, based component.
such as differential equations or
numerical analysis, and understanding of Qualification Pack Details:
capabilities and limitations of computer. QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0503
Confers with other engineering and QP NOS Name Web Developer
technical personnel to resolve problems NSQF Level 5
of intent, inaccuracy, or feasibility of
computer processing. Enters the program ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
into a computer system. Reviews results Code 2513
of computer runs with the concerned Title Web and Multimedia
personnel to determine necessity for Developers
modifications or reruns. Develops new
subroutines or expands program to
2513.0201
simplify statement, programming, or
coding of future problems. May direct and User Interface Developer
co-ordinate activities of COMPUTER
PROGRAMMERS working as part of the UI Developer is responsible for creating
project team. complex user interfaces for a variety of
applications, such as computer programs,
databases and websites.
Code 2512
Title Software Developers Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name UI Developer
Family 2513
NSQF Level 7
Web and Multimedia Developers
Web and Multimedia Development Code 2513
Professionals combine design and Title Web and Multimedia
technical knowledge to research, analyse, Developers
evaluate, design, program and modify
websites, and applications that draw
2513.0301
together text, graphics, animations,
imaging, audio and video displays, and Media Developer-Product
other interactive media. Development and Delivery
Media Developer-Product Development

2513.0101
and Delivery is responsible for designing
Web Developer and improving the look and feel,
functionality and visual appeal of the
Web Developer is responsible for developed application. They may work
designing and maintaining web-based independently or along with
applications that include static and application/functional developers to
dynamic content. This includes the design, improve the aesthetics of the application
layout and coding of a website. They may being developed.
work standalone or along with
application/functional developers as part
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Qualification Pack Details: Computer Programmers, Other

QP NOS Name Media Developer Computer Programmers, Other are
NSQF Level 5 computer programmers who write, test
and maintain computer programs to meet
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: the needs of users of computer systems
Code 2513 and all other Computer Programmers not
Title Web and Multimedia elsewhere classified.
Developers
2513.0302 Code 2519
Media Developer-Application Title Software and Applications
Developers and Analysts
Development
Not Elsewhere Classified
Media Developer-Application
Development is responsible for designing Family 2519
and improving the look and feel, Software and Application
functionality and graphics appeal of the Developers and Analysts, Not
developed application. They may work Elsewhere Classified
standalone or along with
application/functional developers to This unit group covers software and
improve the aesthetics of the application applications developers and analysts not
being developed. classified elsewhere in minor group 251,
Software and applications developers and
Qualification Pack Details: analysts. For instance, the group includes
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q 0504 those professionals specialising in quality
QP NOS Name Media Developer assurance including software testing.
NSQF Level 5
2519.0100
System Programmer
Code 2513
Title Web and Multimedia
System Programmer co-ordinates
Developers
installation of computer operating system
software and tests, maintains, and
Family 2514 modifies software, using computer
terminal: Reads loading and running
Application Programmers instructions for system software, such as
task scheduling, memory management,
Application Programmers write and computer file system, or controlling
maintain programmable code outlined in computer input and output, and loads
technical instructions and specifications tape into tape drive or transfers software
for software applications and operating to magnetic disk. Initiates test of system
systems. programs and observes readout on
monitor of computer system to detect
2514.9900 errors or work stoppage. Enters code
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changes into computer system to correct software economically and efficiently.

errors. Analyses performance indicators, Reviews new or modified programs,
such as system's response time, number including documentation, diagram, and
of transactions per second and number of flow chart, to determine whether the
programs being processed at once, to program performs according to user
ensure that system is operating efficiently. request and conforms to guidelines.
Changes system software so that system Recommends program improvements or
performance meets objectives. Reviews corrections to programmers. Reviews
computer system capabilities, workflow, computer-operating log to identify
and scheduling limitations to determine if program processing errors. Enters
requested changes to operating system instructions into the computer to test
are possible. Writes description of steps program for validity of results, accuracy,
taken to modify system and procedures reliability, and conformance to
required to implement new software. establishment standards. Observes
Assists users having problems with use of computer monitor screen during program
system software. May train users, to use test to detect error codes or interruption
system software. May prepare workflow of program and corrects errors. Identifies
charts and diagrams to modify system differences between establishment
software. May visit vendors to observe standards and user applications and
demonstration of systems software. May suggests modifications to conform to
administer and monitor computer standards. Sets up tests at request of user
program that controls user access to to locate and correct program operating
system. May review productivity reports error following installation of the
and problem records to evaluate program. Conducts compatibility tests
performance of computer systems. with vendor-provided programs. Monitors
program performance after
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: implementation to prevent reoccurrence
Code 2519 of program operating problems and
Title Software and Applications ensures efficiency of operation. Writes
Developers and Analysts documentation to describe program
Not Elsewhere Classified evaluation, testing, and correction. May
evaluate proposed software or software
2519.0300 enhancement for feasibility. May develop
utility programs to test, track, and verify
Quality Assurance Analyst
defects in software programs. May write
(Computers) programs to create new procedures or
modify existing procedures. May train
Quality Assurance Analyst (Computers) software program users.
evaluates and tests new or modified
software programs and software
development procedures used to verify
Code 2519
that programs function according to user
Title Software and Applications
requirements and conform to
establishment guidelines. Writes, revises,
and verifies quality standards and test
procedures for program design and
product evaluation to attain quality of 2519.0301
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Quality Assurance Engineer-IT Code 2519

Services Title Software and Applications
QA Engineer IT Services is responsible for Not Elsewhere Classified
co-ordination with the support and
operations teams to maintain quality 2519.0401
related schedules like audits, records and Quality Assurance Engineer-
reports. The job involves setting quality Software Products
standards for products, systems and
processes within the organization, QA Engineer is responsible for designing
followed by ensuring their effective and implementing Quality Assurance,
implementation. norms, standards and guidelines which
are to be followed across the
Qualification Pack Details: organization.
QP NOS Name QA Engineer – IT Qualification Pack Details:
Services QP NOS Reference SSC/Q7002
NSQF Level 7 QP NOS Name QA Engineer –
Software Products
Code 2519
Title Software and Applications ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Developers and Analysts Code 2519
Not Elsewhere Classified Title Software and Applications
2519.0302 Not Elsewhere Classified
Test Engineer-IT Services
2519.0402
Test Engineer is responsible for Test Engineer-Software Products
development and co-ordination of
scheduled and unscheduled test plans and Test Engineer-Software Products are
conducting software compatibility tests responsible for development and co-
with programs, hardware, operating ordination of scheduled and unscheduled
systems, or network environments. The test plans and conducting software
job involves documenting, reporting and compatibility tests with programs,
tracking software defects using manual hardware, operating systems, or network
testing software. environments. The job involves
documenting, reporting and tracking
Qualification Pack Details: software defects using manual testing
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q1301 software.
QP NOS Name Test Engineer – IT
Services Qualification Pack Details:
NSQF Level 5 QP NOS Reference SSC/Q7001
QP NOS Name Test Engineer-
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Software Products
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NSQF Level 5 2522 Systems Administrators

2523 Computer Network Professionals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 2529 Database and Network
Code 2519
Professionals, Not Elsewhere
Title Software and Applications
Classified
Family 2521
2519.0501 Database Designers and
Quality Engineer Administrators
Quality Engineer is responsible for Database Designers and Administrators

designing and implementing quality design, develop, control, maintain and
assurance initiatives for an organization. support the optimal performance and
They focus on process re-engineering, security of databases.
statistical quality control and other quality
initiatives such as Six-Sigma and Kaizen. 2521.0100
Database Design Analyst
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4801 Database Design Analyst Designs logical
QP NOS Name Quality Engineer and physical databases and co-ordinates
NSQF Level 7 database development as part of project
team, applying knowledge of database
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: design standards and database
Code 2519 management system. Reviews project
Title Software and Applications request describing database user needs.
Developers and Analysts Estimates time and cost required to
Not Elsewhere Classified accomplish project. Determines if project
requires creating series of new programs
Group 252 or modifying existing programs that
access data stored in databases. Attends
Database and Network
specification meeting with project team
Professionals workers to determine scope and
limitations of a project. Reviews workflow
Database and Network Professionals chart developed by PROGRAMMER-
design, develop, control, maintain and ANALYST to understand the tasks a
support the optimal performance and computer will perform, such as updating
security of information technology records. Reviews procedures in database
systems and infrastructure, including management system manuals for making
databases, hardware and software, changes to database, such as defining,
networks and operating systems. creating, revising, and controlling
Occupations in this Group are classified database. Revises company definition of
into the following Families: data as defined in data dictionary
(information about data, including name,
2521 Database designers and description, source of data item, and key
Administrators words for categorising and searching for
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data item descriptions). Determines and QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0401

enters changes to data dictionary QP NOS Name Junior Data
descriptions, including type, structure, Associate
and intended use of data within the NSQF Level 7
system, using a computer or assigns data
entry work to programmers. Develops ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
data models describing data elements and Code 2521
how they are used, following procedures Title Database Designers and
and using pen and template or computer Administrators
software. Creates description to enable
PROGRAMMER ANALYST to understand Family 2522
how programs should access data. Writes
a description of how a user can access Systems Administrators
data, referred to as logical database.
Writes physical database descriptions,
Systems Administrators develop, control,
such as location, space requirements, and
maintain and support the optimal
access method, to protect company data
performance and security of information
resources against unauthorized access
technology systems.
and accidental destruction, according to
computer industry standards and
knowledge of database management 2522.0100
systems. May specialize in adding, Database Administrator
deleting, and modifying data items in data
dictionary. Workers typically specialize in Database Administrator co-ordinates
one or more types of database physical changes to computer databases;
management systems. and codes, tests, and implements physical
database, applying knowledge of database
management system: Designs logical and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: physical databases or reviews description
Code 2521 of changes to database design to
Title Database Designers and understand how changes to be made
Administrators affect physical database (how data is
stored in terms of physical characteristics,
such as location, amount of space, and
2521.0202
access method). Establishes physical
Junior Data Associate database parameters. Codes database
descriptions and specifies identifiers of
Junior Data Associate is responsible for database to database management
designing and implementing processes system or directs others in coding
and layouts for complex, large-scale data database descriptions. Calculates
sets used for modelling, data mining, and optimum values for database parameters,
research purposes. Responsibilities also such as amount of computer memory to
include designing and implementing be used by database, following manuals
statistical data quality procedures around and using calculator. Specifies user access
new data sources. level for each segment of one or more
data items, such as insert, replace,
Qualification Pack Details: retrieve, or delete data. Specifies which
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users can access databases and what data Title Systems Administrators
can be accessed by user. Tests and
corrects errors, and refines changes to
database. Enters codes to create Family 2523
production database. Selects and enters
codes of utility programs to monitor Computer Network Professionals
database performance, such as
distribution of records and amount of Computer Network Professionals
available memory. Directs programmers research, analyse and recommend
and analysts to make changes to database strategies for network architecture and
management systems. Reviews and development, implement, manage,
corrects programs. Answers user maintain and configure network hardware
questions. Confers with co-workers to and software, and monitor, troubleshoot
determine impact of database changes on and optimise performance.
other systems and staff cost for making
changes to the database. Modifies
database programs to increase processing
performance, referred to as performance 2523.0100
tuning. Workers typically specialize in one Data Communication
or more types of database management Analyst/Network Administrator
systems. May train users.
Data Communication Analyst researches,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: tests, evaluates, and recommends data
Code 2522 communications hardware and software:
Title Systems Administrators Identifies areas of operation which need
upgraded equipment, such as modems,
2522.0201 fibre optic cables and telephone wires.
Security Analyst Conducts survey to determine user needs.
Reads technical manuals and brochures to
Security Analyst is responsible for determine equipment which meets
protecting information and information establishment requirements. Visits
systems from unauthorized access, use, vendors to learn about available products
disclosure, disruption, modification, or services. Tests and evaluates hardware
perusal, inspection, recording, or and software to determine efficiency,
destruction. They also need to ensure the reliability, and compatibility with existing
confidentiality, integrity and availability of system, using equipment such as
data to the 'right' users within/outside of computer terminal and modem. Analyses
the organization. test data and recommends hardware or
software for purchase. Develops and
writes procedures for installation, use,
and solving problems of communications
hardware and software. Monitors system
QP NOS Name Security Analyst
performance. Trains users in use of
NSQF Level 7
equipment. Assists users to identify and
solve data communication problems. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: write technical specifications to send to
Code 2522 vendors for bid. May oversee or assist in
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the installation of communications of equipment to control dust,

hardware. May perform minor equipment temperature, and humidity in area of
repairs. system installation. May specialize in one
area of system application or in one type
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: or make of equipment. May train users to
Code 2523 use new or modified equipment. May
Title Computer Network monitor functioning of equipment to
Professionals ensure system operates in conformance
with specifications.

Computer System Hardware Code 2523
Title Computer Network
Analyst/Hardware Engineer
Professionals
Computer System Hardware Analyst
analyses data processing requirements to 2523.0301
plan data processing systems that provide Tester/Test Engineer-Hardware
system capabilities required for projected
workloads and plans layout and Tester/Test Engineer-Hardware tests
installation of new system or modification hardware and verifies that the device
of existing system. Confers with Data operates as expected under defined
Processing and Project Managers to conditions independently, or as part of a
obtain information on limitations and system. Individuals in this role perform
capabilities of existing system and tests to see how a newly designed device
capabilities required for data processing will interact with another device from
projects and projected work load. another vendor or developer. The
Evaluates factors such as number of individual also develops and executes test
departments serviced by data processing plans and conducts testing to ensure
equipment, reporting formats required, quality outputs are generated.
volume of transactions, time
requirements and cost constraints, and Qualification Pack Details:
need for security and access restrictions QP NOS Reference SSC/Q5001
to determine hardware configurations. QP NOS Name Tester/Test
Analyses information to determine, Engineer-Hardware
recommend, and plan layout for type of NSQF Level 7
computers and peripheral equipment, or
modifications to existing equipment and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
system, that will provide capability for Code 2523
proposed project or work load, efficient Title Computer Network
operation, and effective use of allotted Professionals
space. May enter data into computer 2523.0401
terminal to store, retrieve, and
Design Engineer
manipulate data for analysis of system
capabilities and requirements. May
Design Engineer performs complex
specify power supply requirements and
assignments pertaining to the design,
configuration. May recommend purchase
testing and assessment of mechanical and
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electrical devices and systems to assist in Computer Network Professionals, Other

the production or packaging process. They Covers computing professionals not
also develop prototypes for testing; classified elsewhere in Group 213,
provide feasibility testing on new and Computing Professionals.
current designs under modification. They
help in functional reviews of product ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
architecture to assure design integrity and Code 2523
compliance with company specifications Title Computer Network
and recognized industry design practices. Professionals

QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4201 Family 2529
QP NOS Name Design Engineer
NSQF Level 7 Database and Network
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Classified
Code 2523
Title Computer Network
This unit group covers database and
Professionals
network professionals elsewhere in Minor
group 252, Database and network
2523.0501 professionals. For instance, the group
Hardware Engineer includes information and communications
technology security specialists.
Hardware Engineer is responsible for
design, development and testing of
computer hardware. They oversee the Sub Division 26
installation of computer systems, chips
and circuit boards as well as peripherals Legal, Social and Cultural
including keyboards, routers and printers.
Professionals
Legal Professionals conduct research on
legal problems, advise clients on legal
QP NOS Name Hardware Engineer
aspects of problems, plead cases or
NSQF Level 7
conduct prosecutions in courts of law,
preside over judicial proceedings in courts
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of law, and draft laws and regulations.
Code 2523 Tasks performed usually include: giving
Title Computer Network clients legal advice, undertaking legal
Professionals business on clients’ behalf, and
conducting litigation when necessary, or
2523.9900 presiding over judicial proceedings-and
Computer Network Professionals, pronouncing judgement in courts of law.
Other Supervision of other workers may be
included.
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Occupations in this Sub Division are importance involving such matters as

classified into the following Groups: interpretation of constitution and other
laws. Studies references made to him by
261 Legal Professionals Solicitor General of India bearing
262 Librarians, Archivists and Curators comments of Ministry of Law and relevant
instruction of administrative Ministry.
263 Social and Religious Professionals
Considers legal aspects of issue and
264 Authors, Journalists and Linguists advises Government as necessary. Studies
265 Creative and Performing Artists briefs referred to him and appears in
Supreme Court on behalf of Government
Group 261 to conduct important cases, especially
those involving interpretation of
Legal Professionals constitution or other laws. Attends
Parliament or any of its Committees when
matters involving legal aspects are under
Legal Professionals conduct research on
consideration. May advise President on
legal problems, advise clients on legal
constitutional issues. May address or
aspects of problems, plead cases or
otherwise take part in Parliament for
conduct prosecutions in courts of law,
clarifying legal issues. May appear in any
preside over judicial proceedings in courts
court of India.
of law, and draft laws and regulations
Occupations in this Group are classified ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

into the following Families: Code 2611
2611 Lawyers Title Lawyers
2612 Judges
2611.0200
2619 Legal Professionals, Not Elsewhere
Classified Solicitor General of India
Solicitor General of India advises

Family 2611 Government of India on legal matters and
Lawyers submits statement of important cases to
Attorney General of India for their opinion
Lawyers give clients legal advice on a wide or appearance in Supreme Court as
variety of subjects, draw up legal necessary. Studies cases referred to them
documents, represent clients before along with comments of Ministry of Law
administrative boards or tribunals and and instructions of Administrative
plead cases or conduct prosecutions in Ministry. Examines merit of case, legal
courts of justice, or instruct barristers to issues involved, interpretation of
plead in higher courts of justice. constitution or other laws and advises
Government accordingly. Prepares
2611.0100 statements of cases and submits them to
Attorney General for India for their
Attorney General of India
opinion or for conducting case in Supreme
Attorney General of India functions as
Court as appropriate. Files appeal or
highest legal adviser to Government of
affidavit in Supreme Court as necessary
India and is consulted by Government of
and assists Attorney General of India or
India on legal matters of highest
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Government lawyer in conducting case. Legal Remembrancer advises State

May appear in Supreme Court on behalf Government on legal matters, drafts bills
of Government for interpretation of and interprets legislative enactments,
constitution or other laws. statutes and rules. Gives opinion on legal
matters raised by Government
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: departments. Interprets statutes, drafts
Code 2611 bill for legislation and performs such other
Title Lawyers duties of legal character as are assigned to
him by State Government. May act as
2611.0300 Secretary to Government in Law
Department.
Advocate General
Advocate General functions as Advocate ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

of State Government and advises Code 2611
Government in legal matters referred to Title Lawyers
him including proposed legislation.
Represents Government in suits and 2611.0500
proceedings in original and appellate side Government Advocate
of High Court. Appears on behalf of
Government before High Court, Special Government Advocate, High Court,
Bench in Supreme Court or any other Standing Counsel High Court conducts
court as required. Advises Government on cases and pleads on behalf of Government
legal matters, and proposed legislation in criminal appeals and civil cases in High
and performs other duties of legal Court and gives opinion on matters
character as may be assigned to him from referred to him by Legal Remembrancer
time to time. Attends meetings of and Public Prosecutor. Appears and
Legislature or Legislative Council and defends Government in appeal cases and
Committees thereof, as required. Gives other criminal matters heard on appellate
opinion in matters referred to him by side of High Court. Presents appeals on
Legal Remembrancer, Government behalf of Government for prosecution in
Advocate, Public Prosecutor and Heads of cases of acquittal or lightening of
Secretariat Department. May advise sentence. Appears in any criminal case
Government Pleader in conducting heard on appellate side of High Court in
criminal cases and act as leading counsel if which Government's proprietary interests
directed by Government. May appear in are concerned and applies for
private cases to which Government is not adjournment to get full information from
party. appropriate District Officers before case is
finally heard. Appears in civil appeals and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: original cases filed in High Court on behalf
Code 2611 of Government. Gives advice in legal
Title Lawyers matters to Government Pleaders of
different districts under jurisdiction of
2611.0400 High Court and gives opinion on matters
referred to him by Legal Remembrancer.
Legal Remembrancer
May appear on behalf of Government in
Mofussil Courts. May do private legal
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practice where Government is not charges prepared by investigating police

involved. officer. Prepares briefs and introduces
further any evidence obtained after
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: charges are formulated by police.
Code 2611 Examines probable witnesses. Attends
Title Lawyers Court and conducts prosecution on behalf
of police. Guides testimony of prosecution
2611.0600 witnesses and introduces exhibits in
support of case. Conducts preliminary
Public Prosecutor
arguments for framing of charges. Cross-
examines defence witnesses. Argues
Public Prosecutor; Government Pleader;
prosecution case. May be called upon to
District Government Counsel represents
discharge executive duties to maintain law
State in sessions cases and lends advice to
and order.
officers in districts in all legal matters
when called for. Studies records of cases
sent to Sessions Court by Trial Magistrate ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and ensures against omission and Code 2611
irregularities, which might vitiate Title Lawyers
proceedings in court. Presents evidence,
conducts cross-examination and argues 2611.0800
case for prosecution. Appears and pleads Attorney at Law
on behalf of prosecution in all appeal
cases, application for reduction of Attorney at Law; Solicitor gives advice in
sentences etc. Advises Government legal matters, prepares case for Advocates
Officers in district regarding any civil or for conducting it on behalf of client and
criminal proceedings and matters files legal proceedings in court of law.
concerning Government interests. Allots Receives instructions from clients and
legal work to Assistant Public Prosecutors. obtains necessary details from them.
May appear for Government in civil and Studies documents or papers involved in
revenue cases if designated as case. Interviews witnesses, gathers full
GOVERNMENT PLEADER. May advise information and prepares case. Files case
Government to withdraw prosecution in in court. Secures writ of summons and
appropriate cases. obtains court order permitting him to
inspect and examine relevant documents.
Collects testimony of witnesses and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: prepares brief for hearing before Judge.
Code 2611 Discusses case with Advocate concerned
Title Lawyers and submits brief to him. Advises
Advocate, attends court and assists
2611.0700 Advocate in presenting case before judge.
May function as Notary Public if so
Police Prosecutor
appointed by Government. May appear in
court on behalf of client.
Police Prosecutor; Assistant Public
Prosecutor represents and conducts cases
on behalf of Police Department in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Magisterial Courts. Studies and examines Code 2611
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Title Lawyers QP NOS Name IP Executive

NSQF Level 7
2611.0900
Advocate ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2611
Advocate; Pleader; Bar-at-law; Vakil gives Title Lawyers
advice on legal matters, files legal
proceedings in court of law and pleads 2611.1002
and acts on behalf of client in Court, Legal Associate
income tax office, sales tax office,
municipal office, tribunals, etc. on Legal Associate is responsible for
payment of fees. Studies facts and reviewing and analysing large volumes of
available documents pertaining to case litigation documents and providing
and decides line of action. Advises client research support to corporate legal
to procure evidence, further documents, departments.
etc. in support of case. Studies social
customs and relevant acts, rules, rulings Qualification Pack Details:
and precedents of courts of similar QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2902
nature. Examines witnesses in chamber, QP NOS Name Legal
gathers full information regarding case Associate
and prepares brief. Prepares and files NSQF Level 7
plaint, complaint, written statement,
affidavits, etc. on behalf of client, or
defends accused in court of law. Examines
Code 2611
and cross-examines witnesses of both
Title Lawyers
sides in court and submits exhibits in
support of their case. Advises party
regarding course to be followed from time 2611.9900
to time. Argues case for client. Performs Lawyers, Other
conveyancing work such as preparing
notices, bonds, wills, agreements, for Lawyers, Other include lawyers not
clients. classified elsewhere.

Code 2611 Code 2611
Title Lawyers Title Lawyers
Family 2612
2611.1001
Intellectual Property Executive Judges
IP Executive is responsible for drafting and Judges preside over civil and criminal
maintaining licensing and commercial proceedings in courts of law.
agreements to ensure protection of the
company's intellectual property/patent. 2612.0100
Judge, Supreme Court
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Judge, Supreme Court sits on bench of counsels of both sides and frames issues
Supreme court and decides cases in in dispute. Examines documents tendered
original and appellate jurisdiction of by parties and admits relevant items as
Supreme Court. Hears preliminary exhibits. Listens to arguments advanced
arguments for admitting cases. Obtains by counsels of both sides and decides
relevant records and judgement from cases sitting singly or on bench of two or
High Court and issues notices to other more judges in appeal cases. Examines
party. Hears arguments of both parties records and judgement of lower court.
and studies records and judgement of Hears arguments of counsels, passes
High Court. Discusses with other JUDGES orders and delivers judgement. May
on bench salient features of records, discuss minor issues in chamber with
Judgement and arguments to arrive at counsels of both parties. Recommends to
decision. Delivers majority opinion of President appointments of PUISNE
JUDGES on bench; while minority opinion JUDGES, administers oath to them and to
is delivered later by dissident JUDGES Governor on fresh appointment,
separately. May consult with Attorney constitutes benches for hearing cases,
General of India particularly in allots work to PUISNE JUDGES and advises
constitutional cases. May allow persons to Government regarding their
appear as amicus curiae (advisers to appointments, transfers, promotions and
parties who act as consultants and other administrative matters of judiciary,
suggest or state matter of law for if functions as head of judiciary in State
assistance) to assist court in solving legal and designated as CHIEF JUSTICE, HIGH
and constitutional points of national COURT. May remand cases to lower court
importance. Is designated as CHIEF for retrial or refer matters for
JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT, if functions as investigation if more facts are needed.
head of judiciary in country and May examine persons as court witnesses.
administers oath to President and Vice May act as Administrative Judge and
President of India. Renders judicial advice inspect lower courts such as session, civil
to President on constitutional matters and munsif courts.
referred to him by President and advises
President on appointment of Supreme ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Court and High Court judges. Code 2612
Title Judges
Code 2612 2612.0300
Title Judges District and Session Judge
2612.0200 District and Sessions Judge functions as
Judge, High Court administrative and judicial head of all civil
Judge, High Court; Puisne Judge presides and criminal courts other than magisterial
over court and decides, sitting singly or in court in their district(s) and decides civil
bench of two or more judges, original or and criminal cases. Tries original civil cases
appeal cases allotted to him by CHIEF and criminal cases committed to their
JUSTICE, HIGH COURT. Delivers judgement court by magisterial courts. Listens to
and issues directions, orders or writs to arguments of counsels of both sides,
parties concerned. Hears pleadings of examines documents and formulates
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charges. Explains charges to accused in Judge, Subordinate Court tries and

criminal cases and issues to litigants in delivers judgement on cases filed in court.
civil cases. Records evidence of witnesses Hears preliminary arguments and records
and admits documents as exhibits. Listens statement of plaintiff to determine if
to arguments of counsels and delivers prima facie case is made. Causes notices
judgement. Hears appeals against against other party to file replies duly
judgement of lower courts, examines supported by affidavits. Frames issues,
records and judgements, listens to proceeds with trial, records evidence of
arguments of counsels and delivers plaintiff and defendants' witnesses and
judgement. Attends to administrative admits relevant documents as exhibits.
matters and inspects subordinate courts Listens to arguments of both sides and
as head of judiciary in district. May delivers judgement. May examine persons
transfer cases from one court to another. as court witnesses. Is designated as CIVIL
May grant bail to accused in criminal JUDGE or SUB-JUDGE if tries only civil
cases. May allocate sessions cases cases. Is designated as CIVIL AND
between their court and civil and sessions SESSIONS JUDGE if vested with sessions
court. power to try criminal cases. Is designated
as SPECIAL JUDGE if presides over special
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: courts.
Code 2612
Title Judges ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2612
2612.0400 Title Judges
Munsif
2612.0600
Munsif tries and delivers judgement on Magistrate
civil cases of their sub-division filed in
court. Hears preliminary arguments and Magistrate presides over criminal court,
examines documents in support of decides cases and delivers judgement on
complaint. Issues notices to other parties judicial matters filed in or transferred to
for filing written statements supported by the court. Records statement of
affidavits. Frames issues, records evidence complainant to decide cognisance of
and admits relevant documents as prima-facie case. Issues summons or
exhibits. Records evidence of plaintiff, warrants to accused according to nature
defendant and their witnesses, listens to of alleged crime and grants remand to
arguments of counsels of both sides and police to keep accused in police custody
delivers judgement. May try criminal for investigation. Fixes dates of hearing.
cases while under training. Issues summons to prosecution and
defence witnesses, Records evidence of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: witnesses under oath, examines their
Code 2612 statements given before police and admits
Title Judges documents or material as exhibits. Hears
preliminary arguments of prosecution and
2612.0500 defence counsels to decide as to whether
any case has been made out against
Judge, Sub-ordinate Court
accused. Commits accused to stand trial in
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sessions court if offence is beyond and examines witnesses to find

competence of the court, or dismisses circumstances under which crime was
complainant if no case is made by committed and decides whether accused
prosecution. Proceeds with case if alleged should be sent to Probation School or
offence is made out and within After Care Association or released in
competence of court. Formulates charges custody of guardians or receive medical
and explains them to accused. Records treatment. Tries to maintain relaxed
defence testimony of accused, evidence friendly atmosphere in court.
and cross examination of prosecution and
dis-allows irrelevant questions. Hears ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
arguments of counsels of both sides, Code 2612
evaluates evidence and delivers Title Judges
judgement. May inspect site of alleged
offence. May call persons as court 2612.0800
witnesses. May grant bail to accused at
Chairman, Administrative Tribunal
any stage of trial and exempt accused
from personal appearance. May
Chairman Administrative Tribunal
promulgate executive orders for
functions as administrative head of
maintenance of law and order. May do
Administrative Tribunal and adjudicates
patrol duties with police. May order firing
disputes referred to it under various laws
in serious disturbances. May be official
relating to service conditions, promotions,
witness at hangings in jail. May conduct
seniority, pay anomalies, administrative
identification proceedings in jail. Is
disputes etc. Presides over Tribunal and
designated as DISTRICT MAGISTRATE,
examines cases referred to it. Listens to
CHIEF PRESIDENCY MAGISTRATE, JUDICIAL
arguments advanced by parties or their
MAGISTRATE, CITY MAGISTRATE,
Advocates and notes important points.
according to authority vested in him. Is
Records oral evidence and admit as
designated as RAILWAY MAGISTRATE if
exhibits documents tendered by parties.
engaged in trying offences committed by
Evaluates all factors, makes decision and
ticketless travellers.
submit it to Government for
implementation.
Code 2612
Title Judges
Code 2612
Title Judges
2612.0700
Magistrate, Juvenile Court 2612.0900
Member, Administrative Tribunal
Magistrate Juvenile Court presides over
Member, Administrative Tribunal gives
Juvenile Court and gives findings and
decision in administrative disputes
observations on offences committed by
referred to the court under various service
juveniles Presides over court and studies
rules and Acts. Listens to arguments
complaint made by police. Commits
advanced by parties or their Advocates
delinquents to custody of Probation
and notes important points. Records oral
Officer and orders investigation of charges
evidence and admits as exhibits
made. Studies report of Probation Officer
documents tendered by parties. Visits
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place of work or establishment if Member, Industrial Tribunal gives decision

necessary for studying occupations, in industrial disputes referred to the court
processes and working conditions. Gives under Industrial Relations Act and
decision in disputes after considering all Industrial Disputes Act. Listens to
material on record. arguments advanced by parties or their
Advocates and notes important points.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Records oral evidence and admits as
Code 2612 exhibits documents tendered by parties.
Title Judges Visits place of work or establishment if
necessary for studying processes and
2612.1000 working conditions. Gives decision in
disputes after considering all material on
President, Industrial Tribunal
record. Functions as ADJUDICATOR
(Industrial Tribunal) under Industrial
President, Industrial Tribunal; Presiding
Disputes Act and decides disputes
Officer Industrial Tribunal; functions as
referred to him under Act in some
administrative head of Industrial Court,
manner. Hears and decides matters or
Labour Court or Industrial Tribunal and
disputes in appeal including criminal
adjudicates disputes referred to it under
charges arising from decisions given by
various laws such as Industrial Relations
Labour Court or subordinate authorities as
Act and Industrial Disputes Act. Presides
provided under Act.
over Court or Tribunal and examines cases
referred to it. Listens to arguments
advanced by parties or their Advocates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and notes important points. Records oral Code 2612
evidence and admits as exhibits Title Judges
documents tendered by parties. Evaluates
all factors, makes decision and submits it 2612.1200
to Government for implementation. President, Consumer Redressal
Adjudicates disputes in appeal arising Forum
from decision given by Labour Court or
subordinate authorities as provided under President, Consumer Redressal Forum
Act. Constitutes Benches where responsible for enabling consumer to
necessary. Exercises administrative secure speedy and inexpensive redressal
control over Labour Court and of grievances, disputes and protecting
subordinate offices. May visit place of large body of consumers from
work or establishment to study process of exploitation. Adjudicates consumer
work, working conditions or cause of disputes referred to it under the
dispute. consumer protection Act. Presides over
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Consumer Court and examines cases
Code 2612 referred to it. Listens to arguments
Title Judges advanced by parties or their Advocates
2612.1100 evidence and admits as exhibits
Member, Industrial Tribunal documents tendered by parties. Evaluates
all factors and makes decision in providing
Redressal to consumer grievances in the
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matter of transport, telephones, Code 2612

electricity, constructions, banking, Title Judges
insurance, medical treatment etc.
Family 2619
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Legal Professionals, Not Elsewhere
Code 2612 Classified
Title Judges This unit group covers legal professionals
2612.1300 not classified elsewhere in Minor group
Member, Consumer Redressal 261, Legal professionals. For instance,
Forum the group includes those who perform
legal functions other than pleading or
Member, Consumer Redressal Forum prosecuting cases or presiding over
gives decision in consumer disputes judicial proceedings.
referred to the court under Consumer
Protection Act. Listens to arguments 2619.0100
advanced by parties or their Advocates Prothonotary and Senior Master
evidence and admit as exhibits documents Prothonotary and Senior Master; Registrar
tendered by parties. Visits place of work (Original Side High Court) controls all
or establishment if necessary for studying offices of Original side of High Court.
consumer products, services and Ensures proper filing of cases and appeals
consultancy processes/conditions. Gives from Original side of High Court,
decision in disputes after considering all scrutinises applications such as consent
material on record. Functions as quasi- orders for adjournment, issue of writs,
judicial machinery under Consumer issue of certified copies etc. Exercises
Protection Act and decides disputes judicial powers delegated to him/her,
referred to him under the Act in same such as issuing interlocutory orders in suit
manner. Hears and decides matters or matters, entertaining of application under
disputes in the matter of transport, Company Law, issuing Pauper-Petitions,
telephones, electricity, constructions, appointing of guardian ad-litem of minors
banking, insurance, medical treatment and lunatics, settling index of Appeal
etc. Paper Books, acceding of plaints, and
executes other functions assigned to him
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: by Chief Justice and other Judges. Attends
Code 2612 to important general correspondence of
Title Judges office and allots work to subordinates and
ensures that they are properly executed.
2612.9900 May look after accounts matters, sealing
Judges and Magistrates, Other and keeping of records of original side of
High Court, Examination of title of
Judges and Magistrates, Other includes all properties before sale, submission of
other judges and magistrates not report to court etc.
classified elsewhere.
Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c.
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within time limit, etc.). Places papers

2619.0200 before Chief Judge and admits them to file
Registrar (Appellate Side, High on his orders. Issues notices, summons,
etc. to parties concerned and ensures that
Court)
relevant papers are filed and gets Paper-
Registrar (Appellate Side, High Court)
Book prepared. Allots cases to Judges in
functions as head and controlling officer
consultation with Chief Judge and
of Appellate Side of High Court. Attends to
prepares advance schedule of cases.
all administrative matters pertaining to
Examines drafts of decrees and orders
subordinate courts and to
passed by Court and ensures their
correspondence with Government, other
correctness. Issues certified copies of
High Courts and district and subordinate
judgement to Lower Courts and to High
courts. Recommends postings of District,
Courts in cases of appeals. Accepts
Sessions and Assistant Judges to
affidavits, declarations, etc. Allots work to
Government as directed by Chief justice.
Deputy Registrars or Assistant Registrars
Exercise quasi-judicial powers in respect
and ensures proper execution of work.
of admission of appeals, granting time for
Answers correspondence addressed to
filing of process fee, written process,
court and keeps control over
deficit court fee, printing cost and making
establishment and accounts of court. May
cases ready for hearing by bench. Attends
also exercise certain judicial powers
to enrolment and disciplinary matters
delegated to him such as granting of
regarding Advocates and District Pleaders.
adjournment, deciding judicially certain
Controls expenditure and acts as
matter, etc.
custodian of moneys deposited. Audits
monthly returns received from district and
subordinate courts. Supervises ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
compilation of administrative report of Code 2619
Civil and Criminal Justice and High Court Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c.
publications. Allots various court work to
subordinates and ensures their proper 2619.0400
execution. Master Official Referee and
Registrar in Equity and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Commissioner for taking Accounts
Code 2619 (High Court)
2619.0300 Master Official Referee and Registrar in
Registrar Equity and Commissioner for taking
Accounts (High Court) decides matters
Registrar; Clerk of the Court; Clerk of the judicially, relating to accounts in
State assists Chief or Principal Judge in all administration suits, mortgage suits,
administrative matters relating to court breach of contract matters, etc. referred
and functions as head of office of court. to him by Judges sitting on Original Side of
Reviews plaints, petitions, appeals, etc. High Court. Examines accounts in
received from parties and ensures that administration suits and determines
they are in proper order (that is court fee shares of parties. Settles particulars and
is properly levied, necessary documents conditions of sale of immovable property
are attached, appeal is competent and and conducts auction sale of property in
VOLUME II A 245
mortgage suits. Determines amount of Insolvency Registrar: Insolvency Judge

damage to be paid, etc. in breach of (High Court) functions as principal
contract cases and submits report of ministerial officer of Insolvency Court
findings to court when directed. May which sits in High Court on specified days
scrutinise accounts filed by guardians of for deciding matters relating to insolvents.
minors and lunatics and Court Receiver, Holds public examination of insolvents.
and Liquidator. May receive and record Draws up orders of court and ensures that
evidence if necessary and give decisions notice relating to them are published in
on points in dispute. May conduct High Court Gazette and newspapers.
proceedings either in general way or as Prepares schedule of cases to be heard
specified in court order. and attends each session of court.
Entertains applications and issues
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: insolvency notices after proper scrutiny.
Code 2619 Exercises limited judicial functions
Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c. delegated to him by Insolvency Court,
such as adjudicating the debtor declaring
2619.0500 insolvency on the application and holding
public examination, etc.
Taxing Master
Taxing Master (High Court) taxes parties, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
according to law, costs of Attorneys or Code 2619
costs ordered by court. Receives Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c.
statements of cost from party and the
Attorney or from winning party and losing 2619.0700
party or bills payable to parties concerned Official Assignee (High Court)
from fund of particular estate or trust.
Scrutinises bills and taxes according to set Official Assignee (High Court) takes charge
table of fees prescribed by rules of High of insolvent estate and administers it
Court on Original Side; and uses their under direction of court. Investigates
discretion as regards item of fees payable affairs and conduct of insolvent in private
to Attorney or Solicitor according to examination and thereafter in public
labour involved. Decides disputes examination before insolvency Judge and
regarding valuation of suits for purpose of submits report to court. Tries to convert
court fees Hears Attorneys and gives insolvent’s estate into as much money as
decision in disputed cases of taxation. possible and distributes it among various
May suggest amount for which bill creditors according to law. Receives,
tendered should be settled. scrutinises and admits or rejects claims of
creditors as appropriate. Receives and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: scrutinises any scheme of settlement
Code 2619 suggested by the insolvent, discusses it
Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c. amongst creditors and reports their
opinion to court.
2619.0600
Insolvency Registrar ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2619
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returning of all processes issued by High

2619.0800 Court and maintenance of peace in
Court Receiver and Liquidator courtrooms of High Court. Receives
money during execution proceedings and
Court Receiver and Liquidator: takes makes payment pursuant to orders of
charge, administers and safeguards Court. Is designated as DEPUTY SHERIFF if
property in dispute and liquidates assets given power of attorney and functions on
of company in liquidation for meeting behalf of SHERIFF. Is designated as
claims of creditors. Collects rent, makes MARSHALL OF PRIZE COURT if engaged in
repairs, pays out taxes and conducts execution of all processes of Prize Court,
disbursements in respect of property usually performed during war such as
placed under his charge by order of Court. seizure of enemy ships, arrest of persons
Effects sale of property to execute court engaged in subversive acts etc.
decrees or orders. Takes charge of estate
of company in liquidation and investigates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
into its affairs. Receives and scrutinises Code 2619
claims of creditors as well as shareholders Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c.
and submits his report to Court with
recommendations. Converts estate into 2619.1000
money under orders of court and Coroner
distributes money realised amongst
creditors according to law. Submits Coroner presides over Coroner's Court
accounts of money realised through sale and holds inquest on bodies of persons
of estates to court for scrutiny and obtains alleged to have died by violence or
formal orders of court for winding up accident. Hears testimony of doctor and
company. any witnesses who may have been
present at time of death. Examines
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: relevant evidence and decides probable
Code 2619 cause of death. Gives permission to
Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c. dispose of dead body. Authorises police to
arrange post-mortem examination in civil
2619.0900 hospital in suspected cases. Sends records
Sheriff of findings to appropriate authorities for
further investigation and trial if necessary.
Sheriff functions as honorary officer of May visit site of occurrence to ascertain
State in big cities or towns for maintaining facts.
peace, administering justice under
direction of courts and executing writs ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and other processes of court. Reads Code 2619
proclamation based on Government Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c.
orders in important public places. Meets
high officials of State to convey public 2619.9900
opinion to them and public area. Legal Professionals, Other
Entertains officially and convenes public
meetings on request from citizens.
Ensures proper serving executing and
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Legal Professionals, Other includes all historical significance, and enduring value.
other legal professionals not classified Recommends weeding unimportant
elsewhere. material and analyses and prepares brief
descriptions of contents of records and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: documents. Arranges them in
Code 2619 chronological order department wise and
Title Legal Professionals, n.e.c. prepares indices, guides, bibliographies
and microfilm copies or documents as
Group 262 reference media. Acquires on payment or
otherwise, documents of archival
Librarians, Archivists and Curators importance from private sources.
Safeguards and preserves records,
adopting modern means such as
Librarians, Archivists and Curators develop
fumigation, lamination, air cleaning,
and maintain the collections of archives,
microfilming etc. Acts as consultant to
libraries, museums, art galleries, and
government agencies, academic
similar establishments.
institutions, research scholars by making
available information and documents and
locating reference materials obtainable
elsewhere. Prepares compendia on
selected subjects relating to public
2621 Archivists and Curators administration for use of administration.
2622 Librarians and Related Information
Code 2621
Family 2621 Title Archivists and Curators
Archivists and Curators
2621.0200
Archivists and Curators collect, appraise Curator (Museum)
and ensure the safekeeping and
preservation of the contents of archives, Curator; (Museum), collects, prepares and
artefacts and records of historical, preserves objects or materials of
cultural, administrative and artistic historical, biological, geological,
interest, and of art and other objects. archaeological and antique importance
They plan, devise and implement systems and displays them for public view in
for the safekeeping of records and museums or exhibition halls. Undertakes
historically valuable documents. extensive tours of country and collects
rare objects and materials of historical
2621.0100 importance. Classifies collections under
Archivist appropriate heads according; to genus,
family and species (if animals) or to
Archivist acquires, maintains and supplies periods (if monuments). Prepares or gets
for reference manuscripts and supplies prepared material for proper and effective
records of historical importance. display. Labels specimens or objects with
Scrutinises public records and documents proper descriptions. Preserves specimens
transferred to archives, according to in special media like Lysol, Formalin, etc.
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Dis plays objects in various exhibition hall preservative to surface of painting and
of museum to give better effect. Conducts dries under controlled conditions. May
or carries out research to trace history of remove paint layer from backing and
objects. Publishes research reports remount on canvas, wood, or metal
relating to museum collection for use by support using pressure and special
scholars. Provides facilities to research adhesives. May apply neutral colour
workers in identification and classification powder to damaged areas for restoration.
of objects. May conduct visitors to
museum and explain to them history of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
articles, etc. Code 2621
Title Archivists and Curators
Code 2621 2621.0400
Title Archivists and Curators Restorer, Lace and Textile
2621.0300 Restorer, Lace and Textiles restores and
Restorer, Painting prepares ancient textile and lace materials
for display in textile museum: Cleans
Restorer Painting; restores damaged and fabric, using cleaning compounds and
faded paintings and preserves paintings, techniques based on historical knowledge
using techniques based on knowledge of of fabric manufacture and effect of
art and art materials: Examines surfaces of cleaning upon fabric. Develops new
painting, using magnifying device, and cleaning compounds and methods when
performs tests to determine factors, such available means are inadequate or tend to
as age, structure, pigment stability, and harm fabric. Repairs and reweaves worn,
probable reaction to various cleaning torn, and decayed fabrics, using
agents and solvents. Removes painting techniques based on knowledge of
from frame. Applies select solvents and weaving and lace methods. Mounts fabric
cleaning agents and uses predetermined in frame or suitable background.
method to clean surface of painting and
remove accretions, discolorations, and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
deteriorated varnish. Stretches new linen Code 2621
backing, applies paste material to back of Title Archivists and Curators
painting, and laminates parts together,
using laminating press. Dries laminated 2621.0500
painting under controlled conditions to
Restorer, Ceramics
prevent shrinkage. Applies beeswax or
other substance to damaged or faded
Restorer, Ceramic Cleans, preserves,
areas where restoration is needed.
restores, and repairs objects made of
Studies style, techniques, colours,
glass, porcelain, china, fired clay, and
textures, and materials used by artist to
other ceramic materials: Coats excavated
maintain consistency in reconstruction or
objects with surface-active agents to
retouching procedures. Reconstructs or
loosen adhering mud or clay and washes
retouches damaged areas and blends area
objects with clear water. Places cleaned
into adjacent areas to restore painting to
objects in dilute hydrochloric acid or other
original condition. Applies varnish or other
solution to remove remaining deposits of
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lime or chalk, basing choice of solution on sections to reproduce original

knowledge of physical and chemical appearance. Constructs replicas of
structure of objects and destructive archaeological artefacts or historically
qualities of solvents. Cleans glass, significant ceramic ware, basing
porcelain, or similar objects by such construction design on size, curvature,
methods as soaking objects in lukewarm and thickness of excavated shards or
water with ammonia added, wiping gilded pieces of objects available and knowledge
or enamelled objects with solvent- of techniques and designs characteristic of
saturated swab, or rubbing objects with period.
paste cleanser. Rubs objects with
jewellers’ rouge or other mild cleanser, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
soaks objects in distilled water with Code 2621
bleach or solvent added, or applies paste Title Archivists and Curators
or liquid solvent, such as magnesium
silicate or acetone, basing choice of 2621.0600
method and material on age, condition,
Restorer, Paper and Prints
and chemical structure of objects, to
remove stains from objects. Recommends
Restorer, Paper-and-Prints cleans,
preservation measures, such as control of
preserves, restores, and repairs books,
temperature, humidity, and exposure to
documents, maps, prints, photographs,
light, to curatorial and building
and other paper objects of historic or
maintenance staff to prevent damage to
artistic significance: Examines or tests
or deterioration of object. Impregnates
objects to determine physical condition
surfaces with diluted synthetic lacquers to
and chemical structure of paper, ink,
reduce porosity of material to increase
paint, or other coating, in order to identify
durability of ancient earthenware.
problem and plan safest and most
Restores or simulates original appearance
effective method of treating material.
of objects by such methods as polishing
Cleans objects by such methods as
surfaces to restore translucency, removing
sprinkling crumbled art gum or draft
crackled glaze and applying soluble
powder over surface and rotating soft
synthetic coating, grinding or cutting out
cloth over cleaning agent to absorb soil
chipped edges and re-polishing surfaces,
(dry cleaning), immersing objects in
or applying matt paints, gold leaf, or other
circulating bath of water or mild chemical
coating to object, basing methods and
solution (wet cleaning), or applying
materials used on knowledge of original
solvent to remove rust, fly specks, mildew,
craft and condition of objects. Repairs
or other stains, basing choice of method
broken objects, employing such
on knowledge of physical and chemical
techniques as bonding edges together
structure of objects and effects of various
with adhesive, inserting dowel pins in
kinds of treatment. Preserves or directs
sections and cementing together, or
preservation of objects by such methods
affixing adhesive coated strips to inner
as immersing paper in de-acidification
portions of broken objects. Replaces
baths to remove acidity from papers and
missing sections of objects by constructing
ink to prevent deterioration, sealing
wire frames of missing sections, shaping
documents or other papers in cellulose
plasticine or other materials over frames,
cases and passing sealed objects through
affixing modelled sections to objects with
heated rollers to laminate them, spraying
dowels or adhesive, and painting attached
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objects, storage containers, or areas with materials for colour, grain, and texture.
fungicides, insecticides, or pesticides, and Strips old finish from furnishings, using
controlling temperature, humidity, and solvents and abrasives. Fills cracks,
exposure to natural or artificial light in depressions, and other blemishes, using
areas where objects are displayed or plastic wood or lacquer stick. Treats
stored. Restores objects to original warped or stained surfaces to restore
appearance by such methods as original contour and colour. Glues or
immersing papers in mild bleach solution replaces veneer sections. Smooths
to brighten faded backgrounds, removing surfaces, using power sander or abrasive
old varnish from such art works as material. Washes or bleaches furniture
engravings and mezzotints, or surfaces to prepare surface for application
strengthening papers by resizing in a bath of finish. Selects coatings, such as stain,
of gelatine solution. Repairs objects by lacquer, or varnish according to type
such methods as mending tears with wood, and brushes or sprays material
adhesive and tissue, patching and filling onto surface to protect surface and
worm holes, torn corners, or large tears produce desired appearance. Polishes,
by chamfering, inserting, affixing, and sprays, or waxes finished pieces. Removes
staining paper of similar weight and damaged or deteriorated coverings from
weave to simulate original appearance, or upholstered furniture. Repairs, reinforces,
retouching stained, faded, or blurred or replaces components, such as springs,
watercolours, prints, or documents, using webbing, and padding. Selects fabric for
colours and strokes to reproduce those of new covering, using knowledge of period
original artist or writer. and style of furniture or following
instructions of CURATOR (museums).
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Tacks, sews, glues, or staples covering to
Code 2621 furniture frame to attach upholstery.
Title Archivists and Curators Refurbishes leather coverings of
furnishings, using softeners, solvents,
2621.0700 adhesives, stains, or polishes. Replaces
damaged coverings with leather pieces of
Restorer, Furniture
appropriate colour, grain, and weight.
Stencils, gilds, emboss, or paint designs or
Restorer, Furniture restores and preserves
borders on restored pieces to reproduce
historical furniture in collection of
original appearance. May advise curatorial
museum or similar institution, using
staff on environmental conditions
variety of hand tools and power tools and
necessary for preservation of furnishings
applying knowledge of antique fabrics and
in exhibit and storage areas. May fabricate
wood furniture: Examines furnishings to
replicas of period furniture for use in
determine type of material, extent of
exhibits.
deterioration or damage, or date of
construction to verify authenticity and
plan restoration. Sets up and operates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
variety of woodworking machines to Code 2621
fabricate, repair, reinforce, and replace Title Archivists and Curators
parts of furniture. Cuts, shapes, and
attaches parts according to blueprints or 2621.9900
drawings, using hand tools. Matches Archivists and Curators, Other
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subjects of general or special interest to

Archivists and Curators, other include all individuals or groups. Maintains liaison
other Archivists and Curators engaged in with other libraries and library
preserving and maintaining books, associations. May make abstracts and
manuscripts, magazines, fossils, old seals summaries of important articles from
and objects of historical, scientific and incoming periodicals. May determine
literary importance, not elsewhere library policy. May look after the
classified. organization and administration of
academic, public and research libraries.
Title Archivists and Curators Code 2622
Title Librarians and Related Information
Family 2622 Professionals
Librarians and Related Information
2622.0200
Professionals
Librarian (Film)
Librarians and Related Information
Librarian (Film) organizes and maintains
Professionals collect, select, develop,
collection of processed motion pictures
organize and maintain library collections
for future use or reference. Receives films
and other information repositories,
both 55 mm and 16 mm positive and
organize and control other library services
negative as well as master positive,
and provide information for users.
reference prints, library prints, etc.
Prepares complete catalogue index and
2622.0100 stores mms by tide or scene reference.
Librarian Selects and issues films as per requisitions
received from various departments such
Librarian organizes and maintains as editing, sound, direction, etc. Makes
systematic collection of books, periodicals arrangement for loaning of films to
and other printed matter in library and private parties. Attends to queries
issues them to readers. Selects received for purchase of stock shots and
publications to be purchased and receives stock sound effects. May cut and
priced or complimentary copies of books, assemble portions of positive films.
periodicals and other publications from
authors or publishers. Classifies or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
supervises classification, indexing, Code 2622
cataloguing, shelving of books and other Title Librarians and Related Information
publications and maintains records of Professionals
stock and issues. Guides readers in
selecting books or in finding information 2622.0300
required by them. Issues publications to
Tape Librarian/Librarian
readers. Examines books periodically for
damage, if any, and decides which books Digital/Librarian Media
are to be repaired or re-bound. Gives
information from library sources on Tape Librarian Maintains data on
computer storage media such as magnetic
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tapes, floppies, discs, cartridge tapes, May develop databases for data storage
video discs, microfilms, maintains indexed and retrieval, according to needs of news
cards, catalogues of the above stored staff. May hire, train, schedule, and
data, issues the data devise to users; evaluate library staff. May prepare library
keeps accounts of issues and receipts of budgets. May promote and market library
data devices; weeds out obsolete data as products and services to public. May co-
per instructions given by data ordinate activities of library with activities
owners/controlling officers; ensures of other departments. May select and
required storing conditions and reports purchase reference books for library
deficiencies to controlling officer; indents collection. May manage graphics library,
for gadgets and fixtures for maintaining assign classification terms to graphics, and
the data devices. May be designated as research graphics.
Librarian, Tape; Media, Librarian.
Code 2622 Title Librarians and Related Information
Title Librarians and Related Information Professionals
Professionals
2622.0601
2622.0500 Document Coder/Processor
News Librarian
Document Coder/Processor is responsible
News Librarian manages information for cataloguing or indexing legal
resources library stored in files, on tape or documents so as to be easily retrieved,
microfilm, or in computers for use by sorted, reviewed or prioritized.
news and editorial staff in publishing
establishments, such as newspaper and Qualification Pack Details:
magazine publishers, and in broadcasting QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2901
establishments, such as radio and QP NOS Name Document
television stations: Directs activities of Coder/Processor
workers engaged in clipping, classifying, NSQF Level 7
cataloguing, indexing, storing, editing, and
retrieving library information, or performs ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
these activities as needed. Researches, Code 2622
retrieves, and disseminates information in Title Librarians and Related
resource library or commercial databases Information Professionals
in response to requests from news or
2622.9900
editorial staff, using knowledge of
classification system or computer Librarians and Related Information
database. Maintains records and statistics Professionals, Other
on use of databases and information
services provided. May manage in-house Librarians and Related Information
database of news information, assign Professionals, Other include all other
classification terms to news articles, input Librarians engaged in cataloguing,
news articles into database, and research preserving and maintaining books,
news information in in-house database. manuscripts, magazines, of historical,
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scientific and literary importance, not present or projected economic and

elsewhere classified. business problems.

Code 2622 Economist
Title Librarians and Related Economist makes studies, conducts
Information Professionals research, prepares reports and formulates
Group 263 plans designed to aid in solution of
Social and Religious Professionals economic problems arising from
production and distribution of goods and
Social and Religious Professionals conduct services. Studies whole process through
research, improve or develop concepts, which man makes living and satisfies his
theories and operational methods, or wants for products, shelter, service or
apply knowledge relating to philosophy, amusement and conditions favouring or
politics, economics, sociology, hampering economic development.
anthropology, history, philology, Devices methods for collection and
languages, psychology, and other social analysis of economic and statistical data
sciences, or they provide social services to and compiles and interprets such data.
meet the needs of individuals and families Prepares reports and formulates plans
in a community. based on studies in economic field and
Interpreted and analysed data. Advises
Occupations in this Group are classified and consults private industrial concerns or
into the following Families: government agencies on matters such as
operating efficiency, marketing methods
and fiscal problems. May specialize in any
2631 Economists
branch of economics, such as agricultural,
2632 Sociologists, Anthropologists and financial or industrial, international trade,
Related Professionals labour or prices, or in taxation or market
2633 Philosophers, Historians and research and be designated accordingly.
Political Scientists
2634 Psychologists ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
2635 Social Work and Counselling Code 2631
Professionals Title Economists
2636 Religious Professionals
Family 2631 2631.0200
Economists Energy Economist
Economists conduct research, monitor Energy Economist undertakes policy

data, analyse information and prepare research and formulates policies and
reports and plans to resolve economic and programmes for efficient use of energy
business problems and develop models to and its conservation, strengthens energy
analyse, explain and forecast economic auditing/energy management capabilities
behaviour and patterns. They provide in the country. Assists in implementation
advice to business, interest groups and of energy efficiency programmes,
governments to formulate solutions to benchmarks energy consumption in
industry, power generation, transmission
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and distribution, promotes energy discussions, and home visits. May engage
efficient technologies, designs and in research in government, private
implements Standard and Labelling industry, and colleges and universities to
programmes for appliances. Assists in explore family relations or child
preparation of Energy Conservation development, develops new products for
Building Codes and co-ordinates with home, discovers facts on food nutrition,
State Authorities in implementation. and tests serviceability of new materials.
Promotes awareness and implements May specialize in a specific area of home
programmes for school children, develops economics.
performance contract and promotes
Energy Service Companies. Develops ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
innovative financial mechanism for Code 2631
adoption of energy efficiency in industries Title Economists
and commercial organizations.
2631.9900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Economists, Other
Code 2631
Title Economists Economists, other include those
economists engaged in research on
2631.0300 economic problems not elsewhere
Home Economist classified.
Home Economist organizes and conducts ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

consumer education service or research Code 2631
programme for equipment, food, textile, Title Economists
or utility companies, utilising principles of
home economics: Advises homemakers in
selection and utilisation of household Family 2632
equipment, food, and clothing, and
Sociologists, Anthropologists and
interprets homemakers' needs to
manufacturers of household products. Related Professionals
Writes advertising copy and articles of
interest to homemakers, tests recipes, Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related
equipment, and new household products, Professionals investigate and describe the
conducts radio and television structure of societies, the origin and
homemakers' programmes, and performs evolution of societies, and the
other public relations and promotion work interdependence between environmental
for business firms, newspapers, conditions and human activities. They
magazines, and radio and television provide advice on the practical application
stations. Advises individuals and families of their findings in the formulation of
on home management practices, such as economic and social policies.
budget planning, meal preparation, and
energy conservation. Teaches improved 2632.0100
homemaking practices to homemakers Sociologist, General
and youths through educational
programmes, demonstrations,
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Sociologist, General investigates origin ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

and development of community life and Code 2632
social relationships of groups of human Title Sociologists,
beings. Studies origin and development Anthropologists and
and relationship of groups of human Related Professionals
beings. Collects or supervises collection
and tabulation of data relating to 2632.0300
development of community organizations,
Clinical Sociologist
social customs, etc. Processes and
interprets data for use by administrators,
Clinical Sociologist develops and
law makers, educators and other
implements corrective procedures to
individuals and organizations engaged in
alleviate group dysfunctions: Confers with
solving social problems. Studies urban
individuals and groups to determine
problems such as unemployment,
nature of group dysfunction. Observes
begging, suicide and collects data,
group interaction and interviews group
assesses trend and attitude of society and
members to identify problems related to
observes social change in time and space.
factors such as group organization,
May specialize in any branch of sociology
authority relationships, and role conflicts.
such as Social Pathology, Industrial
Develops approaches to solution of
Sociology, Tribal Welfare and
group's problems, based on findings and
Administration, Educational sociology, etc.
incorporating sociological research and
and may he designated accordingly.
study in related disciplines. Develops
intervention procedures, utilising
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: techniques such as interviews,
Code 2632 consultations, role-playing, and
Title Sociologists, participant observation of group
Anthropologists and interaction, to facilitate resolution of
Related Professionals group problems. Monitors group
interaction and role affiliations to
evaluate progress and to determine need
2632.0200 for additional change.
Social Ecologist
Social Ecologist investigates effects of Code 2632
environments on distribution and Title Sociologists,
activities of individuals and groups. Anthropologists and
Studies symbolic behaviour and social Related Professionals
behaviour, interdependence of organism
and environment leading to adjustments. 2632.0400
Studies effects of environment on urban
Demographer
and rural growth, distribution, mobility
and activities of individuals and groups.
Demographer collects and analyses vital
Assesses changes caused by various
statistics related to population changes,
environment and evolves means for
such as births, marriages and mortality,
proper adjustment.
and forecasts trends of increase or
decrease in population. Analyses data on
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mortality, fertility, and migration of Title Sociologists,

human population to study their level and Anthropologists and
trends. Evolves techniques of measuring Related Professionals
population phenomena and evaluates
their application. Studies customs, modes 2632.0600
of living, nuptial procedures, fertility rates, Penologist
birth control and public health measures,
affecting demographic phenomena. Penologist investigates and studies
Constructs life tables and studies punishment of various crimes, discipline
economic and social characteristics of and management of penal institutions and
population in prescribed area. Writes rehabilitation of criminal offenders.
reports on results of studies and Studies theory and objectives of
maintains familiarity with other studies to punishment and criminality as suggested
improve techniques of analysis, refine by Criminologist. Assigns different
concepts used, and methods of punishments for various crimes according
population analysis. to their nature and intensity, appropriate
to crime and criminal. Individuals’
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: punishment with corrective treatment of
Code 2632 criminals through proper prison
Title Sociologists, management, maintenance of Juvenile
Anthropologists and institutions and settlement for habitual
Related Professionals offenders. Enforces punishment with
reformative and rehabilitative ideals,
2632.0500 devising preventive measures.
Criminologists ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2632
Criminologist investigates origin, nature Title Sociologists,
and causes of crimes and suggests Anthropologists and
methods of prevention. Studies social Related Professionals
conditions and statistics of crime and
traces origin, nature and causes of crime. 2632.0700
Collects data and statistics about various Anthropologist, General
types of conducts which constitute crime.
Correlates crime prevalent in particular Anthropologist, General investigates
community under particular social evolution of human race by studying
conditions with actual crime committed. development of physical characteristics,
Views problems with socio-legal angle and religious and cultural practices, etc. at
suggest measures to prevent crimes different periods of time. Identifies
through effective and modern penal cultural periods with date in history by
mechanism. Evolves institution in society studying remains of culture recorded on
for preventing individuals from indulging stones, pottery, bones, etc. Undertakes
in criminal behaviour. excavations or exploration of pre-historic
sites; preserves, reconstructs and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: classifies museum objects of cultural,
Code 2632 physical, technological aid aesthetic life of
man, and arranges for their proper display
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and exhibition. Studies biological aspects physical attributes of existing and pre-
of man within broad racial groups, traces historical human types. Identifies and
genetic identity, similarities of physical classifies human beings into broad types
characteristics amenable to accurate on basis of their physical characteristics by
measurement and correlation between conducting field investigations. Studies in
pathological phenomena and bodily form. laboratory physical, physiological and
Deter-mines inter-relationship of biological characteristics, amenable to
psychological reactions to stresses of accurate measurement and comparison
natural and social environment. Studies by tracing relationship between genetic
formation of language and discusses structure and other physical
historical events, reflected in process and characteristics like colour and structure of
identifies independent stems in hair, eyes, ears, etc., and by observing
vocabulary of various languages to trace correlation between pathological
links between languages and cultures. conditions of parts of body and bodily
Studies forms of social organizations and form. Identifies groups connected
institutions like family and state, traces genealogically by genetic studies
their development and conducts conducted among individuals related by
comparative studies to infer relationship blood. Plans, organizes and conducts field
between social requirements and investigation by various methods and
institutional structures. Plans, organizes techniques to obtain data on blood
and conducts sample surveys and case characteristics, genetic composition and
studies where necessary for collection of physical measurements of body. Conducts
relevant data and utilises data collected to bio-chemical studies of different parts of
identify various characteristics of body to isolate and identify characteristics
community and culture. Evaluates cause; of cellular structure of different parts of
and form of resistance to external change body. Obtains measurements of bony
within community. May utilise data for structures of body like capacity of
application in solution of social problems cranium, length of different bones with
involving change and adaptation. May instruments, like spreading and sliding
specialize in any particular field of calliper. Observes other characteristics,
anthropology and be designated as which are easily identifiable and can be
Physical Anthropologist, Cultural accurately measured for purposes of
Anthropologist or Archaeologist. comparison between types. Studies
characteristics of different parts of skin,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: specially ridges, patterns or whirls of
Code 2632 palms of hand and sole of foot for
Title Sociologists, purposes of identification and
Anthropologists and comparison. Infers relationship between
Related Professionals environment and development of physical
characteristics, traces relationship
2632.0800 between man and higher animals like apes
and monkeys for comparative studies by
Anthropologist, Physical
identifying similarities between physical
characteristics and origin and spread of
Anthropologist, Physical studies physical
different racial group. Reconstructs fossil-
nature of man by observation and
remains after proper measurements, etc.
measurement of bodily variation and
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: changes in institutions, technology, law,

Code 2632 religion, etc. Seeks application of data on
Title Sociologists, special implications of cultural change and
Anthropologists and social adaptation in fields of education,
Related Professionals tribal and rural community development,
health and medicine, industrial relations
2632.0900 and administration. May study folk dance,
drama and music of tribal and peasant
Anthropologist, Cultural
communities.
Anthropologist Cultural; Social
Anthropologist plans, organizes and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
conducts investigations into physical, Code 2632
social and mental characteristics of both Title Sociologists,
past and present groups of human beings. Anthropologists and
Identifies regularities governing human Related Professionals
cultural life and interprets cultural
phenomena over large geographical areas 2632.1000
and long time spans. Identifies and Genealogist
isolates cultural groups spread over large
regions, and studies differences and Genealogist conducts research into
similarities in characteristics of different genealogical background of individual or
cultural groups. Evaluates social family in order to establish descent from
institutions fulfiling requirements of specific ancestor or to discover and
human needs in different cultures. identify forebears of individual or family:
Identifies value systems, motivations and Consults different genealogical tables and
expressions of various human urges and publications and documents, such as
requirements through institutional set church and court records, for evidence of
ups. Initiates pilot studies into attitudes, births, baptisms, marriages, deaths, and
values, technology, personality, etc., of legacies in order to trace lines of descent
cultural group by employing suitable or succession. Constructs chart showing
scientific methods like interview, lines of descent and family relationships.
questionnaire, participant observation Prepares history of family in narrative
and genealogical studies to obtain form or writes brief sketches emphasising
detailed understanding of social structure points of interest in family background.
and culture of particular group. Classifies
data collected, analyses and writes ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
reports. Makes comparison between Code 2632
different cultural groups to define Title Sociologists,
typology of each culture and derives Anthropologists and
principles of group behaviour, forms of Related Professionals
motivation, values upheld in different
cultures for purposes of guidance and 2632.1100
control in problems of' social engineering.
Archaeologist
Traces cultural evolution and pattern of
change over time, by studying re-mains of
Archaeologist, studies ancient art,
ancient cultures and records in history,
architectural relics, monuments,
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excavations and other materials to physics, geology, oceanography,

determine social habits customs, religious meteorology and biology. Analyses human
practices, living conditions, etc., as existed activity in its social aspects, such as
in past and their influence on modern political, economic, movement and
civilization. Visits place of antiquity to growth of population etc. and deduces
study monuments, relics and other relationship between such activity and
materials that were in use in early times. geographical environment. Conducts
Examines and analyses findings to cartographic surveys and draws maps to
determine period to which they belong. required scales. Provides expert opinion
Conducts exploration, survey and to Government and other organizations
systematic excavation work of ancient on problems of economic exploitation of
sites to discover hidden cities, structures geographic regions determination of
and other antiquities. Collects objects of political boundaries and related problems.
art, pottery, beads, ornaments and other May specialize in any branch of geography
relics from excavation bearing pre-historic such as study of relationship of economic
or proto-historic culture. Classifies them activities to geographical location and
according to period to which they belong. climate movement of population,
Undertakes research on findings and problems of land utilisation in urban
publishes reports on historical growth and town planning preparation of
importance. Inspects and preserves maps, geographical factors influencing
ancient monuments like temples, forts, national and international problems and
mosques, etc. in good order for may be designated as ECONOMIC
architectural value. Prepares descriptive GEOGRAPHER. POLITICAL GEOGRAPHER,
catalogues of articles collected and other PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHER, URBAN
exhibits in museums. May deliver lectures GEOGRAPHER. CLIMATOLOGIST,
to students and other interested in GEOMORPHOLOGIST, METHODOLOGIST
archaeology. May undertake architectural etc.
survey of temples and monuments to
study form and style of different periods. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2632
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Sociologists,
Code 2632 Anthropologists and
Title Sociologists, Related Professionals
Anthropologists and
Related Professionals 2632.9900
Sociologists, Anthropologists and
2632.1200 Related Professionals, Other
Geographer
Sociologists, Anthropologists and Related
Geographer studies characteristics and Professionals, Other include all other
use of earth's surface relating and professionals who investigate and
interpreting inter-action of physical and describe the social structure of societies,
cultural phenomena. Investigates nature the origin and evolution of humanity, and
of physical and climate environment of the interdependence between
selected areas by obtaining data with environmental conditions and human
application of various sciences such as activities, and make the knowledge
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obtained available as a basis for policy particular country or period of time. May
decisions not elsewhere classified. conduct research.

Code 2632 Code 2633
Title Sociologists, Title Philosophers, Historians and
Anthropologists and Political Scientists
Related Professionals
2633.0200
Biographer
Family 2633
Biographer studies life of important
Philosophers, Historians and person and narrates events, interests,
Political Scientists behaviour, activities and achievements of
individual which enable proper
Philosophers, historians and political understanding of his character and
scientists conduct research into the constitution. Specializes in writing career
nature of human experience and or phase of life of an individual from
existence, phases or aspects of human available records and other materials.
history, and political structures, Collects materials from news accounts,
movements and behaviour. They diaries, personal paper, correspondence
document and report on findings to and other details giving account of events
inform and guide political and individual in which participated. Consults friends and
actions. relatives of individual to get further
particulars about person whose biography
is to be written. Writes in narrative form
2633.0100
life history of person portraying his
Historian character and events. May reveal through
biography relevant events and
Historian studies, interprets and prepares developments of contemporary time.
chronological records dealing with past
and current events connected with origin ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and progress of nation, state, region,
Code 2633
institution, etc. Visits places of historical
Title Philosophers, Historians and
importance, collects historical data from
Political Scientists
different sources such as archives, court
records, diaries, files and other published
and unpublished materials. Evaluates data
2633.0300
on authenticity and relative significance. Epigraphist
Assembles historical data in systematic
form relating them to time, place and Epigraphist studies inscriptions on ancient
sequence of cause and effects. Aims at monuments, temple walls, stone slabs,
objective statement of facts and writes rocks, copper plates and other media and
history in narrative form from assembled deciphers writing to depict historical
data to denote events as they occurred. evolution of country, people and place
May specialize in writing history of a and to reveal lost history of past and early
rulers, their culture, social and religious
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systems etc. Visits historical and other Philatelist; Stamp Collector specializes in
important places and examines collection of postage stamps for study or
inscriptions on rocks, copper plates, resale. Collects used and unused postage
temple walls, images, coins, seals, etc. stamps relating to different periods and
Takes ink impression of inscriptions found pertaining to different countries. Classifies
on walls, stone slabs, pillars, etc. on them according to periods of issue and
paper; deciphers or decodes contents of country of origin. Conducts exhibition of
such inscriptions written in various stamp collection for public view. May
languages and scripts. Publishes results of undertake systematic research in postal
investigations reflecting on history on history, printing methods, difference in
civilisation. May furnish required papers, etc. May sell stamps for profit.
information to scholars and research
workers. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2633
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Philosophers, Historians and
Code 2633 Political Scientists
Title Philosophers, Historians and
Political Scientists 2633.0600
2633.0400 Political Scientist
Numismatist
Political Scientist studies development of
Numismatist specializes in collection, political institutions and interprets various
reading inscription, study and political events from national,
interpretation of rare old coins of international point of view and formulates
historical and antique importance. Tours political theories to deal with principles of
country, collects rare coins and reads and Government or States. Supervises
deciphers old coins. Classifies coins collection of' information relating to
according to period of existence. Arranges origin, development and inter-relationship
and displays coins in exhibition halls, of political institutions. Studies effect of
museums etc. Undertakes research on various phenomena such as political
origin and history of old coins and philosophy, public laws and
publishes reports and articles in scientific administration, party systems, public
journals. Conducts visitors around exhibits opinion, relationship between
and explains historical importance of coins Government and business, inter-national
to them. May sell rare coins for profit. laws, civic administration, etc. Processes
May deliver lectures on historical and and interprets such data and information
cultural importance of coins. to formulate theories and principles for
adoption by Government or political
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: parties. May conduct survey of public
Code 2633 opinion. May organize and mould public
Title Philosophers, Historians and opinion. May specialize in any particular
Political Scientists field.

Philatelist Code 2633
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Title Philosophers, Historians and environments, etc. Deals with

Political Scientists psychological problems involved in
diagnosis, treatment and prevention of
2633.9900 mental illness and emotional and
Philosophers, Historians and personality disorders. Conducts personal
interviews or examines individuals to
Political Scientists, Other
determine their maladjustment and to
suggest corrective measures. Develops
Philosophers, Historians and Political
psychological tests and experiments
Scientists, Other include all other
designed to measure mental
professionals who conduct research and
characteristics of human beings.
describe past events and activities,
Administers psychological and other tests
including the development of social and
to individuals to evaluate and measure
economic structures, or cultural and
their intelligence, aptitude, ability,
political institutions and movements, and
interests and other personal
make the knowledge obtained available as
characteristics. Formulates methods to
a basis for political, diplomatic and related
train gifted or persons and children who
policies not classified elsewhere.
are differently-abled (mentally and/or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: physically). May render individua1
Code 2633 counselling and group guidance to
Title Philosophers, Historians and persons and students to assist them in
Political Scientists selection of their career and courses,
inter-personal relationship etc. May teach
in institutions and do research work or
Family 2634 perform administrative services. May
Psychologists assist Psychiatrist or Physician in
diagnosing and treating mental cases.
Psychologists research into and study the May be known as CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST,
mental processes and behaviour of human PSYCHOPATHOLOGIST, etc., according to
beings as individuals or in groups, and area of specialisation in which engaged.
apply this knowledge to promote
personal, social, educational or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
occupational adjustment and Code 2634
development. Title Psychologists
2634.0100 2634.0200
Psychologist Psychometrist
Psychologist studies mental, emotional Psychometrist; administers, score; and

and cognitive characteristics of human interprets intelligence, aptitude,
beings and determines principles which achievement and other psychological
govern human behaviour. Investigates tests. Acquires necessary psychological
factors that affect thought and conduct of tests and keeps them in his personal
human being, and growth and custody. Gives psychological tests to
development of individual personality individuals, as required by situation, under
such as heredity, cultural and economic standard conditions. Times tests and
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records results. Interprets test results in dials, scales, meters, and other
light of standard norms and limitations of instruments to minimize sensory
test in terms of variability and reliability. requirements; specifications for optimal
May be engaged in construction and size, shape, direction and speed of
standardization of psycho-logical tests. motion, and location of equipment
controls; and effects of environmental,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: organismic, and task or job variables on
Code 2634 work behaviour and life quality.
Title Psychologists

Psychologist, Engineering Code 2634
Title Psychologists
Psychologist, Engineering conducts 2634.0400
research, development, application, and Psychologist, Educational
evaluation of psychological principles
relating to human behaviour to Psychologist, Educational investigates
characteristics, design, and use of processes of learning and teaching and
environments and systems within which develops psychological principles and
human beings work and live. Collaborates techniques applicable to educational
with equipment designers in design, problems to foster intellectual, social, and
development, and utilization of man- emotional development of individuals.
machine systems to obtain optimum Conducts experiments to study
efficiency in terms of human capabilities. importance of motivation in learning,
Advises on human factors to be implications of transfer of training in
considered in design of man-machine teaching, and nature and causes of
systems, military equipment, and individual differences in mental abilities to
industrial products. Participates in solving promote differentiated educational
such problems as determining numbers procedures to meet individual needs of
and kinds of workers required to operate students. Analyses characteristics and
machines, allocation of functions to adjustment needs of superior and inferior
machines and operators, and layout and students and recommends educational
arrangement of work sites. Analyses jobs programmes to promote maximum
to establish requirements for use in adjustment. Formulates achievement,
classification, selection, placement, and diagnostic, and predictive tests to aid
training of personnel. Develops training teachers in planning methods and content
methods and materials, such as of instruction. Administers standardised
curriculums, lectures, and films, and tests to diagnose disabilities and
prepares handbooks of human difficulties among students and to
engineering data for use by equipment develop special methods of remedial
and system designers. May conduct instruction. Investigates traits and
research to develop psychological theories attitudes of teachers to study conditions
concerning such subjects as effects of that contribute to or detract from optimal
physical factors (temperature, humidity, mental health of teachers. Studies effects
vibration, noise, and illumination) on of teachers' feelings and attitudes upon
worker's behaviour; functional design of pupils, and characteristics of successful
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teachers to aid school administrators in studies on motivation, morale and

selection and adjustment of teachers. leadership and prepares reports on
Collaborates with education specialists in findings.
developing curriculum content and
methods of organizing and conducting ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
classroom work. May specialize in Code 2634
educational measurement, school Title Psychologists
adjustment, school learning, or special
education. 2634.0600
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Clinical Psychologist
Code 2634
Title Psychologists Clinical Psychologist diagnoses or
evaluates mental and emotional disorders
2634.0500 of individuals, and administers
Psychologist, Social programmes of treatment. Interviews
patients in clinics, hospitals, prisons, and
Psychologist, Social investigates other institutions, and studies medical
psychological aspects of human and social case histories. Observes
interrelationships to gain understanding patients in play or other situations, and
of individual and group thought, feeling, selects, administers, and interprets
and behaviour, utilising behavioural intelligence, achievement, interest,
observation, experimentation, or survey personality, and other psychological tests
techniques: Evaluates individual and to diagnose disorders and formulate plans
group behaviour, developing such of treatment. Treats psychological
techniques as rating scales and sampling disorders to effect improved adjustments
methods to collect and measure data. utilising various psychological techniques,
Conducts surveys and polls to measure such as milieu therapy, psychodrama, play
and analyse attitudes and opinions as therapy and hypnosis. Selects approach to
basis for predicting economic, political, use in individual therapy, such as
and other behaviour, using interviews, directive, nondirective, and supportive
questionnaires, and other techniques, and therapy, and plans frequency, intensity,
adhering to principles of statistical and duration of therapy. May collaborate
sampling in selecting people. Observes with PSYCHIATRIST and other specialists in
and analyses relations of individuals to developing treatment programmes for
religious, racial, political, occupational, patients. May instruct and direct students
and other groups to evaluate behaviour of serving psychological internships in
individuals toward one another in groups, hospitals and clinics. May develop
attitudes that exist in groups, and experimental designs and conduct
influence of group on individual. research in fields of personality
Investigates social behaviour of individuals development and adjustment, diagnosis,
to study such problems as origin and treatment, and prevention of mental
nature of prejudice and stereotyping, disorders. May serve as consultant to
transmission of values and attitudes in industrial, social, educational, welfare,
child rearing, and contribution of factors and other agencies on individual cases or
in social environment to individual mental in evaluation, planning, and development
health and illness. Conducts experimental of mental health programmes. May
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specialize in behaviour problems and and educational requirements of jobs as

therapy, crime and delinquency, group well as information about aspects, such as
therapy, individual diagnosis and therapy, job satisfaction.
mental deficiency, objective tests,
projective techniques, or speech ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
pathology. Code 2634
Title Psychologists
Code 2634 Psychologist, Counselling
Title Psychologists
Psychologist, Counselling provides
2634.0700 individual and group counselling services
Industrial – Organizational in universities and colleges, schools,
Psychologist clinics, rehabilitation centres and industry
to assist individuals in achieving more
Industrial Organizational Psychologists effective personal, social, educational, and
apply principles of psychology to personal, vocational development and adjustment.
administration, management, sales, and Collects data about individual through use
marketing problems. Activities may of interview, case history, and
include policy planning, employee observational techniques. Selects and
screening, training and development, and interprets psychological tests designed to
organizational development and analysis. assess individuals’ intelligence, aptitudes,
May work with management to abilities, and interests, applying
reorganize the work setting to improve knowledge of statistical analysis.
worker productivity. Analyses data, using Evaluates data to identify causes of
statistical methods and applications, in problem of individuals and to determine
order to evaluate the outcomes and advisability of counselling or referral to
effectiveness of workplace programmes. other specialists or institutions. Conducts
Conducts research studies of physical counselling or therapeutic interviews to
work environments, organizational assist individual to gain insight into
structures, communication systems, group personal problems, define goals, and plan
interactions, morale, and motivation in action reflecting interests, abilities, and
order to assess organizational functioning. needs. Provides occupational,
Develops and implements employee educational, and other information to
selection and placement programmes. enable individual to formulate realistic
Develops interview techniques, rating educational and vocational plans. Follows
scales, and psychological tests used to up results of counselling to determine
assess skills, abilities, and interests for the reliability and validity of treatment used.
purpose of employee selection, May engage in research to develop and
placement, and promotion. Formulates improve diagnostic and counselling
and implement training programmes, techniques. May administer and score
applying principles of learning and psychological tests.
individual differences. Identifies training
and development needs. Observes and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
interviews workers in order to obtain Code 2634
information about the physical, mental, Title Psychologists
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2634.9900 obligations. Promotes harmonious

Psychologists, Other relations between management and
workers to ensure efficiency in
Psychologists, other includes all other production, help in formation of welfare
psychologist, who study mental processes activities such as recreational facilities,
and behaviour of human beings as sanitation, education of children, etc.
individuals or in groups, and apply this Helps in formulating employment and
knowledge to promote personal, social, recruitment policies in consultation with
educational or occupational adjustment management and workers’
and development not elsewhere representatives. Uses his good office to
classified. bring about settlement by conciliation in
event of dispute between workers and
management. Ensures all administrative
action on part of management in case of
Code 2634
labour trouble. May assist employees in
Title Psychologists
their personal problems.
Family 2635
Code 2635
Social Work and Counselling
Title Social Work and Counselling
Professionals Professionals
Social Work and Counselling Professionals 2635.0200

provide advice and guidance to
Women’s Welfare Officer
individuals, families, groups, communities
Women’s Welfare Officer guides and
and organizations in response to social
supervises social and welfare activities of
and personal difficulties. They assist
women, encourages them to develop
clients to develop skills and access
community life and utilise their spare time
resources and support services needed to
in useful trades and crafts to supplement
respond to issues arising from
their family income. Visits welfare centres
unemployment, poverty, disability,
and institutions and guides their activities.
addiction, criminal and delinquent
Formulates and implements welfare
behaviour, marital and other problems.
measures according to need of women
workers in factories, institution, prisons,
2635.0100 etc. Supervises work of Women's Welfare
Labour Welfare Officer Organizations and Gram Sevikas.
Recommends proposals of welfare
Labour Welfare Officer executes policy institutions applying for Government aids.
regarding working conditions, welfare, Investigates cases of deserted wives,
etc., of workers in industrial undertakings, destitute widows, orphans, etc., and
maintains liaison between management recommends admission to care institution
and labour and promotes harmonious in deserving cases. Contacts institutions
relations between them. Brings grievances and persons to secure employment,
of workers to notice of' management. hospitalisation, and admission to schools.
Interprets labour laws to workers and etc. Assists in marketing of finished
advises management on various statutory articles prepared by women welfare
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organizations. May maintain case history; Medical Social Worker assists in solving
of women-prisoners and functions as social and emotional problems of
medium of communication between them individuals in relation to illness. Acts as
and their relatives outside, if engaged as Liaison between patients and Physicians,
LADY WELFARE OFFICER in jail. Occupational Therapists and other
medical service workers to facilitate
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: treatment. Discusses with physicians so
Code 2635 that their understanding of patient's social
Title Social Work and Counselling problems is adequate. Visits homes to
Professionals assist in preparing proper environment for
patients. Assists patients and their
2635.0300 families in developing mental and
emotional adjustments to illness.
Probation Officer
Attempts to eliminate fears, prejudice and
other attitudes that are obstacles to
Probation Officer, Aftercare Officer,
acceptance of medical care and
Probation studies and investigates
continuation of treatment. Facilitates
problems of ex-convicts and suggests and
effectiveness of treatment or
undertakes suitable measures towards
recuperation by assisting patients to
their rehabilitation as useful citizens.
regulate their lives so that harmful factors
Studies back ground and environments of
such as overwork, strenuous recreational
offenders to ascertain causes of
activities, inadequate diet and worries are
delinquency and maladjustment and
removed. Refers patients to community
reports to court to determine their
resources that may expedite their
probation period and corrective measures
rehabilitation. May participate in research
to be taken. Undertakes aftercare of ex-
programmes related to medico-social
inmates of certified and juvenile schools.
problems.
Encourages discharged prisoners to join
aftercare homes and service centres to
learn craft or profession. Assists ex- ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
convicts in their rehabilitation. May Code 2635
maintain information of convict to ensure Title Social Work and Counselling
that they do not turn habitual offenders. Professionals
May be designated as WELFARE OFFICER
(Jails) if looks after welfare of prisoners in 2635.0500
jail and their families outside and Child and Family Social Worker
maintains liaison between them.
Child and Family Social Workers provide
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: social services and assistance to improve
Code 2635 the social and psychological functioning of
Title Social Work and Counselling children and their families and to
Professionals maximise the family well-being and the
academic functioning of children. May
2635.0400 assist single parents, arrange adoptions,
and find foster homes for abandoned or
Medical Social Worker
abused children. Interview clients
individually, in families, or in groups,
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assessing their situations, capabilities, and prior to planning, implementing,

problems, to determine what services are monitoring, and evaluating programmes
required to meet their needs. Counsel designed to encourage healthy lifestyles,
individuals, groups, families, or policies and environments. May also serve
communities regarding issues including as a resource to assist individuals, other
mental health, poverty, physical abuse, professionals, or the community, and may
rehabilitation, social adjustment, child administer fiscal resources for health
care, and/or medical care. Maintain case education programmes. Collaborate with
history records and prepare reports. health specialists and civic groups to
Consult with parents, teachers, and other determine community health needs and
school personnel to determine causes of the availability of services, and to develop
problems such as truancy and goals for meeting needs. Design and
misbehaviour, and to implement conduct evaluations and diagnostic
solutions. Counsel parents with child studies to assess the quality and
rearing problems, interviewing the child performance of health education
and family to determine whether further programmes. Develop and present health
action is required. Develop and review education and promotion programmes,
service plans in consultation with clients, such as training workshops, conferences,
and perform follow-ups assessing the and school or community presentations.
quantity and quality of services provided. Develop operational plans and policies
Collect supplementary information necessary to achieve health education
needed to assist client, such as medical objectives and services. Develop, conduct,
records, or school reports. Address legal or co-ordinate health needs assessments
issues, such as child abuse and discipline, and other public health surveys. Prepare
assisting with hearings and providing and distribute health education materials,
testimony to inform custody including reports, bulletins, and visual
arrangements. Provide, find, or arrange aids, such as films, videotapes,
for support services, such as child care, photographs, and posters. Provide
prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, guidance to agencies and organizations in
job training, counselling, or parenting the assessment of health education
classes, to prevent more serious problems needs, and in the development and
from developing. delivery of health education programmes.
Provide programme information to the
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: public by preparing and presenting press
Code 2635 releases, conducting media campaigns,
Title Social Work and Counselling and/or maintaining programme-related
Professionals web sites. Develop and maintain
cooperative working relationships with
2635.0600 agencies and organizations interested in
public health care. Develop and maintain
Health Educator
health education libraries to provide
resources for staff and community
Health Educators Promote, maintain, and
agencies.
improve individual and community health
by assisting individuals and communities
to adopt healthy behaviours. Collect and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
analyse data to identify community needs Code 2635
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Title Social Work and Counselling welfare and hygiene. Arranges exhibitions
Professionals and film shows on child health. Organizes
'Balwadis' (children play centres) and
2635.0700 arranges day-care-service for children.
Women’s Welfare Organizer May place children in foster homes,
institutions, medical treatment centres
Women's Welfare Organizer attends to and provide counselling to children and
activities relating to welfare of women parents on social adjustment. May work in
such as teaching better methods of collaboration with other social
housekeeping, hygiene and sanitation, organizations. May refer juveniles to
helpings to learn crafts to improve their community agencies and health clinics for
earnings, assisting in getting medical aid, mental, physical and social rehabilitation
conducting classes to promote and and be designated as SOCIAL WORKER,
improve literacy, etc. Visits women at DELINQUENCY PREVENTION.
home or in women's welfare institutions
and advises them on childcare, sanitation, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
diet, etc. Con-ducts community service Code 2635
centres encouraging women to participate Title Social Work and Counselling
in them. Assists in conducting classes to Professionals
promote and improve literacy or craft
skill. Arranges admission of children to 2635.0900
schools, orphanages etc., where required. Family Planning Organizer
Investigates cases of deserted wives,
widows etc. for monetary grant or other Family Planning Organizer advises married
assistance. couples in spacing children and to limit
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: size of family by adopting various birth
Code 2635 control methods. Visits homes and
Title Social Work and Counselling community centres; collects necessary
Professionals data and enlightens clients on benefits of
Planned Parenthood. Advises clients in
2635.0800 use of contraceptives and assists them to
Child Welfare Organizer visit family planning centres. Suggests
surgical operations or other methods to
Child Welfare Organizer develops limit size of family and guides them to
programme content, organizes and leads family planning clinics. Undertakes follow-
activities planned to aid parents with child up action to obtain results and reports
rearing problems and children with cases to appropriate authorities.
difficulties in social adjustments. Visits Participates in family planning exhibitions
homes in slum areas and crowded and related publicity campaigns and
quarters to investigate home conditions distributes relevant literature and
to protect children from harmful materials. May demonstrate use of
environment and disseminate information contraceptives by diagrams and models.
on rearing children in healthy condition.
Helps parents through individual or group ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
conferences to understand, accept and Code 2635
follow medical recommendations on child
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Title Social Work and Counselling and adjustment. Collects information

Professionals about clients (individuals, married
couples, or families), using interview, case
2635.1000 history, and observation techniques,
Vocational Rehabilitation appraisal and assessment methods.
Analyses information collected to
Counsellor
determine advisability of counselling or
referral to other specialists or institutions.
Vocational Rehabilitation Counsellor
Reviews notes and information collected
Counsels differently-abled individuals to
to identify problems and concerns.
provide vocational rehabilitation services.
Consults reference material, such as
Interviews and evaluates differently-abled
textbooks, manuals, and journals, to
applicants, and confers with medical
identify symptoms, make diagnoses, and
professional personnel to determine the
develop treatment plan. Counsels clients,
type and degree of disability, eligibility for
using counselling methods and
service, and feasibility of vocational
procedures, such as psychotherapy and
rehabilitation. Accepts or recommends
hypnosis, to assist clients in gaining insight
acceptance of suitable candidates.
into personal and interactive problems, to
Determines suitable job or business
define goals, and to plan action-reflecting
consistent with applicant's desires,
interests, abilities, and needs. Evaluates
aptitudes, and physical, mental, and
results of counselling methods to
emotional limitations. Plans and arranges
determine reliability and validity of
for the applicant to study or train for the
treatment used.
job. Assists the applicant with personal
adjustment through rehabilitation
programmes. Aids applicant in obtaining ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
medical and social services during Code 2635
training. Promotes and develops job Title Social Work and Counselling
openings and places qualified applicant in Professionals
employment. May specialize in type of
disability, such as mental, hearing and 2635.9900
visual impairment. Social Work Professionals, Other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Social Work Professionals, other include

Code 2635 workers engaged in social welfare
Title Social Work and Counselling activities such as welfare of slum dwellers,
Professionals organizing social functions in honour of
distinguished persons, etc. not elsewhere
2635.1100 classified.
Counsellor, Marriage and Family
Counsellor, Marriage and Family provides Code 2635
individual, marital, and family counselling Title Social Work and Counselling
services to adults and children, to assist Professionals
clients to identify personal and interactive
problems, and to achieve effective
personal, marital, and family development
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Code 2636
Religious Professionals Title Religious Professionals
Religious Professionals function as 2636.0200

perpetuators of sacred traditions, Purohit
practices and beliefs. They conduct
religious services, celebrate or administer Purohit performs religious rites and
the rites of a religious faith or ceremonies of Hindus on behalf of
denomination, provide spiritual and moral persons engaging him on religious and
guidance and perform other other social occasions such as marriage,
birth of child, sacred thread ceremony,
2636.0100 and religious festivals. Performs rites,
Priest marriage, birth of child, sacred thread
ceremony, etc. by chanting religious
Priest, Clergyman; Minister; Pastor: hymns. Passages from scriptures and or
Rector; Father; Parish Priest conducts performing Havans, Kirtans, etc. to invoke
religious worship and performs rites in divine blessing. May worship a particular
accordance with religious scriptures and Deity in the temple.
recognised practices in temple, church,
mosque or other places of worship. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Arranges and conducts regular prayers in Code 2636
places of worship, delivers sermons, Title Religious Professionals
recites verses, mantras from holy books
and performs Baptism, Communion. 2636.9900
Matrimony, etc. according to one's Non-Ordained Religious Workers
religion and faith. Administers
sacraments, last rites etc. Helps Non-Ordained Religious Workers, other
community responsibilities by taking part assist Ordained Religious Workers in
in committees, delivering addresses etc. conducting worship, performing religious
and undertakes charitable works. May rites in places of worship and on special
visit sick, poor to render necessary help. occasions such as marriages, births,
May administer property of Parishes or deaths, etc. and include those not
religious institutions. May teach in school, elsewhere classified and is designated as:
college or any religious institutions. May Maha Brahmin; Mahapatra if performs
inspect schools under orders of Diocese or last rites of deceased persons belonging
Archdiocese and be placed in charge of an to Hindu faith at cremation ground. Sets
ecclesiastical district. Is designated as pyre, chants religious hymns. May
Pujari when professes Hindu faith; Padre; maintain record of dead bodies cremated.
Father; Reverend; Bishop etc. if belongs to May arrange for firewood, ghee and other
Christianity; Imam or Moulvi if belongs to articles required for cremation. Moazzen
Islam. Dastoor if belongs to calls Azan (Prayer call) in mosques at fixed
Zoroastrianism; Rabbi if follower of times before each prayer. Looks after
Judaism, Granthi if follower of Sikhism, cleanliness of mosque and makes
etc. arrangements of water for worshippers to
wash before prayer (wazoo). May lead
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prayer in absence of Imam (leader in Author writes original literary works such
group prayers). Sexton looks after church as articles, stories, fictions, dramas,
property; rings church bell for periodic essays, poems, plays etc. Collects
services, and takes care of church necessary data, arranges it in required
graveyard. May assist Pastor or priest in form for writing. Writes stories essays,
performance of religious rites. poems, plays, etc. in literary or in his own
style. May write on technical subjects.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: May be known as Novelist, Poet, Essayist,
Code 2636 and Playwright etc. according to type of
Title Religious Professionals literature written.
Group 264 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Authors, Journalists and Linguists Code 2641
Title Authors and Related Writers
Authors, Journalists and Linguists conceive
and create literary works, interpret and 2641.0200
communicate news and public affairs Critic
through the media and translate or
interpret from one language into another. Critic; Reviewer writes critical re-views on
merits of literary or artistic works, for
Occupations in this Group are classified newspapers or periodicals. Reads books,
into the following Families: attends art exhibits, or stage, screen, and
musical performance and forms critical
opinions of them based on knowledge,
2641 Authors and Related Writers
judgement and experience. Writes
2642 Journalists criticism, usually making comparisons with
2643 Translators, Interpreters and Other other works or productions and discussing
Linguists such pertinent factors as artistic motif,
expression and technique. May be
Family 2641 designated according to major field of
Authors and Related Writers interest Art Critic; Book Critic; Drama
Critic; Movie Critic and Music Critic.
Authors and Related Writers plan,
research and write books, scripts,
storyboards, plays, essays, speeches, Code 2641
manuals, specifications and other non- Title Authors and Related Writers
journalistic articles (excluding material for
newspapers, magazines and other 2641.0300
periodicals) for publication or Editor
presentation.
Editor edits or directs editing of
2641.0100 newspapers, journals, books and leading
articles on contemporary events. Plans
Author
layout of publications, assigns and co-
ordinates work of different sections and
staff such as Sub Editor, Reporter,
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Photographer, etc. Examines written of management. Selects news reports,

material, Scrutinises and edits reports of revises or summarises them to fit into
meetings, important events etc., received space allotted, gives proper headlines,
from correspondents for publication. arranges report for effective display and
Writes leading articles on important corrects proof. May specialize in particular
subjects or events in accordance with fields such as foreign news, sports, films,
prescribed policy. Is designated as News etc. and be designated accordingly. Is
Edi tor if engaged in editing news items; designated as Chief Sub-Editor if
Commercial Editor if engaged in editing responsible for assigning co-co-ordinating
commercial, financial or trade news; and supervising work of different Sub-
Sports Editor if editing sports news; Editors.
Feature Editor if engaged in writing
special feature articles; Literary Editor if ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
engaged in reviewing literary works. Is Code 2641
also designated as Chief Editor; Assistant Title Authors and Related Writers
Editor according to level of responsibility
held. May be known as Leader Writer if 2641.0500
exclusively engaged in writing leading
Poet
articles on topics of general interest.
Poet Writes narrative, dramatic, or lyric
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: poetry for magazines, books, and other
Code 2641 publications: Chooses subject matter and
Title Authors and Related Writers suitable form to express personal feeling
2641.0302 and individual experience, or to narrate
Script Editor story or event. May write doggerel or
other type verse.
Script Editor reads and assesses the script
for the merit of the story, its dramaturgy ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and overall competence and offer Code 2641
feedback and notes for improvement to Title Authors and Related Writers
make the script production worthy.
2641.0601
Qualification Pack Details: Script Writer
QP NOS Name Script Editor Script Writer (Motion Picture) writes
NSQF Level 7 script (plan of shooting) to facilitate
shooting of films. Studies story and divides
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: it into different scenes and shots.
Code 2641 Prepares data, scene by scene, including
Title Authors and Related Writers time and location of shooting, costumes
and other details. Consults Director,
2641.0400 Theatrical and Cinematographer. May visit
Sub-editor location of shooting to make script more
practicable.
Sub-Editor selects and processes material
for publication in conformity with policy Qualification Pack Details:
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QP NOS Name Script-writer Associate-Learning is required to structure
NSQF Level 6 learning courseware, prepare online
training materials and documents, and
create content using software tools. It also
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: involves structuring of e-learning
Code 2641 courseware to facilitate effective,
Title Authors and Related Writers engaging and performance-enhancing
learning.
2641.0602
Script Researcher Qualification Pack Details:
Script Researcher needs to provide QP NOS Name Associate-Learning
research material to the scriptwriter and NSQF Level 7
carry out research/develop story outlines
to identify possible scripts/stories. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2641
Qualification Pack Details: Title Authors and Related Writers
QP NOS Reference MES/Q3003 2641.0901
QP NOS Name Script Technical Writer-Product
Researcher Documentation
NSQF Level 5 Technical Writer-Product Documentation
is responsible for creating technical
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: documentation related to an application
Code 2641 like job-aids, help documents and training
Title Authors and Related Writers materials. These documents serve the
core purpose of transferring knowledge
2641.0701 between the application development
Associate-Editorial teams and the user teams. The
information may be presented in the form
Associate-Editorial is responsible for of user guides for software applications,
checking grammatical errors and editing reference manuals, training guides or
the research reports. online help incorporated into software
and operating guides.
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2701 Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Associate-Editorial QP NOS Reference SSC/Q6801
NSQF Level 7 QP NOS Name Technical Writer
NSQF Level 5
Title Authors and Related Writers Code 2641
Title Authors and Related Writers
2641.0801
2641.0902
Associate-Learning
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Technical Writer-Application Qualification Pack Details:

Development QP NOS Reference SSC/Q4501
QP NOS Name Technical Writer
Technical Writer-Application NSQF Level 7
Development is responsible for creating
technical documentation related to an ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
application like job-aids, help documents Code 2641
and training materials. These documents Title Authors and Related Writers
serve the core purpose of transferring
knowledge between the application 2641.9900
development teams and the user teams. Authors, Journalists and Other
The information may be presented in the
Writers
form of user guides for software
applications, reference manuals, training
Authors, Journalists and Other Writers
guides or online help incorporated into
who write literary works for publication or
software and operating guides.
presentation in dramatic form, appraise
merits of artistic productions, or literary
Qualification Pack Details: and other works of art, or write and edit
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0505 news, stories and commentaries not
QP NOS Name Technical Writer classified elsewhere.
NSQF Level 5
Code 2641 Title Authors and Related Writers
Title Authors and
Related Writers
Family 2642
Journalists
2641.0903
Technical Writer-Technical
Journalists research, investigate, interpret
Documentation/Writing and communicate news and public affairs
through newspapers, television, radio and
Technical Writer-Technical other media.
Documentation/Writing is responsible for
creating technical documentation related
to an application like job-aids, help 2642.0100
documents and training materials. These News Reporter
documents serve the core purpose of
transferring knowledge between the News Reporter; News Correspondent
application development teams and the collects news by touring area allotted to
user teams. The information may be him, interviewing persons, attending
presented in the form of user guides for public functions and law courts,
software applications, reference manuals, investigating events of public interest or
training guides or online help by other means and transmits news to
incorporated into software and operating Editor for publication. Attends public
guides. meetings and press conferences,
interviews important public men to collect
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news and to ascertain their views on 2642.0400

contemporary events. Reports or Commentary Writer
transmits news item to Editor giving
background history and comments. May Commentary Writer (Motion Picture)
specialize in reporting particular types of writes commentary to describe visuals of
news such as those relating to political motion picture. Studies general
events, commerce, sports, theatre etc. background of material to be commented
and be designated accordingly: Is reads script and sees film to understand
designated as Chief Reporter if theme. Writes commentary to interpret or
responsible for allocating and co- describe each event to assist audience to
ordinating work of different Reporters. grasp meaning of theme of film. Uses
literary acumen to make commentary
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: more meaningful. Infuses emotional effect
Code 2642 in writing to suit mood and tempo of
Title Journalists visual.

Columnist Code 2642
Columnist reviews events, developments Title Journalists
etc. of public interest periodically in
particular columns of newspapers or 2642.0500
magazines. Reviews contemporary events
Radio Commentator
by interviewing persons, observing events,
attending public meetings, parliamentary
Radio Commentator gives running
debates etc. if necessary. May write in
commentary on events of national
humorous or critical style.
importance, sports events, festivals, etc.
over broadcasting system. Obtains general
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: background of events or occasion, which
Code 2642 has to be covered, by consulting relevant
Title Journalists literature, interviewing people and visiting
locale. Occupies vantage position to
2642.0300 obtain clear unobstructed view to what
Freelance Journalist happens. Describes locale personalities,
sequence of events, etc. pinpointing
Freelance Journalist contributes to important aspects of occasion by
newspapers or magazines, occasionally, modulating tone of speech. Nar-rates
special articles on subjects of his choice events commenting on important aspects
for publication. Writes articles on selected of occasion and events to maintain
subjects occasionally besides his normal continuous interest and provide
avocation. May write feature articles. comprehensive picture of event. May
specialize in commenting on particular
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: event(s). May keep themselves informed
Code 2642 of important day-to-day happenings and
Title Journalists events and broadcast his comments on
radio according to set programme for
general information. May record
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commentary by speaking into portable Language Specialist

tape recorder by visiting and moving
about at the site of activity. May be Language Specialist; specializes in one or
designated as Television Commentator if more Indian or foreign languages. Collects
engaged on rendering commentary in literature from archives, libraries on
television programmes. languages and studies their structure and
development. Traces origin and evolution
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of words and deciphers writings and
Code 2642 ancient languages found in archaeological
Title Journalists remains of past civilisation. Analyses
ancient languages and compares them
2642.0600 with modern languages. Writes theses
Commentator (Motion Picture) and prepares dictionaries. May be
designated as PHILOLOGIST if engaged in
Commentator (Motion Picture) gives study of structure and development of
running commentary to interpret or to languages or LEXICOGRAPHER if engaged
describe visuals of motion picture. Obtains in compiling dictionary in one or more
general background of material to be languages.
covered. Studies narration, and sees film
to grasp subject, visuals and mood. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Narrates events, synchronizing Code 2643
commentary with visuals using trained Title Translators, Interpreters
voice and tone to suit subject and mood. and Other Linguists
Dramatizes narration under guidance of
Director Theatrical by infusing emotional 2643.0200
effects in tone and in harmony with mood Translator
and tempo of visuals. May write the
commentary. Translator translates written or printed
material from one language to one or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: more other languages. Scrutinises reports,
Code 2642 publications, journals, court judgements,
Title Journalists rules and other documents written or
printed in one language and translates
them into required languages.
Family 2643
Translators, Interpreters and Other ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Linguists Code 2643
Title Translators,
Interpreters and Other Linguists
Translators, Interpreters and Other
Linguists translate or interpret from one
language into another and study the 2643.0300
origin, development and structure of Interpreter
languages.
Interpreter interprets converts or
elucidates spoken language or words into,
2643.0100
one or other required languages for being
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understood by those who do not require understanding of the software

understand that language. Listens to languages and platforms.
speaker attentively and renders quickly
and fluently translation of spoken Qualification Pack Details:
language in specified language. May take QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0506
short notes to enable correct QP NOS Name Language
interpretation. May translate written or Translator
printed material into specified language. NSQF Level 7

Title Translators, Interpreters Code 2643
and Other Linguists Title Translators, Interpreters
and Other Linguists
2643.0401
2643.9900
Language Translator-Software
Philologists, Translators and
Products
Interpreters, Other
Language Translator-Software Products is
responsible for translating software into Philologists, Translators and Interpreters,
different languages that end-users may be other include all philologists, translators
well-versed with. These extend beyond and interpreters who study the origin,
regular language translator roles as they development and structure of languages,
require understanding of the software and translate or interpret from one
languages and platforms. language in to another not classified
elsewhere.
QP NOS Name Language Translator Code 2643
NSQF Level 7 Title Translators, Interpreters
and Other Linguists
Code 2643
Group 265
Title Translators, Interpreters Creative and Performing Artists
and Other Linguists
Creative and Performing Artists
2643.0402 communicate ideas, impressions and facts
Language Translator-IT Services in a wide range of media to achieve
particular effects; interpret a composition
Language Translator-IT Services is such as a musical score or a script to
responsible for translating software into perform or direct the performance; and
different languages that end-users may be host the presentation of such
well-versed with. These extend beyond performance and other media events.
regular language translator roles as they
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Occupations in this Group are classified the use of hammer and chisels only. May
into the following Families: sharpen tools by hand or on machine.
May inscribe decorative lettering and
2651 Visual Artists monumental sculptures on models. May
2652 Musicians, Singers and Composers make clay or wax models and caste same
in plaster of Paris or bronze.
2653 Dancers and Choreographers
2654 Film, Stage and Related Directors
and Producers
Code 2651
2655 Actors Title Visual Artists
2656 Announcers on Radio, Television
and Other Media 2651.0200
2659 Creative and Performing Artists, Modeller (Except Stone)
Modeller (Except Stone) makes clay or
plaster of Paris models of pottery,
Family 2651 porcelain and models of anatomical
Visual Artists studies according to drawing and
specifications, for mass production.
Visual Artists create and execute works of Prepares clay, wax or plaster of Paris
art by sculpting, painting, drawing, foundation. Carves material, using shaping
creating cartoons, engraving or using tools, lathe or potter's wheel to resemble
other techniques. model to exact size and other
specifications. May prepare model of
important persons by observing person's
2651.0100 facial expression and features, and carving
Sculptor and shaping material to required size and
form. May create own designs.
Sculptor carves figures, statues,
monuments and other imaginative ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
designs in abstract forms by chiselling Code 2651
stone or carving wood or modelling clay or Title Visual Artists
any other material either direct from
original or from models prepared by him
2651.0300
or Modeller. Selects material such as
stone, wood, clay, ivory, marble, wax, etc. Stone Modeller
according to requirements. Sketches
design and makes scale model in wax or Stone Modeller; Stone Statue Maker
plaster. Transfers measurements to block. carves out features, statues, models, idols
Carves, or shapes block using different and other artistic designs on stone slabs,
tools achieving unity and harmony. Is blocks or pillars for construction of
designated as Sthapathi if engaged in temples, monuments, fountains, buildings
designing, carving and drilling holes in etc. using hand tools. Studies nature of
stones to make Idols for use in temples carvings to be done from drawings,
from mental perception as described in photographs, written descriptions etc. or
'Shastras' (holy scriptures of Hindus) by receives instructions from Sthapathi or
other appropriate authority. Forms
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mental picture of carving to be done and to be painted on surface, Paints with

selects required type of stone such as required colours using brush to obtain
marble, soapstone, granite, green stone, clear line and design. Varnishes finished
etc. Chips off unwanted portions of stone painting when dry for effect and
with hammer and chisel and marks outline preservation. May touch or re-touch
of figures with chalk, pencil or ochre faded portions of paintings with
solution by free hand sketching using appropriate colour to give original effect.
drawing and measuring instruments. May use chemical colours for' painting on
Places stone in working position, applies porcelain.
oil over its surface if working on granite
and carefully carves out figures, statues, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
idols, models etc. as designed using Code 2651
hammer and chisels of different sizes. Title Visual Artists
Marks portion with paint otherwise to 2651.0500
indicate stages of work and facilitate
Renovator, Paintings
carving and gives smooth and finishing
Renovator, Paintings restores damaged,
touches to carved figures using fine
soiled or faded paintings to original shape
chisels. Cuts slits and drills holes as
and colour by cleaning, repairing,
designed using saw blades and hand drills
retouching etc. Cleans faded or damaged
or with hammer and chisels depending on
portion to remove dirt using brush or
specifications and nature of work done
duster. Mixes paint to required colour.
particularly for carvings of idols and
Paints faded portions with appropriate
images meant for temples. Brushes off
colour to revive original appearance and
dust and waste material from object and
shine. Renovates damaged painting or
sprinkles water on it, as necessary, while
part thereof by transferring entire
carving. May carve numbers and letters
painting to fresh canvas by scientific
and create designs. May make clay model
method. Retouches blemishes and
of statue or image to be carved to ensure
damaged parts of painting.
accuracy and facilitate working.
Code 2651
Code 2651
Title Visual Artists
Title Visual Artists
2651.0600
2651.0400
Cartoonist
Painter, Fine Art
Cartoonist draws cartoons or caricature of
Painter, Fine Art paints portraits, scenery
persons and events in humorous or
or depicts objects or scenes on different
satirical manner for publication in
surfaces in oil, pastel or watercolour using
newspapers, journals etc. or for
brush. Prepares surface of canvas, wood,
production of cartoon films. Reads news
paper, wall or other material by priming it
items, books etc. and observes events to
with starch, glue, gelatine, linseed oil, zinc
obtain ideas for subject matter to be
oxide, etc. for painting. Selects and mixes
sketched. Draws out lines of caricature
paints to required colour and sketches
and sketches on paper or cardboard, using
preliminary outlines or drawing of object
pencil, ink or brush. Completes caricature
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or sketch by shadings with pen and brush. Musician. May conduct research in history
Sends cartoons to process department for of songs and musical compositions.
engraving or for photographing. May
discuss with employer regarding broad Qualification Pack Details:
policies to be adopted in drawing cartoons QP NOS Reference
to portray events. May give captions or QP NOS Name
descriptive titles to cartoons. NSQF Level

Code 2651 Code 2652
Title Visual Artists Title Musicians, Singers and Composers
2651.9900 2652.0200
Visual Artists, Other Orchestra Conductor
Sculptors, Painters and Related Artists, Orchestra Conductor; Bandmaster
other include all other sculptures, painters conducts or directs orchestra, chorus or
and related artists engaged in specialized other musical performances by directing
fields of painting, sculpture, modelling etc. and controlling various instrumentalists in
not elsewhere classified. rendition of music. Selects musical
composition to be rendered. Arranges
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: location of different instrument players to
Code 2651 get harmonious music. Directs group by
Title Visual Artists beat of hand or other signals for rendering
of music by all members in harmony and
Family 2652 melody. May play one or more
instruments. May conduct research in
Musicians, Singers and Composers different types of musical composition
and devise new types of music suitable for
Musicians, singers and composers write, orchestra or other musical performances.
arrange, conduct and perform musical May train musicians or bandsmen.
compositions.
Code 2652
2652.0100
Title Musicians, Singers and Composers
Music Composer
2652.0300
Music Composer; Lyricist creates and
writes classical or light songs and sets Singer
them to music. Studies different laws and
principles of melodies, harmonies and Singer; Vocal Musician; Vocalist sings
other scientific aspects of music and Indian or Western music either alone or
transcribes songs in to musical notations. in-group, with or without musical
Writes original music compositions in accompaniments. Sings classical or light
different styles for radio, stage or screen. songs with other accompaniment such as
May write musical scores for Instrument violin, mridangam, sarangi, tabla, piano,
flute, harmonium etc. May act and dance
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while singing songs. May compose own both ends of instrument. Plays instrument
poems and write books on music. May gently with hand or stick or both to
play on musical instruments while singing. provide rhythm, alone or in
accompaniment to other musical
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: instrument(s). May sing classical or light
Code 2652 songs while playing instrument. May be
Title Musicians, Singers and Composers known as TABLA PLAYER, DRUMMER,
2652.0400 MRIDANGlST, PAKHAWAJ PLAYER,
CYMBAL1ST, etc. according to instrument
Instrumental Musician, String
played.
Instrument
Instrumental Musician, String Instrument
Code 2652
plays musical string instruments of Indian
or Western origin by movement of fingers
or bow on strings. Rehearses music on
musical stringed instruments. Tunes 2652.0600
instrument to required pitch and harmony Instrumental Musician, Wind
with other instruments. Plays singly or in Instrument
accompaniment with other singers or
musicians as member of orchestra, by set Instrumental Musician, Wind Instrument;
movements of fingers or bow on strings. plays musical wind instruments of Indian
May compose own music or invent own or Western origin by blowing with mouth
instrument to produce special effects. and using fingers to produce desired
May be designated according to effect. Blows instrument by mouth and
instruments played such as VEENA allows wind to pass through reeds by
PLAYER, SITAR PLAYER, SARANGI PLAYER, systematic movement of fingers on holes
SAROD PLAYER, VIOLINIST/BASS PLAYER, or keys of instrument to produce
HARPIST, etc. melodious tune. May play wind
instrument alone or in accompaniment of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: other musicians. May be known as FLUTE
Code 2652 (Bansuri) PLAYER: SHAHNAI PLAYER;
Title Musicians, Singers and Composers Clarinettist: OBOIST; SAXOPHONIST;
TRUMPETER: TROMBONIST; BAGPIPER,
2652.0500 etc. according to instrument played.
Instrumental Musician, Percussion
Instrument
Code 2652
Instrumental Musician Percussion
Instrument plays musical percussion
instruments such as Tabla, Drum, 2652.9900
Pakhawaj etc. by hands or sticks usually to Musicians, Singers and Composers,
provide rhythmic company to other Other
musicians. Tunes instrument to required
pitch by tightening or loosening cords Composers, Musicians and Singers, other
holding leather pieces fixed atop or at include all other composers, musicians
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and singers engaged in composing, step with rhythm to music). Trains and
production and rendering music, not rehearses members of dance troupe
elsewhere classified. according to required theme and gives
personal demonstration to pupils in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: movement of limbs and facial expression
Code 2652 to interpret moods, grace, pose, poise etc.
Title Musicians, Singers and Composers Renders vocal music and or conducts
Family 2653 orchestra for Dancer to dance according
to music.
Dancers and Choreographers
Dancers and choreographers conceive and Code 2653
create or perform dances. Title Dancers and Choreographers
2653.0300
2653.0100
Dancer
Choreographer
Dancer performs dances either alone,
Choreographer designs dances, specially
with partner or in groups to entertain
ballet, for stage or film production. Selects
audience. Puts on required dress and
suitable theme for dance. Plans dance,
make-up and performs classical, modern
works out movement and arrangement of
or acrobatic dances, co-ordinating body
dancers on stage by drawing sketches of
movements and facial expressions with
sequences and different situations on
musical accompaniment to express theme
paper and by observing dancers in action.
of dance. Rehearses dance routines
Discusses requirements of stage setting;
developed by Choreographer. May
music and costumes with other stage
perform original dances. May sing and
specialists to convey correct
provide other forms of entertainment.
interpretation of theme to audience. May
May specialize in particular style of
conduct rehearsals and design costumes
dancing and be designated according to
for dancers.
speciality as BHARATANATYAM DANCER, if
dances in "Bharatanatyam", style;
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: KATHAKALI DANCER, if dances in
Code 2653 "KATHAKALI", style; KATHAK DANCER, if
Title Dancers and Choreographers dances in "Kathak", style; MANIPUR
DANCER, if dances in "Manipur", style;
2653.0200 BALLET DANCER, WESTERN STYLE, if
Nattuvan dances in "Western style", expressing
theme or story by moving on toes,
Nattuvan rehearses, teaches and conducts rhythmic leaps, quick movement of body,
Bharatanatyam performances. Studies legs and arms; ACROBATIC DANCER,
different types of musical compositions performs style of dancing characterized by
suitable for dance performance. difficult gymnastic feats; BALL ROOM
Originates and plans dances. Teaches DANCER performs original or
Dancer in the art of Bharatanatyam interpretative modern dances, usually
(movement of body and limbs to keep
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with opposite sex. May conduct classes to requirements. Assigns roles to different
teach various dances. Actors and Actresses according to their
suitability. Holds rehearsals and directs
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: actions, gestures, dialogues etc., of Actors
Code 2653 and Actresses. Selects location for
Title Dancers and outdoor shooting of film, as necessary.
Choreographers Supervises setting up of sets and stage.
Co-ordinates work of different staff
2653.9900 engaged in producing film or stage
performance. May attend to business'
Choreographers and Dancers,
management, such as payment to staff,
Other purchase of material, arranging transport
for staff and equipment. May specialize in
Choreographers and Dancers, other directing mythological, social or historical
includes all other choreographic and films or stage performances. May be
dancing professionals not classified known as FILM DIRECTOR, STAGE
elsewhere. NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF DIRECTOR OR STUDIO DIRECTOR,
OCCUPATIONS according to field of work.

Code 2653 Code 2654
Title Dancers and Title Film, Stage and Related Directors
Choreographers and Producers
Family 2654 2654.0200

Film, Stage and Related Directors Director, Music
and Producers
Music Director selects music, singers and
Film, Stage and Related Directors and instrumental musicians in consultation
Producers oversee and control the with Director Theatrical and Music
technical and artistic aspects of motion Composer for purposes of stage or film
pictures, television or radio productions production and directs effective rendering
and stage shows. of music. Consults Director Theatrical and
Music Composer regarding music
2654.0100 composed, and situations, events, scenes
etc., where songs and music are to be
Director, Theatrical
played. Sets music to required tunes to
portray particular situation or event.
Director, Theatrical selects suitable Actors
Selects and fixes suitable artist to render
and Actresses for motion picture or stage,
composed music to set tunes. Conducts
interprets respective roles to them,
rehearsals frequently with artists for
directs rehearsals, supervises and co-
proper rendition of songs. Supervises
ordinates activities of Cameramen,
recording of playback music and its
Scenery Designers, Sound Technicians,
synchronization with story of film. May
Property Man etc. Studies selected script
play one or more musical instruments or
or story, and selects Actors and Actresses
and other technical staff according' to
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render vocal music. May specialize in Title Film, Stage and Related
directing group or orchestral music. Directors and Producers

Code 2654 Director, Research (Motion Picture,
Title Film, Stage and Related Radio and TV)
Directors and Producers
Director, Research (Motion Picture; Radio-
2654.0300 TV) directs activities of motion picture or
Dance Director television production research
department, and conducts research on
Dance Director; selects dances, suitable various subjects to ensure historical
dancers and orchestra for purposes of authenticity of productions: Researches
stage or film production, decides specific period, locality or historical event
costumes settings and directs to obtain authentic background for
performance. Consults Director, Film production, such as customs, speech
regarding script, story and songs. Studies characteristics, or dress, and architectural
sequence scenery, situation of events etc. style of era. Advises members of
in motion picture and decide tunes, production staff on matters relating to
costumes and stage settings. Assigns historical details of subject being
different roles to dancers. Trains Dancers photographed or recorded. Reviews and
to display them and events. May collects data, such as books, pamphlets,
specialize in oriental or western dances. periodicals, and rare newspapers, to
provide source material for research.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Approves or recommends purchase of
Code 2654 library reference materials for
Title Film, Stage and Related department, and co-ordinates activities of
Directors and Producers workers engaged in cataloguing and filing
materials. May translate or request
2654.0351 translation of reference materials.
Live Action Director
Live Action Director establishes and drives Code 2654
the execution of the creative vision of the Title Film, Stage and Related Directors
production with the support of the and Producers
production, creative and technical teams
2654.0500
Qualification Pack Details: Manager, Recreation and
QP NOS Reference MES/Q 1301 Entertainment
QP NOS Name Live Action
Director Manager Recreation and Entertainment
NSQF Level 5 controls, co-ordinates and supervises,
within authority delegated, efficient and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: economic utilisation of men, money and
Code 2654 material in public and private
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organizations, establishment etc., or one Title Film, Stage and Related

or more of its branches or departments, Directors and Producers
engaged in producing, distributing and
exhibiting motion pictures; producing and 2654.0700
presenting stage and circus shows; Producer, Film
organizing and presenting radio and
television broadcasts; operating carnivals Producer, Film; Motion Picture Producer,
and amusement parks; organizing games, produces motion picture films of selected
hunting, fishing, excursions, competitions, nature for public entertainment. Studies
etc., and providing other entertainment script, consults Film Director and ensures
and recreation services. Included are: proper settings of studio. Co-ordinates
MANAGER, CINEMA. MANAGER, STUDIO. activities of Film Director, Actors and
MANAGER, THEATRE. MANAGER, STAGE. Actresses, Cameraman, Music
MANAGER, CIRCUS MANAGER, VARIETY Director and Sound Recordist, etc., for
SHOW. MANAGER AMUSEMENT PARK. proper production of films. Maintains
MANAGER, MAGIC SHOW. MANAGER, liaisons with Film Distributors for display
TOURNAMENT. MANAGER, STADIUM. of films in different picture houses. May
MANAGER, CLUB. MANAGER, SWIMMING also function as Film Director.
POOL. MANAGER, DANCE HALL.
MANAGER, ORCHESTRA.
MANAGER, EXHIBITION. MANAGER,
Code 2654
CARNIVAL. MANAGER, RACE COURSE.
Title Film, Stage and Related
MANAGER, GYMNASIUM.
Directors and Producers
2654.0800
Code 2654
Title Film, Stage and Related Production Manager (Motion
Directors and Producers Picture)
2654.0600 Production Manager (Motion Picture)

assists Producer Film in co-ordinating and
Producer, Stage
controlling production of motion picture.
Estimates time required and prepares
Producer, Stage produces dramatic
time schedule for each stage of
performances based on social, historical
production of motion picture i.e. from
and mythological themes, for public
story and script to shooting and printing
entertainment. Studies script, consults
of final copy of film in relation to
Stage Director regarding selection of Actor
manpower, equipment, facilities for
and Actress and suitable costumes for
shooting and processing of films,
proper stage performance. Visits various
available. Arranges for advance hiring of
places and arranges for stage
studios and processing laboratories, if
performances. Arranges rehearsals. May
independent facilities not available.
also function as Stage Director. May also
Conducts location surveys for outdoor
act in absence of any Actor.
shooting. Ensures supply of costumes,
draperies, decorations etc., required for
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: set sat appropriate time, from own stock
Code 2654 or hiring from other sources. Makes travel
arrangement for units for out-door
VOLUME II A 287
shooting. Maintains constant liaison with Actors portray roles in motion pictures,
Director Theatrical, Artists and others television or radio productions and stage
involved. shows.

Code 2654 Actor and Actress
Title Film, Stage and Related Directors
and Producers Actor and Actress play roles in dramatic,
cinema, radio and television productions
2654.0901 portraying characters and events by
Lighting Artist gestures or other actions. Rehearses
frequently roles assigned and memorizes
Lighting Artist needs to add light and dialogues or actions to be portrayed, Puts
shadows to the production in accordance on required dress and make-up. Acts or
to the established creative style plays assigned role either before audience
or before filming camera. Portrays
Qualification Pack Details: different characters by dialogues, gestures
QP NOS Reference MES/Q 0404 and impersonation. May sing or dance.
QP NOS Name Lighting
Artist ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Title Actors
Code 2654 2655.0200
Title Film, Stage Extra
and Related Directors and Producers
Extra plays minor roles in dramatic or film
2654.9900 production for maintaining continuity of
Stage and Film Directors, Other story. Obtains instructions from Manager
or Director, Theatrical regarding part to be
Stage and Film Directors, Other include all played. Puts on appropriate costumes and
Other Stage and Film Directors engaged in make-up and plays assigned role. May
directing and producing dramas. motion perform different roles in same play. May
pictures of stage and television shows not perform both serious and humorous roles.
elsewhere classified. May perform other duties such as
prompting, setting of stage etc. NATIONAL
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS
Code 2654
Title Film, Stage ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and Related Directors and Producers Code 2655
Title Actors
Family 2655
2655.0301
Actors Voice over Artist
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Voice over Artist needs to provide the Code 2656

voice for characters in various productions Title Announcers on Radio, Television
and Other Media
QP NOS Reference MES/Q0101 2656.0200
QP NOS Name Voice-over Disc Jockey
Artist
NSQF Level 4 Disc Jockey announces radio programmes
of musical selections. Selects phonograph
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: or tape recording to be played based on
Code 2655 programme specialty, knowledge of
Title Actors audience taste, or listening audience
requests. Comments on music and other
Family 2656 matters of interest to audience, such as
weather, time, or traffic conditions. May
Announcers on Radio, Television interview musical personalities. May
and Other Media interview members of listening audience
who telephone for musical requests. May
specialize in any one type of music, such
Announcers on Radio, Television and
as classical, pop, rock, or folk and western.
Other media read news bulletins, conduct
May write entries into log to provide
interviews, and make other
information on all elements aired during
announcements or introductions on radio,
broadcast, such as musical selections and
television, and in theatres and other
station promotions.
establishments or media.
2656.0100
Code 2656
Programme Announcer Title Announcers on Radio, Television
and Other Media
Programme Announcer announces radio
programmes over radio broadcasting
2656.9900
systems. Obtains relevant background
information concerning the programme, Radio, Television and Other
to be broadcast and prepares material for Announcers, Other
announcement, pinpointing essential and
interesting aspects of the programme and Radio, Television and Other Announcers,
obtains its approval. Introduces Other include other associate
broadcasting programme in accordance to professionals who read news bulletins,
set procedure. May be designated as conduct interviews, and make other
News Reader if solely engaged in announcements or introductions on radio,
announcing edited news bulletins or television or in theatres and other
Compere Programme if engaged in establishments not elsewhere classified.
compering radio or television
programmes. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2656
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Announcers on Radio, Television
and Other Media
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movements of legs, hands and body,

Family 2659 swinging and revolving round bar in
Creative and Performing Artists, various directions, leaping from bar to bar
in different directions and postures,
balancing other persons or weighty
materials in different postures on hands,
This unit group covers all creative and legs, shoulders, head, etc. May display
performing artists not classified feats in accompaniment of orchestra,
elsewhere. For instance, the group drum, flute, etc. May give training in
includes clowns, magicians, acrobats and gymnastics to others.
other performing artists.
2659.0100 Code 2659
Rope Dancer Title Creative and Performing Artists
Rope Dancer; Rope Balancer; Aerialist
performs feats by walking, dancing, 2659.0300
cycling, balancing on wire or rope
Equestrian
stretched between two posts. Checks wire
rope tied to posts are drawn to required
Equestrian; Circus Rider entertains
tautness. Climbs pole or positions on
audience by riding horses at circus,
attached platform to step over rope or
carnivals, exhibition, or horse show
wire with necessary aid such as umbrella
performing acrobatic stunts on saddle less
or long pole for purpose of balancing.
horse or feats of equestrian skill and
Walks, runs or rides cycle, singly or in
daring. Rides horse with or without
pairs from one end to other end of rope
saddles and reins, performing feats such
and vice versa and performs other feats to
as mounting and riding a horse while
entertain audience.
galloping, standing on its back, changing
position from one to another horse, riding
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: with one leg on back of one horse and
Code 2659 another on other and performing other
Title Creative and Performing Artists astonishing feats of skill and daring. May
Not Elsewhere Classified train horses in new and novel feats.

Acrobat Code 2659
Title Creative and Performing Artists
Acrobat entertains audience by per- Not Elsewhere Classified
forming difficult and spectacular
gymnastic feats such as jumping, 2659.0400
tumbling, balancing, alone or as member
Contortionist
of team. Performs different feats and
tricks displaying physical strength, skill
Contortionist entertains audience by
and agility such as somersault on ground
performing feats requiring abnormal
or on bar, balancing on different postures
bodily contortions. Wears appropriate
on ground or on bar with various
dress exposing parts of body and muscles
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to be displayed. Forces muscles out of Title Creative and Performing Artists

normal shape by bending and twisting Not Elsewhere Classified
them or any part of body. Performs feats
relating to bodily deformation such as 2659.0700
making wheel of body, abnormal Buffoon; Clown
expansion of any portion of body for Buffoon; Clown entertains audience by
amusement of audieISCO 08 Unit Group appearing in clown costume and make-up
Details:
and performing original or stock comedy
Code 2659
routines. Paints face with bright colours
and wears funny costumes to draw
attention and laughter from audience on
appearance on stage or platform. Makes
2659.0500 amusing tricks, ludicrous gestures and
Circus Performers, Other comic actions to suit occasion to amuse
audience and enliven other items of show
Circus Performer performs various or play. May perform or imitate acrobatic
speciality acts, based on some uniquely feats of star performers in circus fairs
developed talent, tricks of illusion and carnivals or otherwise substitute artists
spectacular physical feats in circuses and where necessary.
on theatrical stages. Entertains audiences
through comedy, mimicry, actions etc. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 2659
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Creative and Performing Artists
Code 2659 Not Elsewhere Classified
Not Elsewhere Classified 2659.0800
Mimic
2659.0600
Ventriloquist Mimic entertains audience by
impersonating another person or type of
Ventriloquist entertains audience by person, copying dress, voice, expression,
producing through own vocal chords mannerisms, exaggerating and ridiculing
speeches, voices and sounds to imitate character imitated. Studies expressions
other human beings, animals, birds etc. mannerisms dresses, voice or speech of
Appears on stage and announces voices or renowned persons selected for mimicking.
sounds of objects to be imitated. Speaks Dresses, acts, talks and makes gestures
or produces sound in such manner that similar to persons impersonated depicting
voice appears to come from source other peculiarities comically and ridiculously.
than own vocal chords. May entertain Imitates animal voices, moving train or
audience by speaking in manner that sound of character or thing impersonated.
voice appears to come from dummy or May cut jokes with audience to entertain
hand puppet displayed during them.
performance.
Code 2659
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Title Creative and Performing Artists ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Not Elsewhere Classified Code 2659
2659.0900 Not Elsewhere Classified
Magician 2659.1100
Magician; Wizard; Jadugar performs Snake Charmer
original and stock tricks of illusion and
sleight of hand to entertain and mystify Snake Charmer plays pipe music (Pungi or
audience. Displays articles such as sticks, Been) before snakes (Cobras) to raise their
cards, balls, and rings on table placed on hoods to swing to and fro to entertain
stage. Performs amazing tricks by sleight- audience for consideration. Catches
of-hand to turn stone into flowers, fruits, snakes from their hideouts and removes
sweets, etc., thrusting stick into nose, their fangs to make them harmless. Keeps
swallowing iron balls and taking them out, snakes in covered baskets and exhibits
changing colour of cards, making them in fairs or other public places by
inanimate objects animate, pulling out playing music to entertain spectators for
bird animals etc., from empty bags or hats rewards. May help to catch snakes from
etc. May use members of audience in act public places and private houses on
and remove their valuables, such as request for reward. May keep and train
jewellery, walks, or watches without their Mongoose to play with snakes for
knowledge. May hypnotise audience to entertaining public.
create illusion in their minds of objects or
things shown or disappeared.
Code 2659
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Creative and Performing Artists
Code 2659 Not Elsewhere Classified
2659.1200
Puppeteer
2659.1000
Juggler Puppeteer; Putliwala originates puppet
show and moves strings or wires of
Juggler juggles and balances, objects such puppets to animate them for
as balls, rings, bottles, cylinders, knives, entertainment of audience. Carves or
plates and hats, to entertain audience. shapes parts of puppet, such as head,
Arranges objects such as balls, rings, and hands, and arms, from materials such as
plates, on table or ground. Takes objects wood, plaster, or papier Mache. Sews
one by one and throws them high up in together articles of clothing and
quick succession and catches them while assembles puppets using wire string and
falling without dropping them on floor hand tools. Moves bar to which strings or
and performs various other feats of wires are attached from position above
jugglery for amusement of audience. May stage to control movement of puppets
use sharp weapons such as knives, spears during performance. Talks or sings during
to exhibit skill in performance. May performance, giving illusion of voice to
perform, feats in solo, in pairs, or team. puppet.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: race track starting device, harness, bridles,
Code 2659 saddles and other riding equipment.
Title Creative and Performing Artists Conditions horses for competitive racing
Not Elsewhere Classified by exercise and workouts to bring them to
their best physical condition. Gives
2659.1300 direction to stablemen and other workers
engaged in grooming, feeding and general
Trainer, Animal
care of horses. Assists Jockey to saddle
horse prior to racing event. May attend to
Trainer, Animal trains wild or
minor ailments of horses and prescribe
domesticated animals and birds such as
feed or medicine.
lions, tigers, bears, elephants, dogs,
horses, pigeons and other birds to obey
and perform tricks as pets or for ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
entertainment of audience at circus or Code 3435
other exhibition. Rears young animals and Title Other Artistic and Cultural
birds and studies their characteristics and Associate Professionals
behaviour to learn how they should be
handled and to detect signs of sickness.
Teaches them to obey duties or perform
Division
tricks by verbal command or signal, 3
evaluating their ability and performance.
Directs animals or birds to perform tricks
in circus ring, stage or at other exhibition.
Supervises workers engaged in feeding, Technicians and Associate
exercising and general care of them. May Professionals
train dogs to lead people with visual
impairment and to be watchdogs. May be
Technicians and Associate Professionals
designated according to type of animal
perform mostly technical and related
trained as ELEPHANT TRAINER, LION
tasks connected with research and the
TRAINER, BANDAR WALA, REECH WALA.
application of scientific or artistic
concepts and operational methods, and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: government or business regulations.
Code 3435 Tasks performed by Technicians and
Title Other Artistic and Cultural Associate Professionals usually include:
Associate Professionals undertaking and carrying out technical
work connected with research and the
2659.1400 application of concepts and operational
Race Horse Trainer methods in the fields of physical sciences
including engineering and technology, life
Race Horse Trainer trains horses for sciences including the medical profession,
racing, following plans adapted to and social sciences and humanities;
peculiarities to each horse. Studies initiating and carrying out various
characteristics of horses by riding to learn technical services related to trade,
how they should be handled and trained finance, administration, including
for respective race events after consulting administration of government laws and
owner and Jockey. Familiarise horses with regulations, and to social work; providing
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technical support for the arts and monitoring switchboards, computerized

entertainment; participating in sporting control systems, and multi-function
activities; executing some religious tasks. process control machinery; perform
Supervision of other workers may be technical functions to ensure safe and
included. efficient movement and operations ships
aircraft and other equipment.
into the following Sub Divisions:
31 Science and Engineering Associate
Professionals
32Health Associate Professionals
33 Business and Administration Occupations in this Sub Division are
Associate Professionals classified into the following Groups:
34 Legal, Social, Cultural and Related
Associate Professionals 311 Physical and Engineering Science
Technicians
35 Information and Communications
Technicians 312 Mining, Manufacturing and
Construction Supervisors
313 Process Control Technicians
Sub Division 31
314 Life Science Technicians and
Science and Engineering Associate Related Associate Professionals
Professionals 315 Ship and Aircraft Controllers, and
Technicians
Science and Engineering Associate
Professionals perform technical tasks
connected with research and operational Group 311
methods in science and engineering. They Physical and Engineering Science
supervise and control technical and Technicians
operational aspects of mining,
manufacturing, construction and other Physical and Engineering Science
engineering operations, and operate Technicians perform technical tasks to aid
technical equipment including aircraft and in research on and the practical
ships application of concepts, principles and
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- operational methods particular to physical
major group usually include: setting up,, sciences including such areas as
monitoring and operating instruments and engineering, technical drawing or
equipment, conducting and monitoring economic efficiency of production
experiments and tests of systems; processes.
collecting and testing samples; recording
observations and analysing data; Occupations in this Group are classified
preparing, revising and interpreting into the following Families:
technical drawings and diagrams; co-
ordinating, supervising, controlling and
3111 Chemical and Physical Science
scheduling the activities of other workers;
Technicians
operating and
3112 Civil Engineering Technicians
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3113 Electrical Engineering Technicians maintain account of instruments,

3114 Electronics Engineering equipment, apparatus etc., if required.
Technicians
3115 Mechanical Engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Technicians Code 311
Title Physical and Engineering Science
3116 Chemical Engineering Technicians
Technicians
3117 Mining and Metallurgical
Technicians
3111.0200
3118 Draughtspersons
Laboratory Assistant, Soil
3119 Physical and Engineering Science
Technicians, Not Elsewhere Laboratory Assistant, Soil sets up
Classified apparatus and equipment, conducts
routine soil tests in laboratory for
Family 3111 determining soil characteristics to correct
Chemical and Physical Science soil defects, raise fertility, etc. and assists
Technicians Soil Scientist or Chemist as required.
Collects samples of required type of soil.
Gets them dried in oven and sieved to get
Chemical and Physical Science Technicians
soil of required size. Weighs fixed
perform technical tasks to aid in research
quantities of soil, sets apparatus and
in chemistry, physics, geology, geophysics,
conducts routine tests to determine their
meteorology and astronomy, and in the
physical and chemical properties, such as
development of industrial, medical,
shear strength, permeability, composition,
military and other practical applications of
water content, percentage of nitrogen etc.
research results.
Adds or eliminates chemicals and salts
from soil as directed by Soil Technologist
3111.0100 or Chemist to remove defects, raise
Laboratory Assistant, Physical fertility etc. to render better yield.
Maintains record of reading and
Laboratory Assistant, Physical assists and observations, for calculating and
carries out routine duties in physical reference purposes. Prepares standard
laboratory as directed by physicist in chemicals and solutions required for
conducting experiments. Sets up required testing samples and maintains laboratory
apparatus and instruments in position as clean and tidy.
directed for conducting experiments and
research work. Makes necessary electrical ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
connection to equipment and instruments Code 311
as required. Records routine and other Title Physical and Engineering
observations as indicated by instruments Science Technicians
and makes necessary calculations as
directed. Removes apparatus when not in 3111.0300
use, cleans and maintains them in good Laboratory Assistant, Chemical
condition. May do minor repairs to
equipment and apparatus. May store and
Laboratory Assistant, Chemical arranges
and sets various chemicals, instruments
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and apparatus such as salts, acids, materials, when test results and
balances, heaters as desired by Chemists monitoring of equipment indicate that
for conducting experiments in chemical radiation levels, chemical balance, and
laboratory. Sets up required apparatus discharge of radio nuclide materials are in
and equipment as directed by Chemist. excess of standards. Carries out
Performs routine tasks, such as decontamination procedures to ensure
preparations of standard solutions and safety of workers and continued
common reagents, weighing and operation of processing equipment in
measuring of salts and chemicals, plant. Calibrates and maintains chemical
filtration, precipitation etc. and conducts instrumentation sensing elements and
simple tests as directed by Chemist. sampling system equipment, using hand
Cleans and maintains balances. Changes tools.
Kipps apparatus and maintains laboratory
clean and tidy. Keeps required chemicals ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
readily available and replenishes stock Code 311
from stores. May clean special apparatus, Title Physical and Engineering Science
if required. Technicians

Code 311 Laboratory Assistant, Geological
Title Physical and Engineering
Science Technicians Laboratory Assistant, Geological sets and
arranges apparatus and equipment in
3111.0400 geological laboratory for conducting tests
Chemical Radiation Technician or experiments on rocks, ores, minerals
etc. to determine location, structure,
Chemical-Radiation Technician tests composition, percentage and specific
materials and monitors operations of gravity of mineral present and other
nuclear-powered electric generating necessary details. Arranges microscopes
plant, using specialized laboratory and sets necessary equipment for
equipment and chemical and radiation microscopic study of minerals. Cuts
detection instruments. Collects samples of sections of rocks and mineral with
water, gases, and solids at specified diamond and special tools as required, for
intervals during production process, using study of formation of rocks percentage
automatic sampling equipment. Analyses and quality of mineral composition etc.
materials, according to specified Prepares micro sections of required
procedures, to determine if chemical thickness of rocks or by cutting rocks with
components and radiation levels are special cutting tools and grinding sections
within established limits. Records test over special grinders. Mounts sections on
results and prepares reports for review by slides for microscopic examinations.
supervisor. Assists workers to set up Displays minerals, models, crystals etc. in
equipment and monitors equipment that museum giving correct descriptive
automatically detects deviations from nomenclatures. Accompanies students
standard operations. Notifies personnel to Geologists on excursions and assists them
adjust processing equipment, quantity of in collecting minerals, rocks, fossils etc.
additives, and rate of discharge of waste and classifying. May perform simple
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chemical tests on rock, minerals, etc. data and frequency of occurrence of

under guidance of Geologist and report various fossils belonging to different
observations to him. May maintain stores geological horizons on prescribed charts
and laboratory equipment. to correlate findings and compile reports.
Code 311 Title Physical and Engineering Science
Title Physical and Engineering Technicians
Science Technicians
3111.9900
3111.0600 Physical Science Technicians, Other
Slide Examiner, Petrology
Physical Science Technicians, other
Slide Examiner, Petrology examines slides include workers performing technical
under polarising petrological microscope tasks such as setting of apparatus in
to identify and determine percentage of physical science laboratories, not
minerals present in rock. Studies texture elsewhere classified.
of rock for its identification. Studies
nature, petrogenesis (origin), petrography ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
(identification), Para genesis (age Code 311
determination), and other lithological Title Physical and Engineering Science
aspects of rocks, minerals and ores and Technicians
determines economic possibilities of
minerals present in rock using Family 3112
microscope. Prepares suitable charts,
Civil Engineering Technicians
tables for recording results of
examination.
Civil Engineering Technicians perform
technical tasks in civil engineering
research, design, construction, operation,
Code 311
maintenance and repair of buildings and
other structures, such as water supply and
Technicians
wastewater treatment systems, bridges,
roads, dams and airports.
3111.0700
Slide Examiner, Palaeontology
3112.0100
Slide Examiner, Palaeontology collects Overseer, Civil Engineering
rock samples and fossils and examines
them under microscope to identify and Overseer, Civil Engineering supervises
record their lithology (composition of construction of buildings, roads, canals,
stones and rocks) and other dams, airfields, drainage systems, etc.
characteristics. Collects rock samples and according to specifications and attends to
fossils and examines them under their repair and maintenance under
microscope. Studies fossil characteristic guidance of Engineer In Charge. Receives
and discusses lithology of fossiliferous drawings and instruction from Engineer In
rocks. Maintains rockslides and records Charge and studies them. Inspects site,
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prepares rough estimates and get them floods, etc. Supervises laying of diversion
approved by senior officer. Undertakes track and speedy restoration of
contour surveys and conducts levelling permanent track. Ensures that land on
operations. Marks lay out according to either side of railway line are not illegally
plan and instructions of Engineer In encroached and reports to superiors
Charge, and commences work under his about the cases of encroachment, if any,
guidance and supervision. Checks for voluntary or legal settlement.
materials and work frequently at every Maintains record of work done, sends
stage of construction to ensure their periodical reports to superiors and
conformity with prescribed specifications. arranges to keep accounts of payment of
Measures completed portion of work and staff. May attend to laying of new rail
gets them checked and approved by the track.
engineer concerned. Maintains accounts
of departmental work and records of day ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
to day measurements, labour engaged, Code 3112
materials used, etc. Gets-wage-bills of Title Civil Engineering
work charged establishment prepared. Technicians
May prepare sketches, drawings, if
necessary. May arrange plantation of road 3112.0300
side trees and their maintenance.
Plain Tabler
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Plain Tabler; Ground Surveyor prepares
Code 3112 topographical and cadastral (ground)
Title Civil Engineering maps based on control points fixed by
Technicians Surveyor, Topographical by plane tabling
method (field operations involving use of
3112.0200 plane-table, clinometers, magnetic
Permanent Way Inspector compass, sight rule, etc.). Plots points in
drawing conforming to points on ground
Permanent Way Inspector maintains using plane table and sight rule, in hills
railway track in his jurisdiction in and planes with accuracy. Registers colour
satisfactory and safe working condition by and light traces in drawings, project maps,
inspecting it regularly and getting flood surveys, cadastral surveys, etc. Visits
necessary repairs carried out immediately. area to be surveyed and carries out
Inspects railway track under his charge plotting, sketching, contouring, drawing
regularly to ensure that track bridges and etc. of territory on basis of control data
other structures are in good condition for and other relevant available material.
safe traffic. Supervises repairing of railway Collects, records and interprets air
track by getting worn out sleepers, rails photographs which lack in such details as
replaced, and stone ballast spread on small bridges, streams, rivulets, tracks or
track. Arranges for storage of required pillars on account of non-visibility from
materials such as sleepers, rails, nuts, photographic distances.
bolts, working tools etc. Arranges for
patrol of track during rains, snowfalls, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
floods etc. Reports to superior major Code 3112
damages to track, due to accidents,
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Title Civil Engineering 3112.0600

Technicians Surveyor, Tidal
Surveyor, Tidal prepares charts of tidal
3112.0400 behaviour in particular region of sea or
Topographical Auxiliary harbour for each year of coming five
years. Sets tidal machine on sea for
Topographical Auxiliary participates in automatic registering of both high and
field survey by traversing (computing low tides in graphic form. Interprets,
direct distances) levelling, rectangulation computes and feeds data to time
(determining a point from four ends) prediction machine to record tidal
recording angular and liner measurements frequency, depth, strength and volume of
and comparing readings with each year.

Code 3112 Code 3112
Title Civil Engineering Technicians Title Civil Engineering Technicians
3112.0500 3112.0701
Computer Topographical Assistant Laboratory and Field
Technician
Computer, Topographical, Computer
Geodetic computes topographical data Assistant Laboratory and Field Technician
received from survey parties in works in permanent, field and site
connection with figure, shape and laboratories. He is responsible to organize
structure of earth for mapping. Carries out and arrange the sample collection from
calculations using mathematical forms field or site and conduct the desired tests
and tables, concerning geographical field, in laboratory as and when required either
e.g. geomagnetism, gravity reduction tidal in field or permanent location utilizing the
analysis and prediction, etc. for guidance help and services of level‐1 Technician
of surveyors. Computes value of control under him.
points (longitudes and latitudes)
established on ground. Works out and Qualification Pack Details:
fixes triangulation of points (angles in QP NOS Reference CON/Q0402
relation to fixed locations) and of survey QP NOS Name Assistant Laboratory
parties and guides survey parties to and Field Technician
possible errors in establishing control NSQF Level 2
points or triangulations of certain
location. May use and construct
mathematical table. May be known as
Code 3112
Trigonometrical Computer according to
Title Civil Engineering
degree of responsibility.
Technicians
3112.9900
Code 3112
Title Civil Engineering Technicians Civil Engineering Technicians, Other
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Civil Engineering Technicians, other production, alterations or repairs using

includes all other Civil Engineering instruments such as voltmeter, ammeter,
Technicians engaged in construction, megger, etc. and has any defects
survey, and related fields of civil corrected. Maintains prescribed records.
engineering, not elsewhere classified. May undertake complicated installation,
maintenance and allied work personally to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: avoid mistakes and to train workers under
Code 3112 him. May be designated as Shift Engineer,
Title Civil Engineering Technician Power House; Maintenance Engineer,
Electrical etc., according to nature of
Family 3113 duties performed.
Electrical Engineering Technicians QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6803
QP NOS Name Maintenance
Electrical Engineering Technicians perform Technician Electrical
technical tasks to aid in electrical Level 4
engineering research, and in the design, NSQF Level 4
manufacture, assembly, construction,
operation, maintenance and repair of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
electrical equipment, facilities and Code 3113
distribution systems. Title Electrical Engineering
Technicians
3113.0101
3113.0102
Electrical Engineering,
Maintenance Technician Electrical
Technician/Maintenance
Technician Electrical Maintenance Technician Electrical is
responsible for providing assistance to the
Electrical Engineering, Technician; maintenance technicians in maintaining
Overseer, Electrical Engineering receives the Electrical/electronic systems of
instructions from senior engineer, studies equipment and machinery.
blue print and working details and directs
workers for proper execution of duties
allotted. Receives instructions verbally or
from duty chart, studies blueprints and
QP NOS Name Maintenance
working instructions as necessary and
Technician Electrical
determines method of work to be
Level 3
adopted. Instructs workers such as
NSQF Level 3
Electricians, Electrical Fitters, Turbine
Operator, Switch Board Operators, Lines
Men etc. and supervises their work. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Ensures correct manufacture and Code 3113
stipulated performance of equipment, or Title Electrical Engineering
scheduled generation and supply of Technicians
electricity, etc. according to nature of
work in which employed. Checks 3113.0111
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Technician Furnace Transformers: sections of underground cables, as

Ferro Alloys required for instructions to installation
crew. Consults Distribution Engineer on
Technician Furnace Transformers: Ferro difficulties encountered. May draft
Alloys maintains furnace transformers sketches to scale. May estimate labour
involved in Ferro Alloy operations. This and material costs, using price lists and
includes main receiving sub-station and records on previous projects. May inspect
furnace transformers (both HT and LT). completed installation of electrical
equipment and related building circuits to
verify conformance with specifications.
QP NOS Reference ISC/Q1103
QP NOS Name Technician Furnace ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Transformers: Ferro Code 3113
Alloys Title Electrical Engineering
NSQF Level 4 Technicians

Code 3113 Energy Auditor
Title Electrical Engineering
Technicians Energy Auditor inspects homes of utility
company customers to identify conditions
3113.0200 that cause energy waste and suggests
actions to reduce waste. Interviews
Electrical Technician (High Voltage)
customer to obtain data relating to
household energy use, such as type of
Electrical Technician (High Voltage) draws
heating system, number of persons at
up specifications and instructions for
home during day and prior heating costs.
installation of voltage transformers,
Draws sketch of house, measures house
overhead or under-ground cables and
perimeter, windows, and doors, using
related electrical equipment used, to
tape measure, and records dimensions on
conduct electrical energy from
sketch for use in heat-loss calculations.
transmission lines or high-voltage
Inspects areas of house, such as attics,
distribution lines to consumers. Studies
crawl spaces, and basements, and notes
work order to determine type of service,
conditions that contribute to energy
such as lighting or power for installation.
waste, such as loose-fitting windows,
Visits site of proposed installation and
uninsulated pipes, and deficient
draws rough sketch of location. Takes
insulation. Reads geyser to ascertain tank
measurements, such as street dimensions,
heat-loss rating and determine need for
distances to be spanned by wire and
tank insulation blanket. Confers with
cables or space available in existing
customer and recommends action to be
buildings and underground vaults which
taken to reduce energy waste, such as
affect installation and arrangement of
weather-stripping, reducing hot water
equipment. Estimates materials,
temperature setting, and adding
equipment and incidentals needed for
insulation. Gives customer pamphlets
installation. Draws master sketch-showing
describing energy conservation
relation of proposed installation to
improvements. Calculates area of
existing facilities. Makes other sketches
windows and house volume, using
pertaining to wiring connections or cross
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calculator, and records results on per training given by manufacturer in

computer input form to provide data for order to have zero un-scheduled
computer calculation of heat-loss downtime.
estimates that are sent to customer.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Reference ELE/Q2501
Code 3113 QP NOS Name Maintenance
Title Electrical Engineering Executive
Technicians NSQF Level 4

Machine Maintenance Technician Code 3113
Machine Maintenance Technician is Technicians
responsible for maintaining equipment
and electrical systems used in the 3113.0601
production process within factory Maintenance Technician
premises. The individual at work
undertakes preventive maintenance of Maintenance Technician is responsible for
machines as per the maintenance maintaining and repairing machines,
schedule and attends to any breakdown equipment and electrical systems installed
complaints raised by the production or at the factory premises. The individual at
testing departments. work undertakes periodical preventive
maintenance of machines as per the set
Qualification Pack Details: schedule for the electrical and mechanical
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q3701 systems installed in the factory. The
QP NOS Name Machine individual is also responsible for attending
Maintenance to any breakdown and repairs to restore
Technician temporary or permanent functioning or
NSQF Level 4 call expert for significant down time
problems.
Code 3113 Qualification Pack Details:
Title Electrical QP NOS Reference ELE/Q4501
Engineering Technicians QP NOS Name Maintenance
Technician
Maintenance Executive ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3113
Maintenance Executive handles routine, Title Electrical Engineering
preventive and breakdown maintenance Technicians
of machines on the shop floor, thereby,
ensuring trouble free production. The 3113.0701
individual at work is carries out scheduled Customer Inspection Technician
maintenance of machines used on shop
floor using manufacturers’ manual and as
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Customer Inspection Technician carries Title Electrical Engineering

out functional, environmental, safety and Technicians
ruggedness tests of the final product in 3113.0802
the presence of the customer, in order to Final Testing Technician
approve for dispatch. The individual at
work demonstrates the functioning of the Final Testing Technician inspects
final product manufactured to the assembled or PCBs to check conformance
customer and gets an approval for with specified standards. The individual at
dispatch. work is responsible for testing completed
PCB assemblies to ensure that they
Qualification Pack Details: performance as per specifications.
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q6501 Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Customer QP NOS Reference ELE/Q5402
Inspection QP NOS Name Final Testing
Technician Technician

Code 3113 Code 3113
Title Electrical Engineering Title Electrical
Technicians Engineering Technicians
3113.0801 3113.0803
In-process and Final Quality Automated Optical Inspection
Engineer Machine Operator
Quality Engineer and Final Quality Automated Optical Inspection Machine
Engineer ensures that quality standards Operator is also called ‘AOI Inspector’; the
are followed during the assembly process Automated Optical Inspection (AOI)
and at the final stage before dispatch. The Machine Operator conducts non-contact
individual at work sample checks final PCB tests on bare board and assembled
assembly for functional conformance as printed circuit boards (PCB) at different
well as visually before they are packed stages of PCB assembly. The individual at
and dispatched. The individual is work is responsible for testing the PCB at
responsible for ensuring total quality or several stages of assembly by using the
IPC or ISO standards compliance during AOI machine as well as conducting a visual
the assembly of PCBs. nspection to check for scratches, stains,
Qualification Pack Details: open, short, thinning solder, missing
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q5501 components, incorrect components and
QP NOS Name In-process and Final incorrect placing of components – that is
Quality Engineer parts with limited or known variations.
NSQF Level 5
Code 3113
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QP NOS Name AOI Machine verifying its performance against quality

Operator standards.
NSQF Level 4
Code 3113 QP NOS Name LED Luminaries
Title Electrical Testing and
Engineering Technicians Measurement
NSQF Level 4
3113.0901
Cluster In Charge ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3113
Cluster In Charge needs to ensure increase Title Electrical Engineering
in site uptime and reduce energy cost; Technicians
monitor preventive maintenance,
corrective maintenance and on-site repair, 3113.1002
through regular site visits and audits; LED Light Repair Technician
maintain hygiene of the tower site; train
site technicians; develop healthy LED Light Repair Technician is responsible
relationship with landlords and vendors; for mending the non-functional LED light.
handle all types of issues/fault on site and The individual at work checks the non-
control functional LED light in a systematic
other operational expenses. manner to find out the fault; dismantles it;
repairs the fault and reassemble the light
Qualification Pack Details: to make it functional.
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q4101
QP NOS Name Cluster In Qualification Pack Details:
Charge QP NOS Reference ELE/Q9302
NSQF Level 5 QP NOS Name Led Light Repair
Technician
Code 3113
Title Electrical Engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
3113.1001 Technicians3113.9900
LED Luminaries Testing and Electrical Technicians, Other
Measurement Technician
Electrical Technicians, Other include all
LED Luminaries Testing and Measurement other Electrical Technicians engaged in
Technician is responsible for testing LED research and testing in various fields of
luminaries using different testing electrical engineering, not elsewhere
equipment. The individual at work classified.
performs various tests on LED luminary
product to check specified parameters for Qualification Pack Details:
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QP NOS Reference reliability of prototype or production

QP NOS Name model. Analyses and interprets test data.
NSQF Level Adjusts, calibrates, aligns and modifies
circuit and components and records
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: effects on unit performance. Writes
Code 3113 technical reports and develops charts,
Title Electrical graphs and schematics to describe and
Engineering Technicians illustrate systems operating
characteristics, malfunctions, deviations
Family 3114 from design specifications and functional
limitations for consideration by
Electronics Engineering Technicians
professional engineering personnel in
broader determinations affecting systems
Electronics Engineering Technicians design and laboratory procedures. May
perform technical tasks to aid in electronic operate bench lathes, drills and other
research, and in the design, manufacture, machine tools to fabricate non-procurable
assembly, construction, operation, items, such as coils, terminal boards and
maintenance and repair of electronic chassis. May check out newly installed
equipment. equipment in airplanes, ships and
structure to evaluate system performance
3114.0100 under actual operating conditions. May
Electronics Technician instruct and supervise lower grade
technical personnel
Electronic, Technician applies electronic
theory, principles of electrical circuits, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
electrical testing procedures, engineering Code 3114
mathematics, physics and related subjects Title Electronics
to layout, build, test;, troubleshoot, repair and Telecommunications Engineering
and modify developmental and Technicians
production electronic equipment such as
computers, missile control 3114.0200
instrumentation and machine tool Television Chassis
numerical controls. Draws sketches to
Inspector/Television Technician
clarify design details and functional
Television Chassis Inspector inspects
criteria of electronic units. Assembles
television receivers during final assembly
experimental circuitry (bread board) or
for defective reception, loose components
complete prototype model according to
and incorrect wiring. Connects set to
engineering instructions, technical
electrical outlet and turns receiver
manuals and knowledge of electronic
controls, Examines reflection of televised
systems and components and their
picture in micro for specified horizontal
functions. Recommends changes in
and vertical hold tolerance, picture
circuitry or installation specifications to
quality, contrast and lightness. Taps
simplify assembly and maintenance. Sets
chassis and tubes with cork hammer and
up standard test apparatus or contrives
observes picture to note flutter that
test equipment and circuit, and conducts
indicates defective components. Examines
functional, operational, environmental
wiring, soldered joints and splices and
and life tests to evaluate performance and
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shakes components to locate defective network through periodic maintenance

connections. Traces wiring to verify activities and assisting in fault
connections between specified management in case of fault occurrence
components and ensures that wires of at radio locations. He is also responsible
specified colour codes follow wiring for accepting new sites from Projects
diagram. Marks type of defect requiring team and ensuring completion of
further testing adjustment or repair, on upgrade/change activities as required.
face of picture tube. May solder defective
connections and replace defective Qualification Pack Details:
components. QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6202
QP NOS Name Field
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Maintenance Engineer
Title Electronics
and Telecommunications Engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Title Electronics
3114.0601 and Telecommunications Engineering
BSS Support Engineer Technicians
BSS/BTS Support Engineer is responsible 3114.0801

for ensuring network uptime through ICT Engineer
preventive maintenance of BSC sites and
effective fault management in case of ICT Engineer is responsible for installing
fault occurrence. He also assists field and ensuring uptime of the assigned ICT
engineers in performing their assigned node/network segment, by undertaking
activities at BTS locations. preventive maintenance and fault
management activities. The ICT Engineer
Qualification Pack Details: is also responsible for performing
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6200 upgrades, capacity augmentation,
QP NOS Name BSS Support configuration changes and Point
Engineer Interconnect testing with minimal
NSQF Level 6 disruption of services. The ICT or
Information and Communication
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Technology equipment are
Code 3114 NodeB/eNodeB, IP and TDM transmission
Title Electronics equipment, IP and Packet Core switch,
and Telecommunications Engineering Cloud and Data Centre equipment
Technicians
3114.0701 QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6205
Field Maintenance Engineer QP NOS Name ICT Engineer
NSQF Level 6
Field Maintenance Engineer is responsible
for co-ordinating with the NOC and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
transmission team to ensure fault free Code 3114
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Title Electronics and connectivity and equipment fault in co-

Telecommunications Engineering ordination with NOC.
Technicians
3114.0802 QP NOS Reference TEL/Q0102
ICT Technician QP NOS Name Broadband
Technician
ICT Technician is responsible to maintain NSQF Level 4
the ICT nodes/installations live on 24x7
basis, observe and repair Level-1 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
faults/issues in installed ICT equipment at Code 3113
site, carry out specified preventive and Title Electrical Engineering Technicians
corrective maintenance procedures and
report relevant network incidents to the 3114.0901
supervisor in time for information as well Installation Engineer-L2 & L3
as response. ICT or Information and
Communication Technology refers to Installation Engineer is responsible for
NodeB/eNodeB, IP and TDM transmission installing L2 and L3 equipment in the site
equipment, IP and Packet Core switch, and carrying out site acceptance testing.
Cloud and Data Centre equipment. As an optional responsibility the engineer
may need to undertake commissioning of
Qualification Pack Details: the site based on network topology.
QP NOS Reference TEL/NQ6206
QP NOS Name ICT Qualification Pack Details:
Technician QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6301
NSQF Level 4 QP NOS Name Installation
Engineer-L2 & L3
Code 3114
Title Electronics and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Telecommunications Engineering Code 3114
Technicians Title Electronics and
Telecommunications Engineering
3114.0804 Technicians
Broadband Technician
3114.0902
Broadband Technician is responsible for Installation Engineer Installation
installation, configuration and testing of
Engineer-SDH and DWDM
CPE (modem, routers and switches) for
broadband access. He also establishes
Installation Engineer is responsible for
connectivity between CPE and end-user
installing SDH and DWDM equipment in
device (CPU, Laptop, tablets, Smart/IP TV
the site and carrying out site acceptance
etc.) at customer premises and carries out
testing. As an optional responsibility the
basic trouble-shooting for identifying,
engineer may need to undertake
localizing and rectifying cable,
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commissioning of the site based on Transmission Engineer is responsible for

network topology. maintaining uptime and quality of the
network (both media and equipment)
Qualification Pack Details: segment assigned to him by undertaking
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6300 periodic preventive maintenance
QP NOS Name Installation activities. He is to also ensure effective
Engineer-SDH & fault management in case of fault
DWDM occurrence and periodically carry out
NSQF Level 5 upgrade, capacity augmentation activities
as per transmission plan with no/minimal
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: disruption of services.
Code 3114
Title Electronics and Qualification Pack Details:
Telecommunications Engineering QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6203
Technicians QP NOS Name Transmission
Engineer
Product Specialist Engineer
Product Specialist Engineer is responsible Code 3114
for supporting field teams in prompt Title Electronics and
restoration of services in case of critical Telecommunications Engineering
and emergency faults. He also supports Technicians
roll-out of critical upgrades and new
technologies and provides 3114.1301
trainings/reading material to ensure Network Management Engineer
competence building in technical staff and
customers. Network Management Engineer is
responsible for provisioning of end to end
Qualification Pack Details: circuit and managing network elements
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q6204 from a Centralized server called Network
QP NOS Name Product Management System.
Specialist Engineer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Name Network
Code 3114 Management
Title Electronics and Engineer
Telecommunications Engineering NSQF Level 5
Technicians
3114.1201 Code 3114
Transmission Engineer Title Electronics and
Technicians
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3114.9900 accuracy required, process of work and

Electronics and other details to ensure correct
manufacture, repairs, overhaul or erection
work according to type of work to be
Technicians, Other done. Supervises workers, checks settings
of machines, dimensions, dismantling,
Electronics Technicians, Other include all assembly, adjustments, etc., with
other Electronics Technicians engaged in appropriate gauges, tools and instruments
research and testing in various fields of at different stages of work and guides
electronic engineering, not elsewhere workers to ensure stipulated performance
classified. and accuracy. Checks completed work,
makes any necessary adjustments or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: replacements and gets product approved.
Code 3114 Maintains log book and other reports in
Title Electronics and prescribed form. May prepare sketches.
Telecommunications Engineering May train workers for better
Technicians performance. May conduct trade tests for
recruitment or promotion of workers.
Family 3115 May prepare estimates of materials and
Mechanical Engineering cost.
Technicians
Mechanical Engineering Technicians QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6504
perform technical tasks to aid in QP NOS Name Supervisor
mechanical engineering research, and in R&D Testing
the design, manufacture, assembly, NSQF Level 5
construction, operation, maintenance and
repair of machines, components and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
mechanical equipment. Code 3115
3115.0101 Title Mechanical Engineering
Technicians
Mechanical Engineering
Technician/Supervisor R&D Testing
3115.0102
Mechanical Engineering, Technicians; Maintenance Technician-
Overseer, Mechanical Engineering Mechanical
manufactures, erects, repairs or overhauls
tools, equipment, machines, mechanical Maintenance Technician-Mechanical is
structure, etc. Receives instructions from responsible for maintaining the
appropriate authority. Studies drawings, mechanical systems of equipment and
sketches, specifications, available data, machinery. They use laid down
etc. and plans execution of work procedures, and knowledge of the
according to time schedule. Draws equipment to conduct routine
necessary stores, examines their maintenance and organize repairs. They
suitability, issue them to respective are also involved in control and
workers or senior mechanic. Instructs monitoring devices and occasionally in the
them on machine and tools to be used,
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manufacture of items that will help in the effective operation of the Body shop
maintenance. by satisfying customers ’expectations. The
individual should promote and develop an
Qualification Pack Details: environment where the employees can
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6802 excel. The individual should also maximise
QP NOS Name Maintenance the growth of revenue through new
Technician- customers/accounts.
Mechanical Level 4
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Name Body Shop In
Code 3115 Charge
Title Mechanical Engineering NSQF Level 7
Technicians

Maintenance Technician Assistant- Code 3115
Title Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical
Technicians
Maintenance Technician-Mechanical is
responsible for providing assistance to the 3115.0105
Maintenance Technicians in maintaining Workshop Manager
the mechanical systems of equipment and
machinery. Workshop Manager is also known as
Workshop In charge or Service Manager.
Qualification Pack Details: A Workshop Manager is responsible for
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6805 the overall management and service
QP NOS Name Maintenance aspects of a workshop. The individual
Technician- manages repair and maintenance of the
Mechanical Level 3 vehicles in the workshop and also ensures
NSQF Level 3 proper functioning of workshop as per the
guidelines of the OEM and manages
workshop personnel.
Code 3115
Title Mechanical Engineering Qualification Pack Details:
Technicians QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1606
QP NOS Name Workshop
Manager
3115.0104
NSQF Level 8
Body Shop In Charge
Body Shop In charge manages and
Code 3115
supervises functioning of Body Shop and
manages Body Shop personnel. The
Technicians
individual should maximise profit through
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3115.0201 Test Engineer Product/Vehicle

Automotive Engineering
Technician/Testing Manager Test Engineer Product/Vehicle is
responsible for conducting various indoor
Automotive Engineering Technician sets tests on automobile aggregates like
up and operates equipment to test engines, transmission system, braking
automobile parts and accessories system, fuel handling system, electrical
according to standard procedures to and electronic components, body frames
discover design and fabrication faults. etc. as well as testing of built up vehicle
Studies drawings, sketches, specifications prototypes in a simulated laboratory
set, and installs units such as assemblies, environment and on road setup, ensuring
gears, universal joints in testing proper setup of test apparatus,
equipment and machines and connects documenting test results and presenting
wiring, tubing, couplings and power first level analysis report to the Test
sources using hand tools. Operates test Manager.
equipment and machines to determine
factors such as stress, strain, pressure, Qualification Pack Details:
flow of fuel, oil and air, wear and usability QP NOS Reference ASC/Q8403
of installed units under conditions of heat, QP NOS Name Test
cold, high speeds and load. Conducts Engineer Product/Vehicle
investigations into and experimental tests NSQF Level 6
in development of new automotive
equipment and accessories to secure ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
more economical operating basis and Code 3115
lowering manufacturing cost. Supervises Title Mechanical Engineering
assembly and repair work, effects Technicians
necessary modifications and replacements
of parts and checks completed assembly 3115.0301
for efficiency of performances. Studies in Executive, Proto Manufacturing
detail costs involved and seeks lighter and
stronger metal parts in auto. May Executive, Proto Manufacturing needs to
specialize in testing or repairs of particular co-ordinate with different departments
type of auto equipment and accessories. and functions for manufacturing of
prototype vehicle/parts that will finally be
Qualification Pack Details: used for testing and validation.
QP NOS Name Testing Qualification Pack Details:
Manager QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6501
NSQF Level 7 QP NOS Name Executive,
Proto Manufacturing
Code 3115
Title Mechanical Engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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3115.0401 Title Mechanical Engineering

Method Study Executive Technicians
Method Study Executive needs to design, 3115.0601

develop, test, and evaluate integrated Master Auto Service
systems for managing industrial Technician/Auto Service Technician
production processes including human
work factors, quality control, inventory An Auto Service Technician Level 5 is
control, logistics and material flow, cost responsible for managing range of
analysis, and production co-ordination. diagnosis and repairs with a wide range of
specialized repair of mechanical, electrical
Qualification Pack Details: and electronic faults.
QP NOS Name Method Qualification Pack Details:
Study Executive QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1403
NSQF Level 5 QP NOS Name Auto Service
Technician Level 5
Code 3115
Title Mechanical Engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Manager Maintenance Mechanical
and Electrical 3115.0602
Individuals at this job are responsible for Auto Service Technical
maintaining status of continuous running Manager/Auto Service Technician
of equipment and machinery. They use
computerized systems to oversee routine An Auto Service Technician Level 6 is
maintenance and organize repairs. They responsible for managing advanced
are also involved in control and diagnosis and repairs. The individual
monitoring devices and occasionally in the carries out all types of diagnosis of faults
manufacture of items that will help in and repairs and is responsible for
maintenance. supervising work of other
Technicians/Senior Technicians.
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6801 Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Manager QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1404
Maintenance Mechanical & QP NOS Name Auto Service
Electrical Level 5 Technician Level 6

Code 3115 Code 3115
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Title Mechanical 3115.1100

Engineering Technicians Heating, Ventilation and
Refrigeration Engineering
3115.1000
Technician
Aeronautical Engineering
Technician Heating, Ventilation and Refrigeration
Engineering Technician tests efficiency of
Aeronautical Engineering Technician; heating and air-conditioning equipment
Laboratory Test Mechanic; Test Analyst, under stimulated operating conditions.
Aircraft sets up and operates equipment Connects heating and air-conditioning
to test metal aircraft parts, according to equipment to facilities, such as heating
standard procedures, to discover faults of unit, water lines and spray devices, to set
design and fabrication. Installs units such up control temperatures and moisture
as rib, assemblies, struts, landing gears, conditions. Constructs cardboard air ducts
valves, ducts, universal joints and motors and other accessories for use in testing
in testing equipment and machines and equipment. Couples gauges and
connects wiring, tubing, couplings and instruments to system and starts
power sources using hand tools. Operates equipment. Observes and records
test equipment and machines to readings of instruments such as
determine factors, such as stress, strain, thermometers, thermocouples, air flow
pressure turbulences, velocities, flow of meters, voltmeters ammeters, and
fuel, oil and air, wear and usability of pressure and draft gauges. Informs
installed units, under conditions of heat, supervisor of unusual noise and
cold, high speeds, torque and load. instrument readings during operation of
Measures induced variations from normal equipment. May plot recoded data.
with precision instruments such as
micrometres, venires, callipers, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
manometers, pressure gauzes, flow Code 3115
meters, strain gauzes, and dynamometers Title Mechanical Engineering
and records results for analysis by Technicians
engineering department. May develop
devices such as flat patterns, contour
3115.1200
templates and forming block, using hand
tools and machine tools, to make Die Designer
mechanical, sheet metal and plumbing
parts and assemblies for experimental test Die Designer develops plans for single
projects. stage or progressive stage dies for
stamping, forming, forging, or extrusion
presses, according to blueprints of
product and knowledge of press
Code 3115
characteristics and process limitations:
Drafts drawings of dies necessary to form
Technicians
complete forging, stamping, or other part.
Determines sequence and number of die
stages in which single or progressive
cutting, punching, and forming will be
accomplished, and type of die sets
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required to produce complete part, based primarily involves supervising all kinds of
on knowledge of dies, forming processes, machining and in-line inspection activities
and machines. Drafts scale drawings of for quality verification. He is also
each die set, delineating contours and responsible for the various
dimensions for manufacture of die. tool assembly processes.
Compares part drawings with wood
patterns of cast dies to determine Qualification Pack Details:
correctness of pattern dimensions and QP NOS Reference ASC/Q4102
form. May observe setup and try out of QP NOS Name Tool Room
newly developed die set in production Supervisor
machine to determine need for redesign NSQF Level 5
or readiness for production use.
Code 3115 Title Mechanical Engineering
Title Mechanical Technicians
Engineering Technicians
3115.1400
3115.1301 Loco Foreman
Tool Designer
Loco Foreman supervises and co-
Tool Room Designer has to interpret the ordinates work of all employees of loco-
customer requirement of tools and shed under his charge, inspects loco-
simulate the same using 3D and 2D engine, gets scheduled repairs carried out,
drawings through various computer aided maintains ready required stock of loco-
design tools to create a graphical model engine and details them according to
on exact specifications for the instructions. Details engine crew for duty
manufacturing of Tool and Die according to scheduled. Inspects
locomotive before run to ensure that it is
Qualification Pack Details: equipped with fuel, water and other
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q4001 supplies, and is in perfect running
QP NOS Name Tool condition, examines locomotives after run
Designer by tapping parts such as rods, wheels and
NSQF Level 5 bolts with hammer to detect rupture,
looseness or cracks. Measures wheel
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: flanges with callipers and depth gauge to
Code 3115 detect excessive wear or flat spots, directs
Title Mechanical Engineering or guides Fitter-Loco to undertake minor
Technicians repairs. Reports major defects to superior
3115.1302 officers for replacement of defective or
broken stock of fuel such as coal, oil and
Tool Room Supervisor
other material etc. and arranges issues
economically. Maintains and equips relief
Tool Room Supervisor oversees
train and attends accidents and joint
operations of different machine tools
enquiries. May accompany Driver,
performed both manually and through
automatic/CNC machines/robots. His role
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Locomotive on special occasions or in important trains using hammer, gauges

emergency. and other tools to detect mechanical
defects or deficiencies, if any. Gets minor
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: defects or deficiencies removed by Fitter
Code 3115 Railway Carriage and Waggon and submits
Title Mechanical Engineering fitness certificates or defect report to
Technicians higher authorities. Detaches coaches
which are unsafe for further running or
3115.1500 requiring major repairs. Refers
complicated cases to Head Train
Yard Foreman, Railway
Examiner.
Yard Foreman Railway; supervises and co-
ordinates activities of yard staff, engaged ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
in formation and breaking up of goods and Code 3115
passenger trains in marshalling order, Title Mechanical Engineering
according to instructions of Yard Master, Technicians
and arranges for washing and cleaning of
coaches. Ascertains that shift workers 3115.9900
report as scheduled, and obtains Mechanical Engineering
replacement if necessary. Ensures that all Technicians, Other
incoming and outgoing trains are properly Mechanical Engineering Technicians,
attended and checked by rolling stock other include all other Mechanical
staff ‘ on ‘duty, as well as stationery stock Engineering Technicians engaged in
of empty coaches are kept clear and are manufacture, research, testing and other
properly cleaned and washed. May fields of mechanical engineering, not
arrange formation of special trains elsewhere classified.
required for special occasions such as
melas, marriages and emergencies. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3115
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Mechanical Engineering
Code 3115 Technicians
Technicians Family 3116
Chemical Engineering Technicians
3115.1600
Train Examiner Chemical Engineering Technicians perform
technical tasks to aid in chemical
Train Examiner examines all trains and engineering research, and in the design,
ensures that they are fit to run and that manufacture, construction, operation,
they fulfil required conditions. Attends to maintenance and repair of chemical plant.
all incoming and outgoing trains at
important railway stations. Supervises
work of staff, details them for 3116.0100
examination of couplings, wheels, hooks, Laboratory Assistant, Glass and
vacuum pipes etc. of all passenger and Ceramics
goods trains, coaches and parts thereof of
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Laboratory Assistant, Glass and Ceramics fermentation, putrefaction etc. to senior

conducts routine tests of silica, clay and officers. Washes and cleans apparatus,
other ingredients in laboratories for keeps them in safe custody and maintains
manufacturing glass and ceramic records as necessary. Keeps laboratory
products. Sets up apparatus required for clean and tidy. May prepare standard
performing test to determine properties solution regents and other testing media.
of clay, silica, etc. Prepares solution and
reagents. Maintains charts and tables for ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
data observed during experimentation. Code 2145
May undertake tests in laboratory Title Chemical Engineers
independently.
3116.0300
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Laboratory Assistant, Chemical
Code 3116
Engineering General
Title Chemical Engineering
Technicians
Laboratory Assistant, Chemical
Engineering, General conducts chemical
3116.0200 and physical laboratory tests and makes
Laboratory Assistant, Food and qualitative and quantitative analysis of
Beverages/Chemist/Analytical material for purposes such as
Supervisor/Lab Chemist development of new products, materials,
and processing methods and for
Laboratory Assistant, Food and Beverages maintenance of health and safety
sets equipment and apparatus and standards, working under Biochemists;
conducts routine test of food, drinks and Chemists, Analytical; Chemists, Inorganic;
other edible in laboratory to determine Chemists, Organic; or Chemists, Physical.
their properties, nutritional value, Sets up laboratory equipment and
alcoholic contents etc. and to ensure that instruments, such as ovens, leaching
they conform to prescribed standards or drums, gas cylinders, kilns vacuum
have not been adulterated. Sets and chambers autoclaves, pyrometers and gas
operates required apparatus such as analyser. Analyses products, such as
heaters, hydrometers, thermostats, drugs, plastics, dyes and paints to
vacuum pumps etc. depending on nature determine strength, purity and other
of test and type of material to be tested characteristics of chemical contents. Tests
such as edibles, butter, milk, cold drinks ores, minerals, gases and other materials
etc. Performs routine tests of food, for presence and percentage of elements
beverages, drinks and edibles by chemical and substance, such as Carbon, Tungsten,
processes for determining melting points, nitrogen, iron, gold or nickel. Prepares
specific gravity, boiling point, reaction chemical solutions for use in processing
with chemicals and other factors as materials, such as textile, detergents,
directed by Chemists or Food Technologist paper, felt etc., following standard
to find their properties, nutritional value, formulas.
alcoholic contents etc. Ensures that food
and beverages tested conform to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
prescribed standards, as stated on labels. Code 3116
Reports cases of adulteration,
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Title Chemical Engineering such as boiling, vapour, freeze,

Technicians condensation, flash and aniline points,
viscosity, specific gravity, penetration,
3116.0400 doctor solution, distillation and corrosion,
Core Analyst, Petrol and Natural using test and laboratory equipment, such
as hydrometers, fractionators, factional
Gas
distillation apparatus and analytical scales.
Analyses contents of products to
Core Analyst, Petrol and Natural Gas
determine presence of gases, such as
analyses cores taken form sub-surface
propane, isobutane, butane, isopentane,
earth formations for porosity,
and ethane using appropriate distillation
permeability, oil or water saturation,
columns. Determines hydro carbon
combustible gas content and amount of
composition of gasolines, blending stocks,
gas by volume to determine productivity
and gases using fractional distillation
of oil or gas bearing formations. Cleans
equipment and mass spectrometer.
cores with knife or scraper or breaks off
Operates fractional columns to separate
outside surface with hammer to remove
crude oil into oils with different boiling
drilling fluid deposits. Examines cores
points to determine their properties.
under ultra violet light for fluorescence
Analyses composition of products to
indicating presence of oil. Heats cores in
determine quantitative presence of gum,
retort, condenses oil or vapours and
sulphur, aromatics olefins, water and
measures volume of condensates using
sediment. Compares colour of liquid
balance scales and other instruments.
product with charts to determine
Interprets findings to evaluate productive
processing factors measurable by colour.
potential of oil or gas bearing formation.
Compares tests results with specifications
and recommends processing changes to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: improve and control quality of products.
Code 3116 May test sub-surface cores during drilling
Title Chemical Engineering Technicians operations.

Laboratory Assistant, Petroleum Code 3116
and Lubricants Title Chemical Engineering Technicians
Laboratory Assistant, Petroleum and 3116.0600

Lubricants; Crude Tester; Oil Tester; Gas Chemist, Water Purification/Water
Analyst (Petroleum refining) tests and
Treatment
analyses samples of crude oil and
petroleum products during processing
Chemist, Water Purification; analyses
stages, using laboratory apparatus and
water in purification plant to control
testing equipment and following standard
chemical processes which soften it or
test procedures to determine physical and
make it suitable for drinking: Analyses
chemical properties and ensures
samples of filtered water to ensure that
prescribed standards of products
quantities of solids left in suspension are
manufactured. Tests samples of crude and
below prescribed limits. Determines
blended oils, gases, asphalts, and pressure
amounts of liquid chlorine to be used in
distillates to determine characteristics,
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chlorinators to destroy microbes and transporting and storing oil and natural
other harmful organisms, basing amounts gas, and for extraction of metals from
on findings of MICROBIOLOGIST. ores.
Determines kinds and amounts of
chemicals to be used in removing 3117.0100
minerals, acids, salts, and other inorganic Rock Slicer
compounds from water to soften it. Tests
samples extracted from various points in Rock Slicer; Section Cutter Prepares thin
distribution system, such as mains, tanks, sections of rocks or minerals and grain
pumps, and outlets, to discover possible mounts for identification of rocks and ores
sources of water contamination. and for microscopic study and analysis.
Holds small chips of rocks and grinds then
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: on rotating wheels with carborundum
Code 3116 powder to reduce thickness. Polishes one
Title Chemical Engineering Technicians surface of chip by hand grinding on glass
plate and mounds (fixes) thin rock slice on
3116.9900 glass slide with Canada balsam (gum).
Chemical Engineering Technicians, Grinds other surface of chip to attain
Other/Chemical Process desired thickness and then covers it on
top with another glass slide (cover slip)
Technicians
with Canada balsam. Grinds other surface
to attain desired thickness of chip. Covers
Chemical Engineering Technicians, Other
section by cover glass with Canada
include all other Chemical Engineering
balsam. Fixes labels for marking. Marks
Technicians engaged in manufacture,
glass slide with diamond pencil for
research, processing and other fields of
numbering. Makes section finally ready
chemical engineering, not elsewhere
for microscopic study.
classified.
Code 3117
Code 3116
Title Mining and Metallurgical
Title Chemical Engineering Technicians
Technicians
Family 3117
3117.0200
Mining and Metallurgical Petroleum and Natural Gas
Technicians Extraction Technician
Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction

Mining and Metallurgical Technicians
Technician records pressure,
perform technical tasks to assist in
temperatures and other characteristics of
research and experiments related to
oil and gas well boreholes of producing
metallurgy, in improving methods of
wells using special surface instruments
extracting solid minerals, oil and gas, and
and interprets findings for use in
in the design, construction, operation,
determining further drilling producing
maintenance and repair of mines and
procedures. Directs workers in assembling
mine installations, of systems for
wire-line hosting gear and attaching line
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to instruments. Gives directions to Hoist ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Operator to lower clinograph (a form of Code 3117
adjustable setsquare, the two sides Title Mining and Metallurgical
forming the right-angle being fixed while Technicians
the third size is adjustable) into well to
determine variation of well from vertical 3117.9900
line (instrument records variation on
Mining and Metallurgical
chart). Informs Rotary Driller of variation
from vertical line. Lowers weighted wire Technicians, Other
into well and reads depth of well from
recording wheel. Lowers depth bomb into Mining and Metallurgical Technicians,
well that records pressure at various Other include all other mining and
depths to determine rate of natural flow Metallurgical Technicians engaged in
of oil from well. Lowers thermometers extraction and processing of minerals,
and other instruments with accompanying manufacture, research, testing, etc. of
recording devices through tubing, casing, metals and alloys, not elsewhere
drill pipe or open bore hole. Raises classified.
instruments from well and removes chart
recording. Measures, converts, records ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and interprets data for use by engineering Code 3117
personnel and management in Title Mining and Metallurgical
determining drilling or production Technicians
procedure. May calibrate recording
devices. May repair and maintain Family 3118
instruments. Draughtspersons
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Draughtspersons prepare technical

Code 3117 drawings, maps and illustrations from
Title Mining and Metallurgical sketches, measurements and other data,
Technicians and copy final drawings and paintings
onto printing plates.
3117.0300
Laboratory Assistant, Metallurgical 3118.0100
Draughtsperson, Architectural
Laboratory Assistant, Metallurgical
conducts routine tests of metals and Draughtsman Architectural Prepares
alloys to determine their physical and drawings of buildings, parks, gardens,
chemical properties. Collects metallic monuments etc. from sketches, designs or
wastes, metal samples or ores to be data for construction. Studies notes,
examined. Sets up scientific equipment sketches and other engineering data of
required for testing. Assist Metallurgist in buildings, parks, gardens, monuments,
testing and analysing different types of etc. to be constructed. Draws sketches of
metals, their by-products, waste and required construction according to
alloys. May conduct examination of directions of Architect to suit purpose and
metals on his initiative independently. environment; alters them if directed and
get them approved by him. Draws to scale
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drawings according to approved sketches Plumbing Draftsman

showing plan, elevations, settings,
arrangements etc. as necessary. May Plumbing Draftsman is responsible for
trace drawing and make blue prints. May preparation of drawings of related to
prepare architectural designs, may plumbing projects as per instructions.
prepare estimate schedules for material
and labour. May prepare perspectives Qualification Pack Details:
designs and render them in colour of QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0201
monochrome. May prepare model of QP NOS Name Plumbing
constructions work. May work as Draftsman
Draughtsman Civil. NSQF Level 5

Code 3118 Code 3118
Title Draughtspersons Title Draughtspersons
3118.0200 3118.0300
Draughtsperson, Civil Draughtsperson, Electrical
Draughtsman, Civil prepares drawings of Draughtsman, Electrical prepares
buildings, stores, high ways, dams, drawings, diagrams of wirings of buildings,
culverts, etc. from sketches, notes or data factories, high tension and low tension
for purposes of construction or lines, appliances, motors, generators and
alternations. Takes instructions form Civil other electrical equipment and goods
Engineer studies sketches and calculates from sketches, designs, data or sample for
dimensions from notes or data. Draws to purposes of manufacture, installation,
given scale different elevations, plan, operation or repairs. Receives instructions
sectional views etc. of desired from appropriate authority and studies
construction using drawing instruments. design, sketches, notes, data etc. Draws to
Draws detailed drawings of specific scale wiring diagrams, assembly
portions as required. Indicates types of arrangement and other drawings showing
materials to be used, artistic and electrical connections fittings, sectional
structural features, etc. in drawing as view etc. as required. Paints (writes)
necessary. May do tracing and blue necessary instructions on drawing such as
printing. May reduce or enlarge drawings. number of wire, type of insulation etc. to
May prepare or check estimate schedules clearly indicate required details. May
for cost of materials and labour. May calculate details from available
prepare tender schedules and draft information by application of standard
agreements. May work as Draughtsman formulae. May trace and prepare blue
Architectural. prints. May prepare plans of electrical
lifts. May prepare estimates, tender
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: schedules and draft agreements.
Code 3118
Title Draughtspersons ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3118
3118.0201 Title Draughtspersons
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Draftsman Code 3118
Title Draughtspersons
Draftsman is also called, ‘Design
Developer’, the Draftsman 3118.0401
makes/modifies electrical system Draughtsperson, Mechanical
drawings of control panels with
application in various sectors. The Draughtsman, Mechanical prepares
individual at work develops electrical drawings of machines, plants, mechanical
system drawings based on panel components, equipment, etc. from
requirements of the customer, as sketches, notes, data or sample for
communicated by the Design Engineer. purposes of manufacture or repairs. Takes
This drawing is then verified by the Design instructions from Mechanical Engineer
Engineer and used by the production and calculates dimensions as required,
team in order to assemble the control from available materials (notes, data etc.)
panel. or sample. Draws to scale detailed
drawings, assembly drawings, showing
Qualification Pack Details: plan, elevations, sectional views etc.
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q7101 according to nature of work and
QP NOS Name Draftsman operations required. Prints (writes)
NSQF Level 5 dimensions, tolerances, material to be
used and other details to gives clear
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: picture and facilitate understanding.
Code 3118 Maintains copies of drawings and makes
Title Draughtspersons blue prints. May trace drawings. May
design simple mechanical parts. May
3118.0302 prepare estimates for materials and
labour required. May specialize in making
Physical Design Engineer
drawings of jigs and tools and be
Physical Design Engineer is responsible for
converting the circuit design to a
geometric representation for Qualification Pack Details:
manufacturing the integrated circuit (IC). QP NOS Reference ASC/Q8201
The individual at work understands the QP NOS Name Draughtsman
functional design of IC, converts them into NSQF Level 4
geometric representation to enable
Integrated Circuit manufacturing process. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
The individual is responsible for design, Code 3118
validation and verification of the Title Draughtspersons
integrated circuit layout.
3118.0402
Qualification Pack Details: Draughtsman-Mechanical
QP NOS Name Physical Draughtsman-Mechanical selects the
Design Engineer appropriate equipment and drawing
NSQF Level 5 software to use based on the type and
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complexity of the drawing functions to be ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

carried out and the use of a CAD system Code 3118
linked bills of material, file management Title Draughtspersons
and associated customization of installed
software including the use of macros,
3118.0600
menus and default settings.
Draughtsperson, Topographical
Draughtsman, Topographical Sketches
QP NOS Reference CSC/Q 0402
topographical drawings to scale in
QP NOS Name Draughtsman-
different colours using blue print prepared
Mechanical
from field plane tables. Carries out
NSQF Level 4
independently projection of small scale
map to predetermined size, incorporating
features covered in survey, producing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: total geographical effect by hill shading,
Code 3118 giving contours, profile, cross sections,
Title Draughtspersons authorised symbols, etc. Uses grid tables,
projection table compasses, pantograph,
3118.0500 planimeter, etc.
Draught person, Structural
Draughtsman, Structural prepares Code 3118
drawings of bridges, steel structures, roof Title Draughtspersons
tresses etc. From sketches, designs or
data for purposes of construction, 3118.0700
alteration or repairs. Studies sketches,
Lithographic Designer
data, notes etc. and receives instructions
from Structural or Mechanical Engineers
Lithographic Artist; Crayon Artist; crayon
regarding details and types of drawings to
lithographer; lithographic designer
be made. Calculates dimensions as
produces key pattern by copying or
necessary from available notes, data etc.
creating original designs on prepared
and by application of standard formulae.
medium (polished of grained stone, zinc
Draws to scale detail, assembly and
or aluminium, transfer or glazed paper)
arrangement drawings showing sectional
with soft greasy crayons for subsequent
plan and other views as directed and
processing and printing.
prints (writes) necessary instructions
regarding materials to be used, limits,
assembly etc. to clearly indicate all ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
aspects of structure to be manufactured. Code 3118
May prepare estimate and operation Title Draughtspersons
schedules for labour and material costs.
May prepare tender schedule and draft 3118.0800
agreements. May prepare tables showing Tracer
requirements of bars, their numbers, sizes
and shapes. May trace and make blue Tracer makes copies of plans and
prints. drawings from original by spreading
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tracing paper or cloth on original and Removes exposed paper from frame and
tracing in ink or pencil. Places original develops it in fixing bath (developer).
drawing on drawing board and secures it Washes fixed or printed paper (blue print)
with drawing pins. Spreads tracing paper in water and dries it in shade or in hot
(transparent paper) or tracing cloth on chamber. May place role of sensitive
original drawings. Traces outlines and paper and original together, expose for
other details of original drawing on tracing specified period and feedback original
paper with pencil or special ink. Checks every time as it comes out of delivery and
and ensures that tracings contain if engaged in preparing blue prints by
complete and accurate details as shown in automatic printing machine. May develop
original. May trace drawings on tracing exposed sensitized paper with fumes of
tables or tracing boxes fitted with liquid ammonia either separately in
reflected or electric light arrangement. special chamber or in second chamber of
May operate pantograph machine to automatic printing machine if provided.
make enlarged copies of maps, layouts, May prepare sensitive paper with special
plans etc. and compute area. May print chemical solution. May clean and oil
letters uniformly or plans and sketches printing trolley and frame. May be
using special printing set. May take out designated as Ferro-printer, Ammonia
blue prints, ammonia prints and Ferro Printer, etc., according to type of printing
prints from tracings using printing frame material used.
or machine.
Code 3118 Title Draughtspersons
Title Draughtspersons
3118.9900
3118.0900 Draughtspersons, Other
Blue Printer
Draughtspersons, Other includes all other
Blue Printer prepares prints of drawings draughtsmen engaged in preparing
and sketches on sensitized paper (blue drawings, maps and like sketches, not
printing paper) using printing frames or elsewhere classified.
machines. Turns printing frame to get
glass side facing ground. Places original ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
drawing or sketch on glass of printing Code 3118
frame to serve as original and spreads Title Draughtspersons
sensitive paper (special type of blue
printing paper) over it. Closes door of
printing frame tightly using paper sheets Family 3119
and felt strips. Pushes trolley frame (in
which printing frame is fitted) to sun light Physical and Engineering Science
and tilts printing frame to bring glass
Technicians, Not Elsewhere
surface to face sun light and tighten it
there. Exposes frame to sun light for fixed Classified
period as directed depending on season
and type of sensitive paper used.
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This family covers Physical and 3119.0200

Engineering Science Technicians not Forensic Science Technician
classified elsewhere. For instance, the
group includes those who assist scientists Forensic Science Technicians collects,
and engineers engaged in developing identifies, classifies, and analyses physical
procedures or conducting research on evidence related to criminal
safety, biomedical, environmental or investigations. Performs tests on weapons
industrial and production engineering. or substances, such as fibre, hair, and
tissue to determine significance to
3119.0100 investigation. May testify as expert
Laboratory Assistant, Engineering witnesses on evidence or crime laboratory
techniques. May serve as specialist in area
Laboratory Assistant, Engineering fits and of expertise, such as ballistics,
sets model engine, machines, Theodolite, fingerprinting, handwriting, or
meters and other equipment for biochemistry. Analyses and classifies
conducting experiments and for biological fluids using DNA typing or
demonstration in engineering laboratory. serological techniques. Analyses gunshot
Sets up in position required apparatus and residue and bullet paths in order to
instruments either inside laboratory or in determine how shootings occurred.
open as necessary and makes necessary Analyses handwritten and machine-
connections with pumps, gauges, vacuum produced textual evidence to decipher
pipe, electrical lines etc. as required. altered or obliterated text or to determine
Conducts routine experiments to explain authorship, age, and/or source. Collects
or establish theoretical principles or evidence from crime scenes, storing it in
observe performance, determine horse conditions that preserve its integrity.
power, forces focal length, speed, effect Collects impressions of dust from surfaces
of magnetism, pressure, vacuum, etc. as in order to obtain and identify
required. Maintains records of fingerprints. Confers with ballistics,
observations for calculation and reference fingerprinting, handwriting, documents,
purposes. Assists engineers in conducting electronics, medical, chemical, or
study or research on engineering metallurgical experts concerning evidence
problems. May clean lenses and and its interpretation. Determines types
instruments and oil and grease machinery of bullets used in shooting and if fired
to maintain them in good condition. May from a specific weapon. Examines physical
do minor repairs to equipment and evidence such as hair, fibre, wood or soil
apparatus. May maintain inventory of residues in order to obtain information
apparatus and equipment and replace about its source and composition.
defective ones. May specialize in any
particular branch of engineering ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
laboratory and be designated accordingly. Code 3119
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Technicians, n.e.c
Code 3119
Title Physical and Engineering 3119.0300
Science Technicians, n.e.c Fingerprint Expert
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Finger Print Expert examines fingerprints or signature of concerned persons. Notes

in criminal investigation and for carefully suspicious retouching, erasures,
identifying persons. Examines finger prints obliterations, etc. Takes photograph of
impressions visually or with magnifying document under ultra violet ray or other
glass and scientific apparatus to find out filtered lights to make super imposed
their characteristic. Classifies and arranges writing disappear to reveal original
finger print impressions according to writing. Determines genuineness or
grouping depending on their forgery of signatures and writings by
characteristics. Compares these identifying feature using microscope.
fingerprints with those on record to Reports findings with reasons to courts or
establish identity of persons. Examines other judicial authorities. Maintains
finger print impressions found at scene of record of photographs or interesting
crime with powerful light and scientific forged documents, signatures, letters; etc.
apparatus such as magnifying, glass, May establish re-use of cancelled postage
microscope, etc. and gets them or other stamps. M ay attend court to give
photographed. Checks and compares evidence.
photo impressions with those of known
criminals on file of police to establish ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
identity. Assists court in identifying thumb Code 3119
impressions in forgery and impersonation Title Physical and Engineering Science
cases by comparing disputed impressions Technicians, n.e.c
with admitted ones. Attends court when
required to give evidence in criminal or 3119.0500
civil cases to prove identity of
Impression Taker
impressions. May examine palm and
identify footprints by tracing, tracking,
Impression Taker (inscription) takes ink
casting etc. May take photographs of
impression of inscriptions found on
impressions and develop them to locate
temple walls, stone slabs, pillars and other
fugitives, absconders, establish identity of
monuments on paper as required by
dead persons etc.
Epigraphist. Places wet paper on inscribed
portion of stone or metal plate. Beats
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: paper over inscribed portion with hand
Code 3119 brush so that paper gets into incision of
Title Physical and Engineering Science engraved letters and applies black ink on
Technicians, n.e.c surface of paper. Removes inked paper
from stone inscription, showing real
3119.0400 inscriptions in white against black
Handwriting Expert background. Hands over paper containing
inscription to Epigraphist for deciphering.
Handwriting Expert; Document Examiner
examines and identifies handwriting for ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
detecting forgery. Studies hand written Code 3119
letters, documents, etc. to ascertain their Title Physical and Engineering Science
genuineness. Examines and compares Technicians, n.e.c
hand writing or signature on letters,
documents etc. referred to with writings
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3119.0600 or other changes to increase production

Weather Observer or improve standards. Aids in planning
work assignments in accordance with
Weather Observer; Meteorological worker performance, machine capacity,
Technician observes and records weather production schedules, and anticipated
conditions for use in forecasting. delays.
Periodically observes general weather, sky
and visibility conditions, and reads ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
weather instruments including Code 3119
thermometers, barometers, and Title Physical and Engineering Science
hygrometers to ascertain elements, such Technicians, n.e.c
as temperature, barometric pressure,
humidity, wind velocity, and precipitation. 3119.0800
Transmits and receives weather data from Fire Prevention Officer
other stations over fax machine or e-
mails. May collect upper air data on Fire Prevention Officer; Fire Station
temperature, humidity, and winds, using Officer detects and eliminates or reduces
weather balloon and radio sound fire hazards in industrial plants, factories,
equipment. May conduct pilot briefings. warehouses, place of public assembly and
other establishments. Inspects fire
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: extinguishing and fire prevention
Code 3119 equipment at regular intervals.
Title Physical and Engineering Science Determines temperature, pressure etc.
Technicians, n.e.c using instruments and by special tests to
study and investigate conditions and
3119.0700 practices likely to cause fires and reports
Methods, Time and Motion Study findings and recommends fire preventive
measures, such as provision for exits,
Technician
adequate floor area and height of
building, storage of combustible and
Methods and Time and Motion Study
explosive materials at required distance
Technician studies and records time,
and under proper conditions, provision of
motion methods and speed involved in
hydrants and water supply resources etc.
performance of maintenance, production,
to eliminate undesirable conditions. May
clerical and other worker operations to
establish and operate fire safety
establish standard production rate and to
programmes. May train personnel in fire-
improve efficiency. Prepares charts,
fighting and guide operations in case of a
graphs, and diagrams to illustrate work
fire.
flow routing, floor lay outs, material
handling, and machine utilisation.
Observes workers operating equipment or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
performing task to determine time Code 3119
involved and fatigue rate, using Title Physical and Engineering Science
stopwatch, electrical recorder, and similar Technicians, n.e.c
instrument. Recommends revision of
methods of operation or material 3119.0900
handling, alterations in equipment lay out, Fire Officer
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Fire Officer directs fire-fighting and rescue standards, or inspect fire prevention
operations, trains fire-fighting personnel systems and investigate fire sites to
and maintains fire-fighting appliances and determine cause of fire not elsewhere
equipment in operational condition. classified.
Studies fire reports and addresses from
Fireman on watch. Decides nature of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
operation and proceeds on fire-fighting Code 3119
vehicle to the scene of fire with required Title Physical and Engineering Science
number of fire-fighting personnel and Technicians, n.e.c
equipment. Assesses intensity of fire and
rescue operations required and deploys 3119.1100
men and equipment for its control.
Laser Technician
Cordons off area, and directs operations
to extinguish the fire with water or
Laser Technician constructs and tests
chemicals or use of portable fire
prototype gas or solid-state laser devices,
extinguishers as appropriate and orders
applying theory and principles of laser
demolition of any part of building and
engineering and electronic circuits:
structures to prevent further spread of
Reviews project instructions, such as
fire. Arranges and aids rescue operations
assembly layout, blueprints, and sketches,
to rescue entrapped men, animals,
and confers with engineering personnel to
property and to render first aid to injured.
clarify laser device specifications.
Investigates causes of fire and arson and
Interprets production details, such as
submits report as required. Performs
dimensions and functional requirements,
other services during emergencies or
for workers engaged in grinding mirror
natural calamities where specialized
blanks, coating mirror surfaces, and
equipment is useful such as rescuing
machining metal parts. Installs and aligns
people in danger of flood or storm,
optical parts, such as mirrors and wave
manning hoses to control rioters, and
plates, in laser body, using precision
extricating persons or animals from places
instruments. Turns controls of vacuum
not easily accessible.
pump and gas transfer equipment to
purge, evacuate, and fill laser body with
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: specified volume and pressure of gases,
Code 3119 such as helium, neon, or carbon dioxide,
Title Physical and Engineering Science to test laser beam. Assembles completed
Technicians, n.e.c laser body in chassis, and installs and
aligns electronic components, tubing, and
3119.1000 wiring to connect controls, such as valves,
Fire Inspectors, Other regulators, dials, and switches. Sets up
precision electronic and optical
Fire Inspectors, Other include all other instruments to test laser device, using
associate professionals engaged in specified electrical or optical inputs. Tests
government, industrial and other laser for gas leaks, using leak detector.
enterprises, who inspect different Analyses test data and reports results to
structures to ensure compliance with engineering personnel.
central/state government laws and with
approved plans, specifications and
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: miners working in underground and

Code 3119 surface mines and quarries.
Technicians, n.e.c 3121.0100
Supervisor and Foreman, Mining
3119.9900 and Quarrying
Optical and Electronic Equipment
Controllers, Other Supervisor and Foreman, Mining and
Quarrying supervises and guides workers
Optical and Electronic Equipment engaged in various mining and quarrying
Operators, other include all other operations and ensures compliance with
Technicians engaged in optical and safety and mining rules and regulations.
electronic equipment operations not Collects information of workers present
elsewhere classified. on duty in his section and allots duties to
different Sirdars or head workmen
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: according to nature of tasks to be
Code 3119 performed. Ensures application of
Title Physical and Engineering Science prescribed safety measures and
Technicians, n.e.c compliance with mining rules and
regulations in his section. Visits different
portions of his section, guides workers as
Group 312
necessary and collects necessary
Mining, Manufacturing and information. Keeps in touch with surface,
Construction Supervisors if working underground, arranges proper
loading and unloading, dewatering and
Mining, Manufacturing and Construction other mining operations. Maintains
Supervisors co-ordinate, supervise, prescribed records, submits returns and
control and schedule the activities of ensures proper discipline, within his
workers in manufacturing, mining and section. Co-ordinates functions with other
construction operations. sections and takes emergency measures
as and when required. May be designated
Occupations in this Group are classified according to section or work supervised.
into the following Families: (Excluded are other mining and quarrying
supervisory staff, described separately).
3121 Mining Supervisors
3122 Manufacturing Supervisors ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3121
3123 Construction Supervisors
Title Mining Supervisors
Family 3121 3121.0200

Mining Supervisors Supervisor and Foreman, Well
Drilling
Mining supervisors oversee mining and
quarrying operations and directly Supervisor and Foreman, Well Drilling
supervise and co-ordinate the activities of supervises and guides workers engaged in
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well drilling, well pulling, cementing and workers. May be designated according to
like operations and keeps liaison between mineral treated or work supervised.
workers and senior staff. Guides workers (Excluded are chemists, laboratory
in setting drilling rigs, selecting cutters to workers and other supervisory staff in
suit earth’s strata, getting drillings tested, mineral treating described separately).
fitting pipes and tubes, cementing, etc.,
according to section in which posted and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
duties assigned. Decides plan of work, Code 3121
arranges for tools, equipment and Title Mining Supervisor
accessories required and ensures proper
working. Informs working difficulties to 3121.0400
senior staff and assists in getting them
Overman, Colliery
removed. Maintains necessary records
and registers and submits prescribed
Overman, Colliery; Mine Foreman guides
returns. May assist workers and senior
and supervises extraction of coal, mineral,
staff in their work. May be designated
timbering, etc. in his section of mine and
according to nature of work or section
ensures compliance of safety measures.
supervised. (Excluded are other well
Supervises setting of supports for securing
drilling supervisory staff, described
roof and walls of work face. Ensures that
separately).
air crossing, door, brattice and other
ventilation devices are maintained in good
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: order. Inspects track and tram-lines to see
Code 3121 that they are properly la id, graded
Title Mining Supervisors ballasted or otherwise packed. Ensures
that man-holes and haulage roadways are
3121.0300 kept safe and clear of obstruction. Detects
Supervisor and Foreman, Mineral unsafe appliances such as runaway
Treating switches, stop-blocks, ropes, chains,
brakes, jig-wheels and gets them
Supervisor and Foreman, Mineral Treating replaced. Ensures that supply of timber,
supervises and guides workers engaged in brattice and other essential materials are
mineral treating operations according to stored at convenient places. Attends to
directions and test results received from danger reports and employs safety
laboratory. Guides workers in setting up measures promptly. Gets dangerous
crushing, sieving, straining, washing, places adequately fenced-off and gets
precipitating and other machines and defects removed. Maintains prescribed
equipment according to section in which records and submits reports to superiors
posted and duties assigned and ensures on safety measures and output of work.
proper working. Gets samples tested as May do gas testing and supervise rescue
prescribed and directs alterations as per operations if necessary. May be
test results, if necessary. Arranges for designated as RESCUE OVERMAN if
stores and equipment and keeps plants in qualified and perform rescue operations.
working order. Maintains production and
other records and registers and submits ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
returns as prescribed. May test samples, Code 3121
demonstrate operations and train Title Mining Supervisors
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3121.0500 Code 3121

Sirdar, Colliery Title Mining Supervisors
Sirdar, Colliery assists Overman, Colliery in 3121.0700

his work and conducts drilling, blasting, Well Pulling Supervisor
timbering, etc. Indents and collects
material and other equipment near work- Well Pulling Supervisor studies depth and
site. Directs and guides drilling and fluid level in well and controls well pulling,
blasting operations ensuring observance swabbing and scrapping operations. Takes
of safety precautions. Examines edges of measurement of depth of well and fluid
space left by extraction of coal seam and level. Ensures issue of proper equipment
directs erection of supports according to and material to Well Drilling Operatives at
timbering rules. Attends to dangerous work site, Guides crew to set up hoisting
operations giving directions in safety equipment mounted on tractor for
measures. Maintains records of output in repairs, replacements and removal of
his section and submits reports to broken drilling accessories from well. Gets
superiors. May deputise for Overman, well cleared of mud and water and broken
Colliery in his absence. May render first- rods tubing etc. using special tools.
aid and conduct rescue operations, if Controls flow of oil or gas with plug device
necessary. according to pressure chart. Reports
irregularities to proper authorities.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Maintains record of progress made. May
Code 3121 swab old wells for removing mud, water
Title Mining Supervisors and slush. May attend to leakage,
breakage and other failures during well
3121.0600 commission operations.
Mud Supervisor
Mud Supervisor supervises preparation of Code 3121
mud (fluid-to-plastic mixture of Title Mining Supervisors
compounded clay, chemicals and water)
of required consistency at well or mud 3121.0800
plant for drilling operations. Adds Gas Supervisor
chemicals to mud or gets them mixed by
Mud man in required proportions. Gets Gas Supervisor operates for correct supply
mud tested by analyst for consistency and of gas and ensures proper functioning of
removes defects, if any. Maintains record meters, indicators and automatic gas
of all mud transactions, stock and controllers at well site. Supervisors
chemicals used. Operates vibrating screen blending of gas line, prevent leakage and
and directs closing and opening of line maintains correct pressure of gas in
and tank valves as required. Instructs pumps. Reports irregularities and defect
Drilling Crew to keep channels and tanks to proper authorities and ensure proper
clean from sediments, well cuttings, sand, functioning of well site meters, indicators
silt etc. and automatic gas controller. May do
minor repairing of meters and indicators.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: water circulation, tapping, pouring,

Code 3121 casting and other operations for making
Title Mining Supervisors required type and quality of metal and
alloy. Arranges stock of raw materials,
3121.9900 tools, equipment and accessories and
ensures efficient and stipulated
Supervisors and Foremen in Mining
performance. Checks plants and
and Mineral Processing Plant equipment and gets defects removed.
Operation Activities, Other Maintains records and registers and
submits prescribed returns. May test
Supervisors and Foremen, Mining and samples while processing and make
Mineral Processing Plant Operation Well necessary adjustments. May be
Drilling Activities, Other include all the designated according to section or work
supervisors and foremen engaged in supervised. (Excluded are other metal
mining quarrying, well drilling and related making, converting and refining
activities in field, plant or workshop, not supervisory staff, described separately).
Code 3121 Title Manufacturing Supervisors
Title Mining Supervisors
3122.0200
Family 3122 Foreman, Blast Furnace
Manufacturing Supervisors
Foreman, Blast Furnace directs and
Manufacturing Supervisors co-ordinate controls operations of blast furnace for
and supervise the activities of Process production of pig iron. Directs Stock
Control Technicians, Machine Operators, House Foreman on phone to charge
Assemblers, and other Manufacturing proper proportions of raw material
Labourers. (limestone, iron-ore, coke, manganese
etc.) and regulates blast. Checks furnace
3122.0100 condition such as blast temperature
pressure, furnace space, etc., and controls
Supervisors and Foremen, Metal
tapping of molten metal, removing slag
Making, Converting and Refining (waste matter) and loading of molten iron
in ladles. Records all details of furnace in
Supervisor and Foreman, Metal Making, log book. Checks iron and slag samples
Converting and Refining supervises and and issues necessary instructions for
guides workers engaged in various metal rectifying defects if any. May also do slag
making and refining processes and flushing tapping and operate mud gun for
ensures efficient operations. Guides closing tapping hole.
workers in setting up and controlling,
furnaces, charging of raw materials ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
according to type of metal to be made, Code 3122
mixing of chemicals and ingredients for Title Manufacturing Supervisors
making alloys, controlling furnace flue,
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3122.0300 control one or more sections according to

Stock House Foreman the size of the organization. May be
designated according to section or work
Stock House Foreman directs operations supervised. (Excluded are Technologists
of stock house and controls charging of described elsewhere).
furnace. Arranges unloading of raw
materials into stock house by Bunker ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Khalasis and thence to respective bunkers. Code 3122
Receives instructions from Blower, or Title Manufacturing Supervisors
Foreman Blast Furnace and accordingly
instructs Lorry Car Driver or Control Man, 3122.0500
Blast Furnace for loading skip with raw Supervisor and Foreman, Metal
material. Keeps accounts of furnace Drawing and Extruding
charging, raw material etc. May check
lime coating of slag ladles. Supervisor and Foreman, Metal Drawing
and Extruding supervises and guides
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: workers engaged in metal drawing and
Code 3122 extruding operations for making wires,
Title Manufacturing Supervisors tubes etc. by automatic or semi-automatic
processes. Guides workers in setting
3122.0400 machines, dye guides, mandrel etc.
Supervisor and Foreman, Metal according to nature of production.
Treating Supervises operations and directs workers
as necessary to ensure efficient
Supervisor and Foreman, Metal Treating performance and prescribed finish.
supervises and guides workers engaged in Arranges for tools and equipment and
treating metals by tempering, hardening, maintains them in working order. Ensures
electroplating, etc., and ensures desired compliance with safety rules and
finish. Arranges for necessary stores, precautionary measures, maintains
chemicals, tools and equipment etc., and necessary records and registers and
plans work according to tasks assigned submits returns as prescribed. May assist
and finish desired. Guides workers in workers in setting machines and
heating metals, controlling temperature, equipment. May be designated according
setting vats and baths, hardening, to section or work supervised.
tempering, degreasing, making chemical
solutions of required strength ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
electroplating and other processes Code 3122
involved in treating metals according to Title Manufacturing Supervisors
nature of wok performed and ensures
prescribed finish. Reports operational 3122.0601
difficulties to senior staff or respective Assembly Line Supervisor
sections and gets them removed. Ensures
compliance with safety measures, and Assembly line supervisor oversees
maintenance of tools and equipment. assembly operation as per the required
Maintains necessary records and registers norms. Assembly of components includes
and submits reports as required. May
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engines, transmission components, Keeps kilns and appliances in working

electrical and electronic circuit and order, replenishes stock of raw materials
components, dashboards, seating and maintains production chart and
System, wheels, doors etc. and assembly prescribed records. Enforces safety
of these aggregates in the vehicles at the measures and necessary steps to avoid
required locations and as per required wastage and proper use of men and
vehicle type/batch, deploying manpower materials. May be designated according to
as per requirement, guiding operatives section supervised or operation
and technicians to complete the assigned controlled. May specialize in manufacture
task, maintaining a safe and healthy of particular type of glass or manufacture
working environment on the shop floor process.
and maintaining records related to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
production, rejections, material Code 3122
movement and manpower productivity Title Manufacturing Supervisors
for a line/shift.
3122.0900
Qualification Pack Details: Supervisor and Foreman, Ceramics
and Related Activities
QP NOS Name Assembly Line
Supervisor
Supervisor and Foreman, Ceramics and
NSQF Level 5
Related Activities supervises various
operations for manufacture of ceramic
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: articles, abrasive wheels, bricks etc., and
Code 3122 ensures production to required finish and
Title Manufacturing Supervisors specifications. Studies drawings and
specifications of articles to be made and
3122.0800 other necessary details for different
Supervisor and Foreman, Glass stages of work to respective workers.
Forming and Related Activities Supervises and controls mixing of
ingredients, crushing, casting, moulding,
Supervisor and Foreman, Glass Forming heating, baking, glazing and other
and Related Activities supervises various operations as necessary according to
operations for manufacture of glass and articles being made and section
glass products and ensures production to supervised. Ensures correct production
required specifications. Studies details of and takes steps to avoid loss and wastage
type and quality of glass or glass product and achieve proper use of men and
to be made and explains tasks to be materials. Maintains prescribed records
performed and precautions to be taken, and registers, replenishes stock of raw
for correct manufacture to workers. materials and keeps machines, kilns and
Conducts operations according to type of equipment in proper working order. May
manufacture. Guides workers in mixing specialize in any particular type of branch
ingredients, controlling kiln temperature, of production and be designated
and processing operations like blowing, accordingly.
drawing, rolling, cutting and grinding glass
to required specifications, etc., as ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
necessary to ensure desired production. Code 3122
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Title Manufacturing Supervisors and manufacture of paper according to

prescribed specifications. Gets samples
3122.1000 tested while processing and makes
Supervisor and Foreman, Wood necessary adjustments according to test
results. Arranges for materials and
Preparation and Paper Making
chemicals as required, maintains tools,
machines and equipment in working order
Supervisor and Foreman, Wood
and ensures compliance with safety rules
Preparation supervises and guides
and regulations. May test samples, while
workers engaged in treating wood by
processing and suggests modifications.
process of seasoning, bending,
May be designated according to section or
impregnating with chemical etc. and
work supervised. (Excluded are
ensures desired finish for further
Technologists and Chemists described
processing guides workers in setting and
elsewhere).
controlling temperature and humidity of
kiln, impregnation wood with chemicals to
prevent decay, bending wood to required ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
shape by controlled steaming, heating Code 3122
softening and drying etc., and ensures Title Manufacturing Supervisors
desired finish for further processing or
otherwise. Arranges materials, chemicals 3122.1300
etc. according to requirements and Supervisor and Foreman, Chemical
ensures stipulated performance at every Processing and Related Activities
stage of work. May examine wood to plan
treating, may be designated according to Supervisor and Foreman, Chemical
section or work supervised. (Excluded are Processing and Related Activities
Technologists described elsewhere). (Excepting Petroleum) supervises and
guides workers engaged in various
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: chemical and related operations and
Code 3122 ensures safety of workers and correct
Title Manufacturing Supervisors performance. Guides workers in setting
and operating machines and plants for
3122.1100 chemical and related processes such as
Supervisor and Foreman, Paper crushing, grinding, mixing, cooking,
roasting, making solutions, precipitating,
Pulp and Paper Making
filtering, operating stills and reactors, etc.,
and ensures correct performance. Gets
Supervisor and Foreman, Paper Pulp and
samples tested or conducts shop tests as
Paper Making supervises and guides
prescribed, and directs necessary
workers engaged in various paper pulp
adjustments to get specified results.
and paper making operations and ensures
Arranges for men and material as required
desired quality and finish. Guides workers
and ensures safety of plants and workers
in grinding and sorting paper pulp, liquor
supervised. Ensures compliance with rules
making, controlling flow of caustic
and regulations binding on chemical
solution in digester, operating digester,
factories and takes appropriate
heating and paper making machines, etc.,
emergency measures as necessary.
as required. Ensures efficient operation
Maintains records and registers and
and performance of all men and machines
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submits returns as prescribed. May set supervised. Maintains records and

machines and plants, perform chemical registers and submits returns as
and related tests and train workers in prescribed. May test samples while
handling plants and equipment. May be processing and operate plants if
designated according to section or work necessary. May be designated according
supervised. (Excluded are chemists and to section of work supervised. (Excluded
chemical engineers, described elsewhere). are Chemists and Chemical Engineers
described elsewhere).

Code 3122 Title Manufacturing Supervisors
Title Manufacturing Supervisors
3122.1600
3122.1400 Boiler Supervisor
Supervisor and Foreman,
Petroleum Refining and Related Boiler Supervisor supervises performance
Activities/Operator/Engineering and operation of coal, gas or oil fired
Assistant boilers and ensures their proper
functioning. Checks gauge and meter
(Mechanical/electrical/civil/chemic
readings, setting of automatic draught
al) related activities control, feeding of fuel in hopper, water
feed system, steam pressure, etc., in
Supervisor and Foreman, Petroleum boiler house before starting boilers.
Refining and Related Activities supervises Ensures proper combustion of fuel,
and guides workers engaged in processing required flue gas temperature and
and refining petroleum and its by maintenance of prescribed steam
products and ensures prescribed quality pressure. Checks ash contents either
and standard of production. Guides visually or by chemical analysis and
workers in setting up, operation, ensures continuous and proper working of
temperature control and upkeep of ash disposal system, cleaning of tube ways
various plants and equipment used in and maintenance of boilers and
petroleum refining and manufacture of its equipment in perfect working order.
by-products by processes of fractional Adopts precautionary measures in case of
distillation, straining, filtering, atomisation emergencies to avoid accidents. Maintains
(cracking of hydrocarbons) etc., and boiler house log book and devises
ensures prescribed quality and standard methods to improve efficiency. Gets
of production of petrol, lubricants, white boilers ready for inspection by Boiler
grease, synthetic coal, bitumen and other Inspector as scheduled. May conduct
original and by-products. Arranges for minor repairs .
materials, gets samples tested, while
processing and makes necessary
adjustments according to test results.
Code 3122
Ensures safety, upkeep and proper
utilization and performance of all men,
machines, plants and equipment
3122.1700
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Supervisors and Foremen, dressing and carving of stones for making

Stationary Engine and Related statue, floral designs, figures, etc.,
according to model, design or
Equipment
specifications. Studies details of product
to be made, selects right type of stone
Supervisor and Foreman, Stationary
block, marks it as necessary and decides
Engine and Related Equipment supervises
plan of work. Explains details and tasks to
performance and operation of stationary
be performed to workers, supervises
engines and related equipment and
cutting, dressing, carving, polishing and
ensures their proper upkeep. Checks
related operations and instructs workers
stationary engines and mechanical
as necessary. Observes and measures
equipment under charge such as steam
articles at different stages of production,
engines, air compressors, vacuum and
gets defects removed or rectification
centrifugal pumps, turbines, etc., for
done, where necessary and ensures
operational efficiency, output and other
correct production to required finish. May
factors and assess their working condition
copy design from catalogue and
at beginning of shift. Instructs workers to
undertake enlargement work. May guide
operate engines and equipment according
matching and repair work.
to their respective working condition and
observes their performance by reading
meters and gauges as well as by sight and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
sound. Directs stopping of malfunctioning Code 8212
engines, arranges for their repairs and dis Title Cement and Other Mineral
tributes load on other units as required, Products Machine Operators
within specified safety limits. Supervises
performance of workers operating them 3122.1900
and ensures their proper working, and Supervisor and Foreman, Machine
daily maintenance like oiling, greasing, Tool Operations
etc. Arranges for periodical repairs and
overhauling as scheduled and maintains Supervisor and Foreman, Machine Tool
prescribed records and registers. May Operations supervises various machining
conduct running repairs in case of and grinding operations and ensures
emergency. May specialize in any production to required specifications.
particular branch of engine or type of Studies drawings and plans lay out of
work. work according to machine capacity.
Arrange for material, tools, cutters, jigs,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: fixtures etc., distributes work and explains
Code 3122 working details to respective Machine
Title Manufacturing Supervisors Operators. Guides setting of machines,
checks trial piece and ensures correct
3122.1800 operation. Watches and measures work at
Supervisor and Foreman, Stone different stages of production and gets
defects removed wherever noticed. Keeps
Cutting and Carving
machines, tools and equipment in good
working condition, prevents wastage of
Supervisor and Foreman, Stone Cutting material and serves as liaison between
and Carving supervises and guides cutting, workers and management. Maintains
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necessary records and registers and 3122.2100

ensures upkeep and discipline of shop Supervisor and Foreman, Plastic
supervised. May be designated according
Products Making
to machines or section supervised.
Supervisor and Foreman, Plastics Product
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Making supervises various plastics
Code 8212 product manufacturing processes and
Title Cement and Other Mineral ensures proper use of men and materials.
Products Machine Operators Studies specifications, arranges for
materials, tools and equipment and
3122.2000 guides setting of machines, tools, din,
Supervisor and Foreman, Rubber moulds, etc., according to type of article
Goods Making to be made. Gets trial piece made, checks
it for dimensions, form and composition
Supervisor and Foreman, Rubber Goods and makes alterations if necessary to
Making supervises manufacture of tyres, ensure conformation to prescribed
tubes and other rubber goods and ensures specifications. Supervises machine and
proper utilisation of men and materials. other manufacturing processes such as
Arranges to draw raw materials according extruding, moulding, injecting of material,
to specifications of articles to be made or etc. and ensures correct production.
processes involved. Guides setting of Maintains necessary records, ensures
machines, tools and operations for mixing proper use of men and material and
of rubber, making solution and dough, develops methods to minimise wastage.
bead making, tyre and suble moulding, May conduct running repairs of machines
making foam cushions, hose pipes, etc., and equipment to keep them in working
and runs trial piece. Checks for condition.
dimensions, shape and other
specifications as prescribed and gets ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
resetting done as necessary. Maintains Code 3122
prescribed records and serves as liaison Title Manufacturing Supervisors
between workers and management. Gets
machines repaired and overhauled as 3122.2200
necessary and ensures proper utilisation Plastic Moulding Shop Supervisor
of men and material. May get trial piece
checked and approved by inspection Plastic Moulding Shop Supervisor is
department before starting actual responsible for supervising the PVC
production. May get running repairs done moulding
under his guidance. and extrusion activities to create well-
formed PVC parts for automobile
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: components, maintaining process
Code 3122 parameters, conducting quality checks on
Title Manufacturing Supervisors output product, deploying manpower as
per requirement, guiding operatives and
technicians to complete the assigned task,
maintaining a safe and healthy working
environment on the shop floor and
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maintaining records related to production, 3122.2400

rejections, material movement and Supervisor and Foreman, Wood
manpower productivity for a line/shift
Working (Machine)
Qualification Pack Details: Supervisor and Foreman, Woodworking
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q4403 Machines supervises and guides workers
QP NOS Name Plastic engaged in operating woodworking
Moulding Shop Supervisor machines for sawing, shaping, sizing and
NSQF Level 5 planning lumber, making joints etc.,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: according to sample or specifications.
Code 3122 Studies drawings or measures samples
Title Manufacturing Supervisors and guides workers to set machines
according to required sizes. Selects
3122.2300 lumber, runs trial piece and checks it to
Plastic Moulding Shift In Charge ensure correct setting. Gets machine
reset, if necessary, and directs to saw or
Plastic Moulding Shift In Charge is machine, required number of pieces.
responsible for all types of extrusion and Checks machined pieces from time to
moulding operations for plastic products time, ensures correct operations and
and to manage operations during a shift. maintains production to required
This role is responsible for managing PVC schedule. Enforces safety measures,
moulding and extrusion activities during prevents wastage of material and gets
the shift, maintaining process parameters, tools and machines repaired or replaced
deploying manpower as per requirement, as necessary to keep them in perfect
guiding operatives and technicians to working condition. Maintains prescribed
complete the assigned task, maintaining a records and registers and serves as liaison
safe and healthy working environment on between workers and management. May
the shop floor and maintaining records be designated according to machine or
related to production, rejections, material section supervised.
movement and manpower productivity
for a line/shift. The role holder is also ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
responsible to set the moulding machine Code 3122
parameters and the process flow during Title Manufacturing Supervisors
operations
3122.2500
Qualification Pack Details: Supervisor and Foreman,
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q4404 Carpentry, Cabinet Making and
QP NOS Name Plastic Related Wood Working Processes
Moulding Shift In Charge
NSQF Level 6 Supervisor and Foreman, Carpentry,
Cabinet Making and Related
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Woodworking Processes supervises and
Code 3122 guides carpenters and related workers
Title Manufacturing Supervisors engaged in making furniture, coaches,
vehicle bodies, carts, etc. according to
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sample or prescribed specifications. workers. May design paper flowers, toys

Studies drawings or sample, selects right and novelties.
type of lumber or machined pieces and
explains sizes, joints and article to be ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
made to carpenters supervised. Checks Code 3122
work from time to time, ensures making Title Manufacturing Supervisors
of correct joints, fittings and working and
guides workers as necessary. Examines 3122.2800
assembled articles for shape, size, rigidity,
Jobber (Textile)
finish, etc., and gets defects removed
where noticed. Maintains necessary
Jobber (Textile) supervises workers in
records and registers and serves as liaison
specified section of textile plant and
between workers and management. May
maintains machines and equipment in
undertake repair work or evolve new
peak operating order. Plans work
designs. May be designated according to
procedures and allocation of workers in
nature of production or section
accord with production goals and
supervised.
availability of machines. Sets-up and
adjusts looms and other machines to best
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: performance before turning over to
Code 3122 workers. Makes minor repairs to restore
Title Manufacturing Supervisors them to top efficiency or to keep them in
operation and avoid production delays.
3122.2600 Assembles and distributes raw materials
Supervisor and Foreman, Paper and and supplies. Moves constantly about in
Paper Board Product Making work area to supervise workers and
examines work performed to assure that
Supervisor and Foreman, Paper and Paper quality and quantity standards are being
Board Product Making supervises met. Introduces changes in manufacturing
manufacture of paper and paper board processes as directed. Maintains simple
products by various manual and production records. Controls tools in tool
mechanical processes and ensures correct room, enforces fire and safety regulations
production. Studies details of articles to and transmits workers' grievances to
be made and arrange, for necessary higher authority. May assist in
metal, wooden or cardboard patterns or overhauling, repairing and erecting or
gets machines set accordingly. Guides dismantling of machinery. May be
workers in cutting, folding, trimming, designated as JOBBER, CARDING; JOBBER,
moulding papier Mache to required SPINNING; FANCY JOBBER; JOBBER,
shape, stretching cardboard parchment or COMBING; JOBBER, DOFFING; SIDE
other paper over lamp shade frame, etc., JOBBER; LINE JOBBER; JOBBER, REELING,
depending on type of article to be made JOBBER, DRAWING; JOBBER, SIZING;
and ensures correct production. Keeps JOBBER, DYEING; etc. according to work
production and other prescribed records, performed.
ensures proper utilisation of men and
material and develops methods to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
minimise wastage. Maintains discipline in Code 3122
section supervised and trains new Title Manufacturing Supervisors
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as prescribed. May specialize in any

3122.2900 materials, plants and equipment
Supervisor and Foreman, Hosiery supervised May specialize in any
particular tanning or dressing operation.
Supervisor and Foreman, Hosiery May be designated according to section or
supervises workers in specified section of work supervised.(Excluded are Leather
hosiery mill for manufacture of socks, Technologist described elsewhere).
vests, gloves and other hosiery products.
Guides Knitting Jobber to set machine ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
according to type of article to be Code 3122
manufactured and ensures upkeep of Title Manufacturing Supervisors
machines and equipment in perfect
working condition. Moves about in work 3122.3100
area, checks production and ensures Supervisor and Foreman,
correct manufacture. Suggests Shoemaking
modifications as necessary and enforces
safety and other rules and regulations. Supervisor and Foreman, Shoe Making
May keep records and registers and supervises and guides workers engaged in
submit reports. manufacture of footwear and their
components. Studies design and sketches
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of shoes or other types of footwear to be
Code 3122 made. Selects right type of leather, canvas
Title Manufacturing Supervisors and other raw materials, gets machines
and assembly line set, distributes work
3122.3000 according to system of manufacture and
Supervisor and Foreman, Tanning conducts operations to ensure correct use
and Pelt Dressing of men and materials. Checks components
at various stages of production, arranges
Supervisor and Foreman, Tanning and Pelt regular flow of materials for line assembly
Dressing supervises and guides workers work and gets snags removed as noticed.
engaged in processing tanning and Ensures correct production and gets
dressing hides, leathers and pelts and batches checked by Examiner. Maintains
ensures prescribed quality and required production log, material and other
finish. Guides workers in tanning and pelt accounts and serves as liaison between
dressing processes such as liming, de- workers and management. May supervise
liming, fleshing, de-hairing, stretching, complete shoe-making or one or more of
chemical or bark tanning, matching its sections and be designated accordingly.
currying, dressing etc. as necessary and
ensures specified quality and required ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
finish of product. Arranges for materials, Code 3122
chemicals and other ingredients, enforces Title Manufacturing Supervisors
safety and precautionary measures and
ensures proper utilisation of men, 3122.3200
materials, plants and equipment Supervisor and Foreman, Harness
supervised. Maintains records and and Saddle Making
registers and submits reports and returns
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and ensures correct operations and

Supervisor and Foreman, Harness and quality and finish of ultimate product.
Saddle Making supervises manufacture of May specialize in manufacture of any
harness and saddle and ensures particular items and be designated
production to required specifications. accordingly.
Studies drawing or sample of saddle or
harness to be made. Selects right type of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
leather, felt, stiffeners, sheep wool, and Code 3122
other materials required and issues them Title Manufacturing Supervisors
to workers according to parts or
components to be made. Supervises
3122.3400
cutting, sizing, shaping, forming, looping,
fitting of metal parts and other Supervisors and Foremen, Textile
operations, guides workers as necessary Related Products
and ensures correct use of men and
materials. Checks production at every Supervisor and Foreman, Textile and
stage, gets defects removed if any and Related Products (Except Garments)
ensures conformation to prescribed supervises and guides workers engaged in
specifications. Checks completed articles making cushions, tents, parachutes,
with measuring tape and gauges and gets upholstery and like products and ensures
them polished and finished. May production to required specifications.
specialize in manufacture of any particular Guides cutting, joining, folding, stitching
type or component of saddle or harness and other operations according to
and be designated accordingly. May make specifications, drawing or sample and
saddles to order to suit customers specific ensures correct finish and size. Gets
requirements. necessary fittings done as detailed. Checks
work or gets it checked at every stage of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: production and directs alterations as
Code 3122 necessary. Keeps machines and
Title Manufacturing Supervisors equipment in working order and
maintains prescribed records and
registers. May set related power driven
3122.3300
machines and equipment. May be
Supervisor and Foreman, Leather designated according to type of
Goods Making production or section supervised.
Supervisors and Foreman, Leather Goods ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Making supervises manufacture of fancy Code 3122
and other leather goods such as gloves, Title Manufacturing Supervisors
suitcases, purses, belts, whips, etc.
according to customer’s choice or latest
3122.3450
designs. Studies designs from catalogue or
samples and decides manufacturing Scouring Supervisor, Wool
process. Arranges for required type and
quality of materials and gets working Scouring Supervisor, Wool; Scouring
pattern made to suit specifications. Jobber, Wool supervises work of Scouring
Instructs and guides workers as required man, Wool and Drying Machine man,
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Wool. Prepares chemical solution or resources and monitors schedules. Their

instructs scouring man in preparing it. work includes checking output, input
Adjusts scouring and drying machines and material, equipment and ensuring process
does running repairs. controls. They communicate, simplify, and
interpret specifications, job orders, and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: procedures for operators and provide
Code 3122 solutions to problems that affect the
Title Manufacturing Supervisors desired output and organizational goals.
They also train employees for continual
3122.3500 improvement and to achieve the
organizational objectives.
Supervisors and Foremen, Tailoring
and Dress Making
Supervisor and Foreman, Tailoring and
QP NOS Name Production
Dress Making supervises and guides
Supervisor-Sewing
workers engaged in production of
NSQF Level 6
readymade garments and ensures
standard fittings and finish at reasonable
cost. Guides workers in making patterns ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
for cutting, adjusting electrical and special Code 3122
purpose sewing machines, setting, joining Title Manufacturing Supervisors
and sewing parts, button matching, etc.,
and ensures standard fittings and finish. 3122.3600
Checks work, and directs or makes Supervisor and Foreman, Brush
alterations where necessary and keeps Making
machines and equipment in working
order. Maintains production register and Supervisors and Foremen, Brush Making
delivers goods against receipts. May copy supervises manufacture of bristles, nylon
or develop new designs to boost sale. May and other types of brushes, and ensures
train new entrants. May be designated correct production. Studies specifications
according to section or work supervised. of type of brush to be made and instructs
(Excluded are Garment Designers and respective workers accordingly. Checks
Cutters described elsewhere). setting, sizing, sterilizing and other
operations, during manufacture according
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: to processes involved, rejects defective
Code 3122 items or gets defects removed and
Title Manufacturing Supervisors ensures correct production. Maintains
prescribed records and registers and
3122.3551 evolves methods to minimise wastage as
Production Supervisor-Sewing far as possible. May specialize in
manufacture of one or more types of
Supervisor guides activities of operators brushes.
and/or other employees engaged in the
process of manufacturing, inspection, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
processing and related activity. Code 3122
Production Supervisor plans and allocates Title Manufacturing Supervisors
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dyeing, pounding and other operations

3122.3800 according to nature of work and ensures
Supervisor and Foreman, Tobacco quality of product manufactured.
Arranges for materials and ensures proper
Preparation, Cigar and Cigarette
utilization of men and equipment
Making supervised. Trains new entrants and
maintains prescribed records and
Supervisor and Foreman, Tobacco registers. May specialize in manufacture
Preparation, Cigar and Cigarette Making of any particular type of tobacco product.
supervises and guides workers engaged in May be designated
tobacco preparation, cigar and cigarette according to section or work supervised.
making and ensures quality and proper
manufacture according to brand
produced. Guides workers in various
Code 3122
tobacco preparation, cigar and cigarette
making operations, such as curing,
grading, blending, conditioning, drying,
stretching, rolling, slitting and other 3122.4000
manual and mechanical processes and Supervisor and Foreman, Material
ensures proper quality according to brand and Freight Handling
produced. Arranges for materials and
ensures upkeep of machines and Supervisor and Foreman, Material and
equipment and proper utilization of men, Freight Handling supervises slinging,
materials and machines supervised. rigging and handling of material and
Maintains necessary records and registers, freight for loading, unloading or placing
submits prescribed reports and returns them as required. Examines material or
and enforces excise and other rules and freight to be handled for size,
regulations May test samples while approximate weight, appropriate position
processing. May be designated according for balanced slinging, etc., and determines
to section or work supervised. safe and best method of handling them
without damaging. Directs and co-
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: ordinates operations of Slingers, Cable
Code 3122 Splicers, Riggers, Crane and Hoist
Title Manufacturing Supervisors Operators, etc., in slinging, raising,
moving, lowering, loading, unloading,
3122.3900 placing and other activities ensuring safe
load and necessary precautions according
Supervisor and Foreman, Tobacco
to type of material or freight handled.
Product Making Takes special precautions while handling
fragile, inflammable and explosive
Supervisor and Foreman, Tobacco materials to avoid breakage and
Products Making supervises and guides accidents. Applies emergency measures
workers engaged in making snuff, zarda, where necessary and ensures safety of
kimam and other tobacco products and workers around. May maintain record of
ensures quality of products material handled.
manufactured. Guides workers in cutting
tobacco leaves, drying, roasting, grinding,
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Code 3122 and fixtures, if required. Explains joints to

Title Manufacturing Supervisors be made, precautions necessary to retain
3122.4100 form or avoid cracking and burning, type
Supervisor and Foreman, Checking, of welding to be done, electrodes or
welding rods to be used, flux to be
Sorting, Packing and Related
applied, etc., to workers to ensure correct
Activities wiring. Supervises work, enforces
adaptation of prescribed precautionary
Supervisor and Foreman, Checking, measures regarding placement of gas
Sorting, Packing and Related Activities cylinders, use of rubber gloves, welding
supervises performance of workers shields, etc., and guides workers as
engaged in testing, sorting, weighing, necessary to achieve desired finish, size
counting, packing and labelling drugs and strengths, shape and other factors as
other materials by automatic or manual specified. Checks welded or cut part with
processes and ensures correct operations. appropriate testing and measuring
Studies specifications and details of work instruments and gets defects removed or
to be done and instructs workers rectified, if possible. Ensures maintenance
accordingly to set machines and of welding sets, torches, gas cylinders etc.,
equipment or perform manual tasks as and maintains scheduled production and
prescribed. Gets supply or speed of discipline in section. May maintain
conveyor belt adjusted according to production and material records and
performance and prescribed out turn, in registers.
case of continuous automatic system and
ensures observance of sequence of
operations and necessary precautions to
Code 3122
avoid wastage. Relieves workers as
necessary to avoid fatigue and keeps
machines and equipment in working
order. Trains new entrants. Maintains 3122.4300
record of daily out turn. May make shift Supervisor and Foreman, Sheet and
arrangements to avoid stoppages. Structural Metal Working
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Supervisor and Foreman, Sheet and

Code 3122 Structural Metal Working supervises
Title Manufacturing Supervisors performance of sheet and structural metal
workers, guides them as necessary and
3122.4200 ensures production to required
specifications. Studies drawings and
Supervisor and Foreman, Welding
related specifications of sheet and
and Flame Cutting structural metal work to be done and
plans machine, bench and hand tool
Supervisor and Foreman, Welding and operations to suit working. Explains tasks
Flame Cutting supervises welding and to be performed to workers, guides
flame cutting operation in workshop and setting of shearing, handing, rolling,
ensures correct working. Studies drawings profiling other machines, sizes required,
and other details regarding welding or forming and development to be made,
cuttings to be done and arranges for jigs etc., and working tolerances (limit) to
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specified finish at every stage of work. casting processes i.e. Sand Casting
Supervises and guides workers as Process, Gravity Casting Process and
required. Checks lay out joints, forming, Pressure Die Casting Process. This role is
profiling, development, fittings riveting, responsible for supervising the various
etc., both visually and with appropriate casting processes involving sand mixing,
testing and measuring instruments during core making, mould making, metal
stages of production as well as finish, gets smelting and pouring, maintaining process
defects removed and ensures correct parameters, conducting quality checks on
working. May get soldering, brazing, output product, deploying manpower as
welding and other related operations per requirement, guiding operatives and
done, if necessary. May be designated as technicians to complete the assigned task,
SUPERVISOR, TINSMITHS; SUPERVISOR maintaining a safe and healthy working
BOILER MAKING; SUPERVISOR environment on the shop floor and
STRUCTURAL AND CONSTRUCTION WORK maintaining records related to production,
etc. according to specialisation or type of rejections, material movement and
work done. manpower productivity for a line/shift

Title Manufacturing Supervisors QP NOS Name Casting Line
Supervisor
Casting Line In charge
Casting Line In charge supervises the sand Code 3122
and molten metal related casting Title Manufacturing Supervisors
operations, overseeing the setting up and
operating the casting equipment and 3122.4501
forming and finishing of the final output. Forging Shop Shift In charge
Qualification Pack Details: Forging Shop Shift In charge is responsible

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q3207 for ensuring productivity across various
QP NOS Name Casting Line kinds of forging processes like Hot, Warm
In charge and Cold Forging processes to create well-
NSQF Level 6 formed metal components for
automobiles like transmission rods, forks,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: flanges, shafts, axles etc. maintaining
Code 3122 process parameters, deploying manpower
Title Manufacturing Supervisors as per requirement, guiding operatives
and technicians to complete the assigned
3122.4402 task, maintaining a safe and healthy
working environment on the shop floor.
Casting Line Supervisor
The role holder is also responsible to set
the furnace and press related parameters
Welder is also known as line leader/team
and the process flow during operations.
leader, this role is similar for all types off
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Qualification Pack Details: Press Shop Shift In Charge is responsible

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q4503 for managing the metal pressing and
QP NOS Name Forging Shop sheeting activities in a line/shift to create
Shift In charge well-formed sheet metal components for
NSQF Level 6 automobile frames and auto components
using manual, hydraulic or pneumatic
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: presses, defining and maintaining process
Code 3122 parameters, conducting quality checks on
Title Manufacturing Supervisors output product, deploying manpower as
per requirement and maintaining records
related to production, rejections, material
3122.4502
movement and manpower productivity
Forging Shop Supervisor for a line/shift.
Forging Shop Supervisor is responsible for

supervising various kinds of forging
processes like Hot, Warm and Cold
QP NOS Name Press Shop
Forging processes to create well-formed
Shift In Charge
metal components for automobiles like
NSQF Level 6
transmission rods, forks, flanges, shafts,
axles etc. Responsible for control by
maintaining process parameters, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
conducting quality checks on output Code 3122
product, deploying manpower as per Title Manufacturing Supervisors
requirement, guiding operatives and
technicians to complete the assigned task, 3122.4602
maintaining a safe and healthy working Press Shop Supervisor
maintaining records related to production, Press Shop Supervisor is responsible for
rejections, material movement and supervising the metal pressing and
manpower productivity for a line/shift sheeting activities to create well-formed
sheet metal components for automobile
Qualification Pack Details: frames and auto components using
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q4502 manual, hydraulic or pneumatic presses,
QP NOS Name Forging Shop maintaining process parameters,
Supervisor conducting quality checks on output
NSQF Level 5 product, deploying manpower as per
requirement, guiding operatives and
technicians to complete the assigned task,
maintaining a safe and healthy working
Code 3122
maintaining records related to production,
rejections, material movement and
3122.4601 manpower productivity for a line/shift
Press Shop Shift In Charge
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QP NOS Name Press Shop Discharge Arc Welding (MIG, MAG, TIG),
Supervisor Resistance
NSQF Level 5 Welding (Spot Welding, Projection
Welding, Butt Welding), Automatic or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Robotic Welding Process, Brazing and
Code 3122 Soldering. This role is responsible for
Title Manufacturing Supervisors supervising the various material
joining processes like welding, soldering
and brazing for joining various types of
3122.4701
metallic frames, structures, jigs, plates,
Welding Machine Setter sheets etc., maintaining process
parameters, conducting quality checks on
Welder is also known as Welding output product, deploying manpower as
Technician, this role is similar for all types per requirement, guiding operatives and
of joining techniques like Gas Discharge technicians to complete the assigned task,
Arc Welding (MIG, MAG, TIG), Resistance maintaining a safe and healthy working
Welding (Spot Welding, Projection environment on the shop floor and
Welding, Butt Welding) and Automatic or maintaining records related to production,
Robotic Welding Process. This role is rejections, material movement and
responsible for joining various types of manpower productivity for a line/shift
metallic frames, structures, jigs, plates,
sheets etc. using heating and melting
process created through electrical power
and gaseous discharge, maintaining
QP NOS Name Welding
process parameters, conducting quality
Supervisor
checks on output product and maintaining
NSQF Level 5
a safe and healthy working environment
on the shop floor.
Code 3122
QP NOS Name Welding
Machine Setter 3122.4900
NSQF Level 6 Supervisor and Foreman,
Blacksmith
Code 3122 Supervisor and Foreman, Blacksmith
Title Manufacturing Supervisors supervises general or mechanised
blacksmith shop and ensures correct
3122.4702 production. Studies samples or drawing of
metal to be forged or item to be made.
Welding Supervisor
Selects metal as specified and instructs
workers on heating and forging
Welding Supervisor is also known as line
temperatures, sizes to be made, blocks
leader/team leader, this role is similar for
and dies to be used, etc., as required.
all types of joining techniques like Gas
Observes heating, stamping, machine
forging, hand forging and other
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blacksmithy operations and guides Work at every stage of production with

workers as necessary. Ensures correct precision instruments. Suggests
working, sizes forged and gets defects operations and
removed as noticed. Gets furnaces and gets defects removed wherever noticed.
machines overhauled and repaired as Checks completed tool and performs
necessary trial operations. Conducts reconditioning
and maintains them in proper working and repairs of used tool and puts them on
order. Prevents wastage of materials, production after trial run. Keeps tools,
enforces machines, equipment and instruments in
discipline and safety measures and serves perfect
as liaison between workers and working order and checks their efficiency
management. for precision working from time to time.
Maintains prescribed records and Maintains
registers and replenishes tools and shop log book and other records and suggests
material stock as designer operational modifications where
Scheduled. May supervise normalising, desired.
tempering and other heat treating May design simple tools.
operations.
Code 3122
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Manufacturing Supervisors
Code 3122
Title Manufacturing Supervisors 3122.5200
Supervisor and Foreman,
3122.5000 Machinery Fitting and Repairing
Supervisor and Foreman, Tool
Making/Die Making Supervisor and Foreman, Machinery
Fitting and Repairing supervises fitting,
Supervisor and Foreman, Tool Making assembling, overhauling and repairing of
supervises manufactures of jigs, fixtures, workshop and other machines and
form, cutters, (special type of cutting equipment and ensures stipulated
tools), dies, gauges and other tools and performance. Examines machine, if
ensures necessary, by actual operation, and
Production within prescribed finish and locates defects. Studies part of assembly
tolerance. Studies drawings, consults Tool drawings and explains details of assembly
Engineer, if necessary, and plans lay out of or repair work to be done to workers,
work. Details workers according to conducts work step by step, gets defective
prescribed and unserviceable parts repaired to be
tolerance and type of tool to be made and replaced as necessary and ensures proper
instructs them on specifications and performance of each unit assembled or
standard of repaired. Checks performance of
work required. Checks marking, filing, completed machine or equipment for
drilling, machining, grinding, and other work efficiency, accuracy, rigidity, etc.,
operations according to type of tool being and gets operational snags removed, if
made and guides workers as necessary. any. Undertakes periodical repairs and
Measures overhauling of machines as scheduled and
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maintains them in working condition. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Takes necessary steps during breakdown Code 3122
to get machine repaired or removed Title Manufacturing Supervisors
within least possible time ensuring
minimum dislocation of work. Maintains 3122.5400
repairing, overhauling and breakdown
Supervisor and Foreman, Aircraft
registers as prescribed. May install
machine and undertake structural work. Repairing
Supervisor and Foreman, Aircraft

Repairing supervises repairing and
Code 3122
overhauling of aircrafts and ensures them
to be airworthy. Examines aircraft before
and after flight and determines nature of
3122.5300 repairs and adjustments to be done.
Supervisor and Foreman, Motor Details aeromechanics to carry out
Vehicle Repairing necessary repairs under his guidance and
ensures airworthiness of repaired aircraft
Supervisor and Foreman, Motor Vehicle before handing
Repairing takes charge of fleet of vehicles over for further flight. Gets aircraft
and maintains them in road running order. removed to hanger after scheduled hours
Organizes work and details of workers of flight or on
according to nature of repairs, major breakdown for dismantling,
overhauling or servicing to be done. Gets thorough checking, complete overhauling,
vehicles removed dismantled and replacement of worn out and defective
examined in respective areas and parts, necessary adjustments, etc.
determines faults and repairs to be done. according to prescribed
Prepares replacement and repair schedule. Guides repairs of engines,
estimates and gets them approved, if fuselage, landing gears and other major
necessary. Conducts units and
repairs or replacements of defective parts, electrical systems according to
either personally or through other specialisation, tasks entrusted or section
agencies as required. Supervises fitting, in which posted and
assembling, tuning, brakes bleeding, ensures their stipulated performance and
servicing and related tasks unit by unit as airworthiness before reassembling.
appropriate and ensure correct engine Calculates
and road performance by actual tests. data, checks engine horse power,
Gets upholstery, body fitting, painting, prepares sketches and performs other
polishing, and like tasks done, if desired. tasks as may be
Maintains necessary records and registers required to ensure correct working.
and submits prescribed returns and Maintains records and registers and
accounts. May supervise repairs and submits prescribed
overhauling of particular assembly (part) returns. May train workers. May be
or complete vehicle. May be designated as designated according to nature of work
GARAGE SUPERVISOR if engaged in done or section
supervising only servicing and running supervised.
repairs of vehicles. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 3122 instruments and equipment in or outside

Title Manufacturing Supervisors telephone exchanges or in customers’
premises in his area. Prepares estimates
3122.5600 of expenditure and material required for
Supervisor and Foreman, Electrical extension of telephone connections and
facilities and obtains necessary approval.
and Electronic Equipment
Controls and supervises installation of
underground and surface telephone lines
Supervisor and Foreman Electrical and
and cables to provide necessary
Electronic Equipment supervises fittings
connections. Checks operational efficiency
assembling, installing and repairing of
of telephone and telegraph apparatus at
electrical and electronic equipment,
subscriber's premises and at respective
motors, generators etc., and ensures
exchanges. Supervises duties of Sub-
stipulated performance. Studies drawings
Inspectors, Linemen, Maintenance
and wiring diagrams and explains details
Mechanic etc. and guides them as
to workers. Checks connection, quality
necessary. Organizes repair and
and thickness of wire, resistance,
maintenance operations during
condensers, valves, coils, etc., gets
emergencies and breakdowns in
defective parts or components replaced
commutation systems. Maintains liaison
and ensures conformity with prescribed
with public and looks into complaints.
specifications. Guides workers in fitting,
May supervise work of Telephone
assembling and installing electrical and
Operators.
electronic equipment including electrical
motors and generators and assists them
where necessary, to test and remove ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
snags. Tests completed unit for electrical Code 3122
circuit, flow of current, resistance, Title Manufacturing Supervisors
frequency, earthing, etc. gets defects
removed and ensures stipulated 3122.5800
performance. May use substitute parts or Sub-Inspector, Telephone
change wiring system, if authorised. May
specialize in electrical or electronic Sub-Inspector Telephone Supervises
equipment and be designated accordingly. Linemen, Telephone, engaged in erecting,
repairing and maintaining overhead or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: underground telephone lines. Checks plan
Code 3122 of line to be laid, instructs linemen on
Title Manufacturing Supervisors sequence of work to be executed and
ensures timely supply of material required
3122.5700 for installation, repairs and replacement,
Deploys linemen as required on work site
Engineering Supervisor, Telephone
and supervises installation, repair, and
installation of poles and fitting of brackets
Engineering Supervisor, Telephone
and crossbars. Guides fitting of insulators,
controls and supervises, Sub-Inspectors,
drawing of wires, deviation of lines and
Linemen, Installation Mechanics, and
setting of telephone instrument,
Maintenance Mechanics engaged in
keyboards etc. Tests personally or ensures
erecting, installing, maintaining and
proper testing line and removes defects if
repairing telephone lines, cables,
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any. Locates distance and area of failure in lighting and power supply. Studies
case of breakdown using testing meters diagrams and details of line to be drawn.
and restores communication speedily by Visits area, determines electrical towers
rewiring or getting faults removed. Checks and poles to be installed and/or
telegraph and telephone lines periodically underground cables to be laid and
and maintains them in working condition. explains working details to linemen.
May install, repair, and replace Marks locations of poles and tower or
components of the telephone system. earth to be dug and gets them installed or
set according to electricity act ensuring
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: proper earthing. Gets brackets and other
Code 3122 accessories fitted according to
Title Manufacturing Supervisors specifications. Informs power house or
appropriate authority to switch off electric
supply in area in which working, if
3122.5900
necessary. Directs linemen and other
Charge Hand, Rack Wiring workers to draw electric line as scheduled
(Telephone Equipment) ensuring safety and minimum sagging.
Manufacturing Guides joining of cables, fuses, junction
boxes, etc., as appropriate and ensures
Charge Hand, Rack Wiring (Telephone continuity and proper installation. May
Equipment Manufacturing) instructs and do lead burning and join cables. May take
directs Operators, Rack-wiring, in charge of particular area and maintain
assembling and erecting different kinds of power supply line by conducting repairs
selector racks, relay set racks, etc. and replacements as necessary.
Organizes and distributes work among
operators within sections and fills in time ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
cards. Checks sequence of work Code 3122
performed by different operators, detects Title Manufacturing Supervisors
and removes faults and ensures that
wiring is done according to circuit 3122.6200
diagrams. Instructs and trains operators
Supervisor and Foreman, Precision
and ensures their general efficiency.
Records number of persons supervised Instrument Making (except
and ability to detect and rectify faults in electrical)
wiring.
Supervisor and Foreman, Precision
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Instrument Making (except electrical)
Code 3122 supervises assembly and repairing of
Title Manufacturing Supervisors precision instruments, other than
electrical and ensures their efficient
performance. Studies drawings, sizes
3122.6000
calculations and other details as
Line Supervisor, Electrical necessary. Checks components,
assemblies etc., with set standards and
Line Supervisor, Electrical supervises precision instruments, gets defects
installation and drawing of overhead and removed, if any. Explains to workers,
underground electrical line for street details of assembly or work to be done,
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tolerance and accuracy required, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

operational efficiency, etc. with sketches Code 3122
if necessary and guides them to ensure Title Manufacturing Supervisors
correct working. Checks work at stages of
production and also on completion and 3122.6400
ensures stipulated accuracy. Maintains
Supervisor, Jewellery, Engraving
prescribed records and registers. May
supervise, repairs and making of one or and Precision Metal Workers
more types of instruments.
Supervisor, Jewellery, Engraving and
Precious Metal Working supervises
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: selection, identification and processing of
Code 3122 jewels, making and engraving metal
Title Manufacturing Supervisors ornaments, inlaying metal pieces, etc.,
and ensures desired finish with minimum
3122.6300 wastage. Guides workers in examining,
Supervisor and Foreman, Musical selecting cutting and processing real and
Instrument Making artificial pearls and stones according to
design or customer’s specifications. Issues
Supervisor and Foreman, Musical correct weight of gold or silver to workers,
Instrument Making supervises production explains size and design of ornaments to
of string, wind or percussion musical be made, engravings to be done, jewels to
instruments and ensures their correct be set or studded, etc., and supervises
tuning. Studies specifications of individual work to ensure correct working with
or batch of musical instruments to be minimum loss or wastage. Selects artistic
made and distributes work according to designs for engraving inlaying or
type of instrument amongst specialized embossing metals, other than ornaments,
workers. Arranges for various parts and and workers to reproduce them on
accessories such as reeds, cabinet, shell, articles for sale, decoration or display.
metal strings, leather etc., as required and Checks purity of gold and silver to
maintains necessary stock to distribute determine value of used or new
amongst workers as needed. Supervises ornaments. May be experienced or
tooling, assembling and production specialized in any particular type of work
processes, gets defects removed as and be designed accordingly. May assist
noticed and guides workers to ensure customers in selecting pearls and jewels,
correct working. Checks tuning, fittings, and determining design or ornaments to
finish and other details with standard be made.
sample and prescribed specifications and
ensures correct production. Maintains ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
prescribed records and registers, conducts Code 3122
repairs of defective instruments and Title Manufacturing Supervisors
performs other tasks as may be assigned
to him according to nature of undertaking 3122.6501
and responsibility held. May train new Wax Model Making Supervisor
workers. May specialize in one or more of
musical instruments. Wax Model Making Supervisor is in charge
of running the day-to-day work flow and
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processes of the wax model making ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

department. The individual allocates work Code 3122
to subordinate workers, trains and Title Manufacturing Supervisors
educates them, instructs about the job to
be performed 3122.6503
on daily basis, checks quality of output,
Planning Supervisor
manages departmental accounts along
with team and systems, and interacts with
Planning Supervisor is in charge running
other departments in order to produce
the day-to-day work flow and processes of
wax trees as per production planning and
the planning department. The individual
delivers on time.
on this job, allocates work to subordinate
workers, trains and educates them,
Qualification Pack Details: instructs about the job to be performed
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q2606 on daily basis, checks quality of output,
QP NOS Name Wax Model manages team and systems, carries out
Making Supervisor performance appraisal, ensures safety of
NSQF Level 5 the diamond, and interacts with other
departments in order to ensure accurate
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: planning to derive maximum value from a
Code 3122 rough as per company’s objectives and
Title Manufacturing Supervisors delivers on time.

Product Development Manager QP NOS Reference G&J/Q4202
QP NOS Name Planning
Product Development (PD) Manager: Also Supervisor
known as ‘PD head’ in the jewellery NSQF Level 4
manufacturing industry, the PD Manager
is in charge of the product development ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
department and plays critical role in the Code 3122
jewellery designing and development. The Title Manufacturing Supervisors
individual at work co-ordinates with the
stakeholders such as customers, 3122.6504
marketing team, production team,
Blade Sawing Supervisor
designers and merchandisers to develop
the practical, marketable and fashionable
Blade sawing supervisor is in charge
jewellery products. The individual recruits,
running the day-to-day work flow and
trains and manages
processes of the blade sawing
team of designers.
department. The individual on this job,
allocates work to subordinate workers,
Qualification Pack Details: trains and educates them, instructs about
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q2303 the job to be performed on daily basis,
QP NOS Name Product checks quality of output, manages team
Development Manager and systems, carries out performance
NSQF Level 4 appraisal and ensures safety of the
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diamond, in order to ensure accuracy in Bruting Supervisor is also known as Bruter

cut as per marking to derive maximum or Coner, the auto bruter provides round
value from a rough as per company’s girdle and cone shape to the sawed rough
objectives and delivers on time. diamond. The individual works with
bruting machine and another diamond or
Qualification Pack Details: wheel (rotating in opposite direction to
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q4404 the diamond being bruted) to give the
QP NOS Name Blade rough diamond round and cone shapes. A
Sawing Supervisor bruter must be careful: so that excess
NSQF Level 5 bruting does not cause too much stone
loss or sub-optimal bruting causes the
girdle to disappear at a later stage of
processing.
Code 3122
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q4505
3122.6505
QP NOS Name Bruting
Laser Supervisor Supervisor
NSQF Level 3
Laser supervisor is in charge running the
day-to-day work flow and processes of the
laser cutting department. The individual
Code 3122
on this job, allocates work to subordinate
workers, trains and educates them,
instructs about the job to be performed
on daily basis, checks quality of output, 3122.6507
manages team and systems, carries out Blocking Supervisor
performance appraisal, ensures safety of
the diamond, and interacts with other Blocking Supervisor is in charge running
departments in order to ensure accurate the day-to-day work flow and processes
cut as per marking to derive maximum of the blocking department. The individual
value from a rough as per company’s on this job, allocates work to subordinate
objectives and delivers on time. workers, trains and educates them,
instructs about the job to be performed
on daily basis, checks quality of output,
manages team and systems, carries out
performance appraisal, ensures safety of
QP NOS Name Laser
the diamond, and interacts with other
Supervisor
departments in order to ensure accurate
NSQF Level 5
basic four (or eight) top and bottom facets
of the diamond as per company’s
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: objectives and delivers on time.
Code 3122
3122.6506 QP NOS Name Blocking
Bruting Supervisor Supervisor
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NSQF Level 3 checks quality of output, manages team

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and systems, carries out performance
Code 3122 appraisal, ensures safety of the diamond,
Title Manufacturing Supervisors and interacts with other departments in
order to produce lots
3122.6508 of polished diamonds as per company’s
objectives and customer’s
Polishing Supervisor
requirement and delivers on time.
Polishing Supervisor is in charge running
the day-to-day work flow and processes of Qualification Pack Details:
the faceting and polishing department. QP NOS Reference G&J/Q4909
The individual on this job, allocates work QP NOS Name Final
to subordinate workers, trains and Assortment Supervisor
educates them, instructs about the job to NSQF Level 5
be performed on daily basis, checks ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
quality of output, manages team and Code 3122
systems, carries out performance Title Manufacturing Supervisors
appraisal, ensures safety of the diamond,
and interacts with other departments in 3122.6511
order to produce lots of faceted and Supervisor Faceting and Polishing
polished diamonds as per company’s
objectives and customer’s requirement Polishing Supervisor is in charge running
and delivers on time. the day-to-day work flow and processes of
the faceting and polishing department.
Qualification Pack Details: The individual on this job, allocates work
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q4707 to
QP NOS Name Polishing subordinate workers, trains and educates
Supervisor them, instructs about the job to be
NSQF Level 3 performed on daily basis, checks quality of
output, manages team and systems,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: carries out performance appraisal,
Code 3122 ensures safety of the diamond, and
Title Manufacturing Supervisors interacts with other departments in order
to produce lots of faceted and polished
3122.6509 diamonds as per company’s objectives
and
Final Assortment Supervisor
Customer’s requirement and delivers on
time.
Final Assortment Supervisor is also known
as QC Supervisor or Grading Supervisor,
the final assortment supervisor is in Qualification Pack Details:
charge running the day to day work flow QP NOS Reference G&J/Q6707
and processes of the final assortment QP NOS Name Supervisor
department. The individual at work Faceting and Polishing
allocates work to subordinate workers, NSQF Level 3
trains and educates them, instructs about
the job to be performed on daily basis, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 3122 Examines manuscript for layout, technical

Title Manufacturing Supervisors aspects, etc., and plans work accordingly.
Arranges for machines, equipment and
3122.6600 materials, and distributes work amongst
Supervisor and Foreman, Photo- Composers, Printers, Book Binders, etc.,
according to quantum of work and nature
Litho, Photo Engraving and Dark
of printing required. Gets proof copies
Room Operations compared and corrected with manuscript,
ensures compliance with other special
Supervisor and Foreman, Photo-Litho, instructions, if any, and instructs Printers
Photo Engraving and Dark Room to print required number of copies.
Operations guides and supervises Checks work frequently, directs necessary
photographic, photo engraving, adjustments to be made and ensures
developing and related tasks for block desired output. Supervises stitching,
making and photo-litho operations in binding, trimming etc., and ensures
printing press. Studies nature of work to production to required specifications.
be done and plans work according to Keeps machines and equipment in proper
operations and order of priority for working order by getting repairs and
printing. Instructs cameramen, photo- overhauling done as required and
engravers, darkroom and related workers maintains prescribed records and
on prescribed finish and specifications registers. May specialize in particular
required and guides and supervises their branch of work or type of printing.
performance. Gets defects removed and
ensures minimum wastage and correct
production. Maintains prescribed records ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and assists workers as necessary. May Code 3122
make photo-sensitive glass plates for use Title Manufacturing Supervisors
in camera, enlarge important microfilms,
retouch lithographic printing plates, etc., 3122.6900
if required. Supervisor and Foreman, Food
Processing/Production Supervisor
Code 3122 Supervisor and Foreman, Food Processing
Title Manufacturing Supervisors supervises and guides workers engaged in
processing and preserving food by various
3122.6700 mechanical and manual processes. Guides
Supervisor and Foreman, Printing workers in milling and parching food
grains, crushing and pressing oil seeds,
and Related Work
making 'gur', 'khandsari' and sugar by
open or vacuum pan system, preserving
Supervisor and Foreman, Printing and
and canning food stuff, making biscuits,
Related Work supervises composition,
candy, chocolate, sweet-meats, etc. by
type-setting, printing, binding and related
mechanical, manual or combined
general tasks, other than photo-engraving
operations as necessary according to
and dark room operations, in printing
method and nature of production.
press and ensures correct operations, in
Watches heating and baking
printing press and ensures correct output.
temperatures, adjustments of machines
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and equipment, mixing of proper quality get overhauling and necessary repairs
and quantity of ingredients, etc. and done to maintain equipment in working
directs workmen accordingly to suit order. May check juice with hydrometer
requirements. Ensures quality and rate of and indicator to maintain specified
production and maintains prescribed standard.
records. May regulate temperature,
adjusts machines and equipment, mix ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
ingredients and perform other tasks. May Code 3122
be designated according to section or Title Manufacturing Supervisors
work supervised (Excluded are other food
processing supervisory staff and 3122.7100
Technologists described separately).
Supervisor and Foreman, Brewing,
Aerated Water and Beverage
Code 3122 Making
Supervisor and Foreman, Brewing,
Aerated Water and Beverage Making
3122.7000
supervises and guides workers engaged in
Juice Clarification Supervisor making beer, liquors, syrup, aerated water
and other types of drinks and beverages
Manufacturing Chemist; Shift Chemist; and ensures standard quality of
Juice Clarification Supervisor; Juice production as prescribed. Arranges for
Supervisor; Clarification House necessary materials and ingredients and
Supervisor(Sugar) co-ordinates and guides workers in various operations such
supervises all operations connected with as brewing, mashing, fermenting, filtering,
the syrup making from raw juice, weighing making syrups and sherbets, filling bottles,
to final sulphitation in sugar factory. injecting carbon-dioxide into filled bottles,
Supervises and checks weighing or bottling etc., according to nature of
measuring of raw juice coming from mill production. Gets samples tested while
house, and ensures correct maintenance processing and directs necessary
of its records. Directs heating, adjustments and modifications. Enforces
carbonation, filtration Sulphitation, safety measures, compliance with excise
evaporation, and other for prescribed and related rules and regulations,
treating of juice and making of specified prescribed percentage of alcohol content,
type of syrup. Supervises operations of etc., and ensures standard quality of
lime kiln, sulphur furnace etc., and production. Maintains records and
controls making of milk of lime and registers and submits prescribed returns.
sulphur dioxide for clarifying juice by May set machines and equipment. May be
carbonation or Sulphitation process. designated according to nature of
Checks temperature and pressure of production or section supervised.
heaters, filters press and evaporators, (Excluded are Technologists, and Chemists
tests juice with testing paper, and described elsewhere).
performs other functions as necessary for
manufacturing of specified type of juice
and syrup. Maintains log book giving
Code 3122
hourly and daily operational details. May
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Supervisor and Foreman, Dairy Code 3122
Products/Dairy Technologist Title Manufacturing Supervisors
Supervisor and Foreman, Dairy Product 3122.9900

supervises and guides workers engaged in Manufacturing Supervisors, Other
processing dairy products and ensures
prescribed quality of manufacture. Guides Manufacturing Supervisors, Other include
workers in skimming and pasteurising Manufacturing supervisors who co-
milk, separating specified quantity of ordinate and supervise the activities of
cream from milk, churning butter, making Process Control Technicians, Machine
cheese and other dairy products either by Operators, Assemblers, and other
mechanical, manual or combined Manufacturing Labourers not elsewhere
processes and ensures prescribed quality classified
and quantity of production. Tests or gets
samples tested while processing, directs ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
necessary adjustments to be made and Code
maintains hygienic condition in area Title
supervised. Controls bottling, mixing and
packing operations according to type and
Family 3123
quality of production and maintains
necessary records and registers. May be Construction Supervisors
designated according to section
supervised or product processed. Construction Supervisors, co-ordinate,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: supervise and schedule the activities of
Code 3122 workers engaged in the construction and
Title Manufacturing Supervisors repair of buildings and structures.
3122.8001 3123.0100
Rubber Nursery Supervisor Work Supervisor, Construction
Rubber Nursery Supervisor supervises and Work Supervisor, Construction supervises

give technical advice on all the nursery construction and repairs of buildings,
activities to all workers. He is responsible hutments, and other structures and
for the timely completion of all seasonal ensures working to required
activities, smooth running of the nursery specifications. Receives instructions from
and production of quality planting Building Overseer regarding sizes and
materials as envisaged by the specifications of structure to be built,
organization. composition of mortar and other
materials to be used and instructs Masons
and other workers accordingly. Gets
bricks, sand, cement, mosaic chips, etc.,
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q 0933
stacked in proper order and ensures
QP NOS Name Rubber
security against loss and wastage. Keeps
Nursery Supervisor
watch on construction being built, ensures
NSQF Level 5
use of proper materials and mortar and
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measures it periodically or at end of day Title Construction Supervisors

to calculate wages earned by workers.
Ensures building according to plan and 3123.0300
gets defects removed or reconstructed as Supervisor and Foreman, Plumbing
directed by Overseer. Maintains material,
and Pipe Fitting
attendance and other records as
necessary, calculates wages of workers
Supervisor and Foreman, Plumbing and
engaged and ensures proper. Use of men
Pipe Fitting supervises workers engaged in
and material. May prepare bills, arrange
pipe fitting and plumbing operations and
for MASONS, CARPENTERS, LABOURERS
guides them as necessary to ensure
and other workers and arrange for their
correct laying and
payment, if necessary.
fitting of pipes, drainage system, etc.
Studies lay out drawings of pipelines or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: sanitary fittings depending on tasks to be
Code 3123 performed and instruct workers
Title Construction Supervisors accordingly. Supervises laying and joining
of pipes, making connections with soak
3123.0200 pit, fitting, sanitary appliances, cleaning
Supervisor and Foreman, Insulation blocked drain pipes, removing leakages,
etc. and ensures proper installation and
Supervisor and Foreman, Insulation repairs done. Checks pipe lines and
supervises application of insulating sewerage systems under his charge
materials in buildings, refrigeration and periodically or as required and maintains
air-conditioning equipment, boilers, steam them in proper working order. Maintains
pipes, etc., to maintainer pressure records and registers and submits reports
stipulated temperature, prevent as required. May guide workers in
reverberation of sound and like purposes. installation of gas and hume pipes, making
Studies drawings and specifications of water and gas tight joints, removing water
insulation to be done. Arranges to draw or pipe leakages by lead burning, etc., if
procure required quantity of insulating necessary.
materials and accessories such as mineral
wool, shredded or sheets of cork; ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
asbestos etc., and hands them over to Code 3123
workers as required, with necessary Title Construction Supervisors
instructions for their application.
Supervises work, ensures correct 3123.0301
application of required type and thickness
Plumbing Foreman
of insulating material and gets defects
removed, if any, to achieve desired result.
Plumbing Foreman is responsible for
Maintains necessary records and ensures
supervising, co-ordinating and scheduling
proper use of men and material. May
the activities of supervisors, plumbers and
check insulation done with gauges and
other staffs.
meters and report results achieved.
Code 3123
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QP NOS Name Plumbing explains circuit to be drawn to Wireman.

Foreman Arranges for materials, supervises
NSQF Level 5 installation
of wiring and guides workers as necessary
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: to ensure conformity with safety and
Code 3123 electricity
Title Construction Supervisors rules. Tests whole wiring systems with
merger on completion of work to ensure
continuity
3123.0302
and proper installation. Connects to main
Plumbing Supervisor switch fixed at convenient place and
certifies
Plumbing Supervisor is responsible for on prescribed form that there is no
supervising, co-ordinating and scheduling leakage and wiring has been done in
the activities of plumbers and other staffs. accordance with
electricity act. May supervise installation
Qualification Pack Details: of temporary wiring. May supervise
QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0114 installation
QP NOS Name Plumbing of geyser, air-conditioners, booster pumps
Supervisor and other domestic appliances.
NSQF Level 6
Code 3123 Title Construction Supervisors
Title Construction Supervisors
3123.0500
3123.0400 Supervisor and Foreman, Painting
Electrical Supervisor, Wiring,
Supervisor and Foreman, Painting
Electrical Supervisor, Wiring plans, supervises sign writing and application of
prepares, estimates and supervises paint, varnish, distemper or lacquer on
installation of commercial, industrial and metal, wood, building, glass and other
domestic wiring in factories, surfaces and ensures correct finish.
establishments and residential buildings. Examines surface of structure or article to
Visits site, decides number of points to be be worked upon and decides shade and
fixed and estimates costs according to type of paint, mixture or varnish to be
type of wiring to be installed. Plans and used according to specifications or
prepares wiring diagram according to customers' requirements. Directs workers
building layout, power and light points to to smoothen surface to be painted or
be fixed, equal distribution of load, varnished to required finish by scrubbing
minimum exposure to weather, easy chemical treatment or by polishing with
access for repairs and other factors as emery or glass paper as necessary.
necessary to suit customer’s Supervises preparation of base for spray
requirements. Marks location of points, and high class painting by application of
cut-outs, ceiling roses junction boxes etc., putty on surface and its smoothening for
and applying first coat of paint. Guides
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workers in mixing, straining of paints and frames, structures, jigs, plates, sheets etc.
varnish to required shade and consistency and managing operations for a line or a
and supervises painting, smoothening and shift to fulfil the production plan as shared
final polishing operations to ensure with the team.
required gloss and finish desired.
Maintains prescribed records and keeps Qualification Pack Details:
tools and equipment in working order. QP NOS Reference ASC/Q3305
May design stencils for brush and screen- QP NOS Name Painting
printing. Supervisor
NSQF Level 5
Title Construction Supervisors Code 3123
Title Construction Supervisors
3123.0600
Painting and Surface Treatment 3127.9900
Line In Charge Supervisors and Foremen and
Related Trades Workers in
Painting and Surface Treatment Line In
Painting, Building Structure
Charge is responsible for supervising the
various painting processes like surface Cleaning, Other
treatment, preparation and top coat on
different types of metallic frames, Supervisors and Foremen and Related
structures, jigs, plates, sheets etc. and Trades Workers, in Painting, Building
managing operations for a line or a shift to Structure Cleaning, other include
fulfil the production plan as shared with supervisory workers engaged in painting,
the team building structure cleaning not elsewhere
classified.
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q3306 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
QP NOS Name Painting and Code 3123
Surface Treatment Line In Charge Title Construction Supervisors
NSQF Level 6
Group 313
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Process Control Technicians
Code 3123
Title Construction Supervisors Process Control Technicians operate and
monitor switchboards, computerized
3123.0700 control systems, multi-function process
Painting Supervisor control machinery and maintain
processing units in electrical power
Painting Supervisor is responsible for generation and distribution, wastewater,
supervising the various painting processes sewage treatment and waste disposal
like surface treatment, preparation and plants, chemical, petroleum and natural
top coat on different types of metallic gas refineries in metal processing and
other multiple process operations.
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Occupations in this Group are classified order. May make minor repairs. May
into the following Families: check and direct working of boiler.
3131 Power Production Plant Operators ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

3132 Incinerator and Water-Treatment Code 3131
Plant Operators Title Power Production Plant Operators
3133 Chemical Processing Plant
Controllers 3131.0200
3134 Petroleum and Natural Gas Stationary Engine Driver, Internal
Refining Plant Operators Combustion
3135 Metal Production Process
Controllers Stationary Engine Driver, Internal
Combustion; I.C. (Internal Combustion)
3139 Process Control Technicians, Not
Engine Driver; Stationary Engine Operator,
Internal Combustion operates and
maintains internal combustion engine run
Family 3131 on petrol or diesel oil or gas to generate
Power Production Plant Operators motive power to drive other equipment
and plants. Checks oil level in engine tank
Power-production Plant Operators by inserting graduated metal rod; turns
operate, monitor and maintain fuel valve to admit oil to cylinder and
switchboards and related equipment in starts engine; observes meters and gauges
electrical control centres which control to determine operating condition and
the production and distribution of electric makes adjustments or minor repairs to
or other power in transmission networks. ensure efficient performance; maintains
The equipment operated includes supply of fuel, lubricates working parts,
reactors, turbines, generators and other tightens loose parts and performs other
auxiliary equipment in electrical power servicing tasks to keep engine in good
generating stations. running order. May fit belt to wheel of
engine to run other attached equipment
3131.0100 and machinery. May be designated as
DIESEL/GAS/PETROL/OIL ENGINE DRIVER
Stationary Engine Driver, Steam
according to type of fuel used.
Stationary Engine Driver, Steam;
Stationary Engine Operator Steam; Steam ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Engine Driver operates stationary steam Code 3131
engine to provide motive power for other Title Power Production Plant Operators
equipment and plants. Checks and adjusts
controls and starts engine; observes 3131.0300
gauges and meters to ascertain running Turbine Operator, Steam
order of engine and makes further
adjustments, if necessary; maintains Turbine Operator, Steam; Turbo generator
water supply and steam pressure to Operator, Steam operates steam powered
required level, lubricates working parts, turbine which drives generators for
tightens loose parts and performs other producing electricity. Starts turbine by
servicing tasks to keep engine in running
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opening valve for supply of steam into adjustments, as necessary. May keep
turbine to rotate turbine wheels; runs records of instrument readings at regular
turbine at low speed for pre-determined intervals. May repair and overhaul
length of time and notifies the Switch- turbines, when required.
Board Operator when ready to run turbine
at full working speed; increases speed of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
turbine and ensures that automatic Code 3131
regulator maintains correct working Title Power Production Plant Operators
speed; notifies Switch-Board Operator
that turbine can be synchronised with 3131.0500
other power units in plant. Observes
Power Plant Operator
gauges and meters to ensure proper
handling of load by turbine and its proper
Power-Plant Operator operates boilers,
functioning; alters power output of
turbines, generators, and auxiliary
turbine and makes other adjustments as
equipment at generating plant to produce
necessary. Cuts out unit evaporator to
electricity: Monitors control board and
conduct blow down of turbine for periodic
regulates equipment, according to
overhauling. May keep records of
procedures and information obtained
instrument readings. May repair and
from recording and indicating
overhaul equipment and other auxiliaries.
instruments. Adjusts controls of water and
cold feed systems, blowers, and igniters to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: start up or shut down boilers. Controls
Code 3131 operation of boiler auxiliary equipment,
Title Power Production Plant Operators such as water and vacuum pumps, coal
driers and pulverisers, steam condensers,
3131.0400 and soot blowers, to ensure efficient
Turbine Operator, Hydel operation of boilers. Adjusts boiler
controls to provide steam at specified
Turbine Operator, Hydel operates water- temperature and pressure for turbine
powered turbine which drives generators loads according to power demands.
for producing electricity. Starts turbine by Adjusts controls to regulate speed,
opening valves of pen-stock pipes to voltage, and phase of incoming turbines
supply water to move turbine wheels; to coincide with voltage and phase of
regulates flow of water into turbine to run power being generated. Synchronizes
it at required speed; checks operation of incoming generating units with units in
turbine for smooth and steady production operation and closes circuit breaker at
of electricity by generators; controls water exact instant of coincidence. Monitors
pressure in turbine, and safeguards gauges to determine effect of generator
against water leakage; ensures adequate load on related equipment, such as bus
cooling of turbine bearing by steady and bars and voltage regulators. Adjusts
continuous circulation of oil; observes transformer controls to regulate flow of
gauges and meters to ascertain whether power between generating stations and
turbine can handle load and if working substations. Operates switchgear to
efficiently; checks for any abnormal regulate and transfer power loads to
sounds or movements of turbines. Alters protect maintenance workers engaged in
power output of turbine and makes other repairing or cleaning equipment. Records
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malfunctions of equipment, instruments, specific gravity of stand by storage

or controls on log sheet. batteries, maintain them and keep them
fully charged.
Title Power Production Plant Operators Code 3131
Title Power Production Plant Operators
3131.0600
Electrical Switch Board Operator 3131.0700
Oiler and Greaser, Stationary
Electrical Switch Board Operator: Switch Engine and Machinery
Board Assistant; Switch Board Attendant;
Sub-Station Attendant (Power Station) Oiler and Greaser, Stationary Engines and
operates and attends switches and switch- Machinery cleans and lubricates moving
gear on switch boards to regulate flow of parts or wearing surfaces of stationary
electric current from power house or sub- engines or machinery. Fills oil cans,
station to different feeding units. grease-guns with required type of
Synchronises generators and motor lubricant; injects or pours lubricant on
connectors to bus bar (conductor forming moving parts or into holes, oil cups, or
common junction between two or more reservoirs according to lubricating charts,
electrical circuits) receiving electrical instructional records or own judgement
current from other generating units by and knowledge of engine or machine to
operating switches on panel board. be lubricated; adjusts feed of oil from
Operates various controls to switch on cups or reservoirs so that proper quantity
and off current supply to different feeder reaches moving parts. Forces grease into
units depending on load-requirements bearings with grease guns or packs grease
and as per instructions of superiors. cups by hand and screws down cup to
Controls and regulates voltage, frequency force grease to moving parts. Forces oil or
and power factor according to demand smears grease on friction surfaces such as
and system condition. Disconnects driving chains and guides. Keeps sumps
generator from bus bar to decrease power (oil reservoir) for lubricating systems filled
output or to cut out faulty units and with oil. Cleans machine and equipment.
equalises load among remaining operating May make minor adjustments, tighten
generators. Maintains records of loose parts and assist Machine Operator
switching operations and generator or Repairman. May keep records of tasks
output at regular intervals and submits performed.
daily reports to superiors. Reports to
superiors of major breakdown, power
failure and malfunctioning of switch board
Code 3131
equipment, instrument or relays. Isolates
feeding units in case of break-down and
fixes danger notices. May clean panel
board periodically. May overhaul and 3131.0800
repair panel equipment. May supervise Nuclear Plant Control Operator
working and cleaning of static or rotary
electrical plants. May check voltage and
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Nuclear Plant Control Operator; controls using shovel and broom. May assist with
nuclear reactor that produces steam for repair work.
generation of electric power and co-
ordinates operation of auxiliary ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
equipment: Adjusts controls, under Code 3131
supervision, to start and shut down Title Power Production Plant Operators
reactor and to regulate flux level, reactor
period, coolant temperature, and rate of 3131.1000
flow, control rod positions, and other
Hopper Attendant/Hopper
control elements that affect power level
within reactor, following standard Machine Operator
instructions and prescribed practices.
Dispatches orders and instructions to Hopper Attendant operates stationary or
plant personnel through radiotelephone mobile hoppers mechanically by
or intercommunication system to co- controlling valves or other devices to feed
ordinate operation of such auxiliary material into bins, kilns, furnaces, crushes,
equipment as pumps, compressors, mines, etc. or to carry by conveyors or
switchgears, and water-treatment elevators-for further operations or filling.
systems. May assist in preparing, Operates machine by manipulating levers
transferring, loading, and unloading and switches to start hoppers for
nuclear fuel elements. May control dual collecting materials and emptying them.
purpose reactors that produce plutonium Ensures that crushed material such as
and steam. May control operation of quartz, lime from crusher machine is
auxiliary equipment, such as turbines and dropped into the pit for conveying by
generators. hoppers, belt screw crushed material and
emptying it into storage bins or tanks for
further processing. Regulates speed or
movement of hopper by control of lever
Code 3131
or valve to carry correct quantity of
material into kilns, furnaces, bin, tank etc.
as necessary. Keeps place clean and tidy.
3131.0900 May operate crusher machine. May
Breaker Tender replace or repair broken hopper buckets
or baskets.
Breaker Tender; Breaker, Pit Attendant
tends machines that break coal into lumps ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
of specified size preparatory to Code 3131
pulverizing. Starts the revolving steel Title Power Production Plant Operators
drum containing coal to break the coal as
it tumbles and to pass through
3131.1100
perforations in the drum. Starts conveyors
to transfer coal to and from the breaker. Load Dispatcher
Observes flow of material on belt to
detect and remove foreign materials to Load Dispatcher co-ordinates activities of
clean jams. Removes metal from pocket of personnel engaged in operating
magnet separator, lubricates breaker with generating stations, substations, and lines
grease gun and oil can. Cleans work area of electric power system or electrified
railway system to ensure adequate
VOLUME II A 365
production and distribution of electricity distribution of electric or other power in

to meet power demands. In smaller transmission networks not elsewhere
systems, calculates load estimates classified.
according to corrected weather and
consumer-demand of electric power ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
required to meet fluctuating demands, or Code 3131
in larger systems receives load schedule Title Power Production Plant Operators
for various generating stations. Monitors
control board showing operating Family 3132
condition of lines and equipment
Incinerator and Water-Treatment
throughout the system and makes
adjustments or directs workers to make Plant Operators
adjustments as conditions warrant.
Notifies maintenance crew of location and Incinerator and Water-Treatment Plant
de-energisation of troubled sector, and Operators monitor and operate
verifies that workers are clear of repaired computerized control systems and related
equipment before directing energisation equipment in solid and liquid waste
of the circuit. Contacts other utilities by treatment plants to regulate the
telephone to arrange exchange of power treatment and disposal of sewage and
according to existing contracts or during wastes, and in water filtration and
emergency and co-ordinates tie-in with treatment and distribution of water.
other systems. Compiles operational
records. May operate console of 3132.0100
computer, which is programmed to Ice Maker
automatically perform load-control
functions. May calculate discharge rate of Ice Maker tends refrigerating equipment
water in reservoirs utilising reports of rain, that freezes water into ice, performing
river flow, and water level in reservoirs, any combination of following tasks: Opens
and directs setting of Watergates at valves to fill containers with specified
hydroelectric plants to co-ordinate water amounts of water, and lowers containers
flow and power generation for irrigation into freezing tanks, using hoist. Inserts air
and flood control requirements. bubbler into containers and starts agitator
in freezing tank to ensure uniform
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: freezing. Siphons or pumps water
Code 3131 containing foreign matter from centres of
Title Power Production Plant Operators partially frozen ice blocks, using suction
pump, and refills container with fresh
3131.9900 water. Flushes surfaces of ice blocks with
Power Production Plant Operators, hose. Removes container from tank, using
Other hoist, and immerses it in warm water or
places it in steam bath to free ice from
Power Production Plant Operators, Other container sides. Positions cans on
include operators who operate, monitor dumping pivot and pushes buttons to tilt
and maintain switchboards and related pivot and dump ice onto conveyor or
equipment in electrical control centres platform. Adds prescribed amounts of
which control the production and materials into mixing vats and starts
VOLUME II A 366
agitator to mix brine solution for freezing charts to ensure specified temperature,
tanks. May turn valves to regulate pressure, and flow of gas through system.
compressors and condensers. Observes operation of equipment to
detect malfunctions. Records instrument
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: readings and operational changes in
Code 3132 operating log. May operate purification
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment tanks to purify air or by-product gases.
Plant Operators May tend pumps to mix specified amounts
of acids and caustics with water for use in
3132.0200 purifying gases. May perform minor
repairs on equipment, using hand tools.
Reservoir Caretaker
May conduct chemical tests to determine
sulphur or moisture content in gas.
Reservoir Caretaker controls equipment
to regulate water flow and water level in
reservoirs: Turns valves and pulls levers to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
regulate water flow through aqueduct and Code 3132
floodgates. Reads gauges and meters to Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment
control specified water flow, water levels, Plant Operators
and water pressure in reservoir. Records
data, such as water level, turbidity, 3132.0400
temperature, and flow rate. Lubricates Wastewater-Treatment-Plant
and performs minor repairs to equipment, Operator
using hand tools. Patrols area to detect
property damage and to prevent Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
trespassing. May tend heating apparatus operates sewage treatment, sludge
to prevent freezing of valves and gates. processing, and disposal equipment in
May add chemicals to water to retard wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to
organic growth such as algae. control flow and processing of sewage:
Monitors control panels and adjusts
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: valves and gates manually or by remote
Code 3132 control to regulate flow of sewage.
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment Observes variations in operating
Plant Operators conditions and interprets meter and
gauge readings and tests results to
3132.0300 determine load requirements. Starts and
Gas-Compressor Operator stops pumps, engines, and generators to
control flow of raw sewage through
Gas-Compressor Operator operates steam filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge
or internal combustion engines to digestion processes. Maintains log of
transmit, compress, or recover gases, such operations and records meter and gauge
as butane, nitrogen, hydrogen, and readings. Gives directions to SEWAGE-
natural gas in various production DISPOSAL WORKERS in performing routine
processes: Moves controls and turns operations and maintenance. May collect
valves to start compressor engines, sewage sample, using dipper or bottle and
pumps, and auxiliary equipment. Monitors conduct laboratory tests, using testing
meters, gauges, and recording instrument equipment, such as colorimeter. May
VOLUME II A 367
operate and maintain power generating as pump leaks or worn bearings. Repairs
equipment to provide steam and and lubricates equipment, using hand
electricity for plant. tools. Records data, such as utilization of
equipment, power consumption, and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: water output in log. May operate
Code 3132 equipment to treat and process raw
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment water. May test water for chlorine
Plant Operators content, alkalinity, acidity, or turbidity.

Heating-Plant Superintendent Code 3132
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment
Heating-Plant Superintendent supervises Plant Operators
and co-ordinates activities of workers
engaged in producing and distributing 3132.0700
steam, heat and hot water in commercial Air Compressor Operator
or industrial establishments, and in
maintaining mechanical equipment, such Air Compressor Operator; Compressor
as boilers, pipe systems, pump, hot water Driver operates and services power-driven
generators, hot air furnaces, and air- air-compressor which generates and
cooling units. supplies compressed air to drive
pneumatic tools, hoists and other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: mechanical equipment. Starts power unit
Code 3132 and builds up required pressure;
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment manipulates controls or sets automatic
Plant Operators regulator to maintain correct supply of air
to equipment; observes pressure,
3132.0600 temperature and other gauges and makes
further adjustments to controls as
Pump-Station Operator,
necessary; cleans and oils equipment,
Waterworks tightens loose parts and performs other
servicing tasks to keep compressor in
Pump Station Operator, Waterworks good running order. May connect
operates pumping equipment to transfer pipelines from compressor to various
raw water to treatment plant, or equipment and make minor repairs. May
distribute processed water to residential, operate mechanically or electrically driven
commercial, and industrial compressor. May be designated as AIR
establishments: Turns valves, pulls levers, COMPRESSOR OPERATOR STEAM; AIR
and flips switches to operate and control COMPRESSOR OPERATOR, DIESEL etc.
turbine-or motor-driven pumps that according to power used.
transfer water from reservoir to
treatment plant, or to transfer processed
water to consumer establishments. Reads
Code 3132
flow meters and gauges to regulate
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment
equipment according to water
Plant Operators
consumption and demand. Inspects
equipment to detect malfunctions, such
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3132.0800 operates air-conditioning or refrigeration

Ammonia Compressor Attendant system for preserving food, providing
cooling or warming media for industrial
Ammonia Compressor Attendant operates processes, cooling or warming buildings,
ammonia compressor and auxiliary unit or for other purposes. Manipulates
for making ice by freezing water. various switches, at central control board
Examines thermometers, pressure gauges to start and stop electric motors, pumps,
and other instruments to ascertain compressors, coolers and other related
working condition of plant, operates equipment of refrigeration and air-
switches, thermostats and other controls conditioning system; observes readings in
to maintain desired temperatures; opens, various meters, gauges and instruments
closes and adjusts hand valves, associated regarding temperature, pressure and
with compressor and condenser, to voltage of system to ascertain working
control rate of suction and discharge of condition of plant; operates switches,
ammonia temperature, determining thermostats, rheostats and other controls
proper valve setting by observation of to maintain desired level of temperature;
pressure and temperature gauges and cleans and resets generator brushes,
knowledge of pressure and temperature replaces burned fuses and defective
required for efficient operation; ensures devices, thaws frozen valves, cleans
proper covering of freezing tank of plant equipment and performs other tasks such
with saw dust, and proper circulation of as oiling, greasing, cleaning of air and
brine solution around tank; measures water filters etc. to keep system in good
specific gravity of brine (saltwater) running order. May keep records of
periodically; lowers cans containing water temperatures produced. May assist
into freezing tank and covers lid; removes Refrigeration Mechanic in dismantling
cans from freezing tank after ice is equipment for repairs.
formed; separates ice blocks from cans
after little thawing. Maintains prescribed ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
records of meter readings, cleans Code 3132
equipment, and performs other tasks to Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment
keep system in good running order. May Plant Operators
repair and overhaul plant. May adjust
specific gravity by adding water, salt, or 3132.1000
calcium chloride to solution. Pump Man
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Pump Man; Pump Operator; Pump House
Code 3132 Attendant; Pump Driver; operates one or
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment more power-driven machines for
Plant Operators pumping, storing and supplying liquids or
other fluid materials or for dewatering
3132.0900 purposes. Starts pump, observes its
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration operation and adjusts controls to maintain
correct rate of pumping; stops pump
Plant Attendant
when required quantity of fluid has been
moved; cleans, oils and greases pump,
Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Plant
tightens loose parts and performs other
Attendant; Refrigeration System Operator
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servicing tasks to keep pump and Code 3132

equipment in good running order and safe Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment
condition. May do minor repairs. May Plant Operators
connect pipe lines from pump to vessel to
be filled or emptied. May be designated 3132.1200
according to type of pump operated or Blower Operator
type of material (fluid) pumped, as PUMP
OPERATOR, STEAM; PUMP OPERATOR, Blower Operator operates electrically
DIESEL; PUMP OPERATOR (ELECTRIC); driven blower for supplying air blast for
TUBE WELL OPERATOR. converters, cupolas and blast furnaces.
Starts blower and manipulates controls to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: maintain correct supply of air to furnace;
Code 3132 observes further adjustments to controls,
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment as necessary; checks pressure and
Plant Operators increases or decreases it, as necessary, by
changing engine speed; opens and closes
3132.1100 duct chamber to regulate flow of air into
Exhaust Fan Operator different chambers of premises. Cleans
and oils motors periodically. Many repair
Exhaust Fan Operator; Ventilating air ducts or tubes.
Equipment Operator operates power-
driven motors, fans and related ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
equipment to control ventilating system in Code 3132
mines, factories, stores and other Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment
establishments to remove foul air and Plant Operators
gases from enclosed atmosphere. Inspects
fans, motors and other parts of ventilating 3132.1300
system; lubricates moving parts of Incinerator Operator
equipment by filling cups with grease or
oil; regulates speed of fans and adjusts Incinerator Operator; Furnace Man,
dampers in ventilating ducts to control Refuse Disposal controls equipment to
flow of air; makes minor repairs to burn garbage, refuse and sludge cake in
equipment performing duties, such as incinerator plant. Directs workers in
tightening nuts, bolts and loose parts, feeding waste material into furnace. Starts
replacing old or worn parts in forced air-draft blower and turns valve to
thermostats, cleaning or replacing motor admit liquid or gaseous fuel or signals
brushes. Assists Electrician or Electrical workers to shovel coal into furnace. Lights
Fitter in dismantling fans and motors for fire in furnace by pressing electric-arc
repairs. May maintain air-cooling, air- ignition switch or by other device.
conditioning, or air purification Observes and adjusts combustion control
equipment. May be designated as FAN devices, such as pyrometers, meters and
OPERATOR, CENTRAL HEATING; HEATING burners to maintain specified
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR if operating temperatures and to obtain efficient
central heating system. combustion. Moves levers to open grates
for ash removal and turns valve on
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: waterline to sprinkle and settle ashes.
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May tend low pressure and settle ashes. Process Man, Chemical process chemical
May tend low pressure boiler to provide ingredients by mixing in specific
steam to heat plant. May repair furnace proportions, heating, distilling, cooling,
refractory lining with fire-brick and filtering, blending, percolating, refining,
replace and adjust machine parts. pulverising, etc. for causing chemical
reactions for research or production.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Obtains scheme of processing from
Code 3132 Chemist; sets apparatus and equipment;
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment collects chemicals in required quantities;
Plant Operators regulates feed of gaseous, liquid or solid
materials into equipment. Checks
progress of process by looking through
3132.9900
peep holes, observing temperature
Incinerator and Water-Treatment readings, pressure gauges and other
Plant Operators, Other instruments and making simple chemical
tests; regulates material feed, and heating
Incinerator and Water-Treatment Plant and cooling devices and makes other
Operators, Other include Plant Operators adjustments necessary to ensure that
who monitor and operate computerized processes are correctly carried out.
control systems and related equipment in Strains, filters and distils chemical
solid and liquid waste treatment plants to substances to obtain required product in
regulate the treatment and disposal of purified form. Implements safety
sewage and wastes, and in water filtration measures in regards to operation of
and treatment plants to regulate the plant/machinery and in handling and
treatment and distribution of water not processing materials such as acids, oils
elsewhere classified. and maintains machinery. May be
designated, according to type of material
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: processed or plant in charge of, such as
Code 3132 DISTILLING STILL ATTENDANT, FILTER
Title Incinerator and Water-Treatment PRESSMAN, etc.
Plant Operators
Chemical Processing Plant Title Chemical Processing Plant
Controllers Controllers
Chemical processing plant controllers 3133.0200

operate and monitor chemical plants and Furnace Operator (Chemical)
adjust and maintain, processing units and
equipment which distil, filter, separate, Furnace Operator (Chemical) controls
heat or refine chemicals. continuous-process furnace and related
equipment to decompose salt cake,
forming hydrogen chloride: Starts salt
3133.0100
conveyors or shovels salt cake into
Process Man, Chemical furnace; turns valves to fill furnace
reaction pot with sulfuric acid from supply
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tank; and sets burners, dampers, and Title Chemical Processing Plant
vents to fire furnace to specified Controllers
temperature and effect liberation of
hydrogen chloride. Computes salt and acid 3133.0400
requirements, using instrument readings Batch Still Operator, Chemical
and formulae and sets feed scales and
timers for continuous operation or Batch-Still Operator, Chemical operates
manually regulates feed and temperature one or more stills in which batches of
controls to maintain production in liquid chemicals, other than petroleum,
conformity with plant standards. Removes are treated to separate them into their
scale from furnace walls and agitates salt chemical constituent such as alcohol
cake to maintain efficient production, beverages, perfume or drugs or to refine
using scrapers and rake. Starts or those constituents. Manipulates feed
regulates speed of salt-removal device to valves to fill tank with liquid to desired
prepare furnace for new charge. levels; adjusts valves to control pressure
Maintains log of shift production, gauge in tank and rate of heating; regulates
readings, and equipment failures. valves to control amount of condensed
vapour returned to tank to enrich vapours
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: driven from it; draws, from containers
Code 3133 receiving condensed vapours, product
Title Chemical Processing Plant samples for testing either on their own or
Controllers in laboratory; determines by purity of
samples, container to which product
3133.0300 should be routed. Maintains record of raw
Boiling-Tub Operator (Chemical) materials drawn, quantity consumed to
indicate production capacity of plant;
Boiling-Tub Operator (Chemical) tends enters in log book condition of plant and
tanks in which crude tetryl explosive or abnormalities noticed in distillation during
nitrocellulose is boiled and washed to shift for report to Chemist. May make
remove acids and impurities: Admits adjustments to still auxiliaries such as
batch of crude tetryl slurry to boiling tank. condensers and pumps. May operate
Starts tank agitators and turns valve to ordinary type of wood-fire distillation
admit steam to tank jacket to boil slurry plant. May be designated according to
for specified time. Pumps off water after type of chemicals used and industry
material has settled. Pumps fresh water attached to e.g. AMMONIA STILL
through tank to wash tetryl and flush OPERATOR; ALCOHOL STILL OPERATOR;
away impurities. When boiling BENZENE STILL OPERATOR.
nitrocellulose, admits acid to tub and boils
contents for specified time, adds ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
neutralizing agent, and repeats process Code 3133
until all nitrocellulose impurities are Title Chemical Processing Plant
removed. May test acidity of solution, Controllers
using hydrometer or titration test.
3133.0500
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Continuous Still Operator, Chemical
Code 3133
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Continuous Still Operator, Chemical; continues bleaching for desired time till
Distillation Operator tends one or more acceptable bleach product is obtained;
stills in which continuous feed of liquid samples bleached product and sends it to
chemical, other than petroleum is heated control laboratory to test and check for
to separate into chemical constituents by chemical specifications. Filters products
regulating temperature, pressure, cooling with the help of filter press and takes
valves etc. Adjusts feed valves to allow filtered products into storage tanks or to
liquid to enter still at prescribed rate; another department for further
adjusts controls to maintain temperature processing. Records weights of materials
at various levels of still and to maintain used and time required for bleaching.
prescribed pressure in still; regulates Maintains, oils, adjusts and makes minor
valves to control amount of condensed repairs to equipment, implements safety
vapour returned to still to enrich vapours measures in regard to operation of
driven from it; draws, from containers plant/machinery and in handling and
receiving condensed vapours, product processing materials.
samples for testing either themselves or in
the laboratory; determines by purity of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
samples to which container product Code 3133
should be routed; returns impure samples Title Chemical Processing Plant
to main stock; maintains record of Controllers
temperature, pressure and feed indicator 3133.0700
readings. May make adjustments to still
Chemical Process Operator (Radio
auxiliaries such as heat exchangers,
absorbers, strippers, boilers and Active Materials)
compressors. May specialize in type of
chemical treated and be designated Chemical Process Operator (Radio-Active
accordingly. Materials) controls laboratory equipment
to prepare radioisotopes and other
radioactive materials for use as tracers in
biological, biochemical, and physiological
Code 3133
and industrial research. Places specified
Title Chemical Processing Plant
amounts of chemicals to be irradiated into
Controllers
container, and secure vacuum pump head
3133.0600 to outlet valve on container to replace air
Bleaching Operator, Chemical with inert gas. Drives pickup or forklift
truck to transport container to nuclear
Bleaching Operator, Chemical; Bleacher reactor for irradiation and from reactor to
Operator Chemical operates bleaching processing area. Lifts container of
machine and treats chemical solution with irradiated material from truck using hoist
bleaching reagents to improve their and positions container over opening in
colour. Pumps liquids and chemical concrete and lead cell. Moves remote
solutions to be bleached into tank; adds control lever to open container and dump
bleaching reagents and ingredients radioactive contents into glass tube in
determined by formula by pumping or chamber of protective cell. Opens
opening valves; starts agitator; observes pneumatic valves or uses slave
and controls temperature and speed of manipulators to add specified types and
agitator and regulates steam valves; quantities of liquid reagents to glass
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vessel, dissolve and transfers radioactive compound to prepare for testing. Places
samples into ion exchange tube, washes irradiated nuclear fuel materials in
radioisotopes from side of ion exchange environmental chamber to test reaction
tube into collection vessel and transfers to temperature changes. Records results
sample of glass flask, observing chemical of tests for further analysis by engineers,
reaction through periscope. Drains liquid scientists, or customers. Places specimen
into glass tube and performs standard in shielded container for removal from
chemical analysis involving titration and cell, using manipulators. Participates in
filtration, to ensure that radioisotopes cleaning and decontamination of cell
conform to specifications. Places tube in during maintenance shutdown. May
metal container and crimps top to close devise adapters and fixtures for use in hot
container. Places container in carbon, cell operations.
encloses descriptive literature, and seals
carbon. Compiles records including dates, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
production and related information. Code 3133
Decontaminates glassware and other Title Chemical Processing Plant
equipment during shut down using cloth Controllers
and soapy water.
3133.9900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Chemical Processing Plant
Code 3133
Controllers, Other
Title Chemical Processing Plant
Controllers
Chemical Processing Plant Controllers,
Other include plant controllers who
3133.0800 operate and monitor chemical plants and
Hot-Cell Technician adjust and maintain, processing units and
equipment which distil, filter, separate,
Hot-Cell Technician operates remote- heat or refine chemicals not elsewhere
controlled equipment in hot cell to classified.
conduct metallurgical and chemical tests
on radioactive materials: Controls slave ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
manipulators from outside cell to remove Code 3133
metal or chemical materials from shielded Title Chemical Processing Plant
containers inside hot cell and places on Controllers
bench or equipment work station. Tests
chemical or metallurgical properties of
Family 3134
materials according to standardised
procedures, and observes reaction Petroleum and Natural Gas
through cell window. Sets up and Refining Plant Operators
operates machines to cut, lap, and polish
test pieces, following blueprints, x-ray Petroleum and Natural Gas Refining Plant
negatives, and sketches. Tests physical Operators operate and monitor plants and
properties, using equipment, such as adjust and maintain processing units and
tensile tester, hardness tester, equipment which refine, distil and treat
metallographic unit, micrometre, and petroleum, petroleum-based products
gauges. Immerses test sample in chemical and by-products, or natural gas.
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Continuous Still Operator, Code 3134
Petroleum Title Petroleum and Natural Gas
Refining Plant Operators
Continuous Still Operator, Petroleum;
Stillman, Petroleum operates one or more 3134.0200
continuous stills for distilling or refining Still Man Gas Plant/Gas Plant
crude oil to obtain fuel gas, gasoline, Operator (Petrol Refining)
kerosene, diesel oil, lubricating oil, wax,
bitumen, etc. Reads processing schedules, Still Man, Gas Plant; Desulphurizer
operating logs, test results of oil samples, Operator; Gas Plant Operator (Petrol
and laboratory recommendations to Refining) tends operation of unit in which
determine changes in equipment controls pressure distillate and non-condensable
required to produce specified quantity gases are treated to extract those gases
and quality of product; moves and sets which are used as fuel. Observes various
controls, such as knobs, valves, switches, temperature, pressure and flow gauges of
levers, and index arms on control panels unit to ensure that unit is functioning
to adjust, maintain, and co-ordinate properly and records readings. Adjusts
process variables, such as flows, valves to regulate height of liquid level in
temperatures, pressures, vacuum, time, dephlegmator so that maximum
catalyst, and chemicals, by automatic separation of vapours from liquid will be
regulation and remote control of obtained and vapours will be prevented
processing units, such as heaters furnaces, from flowing back into unit and to
compressors, exchangers, recharges, regulate flow of gases through unit.
absorbers. Moves controls to regulate Operates and controls speed of pumps to
valves, pumps, compressors, and auxiliary regulate flow of liquids through unit.
equipment to direct flow of product, Controls temperature and pressure of unit
reads temperature and pressure gauges by setting automatic regulator at points
and flow meters, records readings, and desired. Winds and changes charts on
compiles operating records; tests recording meters. Shuts down unit and
products for specific gravity and observes cleans it out with steam and water,
their colour to determine whether exercising caution to prevent explosion.
processing is being carried out properly; May oil and grease pumps.
makes minor adjustments to equipment;
shuts down still for cleaning and opens it ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
up again; supervises workers who assist in Code 3134
operation of still. May fire oil or gas Title Petroleum and Natural Gas
burning furnace through which oil is run Refining Plant Operators
to heat it to processing temperature. May
specialize in a particular type of still, kind
of oil processed, and be designated 3134.0300
according to process involved or plant Pump Man (Petroleum Refining)
operated as ABSORPTION PLANT
OPERATOR; PURIFICATION OPERATOR; Pump man (Petroleum Refining) controls
STILLMAN; CRACKING UNIT; STILLMAN, pumps and manifold systems to circulate
POLYMERIZATION, etc. crude semi compressed and finished
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petroleum products, water and chemical variables, such as flows, temperatures,

solutions through processing and storage pressures, vacuum, time catalyst and
departments of refinery according to chemicals as specified. Reports
schedules or instructions and plans malfunctioning equipment to Still Man.
movement of product through lines of Records results of laboratory analysis.
processing and storage unit, utilizing May test products for chemical
knowledge of interconnections and characteristics and colour, or send them
capacities of pipelines, valve manifolds, to laboratory for analysis. May change
pumps and tanks. Synchronizes activities recording charts and ink pens. May
with other pump houses to assure operate auxiliary equipment to assist in
continuous flow of products and minimum distilling or treating operations. May be
contamination between products. Starts designated according to type of process or
battery of pumps, observes pressure and unit in which employed such as CONTROL
flow meter and turns valve to regulate MAN, CRACKING UNIT; CONTROL MAN,
pumping speeds according to schedules. CRUDE UNIT; CONTROL MAN,
Turns hand wheels to open line valves to POLYMERISATION UNIT; SOLVENT
direct flow of product. Signals by ‘TREATING ‘PLANT CONTROL MAN etc.
telephone to operate pumps in designed
units to open and closed pipeline and tank ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
valves and to gauge, sample and Code 3134
determine temperature of tank contents. Title Petroleum and Natural Gas
Records operating data, such as products Refining Plant Operators
and quantities pumped, stocks used,
gauging results and operating time. May 3134.0500
blend oil and gasoline. May repair pumps,
Blender (Petroleum Refining)
lines and auxiliary equipment.
Blender (Petroleum Refining) controls
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: equipment to blend straight run of natural
Code 3134 gasoline with chemicals, tetra-ethyl leads,
Title Petroleum and Natural Gas and light distillates of crude oil to produce
Refining Plant Operators commercial fuel, according to formula.
Reads blending schedules specifying
3134.0400 components and quantities to be blended.
Control Man (Petroleum Refining) Turns, controls to open valves and starts
pumps or directs Pump Man to transfer
Control Man (Petroleum Refining) gasoline to blending tanks. Completes
operates control panel to regulate amount of addition or sets weighing
temperature, pressure, rate of flow, and machine that automatically weighs
tank level in petroleum refining, quantities of additives in ratio to quantity
processing and treating units and petro- of gasoline. Turns hand wheel to open
chemical units, according to process valves to spray jets to admit and circulate
schedules. Observes instruments and specified quantities of gasoline, additives
meters to verify specified conditions and and chemicals in mixing tanks. Move
record readings. Moves and adjusts dials, controls of pumps, agitators and mixtures
switches, valves and levers on control to blend mixture mechanically or with air
panel to regulate and co-ordinate process agitation. Observes temperature gauges
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and turns valves to regulate and maintain processing as LEAK MAN, PARAFFIN
specified temperature in tanks. Draws PLANT; PRESSMAN, PARAFFIN PLANT.
sample of mixture for laboratory analysis.
Repeats blending process as required by ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
laboratory recommendations or starts Code 3134
pump to draw off blended gasoline to Title Petroleum and Natural Gas
storage tanks or leading racks. Opens Refining Plant Operators
valves to draw off chemical and lead
residue. Records quantity blended and 3134.0700
materials used. Lubricates, adjusts, and
Pump Station Operator
repairs pumps, agitators, and mixers. May
test products. May operate control panel
Pump-Station Operator; operates electric,
utilizing electronic computer and controls
diesel, gas, or automated pumping
to blend products in pipelines. May be
equipment to pump and route petroleum
designated according to type of additive
products through pipelines at main-line or
used as ETHYL BLENDER.
terminal stations according to instructions
and destination: Turns valves and starts
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: engines to pump oil through station.
Code 3134 Reads flow and pressure meters, and
Title Petroleum and Natural Gas turns valves to vary pumping rate and line
Refining Plant Operators pressure, according to specifications.
Turns hand wheel to open or close
3134.0600 pipeline valves to direct flow of oil to
Paraffin Plant Operator (Petrol storage tanks according to grade; to direct
Refining) flow of oil through station and along
pipeline, according to destination; or to
Paraffin Plant Operator (Petrol Refining) switch oil to alternative pipelines to
operates filter presses to separate oil of prevent contamination between grades.
paraffin distillate from paraffin wax. Inspects pumping equipment to detect
Installs filter plates using hand tools, and malfunctioning and leaks. Lubricates
turns hand wheel to adjust hydraulic ram machinery, and repairs and adjusts pumps
pressure. Turns valves to regulate flow of and equipment, using hand tools. Records
chilled distillate in to filter press. Starts pressures, temperature, and flow rates,
machine to activate hydraulic rams to and maintains records of oil stock and oil
squeeze oil from distillate, as wax receipts. May pump natural gas or natural
solidifies. Observes oil pressed from filter gas liquid products. May gauge and test
plates and adjust ram pressure to extracts oil. May use radiotelephone equipment.
maximum amount of oil from wax. Scraps
accumulated wax from filter plate in to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
spiral conveyer that carries it to melting Code 3134
pan. Turns valve to regulate flow of steam Title Petroleum and Natural Gas
in to melting pan to heat wax.. Start Refining Plant Operators
pumps to return salvaged distillate from
tank to filter press for re-processing. May 3134.0800
be designated according to phase of Treating-Plant Operator
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Treating-Plant Operator controls ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

continuous-treating or batch-treating Code 3134
equipment to process petroleum Title Petroleum and Natural Gas
products, such as petroleum, kerosene, Refining Plant Operators
and lubricating oils, with chemicals,
solvents, steam, clay, and hydrogen to Family 3135
remove impurities and to improve colour,
Metal Production Process
odour, and stability, according to
specifications: Moves and sets levers, Controllers
switches, dials, and hand wheels to admit
products and treating agents to Metal production process controllers
processing units in specified ratio; to operate and monitor multi-function
direct flow of products through treating process control machinery and equipment
stages, such as mixing, precipitating, and to control the processing of metal
neutralising; and to regulate converting and refining furnaces, metal-
temperatures, pressures, and circulation rolling mills, metal heat-treating, or metal-
rates of treating equipment. Observes extrusion plant.
temperature gauges, pressure gauges, and
flowmeters; records readings; and 3135.0500
compiles operating records. Patrols unit to Mixer Man
detect malfunctions and leaks. Opens
bleeder valves to sample products and Mixer Man receives blast furnace molten
tests them for chemical characteristics, metal from crane operated ladles into
specific gravity, and colour, or sends mixer furnace and transfers same to
sample to laboratory for analysis. convertor, at correct temperature, as and
Reprocesses products or pumps them to when required. Adjusts mouth of mixer
storage tanks, according to test results furnace by mechanical device and directs
and laboratory recommendations. Opens Crane Driver operating tilting ladle to pour
valves to drain sludge from units. May molten metal into mixer furnace. Adjusts
repair and lubricate equipment. May treat coke oven gas burners to maintain correct
products, using hydrogen-catalytic temperature of received molten metal.
process. Tilts mixer furnace by electrical device for
pouring molten metal into empty ladles
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: for transferring it into Bessemer (duplex)
Code 3134 convertor. Keeps account of metal
Title Petroleum and Natural Gas received and delivered. May undertake
Refining Plant Operators electrical and mechanical running repairs.

Petroleum Refining Workers, Other Code 3135
Title Metal Production Process
Petroleum Refining Workers, Other Controllers
includes all other petroleum refining
workers engaged in refining petroleum 3135.0600
and their products, not elsewhere Convertor Blower/Convertor
classified. Blower Technician
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Convertor Blower; Blower Man; Steel changing of bottom and shoulder of

Blower operates Bessemer convertor for converter.
obtaining required carbon content in
molten iron for manufacture of steel by ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
blowing. Tilts convertor by electrical Code 3135
device to receive molten metal from Title Metal Production Process
ladles (coming from mixer furnace). Blows Controllers
air and steam into convertor at required
pressure by operating electric switches. 3135.0900
Brings convertor to vertical position and
Furnace Operator (Nonferrous
continues blowing. Judges metal condition
from flames and sparks shooting out of Metal)
convertor. Stops blowing when satisfied
that molten metal is blown for further Furnace Operator (Nonferrous Metal)
processing into steel. Tilts convertor to operates furnace to heat aluminium slabs
pour metal into another ladle for next and fabricated forms to specified
operation. May watch signals from temperature for rolling or processing: Sets
furnace and power house and take furnace controls to regulate temperatures
necessary action. May also maintain log and heating time. Starts conveyors and
book for recording serial number of blow, opens furnace doors to admit slabs, plate,
time, bottom number, vessel number sheet, and coil, or signals Overhead Crane
blows on bottom etc. Operator to uncover soaking pits and
lower ingots into them. Observes
pyrometer and adjusts rheostat controls
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: to maintain temperature between
Code 3135 specified limits. Measures temperature of
Title Metal Production Process product to determine necessity for
Controllers adjusting furnace temperature or timing
cycle, using thermal instruments and
3135.0700 charts. Removes material from furnace,
Convertor Man/Convertor Blower using crane, or signals Overhead Crane
Technician Operator to transfer it to next station.
Records time and production data.
Converter Man transfers molten metal
from mixed furnace ladles to Bessemer ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
converter with help of crane for blowing Code 3135
molten metal. Guides Converter Blower Title Metal Production Process
and Crane Driver for tilting converter and Controllers
ladle to required angle for pouring molten
metal from ladle in to converter and for 3135.1100
transferring blown metal into another
Furnace Operator, Open Hearth
ladle. Inspects bottom and tuyeres (air
passages) after each blowing. Closes
Furnace Operator, Open Hearth; Furnace
defective tuyeres by steel plate, firebricks
Operator First Hand, Open Hearth (Steel
and clay, if necessary. Directs all running
Manufacture) operates open hearth
repairs of converter. May also supervise
furnace for making steel from blown
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metal (iron). Charges furnace with scrap, furnace and in spraying dolomite on
blown and molten metal received from furnace banks (sides). May be designated
convertor and blast furnace, chemicals as FURNACE KEEPER or TAPPER, if
etc., according to type of steel required. employed in blast furnace.
Controls fuel intake and flow of air in
furnace to suit furnace condition. Takes ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
care not to damage refractory work of Code 3135
furnace. Gets furnace ready for tapping Title Metal Production Process
and directs Furnace Operator Second Controllers
Hand to open tapping hole of furnace
closed for ascertaining suitability of 3135.1300
further operation. May spray furnace
Furnace Operator (Smelting and
sides with dolomite for maintaining
proper furnace condition. Refining)
Furnace Operator (Smelting & Refining)

operates furnace to remove moisture,
Code 3135
arsenic, or sulphur from ore: Charges top
hearth of roaster with ore, regulating rate
Controllers
of charge by means of chute door.
Determines speed with which roaster is
3135.1200 being charged by weighing sample of
Furnace Operator, Second Hand, charge ore obtained over measured
Open Hearth interval of time. Starts rabbles (automatic
rakes) that scrape hearth beds continually
Furnace Operator, Second Hand, Open and move ore from one hearth to next
Hearth (Steel Manufacturing) assists lower one. Regulates draft and
Furnace Operator, First Hand taps molten temperature of roaster by adjusting
steel from furnace and adds, chemicals, dampers and gas pressure. Replaces
oxides, etc. Keeps oxide and fluxes ready rabble arms by detaching arm from shaft
for charging into furnace. Maintains spout with bar and removing it with hoist.
for flow of molten steel in proper Replaces defective rabble teeth. Directs
condition. Leads gang of Helpers and workers in removing incrustations from
Khalasis on receipt of instructions from hearth beds. Removes samples of roasted
Furnace Operator First Hand to open ore for laboratory analysis. May clean
tapping hole of furnace by compressed air arms and rabbles with scrapers and iron
gun, oxygen cylinder with pipes or other bars. May determine oxide content of
devices. Ensures that molten metal flows dried ore by titrating specified amount of
smoothly into ladle. Adds various flakes and calculating percentage. May
chemicals, oxides and fluxes in ladle to replace defective parts and clean
obtain correct specification of steel. equipment, thermal instruments and
Closes tapping hole by dolomite, coke charts. Removes material from furnace,
mixtures, etc. Repairs, maintains and using crane, or signals OVERHEAD CRANE
dresses runner (channel for flow of OPERATOR (any industry) to transfer it to
molten steel) with fire clay bricks, loan, next station. Records time and production
etc. during tapping intervals. May assist data.
Furnace Operator First Hand in changing
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: mill. Keeps mill tackles, rolls, men, etc.,
Code 3135 ready for mill changing (rolling sizes). May
Title Metal Production Process also conduct minor running repairs.
Controllers
3135.1401 Code 3135
Shift In Charge Furnace Ferro Alloys Title Metal Production Process
Controllers
Shift In Charge Furnace Ferro Alloys takes
responsibility of a particular shift for the 3135.1800
entire operation of the furnace, starting Roller, Sheet Mill/Mill Operator
from raw material feed until the final
product is tapped and transferred with an Roller Sheet Mill; Rough Roller; Eight
assurance of quality product. Roller; Finishing Roller; Four Roller rolls
pack (metal plates or sheets) between
Qualification Pack Details: mechanically or electrically driven rolls for
QP NOS Reference ISC/Q1104 making metal sheets of specific sizes. Sets
QP NOS Name Shift In Charge roll pressure as per direction. Holds hot
Furnace Ferro Alloys metal plate or sheet with tongs,
NSQF Level 5 pushes them into rolls, controls roll
temperature by opening steam and water
on them and rolls plate or sheet in
between rolls for required number of
Code 3135
times with gradually increased pressure
by screwing device. Ensures correct rolling
Controllers
both for finish and sizes. May change
position with other Rollers, Sheet Mill.
3135.1700 May be designated as COLD ROLLER if
Roller, Merchant Mill/Mill engaged
Operator in cold rolling of annealed sheets for
tinning, sizing, forming, etc.
Roller, Merchant Mill; Roller, Billet Mill
sets, rolls, checks, directs and co-ordinates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
operations of rolling mill. Checks general Code 3135
condition of mill. Directs and ensures Title Metal Production Process
proper supply of billets to re-heating Controllers
furnace and from furnace to mill for
rolling. Sets rolls, checks guides, adjusts 3135.1900
controls, stands and functional parts of
Operator, Hot Rolling Mill (Non-
mill. Rolls trial bar or plate and makes
necessary adjustments. Continues rolling Ferrous Metal)/Mill Operator
and makes adjustments according to
defects revealed in samples taken from Operator Hot Rolling Mill (Non-Ferrous
time to time. Co-ordinates work of mill Metal) controls and operates hot mill for
crew such as Guide Setter, Tongsman, sizing down metal slabs to required
Labourers, and ensures smooth running of specifications. Judges temperature of
slabs before starting rolling. Switches on
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screw ‘ down ‘Motor and adjusts roll gap Fluid Management Operator Rolling Mills
according to material and thickness of slab prepares supply collection, evaluation and
with help of gap indicating dial gauge. operation of all fluids connected with
Switches on pumps for supply of coolant rolling operation in steel plant. It involves
to slabs or sheets under rolls. Watches ensuring the right quantity and quality of
light signals and operate, lifting and tilting fluid, its operation, inventory
tables by electric switches. Repeats management, waste fluid disposal and the
process of narrowing down roll gap until basic maintenance activities associated
required thickness is obtained. Keeps with maintaining the system.
account of slabs rolled.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Reference ISC/Q0603
Code 3135 QP NOS Name Fluid
Title Metal Production Process Management Operator Rolling Mills
Controllers NSQF Level 4

Roller, Hot Rolling Mill (Non- Code 3135
Ferrous Metal)/Mill Operator Title Metal Production Process
Controllers
Roller, Hot Rolling Mill (Non-Ferrous
Metal) guides and controls ingoing and 3135.2002
returning hot slabs or sheets with help of Process Operator Rolling Mills
metal pushers (mild steel hammer like
tool with long handle). Receives hot slabs Process Operator Rolling Mills keeps
one at a time from pre-heating furnace. different process lines functional by
Sets slab square on conveyor table (metal ensuring continuity of process. It also
table with rollers) and signals to Operator involves providing the actual commands
Hot Rolling Mill. Lubricates slabs with oil for different operations as needed and
by oil can and mop. Travels along table monitor the operations for any deviations.
with slab and pushes it square in to rolls It includes inspecting the material
by metal pushers. Checks and stops between processes to ensure alignment to
returning slab or sheet by metal pushers specifications.
Repeats process till required size is
attained. May reject material if deformed Qualification Pack Details:
during rolling. QP NOS Reference ISC/Q0701
QP NOS Name Process
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Operator Rolling Mills
Controllers
Code 3135
3135.2001 Title Metal Production Process
Fluid Management Operator Controllers
Rolling Mills
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3135.2003 adjustments if necessary. Maintains

Coil Packaging Machine Operator records of rolled strip.
Rolling Mills
Coil Packaging Machine Operator Rolling Code 3135
Mills operates the coil master (coil Title Metal Production Process
packaging machine) for packaging the Controllers
finished coils (CR, Galvanised, Tinned,
Colour Coated etc.) strapping operation 3135.2500
and waggon unitisation in safe and secure Seamless Pipe and Tube Roller
manner. It includes bundling of the coil
after mill, protecting the coil from dust, Seamless Pipe and Tube Roller operates
humidity, rain and handling damage by rolls to form seamless pipe and tubes
applying protective films and sheets in a from billets which have been pierced
designed sequence. Weighing and longitudinally. Examines drawings and
labelling the packaged coil according to specifications. Selects and installs rolls
specifications and finally ensuring which form specified outside diameter of
readiness of coils for dispatch. tubing. Selects and screws to a power
driven rod a plug that rotates inside the
Qualification Pack Details: billet and forces it to expend to the proper
QP NOS Reference ISC/Q0602 inside diameter. runs billet through
QP NOS Name Coil successive sets of rolls until dimensions of
Packaging Machine Operator Rolling Mills tubing meet specification. Examines and
NSQF Level 3 measures tubing for defect and for
conformity to specifications.
Title Metal Production Process Code 3135
Controllers Title Metal Production Process
Controllers
3135.2300
3135.2600
Operator, Strip Mill (Non Ferrous
Furnace Man, Reverberatory,
Metal)
Pulverised Coal Fired
Operator, Strip Mill (Non-Ferrous Metal);
Roller, Strip Mill; Roller, Strip Mill First Furnace Man Reverberate, Pulverized Coal
Hand re-rolls strips to required thickness, Fired operates pulverized coal fired
coils them by machine and co-ordinates reverberatory furnace for melting iron or
various functions of strip mill. Sets roll gap steel for heavy castings. Arranges for
by electrical controls, lubricate rolls and setting of furnace. Controls blast and
adjust friction clutch to draw strip in to temperature by means of valves and
rolls. Directs Roller Second Hand, Strip blowers. Supervises and controls charging
Mill in his work. Checks thickness of rolled of furnace by watching flame and
strips from time to time by micrometre or atmospheric condition in side chamber.
standard wire gauge and makes Records reading of various meters and
changes furnace condition by controlling
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feeding of pulverized coal and blast. Centrifugal Casting Machine Operator

Draws out samples of metals and slag at operates centrifugal casting machine to
intervals and gets them analysed. Refines cast tubular metal products such as brake
metal by adding Ferro-alloys to melting drums, pipes, artillery barrels etc. selects
metals. Supervises furnace repairs. May required types of mould, grinds off and
do chemical analysis of samples. cleans rough spot from inside, using
specially devised grinding attachment and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: brush, and fills inside pits with refractory
Code 3135 material. Sets mould on machine and
Title Metal Production Process fastens cover on ends of mould. Mounts
Controllers pouring box to serve as funnel for pouring
molten metal into mould. Pre heats mould
with torch, if necessary. Starts machine
3135.3001
rotating at specified speed and sprays
Heat Treatment Shop Supervisor insulation on inside surface of rotating
mould. Guides crane man in positioning
This role is responsible for supervising the portable furnace, containing melt for
various heat treatment activities through pouring and manipulates electric controls
application of heat like Carburizing, to fill furnace and pour melt in to pouring
Tempering, Nitriding, Induction Hardening box. Observes and records prescribed
and Quenching, and maintaining process instruments readings and allows mould to
parameters and conducting quality checks spin for required time to solidify metal
on output product. Deploying manpower against mould walls. Unfastens mould
as per requirement, guiding operators and cover and removes casting using hydraulic
technicians to complete the assigned task, ram or other devices as necessary. May
maintaining a safe and healthy working operate machine from control board and
environment on the shop floor and be designated as CASTING MACHINE
maintaining records related to production, CONTROL BOARD OPERATOR. May pour
rejections, material movement and molten metal in to mould with ladle.
manpower productivity for a line/shift.
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q3902 Title Metal Production Process
QP NOS Name Heat Controllers
Treatment Shop Supervisor
Control Man, Billet/Process
Controller
Code 3135
Control Man, Billet; Signal Control Man,
Controllers
Billet controls pushing of billet (metal
bars) one by one from furnace and guides
3135.3100 it to pinching rolls (Device to catch billet)
Centrifugal Casting Machine for passing it through first pass
Operator (mechanical device for reducing
thickness). Watches proper heating of
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billets in furnace by means of thermo- (cooker) to convert raw materials into

electrical meters and signals (by light or paper pulp. Supervises charging of cooker
bell) to Hot Billet Pusher and Furnace with ingredients such as wood chips, rags,
Hooker to push billet to pinching roll. straw and waste paper shreds. Directs
Watches rear end of running bar to feed adding of chemicals and admission of
next billet. Draws attention of Pre-heating steam to raise temperature and pressure.
Furnace Operator in case of improper Observes gauges and makes adjustments
heating of billets. to maintain desired operating conditions.
Tests samples by titration or colour tests
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: to determine stage of cooking. When the
Code 3135 process completes, drains liquid from
Title Metal Production Process digester and instructs others in removal of
Controllers cooked pulp. May be designated
according to materials processed or
3135.9900 chemicals used.
Metal Production Process
Controllers, Other
Code 3139
Title Process Control Technicians Not
Ore and Metal Furnace Operators, Other
include workers who operate and monitor
ore-smelting, metal-converting and
refining furnaces not elsewhere classified. 3139.0200
Beater Man, Paper Pulp
Code 3135 Beater Man, Paper Pulp; Beater Operator,
Title Metal Production Process Paper Pulp operates machine that mixes,
Controllers beats and hydrates pulp and other
ingredients used in making paper.
Supervises charging of machine with pulp,
fillers, size, dyes, alum and other
Family 3139 chemicals. Sets and adjusts beater roller
Process Control Technicians, Not for desired degree of hydration. Examines
Elsewhere Classified the material for consistency and size of
fibres while it is beaten, and sends
This family covers Process Control samples to laboratory for testing.
Technicians not classified elsewhere. For Transfers completed batch to storage tank
instance, the group includes those who and starts agitator to maintain
operate multiple process control consistency. May mix and cook colouring
equipment in manufacturing assembly matter for dyeing mixture.
lines and paper an
3139.0100 Code 3139
Digester Operator, Paper Pulp Title Process Control Technicians Not
Digester Operator, Paper Pulp; Rag Boiler
Operator, Paper Pulp operates boiler 3139.0300
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Machine Man, Paper, Wet End Title Process Control Technicians Not
Machine Man Paper, Wet End operates
section of machine in which wet pulp is 3139.0500
fed on an endless wire-mesh belt and is Calender Man, Paper
formed into paper. Starts flow of material
from storage chest through rotary screens Calender Man, Paper operates and adjusts
to machine; adds water as necessary to calendering machine equipped with
make the material thin; removes dirt and heated or chilled rollers to impart suitable
other foreign matters from screens and gloss and finish to surface of paper.
regulates flow of stuff to obtain paper of Positions roll of paper on reel stand of
desired weight. Sets machine controls for machine; threads paper between machine
width, thickness and moisture content of rolls and wraps end around rewinder reel.
paper; threads formed paper between Inserts badding between rollers and
press rolls. Supervises machine crew, running paper to remove crease in paper.
drying, sizing, calendaring, winding and Adjusts controls to regulate speed and
cutting paper. May weigh samples of tension of paper, temperature and
paper and install Dandy Rollers to impress pressure of rollers. Examines paper and
water mark on paper. ensures it is free from dirt, slime spots,
wrinkles and spots. Ensures correct
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: compactness of winding, mends breaks in
Code 3139 paper with glue or tissue or heated flat
Title Process Control Technicians Not iron. Tests paper samples for finish and
Elsewhere Classified gloss with special instruments. May
attend to other processes in paper
3139.0400 making.
Machine Man, Paper, Dry End
Machine Man Paper, Dry End; Back Code 3139
Tender, Paper operates section of paper- Title Process Control Technicians Not
making machine in which paper is dried, Elsewhere Classified
calendered, wound on reels. Threads
paper through drier and calender rollers; 3139.1400
adjusts controls to regulate tension of Robotic Machine Operator
paper, temperature of drier rollers and
pressure of calender rollers. Examines Robotic Machine Operator sets up and
paper for defects and marks defective operates industrial robots to drill,
portions for removal at reel. Sets up countersink, and counter bore metallic
machinery and directs workers in slitting and non-metallic work pieces used to
and rewinding paper. May operate sizing manufacture aircraft parts or tooling,
tub when surface sizing is desired and according to specifications and pre-
may spray paper with steam, water, or programmed machine control
dyes to obtain specified finish. instructions: Reads work order and
specifications to determine prescribed
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: setup and operation. Mounts and
Code 3139 positions work piece on locating pins of
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holding fixture adjacent to a robot, aggregates as per the required assembly

manually or using hoist, and aligns and norms. The components assembled by the
secures work piece on holding fixture, operators are finally assembled in
using template, bolts, hand tools, and 2wheelers, 3 wheelers, 4 wheelers and
power tools. Installs specified type and large commercial vehicles.
size of drill bits in end effectors and places
end effectors in holding station adjacent Qualification Pack Details:
to a robot. Loads cassette tape of machine QP NOS Reference ASC/Q3701
instructions into machine controller or QP NOS Name Auto Component
enters commands to retrieve pre- Assembly Fitter
programmed instructions from the NSQF Level 4
mainframe computer. Pushes a button or
enters commands to activate a robot that ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
automatically retrieves and secures Code 3139
designated end effectors on robot arm Title Process Control Technicians Not
and positions arm for drilling. Operates Elsewhere Classified
robots to drill holes in test specimen and
measures holes for conformance to
3139.2001
specifications, using measuring
instruments. Enters commands to start Assembly Supervisor
robot, observes robotic operation, and
monitors screen of machine controller for Assembly Supervisor is also called, ‘Line
malfunctions and error messages. Supervisor’ or ‘Shift In charge. The
Changes worn drill bits or adjusts machine Assembly Supervisor is responsible for
according to error message instructions. supervising Electronic and Mechanical
Inspects finished work piece for Assembly Technicians and for ensuring
conformance to specifications. Cleans that production deadlines are met. The
parts, tools, and fixtures, using solvents individual at work co-ordinates with
and rags. May set up and operate robot to production planning team, stores, quality
perform additional machine operations, assurance and assembly team to
such as sealing and fastener installation, implement production schedule, manage
to join component parts into complete shifts and allocate work in order to meet
assembly. deadlines and quality standards.

Code 3139 QP NOS Reference ELE/Q6305
Title Process Control Technicians Not QP NOS Name Assembly
Elsewhere Classified Supervisor
NSQF Level 5
3139.1501
Auto Component Assembly Fitter
Code 3139
Title Process Control Technicians Not
Auto Component Assembly Fitter is one
who is skilled in operating machine tools
for conducting assembly and fitment
operations of vehicle components and 3139.5001
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Quality Control Inspector Industrial Robot Operators, Other include

operators those who load and unload
Quality Control Inspector needs to be industrial robots and perform related
responsible for the quality inspection of tasks not elsewhere classified.
the manufactured products in order to
deliver high quality to customers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3139
Qualification Pack Details: Title Process Control Technicians Not
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6301 Elsewhere Classified
QP NOS Name Quality Control
Inspector-Level 3 Group 314
NSQF Level 3
Life Science Technicians and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Related Associate Professionals
Code 3139
Title Process Control Technicians Not Life Science Technicians and Related
Elsewhere Classified Associate Professionals perform a variety
of technical tasks to support life science
3139.5002 professionals with their research,
Quality Controller development, management, conservation
and protection work, in areas such as
Quality Controller is responsible for biology, botany, zoology, biotechnology
proper monitoring, testing and inspecting and biochemistry, and to agriculture,
all systems and processes at the fisheries and forestry.
dealership. The individual is able to ensure
that quality standards specified for the Occupations in this Group are classified
various component/aggregate into the following Families:
manufacturers of the OEM product or
service provided by an organization are 3141 Life Science Technicians (Excluding
met. Medical)
3142 Agricultural Technicians
Qualification Pack Details: 3143 Forestry Technicians
QP NOS Name Quality Controller
NSQF Level 6
Family 3141
Life Science Technicians (Excluding
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Medical)
Code 3139
Title Process Control Technicians Not Life Science Technicians (except medical)
Elsewhere Classified provide technical support to life science
professionals undertaking research,
3139.9900 analysis and testing of living organisms,
Industrial Robot Operators, Other and development and application of
products and processes resulting from
research in areas such as natural resource
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management, environmental protection, Code 3141

plant and animal biology, microbiology, Title Life Science Technicians (Excluding
and cell and molecular biology. Medical)
3141.0100 3141.0200
Laboratory Assistant, Zoological Laboratory Assistant, Botanical
Laboratory Assistant, Zoological arranges Laboratory Assistant, Botanical sets up

microscope, dissecting trays, instruments, microscopes, dissecting tables,
reagents etc. in zoological laboratory for instruments reagents etc. in botanical
conducting experiments by Zoologist to laboratory. Conducts routine tests for
perform routine test for classification and classification and analyses and preserves
analyses and preserves zoological botanical specimens. Sets up in position
specimens. Sets up in position required microscope, dissecting tables, apparatus
apparatus. Arranges standard solutions, etc. and prepares or arranges standard
reagents and other preservative solutions. solution, piths, alcohol and reagents
Collects required specimens such as required for conducting experiments. Cuts
insects, frogs, fishes, birds, animals etc. and mounts section, dissects flowers,
administers or guides administration of seeds, etc. as desired Botanist and
chloroform to them and supplies dead, conducts routine tests for classification of
living or unconscious specimens to plants, cataloguing of specimens and
laboratory for research and practical studying their characteristics. Preserves
experiments. Performs routine test by herbarium and other specimens in special
dissections, studying growth, nature media. Accompanies students and
physiological reactions etc. and records Botanist on excursion and assists them in
observations as necessary. Classifies and collection and preservation of botanical
catalogues preserved specimens and specimens. Keeps apparatus and
arranges them in proper order in instruments in good condition. May
museum. Preserves specimens by operate microtome (instrument for
properly mounting them in preservative cutting very thin sections). May maintain
media like formalin, alcohol etc. Dissects stock register of specimens, instruments
animals and birds and stuffs them etc. of laboratory.
properly to retain their natural colour,
appearance etc. Accompanies students ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and Zoologists on excursions and assists Code 3141
them in collection and preservation and Title Life Science Technicians (Excluding
zoological specimens. Checks animals Medical)
room and ensures proper maintenance of
animals meant for laboratory use. Keeps
apparatus and instruments such as 3141.0300
balances, paraffin baths, incubators Taxidermist
microtones etc. in good condition. May
prepare slides and cut sections for Taxidermist prepares, stuffs and mounts
practical demonstration. skins of animals and birds in lifelike form.
Removes skin from carcass of animal or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: bird using special knives, scissors etc.,
taking care to preserve coat and skin and
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other outward features in their natural scientific support to Agricultural Scientists,

state. Applies preservative solutions to Farmers and Farm Managers.
skin. Makes artificial structure or body
frame using wires, wood, papier-Mache or 3142.0101
other media to cover preserved skin over
Micro Irrigation Technician
it using special adhesives. Fits artificial or
real eyes, claws, teeth etc. to specimen.
Micro Irrigation Technician holds a very
Mounts prepared specimen on suitable
critical role in the installation and function
pedestal. May display stuffed specimen in
of micro irrigation system that not only
natural surroundings. May articulate
uses the existing natural resources
skeletal parts of birds and animals for
efficiently but also benefits the farmers in
preservation and scientific study. May
terms of decreased cost of cultivation in
paint faded portions of specimen with
the long run.
appropriate colours. May specialize in
preparing stuffing and mounting of
particular type of animals. Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference AGR/Q0301
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Name Micro
Code 3141 Irrigation Technician
Title Life Science Technicians (Excluding NSQF Level 4
Medical)
3141.9900 Code 3142
Life Science Technicians (Excluding Title Agricultural Technicians
Medical), Other
3142.0201
Life Science Technicians (Excluding Bare Foot Technician (BFT)
Medical), Other include technicians who
provide technical support to life science Bare Foot Technician (BFT) is also known
professionals undertaking research, as the Bare Foot Engineer is needed at
analysis and testing of living organisms, village level in rural India to provide
and development and application of technical support to the infrastructure
products and processes not elsewhere activities and works taken up under
classified. MGNREGS, to improve the quality and
durability of the assets to be created. The
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: role involves working as a Junior Technical
Code 3141 Assistant and perform tasks under the
Title Life Science Technicians (Excluding instruction and guidance of the Technical
Medical) Assistant/Junior Engineer/Assistant
Engineer. The individual is expected to
carry out the functions of Technical
Family 3142
Assistant/Overseer/Work Inspector in
Agricultural Technicians providing technical services at village level
such as identification, setting and layout,
Agricultural Technicians perform tests and supervise for ensuring the quality and
experiments, and provide technical and specifications of works taken up under
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MGNREGS. The individual should ensure Ship and Aircraft Controllers and
activity specific compliance to Technicians, command and navigate ships
environment, health and safety aspects and aircraft, perform technical functions
while executing the works. to ensure safe and efficient movement
and operations, and develop electrical,
Qualification Pack Details: electromechanical, and computerized air
QP NOS Reference AGR/Q7801 control systems.
QP NOS Name Bare Foot
Technician Occupations in this Group are classified
NSQF Level 4 into the following Families:
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 3151 Ship’s Engineers

Code 3142 3152 Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots
Title Agricultural Technicians 3153 Aircraft Pilots and Related
Associate Professionals
3142.9900 3154 Air Traffic Controllers
Agricultural Technicians, Others 3155 Air Traffic Safety Electronics
Technicians
Agricultural Technicians, Others include
Agricultural Technicians who perform Family 3151
tests and experiments, and provide
Ship’s Engineers
technical and scientific support to
Agricultural Scientists, Farmers and Farm
Managers not elsewhere classified. Ships’ Engineers control and participate in
the operation, maintenance and repair of
mechanical, electrical and electronic
equipment and machinery on board ship,
Code 3142
or perform related supporting functions
Title Agricultural Technicians
on shore.
Family 3143 3151.0100

Forestry Technicians Chief Engineer, Ship
Chief Engineer, Ship; Chief Engine Officer,

Forestry Technicians perform technical
Ship ensures safe and economic running
and supervisory functions in support of
of all engines, boilers, electrical,
forestry research and forest management,
refrigerating and sanitary equipment deck
harvesting, resource conservation and
machinery and steam connections abroad
environmental protection.
ship. Directs and controls work and
conduct of engine room crew of vessel.
Group 315 Keeps log of performance of engines and
equipment on voyage. Supervises repairs
Ship and Aircraft Controllers, and and overhauling of engines and
Technicians accessories. Looks after fuelling of ship.
Looks to proper storage and maintenance
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of all engine room stores. May attend to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
repair work in case of breakdown. Code 3151
Title Ship’s Engineers
Code 3151 3151.0400
Title Ship’s Engineers Fourth Engineer, Ship
3151.0200 Fourth Engineer, Ship; Fourth Engine
Second Engineer, Ship Officer, Ship assists Second Engineer, Ship
in maintenance of main engine, pumps,
Second Engineer, Ship; Second Engine boiler mountings and other auxiliary
Officer, Ship functions as second-in- machinery on board and keeps watch in
command, to Chief Engineer and ensures engine room and stoke-hole during
general upkeep and cleanliness of specified hours in mornings and nights
machine on board ship. Distributes work while ship is at sea. Carries out daily
to engine room crew. Checks and keeps maintenance work and does day duty
rough ledgers relating to stores. Tests all alternating with Third Engineer, Ship while
machinery to ensure that they are in good ship is in port.
order. Supervises personally setting of
valves, pistons etc. of main engine under ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
instructions from Chief Engineer. Keeps Code 3151
watch in engine room and stoke-hole Title Ship’s Engineers
during specified hours in mornings and
evenings. 3151.0500
Fifth Engineer, Ship/Junior
Engineer
Code 3151
Title Ship’s Engineers
Fifth Engineer, Ship; Junior Engineer, Ship
looks after maintenance and overhaul of
3151.0300 winches and other machinery under
Third Engineer, Ship guidance of Second Engineer, Ship. Keeps
night watch on engine room and deck.
Third Engineer Ship; Third Engine Officer, Carries out day work while at sea assisting
Ship keeps watch in engine room and senior engineers.
stoke-hole during specified hours while at
sea, alternates with Fourth Engineer Ship ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
for day duties during specified hours while Code 3151
in port and performs other duties Title Ship’s Engineers
assigned by Second Engineer, Ship.
Ensures proper adjustment of bearings of
3151.9900
main engine and moving parts. May take
charge of maintenance of all electrical Ship and Aircraft Controllers and
fittings and stores in absence of Technicians, Other
electrician. May keep rough ledger of
electrical stores and equipment. Ships Engineers, Other include all other
ship’s engineers engaged in maintenance
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of ship and deck machinery, ledgers, etc., Chief Officer, Ship; First Mate, Ship
not elsewhere classified. functions as second-in-command to
Captain, supervises activities of deck
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: workers and loading, storage and
Code 3151 discharge of cargo. Exercises control over
Title Ship’s Engineers deck crew, assigns duties to Serang and
apprentices and maintain discipline. Plans
and executes work related to loading,
storage and unloading of cargo. Maintains
Family 3152
cleanliness and upkeep of equipment.
Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots Keeps watch on bridge in mornings and
evenings at sea during specified hours and
Ships’ deck officers and pilots command assists Captain in navigation. Fixes ships
and navigate ships and similar vessels, and position by star lights at dawn and dusk,
perform related functions on shore. and maintains Mates logbook, cargo
books and store books. Imparts necessary
3152.0100 training to indentured apprentices. May
Captain, Ship/Master assume duties of Captain in case of
emergency.
Captain, Ship; Master, Ship functions as
head of ship ensuring safe navigation, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
exercises complete control over officers Code 3152
and crew on board and carries on ships Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots
business at ports of call. Directs navigation
of vessel, assisted by other deck officers. 3152.0300
Lays course of voyage for officers on
Second Officer, Ship
watch follow. Manoeuvres vessel under
adverse weather conditions and
Second Officer, Ship; Second Mate, Ship
emergencies. Alters course at discretion.
assists Captain, Ship in navigation and
Maintains day-to-day log of events during
Chief Officer, Ship in supervising loading
voyage. Carries on ships business with
and discharge of cargo. Performs night
Customs and Port Services such as,
duty in port while important cargoes are
entering and clearing ship, submitting
being loaded and unloaded, takes turn
cargo manifesto to custom authorities,
with Third Officer on cargo while in port.
etc. Maintains discipline on vessel.
Maintains all navigational equipment on
Submits periodical reports to owner
board in good order. Winds chronometer
suggesting measures for increasing
daily, and starts and stops gyrocompass.
efficiency of service.
Keeps watch on bridge during specified
hours of day and night for ensuring safe
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: navigation. Fixes position of ship at sea by
Code 3152 taking morning, noon and afternoon
Title Ship’s Deck readings with sext ant and reports to
Officers and Pilots Captain. Keeps watch on anchor, when
ship anchored outside port. May look
3152.0200 after sick on board in absence of Medical
Chief Officer, Ship Officer.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots
Code 3152
Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots 3152.0600
Pilot Ship/Bay Pilot/Harbour
3152.0400 Pilot/Channel Pilot
Third Officer, Ship
Pilot, Ship directs movement of ship in
Third Officer, Ship; Third Mate, Ship and out of confined waters such as
assists Captain, Ship and Chief Officer, cannels, rivers, harbours, etc. Boards
Ship in navigation and maintenance of life vessel outside confined waters and assists
boats, safety and signalling equipment on Captain, Ship in navigating, manoeuvring
board and loading and discharge of cargo vessel safely into port, assists Captain also
in port. Remains on bridge while ship in manoeuvring vessel when leaving port.
enters or leaves port and passes orders of May moor or unmoor ship in harbour.
Captain or Pilot, Ship to engine room and
relays messages to Chief Officer and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Second Officer, Ship. Ensures that helm Code 3152
orders are correctly executed by the Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots
Seaconny. Maintains log book of all engine
and helm orders and other silent features 3152.0900
of manoeuvres. Assists Second Officer in
Ferry Officer
fixing position of ship. Keeps watch on
bridge during specified hours of day and
Ferry Officer directs arrival of boats,
night for ensuring safe navigation.
steams etc. at ferry crossings. Controls
Performs day and night duty in port
and co-ordinates work of staff employed
alternating with Second Officer, Ship in
at ferry station. Displays time schedules,
supervising, loading and discharge of
instructions, changes in timings of ferry
cargo.
service etc. prominently at ferry station.
Prepares duty roster of boat crew and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: arranges substitutes for absentees.
Code 3152 Ensures that service boats are provided
Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots with lifesaving equipment such as life
belts, first aid kits, firefighting appliances
3152.0500 etc. and are adequate. Attends to all
Harbour Master passenger enquires. Checks periodically
certificate issued on safety survey of
Harbour Master exercises administrative seaworthiness of vessel. Attends to
control of docks and wharves and controls embarkation and disembarkation of
movement of vessel in and out of port. passengers, weighment and charging of
Allocates duty to Pilot, Ship and controls luggage etc. as necessary. Receives and
floating crafts and marine staff of port. issues signal messages to guide boat
May pilot vessels to and from harbour if through water-way. Despatches relief
necessary boats and other assistance on receipt of
S.O.S. from boat on course. Collects and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: remits to treasury levies from private
Code 3152 boats for services rendered. Maintains
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prescribed statement of accounts and efficiency. Studies technical manuals of

returns and forwards them to higher Aeroplane and equipment manufactures
authority as required. and government regulations affecting
flight operations to ensure that company
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: training manuals adhere to legal
Code 3152 requirements and are adopted to type of
Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots aircraft in use. Represents company in
advisory capacity during contract
3152.9900 negotiations with Pilots Union.
Accompanies flights to observe
Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots,
performance of Pilots. Conducts training
Other classes for flight personnel covering
Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots, Other emergency procedures and use of survival
include all other Ships Deck Officers and equipment. Directs preparation of flight
Pilots engaged in seafaring, navigation, crew schedules and assignment of
berthing, harbouring, etc. not elsewhere personnel. May interview and hire flight
classified. personnel. May pilot airplane on
scheduled flights, for testing performance
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of aircrafts, drawing up new air-routes,
Code 3152 conducting aerial surveys and on
Title Ship’s Deck Officers and Pilots reconnoitring missions.

Aircraft Pilots and Related Code 3153
Associate Professionals Title Aircraft Pilots and Related
Aircraft pilots and related associate
professionals control the operation of 3153.0200
mechanical, electrical and electronic Check Pilot
equipment, in order to navigate aircraft
for transporting passengers, mail and Check Pilot, accompanies Aeroplane
freight and perform related pre-flight and Captains on periodic flights to observe
in-flight tasks. their ability and to evaluate their
proficiency. Accompanies Pilots on
3153.0100 periodic flights over established air routes
Chief Pilot, Aircraft to observe their proficiency in
manoeuvring of aircrafts and notes
Chief Pilot Aircraft; Aeroplane Pilot, Chief compliance with and infringements of
directs operation of flight department of company or aviation regulations. Checks
airline. Conducts indoctrination training navigational and meteorological facilities
for new Pilots and refresher training for available en route. Compiles report on
experienced Pilots. Reviews reports on findings, for management remedial action.
pilot performance and forwards reports to May fly aircraft during emergency.
airline control authority. Discusses
operation and personal problems with ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
subordinates to improve morale and Code 3153
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Title Aircraft Pilots and Related 3153.0400

Associate Professionals Aircraft Pilot, Specialized
3153.0300 Pilot, Aircraft, flies aircraft for specialized
Pilot, General purposes such as testing aircrafts,
instructing trainees in flying, dropping
Pilot, General; Aeroplane Pilot, General supplies, making aerial surveys, spraying
flies aircraft to transport passengers mail pesticides etc. Operates controls of
or freight, or for other commercial aircraft on scheduled routes or chartered
purposes. Reviews flight papers to flights; observes gages, meters and other
ascertain factors, such as load weight, fuel cockpit instruments to control aircraft and
supply, weather conditions and flight detect engine irregularities; uses
route and schedule. Orders changes in navigational aids to direct course of
fuel supply, load, route or schedule to aircraft in flight; trains Pilots in operation
ensure safety of flight. Reads gages to of particular types of aircraft such as jet
verify that oil, hydraulic fluid, fuel aircrafts, single or multi-engine aircraft,
quantities and cabin pressure are at helicopters etc. Demonstrates and
prescribed level prior to starting engines. explains methods of control and operation
Starts engines and taxies aeroplane to of aircraft to students-trainees, flies
runway. Sets breaks and accelerates aircraft or helicopters at low altitude with
engines to verify operational readiness of slow speed over agricultural fields to
components, such as super charges, spray or dust fields with fertilizers or
carburettor-heaters and controls. pesticides; flies aircraft at high altitudes,
Contacts control tower by radio to obtain over hills and dales to drop supplies and
take-off clearance and instructions. make aerial surveys and take aerial
Releases brakes and moves throttles and photographs. May be known as Instructor,
hand and foot controls to take-off and Pilot or Instructor, Flying, if specially
control aeroplane in flight. Pilots engaged in instructing students or Pilots in
aeroplane to destination adhering to flight operation of aircraft.
plan and regulations and procedures.
Records information, such as time in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
flight, altitude flown and fuel consumed. Code 3153
May instruct students or pilots in Title Aircraft Pilots and Related
operation of aircraft. May be designated Associate Professionals
as Transport Pilot according to aviation
licence held Airline Pilot or Corporate Pilot 3153.0500
according to commercial activity in which
Pilot, Glider
engaged or as Aeroplane Captain, if
placed in command of aircraft and crew;
Pilot Glider operates glider to glide and
and as Aeroplane First Officer or Co-Pilot,
soar in air with help of rising air-currents
if engaged as second in command.
(thermal currents). Takes position in glider
and secures with a strap. Checks controls
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: fitted in glider. Ensures that end of wire-
Code 3153 rope stretched from wire-rope drum of
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related stationary winch engine stationed at other
Associate Professionals end of field is fixed to glider and
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Signalman and Traffic Hand Gliding are 3153.0700

ready at their posts. Directs Signalman to Check Navigator, Aircraft
signal Winch-Engine Operator about
readiness for take-off. Releases wire-rope Check Navigator, Aircraft observes
from glider by manipulating release knob periodically Navigator during flights and
after glider is air-borne and gains reports on his abilities and efficiency of
maximum height through air-currents. various navigational aids used to higher
Maintains flight for required time, lands authorities. Accompanies Navigator
glider at landing area by manoeuvring periodically in aircraft and observes his
controls. May fly glider towed by power- working. Checks accuracy of charts and
driven airplane. May be designated as time taken by him in plotting position of
Glider-Pilot; Glider-Instructor, if employed aircraft not equipped with automatic
in flying clubs to train members in gliding. position indicator. Submits reports on
Navigators ability and efficiency. May test
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Navigators ability to handle difficult
Code 3153 situation in breakdowns, accidents, etc. by
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related asking questions. May recommend
Associate Professionals Navigators promotion, demotion or
further training to appropriate authorities.
3153.0600
Chief Navigator, Aircraft ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3153
Chief Navigator, Aircraft controls and Title Aircraft Pilots and Related
supervises work of Check Navigator and Associate Professionals
advises management on feasibility of
undertaking flights on new routes. Checks 3153.0800
log-book maintained by Navigator. Navigator, Aircraft
Examines reports compiled by Check
Navigator on work performance and Navigator, Aircraft advises Pilot, Aircraft
efficiency of Navigator. Studies working on position of aircraft, weather conditions
difficulties experienced by Navigators and and deviation from course during flights,
suggests remedial measures. Maintains using radar charts and other navigational
navigational charts and maps and advises aids. Checks automatic position indicator,
management on condition of terrain when navigational instruments, radio direction-
considering flights over new routes. finding equipment, etc. before flight and
Studies latest advances in navigational ensures that they function properly.
equipment etc. and makes Establishes position of aircraft during
recommendations regarding their flight using navigational instruments and
purchase and installation. May check work radar charts. Plots position of aircraft on
of Check Navigator and Navigator by charts using navigational instruments and
surprise visits. radio direction-finding equipment as
necessary. Directs course of aircraft in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: accordance with flight plan. Informs Pilot
Code 3153 about unforeseen weather conditions,
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related such as storms and other atmospheric
Associate Professionals changes and suggests any necessary
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deviation from course of flight. Maintains Check Flight Engineer checks work of
logbook of flights undertaken. May act as Flight Engineer and ensures correct
Pilot in case of emergency. execution of his responsibilities with
regard to pre-flight, in-flight and post-
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: flight, and renders report to Chief Flight
Code 3153 Engineer. Ensures that proper checking of
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related fuel loading, oxygen, forms and manuals
Associate Professionals on board, engine parameter,
3153.0900 pressurization and air-conditioning has
been done by Flight Engineer before flight
Chief Flight Engineer
of aircrafts. Accompanies Flight Engineer,
periodically, during flight and observes
Chief Flight Engineer plans, co-ordinates,
that he maintains constant watch on
controls and supervises work of Check-
performance of aircraft, engine and
Flight Engineer, Flight Engineer and
components and keeps accurate hourly
ensures removal of defects or deficiencies
log of all instruments readings; ensures
in aircraft observed during flight and
speedy and proper rectifications of all
pointed out in flight reports. Studies flight
defects by engineering personnel during
reports and logs prepared by Checked-
flight emergencies, renders report of his
Flight Engineer and Flight Engineers
observations to Chief Flight Engineer after
regarding working of aircraft, fuel
flight and suggests improvements for
consumption, engine performance and its
efficient working of aircraft or Flight
malfunctions etc. amends logs when any
Engineer. May draw attention of training
technological change is made in aircraft,
department to any short-comings noticed
or when any statistical data is required to
in Cadet Flight Engineer, may supervise
be collected. Maintains liaison with
work of ground crew at transit s tops.
engineering department in technical
matters affecting flight engineering.
Recommends adequate standard ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
operations in force to Director of Flying or Code 3153
planned operations. Represents Title Aircraft Pilots and Related
operations department in technical Associate Professionals
conferences. Undertakes yearly flight
checks of all flight engineers working 3153.1100
under him. Conducts surveys of Flight Engineer
engineering and refuelling facilities on
new routes to be opened. May assist in Flight Engineer makes pre-flight, in-flight,
investigation of important events like and post-flight inspection, adjustments,
crashes, break-down etc. and minor repairs to ensure safe and
efficient operation of aircraft. Inspects
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: aircraft prior to take-off for defects, such
Code 3153 as fuel or oil leaks and malfunctions in
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related electrical, hydraulic, or pressurization
Associate Professionals systems according to pre-flight checklist.
Verifies passenger and cargo distribution
3153.1000 and amount of fuel to ensure that weight
and balance specifications are met.
Check Flight Engineer
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Monitors control panel to verify aircraft Air traffic Controllers direct aircraft
performance, and regulates engine speed movements in airspace and on the
according to instructions of Pilot, Aircraft. ground, using radio, radar and lighting
Makes in-flight repairs, such as replacing systems, and provide information relevant
fuses, adjusting instruments, and freeing to the operation of aircraft.
jammed flight control cables, using hand
tools, or takes emergency measures to 3154.0100
compensate for failure of equipment,
Air Traffic Controller Specialist
such as autopilot wing heater, and
electrical and hydraulic systems. Monitors
Air Traffic Control Specialist receives and
fuel gauges and computes rate of fuel
transmits flight plans, meteorological,
consumption and engine performance.
navigational and other information in air
Records malfunctions which were not
traffic control station to perform pre-flight
corrected during flight, and reports
and emergency service for Aeroplane
needed repairs to ground maintenance
Pilots and controls air traffic on and within
personnel. May perform repairs upon
vicinity of airport. Accepts flight plans
completion of flight.
from Pilots and reviews them for
completeness. Routes plans for operating
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: under instrument flight rules to station
Code 3153 near destination airport. Provides
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related meteorological navigational and other
Associate Professionals information to Pilot during flight, using
radio. Relays traffic control and other
3153.9900 instructions regarding safety of aircraft to
Aircraft Pilots and Related Pilots. Answers radio calls from arriving
Associate Professionals, Other and departing aircraft and issues landing
and take-off instructions and other
Aircraft Pilots and Related Associate information such as runway to use, liquid
Professionals, other include associate velocity and directions, visibility, etc. May
professionals who control the operation keep written record of messages issued to
of mechanical, electrical and electronic and received from aircraft.
equipment, in order to navigate aircraft
for transporting passengers, mail and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
freight and perform related pre-flight and Code 3154
in-flight tasks not classified elsewhere. Title Air Traffic Controller

Code 3153 Traffic Controller, Air Service
Title Aircraft Pilots and Related
Associate Professionals Traffic Controller, Air Service; Air Traffic
Controller directs take-off and landing of
aircraft at airports by issuing radio
Family 3154 instructions to flying crafts within his
range. Directs take-off and landing of
Air Traffic Controllers aircraft at airport by radio, lights and flags.
Contacts flying aircraft to give warnings
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and instructions regarding landing and Sub Division 32

information about whether condition at
airfield. Guides Pilots of aircrafts in Health Associate Professionals
distress. Arranges search and rescue
operations of lost aircraft. Controls airport Health associate professionals perform
lights for taking off and landing of planes technical and practical tasks to support
at night. Arranges for rectification of diagnosis and treatment of illness,
defect in lighting system and in other disease, injuries and impairments in
facilities to be corrected. Keeps record of humans and animals, and to support
all instructions issued, messages received, implementation of health care, treatment
and landing and departure of aircraft. May and referrals plans usually established by
operate radar for close watch and medical, veterinary, nursing and other
identifying aircraft on flight. health professionals
Tasks performed by workers in the sub-
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: major group usually include: testing and
Code 3154 operating medical imaging equipment and
Title Air Traffic Controller administering radiation therapy;
performing clinical tests on specimens of
3154.9900 bodily fluids and tissues; preparing
Air Traffic Controllers, Other medications and other pharmaceutical
compounds under the guidance of
Air Traffic Controllers, other include pharmacists; designing, fitting, servicing
associate professionals engaged in aircraft and repairing medical and dental devices
movements in airspace and on the and appliances; providing nursing and
ground, using radio, radar and lighting personal care and midwifery support
systems, and provide information relevant services; using herbal and other therapies
to the operation of aircraft not elsewhere based on theories, beliefs and experiences
classified. originating in specific cultures.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Occupations in this Sub Division are

Code 3154 classified into the following Groups:
Title Air Traffic Controller
321 Medical and Pharmaceutical
Technicians
Family 3155 322 Nursing and Midwifery Associate
Professionals
Air Traffic Safety Electronics 323 Traditional and Complementary
Technicians Medicine Associate Professionals
324 Veterinary Technicians and
Air Traffic Safety Electronics Technicians Assistants
perform technical tasks concerning the 325 Other Health Associate
design, installation, management, Professionals
operation, maintenance and repair of air
traffic control and air navigation systems.
Group 321
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Medical and Pharmaceutical Regulates duration and intensity of

Technicians exposure by adjusting machines and
Medical and Pharmaceutical Technicians exposing patients to rays as directed by
perform technical tasks to assist in the Radiologist. Positions patient on X-ray
diagnosis and treatment of illness, couch to ensure correct exposure of the
disease, injuries and impairments. part of body required to be X-rayed and
for ray exposure taking care to protect the
Occupations in this Group are classified patient and themselves from harmful
into the following Families: exposure to X-ray. Adjusts X-ray tube at
proper distance and angle, by rotating the
pivot etc. to ensure centring of tube on
3211 Medical Imaging and Therapeutic part of body to be X-rayed. Regulates
Equipment Technicians controls of X-ray machine or therapy
3212 Medical and Pathology Laboratory equipment, for duration intensity of
Technicians exposure and exposes film or patient to
3213 Pharmaceutical Technicians and rays as directed by Radiologist. Removes
Assistants cassette with exposed film and hands over
3214 Medical and Dental Prosthetic to Dark Room Assistant where available
Technicians for developing fixing, washing, Labelling
(date and name of patient) etc. Mixes,
develops, fixes etc. and processes X-ray
Family 3211
films in accordance with techniques and
Medical Imaging and Therapeutic instruction of Radiologist. Keeps records
Equipment Technicians of raw and exposed films, spare parts and
of patients X-rayed or treated. May mix
Medical Imaging and Therapeutic developers and process film in accordance
Equipment Technicians test and operate with prescribed techniques.
radiographic, ultrasound and other
medical imaging equipment to produce ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
images of body structures for the Code 3211
diagnosis and treatment of injury, disease Title Medical Imaging and Therapeutic
and other impairments. They may Equipment Technicians
administer radiation treatments to
patients under the supervision of a 3211.0101
radiologist or other health professionals.
Radiology Technician
3211.0100 Radiology Technician is also referred to as
X-Ray Technician Radiologic technologists, Radiological
Technologists and Technicians. Radiology
X-Ray Technician; Radiographer; Technicians perform diagnostic imaging
Radiological Assistant takes X-ray examinations such as X-rays, CT and MRI
skiagraph (Photographs) for diagnosis of scans under the guidance of a Radiologist.
ailments or gives ray treatment by They are responsible for preparing
operating X-ray equipment and exposing patients and operating equipment for the
patients to rays. Prepares or gets patients test, besides keeping patient records and
prepared by Nurse for ray exposure. adjusting and maintaining equipment.
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medical or research staff to ascertain that

Qualification Pack Details: equipment functions properly and safely,
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q0201 utilizing knowledge of electronics, medical
QP NOS Name Radiology terminology, human anatomy and
Technician physiology, chemistry, and physics.
NSQF Level 4
Code 3211 Title Medical Imaging and Therapeutic
Title Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment Technicians
Equipment Technicians
3211.0501
3211.0200 Medical Equipment Technician
Bio-Medical Equipment Technician
Medical Equipment Technician: in the
Biomedical Equipment Technician Healthcare Industry is also known as a
Electronics Technician; Biomedical Biomedical Equipment Technician (BMET),
Engineering Technician repairs, calibrates, Service Technician, Biomedical Electronics
and maintains medical equipment and Technician, and Biomedical Engineering
instrumentation used in health-care Technician (BMET). Medical Equipment
delivery field: Inspects and installs medical Technicians install, maintain and repair
and related technical equipment in patient care equipment. They perform
medical and research facilities for use by inspection, installation, and preventative
physicians, nurses, scientists, or engineers maintenance of general clinical
involved in researching, monitoring, equipment, including appropriate
diagnosing, and treating physical ailments documentation for all service activities
or dysfunctions. Services various and training the hospital staff.
equipment and apparatus, such as patient
monitors, electrocardiographs, blood-gas Qualification Pack Details:
analysers, x-ray units, defibrillators, QP NOS Reference HSS/Q5601
electrosurgical units, anaesthesia QP NOS Name Medical Equipment
apparatus, pacemakers, blood-pressure Technician
transducers, spirometers, sterilisers, NSQF Level 4
diathermy equipment, in-house television
systems, patient-care computers, and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
other related technical paraphernalia. Code 3211
Repairs, calibrates, and maintains Title Medical Imaging and Therapeutic
equipment, using hand tools, power tools, Equipment Technicians
measuring devices, and knowledge of
manufacturers' manuals, troubleshooting
3211.0801
techniques, and preventive-maintenance
schedules. Safety-tests medical Cardiac Care Technician
equipment and health-care facility's
structural environment to ensure patient Cardiac Care Technician (CCT) is a health
and staff safety from electrical or care specialist who supports cardiologist
mechanical hazards. Consults with in diagnosing and treatment of ailments of
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the human heart. Cardiac Care Technician order to obtain information about the
in the health Industry is also known as a health of a patient or cause of death.
Cardiographic Technicians or 3212.0101
Cardiovascular Technicians. Individuals in Operation Theatre Technician
this job assist in performing invasive and
non-invasive diagnostic examinations and Operation Theatre Technician performs
therapeutic interventions of the heart any combination of following tasks before,
and/or blood vessels at the request or during, and after surgery to assist surgical
direction of a provider. team: Places equipment and supplies in
operating room and arranges instruments,
Qualification Pack Details: according to instructions. Assists team
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q 0101 members to place and position patient on
QP NOS Name Cardiac Care table. Scrubs arms and hands and dons
Technician gown and gloves. Aids team to don gowns
NSQF Level 4 and gloves. Maintains supply of fluids,
such as plasma, saline, blood, and glucose
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: for use during operation. Hands
Code 3211 instruments and supplies to surgeon,
Title Medical Imaging and holds retractors, cuts sutures, and
Therapeutic Equipment performs other tasks as directed by
Technicians surgeon during operation. Puts dressings
on patient following surgery. Counts
3211.9900 sponges, needles, and instruments before
Medical Imaging and Therapeutic and after operation. Washes and sterilises
equipment, using germicides and
Equipment Technicians, Other
sterilizers. Cleans operating room.
Medical Equipment Operators, other
includes those who are engaged in Qualification Pack Details:
controlling technical equipment used to QP NOS Reference HSS/Q2601
diagnose or treat illnesses and disorders QP NOS Name Operation Theatre
not elsewhere classified. Technician
NSQF Level 4
Title Medical Imaging and Code 3212
Therapeutic Equipment Title Medical and Pathology Laboratory
Technicians Technicians
3212.0201
Family 3212 Dialysis Technician
Medical and Pathology Laboratory
Dialysis Technician sets up and operates
Technicians
haemodialysis machine to provide dialysis
treatment for patients with kidney failure:
Medical and Pathology Laboratory Attaches dialyser and tubing to machine
Technicians perform clinical tests on to assemble for use. Mixes dialysate,
specimens of bodily fluids and tissues in according to formula. Primes dialyzer with
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saline or heparinised solution to prepare Anaesthesia Technician: Paramedical

machine for use. Transports patient to professional working in hospital settings
dialysis room and positions patient on and an integral part of the anaesthesia
lounge chair at haemodialysis machine. patient care team. Also known as
Takes and records patient's pre-dialysis Anaesthetic Technician. Individuals in this
weight, temperature, blood pressure, job provide support to anaesthesia
pulse rate, and respiration rate. Explains providers in the acquisition, preparation
dialysis procedure and operation of and application of the equipment and
haemodialysis machine to patient before supplies required for the administration of
treatment to allay anxieties. Cleans area anaesthesia.
of access (fistula, graft, or catheter), using
antiseptic solution. Connects Qualification Pack Details:
haemodialysis machine to access in QP NOS Reference HSS/Q2501
patient's forearm or catheter site to start QP NOS Name Anaesthesia
blood circulating through dialyser. Technician
Inspects equipment settings, including NSQF Level 4
pressures, conductivity (proportion of
chemicals to water), and temperature to
ensure conformance to safety standards.
Code 3212
Starts blood flow pump at prescribed rate.
Title Medical and Pathology Laboratory
Inspects venous and arterial pressures as
Technicians
registered on equipment to ensure
pressures are within established limits.
Calculates fluid removal or replacement to 3212.0501
be achieved during dialysis procedure. Histo-Technician
Monitors patient for adverse reaction and
haemodialysis machine for malfunction. Histo-Technician(HTL) in the Healthcare
Takes and records patient's post dialysis Industry is also known as a Certified
weight, temperature, blood pressure, Histologic Technician, Histologic Aide and
pulse rate, and respiration rate. May Histology Specialist. Histo-Technician
fabricate parts, such as cannulas, tubing, process and prepare tissue specimens
catheters, connectors, and fittings, using from surgery and other patient service
hand tools. areas. The HTL prepares tissue blocks and
slides with skill and accuracy for
Qualification Pack Details: evaluation by Pathologists. The Histo-
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q2701 Technician must continually employ
QP NOS Name Dialysis Technician judgment gained from knowledge,
NSQF Level 4 practice, and experience to adjust
technique for proficient execution of the
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: manual skills of microtomy, embedding
Code 3212 and staining. The HTL must demonstrate
Title Medical and Pathology Laboratory knowledge of tissue specimens, anatomy
Technicians and dissection techniques.

Anaesthesia Technician
QP NOS Name Histo-Technician
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NSQF Level 4 QP NOS Reference HSS/Q2801

QP NOS Name Blood Bank
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Technician
Technicians ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3212
3212.0601 Title Medical and Pathology Laboratory
Phlebotomy Technician Technicians
Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) in the 3212.0701

Health Industry is also known as Medical Laboratory Technician
Phlebotomist. Individuals in this job need
to draw quality blood samples from Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) is
patients and prepare those specimens for also referred to as Clinical Laboratory
medical testing. Science professionals, Medical
Technologists and Medical Laboratory
Qualification Pack Details: Scientists. The Medical Laboratory
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q0501 Technician performs complex tests for
QP NOS Name Phlebotomy diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
Technician disease. These professionals are
NSQF Level 4 responsible for supporting and assisting
doctors and scientists in their day-today
healthcare work in a variety of roles. They
function as the main support to
Code 3212
biomedical scientists in pathology
laboratories. They are also sometimes
Technicians
responsible for imparting training and
supervision to the staff.
3212.0602
Blood Bank Technician Qualification Pack Details:
Blood Bank Technician in the Healthcare QP NOS Name Medical Laboratory
Industry is also known as Phlebotomy Technician
Technicians and Blood Bank Laboratory NSQF Level 4
Technician. Blood Bank Technicians work
in a lab to collect, label and store blood.
Code 3212
The Blood Bank Technicians test samples
to screen potential donors, store blood,
Technicians
draws and maintain documentation and
records. They make patients comfortable
during the procedure and monitor their 3212.9900
vital signs. They also check compatibility Dialysis Technician Life Science
blood before issuing it out for transfusion. Technicians, Other
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Life Science Technicians, other include all Pharmacy Assistant in the Healthcare
other Life Science Technicians engaged in Industry is also known as a Pharmacy
arranging and setting up laboratory Technician and Pharmaceutical Care
equipment, not elsewhere classified. Associate. Pharmacy Assistants work
under the direct supervision of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: a registered pharmacist and perform
Code 3212 many pharmacy-related functions. They
Title Medical and Pathology Laboratory refer any questions regarding
Technicians prescriptions, drug information, or health
matters to a pharmacist. They review
Family 3213 prescriptions or requests for refills that
they receive from patients and nurse.
Pharmaceutical Technicians and
Assistants
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q 5401
Pharmaceutical Technicians and Assistants
QP NOS Name Pharmacy Assistant
perform a variety of tasks associated with
NSQF Level 4
dispensing medicinal products under the
guidance of a pharmacist or other health
professional. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3213
Title Pharmaceutical Technicians and
3213.0100 Assistants
Pharmacist
3213.0200
Pharmacist, Dispenser; Compounder
Laboratory Assistant,
dispenses medicines as prescribed by
Physician, Dentist, or Veterinarian. Stores Pharmaceutical
and arranges drugs, prepares mixtures,
powders, ointments, liniments, etc., as Laboratory Assistant, Pharmaceutical,
prescribed and gives instructions arranges and sets apparatus and other
regarding dosage and use of medicines. equipment in pharmaceutical laboratory,
May keep medical stores and maintain conducts routine tests of various
account of medical supplies, cash and ingredients for manufacture of drugs and
daily record of prescriptions dispensed. medicines and assists Pharmaceutical
May prepare intravenous solutions, Chemist in carrying out studies and
tinctures, etc., dresses wounds, gives experiments. Sets required types of
injections and enemas, under guidance, apparatus and equipment in position as
and render first-aid. required for conducting studies and
experiments. performs routine tests of
different ingredients and records
observations as desired. Grinds and mixes
Code 3213
chemicals and other raw materials in
prescribed proportions for study, research
Assistants
or manufacture of drugs and medicines
such as syrups, tonics, ointments,
3213.0101 solutions, tablets, etc. under guidance of
Pharmacy Assistant Pharmaceutical Chemist. Collects and
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tests samples at various stages of hearing aids, arch supports, dentures, and
production to determine effects and dental crowns and bridges.
ensures compliance to specification.
Maintains precision apparatus and 3214.0100
equipment in good working order and in
Mechanic, Dental
safe custody and keeps laboratory clean
and tidy. May prepare samples for getting
Mechanic, Dental; Dental Technician
them tested by Pharmaceutical Chemist
makes full or partial dentures, inlay,
and also do research and analysis of drugs
bridges, and crowns of metal, vulcanite or
and medicine under his guidance.
other composition plates from wax or
plaster plate impressions taken by
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: DENTIST and repairs dental aids as
Code 3213 prescribed by him. Makes special
Title Pharmaceutical Technicians and impression trays as designed by DENTIST
Assistants and prepares plaster casts of upper and
lower jaws from wax impression taken by
3213.9900 him to provide pattern for work to be
Pharmaceutical Assistants, Other done. Shapes metal vulcanite or plastic
plates for dentures and sets artificial teeth
Pharmaceutical Assistants, other includes in plates. Processes denture in acrylic
associate professionals who dispense and resin or metal and makes fixed metal
prepare medicaments, lotions and restorations such as crowns, bridges etc.
mixtures under the guidance of according to impression taken by Dentist.
pharmacists, in pharmacies, hospitals and Forms porcelain teeth and crowns and
dispensaries not elsewhere classified. repairs or makes additions on existing
dentures as directed. May assist Dentist in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: general dental practice and undertake
Code 3213 chair side clinical work on patients.
Assistants ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3214
Family 3214 Title Medical and Dental Prosthetic
Technicians
Medical and Dental Prosthetic
Technicians
3214.9900
Medical and Dental Prosthetic
Medical and Dental Prosthetic Technicians
design, fit, service and repair medical and Technicians, Other
dental devices and appliances following
prescriptions or instructions established Medical and Dental Prosthetic
by a health professional. They may service Technicians, Other include technicians
a wide range of support instruments to who design, fit, service and repair medical
correct physical medical or dental and dental devices and appliances
problems such as neck braces, following prescriptions or instructions
orthopaedic splints, artificial limbs, established by a health professional not
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Nurse, General gives bedside care in cases
Code 3214 of illness, assists Physician in examination
Title Medical and Dental Prosthetic and operation of patient and performs
Technicians other nursing tasks. Maintains record of
patient's treatment, temperature,
Group 322 respiration, pulse rate, nourishment,
progress, etc. Administers medicines and
Nursing and Midwifery Associate
injections, as prescribed; dresses injuries
Professionals and renders first aid. Observes and
reports to Physician or Surgeon mental,
Nursing and midwifery associate physical and emotional condition of
professionals provide basic nursing and patient. Prepares patient for examination
personal care for people who are or operation and helps to maintain
physically or mentally ill, disabled or healthy and hygienic environment for
infirm, and others in need of care due to patient and takes preventive measures to
potential risks to health including before, check spread of communicable diseases in
during and after childbirth. They generally ward. Is designated as Matron or Nursing
work under the supervision of, and in Superintendent, if responsible for
support of implementation of health care, supervision of work of nurses and related
treatment and referrals plans established administrative duties.
by, medical, nursing, midwifery and other
health professionals. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3221
Occupations in this Group are classified Title Nursing Associate Professionals
3221.0200
3221 Nursing Associate Professionals Nurse, Industrial
3222 Midwifery Associate Professionals
Nurse Industrial renders first-aid and
Family 3221 provides general nursing care to workers
Nursing Associate Professionals in industrial establishments. Helps to
foster hygienic habits among workers and
undertakes duties of preventive character,
Nursing associate professionals provide
such as antimalarial precautions,
basic nursing and personal care for people
quarantine, etc. is designated as Crèche
in need of such care due to effects of
Nurse and Milk Kitchen Nurse, if
ageing, illness, injury, or other physical or
supervises or takes charge of crèches and
mental impairment. They generally work
milk kitchens respectively.
under the supervision of, and in support
of implementation of health care,
treatment and referrals plans established
by, medical, nursing and other health Code 3221
professionals. Title Nursing Associate Professionals
3221.0100 3221.0300
Nurse, General Nursing Attendant
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Nursing Attendant helps nursing staff in referral plans usually established by

hospitals, nursing homes in taking care of medical, midwifery and other health
patients, and performs various professionals.
miscellaneous low-skilled tasks. Assists
Nurses in taking nursing care of patients 3222.0100
and rendering other miscellaneous
Midwife
services, such as giving baths, enemas,
feeding them at fixed hours, preparing
Midwife; Maternity Assistant; Auxiliary
beds, bringing medicines from dispensary
Nurse, renders antenatal care to
etc. Carries patients on stretchers, or in
expectant mothers, conducts normal
wheeled carts, to and from operation
delivery cases, advises for consultation of
theatre, maintains cleanliness in wards
doctor, when necessary, and renders
and performs odd jobs such as calling
post-natal care. Looks after new-born
Doctors or Nurses at night etc. Is
babies and recognises signs and
designated as Ward Ayah, Ward Boy,
symptoms requiring advice of Physician.
Nursing Orderly, Pantry Attendant
Advises patients on simple matters of
(Nursing), etc. according to nature of work
personal hygiene, such as cleanliness of
done. May assist nursing staff in operation
hands, skin, hair, etc., and environmental
theatre, blood bank. May assist in
hygiene, such as protection of food from
massaging, dressing and bandaging.
flies and cleanliness of household. Carries
out simple nursing duties. May assist
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Surgeon or Nurse in labour room and
Code 3221 operation theatre.
Title Nursing Associate Professionals
3221.9900 Code 3221
Nursing Associate Professionals, Title Midwifery Associate Professionals
Other
3222.0200
Nurses, other include all other nursing Midwifery Attendant
associate professionals not classified
elsewhere. Midwifery Attendant; Ayah, Maternity,
Dai assists Midwife or Health Visitor in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: rendering antenatal and post-natal care to
Code 3221 women. Performs tasks such as bathing,
Title Nursing Associate Professionals massaging and feeding new born babies
and their mothers, gives enemas to babies
under supervision of Nurse or Midwife;
Family 3222 maintains general cleanliness in maternity
wards. May help nursing staff in operation
Midwifery Associate Professionals theatres or delivery room.
Midwifery associate professionals provide ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

basic health care and advice before, Code 3221
during and after pregnancy and childbirth. Title Midwifery
They implement care, treatment and Associate Professionals
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3222.0300 Traditional and complementary medicine

Lady Health Visitor/ASHA associate professionals prevent, care for
and treat human physical and mental
Worker/Anganwadi Worker
illnesses, disorders and injuries using
herbal and other therapies based on
Lady Health Visitor renders health care at
theories, beliefs and experiences
private residences and at health centres.
originating in specific cultures.
Visits private residences in her jurisdiction
to render antenatal care and advice to
expectant mothers. Makes arrangements
for their confinement and renders post-
natal care. Renders health care to
mothers, children and expectant mothers 3230 Traditional and Complementary
in health centres by performing variety of Medicine Associate Professionals
duties, like administering stock medicines,
weighing babies, distributing milk and Family 3230
tonics, ensuring vaccination and Traditional and Complementary
inoculation, etc. Gives advice on personal
Medicine Associate Professionals
and environmental hygiene. Supervises
training and work of Dais. May give
injections. May also conduct sewing and Traditional and complementary medicine
first aid classes at welfare centres and give associate professionals prevent, care for
family planning advice. and treat human physical and mental
illnesses, disorders and injuries using
herbal and other therapies based on
theories, beliefs and experiences
Code 3221
originating in specific cultures.
Title Midwifery Associate Professionals
3222.9900 Group 324

Midwifery Associate Professionals, Veterinary Technicians and
Other Assistants
Midwifery Associate Professionals, other Veterinary Technicians and Assistants

include those who assist doctors or carry out advisory, diagnostic, preventive
midwifery professionals in the delivery of and curative veterinary tasks, more
babies, provide antenatal and post-natal limited in scope and complexity than
care and instruct parents in baby care not those carried out by veterinarians. They
elsewhere classified. care for animals under treatment and in
temporary residence at veterinary
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: facilities and assist veterinarians to
Code 3221 perform procedures and operations.
Title Midwifery Associate Professionals
Group 323
Traditional and Complementary
3240 Veterinary Technicians and
Medicine Associate Professionals Assistants
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Family 3240 Title Veterinary Technicians and

Veterinary Technicians and Assistants
Assistants
3240.0200
Veterinary Technicians and Assistants Stockman
carry out advisory, diagnostic, preventive
and curative veterinary tasks, more Stockman; conducts activities of raising
limited in scope and complexity than and breeding animals and attends to
those carried out by, and with the minor ailments and castration of male
guidance of, veterinarians. They care for stock. Buys feed of stock, and weighs and
animals under treatment and in stores them. Pre pares diet and feeds
temporary residence at veterinary stock. Cleans barns and cattle by washing
facilities and assist veterinarians to them with water. Arranges grazing on
perform procedures and operations. natural pastures. Looks after young at
birth. Feeds, cleans and houses them.
Treats minor ailments of cattle. Conducts
3240.0100
artificial insemination of cattle for
Vaccinator, Veterinary improved breed. Arranges mating. Keeps
record of pedigrees, coverings, births, etc.
Vaccinator, Veterinary, vaccinates, birds Undertakes operations in yard directed
or animals against infectious diseases by towards raising and breeding of stock.
injecting required type and quantity of
vaccine or virus using syringe, needle etc.
Immobilise subject (animal or bird) by
Code 3240
tying with a rope and with help of others
Title Veterinary Technicians and
if necessary. Sterilises syringe, needle etc.
Assistants
in boiling water and by washing them with
bactericidal. Examines area of body to be 3240.0300
vaccinated. Removes feather or hair from Animal Keeper
marked part of body of subject and cleans
it with bactericidal to prevent chances of Animal Keeper feeds waters and cleans
failure. Loads syringe with vaccine or virus quarters of animals and birds in zoo,
of required quantity and injects it in body circus, chemical, medical or biological
as specified. Withdraws syringe needle research laboratories. Feeds and waters
from body and rubs injected part with animals as per schedule or prescribed diet
cotton soaked in antiseptic liquid to list and records amount of food
prevent shedding of blood. Recommends consumed. Observes and reports sick
hygienic precautions to owner or animals to relevant authorities. treats
attendant. Maintains register-showing minor injuries and ailments under
details of animals vaccinated, vaccine or directions of Veterinarian or respective
virus used, etc. May visit vaccinated authorities. Shaves operative area of
animals for after care instructions. animals, to prepare them for surgery and
administer anaesthetics if engaged in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: biological or medical research
Code 3240 laboratories. Cleans and sterilises cages,
pens and surrounding areas. Collects feed
and supplies from store. May repair cages
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and equipment. May prepare animal feed, Veterinary Technicians and

bathe and groom animals. May remove Assistants, Other
dead animals for disposal. May be known
as ANIMAL CARE TAKER if engaged in Veterinary Assistants, other include all
medical or biological research other veterinary associate professionals
laboratories. May also be designated as not elsewhere classified.
BEAR KEEPER, BIRD KEEPER, MONKEY
KEEPER, etc., according to animal cared
for.
Code 3240
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Assistants
Code 3240
Group 325
Assistants
Other Health Associate
Laboratory Technician, Artificial
Other health associate professionals
Breeding
perform technical tasks and provide
support services in dentistry, medical
Laboratory Technician, Artificial Breeding
records administration, community
measures purity and potency of bull
health, the correction of reduced visual
semen to develop improved methods for
acuity, physiotherapy, environmental
preserving and processing semen for
health, emergency medical treatment and
artificial insemination of cattle. Observes
other activities to support and promote
sample of freshly collected sperm cells.
human health.
Determines density of semen using
densimeter. Adds measured amounts of
extender, sodium citrate and antibiotics
semen to dilute and preserve sample. into the following Families:
Transfers semen to refrigeration unit.
3251 Dental Assistants and Therapists
Cleans and sterilizes laboratory
equipment. Performs experimental tests 3252 Medical Records and Health
as directed such as to extend survival rate Information Technicians
and time of sperm cells and development 3253 Community Health Workers
of improved preservative processes. 3254 Dispensing Opticians
Cultivates, isolates and identifies 3255 Physiotherapy Technicians and
pathogenic bacteria and other micro- Assistants
organism in semen.
3256 Medical Assistants
3257 Environmental and Occupational
Health Inspectors and Associates
Code 3240
Title Veterinary Technicians and 3258 Ambulance Workers
Assistants 3259 Modern Health Associate
3240.9900 Classified
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Family 3251 QP NOS Name Dental Assistant

Dental Assistants and Therapists NSQF Level 4
Dental Assistants and therapists provide ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

basic dental care services for the Code 321
prevention and treatment of diseases and Title Dental Assistants and Therapists
disorders of the teeth and mouth, as per
care plans and procedures established by 3251.9900
a dentist or other oral health professional. Dental Assistants and Therapists,
Other
3251.0101
Dental Assistant Dental Assistants, other include all those
who carry out advisory, diagnostic,
Dental Assistant; Dentists Assistant preventive and curative dental tasks,
prepares patients for examination, more limited in scope and complexity
treatment or dental surgery and assists than those carried out by Dentists not
Dentist in performing his work by handing elsewhere classified.
him necessary implements or equipment
and by keeping patients comfortable. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Obtains and records patient's personal Code 321
information and medical history and Title Dental Assistants and Therapists
records dental treatment rendered. Seats
patient and prepares him for treatment.
Arranges dental instruments, materials, Family 3252
and medications and hands them to Medical Records and Health
Dentist as required. Keeps oral operating Information Technicians
area clear during dental procedures by
use of suction devices, water sprays,
Medical Records and Health Information
cotton rolls and holders and by retraction
Technicians develop, maintain and
of cheek and tongue. Measures silver alloy
implement health records processing,
powder and mercury, and operates
storage and retrieval systems in medical
mechanical amalgamator to prepare
facilities and other health care settings to
dental amalgam. Supplies portions of
meet the legal professional, ethical and
filling materials to Dentist as required
administrative records-keeping
during placement of restorations. Gives
requirements of health services delivery.
emergency treatment for local and
systematic distress under Dentist's
direction. Sterilises instruments in 3252.0101
autoclaves, dry heat ovens or with Medical Records and Health
chemical disinfectants. May expose and Information Technician
process dental X-ray films as directed by
Dentist. Medical Records and Health Information
Technician in the Healthcare Industry is
Qualification Pack Details: also known as a Medical Records Clerk,
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q 2401 Health Information Clerk, Medical Records
Technician, File Clerk, Medical Records Co-
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ordinator and Medical Records Analyst. on acute and chronic problems of

Medical Records and Health Information diabetes and provide a comprehensive,
Technician compile, process, and maintain cost effective and self-care management
medical records of hospital and clinic plan.
patients in a manner consistent with
medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and Qualification Pack Details:
regulatory requirements of the health QP NOS Reference HSS/Q8701
care system. They process, maintain, QP NOS Name Diabetes Educator
compile, and report patient information NSQF Level 4
for health requirements and standards in
a manner consistent with the healthcare
industry's numerical coding system.
Code 3253
Title Community Health Workers
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q 5501
3253.0201
QP NOS Name Medical Records
and Health Frontline Health Worker
Information
Technician Voluntary health worker engaged at
NSQF Level 4 village level in implementation and
support of National health programmes.
Individuals in this job provide support to
Allied health workers engaged in National
Code 3252
health programmes. Act as health
Title Medical Records and Health
counsellors to local communities and
Information Technicians
provide healthcare services
Family 3253
Community Health Workers QP NOS Reference HSS/Q8601
QP NOS Name Frontline Health
Community Health Workers provide Worker (Equivalent
health education, referral and follow up, to ASHA)
case management, and basic preventive NSQF Level 3
health care and home visiting services to
specific communities. They provide
support and assistance to individuals and
Code 3253
families in navigating the health and social
Title Community Health Workers
services system.
3253.0101
3253.9900
Diabetes Educator
Community Health Workers, Other
Diabetes Educator Health professionals
Community Health Workers, Other
involved in the care of people with
include health workers who provide
diabetes through communication,
health education, referral and follow up,
counselling and education. Individuals in
case management, and basic preventive
this job are involved in understanding the
health care and home visiting services to
impact of health behaviour and lifestyle
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specific communities not elsewhere eyeglasses. May sell other optical goods,
classified. such as binoculars, magnifying glasses and
non-prescription sunglasses.
Title Community Health Workers Code 3254
Title Dispensing Opticians
Family 3254
Dispensing Opticians 3254.0200
Optician, Contact-Lens
Dispensing opticians design fit and
dispense optical lenses based on a Optician, Contact Lens examines
prescription from an ophthalmologist or customer's eyes and fits contact lenses to
optometrist for the correction of reduced prescription specifications. Measures
visual acuity. They service corrective height and width of eyes and diameter of
eyeglasses, contact lenses, low-vision aids cornea using millimetre rule. Examines
and other optical devices. eyelid surface for presence of
irregularities. Determines base curve of
cornea, using Keratometer. Converts
3254.0100 optical prescription into terms applicable
Optician, General to contact lenses. Positions trial lenses on
patient's eyes to determine adaptability
Optician, General; Optician, dispensing and wearer discomfort. Explains
fabricates lenses to prescription procedures for installing, removing and
specifications, fits lenses in frames, assists cleaning lenses. Grinds finished lenses to
customer in choice of frames and fits fit wearer. May examine eyes and
frames to customer. Reads prescription prescribe lens and subnormal vision
for frame and lens specifications. Assists devices.
customer in choosing frames by advising
correct size and shape according to facial ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
features. Measures customer for bridge Code 3254
length and pupillary distance using ruler, Title Dispensing Opticians
and prepares work order slip. Selects lens
blank from stock. Sets up and operates
3254.9900
machines, such as generator, polisher,
edger and hardener to make lens to Dispensing Opticians, Other
specifications. Adjusts finished eye glasses
to fit customer by hearing and shaping Dispensing Opticians, Other include
plastic or by bending metal frame with opticians who design, fit and dispense
fingers and pliers. Inspects lenses and optical lenses based on a prescription
determines specifications of broken lenses from an ophthalmologist or optometrist
with power determining and optical for the correction of reduced visual acuity
instruments. May examine eyes to not elsewhere classified.
determine visual efficiency and
performance by means of instrumentation ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and observation and prescribe corrective Code 3254
Title Dispensing Opticians
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Family 3255 Medical Assistants perform basic clinical

Physiotherapy Technicians and and administrative tasks to support
patient care under the direct supervision
Assistants
of a medical practitioner or other health
professional.
Physiotherapy Technicians and Assistants
provide physical therapeutic treatments
to patients in circumstances where 3256.0101
functional movement is threatened by Refractionist
injury, disease or impairment. Therapies
are usually provided as per rehabilitative Refractionist in the healthcare industry is
plans established by a physiotherapist or also known as Ophthalmic Assistant.
other health professional. Refractionist provides vision care and
refraction under the supervision of an
ophthalmologist. They assist with taking
3255.0101
patient histories, performing diagnostic
Assistant Physiotherapist tests and procedures, dispensing optical
prescription and maintaining records.
Assistant Physiotherapist in the
Healthcare Industry is also known as
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA).
QP NOS Name Refractionist
Assistant Physiotherapist work alongside
NSQF Level 4
qualified physiotherapists, assisting in the
rehabilitation of patients suffering from
reduced mobility. Key tasks of an Assistant ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Physiotherapist include setting up Code 3256
equipment, preparing clients for therapy Title Medical Assistants
and demonstrating mobility aids and
exercises. Other duties may include 3256.0202
keeping the department tidy and basic Vision Technician
administration work.
Vision Technician in the healthcare
Qualification Pack Details: industry is also known as Eye Technician.
QP NOS Reference HSS/Q7701 Vision Technician performs administrative
QP NOS Name Assistant and certain clinical duties. Administrative
Physiotherapist duties may include scheduling
NSQF Level 4 appointments, maintaining medical
records and clinical duties may include
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: taking and recording vital signs and
Code 3255 medical histories, preparing patients for
Title Physiotherapy Technicians and examination, and dispensing ophthalmic
Assistants prescription.
Family 3256 Qualification Pack Details:

Medical Assistants
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QP NOS Name Vision Inspects houses, shops, factories,

Technician entertainment places, bazars, drains,
NSQF Level 4 night soil depots, rubbish depots, latrines,
burial and cremation ground, etc., and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: undertakes public health activities such as
Code 3256 disinfections, anti-malarial and anti-
Title Medical Assistants epidemic measures. Inspects hotels,
restaurants, etc. to ensure that food and
3256.9900 edibles sold are fit for public
consumption. Attends to complaints
Medical Assistants, Other
regarding sanitation. Reports outbreak of
infectious diseases to authorities and
Medical Assistants, Other include
takes preventive measures. Attends
associate professionals who carry out
courts for prosecution of persons violating
advisory, diagnostic, preventive and
sanitation and public health regulations
creative and curative medical tasks, more
and performs inoculation work. Controls
limited in scope and complexity than
and supervises work of Sanitary Daroghas.
those carried out by medical doctors, not
May maintain accounts and
correspondence, compile figures of births
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and deaths in his jurisdiction and may
Code 3256 investigate causes of death. May be
Title Medical Assistants designated as Disinfecting Inspector, Food
Inspector, Slaughter House Inspector,
Family 3257 Mosquito Inspector, etc. according to
nature of work performed.
Environmental and Occupational
Health Inspectors and Associates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3257
Environmental and Occupational Health Title Environmental and Occupational
Inspectors and Associates investigate the Health Inspectors and Associates
implementation of rules and regulations
relating to environmental factors that may 3257.0300
affect human health, safety in the
Environment Science and
workplace, and safety of processes for the
production of goods and services. They Protection Technician, Including
may implement and evaluate programmes Health
to restore or improve safety and sanitary
conditions under the supervision of a Environmental Science and Protection
health professional. Technicians, Including Health records test
data and prepares reports, summaries,
and charts that interpret test results.
3257.0100
Collects samples of gases, soils, water,
Sanitary Inspector industrial wastewater, and asbestos
products to conduct tests on pollutant
Sanitary Inspector; Health Assistant takes levels and identify sources of pollution.
measures to maintain and improve Respond to and investigate hazardous
standard of public health in specified area. conditions or spills, or outbreaks of
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disease or food poisoning, collecting other hazardous chemicals conform with

samples for analysis. Provides information regulations. Conducts field tests and
and technical and programme assistance collects samples for laboratory analysis.
to government Examines permits, licenses, applications,
Representatives, employers and the and records to ensure compliance with
general public on the issues of public licensing requirements. Assists in
health, development of spill prevention
environmental protection or workplace programmes and hazardous waste rules
safety. Calibrates microscopes and test and regulations, and recommends
instruments. Makes recommendations to corrective action in event of hazardous
control or eliminate unsafe conditions at spill. Prepares, organizes, and maintains
workplaces or public facilities. Inspects records to document activities,
sanitary conditions at public facilities. recommend action, provide reference
Prepares samples or photomicrographs materials, and prepare technical and
for testing and analysis. Calculates evidentiary reports. Studies laws and
amount of statutes to determine nature of code
pollutant in samples or computes air violation and type of action to be taken.
pollution or gas flow in industrial Advises individuals and groups concerning
processes, pollution control regulations, inspection
using chemical and mathematical and investigation findings, and encourages
formulas. Initiates procedures to close voluntary action to correct problems.
down or fine
establishments violating environmental ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and/or health regulations. Code 3257
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Health Inspectors and Associates
Code 3257
Title Environmental and Occupational 3257.0500
Health Inspectors and Associates Environmental Engineering
Technician
3257.0400
Environmental Compliance Environmental Engineering Technician
Inspector applies theory and principles of
environmental engineering to modify,
Environmental Compliance Inspector test, and operate equipment and devices
inspects and investigate sources of used in the prevention, control, and
pollution to protect the public and remediation of environmental pollution,
environment and ensure conformance including waste treatment and site
with Central, State, and local regulations remediation. May assist in the
and ordinances. Inspects solid waste development of environmental pollution
disposal and treatment facilities, remediation devices under direction of
wastewater treatment facilities, or other engineer. Perform environmental quality
water courses or sites for conformance work in field and office settings. Receive,
with regulations. Inspects establishments setup, test, and decontaminate
to ensure that handling, storage, and equipment. Arranges for the disposal of
disposal of fertilisers, pesticides, and lead, asbestos and other hazardous
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materials. Assists in the clean up of technicians engaged in monitoring the

hazardous material spills. environment and investigating the sources
Conducts pollution surveys, collecting and of pollution, not elsewhere classified.
analysing samples such as air and
groundwater. Develops work plans, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
including writing specifications and Code 3257
establishing material, manpower and Title Environmental and Occupational
facilities needed. Inspect facilities to Health Inspectors and Associates
monitor compliance with regulations
governing substances such as asbestos, Family 3258
lead, and wastewater.
Ambulance Workers
Ambulance Workers provide emergency
Code 3257
health care to patients who are injured,
sick, infirm, or otherwise physically or
Health Inspectors and Associates
mentally impaired prior to and during
3257.0600 transport to medical facilities.
Health, Safety and Environment
Officer Family 3259
Modern Health Associate
Health, Safety and Environment Officer
applies theory and principles of Professionals, Not Elsewhere
environmental engineering and Classified
occupational health and safety at the
work site to ensure a safe and healthful This family covers health associate
working environment, protect the professionals not classified elsewhere. For
surrounding environment that may be instance, the group includes occupations
impacted by the facility, improve such as chiropractor, osteopath and other
employee relations and productivity, and health associate professionals.
minimize business risk through the
identification and
elimination/minimization of Sub Division 33
environmental, health and safety risks.
Business and Administration
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Associate Professionals
Code 3257
Title Environmental and Occupational Business and Administration Associate
Health Inspectors and Associates professionals perform mostly technical
tasks connected with the practical
3257.9900 application of knowledge relating to
Environment Science and financial accounting and transaction
Protection Technicians, Other matters, mathematical calculations,
human resource development, selling and
Environmental Science and Protection buying financial instruments, specialized
Technicians, other include all other secretarial tasks, and enforcing or
applying relevant government rules. Also
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included are workers who provide Financial and Mathematical Associate

business services such as customs professionals place a value on various
clearance, conference planning, job items and property, maintain records of
placements, buying and selling real estate financial transactions, analyse loan
or bulk commodities, and serving as application information and render a
agents for performers such as athletes decision, buy and sell financial
and artists. instruments, and perform mathematical
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- and related calculations.
major group usually include recording and
transmitting buy and sell orders for Occupations in this Group are classified
securities, stocks, bonds or other financial into the following Families:
instruments and for foreign exchange for
future or immediate delivery; submitting 3311 Securities and Finance Dealers and
credit and loan applications to Brokers
management with recommendations for 3312 Credit and Loan Officers
approval or rejection; approving or
3313 Accounting Associate Professionals
rejecting applications within authorized
limits ensuring that credit standards of the 3314 Statistical, Mathematical and
institution is respected; maintaining Related Associate Professionals
complete records of all financial 3315 Valuers and Loss Assessors
transactions of an undertaking according
to general bookkeeping principles, with Family 3311
guidance from Accountants; assisting in Securities and Finance Dealers and
planning and performing mathematical, Brokers
statistical, actuarial, accounting and
related calculations; selling and buying
Securities and Finance Dealers and
financial instruments.
Brokers buy and sell securities, stocks,
bonds and other financial instruments,
and deal on the foreign exchange, on
spot, or on futures markets, on behalf of
their own company or for customers on a
331 Financial and Mathematical
commission basis. They recommend
transactions to clients or senior
332 Sales and Purchasing Agents and management.
Brokers
333 Business Service Agents 3311.0100
334 Administrative and Specialized Broker, Share Market
Secretaries
335 Government Regulatory Associate Broker, Share-Market; Dalal, Share Market
Professionals furnishes information to prospective
customers regarding shares, bonds,
Group 331 securities, prospects of business and
Financial and Mathematical market conditions and buys and sells
shares bonds, securities, etc. on behalf of
customer in stock exchange on
commission basis. Studies balance sheets
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of various business concerns and market behalf of client for brokerage. May
rates of important shares, bonds, maintain record of his transactions.
securities, etc. and explains to customers
about the advantages and disadvantages ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
of purchasing, selling or exchanging Code 3311
different types of shares, bonds, etc. Buys Title Securities and Finance
and sells shares etc. in stock exchange on Dealers and Brokers
behalf of customers according to
instructions. Maintains account of day-to- 3311.0201
day transactions and settles account with
Equity Dealer
client periodically after deducting his
commission. Transacts business either
Equity Dealers buy and sell investment
personally or through agent in trading-ring
and financial instruments on behalf of
with other Brokers or their authorised
their clients. They also provide market
agents. Attends to all correspondence
insights and investment advice to
connected with his business. May
potential and existing clients as per the
purchase and sell shares, securities,
organizational standards and procedures
bonds, etc. on his own behalf.
QP NOS Reference BSC/Q 0201
Code 3311
QP NOS Name Equity Dealer
Title Securities and Finance
NSQF Level 4
Dealers and Brokers

Code 3311
Jobber, Share Market
Title Securities and Finance Dealers and
Brokers
Jobber, Share-Market purchases and sells
shares, securities, etc. in trading-ring of
stock-exchange (place where Brokers and 3311.0202
Jobbers meet at stipulated hours for Mutual Fund Agent
making transactions) to speculate and
make profits due to fluctuations in prices Mutual Fund Agent is representative of a
of shares, securities, etc. Attends trading- bank or similar financial institution, who
ring of Stock-Exchange at stipulated offers mutual funds to prospective
hours. Watches market trend and investors, maintains records of their
movement of prices of different shares, investments and conducts regular market
securities etc. Makes transactions with research to advice customers.
other Brokers, Jobbers or their authorised
agents at prices which appear favourable Qualification Pack Details:
to him. Keeps record of transactions made QP NOS Reference BSC/Q 0601
by him on note-book called 'Soda-Book'. QP NOS Name Mutual Fund Agent
Remains alert and tries to make profit NSQF Level 4
even out of minor fluctuations. May
purchase and sell shares and securities on
Code 3311
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Title Securities and Finance Dealers and loan arranged by him. May collect amount
Brokers of interest due from clients and pay to
financier. May also act as Estate Broker.
3311.9900 May arrange loan for client through bank
without security and by operating hundis.
Securities and Finance Dealers and
Brokers, Other
Code 3312
Securities and Financial Dealers and
Title Credit and Loan Officers
Brokers, other buy and sell financial
instruments, real estate, securities and
services and include all such workers not 3312.0101
elsewhere classified. Loan Approval Officer
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Loan Approval Officers evaluate,

Code 3311 authorize, or recommend approval of loan
Title Securities and Finance Dealers and applications for people and businesses.
Brokers Their tasks include compiling the loan
application file, performing preliminary
checks, approving loans and submitting
Family 3312
recommendations for loans beyond their
Credit and Loan Officers limits for further processing.
Credit and Loan Officers analyse and Qualification Pack Details:

evaluate financial information on QP NOS Reference BSC/Q 0401
applications for credit and loans and QP NOS Name Loan Approval
determine approval or disapproval of the Officer
client for the credit or loan or recommend NSQF Level 4
to management approval or disapproval.
3312.0100 Code 3312
Finance Agent Title Credit and Loan Officers
Finance Agent arranges loan for clients 3312.9900

from financiers on security of real estate, Credit and Loan Officers, Other
property, etc. Obtains from client details
regarding amount of loan needed, rate of Credit and Loan Officers, Other include
interest willing to pay, period for which officers who analyse and evaluate
required, security offered, etc. Scrutinises financial information on applications for
list of financiers maintained by him, to credit and loans and determine approval
find out financiers willing to advance loan or disapproval of the client for the credit
on specified terms. Negotiates between or loan or recommend to management
parties concerned and helps them to approval or disapproval not elsewhere
arrive at agreement. Goes to legal experts classified.
along with parties for drawing out terms
of contract and finalising deal. Gets his
commission from clients on amount of
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Code 3312 collected. Compiles, tabulates and

Title Credit and Loan Officers processes data in prescribed forms for
analysis and interpretation. Reports to
superiors on results achieved.
Family 3313
Accounting Associate Professionals ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3313
Accounting Associate Professionals Title Statistical, Mathematical and
maintain complete records of financial Related Associate Professionals
transactions of an undertaking and verify
accuracy of documents and records 3314.0200
relating to such transactions. Statistical Assistant
Family 3314 Statistical Assistant; Statistical Investigator

Collects, compiles and scrutinises
Statistical, Mathematical and statistical data and arranges it in
systematic manner to facilitate its
Related Associate Professionals
analysis, interpretation and presentation,
Checks collected data for consistency and
Statistical, Mathematical and Actuarial reduces quantitative data in convenient
Associate professionals assist in planning form by making statistical calculations.
the collection, processing and Analyses data to find out dispersion and
presentation of statistical, mathematical magnitude of errors. Attends to
or actuarial data and in carrying out these computation for advanced statistical
operations, usually working under the calculations. Arranges analysed data in
guidance of statisticians, mathematicians proper order in charts, graphs, diagrams
and actuaries. etc. for interpretation and publication.
May conduct field investigation to collect
3314.0100 data on prescribed schedule. May write
Economic Investigator reports of investigation. May supervise
work of Computors and Investigators and
Economic Investigator collects statistical guide them when necessary. May operate
and other data on prescribed forms by calculating machines.
observation, interview, interrogation or by
application of other standardized ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
technique for study, analysis and Code 3313
interpretation of various economic Title Statistical, Mathematical and
problems. Fixes time table or arranges Related Associate Professionals
programme of investigation work as
directed. Visits areas or places for 3314.9900
collection of data according to schedule in Statistical, Mathematical and
prescribed forms. Records information on
prescribed forms by observation,
Related Associate Professionals,
interview, interrogation or by application Other
of other standardized technique.
Conducts sample verification of data
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Statistical, Mathematical and Related Claims Inspector, Railway inspects

Associated Professionals, other include booking, transportation and delivery to
those mathematicians, statisticians and ensure strict compliance of railway rules
related associate professionals not for safety against loss or damages during
elsewhere classified. transit and investigates claims. Examines
goods and articles booked for defective
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: packing and inspects seals and locks of
Code 3313 waggons in transit to check tampering.
Title Statistical, Mathematical and Calculates booking charges for correct
Related Associate Professionals assessment of charges. Investigates claims
for loss or damage filed in conjunction
with booking tariff. Evaluates loss by
examination of traders' or claimants'
Family 3315
account books and market rates.
Determines responsibility of railway staff,
Valuers and Loss Assessors
if any, for loss or damages and arranges
recovery. Traces missing consignment, if
Valuers and Loss Assessors value property possible. May attend case hearings for
and various goods and assess losses claims made in court.
covered by insurance policies.
3315.0100 Code 3315
Valuer Title Valuers and Loss Assessors
Valuer; Appraiser determines current 3315.0300

monetary value of real estate, personal Appraiser, Customs
and household effects, books, paintings
and other art objects on instructions from
Appraiser, Customs determines monetary
seller, creditor, bank, court, archives, etc.
worth of merchandise and various kinds of
on commission basis. Visits place where
goods, such as art objects, gold
property to be valued is located. Examines
ornaments, gems and other luxury goods
items of property for condition and
for assessment of customs duty. Examines
authenticity and estimates its value.
bills presented by importer or his agent
Consults jewellers, artists, etc. for
and ensures that entries are properly
determining current value, where
made. Gives first check order to shed-
necessary. Makes inventory of property
appraiser calling for further details or
and submits estimates regarding value to
sample if necessary. Supervises
clients concerned. Charges commission
examination of all imported merchandise
for work done.
and inspects or examines articles in
question, using knowledge and experience
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of scientific tests and original values to
Code 3315 arrive at final estimate. Submits estimate
Title Valuers and Loss Assessors to importer. Furnishes Customs Collector
with necessary information for
3315.0200 assessment of duty on imported
Claims Inspector, Railways merchandise as per Act. May be a
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specialized appraiser in particular type of Sales and Purchasing Agents and

articles and be designated accordingly. Brokers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Sales and purchasing agents and brokers
Code 3315 represent companies, governments and
Title Valuers and Loss Assessors other organizations to buy and sell
commodities, goods, insurance, shipping
3315.0501 and other services to industrial,
Warranty In charge professional, commercial or other
establishments, or act as independent
Warranty In charge manages warranty agents to bring together buyers and
claims and spare parts replaced under sellers of commodities and services.
warranty. He is responsible for taking all
major warranty decisions as per the OEM Occupations in this Group are classified
guidelines/manual. The individual should into the following Families:
provide information on warranty policies
and supervise both the replacement of 3321 Insurance Representatives
failed parts/aggregates replaced under
3322 Commercial Sales Representatives
warranty as well as disposal of the same.
3323 Buyers
Qualification Pack Details: 3324 Trade Brokers
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1604
QP NOS Name Warranty In charge Family 3321
NSQF Level 6 Insurance Representatives
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Insurance representatives advise on and

Code 3315 sell life, accident, automobile, liability,
Title Valuers and Loss Assessors endowment, fire, marine and other types
of insurance to new and established
3315.9900 clients.
Valuers and Loss Assessors; Other
3321.0100
Appraisers, Valuers and Auctioneers, Insurance Agent
other include all other associate
professional engaged in valuation of Insurance Agent contacts prospective
property and various goods and clients and canvasses sale of insurance
assessment of losses covered by insurance policies covering risk to life, property, etc.
policies, or sell objects, properties and Compiles list of prospective clients
goods by auction not elsewhere classified. through social contacts, business
directories, etc. Draws out programme of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: contacts and interviews with prospective
Code 3315 clients. Acts as licensed representative of
Title Valuers and Loss Assessors insurer and procures insurance business
on commission basis. Attempts to sell
Group 332 insurance by explaining benefits of various
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suitable plans devised by company to Sales Consultant (Auto Finance) is also

cover risk to life, family, property, known as Branch Sales Manager, Sales
business, etc. Gets proposal form filled by Executive, Field Officer, Business
client. Makes arrangements for medical Development Manager, Customer
examination, property inspection or other Relationship Manager and Field Sales
policy stipulations. Collects advance Officer. A Sales Consultant (Auto Finance)
deposit against first premium and is responsible for the sale of retail
deposits same in Branch Office, Bank, etc. financial products such as
if authorised. Assists policy-holders in vehicle/automobile loans,
servicing their policies. Ensures that he bulk/institutional vehicle loans and
secures stipulated business annually. commercial vehicle loans and collection
Keeps record of business booked by him post the financial product is sold.
and collects from company amount of
commission due to him. Takes guidance of Qualification Pack Details:
Field or Development Officer, whenever QP NOS Reference ASC/Q2001
necessary. May assist policyholders in QP NOS Name Sales
getting their claims settled. May collect Consultant (Auto Finance)
premium on behalf of company and NSQF Level 4
deposit same in Branch Office, Bank, etc.
Code 3321 Title Insurance Representatives
Title Insurance Representatives
3321.0200
3321.0101 Insurance Adjuster, Examiner,
Sales Officer (Auto Insurance) Surveyor and Investigator
Sales Officer (Auto Insurance) is Insurance Adjuster, Examiner, surveyor,
responsible for the selling of retail and Investigator investigates, analyses,
insurance products, such as for general and determines the extent of insurance
vehicles, bulk/institutional vehicles, company's liability concerning personal,
commercial vehicle and collection of their casualty, or property loss or damages, and
premiums. attempts to effect settlement with
claimants. Corresponds with or interviews
Qualification Pack Details: medical specialists, agents, witnesses, or
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q2101 claimants to compile information.
QP NOS Name Sales Officer (Auto Calculates benefit payments and approves
Insurance) payment of claims within a certain
NSQF Level 5 monetary limit. Interviews or corresponds
with claimant and witnesses, consults
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: police and hospital records, and inspects
Code 3321 property damage to determine extent of
Title Insurance Representatives liability. Investigates and assesses damage
to property. Examines claims form and
3321.0102 other records to determine insurance
Sales Consultant (Auto Finance) coverage. Analyses information gathered
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by investigation and report findings and 3321.9900

recommendations. Negotiates claim Insurance Representatives, Other
settlements and recommends litigation
when settlement cannot be negotiated. Insurance Representatives, other include
Prepares report of findings of those who advise on and sell life, accident,
investigation. Collects evidence to support automobile, liability, endowment, fire,
contested claims in court. Interviews or marine and other types of insurance to
corresponds with agents and claimants to new and established clients not elsewhere
correct errors or omissions and to classified.
investigate questionable claims. Refers
questionable claims to investigator or
claims adjuster for investigation or
Code 3321
settlement. Examines titles to property to
Title Insurance Representatives
determine validity and act as company
agent in transactions with property
owners. Family 3322
Commercial Sales Representatives
Code 3321 Commercial sales representatives
Title Insurance Representatives represent companies to sell various goods
and services to businesses and other
3321.0201 organizations and provide product specific
information as required.
Finance, Insurance and Registration
Co-ordinator
3322.0101
Finance, Insurance and Registration Co- Sales Representative, Technical
ordinator is responsible for handling
financing and insurance of the vehicle Sales Representative, Technical travels in
prior to its sale and registration process allotted area and canvasses for sale of
after the sale of the vehicle at the machinery, plants, equipment,
dealership. The individual is also accessories, etc. Plans daily visits to
responsible for managing the financing prospective clients in allotted area.
and insurance liaison with of OEM and Introduces his products by showing
finance/Insurance Banks/NBFCs samples, catalogues and relevant
literature. Arranges demonstration of his
Qualification Pack Details: products if necessary and renders
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1201 necessary instructions regarding use,
QP NOS Name Finance, operations, maintenance, servicing and
Insurance and Registration other technical details. Advises customers
Co-ordinator in computing costs of installation and
NSQF Level 5 savings in production costs, and gives
them estimates, blueprints etc. Follows up
his visits, discusses and finalises with
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: clients, price, cost of installation, credit
Code 3321 terms, etc. Books orders and forwards
Title Insurance Representatives them to controlling office for compliance.
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Submits report to controlling office on orders placed are executed promptly. May
day-to-day progress of work and makes deliver or arrange to deliver products to
suggestions for improving sales. Studies dealers if required urgently. May collect
literature supplied by manufacturers and payments for products sold.
keeps abreast with latest technical
developments. May attend to erection ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and servicing of machinery or plant Code 3322
supplied and ensure that Technical Title Commercial Sales Representatives
Demonstrators, Fitters, etc. execute their
tasks properly. 3322.0300
Canvasser, Sales
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1801 Canvasser, Sales; Salesman Demonstrator
QP NOS Name Sales calls on customers in area allotted and
Representative solicits business for goods by creating
NSQF Level 5 buying interest among customers. Plans
out his visits and goes from door to door
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: in allotted area. Explains purpose of visit
Code 3322 and introduces product concerned to
Title Commercial Sales Representatives customers. Explains uses, merits,
durability and other distinguishing
3322.0200 features of goods to customers.
Commercial Traveller, General Distributes literature and sample and
gives demonstration if necessary. Follows
Commercial Traveller, General; Touring up visits by calling again to find out result
Salesman; Travelling Salesman travels in and views of customers. Books orders and
allotted areas and canvasses local dealers posts them to delivery department for
and consumers to buy his products. Plans execution. Visits old customers to find out
daily visits to cover all important dealers their difficulties and requirements.
and consumers in his area. Introduces Submits report on his canvassing activities
products by showing samples, catalogues and makes suggestions for improvement
etc. Persuades intending purchasers to of sales to employer. May work on salary
buy and stock his products. Discusses and or commission basis or both.
finalises terms regarding sales,
commission, credit facilities, etc. Books ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
order and forwards it to head office for Code 3322
compliance. Gives advance information to Title Commercial Sales Representatives
dealers and consumers of contemplated
rise in prices, etc. Ensures that publicity 3322.0500
material is properly displayed in area. Sales Supervisor, Wholesale Trade
Submits report of his canvassing activities
and marketing conditions to head office Sales Supervisor, Wholesale Trade
and makes suggestions for imp roving supervises wholesale business of any
sales. Keeps record of orders booked and commodity in particular area of specified
sales effected by him. Maintains contacts zone to effect better sale and improve
with officers of head office to ensure that supply and demand position. Contacts
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businessmen and takes stock of available Title Commercial Sales Representatives

business in his area. Directs
Representatives or area Salesmen to 3322.0701
contact prospective retail businessmen. Regional Parts Manager
Advises Stockists and Distributors to
supply goods as required and maintains Regional parts Manager is responsible for
registers of sales effected. Supervises managing spare parts business for the
work of Representatives or area Salesmen OEM across the region. The individual
to popularise and promote business by manages and ensures spare parts
undertaking advertisement and publicity movement.
drives and looks into complaints of service
and defective or poor quality of goods for
improvement. Informs head office of
market trends and of defects or
QP NOS Name Regional Parts
complaints noticed in products,
Manager
suggesting improvements to avoid
NSQF Level 6
adverse effects on business. Submits
prescribed returns and reports
performance of juniors and sub-ordinates ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
to head office for service benefits or Code 3322
otherwise. Title Commercial Sales Representatives

Code 3322 Area Manager (Auto Components)
Title Commercial Sales Representatives
Area Manager (Auto Components) will be
3322.0601 accountable for achieving the sales
objectives of their area, and is responsible
Key Accounts Sales Manager
for budget preparation and cost
management of the distributors along
Key Accounts Sales Manager is
with ensuring the development, tracking
responsible for tracking all activities in the
and reporting of sales and action plans in
assigned area for selling vehicle to
collaboration with the sales teams. The
corporate, fleet, bulk or institutional
responsibility also includes generating
customers. The individual is responsible
additional sales through new
for ensuring smooth flow of sales process
accounts/customers in the allocated
to bulk customers from the channel
territory/area.
partner or directly through the OEM.
QP NOS Name Area Manager (Auto
QP NOS Name Key Accounts Sales
Components)
Manager
NSQF Level 7
NSQF Level 5
Code 3322
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Title Commercial Sales Representatives special interest in attending, introducing

new items and selling articles to patrons,
3322.0802 foreigners and important persons. May
Sales Officer (Auto Components) handle cash and maintain stock and sales
accounts. May work as Field Supervisor,
Sales Officer (Auto Components) is co-ordinate function of Sales
responsible for planning sales target for Representatives and publicise marketing
the auto components used by various activities.
OEMs through Auto Components
distributors/OEM dealers and ensure ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
higher sales Code 3322
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1701 3322.1001
QP NOS Name Sales Officer Territory Sales Manager
(Auto Components)
NSQF Level 4 Territory Sales Manager (Retail) is
responsible for planning and analysing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: annual sales targets for the OEM vehicles
Code 3322 delivered through the various channel
Title Commercial Sales Representatives partners including dealers/distributors
and to ensure better customer
satisfaction through the channel partners.
3322.0900
Sales Supervisor, Retail Trade
Sales Supervisor, Retail Trade supervises
QP NOS Name Territory Sales
performance of Sales girls and Salesmen
Manager (Retail)
in department stores, emporia, etc. to co-
NSQF Level 5
ordinate their functions and ensure
smooth selling activities. Gets
merchandise properly arranged by Shop ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Attendants according to quality, demand, Code 3322
price range, etc. and labels them for Title Commercial Sales Representatives
display to prospective Buyers. Ensures
that Salesmen, Retail and Shop Assistants 3322.1002
attend to customers promptly and politely Territory Sales Manager (Used
and effect sales in regular manner by Vehicles)
creating purchasing interest in customers.
Watches measuring or weighing, Territory Sales Manager (Used Vehicles) is
collection of money, packing and other responsible for analysing and planning
selling activities and ensures cordial and annual sales targets for the company,
renewed interest of customers for future ensuring valuation for used vehicles and
purchases. Maintains stock of goods in manage operations to achieve targeted
demand and replenishes them as sales.
necessary. May personally attend to
customers during rush hours. May take
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QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 0104 QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0607
QP NOS Name Territory QP NOS Name Regional
Sales Manager (Used Vehicles) Manager-Customer Care

Code 3322 ISCO 08Unit Group Details:
Title Commercial Code 3322
Sales Representatives Title Commercial Sales Representatives
3322.1201
3322.1101 Regional Sales Manager (Pre-
Customer Relationship Manager owned Vehicles)
Customer Relationship Manager is Regional Sales Manager (Pre-owned
responsible for assisting in sales support Vehicles) is responsible for planning and
and expansion through customer analysing sales for used/pre-owned
satisfaction, activities such as enhancing vehicles and co-ordinate with sales and
customer experience at the dealership service functions to manage and supervise
showroom, recording their effectiveness the used/preowned vehicle sales at the
and supervising the overall channel partner over a specified area.
implementation are also part of the job
role. Qualification Pack Details:
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Name Regional Sales
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1104 Manager (Pre-
QP NOS Name Customer owned Vehicles)
Relationship Manager NSQF Level 6
NSQF Level 7
Code 3322 Title Commercial Sales Representatives
Title Commercial
Sales Representatives 3322.1202
Sales Lead (Pre-owned Vehicles)
3322.1102
Regional Manager-Customer Care Sales Lead (Pre-owned Vehicles) is
responsible for managing sales of pre-
Regional Manager-Customer Care is owned automobile units at dealership.
responsible for the proper co-ordination Analysing and driving sales as per the
of management and development of key business target, managing and
accounts within the region, to maintain maintaining backend operations and
and ensure customer satisfaction, drive supervising sales operations are also some
business growth and achieve sales targets. of his responsibilities.
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Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1009

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1008 QP NOS Name Sales Manager
QP NOS Name Sales Lead (Pre- NSQF Level 8
owned Vehicles)
Code 3322
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Commercial Sales Representatives
Code 3322
Title Commercial Sales Representatives 3322.1302
Sales Consultant (Institutional
3322.1203 Sales)
Sales Consultant (Pre-owned
Vehicles) Consultant (institutional sales) handles
potential customer leads, presents value
Sales Consultant (Pre-owned Vehicles) proposition for vehicles and manages
handles potential customer leads, vehicle sales
presents value proposition for vehicles
and manages vehicle sales for used/pre- Qualification Pack Details:
owned vehicles. The individual also QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1002
performs support activities like valuations QP NOS Name Sales Consultant
post checking the overall vehicle condition (Institutional
Sales)
Qualification Pack Details: NSQF Level 5
QP NOS Name Sales Consultant ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
(Pre-owned Code 3322
Vehicles) Title Commercial Sales Representatives
NSQF Level 6
3322.1303
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Sales Consultant (Retail)
Code 3322
Title Commercial Sales Representatives Sales Consultant (Retail) Level 5 handles
3322.1301 potential customer leads, presents value
Sales Manager proposition for vehicles and manages
vehicle retail sales.
Sales Manager is responsible for
supporting sales function of the assigned Qualification Pack Details:
area at the dealership including planning QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1005
and analysing annual sales targets given QP NOS Name Sales Consultant
by the OEM to the dealership. Managing (Retail) Level 5
personnel and assisting in interoperability NSQF Level 5
of various dealer-OEM functions are also
some of the other responsibilities. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3322
Qualification Pack Details: Title Commercial Sales Representatives
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3322.1304 Store Manager in the jewellery retail store

Sales Consultant manages the sales and operations of the
jewellery retail store. The individual is
Sales Consultant Level 4 handles potential responsible for the performance of human
customer leads, presents value resource and decides on product
proposition for vehicles and manages management, sales and promotion
vehicle retail sales. strategy to be followed at a store level.

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1005 QP NOS Reference G&J/Q6201
QP NOS Name Sales Consultant QP NOS Name Store Manager
Level 4 NSQF Level 6
NSQF Level 4
3322.1400
3322.1305 Other Sales Supervisor
Floor Manager
Sales Supervisors, other includes all other
Sales Supervisors engaged in wholesale or
Floor Manager in the jewellery retail store
retail trade to effect, popularise and
manages a section of sales counters,
promote business, not elsewhere
mostly, of similar product categories, e.g.,
classified.
gold section, or diamond section. The
individual is responsible for the sales at
the sections and also the performance of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
human resource working there. Code 3322
Sometimes, the individual and may also Title Commercial Sales Representatives
manage the store alongside the Store
Manager. 3322.1501
Regional Sales Manager (RSM)
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q8304 Regional Sales Manager (RSM) is
QP NOS Name Floor Manager responsible for selling and managing retail
NSQF Level 5 and wholesale automobile units through
dealer network over a specified area.
Code 3322
Title Commercial Sales Representatives Qualification Pack Details:
3322.1306 QP NOS Name Regional Sales
Manager (RSM)
Store Manager
NSQF Level 7
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Code 3322 Code 3322
Title Commercial Sales Representatives Title Commercial Sales Representatives
3322.1601 3322.1702
Regional Dealer Development Marketing and Social Media
Manager/Network Expansion Manager
Manager
Marketing and Social Media Manager is
Regional Dealer Development Manager is responsible for designing and formulating
responsible for identifying investors for branding and marketing activities of
new dealers in open markets to support dealership in close co-ordination with the
the growth of the dealer network by sales and marketing of OEM. Developing
strategically placing dealerships in and executing market plans for the
growing markets. promotion of dealership which includes
social media strategy are also part of this
Qualification Pack Details: job role.
QP NOS Name Regional Dealer Qualification Pack Details:
Development QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1110
Manager/Network QP NOS Name Marketing and
Expansion Manager Social Media
NSQF Level 6 Manager
NSQF Level 7
Title Commercial Sales Representatives Code 3322
3322.1701
Marketing Manager–Line of 3322.2101
Business Regional Retail Finance and
Insurance Manager
Marketing Manager-LOB is responsible for
developing and maintaining marketing Regional Retail Finance and Insurance
strategies to meet agreed company Manager is responsible for assisting and
objectives and evaluate customer supervising in financing process of the
research, market conditions, competitor’s automobile units at the overall dealership
data and implement marketing plan network of the region.
alterations as needed.
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 0401
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 0504 QP NOS Name Regional Retail
QP NOS Name Marketing Manager Finance and
– Line of Business Insurance Manager
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Code 3322 Service Office Manager
Service Office Manager is also known as
3322.2501 Plant Vehicle Team Manager. A Service
Service Supervisor Office Manager ensures liaising between
plant and on-field services functions for
Service Supervisor oversees service; repair smoother operability and monitors and
and maintenance work in the workshop reviews reporting of product
done as per the OEM guidelines and performance.
manage the work done by mechanics and
other aggregate specialists within the Qualification Pack Details:
expected time and cost to ensure QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0902
minimum repeat complaints. QP NOS Name Service Office
Manager
Qualification Pack Details: NSQF Level 5
QP NOS Name Service Supervisor ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3322 3322.2504
Title Commercial Sales Representatives Service Office Executive
3322.2502 Service Office Executive is responsible for

Service Advisor co-ordinating between Field Service and
Plants for better customer satisfaction.
Service Advisor manages customer
relationships at the workshop promotion. Qualification Pack Details:
The individual is responsible for QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0901
understanding the various complaints QP NOS Name Service Office
from the customer and post that Executive
identified the service or repair NSQF Level 4
requirements to resolve the customer
issues in a timely and cost effective ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
manner as agreed with the customer. Code 3322
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1602 3322.4001
QP NOS Name Service Advisor Pre Delivery Inspection In Charge
NSQF Level 6
Pre Delivery Inspection In charge is
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: responsible for managing the overall
Code 3322 process of functional and visual inspection
Title Commercial Sales Representatives of the vehicles before delivery to ensure it
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meets the customers’ expectations. The Plumbing Products Sales Officer is

individual is responsible for ensuring responsible for management of sales of
stringent checks/inspections (including plumbing products manufactured by the
thorough cleaning and washing) through Company in within a defined geographic
PDI Supervisor and his team of technicians area, province or country.
and washers.
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0302
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1108 QP NOS Name Plumbing Products
QP NOS Name PDI In Sales Officer
Charge NSQF Level 3
NSQF Level 6
3322.5002
3322.4002 Plumber Aftersales Service
Pre Delivery Inspection Supervisor
Plumber (After Sales Service) is
Pre Delivery Inspection Supervisor is responsible for maintenance and servicing
responsible for functional and visual of the company’s products used in
inspection of the overall vehicle before plumbing systems of housing, commercial
delivery to ensure that it meets the and institutional setups.
customers’ expectations. The individual is
responsible for thorough product check
including the oil and lubricant levels and Qualification Pack Details:
other quality checks as specified by the QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0303
OEM along with ensuring that the vehicle QP NOS Name Plumber Aftersales
is cleaned and thoroughly washed before Service
delivery. NSQF Level 3

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q 1107 Code 3322
QP NOS Name PDI Title Commercial Sales Representatives
Supervisor
NSQF Level 5
3322.6001
Export Executive
Code 3322
Export Executive plans and co-ordinates
3322.5001 the international shipment of goods.
Plumbing Products Sales Officer During the course of their work, they may
negotiate with a variety of people, such as
shippers, agents and vendors, and are
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expected to have excellent customer Commercial Sales Representatives,

service skills in dealing with Other
customers/buyers. Their work includes
preparation and management of all Technical and Commercial Sales
shipment related documents, interpret Representatives, other include all other
export financing methods and terms of representatives engaged in selling of
payment, handle the Central various goods on a wholesale basis
Excise/Customs Clearance: Regulations, including installations, equipment and
Procedures and Documentation. technical products and related services,
and provide specialized information as
Qualification Pack Details: required not elsewhere classified.
QP NOS Reference AMH/Q 1602
QP NOS Name Export Executive ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3322
Title Commercial Sales Representatives Family 3323
3322.6011 Buyers
Export Assistant
Buyers buy goods and services for use or
Export Assistant is responsible for resale on behalf of industrial, commercial,
managing all the processes in the export government or other establishments and
department of a company. This includes organizations.
preparation and management of all
shipment related documents, interpret
3323.0100
export financing methods and terms of
payment, understand foreign trade Buyer
practices and procedures, handle the
Central Excise/Customs Clearance: Buyer buys goods, such as farm produce,
Regulations, Procedures and used clothing, old newspapers, waste
Documentation. materials, etc. for company use or for
resale. Appraises and weighs goods to
determine their value. Goes around
different localities or areas and purchases
goods from sellers according to
QP NOS Name Export Assistant
authorisation or prospect for resale. Sorts
NSQF Level 4
purchased goods according to type,
quality and value and sells them to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: business establishments or private
Code 3322 individuals. May deal in old machinery
Title Commercial Sales Representatives parts, waste paper, used cans, worn
garments, etc. according to investment,
3322.9900 resale value and personal capacity.
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Code 3323 Purchasing Agent
Title Buyers
Purchasing Agent purchases goods at
3323.0101 favourable prices on behalf of
Merchandiser-Gem and Jewellery wholesalers, big consumers, Government
authorities, etc. on salary or commission
Merchandiser is the person in charge of basis. Receives instructions from clients
deciding the jewellery product to be on specification of goods and rates at
procured for sales in the jewellery store. which goods are to be purchased.
The individual at work in the jewellery Contacts Manufactures Agents or
store estimates the demand for the Wholesale Dealers and finds out
product, plans for jewellery product to be prevailing rates, quality and quantity of
ordered, identify and select the best goods available. Acquaints clients with
vendor and place the order. The individual latest information. Purchases goods
is responsible for executing the strategy of according to instructions of clients. Takes
the organization. delivery of goods purchased and makes
arrangements for packing and delivering
Qualification Pack Details: of goods to clients. Forwards receipts, bills
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q8202 through bank for collection. Attends to all
QP NOS Name Merchandiser correspondence and inquiries pertaining
NSQF Level 6 to business. Keeps close liaison with
Procedures, Agents and Wholesale
Dealers for knowing market fluctuations
and advises clients accordingly. May offer
Code 3323
quotations against tenders issued by
Title Buyers
Government, Local Authorities and other
big consumers.
3323.0102
Merchandiser-Apparel ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Merchandiser plays a major role right Code 3323
from order booking process to Shipment. Title Buyers
The critical role of merchandising
department can be divided into three
3323.0301
major heads: Order Booking Process,
Product Development Process and Pre – Vendor Development Executive
Production Process.
Vendor Development Executive needs to
identify new vendors and evaluate their
technical, commercial and capacity
capabilities. The individual also needs to
QP NOS Name Merchandiser
work with selected vendors for
NSQF Level 5
development of parts constantly
improving quality, cost and delivery
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: performance.
Code 3323
Title Buyers
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QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6201 supplier, purchases materials in a timely

QP NOS Name Vendor manner at the lowest cost and maintains
Development the optimum inventory of materials. The
Executive individual at work collects information
Level 5 about the materials required by different
NSQF Level 5 departments, selects the right supplier,
purchases materials in a timely manner at
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: the lowest cost and maintains the
Code 3323 optimum inventory of materials.
Title Buyers
Purchase Executive QP NOS Name Purchase Executive-
Solar
Purchase Executive is also known as NSQF Level 5
Purchase Officer, the Purchase Executive
purchases materials of specified quality in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
timely manner at competitive prices to Code 3323
maintain the optimum inventory. The Title Buyers
individual at work collects information
about the materials required by different
departments, selects the right supplier, 3323.0601
purchases materials in a timely manner at Associate-Supply Chain
the lowest cost and maintains the Management
optimum inventory of materials.
Associate-Supply Chain Management help
Qualification Pack Details: clients in optimising their supply chain.
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q7701 The key activities they are involved in
QP NOS Name Purchase Executive include generating orders, taking orders,
NSQF Level 4 collecting unpaid bills, reviewing
customer/vendor payment and trends,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: performing dispatch follow-up, managing
Code 3323 suppliers, managing inventories and
Title Buyers providing procurement/sourcing support.

Purchase Executive-Solar QP NOS Reference SSC/Q 3001
QP NOS Name Associate-SCM
Purchase Executive-Solar is also known as NSQF Level 7
Procurement Executive, the Purchase
Executive purchases materials of desired ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
quality in timely manner at competitive Code 3323
prices to maintain the optimum inventory Title Buyers
level. The individual at work collects
information about the materials required 3323.0602
by different departments, selects the right
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Supply Chain Field Assistant Business service agents establish contacts

to sell various business services such as
Supply Chain Field Assistant: Supply Chain advertising space in the media, carry out
Field Assistant arranges for flow of customs clearance activities ensuring that
agricultural produce from farmer to necessary documents are in order, match
buyer. The person manages the flow of jobseekers with vacancies, find workers
goods and ensures continuity of supply by for employers, arrange contracts for the
identifying the needs right from performance of athletes, entertainers and
procurement, packing and transporting artists, as well as for the publication of
the goods to ensuring all requisites carried books, the production of plays, or the
out for fresh quality of stock maintained recording, performing and sale of music,
till it reaches the buyer. plan and organize conferences and similar
events.
QP NOS Reference AGR/Q7801 Occupations in this Group are classified
QP NOS Name Supply Chain Field into the following Families:
Assistant
NSQF Level 4 3331 Clearing and Forwarding Agents
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 3332 Conference and Event Planners
Code 3323 3333 Employment Agents and
Title Buyers Contractors
3334 Real Estate Agents and Property
3323.9900 Managers
Buyers, Other 3339 Business Service Agents, Not
Buyers, other include all other buyers who
buy goods and services on behalf of Family 3331
industrial, commercial or other
Clearing and Forwarding Agents
enterprises not elsewhere classified.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Clearing and forwarding agents carry out
customs clearing procedures and ensure
Code 3323
that insurance, export/import licences
Title Buyers
and other formalities are in order.
Family 3324 Family 3332
Trade Brokers Conference and Event Planners
Trade brokers buy and sell commodities Conference and event planners organize
and shipping services, usually in bulk, on and co-ordinate services for conferences,
behalf of their own company or for events, functions, banquets and seminars.
customers on a commission basis. Family 3333
Group 333
Business Service Agents
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Employment Agents and Collects earnest money from purchasers

Contractors and hands it over to seller thereafter.
Approaches Legal Adviser with parties
concerned, draws out terms of contract
Employment agents and contractors
and finalises deal. Charges commission
match jobseekers with vacancies, find
from his clients when deal is finalised.
workers for employers and contract
Attends to correspondence pertaining to
labour for particular projects at the
his business and advertises property for
request of enterprises and other
purchase, sale or lease.
organizations including government,
institutions, or find places for jobseekers
for a commission.
Code 3334
Family 3334 Title Real Estate Agents and Property
Real Estate Agents and Property Managers
Managers
3334.0200
Real Estate Agents and Property House Agent
Managers arrange the sale, purchase,
rental and lease of real property, usually House Agent; Property Agent assists
on behalf of clients and on a commission house owners and tenants in renting out
basis. and securing suitable accommodation on
commission basis. Contacts house-owners
3334.0100 of vacant houses, flats, shops etc. to
Property Dealer obtain details regarding accommodation
available, rent, etc. Maintains list of
Property Dealer; Estate Broker; advises accommodation available and of
clients on purchase, sale and lease of real prospective tenants. Publicises
estate and assists them in settlement of accommodation available for lease or
deal on commission basis. Contacts rent. Contacts prospective tenants and
intending sellers of property, and obtains gives them information about available
details of property to be sold or accommodation along with rent
purchased. Estimates value of property, demanded by owner. Conducts client to
finding out prevailing rates in locality. site to show him available
Consults engineers, municipal authorities, accommodation. Negotiates between
Govt. authorities, etc. for getting further house-owner and prospective tenant and
details regarding title, mortgage taxes, helps them in arriving at agreement.
etc. of property. Scrutinises list of sellers Charges commission according to
and prospective purchasers maintained by prevailing rates. May collect rent and
him, contacts them to find out their manage property on behalf of client, by
requirements and to place before them charging nominal fee on monthly basis.
proposals regarding different estates
available for sale or lease. Takes buyer to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
sites and shows him estates available for Code 3334
sale. Negotiates between seller and buyer Title Real Estate Agents and Property
and helps them to arrive at agreement. Managers
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3334.9900 schemes to motivate them. Recruits and

Estate Agents, Other develops staff.
Estates Agents, Other include agents who

arrange the sale, purchase, rental and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
lease of real property, usually on behalf of Code 3339
clients and on a commission basis not Title Business Service Agents Not
elsewhere classified. Elsewhere Classified

Code 3334 Auctioneer
Title Real Estate Agents and Property
Managers Auctioneer organizes auction of movable
and immovable property and sells it to
highest bidder. Receives or makes
Family 3339 arrangements to bring articles to be
auctioned at his place or conducts auction
Business Service Agents, Not at site. Makes inventories of items of
Elsewhere Classified property to be sold giving their short
description and allotting numbers to each
item of property. Fixes date and time of
This family covers business services agents
auction in consultation with seller.
not classified elsewhere. For instance, the
Publicises auction through hand bills,
group includes those who establish
posters, beat of drums, advertisements in
business contacts, sell business services
newspapers, personal talks, etc. Displays
such as advertising space in the media,
property in shop or at site. Distributes
arrange contracts for performances of
copies of inventory to intending
athletes, entertainers and artists, for the
purchasers and describes articles to
publication of books, the production of
persons gathered and invites persons to
plays, or the recording, performance and
quote prices. Supervises sale on day of
sale of music and who sell property and
auction. Sells property to highest bidder
goods by auction.
and hands over property on receipt of full
payment. Keeps account of money
3339.0200 realised and remits it to seller after
Brand Manager deducting his commission. Attends to all
correspondence relating to his business.
Brand Manager liaises with principals to May also act as Crier during auction-sale.
negotiate product pricing and maintain May be appointed as AUCTIONEER to
relationships. Provides inputs with regards Govt., High Court; Municipality, etc.
to product pricing and positioning through
competitor analysis and market ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
surveys/benchmarking. Meticulously plans Code 3339
and executes marketing business plans, Title Business Service Agents Not
based on market trends to promote Elsewhere Classified
presence in the global market. Directs the
sales team and designs innovative
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Crier, Auction Code 3339
Title Business Service Agents Not
Crier, Auction stimulates competitive Elsewhere Classified
bidding at auction sale by inviting bids
from buyers and closes sale to highest 3339.0601
bidder at instances of Auctioneer. Stands Delivery Management Cell Agent
on raised platform or sits on high chair
with wooden mallet in hand. Describes Delivery Management Cell Agent answer
briefly article to be auctioned and invites in person or on the phone, enquiries from
bids from buyers assembled. Extols article customers and investigates complaints
on sale and calls loudly bids offered to regarding goods, services and policies;
stimulate competitive bidding. Repeats arranges for funds, exchange and credit
highest and final bid three times and for returned merchandise; receives
closes sale to highest bidder by hanging account payments; and receives credit
mallet on desk on advice of Auctioneer. and employment applications. They take
Writes against each item auctioned, name customer orders for goods or services;
of highest bidder and price offered. May promote goods or services; responds to
withdraw items of property from sale if enquiries and emergencies; investigates
reserved-price is not forthcoming, under complaints and updates accounts. They
direction of Auctioneer. May assist explain the type and cost of services
Auctioneer in discharge of his duties when enquired by the customer, initiates billing
called upon to do so. and process claim payments. Provides
information to customers and the public
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: concerning goods, services, schedules,
Code 3339 rates, regulations and policies. May also
Title Business Service Agents Not be called Customer Care Executive.
3339.0500 Code 3339
Conductor, Auction Sale Title Business Service Agents Not
Conductor, Auction-Sale prepares list of
property to be auctioned and gives Group 334
description or demonstrates working to Administrative and Specialized
buyers assembled to stimulate Secretaries
competitive bidding. Arranges property in
room, hall or at site, makes inventory of
Administrative and specialized secretaries
property giving short description and
provide organizational, communication
allots number to each item of property.
and documentation support services,
Gets copies of inventory prepared and
utilizing specialized knowledge of the
distributes them amongst intending
business activity of the organization in
buyers. Reads description of property and
which they are employed. They take
demonstrates working etc. if required.
supervisory responsibility for office Clerks
Hands over keys and other accessories to
in the organization.
buyers. May work as Crier Auction.
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Occupations in this Group are classified maintenance of telephone exchange

into the following Families: equipment and controls technical staff
such as Telephone Operators, Monitors,
3341 Office Supervisors Telephone. May be designated as
Engineering Supervisor, Trunks if engaged
3342 Legal Secretaries
in Trunk Telephone exchange. May settle
3343 Administrative and Executive traffic disputes.
Secretaries
3344 Medical Secretaries ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3341
Family 3341 Title Office Supervisors
Office Supervisors
3341.0500
Office supervisors supervise and co- Monitor, Telephone
ordinate the activities of workers in
division 3, Clerical support workers. Monitor, Telephone supervises and
ensures efficient operation of allotted
3341.0200 section of telephone exchange. Allocates
duties to Telephone Operators within
Overseer, Postmen
section. Checks traffic on lines,
periodically. Times and signs transit
Overseer, Postmen, Head Postman assigns
inward and outward tickets. Assists
and supervises work of Postmen. Ensures
Telephone Operators in putting through
punctuality of staff and delivery of mail
built-up calls, checks and verifies defective
promptly and to correct addresses.
traffic and records dislocations in
Investigates complaints against Postmen,
Interruption Register. Informs appropriate
reports cases of fraud and
authority for detection of fault and its
misappropriation to higher authorities.
rectification inside exchange. Receives
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: subscribers' complaints and takes
Code 3341 remedial action. Is responsible for safe
Title Office custody of call tickets, their disposal and
Supervisors3341.0400 rendition of statement.
Supervisor, Telephone
Supervisor, Telephone; Engineering Code 3341
Supervisor Phone (Traffic) supervises Title Office Supervisors
performance of Telephone Operators,
Monitors, Telephone and ensure quick 3341.0600
disposal of traffic and proper maintenance
Supervisor, Wireless
of all telephone equipment. Checks flow
of traffic and quick disposal of transit,
Supervisor, Wireless supervises work and
inward and outward tickets and maintains
progress of Wireless Operators and
discipline in switch-room. Checks
ensures efficient operation of wireless
Interruption Register to determine delay
station. Controls and co-ordinates
in traffic, dislocation of lines and period of
utilization of personnel, and checks
dislocation. Supervises installation and
efficiency in receiving and transmitting
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messages to minimise delays. Test-checks duties to staff under him, co-ordinates

wireless equipment for location and and supervises their work ensuring
removal of defects and supervises efficiency, discipline and observance of
maintenance and repairs of equipment. prescribed procedure. Studies all files,
Records details of breakdown, and draft letters, notes, etc. put up by clerk.
maintains liaison with operating agencies, Disposes routine and intermediary matter.
to remove causes of complaints. Deals with important files and
complicated cases personally and puts up
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: notes, reports, drafts etc. to superior for
Code 3341 orders. Ensures that prescribed procedure
Title Office Supervisors is followed by staff in dealing with cases.
Keeps important, secret and confidential
3341.0700 records in his personal custody.
Supervises preparation of budget
Headlight Keeper
estimate, statement of accounts, financial
bills, payment of wages, salaries etc. to
Head Light-Keeper controls and supervises
staff and maintenance of various accounts
working of light-houses under his charge
and registers.
and arranges for supply of provisions,
stores, etc. to units as required. Prepares
and maintains duty-roster of Light- ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Keepers and assigns work accordingly. Code 3341
Checks proper functioning of light-houses Title Office Supervisors
daily and supplies meteorological data to
controlling authorities. Provides required 3341.0900
stores and equipment for replacement. Inspectors and Supervisors, Other
Ensures proper maintenance of all (Clerical)
equipment and apparatus and sees that
lens, lantern panes, etc. are cleaned daily Inspectors and Supervisors, other
by Light-Keeper. Keeps watch on (Clerical) perform variety of supervisory
movement of ship in adjacent areas. May and executive tasks in any branch of
perform duties of Light-Keeper, Light- public or private sector department such
houses. May provide necessary assistance as revenue, income-tax, education,
to vessels in distress. labour, sales, housing etc. and ensure
satisfactory working and execution of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: policy decisions. Instruct staff members
Code 3341 and others concerned on procedural
Title Office Supervisors matters, records and registers to be
maintained, policy decisions, connected
3341.0800 rules and regulation, etc. and guide them
Section Officer as necessary. Visit related offices,
institutions, shops, establishments, etc.
Section Officers; Office Superintendent; check records and connected papers;
Head Clerk; Section-in-charge; Head examine working conditions; reconcile
Assistant; Supervisor(clerical) organizes labour disputes and perform other
and controls all clerical work within supervisory and executive tasks according
establishment or office thereof. Allocates to nature of post held. Ensure satisfactory
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working and execution of policy decisions, prepare budget, bills and other
public dealing, implementation of statements.
connected rules and regulations and take
prescribed remedial or legal steps to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
remove mistakes or defaults noticed. Code 3341
Submit periodical reports and returns to Title Office Supervisors
appropriate authorities. Is designated
according to work performed or post held, 3341.1100
such as: CIRCLE INSPECTOR. REVENUE
Briefing Assistant
INSPECTOR. INCOME-TAX INSPECTOR.
CIVIL SUPPLIES INSPECTOR. SHOP
Briefing Assistant; Operation Assistant (Air
INSPECTOR. SALES TAX INSPECTOR.
Service) performs clerical duties incidental
LABOUR INSPECTOR. RATIONING
to operation of aircraft through airport.
INSPECTOR. INSPECTOR OF CO-OPERATIVE
Makes out clearance papers to authorize
SOCIETIES. MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTOR.
cross country flights and submits them to
ENFORCEMENT INSPECTOR. FOREST
authority for approval. Prints weather
RANGER. HOUSING INSPECTOR, etc.
information on clearance and weather
report forms using duplicating machine.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Prepares despatch papers including such
Code 3341 items as time of departure and arrival,
Title Office Supervisors names of crew members and cargo
weighed. Posts progress of flights, using
3341.1000 chalk and black board, or special indicator
Office Assistant board and keeps permanent flight record.
Office Assistant; Senior Clerk prepares Prepares messages to be sent by radio
notes, drafts memoranda and summaries and teletype to other fields concerning
quoting precedents, references, rules, etc. flights. May arrange for substitutes for
Draws out reports, statements and crew members.
attends to correspondence. Assists
superior in disposal of complicated or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
important cases. Makes entries in register Code 3341
regarding nature and number of papers Title Office Supervisors
received by him for disposal. Studies
letters and correspondence and links 3341.1200
connected papers on subject. Prepares
Sub-Post Master
brief notes, reports or draft replies
quoting precedent, rules, regulations and
Sub-Post Master performs various
existing orders, if any, puts them to
functions involved in provision of postal
superior for consideration. Keeps watch
facilities to public in sub-office in rural and
over movement of files. Supervises work
urban areas. Sells postal stationery,
of subordinates and assists them in
collects money-orders, parcels, letters,
disposal of case correctly and
etc. and arranges for delivery of mail,
expeditiously. Maintains prescribed
money-orders and other postal articles to
registers. May do his own typing. May
local addresses. Maintains records of all
handle cash and maintain accounts. May
cash transactions with public, sale
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proceeds of stamps etc. May operate Family 3344

telegraphic signal instruments. Medical Secretaries
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Medical secretaries, using specialized
Code 3341 knowledge of medical terminology and
Title Office Supervisors health care delivery procedures, assist
health professionals and other workers by
3341.9900 performing a variety of communication,
Office Supervisors, Other documentation, administrative and
internal co-ordination functions, to
Administrative Associate Professionals, support health workers in medical
other include associate professionals facilities and other health-care related
involved in administrative activities not organizations.
Group 335
Code 3341 Government Regulatory Associate
Title Office Supervisors Professionals
Regulatory government associate

Family 3342 professionals administer, enforce or apply
relevant government rules and regulations
Legal Secretaries relating to national borders, taxes, social
benefits, and issue or examine
Legal secretaries apply specialized applications for licences or authorizations
knowledge of legal terminology and in connection with travel, exports and
procedures in providing support to legal imports of goods, establishment of
professionals with communication, businesses, erection of buildings and
documentation and internal managerial other activities subject to government
co-ordination activities, in law offices, regulations.
legal departments of large firms and
governments. Occupations in this Group are classified
Family 3343
3351 Customs and Border Inspectors
Administrative and Executive 3352 Govt. Tax and Excise Officials
Secretaries 3353 Government Social Benefits
Officials
Administrative and Executive Secretaries 3354 Government Licensing Officials
perform liaison, co-ordination and 3355 Police Inspectors and Detectives
organizational tasks in support of 3359 Government Regulatory Associate
managers and professionals and/or
prepare correspondence, reports and
records of proceedings and other Classified
specialized documentation.
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Family 3351 baggage of passengers and arranges for

Customs and Border Inspectors deposit of unclaimed and uncleared goods
of customs duty in go-downs for
assessment of duty by Appraiser Customs.
Customs and border inspectors check
Ensures that all vital points of restricted
persons and vehicles crossing national
area are guarded to prevent passage of
borders to administer and enforce
dutiable goods without clearance.
relevant government rules and
regulations.
Code 3351
3351.0100 Title Customs and Border Inspectors
Inspector, Customs
3351.0300
Inspector Customs; Preventive Officer,
Searcher
Customs; Examiner Customs examines
Cargo and baggage of passengers to
Searcher, Customs, searches persons or
detect and prevent smuggling of goods in
passengers at airports and bunders
ports, aerodromes and across national
coming from or leaving to foreign
borders. Obtains passengers’ declaration
countries to prevent smuggling of any
regarding import and export of articles
contraband, prohibited and restricted
and examines their baggage and carries
articles. Interrogates passengers about
out personal search of suspects,
the possession of any restricted goods and
passengers, issues clearance of baggage of
searches persons in doubtful cases.
passengers as per customs regulations.
Undertakes search of personal luggage in
Keeps control over officers and sepoys
possession, records detailed searches in
and ensures proper guarding of vital
register and prepares other clerical duties
points in Docks and Bunders. Gathers
when required.
information and intelligence reports about
smuggling, takes requiring action and
ensures that defaulters have been ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
brought to book. May carry out surprise Code 3351
checks in vessels of merchant navy, Title Customs and Border Inspectors
country crafts, aircrafts, shops, etc.
3351.9900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Customs and Border Inspectors,
Code 3351 Other
Title Customs and Border Inspectors
Customs and Border Inspectors, other
3351.0200 include all other inspectors involved in
Supervisor, Customs checking persons and vehicles crossing
national borders to enforce relevant
Supervisor, Customs supervises search of government rules and regulations not
passengers and their baggage at ports, elsewhere classified.
aerodromes and across national borders
for detecting smuggling of goods. Assists ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Examiner Customs in examining Cargo and Code 3351
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Title Customs and Border Inspectors

Government Tax and Excise Officials,
Family 3352 other include associate professionals
Govt. Tax and Excise Officials engaged in examining tax returns, bills of
sale and other documents to determine
the type and amount of taxes, duties and
Government tax and excise officials
other types of fees to be paid by
examine tax returns, bills of sale and other
individuals or businesses not classified
documents to determine the type and
elsewhere.
amount of taxes, duties and other types of
fees to be paid by individuals or
businesses, referring exceptional or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
important cases to accountants, senior Code 3352
government officials or Managers. Title Govt. Tax and Excise Officials
Family 3353
3352.0100
Government Social Benefits
Inspector, Excise
Officials
Inspector Excise detects, prevents
unauthorised production, smuggling, sale Government social benefits officials
and use of dutiable goods and assesses examine applications for government,
excise duty on them. Surveys plant- financial or service programmes to
producing dutiable goods for verification determine eligibility and amount of
at various stages of manufacture, visits benefit or appropriate services, referring
store-room for verification of final exceptional or important cases to senior
products with manufacturers account. government officials or Managers.
Checks weight or counts number of
packages of excisable commodities and 3353.0100
verifies daily production with factory Village Level Worker
accounts relating to raw materials and
final products. Inspects excisable Village Level Worker, Gram Sevak guides
commodities, assesses excise duty and and assists villagers to lead better and
allows clearance of commodities after fuller life. Visits various villages in his area
adjusting amount in accounts. Maintains and contacts people. Discusses their
records regarding production of problems and assists in solving them.
commodities, levy of excise duties, Advises farmers in better farming,
permits for clearance of commodities benefits of fertiliser, pesticides, etc.
from factories, etc., as required. Reports complaints and needs of farmers
and other villagers to respective
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: authorities for necessary action. Advises
Code 3352 people on personal and public hygiene
Title Govt. Tax and Excise Officials and sanitation. May arrange adult literacy
programmes. Is designated as GRAM
3352.9900 SEVIKA, if female worker, and engaged in
Govt. Tax and Excise Officials, training and assisting women in child care,
Other house crafts, sanitation, etc.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Government licensing officials examine

Code 3353 applications for licences to export or
Title Government Social Benefits import goods, set up businesses, build
Officials houses or other structures, or to obtain
passports, determine eligibility of
3353.0200 applications for issuing licences or
Patroller, Women passports, and identify specific conditions
or restrictions to be attached to licences
Patroller, (Women); Care Worker issued, referring exceptional or important
(Women) assists girls in need of shelter by cases to Senior government officials or
getting them admitted in care institutions Managers.
and acts as liaison between care
institutions and public. Renders advice to Family 3355
girls and women from going astray. Meets Police Inspectors and Detectives
fallen women and arranges shelter for
them in care institutions. Acts as liaison Police inspectors and detectives
between care institutions and public to investigate facts and circumstances
give information as required. May assist in relating to crimes committed in order to
rehabilitation of fallen women. identify suspected offenders and obtain
information not readily available or
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: apparent concerning establishments or
Code 3353 the circumstances and behaviour of
Title Government Social Benefits persons, mostly in order to prevent
Officials crimes.
3353.9900 3355.0100
Government Social Benefits Inspector, Police
Officials, Other
Inspector, Police maintains law and order,
Government Social Benefit Officials, other protects property and persons from
include associate professionals who hazard and unlawful acts and apprehends
examine applications for benefits, in cash violation of the law. Inspects periodically
or kind, to determine eligibility and police stations under his charge. Studies
amount of benefit, not classified reports and other records and informs
elsewhere. higher authorities about inadequacies
such as delays or improper actions.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Investigates serious crimes such as
Code 3353 dacoity, murder, conspiracy and maintains
Title Government Social Benefits crimes register and acts to minimize
Officials crimes by rounding up bad character or
keeping watch over them. Keeps
Family 3354 Superintendent of Police informed of
important occurrences within his
Government Licensing Officials jurisdiction by regular rendition of
reports. May conduct cases against
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accused in court. May specialize in in conduct of criminal cases. Inspects kits

security arrangements, traffic control, of Police Constables and drills his
intelligence, enforcement and subordinates on fixed days. Keeps control
anticorruption work, and be designated as over police out-posts under his charge and
INSPECTOR POLICE(criminal investigation maintains law and order in public
department); TRAFFIC INSPECTOR, functions. May present criminal cases in
POLICE. May be known as RESERVE court. May be in charge of traffic control
INSPECTOR OF POLICE if in charge of and perform other duties except crime
armed and ordinary reserves, magazine investigation and he designated as
and other stores, training of recruits, drill, SERGEANT, POLICE.
discipline and use of arms, arranging of
orderly rooms, etc. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3355
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Police Inspectors and Detectives
Code 3355
Title Police Inspectors and Detectives 3355.0300
Detective
3355.0200
Sub-Inspector, Police Detective carries out investigations to
prevent and solve criminal cases.
Sub-Inspector, Police; Station House Investigates known or suspected criminals
Officer maintains law and order in his or facts of particular case to detect
jurisdiction, investigates crimes, arrests planned criminal activity or clues.
criminals, protects persons and property Frequents known haunts of criminals and
from hazards of unlawful acts and controls familiarizes themselves with criminals to
staff working in police station. Allots determine their habits and other personal
duties to Police Constables and other staff information. Records such information
working under him. Familiarises with the and reports it to concerned officer.
people in the area and gets acquainted Reports any occurrence or information
with local problems. Studies records of regarding planned or committed crime
notorious and bad characters and keeps that comes to his attention. Investigates
watch over their activities. Receives circumstances of crime and questions
intelligence reports and other information witnesses when assigned to specific case.
through official and private sources and Examines scene of crime to obtain clues
takes action or disseminates them to and gather evidence. Interrogates
appropriate authorities for instructions. suspected persons to establish guilt or
Supervises Patrolling and checks duties of innocence. Reports progress of
Sentries. Takes action to prevent crime investigation. Arrests or assists in arrest of
wherever possible Examines first criminals or suspects Prepares assigned
information reports and complaints cases for court, according to formalized
lodged in police station, investigates procedure. May investigate and find out
situation and takes appropriate action missing persons or articles for restoration
such as issuing warnings or making to legal owner. May be designated
arrests. Investigates crimes and submits according to type and nature of crime
report to higher authorities. Supplies investigated.
relevant information to Public Prosecutor
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Tasks performed in this sub-major group

Code 3355 usually include: providing technical and
Title Police Inspectors and Detectives practical services and support functions in
legal processes and investigations, social
3355.9900 and community assistance programmes,
and religious and cultural activities;
Police Inspectors and Detectives,
participating and adjudicating in sporting
Other events; developing and delivering sports
Police Inspectors and Detectives, other coaching, fitness and recreational
include associate professionals who programmes; combining creative and
investigate facts and circumstances technical skills in a variety of artistic,
relating to crimes committed and obtain cultural and culinary activities; creating
information in order to prevent crime not dishes and menus and overseeing the
elsewhere classified. preparation of meals
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Occupations in this Sub Division are

Code 3355 classified into the following Groups:
Title Police Inspectors and Detectives
341 Legal, Social and Religious
Family 3359 Associate Professionals
342 Sports and Fitness Workers
Government Regulatory Associate
Group 341
Classified
Legal, Social and Religious
This unit group covers government
Legal, social and religious associate
regulatory associate professionals not professionals provide technical and
classified elsewhere in Division 3, practical services and support functions in
Technicians and associate professionals. legal processes and investigations, social
For instance, the group includes and community assistance programmes
agricultural, fisheries, forestry, prices, and religious activities.
wages and weights and measures
inspectors.
Sub Division 34
3411 Legal and Related Associate
Professionals
Legal, Social, Cultural and Related
3412 Social Work Associate
Professionals
3413 Religious Associate Professionals
Legal, social, cultural and related associate
professionals perform technical tasks
connected with the practical application Family 3411
of knowledge relating to legal services, Legal and Related Associate
social work, culture, food preparation, Professionals
sport and religion.
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Legal and related associate professionals ministerial office (clerical section where
perform support functions in courts of law records are kept) of court. Arranges daily
or in law offices, provide services related board (list of cases to be heard) in
to such legal matters as insurance consultation with Judge or Magistrate.
contracts, the transferring of property and Attends Court, calls out case names of
the granting of loans and other financial parties and relevant details and hands
transactions or conduct investigations for over necessary papers to Judge or
clients. Magistrate. Marks documents and retains
custody of items submitted as exhibits by
3411.0100 parties on orders of Judge or Magistrate.
Maintains order in court room and takes
Legal Assistant
notes of proceedings. Records orders
passed by Judge or Magistrate and hands
Legal Assistant; Law Assistant assists
them over to office for drafting decrees
Solicitors and Advocate in their work by
and orders. Maintains statistical summary
collecting documents from clients, or
of work performed by court and answers
organizations in which employed, studying
correspondence pertaining to case
details of cases, preparing briefs,
allotted to Court. May draft decree and
supplying relevant decisions or similar
furnish certified copies thereof to parties.
cases and laws connected, etc. in support
May arrange interviews of parties with
of pleadings. Interviews clients, dis cusses
Judge in his chamber. May administer
case history and collects documents
oath to witnesses. May act as Interpreter,
pertaining to case, if any. Examines
when Interpreter is not available.
witnesses and discusses case with senior
(Solicitor or advocate). Studies relevant
case laws, prepares briefs for pleading as ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
instructed and files case in court. Assists Code 3411
Advocate in preparing witnesses for Title Legal and Related Associate
evidence and cross examination, and in Professionals
conducting case. Accompanies Advocate
to courts and performs other legal duties 3411.0300
as instructed. May visit spots occurrence Petition Writer
or dispute to ascertain additional facts.
Petition Writer writes petitions for public.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Sits in premises of courts and other offices
Code 3411 with permission of authorities. Writes
Title Legal and Related Associate petitions for public and types them.
Professionals Collects charges from customers. May also
sell stamps if in possession of proper
3411.0200 license.
Shirestedar
Shirestedar; Reader; Bench Clerk; Judicial Code 3411
Clerk; Peshkar renders clerical assistance Title Legal and Related Associate
to Judge or Magistrate in conducting Professionals
judicial proceedings in court. Receives
records of cases, paper-books, etc. from 3411.9900
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Legal and Related Associate prevent or relieve adverse reactions and

Professionals, Other to begin replenishment of blood fluids.
Legal and Related Business Associate ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Professionals, other include associate Code 3412
professionals engaged in Legal and related Title Social Work Associate
business activities not elsewhere Professionals
classified.
3412.0200
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Equal Opportunity Officer
Code 3411
Title Legal and Related Associate Equal Opportunity Officers monitor and
Professionals evaluate compliance with equal
opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies
Family 3412 to ensure that employment practices and
Social Work Associate Professionals contracting arrangements give equal
opportunity without regard to race,
religion, colour, national origin, sex, age,
Social work associate professionals
or disability. Conduct surveys and
administer and implement social
evaluate findings in order to determine if
assistance programmes and community
systematic discrimination exists. Counsel
services and assist clients to deal with
newly hired members of minority and
personal and social problems.
disadvantaged groups, informing them
about details of civil rights laws. Interpret
3412.0100 civil rights laws and equal opportunity
Blood Donor Unit Assistant regulations for individuals and employers.
Investigate employment practices and
Blood-Donor-Unit Assistant performs any alleged violations of laws, in order to
combination of following supportive document and correct discriminatory
duties at blood-collection unit of blood factors. Meet with persons involved in
bank. Schedules appointments over equal opportunity complaints in order to
telephone for blood donors. Interviews verify case information, and to arbitrate
blood donors and records identifying and and settle disputes. Prepare reports of
blood-credit information on registration selection, survey, and other statistics, and
form. Notifies nurse if donor appears to recommendations for corrective action.
be underweight or too old to give blood. Provide information, technical assistance,
Takes blood donor's temperature and and training to supervisors, managers, and
pulse to assist during medical interview. employees on topics such as employee
Unpacks, labels, and stamps date on supervision, hiring, grievance procedures,
empty blood packs. Posts donor names, and staff development. Review company
blood-control numbers, and donor-group contracts to determine actions required to
numbers to unit log sheet. Seals filled meet governmental equal opportunity
blood packs and sample tubes, using hand provisions. Study equal opportunity
tools and heat-sealing machine. Serves complaints in order to clarify issues.
refreshments, such as coffee, juice,
cookies, and jelly beans, to donors to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 3412 supervision for various forms of exercise

Title Social Work Associate and other recreational activities.
Professionals
3412.9900 into the following Families:
Social Work Associate Professionals
3421 Athletes and Sports Players
Social Worker Associate Professionals 3422 Sports Coaches, Instructors and
include associate professionals who Officials
provide guidance to clients in social and 3423 Fitness and Recreation Instructors,
related matters to enable them to find and Programme Leaders
and use resources to overcome difficulties
and achieve particular goals not Family 3421
Athletes and Sports Players
Athletes and sport players participate in
Code 3412
competitive sporting events. They train
Title Social Work Associate
and compete, either individually or as part
Professionals
of a team, in their chosen sport.
Family 3413 3421.0100

Professional
Religious Associate Professionals Sportsman/Professional, Athlete
Religious associate professionals provide Professional Sportsman takes part in

support to ministers of religion or to a public exhibitions or competitions of
religious community, undertake religious games or sports for gain. Discusses details
works, preach and propagate the of engagement with clubs, institutions etc.
teachings of a particular religion and for participation in exhibition games or
endeavour to improve well-being through sports. Plays games or participates in
the power of faith and spiritual advice. sports according to established rules,
exhibiting his talent, prowess, skill, style,
etc. Visits different centres and places to
Group 342
participate in games according to
engagement. May coach players in
Sports and Fitness Workers
particular games for consideration. May
sign contracts for engagement. May be
Sports and Fitness Workers prepare for designated as Cricket Professional;
and compete in sporting events for Football Professional; Tennis Professional
financial gain, train amateur and etc. according to games in which
professional sportsmen and women to proficient and engaged.
enhance performance, promote
participation and standards in sport,
organize and officiate sporting events, and
Code 3421
provide instruction, training and
Title Athletes and Sports Players
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3421.0200 3422.0100
Jockey Athletic Coach
Jockey rides racehorse at racetrack for Athletic Coach trains or coaches athletes
consideration, observing rules. Makes in technique, and rules of competitive
daily visits to race-track during racing track and field events such as sprints,
season to ride race horses on track at shot-put, javelin throw, pole-vault etc.
different speeds to keep horses in fit Prepares schedule of field and track
condition. Observes horse's performances events in which coaching is desired and
during run and discusses with Race Horse explains and instructs on fundamental
Trainer horse's behaviour for further skills and rules of event to individual or
training. Receives riding instructions from groups of athletes under training.
Trainer on racing day regarding race Demonstrates techniques of play by
events, names and positions of horses and personal example; Pays specific attention
other particulars and hints. Wears to health building and improving stamina
prescribed coloured apparel, number etc., by recommending and demonstrating
according to turf rules for race event. various types of exercises, drills and
Mounts horse and takes it round paddock assists them to acquire proficiency. May
for punters' view. Rides and positions accompany teams going out for
horse at prescribed place on starting gate competition.
on track at scheduled time and runs horse
on start signal at top speed along track to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
winning post according to track rules. Dis Code 3422
mounts from horse after event and Title Sports Coaches, Instructors and
removes saddle from horse and goes to Officials
weighing room for weighing if required.
Takes exercises to keep body fit and 3422.0201
maintain correct weight. May undertake
Sports Coach
stable management.
Sports Coach coaches potential sportsmen
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: or player with talent and promise in
Code 3421 fundamentals, techniques and rules of
Title Athletes and Sports Players competitive sports or games. Selects
potential sportsmen or players of talent
and instructs them in fundamentals and
Family 3422 rules of game and teaches them planning
and movements. Demonstrates
Sports Coaches, Instructors and techniques of play by action and actual
Officials playing. Drills in fundamentals until
players become familiar with all phases of
Sports coaches, instructors and officials a game. Watches players in action and
work with amateur and professional offers helpful criticism and corrective
sportspersons to enhance performance, methods. Suggests or recommends
encourage greater participation in sport, various physical exercises to keep body fit
and organize and officiate in sporting and supple. Accompanies team on tours,
events according to established rules. maintains discipline and team spirit
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among players. May act as Umpire or Code 3422

Referee in matches or in tournaments. Title Sports Coaches, Instructors and
May settle disputes of contending teams Officials
in play. May be designated according to
the sport coached, such as Tennis Coach, 3422.0400
Football Coach, Hockey Coach, Cricket Umpire
Coach etc.
Umpire; Referee (Sports) conducts games
Qualification Pack Details: and sports in accordance to rules and
QP NOS Reference SPF/Q1101 pronounces instantaneous decisions.
QP NOS Name Sports Coach Inspects playground or area before
NSQF Level 7 commencement of game to ensure that
lines and other markings in the field are
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: made properly and according to rules of
Code 3422 the game. Examines sports material such
Title Sports Coaches, Instructors and as balls, rackets, bats, hockey sticks to be
Officials used in the game for proper
specifications. Calls contestants or
3422.0300 captains of contesting teams in field and
Riding Instructor tosses or supervises toss for choice of field
side or team to start game. Observes
Riding Instructor instructs and teaches movement and position of ball and
pupil in technique of horsemanship, players for infringement of game rules,
equitation, showing how to mount horse, and awards scoring points or imposes
how to post, and how to control horses, penalties, by giving hand signals, calling
actions in walking, galloping, trotting, loud or blowing whistle. Warns and
cantering, and jumping. Takes pupil to cautions erring players for deliberate
track and provides horse as per breach of game-rules. Pronounces
requirements and explains various riding instantaneous judgement on appeal by
equipment and their uses. Demonstrates either party of contestant during play.
positions and postures of body and limbs Stops play at scheduled hour for close of
for mounting horses positioning of saddle. game or earlier in emergency. May
Controlling horses’ actions in walking, suspend any player from match or game
trotting and galloping etc. Familiarises for gross misconduct or persistent foul
pupils in fundamentals of horsemanship play. May be designated according to type
by regular practice until proficiency is of game judged such as Cricket Umpire;
acquired. Gives instructions in stable Hockey Umpire; Football Referee;
management such as grooming and Volleyball Referee. May check bona fide
feeding of horses, maintenance of players in a tournament.
cleanliness of stable and keeping riding kit
in good condition. May give coaching in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
tent pegging and playing polo. May give Code 3422
instructions in horse keeping on scientific Title Sports Coaches, Instructors and
lines. Officials
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Marker/Groundsmen and Women Title Sports Coaches, Instructors and

Marker (Sports) marks and maintains Officials
athletic tracks and courts for various Family 3423
sports events and games. Measures and
marks out ground, courts according to Fitness and Recreation Instructors,
specifications using measuring tape, lime and Programme Leaders
powder, or chalk. Supervises cleaning,
sweeping, lining and rolling of cricket Fitness and Recreation Instructors and
pitch, hockey or football fields, tennis or
Programme leaders lead, guide and
badminton courts, sport tracks etc.
Maintains billiard table by periodical instruct groups and individuals in
ironing of cushion surface and marking recreational, fitness or outdoor adventure
out playing and scoring lines. Attends activities.
courts and fields events, follows game in
progress and supplies sporting gear and 3423.0101
equipment when necessary. Exhibits Fitness Trainer/Fitness Instructor
scoring board, and notes and announces
scoring points of players. Collects charges Fitness Trainer is also known as Gym
or fees for game, where prescribed, and trainer, Trainer or Gym Coach or Fitness
accounts it to superior. Maintains sports coach. Individuals in this role are involved
equipment like cricket bats, badminton in the physical training of others through
and tennis racquets, nets, posts etc. May various fitness activities. The
act as professional coach in particular responsibilities of a Fitness trainer include
game, give practice to players or teach to help trainees of all ages, shape and
game to beginners. sizes to get healthier and achieve desired
fitness levels through focused exercises
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and activities.
Code 3422
Title Sports Coaches, Instructors and Qualification Pack Details:
Officials QP NOS Reference SPF/Q1102
QP NOS Name Fitness Trainer
Sports Coaches, Instructors and
Officials, Other ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 3423
Athletes, Sportspersons and Related Title Fitness and Recreation Instructors
Associate Professionals, other include and Programme Leaders
associate professionals who participate in
competitive sporting events, conduct 3423.0200
sports training, compile rules concerning Physical Training
sports events, and control the progress of Instructor/Physical Education
these events not classified elsewhere.
Teacher
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Physical Training Instructor conducts
Code 3422 physical training classes, organizes games
and trains students in games and
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athletics. Trains and engages students of NSQF Level 4

colleges, schools and allied institutions ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
individually or in-groups in ca1isthenics Code 3423
(science of bodily exercise without any Title Fitness and Recreation Instructors
apparatus or with light hand apparatus), and Programme Leaders
gymnastics, and other physical exercises
to promote strength and gracefulness, or 3423.9900
to reduce and correct body. Teaches use
Fitness and Recreation Instructors
of dumbbells, bars and other equipment.
Organizes, leads, instructs and referees and Programme Leaders
games such as hockey, basketball, football
or kabaddi and organizes inter-class, inter- Fitness and Recreation Instructors and
units, or inter-district sports competitions Programme Leaders Others, include
and athletic meets. Supervises instructors and programme leaders who
maintenance of gymnasium and sports lead, guide and instruct groups and
equipment. Organizes picnics, tours and individuals in recreational, fitness or
other re-creational activities of students. outdoor adventure activities not
May give health talks and ensure personal elsewhere classified.
cleanliness and community hygiene
among students. May be designated as ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Physical Director, Drill Master, Games Code 3423
Teacher, Physical Training Mistress (for Title Fitness and Recreation Instructors
girls) according to degree of responsibility and Programme Leaders
and nature of duties performed.

Code 3423 Photographers
Title Fitness and Recreation Instructors
and Programme Leaders Photographers operate still cameras to
photograph people, events, scenes, materials,
3423.0501
products and other subjects.
Lifeguard
Lifeguards are also known as pool guard, 3431.0100

beach lifeguard or lifesavers. Lifeguards Photographer, General
work at swimming pools, beaches and Photographer, General takes photograph
inland waterways to keep swimmers safe. of persons, places, or other subjects, using
Individuals in this role would observe and various kinds of photographic equipment.
supervise swimming areas to prevent Measures day light using exposing meter
accidents. Responsibilities include making or arranges artificial lighting and holds or
swimmers aware of dangerous situations, places camera at desired angle and
and in an emergency carrying out a rescue distance from subject to be
procedure. photographed. Focuses lens and adjusts
lens opening and exposure time. Loads
Qualification Pack Details: camera with film or plate. Presses lever to
QP NOS Reference SPF/Q1104 open lens shutter and exposes film or
QP NOS Name Lifeguard plate by pressing lever, allowing time, if
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necessary and removes negative from for publication. Supplies series of pictures
camera. Develops negative in darkroom on selected topics, for writing feature
by dipping it in developer, washing it in articles in magazines. May develop films
fixing solution and further washing it in and print copies.
water and allows developed film to dry.
Examines developed film for defects, and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
retouches negative using pencil or brush Code 3431
after applying retouching medium. Makes Title Photographers
prints or enlargements in sensitized
paper; dries them by grazing on glazing- 3431.0300
sheet or by spreading on flat surface and
Photographer, Aerial
trims glazed or unglazed prints according
Photographer, Aerial photographs objects,
to required size and mounts them. May
places and areas of vital importance from
take colour photographs and develop
aeroplanes in flight, for use in surveys,
colour films adopting special processes.
planning, development and other
May specialize in studio photography or
scientific and military purposes.
take photographs of important events for
Determines number of exposures and
reproduction in newspapers, buildings,
time lapse between them by making
machinery, industrial plants, for trade
necessary calculations. Loads camera,
advertisements.
adjusts exposure-time and exposes film by
opening shutter at calculated intervals.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Operates and maintains automatic camera
Code 3431 and photo equipment for aerial
Title Photographers photographs. Develops aerial films of
various types in automatic, semi-
3431.0200 automatic or manual tank developers.
Photographer News Makes prints for photo interpretation.
Photographer News; Press Photographer
photographs news events, persons or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
objects for use in news-papers, magazines Code 3431
and other publications. Receives Title Photographers
instructions from News Editor or Chief
Reporter regarding nature of pictures to 3431.9900
be taken. Travels to location; loads
Photographers, Other
camera with film, waits for suitable
Photographers and Image and Sound
moment and takes photographs. Attends
Recording Equipment Operators, Other
State functions and parties and takes
take photographs of persons, places and
photographs of important persons
objects and record sound for different
arousing special interest of news value for
purposes and include Photographers,
publication. Accompanies important
Image and Sound Recording Equipment
visitors and dignitaries and takes
Operators not elsewhere classified.
photographs of significant events
associating important persons. Removes
exposed film for developing and printing. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Examines print, gives appropriate title or Code 3431
heading, and hands it over to News Editor Title Photographers
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Code 3432
Interior designers and decorators Title Interior Designers and Decorators
Interior designers and decorators plan and

3432.0200
design commercial, industrial, public, Decorator
retail and residential building interiors to Decorator; Designer creates artistic and
produce an environment tailored to a ornamental designs in colour for interior
purpose, taking into consideration factors and exterior decorations and displays and
that enhance living and working arranges in attractive manner wares,
environments and sales promotion. They products, furniture etc. Creates own
co-ordinate and participate in their designs to satisfy clients requirements and
construction and decoration. taste etc. showing style, shape, size and
other characteristics or products. Makes
3432.0100 sketches and diagrams or design keeping
into consideration purpose, cost and
Interior Designer preferences of client. Arranges decorative
material, furniture, wares, products etc. in
Interior Designer plans, designs, and artistic manner. May specialize in setting
furnishes interiors of residential, and decorating stages and may be known
commercial, or industrial buildings. as Set Decorator. May be known as
Formulates design which is practical, Interior Decorator, Decorative Designer,
aesthetic, and conducive to intended Window Display Designer, Display Artist,
purposes, such as raising productivity, etc., according to field of specialisation.
selling merchandise, or improving life
style. May specialize in a particular field, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
style, or phase of interior design. Code 3432
Estimates material requirements and Title Interior Designers and Decorators
costs, and presents design to client for
approval. Confers with client to determine
factors affecting planning interior
3432.0501
environments, such as budget, Bathroom and Kitchen Designer
architectural preferences, and purpose Bathroom and Kitchen Designer is
and function. Advises client on interior responsible for design of bathrooms and
design factors, such as space planning, kitchens in a housing setups.
layout and utilisation of furnishings and
equipment, and colour co-ordination. Qualification Pack Details:
Selects or designs and purchases QP NOS Reference PSC/Q0204
furnishings, art works, and accessories. QP NOS Name Bathroom and
Subcontract fabrication, installation, and Kitchen Designer
arrangement of carpeting, fixtures, NSQF Level 6
accessories, draperies, paint and wall
coverings, art work, furniture, and related
items. Render design ideas in form of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
paste-ups or drawings. Plans and designs Code 3432
interior environments for boats, planes, Title Interior Designers and Decorators
buses, trains, and other enclosed spaces.
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3432.9900 Requisitions or purchases food supplies

Decorators and Commercial and kitchen equipment as necessary and
checks them for quality and quantity and
Designers, Other
supervises cooks and other kitchen
Decorators and Commercial Designers,
workers. May hire and discharge cooks.
other include other associate
professionals who apply artistic
techniques to product design, interior ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
decoration and sales promotion not Code 3434
elsewhere classified. Title Chefs

Title Interior Designers and Decorators Other Artistic and Cultural
Family 3433
Gallery, Museum and Library 3435.0100
Technicians Tattoo Artist
Tattoo Artist pricks skin of patron, using
Gallery, museum and Library Technicians needled electric tool, that inserts indelible
prepare artworks, specimens and nontoxic pigment into skin to form
artefacts for collections, arrange and decorative or ornamental design. Shaves
construct gallery exhibits, and assist area to receive tattoo and washes it, using
Librarians to organize and operate germicidal soap. Presses charcoal-coated
systems for handling recorded material stencil, draws design, or traces pattern of
and files. design onto skin of patron, to mark
outline of design. Dips needles of tool into
coloured pigment solution and presses
Family 3434 needles into skin to insert indelible
Chefs pigment into skin following outline of
design. Applies sterile dressing to area.
3434.0100 Sterilises needles in steam-heated cabinet
Head Cook/Head Chef (steriliser). Mixes nontoxic coloured
Head Cook plans meals and supervises pigments according to formula. Adjusts
and co-ordinates work of cooks and other and repairs needled electric tool, using
kitchen helpers in large hotels, restaurants hand tools, such as screwdrivers and
or other establishments and abroad ships pliers. May draw original designs on
or railway trains. Plans daily menu, taking paper, trace designs onto acetate sheet,
into account probable number of guests, and cut out design to form pattern or
marketing conditions, popularity of stencil, using stylus and knife.
various dishes and recency of menus used,
and assigns prices to items. Supervises ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
preparation and cooking of food, and Code 3435
instructs cooks as required. Concocts Title Other Artistic and Cultural
special dishes and invents recipes. Tests Associate Professionals
cooked foods by tasting or smelling them.
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3435.0200 control mechanical riding devices such as

Stuntman merry-go-round, giant wheels, midget
Stuntman performs dare-devil feats such auto and other amusement contrivances
as diving stunts, perilous rides, or or equipment furnished by amusement
spectacular jumps for dramatic parks, carnivals or similar places of
productions. Wears appropriate dress and entertainment for use of patrons. Sets
ensures, that all requisites, to feat are in riding devices and gives them trial run to
order. Performs, dare-devil feats such as ensure that they are in working order.
diving from high tower on altitude after Informs patrons to fasten belt, bar, or
setting fire to dress in to deep well filled other safety device determining that they
with water below, riding bicycle, motor are safely seated and not overcrowded.
cycle or motor car at high speed jumping Move controls to start to permit
over hollow space or from raised operation of ride by patron and stops
platform, riding motor cycle at great equipment after allotted time. Adds to or
speed inside walls of-hollow circular globe re-moves equipment, according to
or well (wooden or metal structure amount of patronage. Oils, refuels, adjusts
specially prepared for performance of and repairs device. Tests equipment daily
perilous feat etc. before opening ride to patrons. May
notify patron of expiration of period for
which fee was paid to use device. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: collect tickets or cash fares from patrons.
Code 3435 May space rides operated in cars or
Title Other Artistic and Cultural sections to avoid danger of collisions. May
Associate Professionals be designated according to equipment
operated as Railroad Operator, Roller-
3435.0300 Coaster Operator; Auto-speedway
Prompter Operator.
Prompter prompts Actors who forget their
lines in operatic productions by ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
whispering to them from behind stage. Code 3435
Stands behind stage and follows script of Title Other Artistic and Cultural
performance closely. Speaks cues and Associate Professionals
lines by whispering to Actors when they
forget their lines. May direct actions of 3435.0500
Actors while prompting. May substitute
Floral Designer
Actors when necessary.
Floral Designer designs, cuts, and arranges
live, dried, or artificial flowers and foliage.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: confers with clients regarding price and
Code 3435 type of arrangement desired and the date,
Title Other Artistic and Cultural time, and place of delivery. Plans
Associate Professionals arrangement according to client's
3435.0400 requirements, utilizing knowledge of
Merry-go-Round Operator design and properties of materials, or
Merry-go-Round Operator; Amusement select appropriate standard design
Equipment Operator operates and pattern. Waters plants, and cut, condition,
controls or instructs patrons how to and clean flowers and foliage for storage.
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Selects flora and foliage for arrangements, Information and Communications

working with numerous combinations to Technicians provide support for the day-
synthesize and develop new creations. to-day running of computer systems,
Order and purchase flowers and supplies communications systems and networks
from wholesalers and growers. Wraps and and perform technical tasks related to
price completed arrangements. Trims telecommunications, broadcast of image
material and arranges bouquets, wreaths, and sound as well as other types of
terrariums, and other items using telecommunication signals on land, sea or
trimmers, shapers, wire, pins, floral tape, in aircraft.
foam, and other materials. Performs office Tasks performed by workers in this sub-
and retail service duties such as keeping major group usually include: providing
financial records, serving customers, assistance to information and
answering telephones, selling giftware communication system users. Installing
items and receiving payment. Informs new programs and equipment;
customers about the care, maintenance, establishing, operating and maintaining
and handling of various flowers and network and other data communications
foliage, indoor plants, and other items. systems; installing, monitoring and
Decorates or supervises the decoration of supporting Internet and Intranet websites
buildings, halls, churches, or other or web server hardware or software;
facilities for parties, weddings and other modifying web pages; and performing
occasions. web server backup and recovery
operations; controlling equipment to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: record sound, edit and mix image and
Code 3435 sound recordings; controlling and
Title Other Artistic and Cultural maintaining transmitting and broadcast
Associate Professionals systems and satellite systems for radio
and television programmes. Controlling
and maintaining radio communications
3435.9900 systems, satellite services, and multiplex
Other Artistic and Cultural systems on land, sea or in aircraft;
Associate Professionals, Other providing technical assistance connected
Clowns, Magicians, Acrobats and Related with research and the development of
Associate Professionals, Other include computer systems and
those who entertain audiences in circuses telecommunications equipment, or
and other places by performing a variety testing prototypes; designing and
of acts not elsewhere classified. preparing blueprints of circuitry according
to the specifications given; providing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: technical supervision of the manufacture,
Code 3435 utilization, maintenance and repair of
Title Other Artistic and Cultural telecommunications systems.
Sub Division 35
Information and Communications
351 Information and Communication
Technicians Technology Operations and User
Support Technicians
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352 Telecommunication and Domestic Biometric Data Operator

Broadcasting Technicians
Domestic Biometric Data Operator is
Group 351 mainly responsible for the smooth running
of biometric data capture and ensuring
users get maximum benefits from them.
Technology Operations and User Individual tasks vary depending on the
Support Technicians size and structure of the organization, but
may include installing and configuring
Information and Communication computer hardware operating systems
Technology Operations and User Support and applications; monitoring and
Technicians provide support for the day- maintaining computer systems and
to-day running of communications networks, troubleshooting the biometric
systems, computer systems and networks system and network problems and
and provide technical assistance to users diagnosing and solving hardware/software
faults etc.
into the following Families: Qualification Pack Details:
3511 Information and Communication QP NOS Name Domestic Biometric
Technology Operations Data Operator
Technicians NSQF Level 4
3512 Information and Communication
Technology User Support ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
3513 Computer Network and Systems
Technology Operations
Technician
Technicians
3514 Web Technician
Family 3512
Family 3511 Information and Communication
Information and Communication Technology User Support
Technology Operations Technicians Technicians
Information and Communications Information and Communications

Technology Operations Technicians Technology User Support Technicians
support the day-to-day processing, provide technical assistance to users,
operation and monitoring of information either directly or by telephone, e-mail or
and communications technology systems, other electronic means, including
peripherals, hardware, software and diagnosing and resolving issues and
related computer equipment to ensure problems with software, hardware,
optimal performance, and identify computer peripheral equipment,
problems. networks, databases and the Internet, and
providing guidance and support in the
3511.0101 deployment, installation and maintenance
of systems.
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3512.0100 networks; talking staff/clients through a

Data Recovery Planner/System series of actions, either face to face or
over the telephone to help set up systems
Administrator
or resolve issues; troubleshooting system
and network problems and diagnosing
Data Recovery Planner; Disaster Recovery
and solving hardware/software faults etc.
Manager develops, co-ordinates
implementation of, and tests plan to
continue establishment data processing Qualification Pack Details:
activities at off-site location in case of QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0110
emergency, such as fire, at main site. QP NOS Name Domestic IT
Establishes priority of data processing Helpdesk Attendant
activities according to importance to NSQF Level 4
business. Determines hardware, software,
data files, safe storage facilities, and other ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
resources required. Develops plan to meet Code 3513
emergency data processing needs. Title Computer Network and Systems
Identifies personnel needed to implement Technician
plan. Presents plan to management and
recommends means of obtaining required 3512.0200
facilities, such as contracting with off-site Desk Top Publishing Operator
vendor. Co-ordinates implementation of
plan. Tests emergency data processing Desk Top Publishing Operator lays out
system, using computer and test data. pages, selects size and style of type, and
Writes report to document test results enters text and graphics into computer to
and updates emergency recovery produce printed materials, such as
procedures. advertisements, brochures, newsletters,
and forms, applying knowledge of graphic
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: arts techniques and typesetting and using
Code 3512 computer: Reviews layout and customer
Title Information and Communication order. Enters text into computer, using
Technology User Support input device such as mouse, keyboard,
Technicians scanner, or modem. Scans artwork, using
optical scanner which changes image into
3512.0101 computer-readable form. Enters
Domestic IT Helpdesk Attendant commands to position text and
illustrations on page grid of computer
Domestic IT Helpdesk Attendant is mainly monitor. Creates spaces between letters,
responsible for the smooth running of columns, and lines, applying knowledge of
computer systems and ensuring users get typesetting, and enters commands, using
maximum benefits from them. Individual input device. Arranges page according to
tasks vary depending on the size and aesthetic standards, layout specifications
structure of the organization, but may of Graphic Designer, and applying
include installing and configuring knowledge of layout and computer
computer hardware operating systems software. Prints paper or film copies of
and applications; monitoring and completed material. May alter illustration
maintaining computer systems and to enlarge, reduce, or clarify image. May
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operate automatic film developer to course of their work. They may receive
process photographs. May assemble guidance from managers or professionals.
artwork into paste-up and perform key May supervise other workers also.
lining manually.
Code 3512 Title Information and Communication
Title Information and Communication Technology User Support
Technology User Support Technicians
Technicians
3512.0401
3512.0202 Disk Duplicator
Associate-Desktop Publishing (DTP)
Disk Duplicator creates a master hard disk
Associate-Desktop Publishing (DTP) puts by loading appropriate files and duplicates
research reports into standard templates. them in multiple disks for use in end-user
These templates could be in flash, computing systems. The individual at work
macromedia, acrobat or html. is responsible for creating a master hard
disk and using it for duplicating on empty
Qualification Pack Details: hard disks to be used by original
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2702 equipment manufacturers.
QP NOS Name Associate-Desktop
Publishing (DTP) Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Disk Duplicator
Code 3512
Title Information and Communication ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Technology User Support Code 3512
Technicians Title Information and Communication
Technology User Support
Programming Assistant/Junior
Software Engineer 3512.0501
IT Co-ordinator in School
Programming Assistant installs, maintains
and updates computer programs by IT Co-ordinator in School is also called ‘e-
making minor changes and adjustments to learning Facilitator’, the IT Co-ordinator
them under the guidance of computing provides support on the e-learning
professionals. Maintains and updates content and hardware used for training in
documents of computer programs and schools. The individual at work is
installations. Applies knowledge of responsible for operating and maintaining
principles and practices in the area of e-learning hardware and updating and
programming and computing in order to operating e-learning applications. The
identify and solve problems arising in the individual also assists teachers and
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students in operating the e-learning and foot pedal or voice mail to listen to
applications. recordings by physicians and other
healthcare professionals dictating a
Qualification Pack Details: variety of medical reports, such as
QP NOS Reference ELE/Q4701 emergency room visits, diagnostic imaging
QP NOS Name IT Co-ordinator in studies, operations, chart reviews, and
School final summaries. Carries out programming
NSQF Level 4 tasks connected with the installation and
maintenance of computer hardware and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: software. Transcribes dictated reports and
Code 3512 translates medical jargon and
Title Information and Communication abbreviations into their expanded forms.
Technology User Support Edits as necessary and returns reports in
Technicians either printed or electronic form by
mail/e-mail to the dictator for review and
signature, or correction.
3512.0601
Associate-Clinical Data
Management Code 3512
Associate-Clinical Data Management are Technology User Support
required to organize and maintain Technicians
information related to medical research
and records, and perform data coding of
3512.0702
records. They need to ensure
completeness, correctness and quality of Associate-Medical Transcription
the data generated during clinical trials
with high accuracy. Associate-Medical Transcription is
responsible for documentation of medical
records dictated and authored by medical
professionals. This involves basic
documentation, verification and validation
QP NOS Name Associate-Clinical
of the documents such as history and
Data Management
physical reports, clinic notes, office notes,
NSQF Level 7
operative reports, consultation notes,
discharge summaries, letters, psychiatric
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: evaluations, laboratory reports, x-ray
Code 3512 reports and pathology reports.
Technicians
QP NOS Name Associate-Medical
Transcription
Medical Transcriptionist
Medical Transcriptionists use computer Code 3512
and transcribing machines with headset
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Title Information and Communication Computer Network and Systems

Technology User Support Technician
Technicians
Computer Network and Systems
3512.0801 Technicians establish, operate and
Engineer-Technical Support maintain network and other data
communication systems.
Engineer-Technical Support is responsible
for resolving Level 1/2 incidents affecting
3513.0100
the operation of production systems,
through troubleshooting and System Administration
implementing known fixes. It involves Assistant/Junior System
framing of long term and short term plans Administrator
for IT Support/Helpdesk.
System Administration Assistant provides
Qualification Pack Details: assistance to users of microcomputers
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0101 and standard software systems at
QP NOS Name Engineer-Technical installation and when a problem occurs.
Support (Level 1) Installs/reinstalls new computer programs
NSQF Level 5 on particular hardware and operating
system configurations. Installs new
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: peripheral units and makes necessary
Code 3512 parameter adjustments in operating
Title Information and Communication systems and drives. Performs back-up
Technology User Support operations. Keeps log of computing
Technicians systems. May receive guidance from
Managers or professionals. May supervise
3512.9900 other workers also.
Code 3513
Technicians, Other Title Computer Network and Systems
Technician
Computer Assistants, Other include all
other Computer Assistants not elsewhere
3513.0200
classified.
Computer Security Specialist
Computer Security Specialist regulates

access to computer data files, monitors
Code 3512
data file use, and updates computer
security files: Enters commands into
computer to allow access to computer
Technicians
system for employee who forgot
password. Reads computer security files
Family 3513 to determine whether denial of data
access reported by employee is justified.
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Modifies security files to correct error, or

explains that employee authorisation does ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
not permit access. Answers employee Code 3513
questions about computer security. Title Computer Network and Systems
Modifies security files to add new Technician
employees, delete former employees, and
change employee name, following notice 3513.9900
received from computer user
Computer Network and Systems
departments and personnel office. Sends
printouts listing employee data Technician, other
authorisation to computer user
departments to verify or correct Computer Network and Systems
information in security files. Reviews data Technician, other include technicians who
use records and compares user names establish, operate and maintain network
listed in records with employee and other data communications systems
authorisation to ensure that all employees not elsewhere classified.
who accessed data files were entitled to
do so. Deletes data access of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
unauthorised users, and for users who Code 3513
have not used data for specified time. Title Computer Network and Systems
Technician
Title Computer Network and Systems Web Technician
Technician
Web Technicians maintain, monitor and
3513.0301 support the optimal functioning of
Infrastructure Engineer Internet and Intranet websites and web
server hardware and software.
Infrastructure Engineer provides technical
assistance in the installation, Group 352
configuration, administration, support and
maintenance of systems, storage or back- Telecommunication and
up services of databases etc. These roles Broadcasting Technicians
provide cross-functional IT Services
Management and work closely with Telecommunications and Broadcasting
multiple domains on the development, Technicians control technical functioning
maintenance and reporting of service of equipment to record and edit images
catalogues, processes/procedures, and and sound and for transmitting radio and
new technology/tools. television broadcasts of images and
sounds, as well as other types of
Qualification Pack Details: telecommunication signals on land, sea or
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q0801 in aircraft, perform technical tasks
QP NOS Name Infrastructure connected with telecommunications
Engineer engineering research and with the design,
NSQF Level 5
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manufacture, assembly, construction, Director Motion Picture; turns on motor

operation, switch of camera, puts his eyes close to
maintenance and repair of view finder or looks through film with eye-
telecommunications systems. piece, and follows scene of action, moving
or adjusting his camera by hand. Unloads
Occupations in this Group are classified camera when film reel is fully exposed for
into the following Families: further processing. Writes camera reports
indicating details of shooting, lighting
3521 Broadcasting and Audio-visual conditions, types of lenses, filters and
Technicians diffusers used. May direct setting up and
3522 Telecommunication Engineering making of various adjustment of power
Technicians driven motion picture camera.

Code 3521
Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual
Family 3521 Technicians
Broadcasting and Audio-Visual
Technicians 3521.0200
Movie Cameraman
Broadcasting and Audio-Visual
Technicians control technical functioning Movie Cameraman; Cine Cameraman
of equipment to record and edit images photographs persons, places and events
and sound and for transmitting radio and with movie camera (cine) for purposes
television broadcasts of images and other than production of feature films.
sounds, and other types of Loads cine camera with film either
telecommunication signals on land, sea or coloured or black and white as required.
in aircraft. Visits place of interest, event or assembly.
Holds or places camera at desired angle
3521.0100 and distance from subject to be
Cinematographer photographed; adjusts lens, aperture,
depending on type of subject and lighting
Cinematographer; Cameraman, Motion condition or arranges artificial light for
Picture, photographs persons, scenes and better effect; focusses camera lens or
places with motion picture camera for lenses to subject holding his eye close to
production of feature films. Receives view finder or looking through film with
instructions from Producer, Motion eye-piece and exposes certain length of
Picture as to type and photographic effect film by pressing lever to run motor inside
desired on scenes to be filmed. Directs camera. Alters angle or distance of shot as
loading of camera with reel of film. required. Unloads camera when film is
Positions or supervises setting up of exposed and sends film for developing.
camera by assistant; focusses and sets Views processed film against light and
camera on scene or object to he shot; cuts and trims films to make desired strip
controls lighting for desired general detail of subject. Projects or exhibits film on
of scene to be photographed; hooks up screen using projector to explain events
motor on camera at starting signal of function, for audience. May develop and
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process films. May enlarge prints. May Sound Recording Equipment Operator
attend to minor repair to cine cameras. operates electronic equipment which
May be designated as Television records sound in pulses on composition
Cameraman if engaged in television discs or on reels of tape, wire or film for
studio. such uses as film and gramophone record
production and radio broadcasting. Places
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: microphones in position and connects
Code 3521 them to recording equipment. Places
Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual blank discs or reels of tape, wire or film in
Technicians machine. Sets volume and tone controls
and makes other adjustments as
3521.0300 necessary. Starts machine, watches its
operation closely and listens, by means of
Cameraman, Animation
headphones or loudspeaker, to sound
being recorded. Manipulates controls
Cameraman (Animation) operates special
during operation as required. May
camera to make animated cartoon motion
perform minor repairs.
picture film. Discusses with Director and
Producer, (Film) and renders advise about
can era movements and feasibility of Qualification Pack Details:
variety of shot; envisages in script and QP NOS Reference MES/Q3403
chart and suggests alternatives wherever QP NOS Name Sound Assistant
necessary. Receives animation charts and NSQF Level 3
drawings. Sets and adjusts camera and
lighting exposure appropriate to type of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
film used and mood and effect to be Code 3521
emphasised. Installs frame on camera Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual
table for exposure and positions overhead Technicians
camera suspended securely over frame.
Shoots frame by frame in a 3521.0501
predetermined sequence and regulates Film Editor/Editor
exposure and aperture to obtain special
effect such as fade out or fade in. Instructs Film Editor edits motion picture films in
Laboratory Technicians about method of sequence as per script by cutting away
processing of films, which need special unwanted portion of film and
treatment for effective development of synchronises picture and sound negatives.
striking feature of certain shots. Studies script or story of picture. Examines
picture and sound negatives over editing
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: table fitted with special lighting effects.
Code 3521 Marks unnecessary portions of film and
Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual cuts them. Joins ends of selected lengths
Technicians of films in proper sequence on splicer
machine using special adhesives (cement).
3521.0401 Arranges film in convenient number of
Sound Recording Equipment reels or parts and inserts appropriate
titles and banners for distinction. Views
Operator/Sound Assistant
assembled film on screen for corrections if
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any. Synchronises picture negative with recording, transmitting and receiving

sound negative and fills up void portions units, projectors and other audio-visual
with necessary music track. and sound equipment for operational
efficiency. Checks equipment part by part
Qualification Pack Details: according to prescribed specifications,
QP NOS Reference MES/Q1401 gets defects removed and puts them in
QP NOS Name Editor trial to observe density, linearity, clarity of
NSQF Level 4 picture and voice and other factors, as
appropriate. Synchronises sound with
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: picture in audio-visual projections such as
Code 3521 in television, cinematography, etc., and
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual ensures correct matching. Gets machines
Technicians and equipment set according to
programme and adjusts them as
necessary and guides workers in proper
3521.0511
operations to meet audience desired
Sound Editor result. Maintains prescribed records and
registers and ensures proper upkeep of all
Sound Editor is responsible for preparing, machines and equipment under his
organizing and editing sound sequences charge. May be designated as
that meet the quality standards and SUPERVISOR BROADCASTING UNIT;
requirements of production SUPERVISOR RECORDING UNIT, etc.,
according to nature of work performed.
QP NOS Reference MES/Q3404 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
QP NOS Name Sound Editor Code 3521
NSQF Level 4 Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual
Technicians
Code 3521 3521.0700
Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual
Television Broadcasting Station
Technicians
Operator
3521.0600
Television Broadcasting Station Operator
Supervisor, Broadcasting Audio- operates and adjusts equipment
Visual Projection and Sound associated with transmitter of television
Equipment Operations broadcasting station. Switches on
transmitter, views programmes through
Supervisors, Broadcasting, Audio-Visual television monitor and adjusts picture for
Projection and Sound Equipment quality. Listens to programmes through
Operations supervise upkeep, setting and loud speaker or headphone, observes
proper operations of television and radio indicators and adjusts tone and volume.
broadcasting and recording units, cinema Switches off transmitter on completion of
projectors and other audio-visual and programme, gets defects removed if any
some equipment and ensures their proper and keeps it ready for next set. May make
performance. Examines broadcasting, minor repairs and replace parts.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: repairs. Winds films on reel, places reel on
Code 3521 projector and draws filmstrip through
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual guide rollers and light chamber to
Technicians collecting film roller below. Starts
machine. Adjusts lens and sound
3521.0800 reproduction equipment to obtain clear
image of projected film on screen,
Radio Operator, Broadcasting
synchronise sound reproduction at
Station required pitch and get machine ready for
show. Projects film on screen as
Radio Operator, Broadcasting Station; scheduled through projection box and
Engineering Assistant, Broadcasting checks correct focus and sound
Station adjusts tunes and operates reproduction while film is being shown.
transmitting and receiving equipment for Stops machine in case of film stripping or
broadcasting news and other breakage, joins ends of film and resumes
programmes. Switches on and operates projection after necessary setting within
transmitter for broadcasting news or minimum possible time. Removes
programme. Listens to broadcast through collected film on lower reel to rewind and
headphone or loudspeaker and keep it ready for next show. Cleans and
manipulates control knobs to adjust oils projector parts periodically. May
volume and tone. Fixes up microphone, project films on portable screens,
adjusts amplifier level and monitors outdoors, etc.
loudspeakers by further tuning, if
necessary, to ensure clarity of reception.
Adjusts and tunes receivers for relaying
Code 3521
different stations. May work at
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual
transmitting of receiving station or at
Technicians
Studio Centre. May operate transmitter of
television station. May do minor repairs
and replace defective parts. May record 3521.1000
music, talk etc. for relaying. Public Address Equipment
Operator
Code 3521 Public Address Equipment Operator
Title Broadcasting and Audio-Visual installs and operates sound amplifying
Technicians equipment used at public functions.
Places loudspeakers in position and
3521.0900 connects loudspeaker wires to amplifiers.
Places microphones near speaker,
Cinematograph Operator
orchestra or other sources of sound.
Connects microphone wires to amplifiers.
Cinematograph Operator; Cinema Tests installation by switching it on and
Projectionist; Cinema Operator, Cine listening from various points while some
Projectionist sets and operates motion- one talks into microphone. Adjusts
picture projector with sound-reproducing position of microphones and loud
projector with sound-reproducing speakers, if necessary, and regulates
equipment on screen and attends to their volume and tone during operation of
VOLUME II A 474
equipment. May operate tape recorder or official purposes. May specialize in

record player. May repair sound- operation, design and maintenance of any
amplifying equipment. particular kind of telecommunication
equipment like aerials, transmission
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: equipment, receiving equipment, etc. May
Code 3521 work at transmitting and receiving
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual stations or at telegraph office.
Technicians
3521.1100 Code 3521
Station Officer, Overseas Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual
Technicians
Communication
Station Officer, Overseas Communication 3521.1200

Engineer Overseas Communication sets, Station Technical Assistant,
operates and maintains wireless Overseas Communication
transmission and receiving equipment on
prescribed cycle at scheduled hours for Station Technical Assistant, Overseas
communications of over-seas and long Communication; assists Station Officer
distance (inter-nations) messages. Adjusts Overseas Communication in setting,
communication transmission instrument operating and maintaining wireless
to have maximum number of messages transmission and receiving equipment.
despatched and receiving stations Receives instructions from Station Officer
contacted on allotted frequency channels Overseas Communication and sets and
and prescribed cycles at scheduled hours. operates wireless receiving and
Adjusts receiving instruments for transmitting equipment such as radio
selectivity, sensitivity, and clarity of transmitting and receiving equipment,
messages received and sent and decides land line and V.F.T. (Voice Frequency
on most appropriate wave length, telegraphy) equipment, radio telephone
frequency, aerial etc. Detects disturbances and terminal equipment, transistors,
or jamming of communication radio-photo equipment (equipment for
interference with transmission, etc. and radio photography), radio facsimile
reports unauthorized use of frequency equipment (equipment for radio black and
channels by other organizations to higher white sketches and diagrams) etc., on
authorities. Evolves maintenance prescribed frequency channels and cycles
schedules of equipment power supply, during scheduled hours to receive and
carrier channel, etc. and supervises transmit messages. Assists Station Officer
repairs and replacements of defective Overseas Communication in running
parts using test equipment like cathode submarine cable circuits, operating
rays, oscillographs and distortion sets. automatic error correcting and detecting
Supervises work of Station Technical equipment, measuring radio frequency,
Assistants, advises higher formation for checking radio signals, choosing right
speedy clearance of traffic on particular aerial to obtain optimum signal; changing
frequency at scheduled hours and guides transmitter waves, clearing faults, etc. and
them where necessary. Maintains in their installation and maintenance
necessary records for reference and other work. May be designated as PHOTO-
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RADIO OPERATOR if engaged only for

receiving and transmitting radio Radio Operator, Ship operates radio
photographs. May appreciate sub-normal equipment on board ship for receiving
radio condition and assists in improving and transmitting code messages by radio
them. May work as transmitting or telephone or radio-telegraph system.
receiving station or at central telegraph Adjusts and sets apparatus to operate on
office. desired frequency. Maintains regular
contact with nearest coastal radio stations
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: to obtain weather reports and time-
Code 3521 signals and reports necessary information
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual about ship's navigation and location.
Technicians Keeps regular watch to pick up signals
from ships in distress. Provides
3521.1300 navigational warnings and reports
weather conditions. Maintains wireless
Wireless Operator
equipment in working order, record of
messages received or sent and does minor
Wireless Operator operates, tunes and
repairs and replacements of parts. May
maintains wireless equipment for
also maintain radar equipment.
receiving and transmitting messages in
code or plain language on particular
wavelength and deciphers coded ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
messages received for onward delivery. Code 3521
Operates switches to connect transmitter Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual
to generator and telephone or telegraph Technicians
equipment. Sets wireless equipment to
required frequency by turning dial and 3521.1500
tunes it to requisite volume and tone. Radio Operator, Aircraft
Transmits messages by radiotelephone or
radiotelegraph in plain or coded message. Radio Operator, Aircraft; Radio Officer,
Receives messages in coded or plain Aircraft operates and adjusts radio
language, writes them on special forms, equipment on board aircraft in flight to
deciphers coded messages, if necessary, maintain contact with ground station,
and delivers them to proper authority exchange messages and to inform Pilot
through messengers. Maintains records about weather conditions, landing
and logbooks of messages received and instructions etc. Inspects equipment
despatched. May charge batteries, change including radar before undertaking flights.
valves of wireless equipment and rectify Operates radio to send and receive
minor faults. messages and maintains contact with
ground stations. Receives weather
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: information and other messages in
Code 3521 prescribed code from Control Tower
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual Operator and transmits them to Pilots
Technicians during flights. Operates radio navigational
equipment and frequently tunes to detect
3521.1400 or listen to international distress signals.
Maintains log of all messages and
Radio Operator, Ship
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instructions received and despatched. Radar Operator

May do repairs to radio during
emergency. May operate direction finding Radar Operator operates and maintains
equipment and report readings to Pilot. radar equipment to give range and
direction of targets or objects such as
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: aircrafts, fog, rain clouds and cyclonic
Code 3521 storm in sky around operating station.
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual Switches on radar set and opens filaments
Technicians and blower units. Allows set to warm up
and raises high-tension voltage slowly to
3521.1600 achieve operating condition. Switches
Control Tower Operator, aerial rotation circuit, and observes image
on radar screen with aid of short, medium
Aerodrome
or long range scales to determine distance
altitude, direction and speed of object
Control Tower Operator, Aerodrome
detected. Employs voice communication
Operates and adjusts wireless equipment
(Radio-telephone or Morse) to convey
for transmitting and receiving messages to
information to operating room. May
and from aircrafts for landing, taking off,
attend to minor faults to maintain set in
etc. Adjusts wireless equipment to proper
operating conditions.
wavelength and correct frequency.
Establishes radio contact with incoming
air-transports and transmits messages ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
received from Traffic Controller for Pilots Code 3521
to fly on specific course at definite flying Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual
level and also communicates other Technicians
information regarding weather condition
at field. Signals aircraft at down-wind end 3521.2000
of runway when to take off by means of Signaller, Ship
electric ray gun or flag. Controls airport
lights (boundary, runway, hazard and Signaller, Ship; Signalman, Ship signals
flood lights) by electric push batteries. messages by waving flag or flashing
Maintains record of all messages received semaphore (light) depending on natural
and despatched for inspection. Reports light and weather conditions to port
defects in lighting arrangements to Chief authorities and nearby ships. Keeps watch
Controller to arrange for rectification. at port, observes approaching ships with
May operate radar for aircraft binoculars and informs authorities
identification and weather conditions. accordingly. Obtains instructions from
May signal aircraft not equipped with superiors regarding place or position
radio by means of flag or electric-ray gun. where incoming ship is to be
communicated to ship authorities at sea.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Passes messages in inter-national
Code 3521 signalling system to ship authorities by
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual signalling with flags or flashes of
Technicians semaphore depending on visibility and
weather conditions. Maintains record of
3521.1700 all messages sent out or received.
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Receives messages from ships, informs Records meteorological data, direction of

Pilot and arranges for piloting ship in to wind, temperature (both inside and
port. Arranges launches and board for outside) of lamp-room, condition of seas
shipping crew or Pilot for going to ship or (whether calm, moderate or rough) etc.;
coming to shore. Takes barometer at prescribed intervals. Puts out light at
readings, observes force and direction of sunrise by cutting off oil supply to gas
wind, wave positions, etc. and records lamp. Cleans and polishes lenses, lamp
them in log book. Attends to telephone and glass panes daily using special cloth
calls regarding movement of ships and any and solution. Oils bearing wheel, clock
messages to be sent. Maintains shipping work, weight shaft mechanism and other
register indicating name of ship, time of equipment during day. Ensures that oil
arrival and departure, place where drum is full and is maintained at
berthed, etc. Hoists weather signals or prescribed pressure. Submits periodical
flags at time of emergency, warning ships reports regarding condition of light-house,
to stay at sea. Performs watch duty by meteorological data etc.; to superiors.
shifts from observations tower. Attends to minor breakdowns and
replaces parts such as burner, mantle etc.;
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: as required. Reports to superiors about
Code 3521 cases of major breakdowns for
Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual rectifications. Maintains general
Technicians cleanliness and ensures that ladder
platform, galleries, dome, etc. are in
3521.2100 perfect service condition. Replenishes
stores as required. May light buoys in
Light Keeper, Light House
harbour.
Light Keeper, Light House operates light
house signalling equipment to guide ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
incoming or passing ships, keeps watch Code 3521
during the night and maintains equipment Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual
in working order. Lights gas lamps Technicians
(lighting equipment) at dusk by lighting its
burner with spirit lamp. Opens valve of oil 3521.9900
drum to supply oil under pressure through Broadcasting and Audio-visual
pipe to gas lamp. Cleans nozzle hole of Technicians, Other
burner using pin to remove obstruction if
any. Maintains supply of oil to burner at Broadcasting and Telecommunications
prescribed pressure as indicated in meter Equipment Operators, other include those
of oil drum. Ensures that mantles of gas who control technical functioning of
lamp burns brightly without any flame. equipment for transmitting radio and
Winds machine to full tension by rotating television broadcasts of pre-recorded or
or winding driving pulley with hand lever live images and sounds, as well as other
or handle and then releases it to rotate types of telecommunications signals, not
lens around light or lamp to throw out elsewhere classified.
light rays at set speed. Winds driving
pulley at prescribed interval (once an
hour) to keep it under full tension.
Code 3521
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Title Broadcasting and Audio-visual standard production and stipulated

Technicians performance. May undertake complicated
work to avoid mistakes and to train
workers by actual demonstration.
Family 3522
Telecommunication Engineering Code 3522
Technicians Title Telecommunication Engineering
Technicians
Technicians perform technical tasks 3522.0200
connected with telecommunications Line Inspector, Telephone
engineering research, as well as with the
design, manufacture, assembly, Line Inspector, Telephone Supervises
construction, operation, maintenance and execution of new installations and
repair of telecommunications systems. maintenance of existing telephone lines.
Estimates expenditure and equipment
3522.0100 required for executing new installations.
Telecommunication, Technician Supervises work of installation of
telephone lines at site. Checks faulty lines
Technician, Telecommunication receives to locate and remove defects, and
instructions regarding work to be done conducts maintenance check of lines to
and guides workers in installation, ensure efficient performance of
operation and maintenance of television, communication system. Supervises
telegraph, telephone, telex system, radio, utilization of staff engaged in installatio
radar, sound recording and other and maintenance work and is responsible
equipment under his charge. Studies for maintenance of line books.
standing duty chart, sketches, blue prints ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
etc., and determines method of work to Code 3522
be adopted. Calculates data by original Title Telecommunication Engineering
observations or from available sources. Technicians
Draws necessary stores and guides
workers in correct manufacture and 3522.0300
assembly of units, alignments, Telephone Inspector
synchronizing, tuning, continuity, voltage
control, output, etc. according to nature Telephone Inspector; inspects telephone
of work in which engaged. Checks work installation to ensure efficient operation
during manufacture, repair or installation of equipment. Scrutinizes complaints by
and on completion for current subscribers, visits premises of subscribers,
consumption, resistance, frequency, test-checks instruments installed, detects
output, leakage, performance and other and rectifies faults. Conducts periodical
factors, using instruments such as maintenance checks of installed
voltmeter megger, frequency meter equipment to ensure efficient,
oscillograph, resonance recorder, etc., and uninterrupted operation. Supervises
makes adjustments, alterations or personal engaged in maintenance of
replacements as necessary to ensure telephone equipment. May prepare
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estimates for new installations and Code 3522

supervise installation work. Title Telecommunication Engineering
Technicians
Code 3522
Title Telecommunication Engineering
Technicians
Division
4
3522.0400
Wireless Inspector Electronics
Clerks/Clerical Support Workers
Wireless Inspector; Wireless Licence
Inspector inspects radio licences and Clerical support workers record, organize,
checks unauthorised use of receiving-sets. store, compute and retrieve information
Visits premises of radio-set users, checks related, and perform a number of clerical
licences and initiates prosecution duties in connection with money-handling
proceedings against pirates (non-holder of operations, travel arrangements, requests
licences). Makes enquiries about for information, and appointments.
character, antecedents and solvency of Tasks performed by clerical support
new dealers in wireless receiving sets for workers usually include: stenography,
grant of licences. Maintains liaison with typing, and operating word processors
and conducts periodical inspection of and other office machines; entering data
premises of authorised dealers in wireless into computers; carrying out secretarial
receiving sets. Organizes anti-piracy duties; recording and computing
drives. Examines applications of owners of numerical data; keeping records relating
defective sets for exemption of licence to stocks, production and transport;
fee. keeping records relating to passenger and
freight transport; carrying out clerical
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: duties in libraries; filing documents;
Code 3522 carrying out duties in connection with
Title Telecommunication Engineering mail services; preparing and checking
Technicians material for printing; writing on behalf of
illiterate persons; performing money-
handling operations; dealing with travel
3522.9900
arrangements; supplying information
Telecommunication Engineering requested by clients and making
Technicians, Other appointments; operating a telephone
switchboard. Supervision of other workers
Telecommunications Engineering may be included.
Technicians other, include Engineering
Technicians who design, manufacture, Occupations in this Division are classified
assemble, construct, operate, maintain into the following Sub Divisions:
and repair telecommunication systems
not elsewhere classified. 41 General and Keyboard Clerks
42 Customer Services Clerks
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43 Numerical and Material Recording Family 4110

Clerks General Office Clerks
44 Other Clerical Support Workers
General Office Clerks perform a range of
clerical and administrative tasks according
Sub Division 41 to established procedures.
General and Keyboard Clerks
4110.0100
General and Keyboard Clerks record, Clerk, General
organize, store and retrieve information
and perform a range of clerical and Clerk, General performs variety of clerical
administrative tasks according to duties such as maintenance of records,
established procedures. receipt and dispatch of dak, routine
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- correspondence, tabulating data,
major group usually include: operating preparing production schedules, wage
personal computers; word-processors or bills, and insurance and provident fund
typewriters, recording, inputting and accounts, keeping record of issue and
processing data using computers; to receipt of library books, maintaining
record input and process text, calculating, record of incoming and outgoing railway
bookkeeping and similar office machines waggons and carriages, booking and
to input and process text and data; delivering of goods, maintaining auction
performing a wide range of general accounts, calculating and releasing octroi,
clerical duties including preparing attending to clerical duties of court,
invoices, checking figures, filing, faxing or allocating and supervising work of process
processing mail. serving staff, receiving applications for
Occupations in this Sub Division are granting arms licences, doing clerical work
classified into the following Groups: for legal practitioner, copying and
comparison work, etc. May do his own
411 General Office Clerks typing. May operate office computing and
accounting machine. Is designated
412 Secretaries (General)
according to nature of duties performed
413 Keyboard Operators such as: Record Clerk/Record
Keeper/Record Supplier if engaged on
Group 411 receipt, issue and maintenance of record.
General Office Clerks Diarist/Receipt Clerk/Dispatch Clerk if
engaged on receipt and dispatch of dak.
Correspondence Clerk if engaged in
General Office Clerks perform a range of
dealing with correspondence from
clerical and administrative tasks according
individuals, customers, offices etc.
to established procedures.
Personnel Clerk if attends to clerical work
regarding recruitment, employment and
service condition of personnel employed.
Production Clerk/Progress Clerk if
engaged on preparation of production
4110 General Office Clerks schedule based on time and operations
involved in various stages of production.
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Wages Clerk if engaged on calculation, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

preparation of pay bills or wage sheets Code 4110
based on workers' attendance and terms Title General Office Clerks
of employment. Insurance Clerk If
engaged on performing routing clerical 4110.0200
tasks, connected with transaction of life,
Clerk, Enquiry
fire, automobile or other type of
insurance. Provident Fund Clerk if
Clerk, Inquiry; Information Clerk attends
engaged on maintenance of provident
to inquiries made personally, on phone or
fund accounts. Postal Clerk if engaged on
by post and gives required information
performing various clerical tasks in post
either by personal knowledge or after
office such as accepting money for money
consulting relevant record or official
orders or saving bank deposits, receiving
concerned. Exhibits at inquiry counter
parcels, insured and registered letters.
publicity material and other notices for
Telegraph Clerk if engaged in performing
public. Supplies required information to
various tasks in receiving and transmitting
enquiries made personally, on telephone
telegrams. Trains Clerk (Railway) if
or by post either through personal
engaged in keeping records waggons or
knowledge or by consulting books or
carriages (their number and capacity)
other relevant records of official
coming in and going out of railway station.
concerned. Maintains record of enquiries.
Weighing Clerk if engaged in weighing
Directs visitors to official concerned. May
goods and articles received or issued on
operate telephone switch Board.
weighing machine and maintains relevant
clerical records. Commercial Clerk
(Transport)/Goods Clerk, Parcel Clerk, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Freight Clerk if attends to booking and Code 4110
delivery of goods by rail, road, water or air Title General Office Clerks
routes. Auction Clerk if engaged in
maintaining records of auction 4110.0300
transactions. Octroi Clerk if engaged in Copyright Clerk
calculating and realising octroi duty,
terminal or toll-tax on listed goods Clerk, Inquiry; Information Clerk attends
entering municipal limits. Administrative to inquiries made personally, on phone or
Clerk, Court/Nazir Court if engaged in by post and gives required information
allocating and supervising work of process either by personal knowledge or after
serving staff and realization of fines and consulting relevant record or official
dues imposed by court. Arms Clerk if concerned. Exhibits at inquiry counter
engaged in receiving applications for publicity material and other notices for
granting arms' licences, their renewals public. Supplies required information to
etc. Copyist if engaged in preparing copies enquiries made personally, on telephone
of document by hand or by typewriter. or by post either through personal
Lawyer's Clerk; Munshi if engaged in knowledge or by consulting books or
performing clerical work for legal other relevant records of official
practitioner. Examiner Court if engaged in concerned. Maintains record of enquiries.
comparing hand-written or typed matter Directs visitors to official concerned. May
from original documents. operate telephone switch Board.
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: arrival and departure. May issue tokens to
Code 4110 individual worker. May assist wage office
Title General Office Clerks in preparation and distribution of pay
packets to workers. May use calculating
4110.0400 machine or computation table.
Copy Holder
Copy Holder reads manuscript aloud to Code 4110
Proof Reader to enable him to make Title General Office Clerks
corrections in proof. Uses prescribed
technical terminology to indicate capital 4110.0600
letters, italics, punctuation's, paragraph Time Keeper, Motor Transport
divisions etc.
Time-Keeper; Starter; Vehicle Time
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Recorder,(Motor Transport) keeps daily
Code 4110 record of arrival and departure of buses at
Title General Office Clerks bus stations or terminus. Regulates
running of buses to time schedule.
4110.0500 Records serial number of tickets blocks on
bus-conductors way bill at start and end
Time Keeper
of each journey. Informs superior officers
about heavy rush of traffic necessitating
Time Keeper keeps day to day attendance
diversion of buses or running of extra
of workers employed in establishment,
buses. Attends to enquiries from public
institution or factory showing time of
about timings, fare, etc. Marks attendance
arrival and departure. Gets gate of factory
of Bus Drivers and Bus Conductors, allots
opened at prescribed time to allow
them duties and arranges for relief crew
workers to go in for work. Arranges
in place of absentees. Reports to
worker's time cards or tokens on special
supervisors, cases of gross irregularities
racks near automatic time punching clock
and malpractices. May take charge of lost
or collection box. Observes workers
property handed over by Bus Conductors.
collecting, punching-clock and depositing
them in collection boxes. Collects all time-
cards and marks their attendance. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Prepares periodical statements, absentee Code 4110
statements and muster rolls of workers, Title General Office Clerks
indicating total number of hours worked Group 412
per day, week or month. Sends prepared Secretaries (General)
muster roll to wage section for computing
total wages earned. Supervises collection Secretaries (General) use typewriters,
of gate passes, at gate to permit workers personal computers or other word-
going out earlier than usual time and processing equipment to transcribe
keeps record of such passes. Attends to correspondence and other documents,
enquires of visitors. Issues passes or entry check and format documents prepared by
and directs them to section or officer other staff, deal with incoming and
concerned. Maintains visitors' book outgoing mail, screen requests for
indicating visitor's name, purpose, time of
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meetings or appointments, and perform a routine correspondence on behalf of

variety of administrative employer.
support tasks.
Occupations in this Group are classified Code 4120
into the following Families: Title Secretaries (General)
4120 Secretaries (General) 4120.0200

Personal Secretary
Family 4120
Secretaries (General) Personal Secretary performs routine
clerical and administrative functions such
as drafting correspondence, scheduling
Secretaries (General) use typewriters,
appointments, organizing and maintaining
personal computers or other word-
paper and electronic files, or providing
processing equipment to transcribe
information to callers. Operates office
correspondence and other documents,
equipment such as fax machines, copiers,
check and format documents prepared by
and phone systems, and use computers
other staff, deal with incoming and
for spreadsheet, word processing,
outgoing mail, screen requests for
database management, and other
meetings or appointments, and perform a
applications. Answers telephones and give
variety of administrative support tasks.
information to callers, take messages, or
transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
Greets visitors and callers, handle their
4120.0100 inquiries, and direct them to the
Private Secretary appropriate persons according to their
needs. Sets up and maintains paper and
Private Secretary-cum-Stenographer; electronic filing systems for records,
Personal Assistant takes dictation in correspondence, and other material.
shorthand and reproduces it on paper Locates and attaches appropriate files to
using typewriter and performs various incoming correspondence requiring
other clerical duties to assist superiors. replies. Opens, reads, routes, and
Takes dictations in shorthand and distributes incoming mail and other
transcribes them using typewriter. material, and prepares answers to routine
Receives and opens mail and submits it to letters. Completes forms in accordance
superiors for information and further with company procedures.
action. Maintains diary to note time, date
and place of meetings and other ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
engagements for employer or superior. Code 4120
Reminds employer or superior of Title Secretaries (General)
engagements and accompanies him if
required. Attends to routine enquiries in 4120.0300
person, writing or over phone. Receives Panchayat Secretary
visitors and arranges their interviews with
superior. Keeps important and Panchayat Secretary performs
confidential records. May attend to administrative and executive duties for
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execution of community development 4132 Data Entry Clerks

programmes entrusted by the village
panchayat. Assembles and prepares Family 4131
village people for extension of community Typists and Word Processing
work. Organizes social welfare
Operators
programmes and educational and co-
operative activities. Gives guidance to
field staff in improvement of rural Typists and Word Processing Operators
communications and hygienic conditions. type, edit and print using typewriter,
Makes arrangements for recovery of taxes personal computer or other word
and issues licenses and permits granted by processor, and record oral or written
Panchayat. matter in shorthand.

Code 4120 Secretary/Back Office Support
Title Secretaries (General)
Stenographers; Steno-typist records
4120.9900 dictations in shorthand and transcribe
Secretaries, Other them in typewritten form. Takes dictation
in shorthand. Transcribe dictated material
from note book, using typewriter.
Secretaries, other include secretaries who
Compares typed matter and submits them
use typewriters or word-processing
to superiors. May cut stencil on typewriter
equipment to check and transcribe
for use on duplicating machine.
correspondence and other documents,
deal with incoming and outgoing mail, and
deal with routine correspondence on their ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
own initiative not elsewhere classified. Code 4131
Title Typists and Word Processing
Operators
Code 4120 4131.0200
Title Secretaries (General) Reporter
Group 413 Reporter records in shorthand verbatim

reports of meetings, conferences etc. and
Keyboard Operators
transcribes them into longhand using
typewriter. Attends conferences,
Keyboard Operators input and process meetings or lectures or other proceedings
text and data, and prepare, edit and and makes verbatim record in rapid
generate documents for storage, shorthand. Transcribes shorthand notes
processing, publication and transmission. into longhand by using typewriter. Checks
transcribed matter with notes for
Occupations in this Group are classified accuracy and passes them to superiors.
into the following Families: May attend law courts, legislative
assemblies etc. to cover proceedings.
4131 Typists and Word Processing
Operators ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 4131 receipt of messages, break-downs, repairs

Title Typists and Word Processing and number of messages received etc.
Operators May clean and oil machine.

Braille Typist Code 4131
Braille Typist operates braille typewriter Operators
to transcribe reading matter for people
with visual impairment: Reads copy and 4131.0600
operates braille typewriter to emboss Computer Operator
specially treated paper with various
combinations of dots that characterize Computer Operator operates computer
braille alphabet, using braille code form. and peripheral equipment to process
business, scientific, engineering, or other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: data, according to operating instructions.
Code 4131 Enters commands, using keyboard of
Title Typists and Word Processing computer terminal, and presses buttons
Operators and flips switches on computer and
peripheral equipment, such as tape drive,
4131.0500 printer, data communications equipment,
Teleprinter Operator and plotter, to integrate and operate
equipment, following operating
Teleprinter Operator; Teletype Operator instructions and schedule. Loads
transmits and receives telegraphic peripheral equipment with selected
messages to and from outside station by materials, such as tapes and printer paper
operating teleprinter or teletype machine for operating runs, or oversees loading of
(electrically operated machine having peripheral equipment by Peripheral
typewriter key-board for transmission and Equipment Operators. Enters commands
type-printing for receiving). Adjusts roll of to clear computer system and start
paper on machine for typing. Starts operation, using keyboard of computer
machine and connects places for receiving terminal. Observes peripheral equipment
or transmitting messages. Receives and error messages displayed on monitor
messages, reports or news items to be of terminal to detect faulty output or
transmitted and places them on holding machine stoppage. Enters commands to
device of machine. Types messages to be correct error or stoppage and resume
transmitted by operating key board of operations. Notifies supervisor of errors
Tele-printer Machine with fingers. or equipment stoppage. Clears equipment
Observes machine typing automatically in- at end of operating run and reviews
coming messages on paper to detect schedule to determine next assignment.
mistakes, if any, and to tear off paper Records problems which occurred, such as
when message is complete. Rectifies down time, and actions taken. May
mistakes from transmitting and by getting answer telephone calls to assist computer
confirmation. Tears off typed paper from users encountering problem. May assist
machine, sorts them out and sends them workers in classifying, cataloguing, and
for delivery. Maintains record of time of maintaining tapes.
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entry device, such as keyboard or optical

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: scanner, and following format displayed
Code 4131 on screen. Compares data entered with
Title Typists and Word Processing source documents, or re-enters data in
Operators verification format on screen to detect
errors. Deletes incorrectly entered data,
4131.9900 and re-enters correct data. May compile,
sort, and verify accuracy of data to be
Typists and Word Processing
entered. May keep record of work
Operators, Other completed.
Word processor and Related Operators,

other include all others who type, edit,
and print various documents using word-
QP NOS Name Data Entry Person
processing equipment not elsewhere
NSQF Level 2
classified.
Code 4132
Code 4131
Title Data Entry Clerks
Operators
4132.0402
Family 4132
Domestic Data Entry Operator
Data Entry Clerks
Domestic Data Entry Operator is
responsible to provide daily work reports
Data Entry Clerks enter coded, statistical,
and work on daily hour bases. The
financial and other numerical data into individual is responsible for electronic
electronic equipment, computerized entry of data from the client side to the
databases, spreadsheets or other data office site or vice-versa. Individual tasks
repositories using a keyboard, mouse, or vary depending on the size and structure
optical scanner, speech recognition of the organization.
software other data entry tools. They
enter data into mechanical and electronic
devices to perform mathematical
QP NOS Name Domestic Data Entry
calculations. Operator
NSQF Level 4
4132.0401
Data Entry Machine Operator ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 4132
Data Entry Operator operates keyboard or Title Data Entry Clerks
other data entry device to enter data into
computer or onto magnetic tape or disk
4132.0600
for subsequent entry: Enters alphabetic,
numeric, or symbolic data from source
Coding Machine Operator
documents into computer, using data
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Coding Machine Operator tends coding 4132.0900

machine to print identification codes on Embossing Machine Operator
material, such as wire, tape and plastic
tubing. Installs specified type, code letters
Embossing Machine Operator (Clerical)
and symbols in machine mandrel, using
operates power driven machine to
tweezers. Moves controls to regulate
emboss names, addresses and other
pressure of stamping die and heating
details in metal plates. Receives subject
device on mandrel. Starts machine and
matter to be embossed. Places metal
inserts end of material between feed
plate in holder of machine. Sets desired
rollers of machine. Coils and ties printed
character or letter in correct position and
material with code and stacks it on rack.
presses foot pedal to lower dye and
May operate machine equipped with reel-
emboss character or letter on plate giving
feeding mechanism, electronic or
necessary spacing, etc. Collects embossed
mechanical counters, and automatic wire
plates and stores them in racks in serial
cutting and stripping devices.
order. Supplies embossed plates to
Addressing Machines Operator. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: operate addressing machine and print
Code 4132 addresses on envelopes, documents, etc.
Title Data Entry Clerks May oil and clean machine.

Duplicating Machine Code 4132
Operator/Photocopier Title Data Entry Clerks
Duplicating Machine Operator; 4132.1000

Photocopier Machine Operator sets and Addressing Machine Operator
operates electrically operated duplicating
or photocopying machine for reproducing Addressing Machine Operator operates
copies of type written or hand written electrically driven machine which
matter. Loads and adjusts duplicating automatically prints names, addresses etc.
paper at feeding end. Checks impressions on envelopes, documents, forms, etc.
on duplicate copies for clarity and Loads magazine of machine with required
uniformity. Makes necessary adjustments number of embossed metal plates to
when required. Reports defects in working effect printing. Adjusts levers to set speed
of machine if necessary to superiors. May of machine and number of copies
oil and clean machine. May maintain required for each plate. Places stock of
record of work turned out and number of form, envelopes and other documents to
copies taken. May keep stock of be printed on table of machine. Starts
duplicating paper, ink paste, brushes etc. machine to automatically release
and record of supply, repairs, servicing embossed plate to correct position for
etc. printing. Removes printed material from
machine and stocks them separately.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Ensures clear and accurate printing on
Code 4132 documents, forms, etc. Ejects metal plate
Title Data Entry Clerks at delivery end into tray after printing.
Changes ribbon of machine periodically to
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effect clear impressions. Stocks embossed amounts, applying knowledge of payroll

plates in special racks. Oils and cleans deductions, actuarial tables, disability
machine. May operate embossing factors, and survivor allowances. Encodes
machine. and adds amounts of transaction
documents, such as checks or money
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: orders, using encoding machines. Enters
Code 4132 into machines all information needed for
Title Data Entry Clerks bill generation. Observes operation of
sorters to locate documents that
4132.1300 machines cannot read, and manually
record amounts of these documents.
Book Keeping Machine Operator
Sends completed bills to Billing Clerks for
information verification.
Book Keeping Machine Operator uses
computer software for calculating and
recording business transactions of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
institution. Receives data for calculation Code 4132
to be made. May perform general clerical Title Data Entry Clerks
duties.
4132.9900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Data Entry Clerks, Other
Code 4132
Title Data Entry Clerks Computing Machine Operators, other
include all other operators who operate
4132.1400 bookkeeping and computing machines not
Bill Processing Clerk
Bill Processing Clerk uses computer
Code 4132
software to run mathematical processes,
Title Data Entry Clerks
such as addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division, to calculate
and record billing, accounting, statistical, Sub Division 42
and other numerical data. Duties include
preparation of statements, bills, and Customer Services Clerks
invoices, and to copy and post data, make
computations, and compile records of Customer Service Clerks deal with clients
transactions. Balance and reconciles batch in connection with money-handling
control totals with source documents or operations, travel arrangements, requests
computer listings in order to locate errors, for information, making appointments,
encode correct amounts, or prepare operating telephone switchboards, and
correction records. Computes monies due interviewing for surveys or to complete
on personal and real property, applications for eligibility for services.
inventories, redemption payments and Tasks performed by workers in this sub-
other amounts, applying specialized major group include: performing money-
knowledge of tax rates, formulas, interest handling operations in banks, post offices,
rates, and other relevant information. betting and gambling establishments or
Computes payroll and retirement dealing with travel arrangements;
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supplying information requested by 4211.0100

clients and making appointments; Cashier, General
operating telephone switchboards;
greeting and receiving visitors; Cashier, General makes and receives
interviewing survey respondents; payments and maintains record of cash
interviewing applicants for services. transaction in Bank, office or Commercial
and Industrial establishments. Receives
Occupations in this Sub Division are cash remittances from customers. Counts
classified into the following Groups: cash and examines currency notes and
coins to detect counterfeit ones. Makes
421 Tellers, Money Collectors and entries in receipt registers, initials voucher
Related Clerks and passes them to superiors for
422 Client Information Workers signature. Receives passed cheques, bills,
vouchers etc., and makes payment to
parties after making entries in register.
Maintains Cash Book and other Account
Group 421
Registers and prepares statement of
Tellers, Money Collectors and monetary transaction of receipt and
Related Clerks payment made during day. Verifies
statement of account from other daily
Tellers, Money Collectors and Related records of actual receipt and payment.
Clerks perform money-handling Draws or deposits money in treasuries or
operations in establishments relating to banks. Receives foreign currency and
banking, postal services, betting or makes payment in local currencies to
gambling, pawning and debt-collecting. clients. Keeps cash and other valuables in
strong rooms or vaults for safe custody.
Occupations in this Group are classified Renders periodical report on cash
into the following Families: transactions to superiors. Makes payment
of wages and salaries to staff against
4211 Bank Tellers and Related Clerks acquaintance rolls, pay bills etc. May
check various cash registers of Shroff to
4212 Bookmakers, Croupiers and
scrutinize accounts. May supervise the
Related Gaming Workers
work of Shroffs, Money Testers and Bill
4213 Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders Collector. May assist Accountant in
4214 Debt Collectors and Related preparation of budgets, balance sheets,
Workers etc. May operate calculating machines.

Bank Tellers and Related Clerks Code 4211
Title Bank Tellers and Related Clerks
Bank Tellers and Related Clerks deal
directly with clients of banks or post 4211.0200
offices in connection with receiving, Cashier, Bank
changing and paying out money, or
providing mail services. Cashier, Bank; Shroff receives and makes
payment in bank to customers against
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pay-in slips, withdrawal slips, cheques, QP NOS Reference RAS/Q0102

bills, drafts, vouchers, etc., and maintains QP NOS Name Cashier (Retail)
account of daily transactions. Receives at NSQF Level 2
counter, cash and pay-in slips from
customers, counts money and examines ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
currency notes or coins to detect Code 4211
counterfeit ones. Makes payment to Title Bank Tellers and Related Clerks
customers against passed cheques, bills,
vouchers, etc. received from different 4211.0302
sections of bank after making necessary
Cashier, Gem and Jewellery
entries in register. Affixes appropriate
rubber stamp on cheques, bills etc. to
Cashier is an employee in a retail store
indicate payment. Closes accounts at end
who handles cash transaction with the
of day and totals entries in registers to
customers. The individual in the retail
show day's receipts and payments.
store is in charge of billing, collecting the
Prepares accounts statements and sends
payment from the customers and closing
them to superiors after tallying with
the sales transaction in a retail store. Also,
records. Hands over cash in hand to
they maintain the record of sales
Cashier General for keeping it in safe
transaction and other documents required
custody. Sends paid-cheques, bills,
for compliance.
vouchers, slips etc. to ledger clerk for
posting necessary debit or credit entries.
May operate calculating machine. May Qualification Pack Details:
post entries in ledgers. QP NOS Reference G&J/Q8301
QP NOS Name Cashier
NSQF Level 4
Code 4211
Title Bank Tellers and Related Clerks ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 4211
4211.0301
4211.0400
Cashier, Cash Counter
Teller, Bank
Cashier, Cash Counter; Cash Clerk; Clerk,
Cash Counter; receives cash in payment Teller Bank pays out money up to
against goods sold or services rendered in specified limit in bank at pay counter to
shop, firm or establishment. Receives cash depositors or their Authorised persons,
in payment against goods sold or services presenting withdrawal forms or cheques
rendered, ascertains amount from bill or and maintains up-to-date account of
from other sources prescribed, counts payments made. Receives cheques or
cash, detects counterfeit coins. Issues withdrawal forms from payees and
receipt for payment received. Maintains compares signatures with specimens
daily cash account of cash in hand against retained in bank. Verifies depositor's
book record. Deposits money in Treasury balance from ledger book and pays out
or Bank as and when necessary. money. Makes debit entries in depositor's
account card and draws up-to-date
balance. Prepares account of amount
drawn from Cashier and money disbursed
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and submits it to Supervisor. May make proceeds showing entertainment-tax

debit entries in depositor's personal collected separately. Deposits cash and
account book. unsold tickets with superiors at close of
show. May maintain chart of available
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: seats and indicate seat number on each
Code 4211 ticket.

Bank Tellers and Related Clerks, Code 4212
Title Bookmakers, Croupiers and
Other
Tellers and Other Counter Clerks, other
include clerks who deal directly with 4212.0200
clients of banks or post offices in Book Maker
connection with receiving, changing and
paying out money, or providing mail Book Maker; Bookie manages
services not elsewhere classified. establishment to receive and pay off bets
placed by horse racing patrons. Prepares
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and issues lists of approximate handicap
Code 4211 odds on each horse prior to race, based
Title Bank Tellers and Related Clerks on previous performance of horse under
similar conditions. Determines risks on
each horse to refuse additional bets
Family 4212
beyond maximum limits of liability.
Bookmakers, Croupiers and Records bets placed over counter or by
Related Gaming Workers telephone and issues betting receipts.
Pays off bets on track pari-mutuel basis
Bookmakers and croupiers and related and keeps account of cash transactions.
gambling workers determine odds and Pays taxes on earnings.
receive and pay off bets on results of
sporting or other events, or conduct ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
games of chance in gambling Code 4212
establishments. Title Bookmakers, Croupiers and
4212.0100
Booking Clerk, Recreation 4212.9900
Bookmakers, Croupiers and
Booking Clerk, Recreation issues tickets to Related Gaming Workers, Other
public on cash payment in theatres,
cinemas, exhibitions etc. on booking Book Makers, Other include other
counters. Attends to enquiries for type or bookmakers not classified elsewhere.
class of tickets required or for advance
booking of seats. Issues tickets or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
reservation slips for required class of Code 4212
accommodation. Maintains record of sale
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Title Bookmakers, Croupiers and with him and charges interest on amount
Related Gaming Workers of money advanced. Attends to clients
visiting his establishment and finds out
Family 4213 amount of loan required, and property he
is willing to pledge. Evaluates property
Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders
and informs client maximum amount
which could be advanced against property
Pawnbrokers and money-lenders lend pledged. Settles rate of interest and other
money against articles deposited as terms of repayment. Issues receipt or gets
pledges, or against property or other promissory note on unstamped paper
security. signed by client and witnesses mentioning
amount of money advanced, property
4213.0100 pledged, rate of interest fixed, etc. Keeps
Money Lender pledged property of client. Calculates
interest due on amount of money
Money Lender; Sahukar lends money to advanced and settles accounts with clients
persons on personal or collateral security at time of repayment of loan. Keeps
or on security of property and charges record of transactions made and submits
interest on loan advanced. Attends to report to Government authorities if
clients visiting his establishment, funds required. May effect sale or auction of
out his requirements and details of property pledged with him after giving
security offered, if any. Scrutinises due notice to clients concerned.
security offered and settles with client,
rate of interest instalments and other ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
terms. Prepares promissory note on Code 4213
stamped paper and obtains signature of Title Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders
client and of witnesses. Advances money
to client and keeps promissory note in 4213.9900
safe custody. Calculates interest on Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders,
amount of loan periodically and collects it
Other
from client either personally or through
his agent. Takes legal proceedings, against
Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders, other
defaulting clients and collects or arranges
include those who lend money against
to collect instalments from court. Keeps
articles deposited as pledges, or against
record of transmissions made.
property or other security not classified
elsewhere.
Code 4213
Title Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders
Code 4213
Title Pawnbrokers and Money-lenders
4213.0200
Pawn Broker
Family 4214
Pawn-Broker advances money to persons
Debt Collectors and Related
on security of movable property such as
jewellery, utensils, furniture, etc. pledged Workers
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Debt Collectors and Related Workers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

collect payments on overdue accounts Code
and bad cheques and collect charity Title
payments.
4214.9900
4214.0100 Debt Collectors and Related
Bill Collector Workers, Other
Bill Collector collects rent or payment of Debt-collectors and Related Workers,
bills or other dues from customers, other include workers who collect
tenants, etc., on behalf of Government or payments and perform clerical duties
other employer and issues receipts for associated with these collections not
collections made. Receives outstanding elsewhere classified.
bills, invoices from cash section. Makes
entries in register. Contacts parties, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
collects dues and issues receipt Remits Code 4214
cash so collected, to cash section and Title Debt
returns undelivered bills. May encash Collectors and Related Workers
cheques or postal orders.
Group 422
Client Information Workers
Code 4214
Title Debt Collectors and Related
Workers Client Information Clerks provide or
obtain information in person, by
telephone or electronic means such as e-
4214.0201
mail in connection with making travel
Debt Recovery Agents arrangements, describing the products or
services of an organization, registering
Debt Recovery Agents (DRA) are and greeting guests and visitors, making
representatives appointed by banks and appointments, connecting telephone calls
lawful debt collection agencies to act as and collecting information from survey
their agents and make calls or visit respondents or applicants for services.
debtors to collect payments on any kind
of past due bill without violating the Occupations in this Group are classified
regulations implemented by RBI. They are
also responsible for providing debtors
every important detail of their loan's
4221 Travel Consultants and Clerks
terms and conditions and guide them
4222 Contact Centre Information Clerks
accordingly for the payment.
4223 Telephone Switch Board Operators
4224 Hotel Receptionists
Qualification Pack Details: 4225 Inquiry Clerks
QP NOS Reference BSC/Q0701 4226 Receptionist (General)
QP NOS Name Debt Recovery 4227 Survey and Market Research
Agent Interviewers
NSQF Level 4
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4229 Client Information Worker, Not charging prescribed fees. Attends to

Elsewhere Classified enquiries of passengers in person, by post
or on phone for reservation of cabin,
Family 4221 berth or seat. Informs customers latest
position regarding availability or non-
Travel Consultants and Clerks
availability of seats and berths after
consulting reservation register. Collects
Travel Consultants and Clerks supply fares and reservation charges from
information, arrange travel itineraries, passengers and issues tickets and
obtain travel and accommodation reservation slips. Makes reservation
reservations and organize group tours. entries in register. Remits cash collected
during day to superiors or Cashier
4221.0100 General. May prepare reservation charts
Travel Consultants and Organizers and exhibit them at platforms. May fix
reservation labels on seats or berths and
Travel Consultants and Organizers plan outside compartment.
itineraries and schedule travel
accommodation for customers. They ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
organize or sell complete group travel Code 4221
tours for business and vacation. Title Travel Consultants and Clerks
Code 4221 Booking Clerk, Transport/Concierge
Title Travel Consultants and Clerks
Booking Clerk, Transport issues tickets to
4221.0200 passengers at booking offices of railways,
Flight Attendants and Travel airlines, navigation and motor transport
Stewards companies, etc., and maintains book
record relating to sale of tickets.
Flight Attendants and Travel Stewards Ascertains from passenger destination,
render personal services to ensure the number of tickets and class of
safety and comfort of passengers. They accommodation for which ticket is
also plan and co-ordinate housekeeping required. Collects fares from passengers,
and social activities in aircrafts and ships. locates tickets from panel board, dates
tickets and issues them to passengers.
Maintains account of tickets sold and
amount realised. Hands over daily cash
Code 4221
collections to Cashier. Places indents for
Title Travel Consultants and Clerks
printed tickets on higher authorities. May
book passengers' parcel and luggage. May
4221.0300 issue platform tickets, meal tickets, or
Reservation Clerk, retiring room tickets. May give cash
Transport/Reservation Assistant receipt to parties when required.
Reservation Clerk, Transport reserves ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

berths, cabins, seats in railway trains, Code 4221
boats, ships, motor vehicles or planes by Title Travel Consultants and Clerks
VOLUME II A 495

Travel Consultants and Clerks, Code 4222
Others Title Contact Centre Information Clerks
Cashiers and Ticket Clerks, other include 4222.0102

Cashiers and Ticket Clerks who receive, Technical Support Executive-Voice
directly from clients, payments for goods
or services bought in establishments not Technical Support Executive-Voice is
elsewhere classified. responsible for managing and resolving
client queries/issues primarily through
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: telephonic calls.
Code 4221
Title Travel Consultants and Clerks Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Technical Support
Family 4222 Executive-Voice
NSQF Level 5
Contact Centre Information Clerks
Contact Centre Information Clerks provide ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
advice and information to clients, respond Code 4222
to queries regarding a company’s or an Title Contact Centre Information Clerks
organization’s goods, services or policies,
and process financial transactions using
the telephone or electronic Family 4223
communications media, such as email.
They are located in premises that may be Telephone Switch Board Operators
remote from clients or other operations of
the organizations or companies about Telephone Switch Board Operators
whom information is provided. operate telephone communications
switchboards and consoles to establish
4222.0101 telephone connections, receive caller
Technical Support Executive-Non inquiries and service problem reports, and
Voice record and relay messages to staff or
clients.
Technical Support Executive-Non Voice is
responsible for resolving queries and 4223.0100
customer cases over web-chat or email. Telephone Operator, Trunk
Qualification Pack Details: Telephone Operator, Trunk controls and
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q7201 operates telephones switch board for
QP NOS Name Technical Support connecting and putting subscriber through
Executive-Non long distance (trunk) calls. Attends to
Voice phone calls for booking trunk calls. Notes
NSQF Level 5 calling and called numbers, name of
station, name of particular person if
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desired, time, date, nature of call such as telephone connections of subscribers for
urgent, ordinary, no delay etc. in trunk call local calls. Watches calling indications on
ticket book. Repeats particulars booked switch board. Inserts answering plug in
for corroboration by caller. Arranges calls corresponding jack, depresses speak key
in order of priority, booking time and and attends calling indication by saying
station wise. Inserts answering or calling "Number Please". Repeats number called
plug in switch-board to obtain required to subscriber for confirmation. Watches
station, if on direct line. Transmits calls to switch board plugs and informs caller if
next stage (telephone exchange) when required number is engaged. Inserts
caller and called are not on direct line or calling plug in required jack, if free, and
booking calls with Distant-End Operator. puts through call. Watches indication of
Rings calling number to bring them on finishing call and draws out plugs on
line, on receipt of advice from caller-end noticing clearance. May work on trunk,
about availability of called number or P.B.X and special services.
person. Puts through call when turn
comes. Punches trunk call ticket by ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
calculagraph and starts telephone meter Code 4223
for recording time. Watches timing lamp Title Telephone Switch Board Operators
indication and informs subscriber on
expiry unit period of three minutes. 4223.0300
Extends time to six minutes if desired by
Telephone Operator, PBX
caller. Allows extension of time beyond six
minutes in higher priority calls and also in
Telephone Operator, P.B.X operates
other calls if traffic permits. Punches
telephone switch board in industrial,
ticket calculagraph on maturity of call.
commercial or public establishment to put
Draws cut plugs, fills time, duration and
through incoming, outgoing and inter-
other particulars of calls in trunk call
office calls. Watches switchboard for
ticket. Takes down particulars of all
indications of incoming outgoing and
incoming calls on inward ticket. Informs
inter-office calls. Arranges maturity of
improper functioning of circuits or other
calls by regulating answering or calling
operational systems to Monitor. May
plugs in corresponding jacks. Draws out
work on local, P.B.X. and special services.
plugs when indicator shows clearance of
May work on trunk information services,
call. Books and arranges trunk calls,
give telephone numbers and rates of
attends to enquiries and receives and
various places and calculate charges for
passes messages over telephone. Records
calls.
local and trunk calls on register as
necessary. May work on special services.
Code 4223
Title Telephone Switch Board Operators
Code 4223
4223.0200
Telephone Operator, Local 4223.9900
Telephone Switch Board Operators,
Telephone Operator, Local operates
telephone switch board to establish Other
VOLUME II A 497
Telephone Switch Board Operators, other arrival and expected departure. Gets
include telephone operators who operate statutory form filled up by foreign visitors
a telephone switchboard or a section coming to stay. Guides customers to
thereof, and deal with local or long allotted rooms, maintains hotel 'Board'
distance calls, and various telephone up-to-date showing name of occupants,
inquiries not elsewhere classified. SERVICE etc. Maintains Hotel record up-to-date
WORKERS AND SHOP AND MARKET SALES showing total number of rooms already
WORKERS Service workers and shop and occupied, rooms booked or reserved to
Market Sales Workers provide personal show correct position of accommodation.
and protective services related to travel, Gives information to House Keepers,
housekeeping, catering, personal care, or dining section and kitchen departments
protection against fire and unlawful acts, regarding arrival of new-comers and their
or they pose as models for artistic requirements. Supplies details of services
creation and display, or demonstrate and rendered to customers to concerned
sell goods in wholesale or retail shops and officer for preparing bills for presentation
similar establishments, as well as at stalls to customers. Presents bills to customers
and on markets. Most occupations in this and realises amount from them prior to
division require skills at the second skill their departure. Receives dak and
level. messages on behalf of management and
clients and delivers it to them. Attends to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: other requirements of customers. May be
Code 4223 required to do correspondence.
Hotel Receptionists Title Hotel Receptionists
Hotel receptionists register guests, assign 4224.9900

rooms, issue keys, provide information Hotel Receptionists, Other
concerning the hotel services, make room
reservations, keep a record of rooms Hotel Receptionists, Other include
available for occupancy and present receptionists not elsewhere classified.
statements of charges to departing guests
and receive payment. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
4224.0100 Code
Receptionist (Hotel)/Front Office Title
Associate
Family 4225
Receptionist (Hotel) receives customers,
attends to enquiries, assigns rooms after Inquiry Clerks
consulting register for availability of room
and looks after requirements of patrons. Inquiry Clerks respond to personal,
Settles terms and allots required written, electronic mail, and telephone
accommodation if available to customers. enquiries and complaints about the
Requests customers to fill and sign organization’s goods, services and
register to establish identity, time of policies, provide information and refer
VOLUME II A 498
people to other sources. They are

employed in locations which put them in Receptionist and Information Clerks, other
direct contact with clients or with the include Clerks who receive clients or
production of the goods and services patients, provide information and make
provided. appointments on behalf of various
establishments including hospital, medical
4225.0100 or dental surgeries not elsewhere
Complaint Attending classified.
Clerk/Customer Service
Desk/Customer Service Executive
Code 4222
Title Contact Centre Information Clerks
Complaint Attending Clerk Investigates
and resolves customers' inquiries
concerning merchandise, service, billing,
Family 4226
or credit rating. Examines pertinent
information to determine accuracy of Receptionist (General)
customers' complaints and responsibility
for errors. Notifies customers and Receptionists (General) receive and
appropriate personnel of findings, welcome visitors, clients, or guests and
adjustments, and recommendations, such respond to enquiries and requests
as exchange of merchandise, refund of including arranging for appointments.
money, credit to customers' accounts, or
adjustment to customers' bills. Reviews 4226.0100
claims, adjustments with dealer, examines Reception Clerk/Front Desk
parts claimed to be defective and
Executive/Receptionist
approves or disapproves of dealer's claim.
Examines weather conditions, number of
Reception Clerk; Receptionist receives and
days in billing period, and reviews meter
attends visitors, clients or customers in
accounts for errors which might explain
institutions or offices, for guiding them to
high utility charges. Writes work order.
proper places or sections and to arrange
Prepares reports showing volume, types,
interviews, appointments etc. with
and disposition of claims handled.
officials concerned. Receives visitors and
Compares merchandise with original
enquires purpose of their visit, nature of
requisition and information on invoice and
business to be transacted, person or
prepares invoice for returned goods.
persons to be interviewed, etc. Supplies
Orders tests to detect product
required information and directs them to
malfunction and determines if defect
person or place concerned. Writes names
resulted from faulty construction.
and addresses of visitors, purpose of visit
and obtains their signature on the visitor's
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: book for record. Contacts officials
Code 4222 concerned in person or over phone and
Title Contact Centre Information Clerks arranges interviews. May attend to
general clerical duties in office. May type
4225.9900 letters and other correspondence. May
Inquiry Clerks, Other operate telephone switch board.
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needed to determine eligibility for

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: services.
Code 4222
Title Contact Centre Information Clerks Sub Division 43
4226.0201 Numerical and Material Recording

Showroom Hostess/ Clerks
Host
Numerical Clerks and Material Recording
Showroom Hostess/Host is responsible for Clerks obtain, compile and compute
handling the front office work. The accounting, bookkeeping, statistical,
individual attends to the customers and financial, and other numerical data, and
co-ordinates response to their queries. take charge of cash transactions incidental
to business matters. Some occupations
Qualification Pack Details: classified here keep records of goods
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1103 produced, purchased, stocked,
QP NOS Name Showroom Hostess dispatched, and of materials needed at
/Host specified production dates, or keep
NSQF Level 3 records of operational aspects and co-
ordinate the timing of passenger and
freight transport.
Code 4222
Title Contact Centre Information Clerks
major group usually include helping with
accounting and bookkeeping records and
computations; calculating unit production
Family 4227 costs; calculating wages and in some cases
preparing wage packets and paying
Survey and Market Research wages, taking charge of cash transactions
Interviewers incidental to the business; obtaining,
compiling and computing statistical or
Survey and Market Research Interviewers actuarial data; performing clerical tasks
interview people and record their relating to the financial transactions of an
responses to survey and market research insurance establishment, bank or similar
questions on a range of topics. establishment; recording produced,
stocked, ordered
Family 4229 and dispatched goods; recording
production materials received, put into
Client Information Worker, Not stock or issued; computing quantities of
the production materials required at
Elsewhere Classified specified dates and helping with
preparation and checking of production
This unit group includes Client Information operation schedules; keeping records of
Workers not included elsewhere in Group operational aspects and co-ordinating the
422, Client Information Workers. For timing of passenger and freight transport.
instance, it includes workers who obtain
and process information from clients
VOLUME II A 500
Occupations in this Sub Division are records. Receives bills, vouchers and other
classified into the following Groups: papers concerning cash transactions from
institutions, verifies correctness of
431 Numerical Clerks documents and posts relevant entries in
432 Material Recording and Transport records and ledgers. Checks entries,
Clerks makes necessary calculations and balance
books at regular intervals. Complies
periodical statements of extracts from
Group 431 ledgers to show total amount of receipts
Numerical Clerks and expenditure of institution, profits
earned or loss incurred, etc. Compiles list
Numerical Clerks obtain, compile and of outstanding dues for realization. Files
compute accounting, bookkeeping, various connected documents in proper
statistical, financial, and other numerical order under appropriate heads. Assists
data, and take charge of cash transactions Auditor in preparing balance sheets of
incidental to business matters. company. Sends statement of accounts of
customers periodically. Attends to related
Occupations in this Group are classified correspondence in office. May use
into the following Families: calculating machines. May help Cashier,
General in preparing pay rolls of staff and
4311 Accounting and Bookkeeping workers and assist in disbursing payments
Clerks to them.
4312 Statistical Finance and Insurance
Clerks Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference BSC/Q1001
4313 Payroll Clerks
QP NOS Name Accounts Executive
(Recording and
Family 4311 Reporting)
Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks NSQF Level 4
Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

compute, classify, and record numerical Code 4311
data to keep financial records complete. Title Accounting and Bookkeeping
They perform any combination of routine Clerks
calculating, posting, and verifying duties
to obtain primary financial data for use in 4311.0200
maintaining accounting records. Bank Clerk
4311.0101 Bank Clerk maintains various account

Book Keeper General/Accounts books and documents in banks and
Executive (Recording and attends to banking business relating to
current accounts, savings bank accounts,
Reporting) fixed deposits, etc. Posts necessary entries
as and when transactions take place in
Book Keeper, General maintains up-to-
account books, to keep account up-to-
date and systematic accounts of financial
date. Receives applications for loans.
transactions of an institution in prescribed
VOLUME II A 501
Advances, foreign exchange, etc., May operate calculating machines. May

scrutinizes them for correctness and attend to routine correspondence.
eligibility and forwards them to superiors
for orders. Sorts out bills and cheques ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
received, and sends them to concerned Code 4311
Ledger Clerks for posting necessary Title Accounting and Bookkeeping
entries. Prepares demand drafts for Clerks
amounts deposited with bank and 4311.0401
forwards them to superiors for signatures.
Accounts Executive (Accounts
Renders periodical statement of accounts
to parties or clients. Attends to related Payable and Receivable)
correspondence. Prepares daily statement
at close of day's work showing different Accounts Executive (Accounts Payable &
transactions attended to. May use Receivable) is a person responsible for
calculating machine for totalling of maintaining the suppliers’ accounts and
figures. makes authorized payments to them on
behalf of the company, raises bills on its
customers, receives and acknowledges
collections on behalf of the company,
Code 4311
keeps records, and enters the transactions
Title Accounting and Bookkeeping
into the books of accounts of the
Clerks
organization.
4311.0300
Ledger Clerk QP NOS Reference BSC/Q0901
QP NOS Name Accounts Executive
Ledger Clerk; Ledger Keeper maintains (Accounts Payable
record of financial transactions in ledgers & Receivables)
of clients, by making necessary entries in NSQF Level 4
respect of daily transactions. Receives
checks, bills and drafts from customers at
counter. Ascertains balance at credit from
Code 4311
records. Makes relevant entries in ledger
and submits them for payment order.
Clerks
Attends to customers' queries. Receives
bills, cheques, vouchers, etc. from cash
section for making necessary entries in 4311.0500
clients' ledger account regarding credits or Audit, Clerk
debits, balance at credit, etc. Prepares
abstract statements from ledgers Audit Clerk assists Auditor in examining
indicating day's transaction for tally by accounts and comparing vouchers,
cash section. Calculates half yearly counterfoils, etc. with entries in cash
interest on customers' deposits and book, ledger, pass-book, etc. concerning
enters them in ledgers to make account various financial or business transactions.
up-to-date. Sends periodical statement of Verifies entries of cash books, ledger
transactions made, opening and closing accounts, stores register, etc. with
balances to customers for information. supporting bill vouchers to ensure
VOLUME II A 502
accuracy. Ensures that prior sanction from payment and posting amount to
competent authority exists for all financial customer's account; preparing statements
transactions of company or office. Checks to credit department if customer fails to
and ensures that required certificates are respond; initiating repossession
recorded in cash and accounts registers. proceedings or service disconnection;
Brings out discrepancies to the notice of keeping records of collection and status of
superiors. May use calculating or adding accounts. Receives payments and posts
machines. amounts paid to customer accounts.
Locates and monitors overdue accounts,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: using computers and a variety of
Code 4311 automated systems. Records information
Title Accounting and Bookkeeping about financial status of customers and
Clerks status of collection efforts. Confers with
customers by telephone or in person to
4311.0600 determine reasons for overdue payments
and to review the terms of sales, service,
Clerk, Cost Accounting
or credit contracts. Advises customers of
necessary actions and strategies for debt
Clerk, Cost Accounting assists Cost
repayment. Persuades customers to pay
Accountant in calculating production or
amounts due on credit accounts, damage
operational cost for use in framing
claims, or non-payable checks, or to
estimates and preparing profit and loss
return merchandise. Sorts and files
statement. Receives various records from
correspondence, and performs
various sections to study cost of material,
miscellaneous clerical duties such as
labour charges, cost of equipment used,
answering correspondence and writing
overhead charges, etc. Works out cost per
reports. Performs various administrative
unit and for whole operation giving total
functions for assigned accounts, such as
expenditure incurred, number of items
recording address changes and purging
produced, etc. to enable superior officers
the records of deceased customers.
to fix selling price, and also to determine
Arranges for debt repayment or establish
profit and loss position of concerns.
repayment schedules, based on
Presents tabulated data in prescribed
customers' financial situations.
form or manner to superiors. May operate
calculating machine.
Code 4311
Code 4311
Clerks
Clerks
4311.0801
4311.0700 Rubber Nursery Office Assistant
Bill and Accounts Collector
Nursery Office Assistant deals with all
office work in connection with Rubber
Bill and Account Collector locates and
Nursery Management. Is assigned with all
notifies customers of delinquent accounts
clerical work, maintenance of registers
by mail, telephone, or personal visit to
and files, preparation of statements,
solicit payment. Duties include receiving
VOLUME II A 503
letters, other documents for Statistical Clerk tabulates data and

correspondence, maintenance of computes statistics for use in statistical
accounts, cash book etc. studies, using calculator and adding
machine: Compiles statistics from source
materials, such as production and sales
records, quality control and test records,
Qualification Pack Details: personnel records, timesheets, survey
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0934 sheets, and questionnaires. Assembles
QP NOS Name Rubber Nursery and classifies statistics, following
Office Assistant prescribed procedures. Computes
NSQF Level 4 statistical data according to formulas,
using calculator. May compile and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: compute statistics, using computer. May
Code 4311 verify authenticity of source material.
Clerks ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 4312
4311.9900 Title Statistical Finance and Insurance
Clerks
Accounting and Bookkeeping
Clerks, Others
4312.9900
Accounting and Bookkeeping Clerks, other Statistical Finance and Insurance
include Clerks who help with accounting Clerks, Others
and bookkeeping records and
computations not elsewhere classified. Statistical and Financial Clerks, Other
include workers who obtain, compile and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: compute statistical or actuarial data or
Code 4311 perform clerical tasks relating to the
Title Accounting and Bookkeeping transactions of a bank and other financial
Clerks establishments not elsewhere classified.

Code 4312
Statistical Finance and Insurance Title Statistical Finance and Insurance
Clerks
Clerks
Family 4313
Statistical, Finance and Insurance Clerks
obtain, compile and compute statistical or Payroll Clerks
actuarial data or perform clerical tasks
relating to the transactions of insurance Payroll Clerks collect, verify and process
establishments, banks and other financial payroll information and compute pay and
establishments. benefit entitlements for employees within
a department, company or other
establishment.
4312.0100
Statistical Clerks
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4313.0101 Accounts Executive (Statutory

Accounts Clerk/Accounts Executive Compliance) is a person responsible for
accumulating data required for
(Payroll)
computation of tax liabilities namely
Service Tax, TDS and VAT. The
Accounts Clerk keeps day to day accounts
responsibilities include ascertaining tax
for financial transactions and maintains
liabilities, making approved and
various book-registers and records
authorized payment to the Government
relating to them. Receives bills, vouchers
within the applicable time frame, filing of
and other documents concerning
respective returns to the concerned
purchases, sale or articles etc. and checks
authority by the due date and maintaining
accuracy. Prepares pay and allowances
records of the same for future
bills of staff for encashment and other
reference/audit purpose.
sundry statements for records. Calculates
income tax, Sales-tax, provident fund
deductions etc. and enters in bills or pay Qualification Pack Details:
rolls. Checks whether financial QP NOS Reference BSC/Q1101
transactions of institution conform to QP NOS Name Accounts Executive
prescribed financial rules and regulations. (Statutory
Tabulates and prepares periodical Compliance)
expenditure statements. May maintain NSQF Level 4
provident fund accounts of staff showing
monthly contributions, withdrawals, etc. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
May prepare balance sheets and annual Code 4313
budget statements for office or Title Payroll Clerks
institution. May operate calculating
machine. May type letters, statements, Group 432
etc. May handle cash in office or Material Recording and Transport
institution. May perform duties of Ledger Clerks
Clerk or Bookkeeper.
Material-Recording and Transport Clerks
Qualification Pack Details: keep records of goods produced,
QP NOS Reference BSC/Q1201 purchased, stocked, dispatched, and of
QP NOS Name Accounts Executive materials needed at specified production
(Payroll) dates, or keep records of operational
NSQF Level 4 aspects and co-ordinate the timing of
passenger and freight transport.
Code 4313 Occupations in this Group are classified
Title Payroll Clerks into the following Families:
4313.0201 4321 Stock Clerks

Accounts Executive (Statutory 4322 Production Clerks
Compliance) 4323 Transport Clerks
Family 4321
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Stock Clerks inventory of spare parts. The individual is

responsible for proper labelling of spare
Stock Clerks maintain records of goods parts to maintain easy retrieval.
produced and production materials
received, weighed, issued, dispatched or Qualification Pack Details:
put into stock. QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1501
QP NOS Name Spare Parts
Operations
4321.0100
Executive Level 3
Store Keeper NSQF Level 3
Store Keeper; Store Clerk Godown Keeper;

Warehouse-man receives stores and
Code 4321
issues various types of goods, tools,
Title Stock Clerks
equipment raw materials etc., and
maintains record of each item. Checks
incoming supplies against orders, bills or 4321.0102
vouchers, identifies, weighs or measures Inventory Clerk
and examines various items to ensure
correct supply. Affixes or ties identity slips Inventory Clerk in the Logistics industry is
to items giving code numbers or marks. also known as Inventory Executive.
Enters details of goods received in stock Individuals in this role need to collect the
registers. Maintains bin cards for each stored items list, perform physical
item indicating stock in hand. Ensures counting of goods, cross checking the
proper storing and preservation of goods. physical count with the system numbers.
Issues stock on demand making necessary Their responsibilities include locating
entries in registers and bin cards. missing items for reconciliation and
Exercises physical check of stores preparing detailed reports for the
periodically and tallies with stock management
registers. Renders to superiors periodical
statements and reports showing position Qualification Pack Details:
and condition of stocks. Makes requisition QP NOS Reference LSC/Q2108
for replacement and further supply under QP NOS Name Inventory Clerk
advice of superiors. Supervises work of NSQF Level 3
subordinates engaged in lifting goods.
Code 4321 Title Stock Clerks
Title Stock Clerks
4321.0103
4321.0101 Inventory Manager
Spare Parts Operations Executive
Inventory Manager is the person in charge
Spare Parts Operations Executive Level 3: of maintaining the stock of all inventory
A Spare part operation executive Level 3 available in the jewellery retail store.
packs, stores and maintains proper Inventory Manager is also called as
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‘Inventory Controller’, or ‘Stock Manager’. from godown for delivery to consumers

The individual in the jewellery retailing and checks each item with voucher
store maintains record on all jewellery entries. Issues to consumers indented
product including fresh incoming jewellery articles of stores after counting or
from factory, jewellery from customers weighing each item. Collects from sections
for exchange sale, jewellery for repairs. or authorised workers, store items such as
The individual also places order for tools, plant or other equipment for
replenishment of jewellery products with reconditioning, replacement or deposit in
vendor. stores. Makes out lists of items received
and delivers them to Store Keeper against
Qualification Pack Details: acknowledgement. Maintains prescribed
QP NOS Reference G&J/Q8402 records indicating nature of materials
QP NOS Name Inventory Manager received and issued. Sends periodical
NSQF Level 4 reports to superiors.

Code 4321 Code 4321
Title Stock Clerks Title Stock Clerks
4321.0301
4321.0104 Stock Verifier
Storage Assistant
Stock Verifier; checks all items of stores
Storage Assistant transports the batch tools, equipment, plants, etc. and verifies
from mixing area to a designated storage them with entries in records. Visits
area. godowns, ware-houses situated in
different places. Checks registers
Qualification Pack Details: maintained at stores or godowns to find
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0104 out balance of stock in hand on day of
QP NOS Name Storage Assistant inspection. Counts physically various
NSQF Level 3 items of stores, tools, equipment, plants,
etc. to tally with stock registers. Ensures
that precautionary measures were
observed in storing different items.
Code 4321
Ensures that methods followed in receipt
Title Stock Clerks
and issue of stores, indent of stores,
maintenance of records, etc. are
4321.0200 according to instructions. Prepares
Store Distributor inspection reports and submits to
superiors pointing out shortages and
Stores Distributor receives material from damages of items and suggesting
godown for delivery to indentors and precautionary measures.
receives returnable stores from
consumers and return them to godown. Qualification Pack Details:
Receives equipment, apparatus, tools, raw QP NOS Reference ELE/Q3401
materials and other items of store, etc. QP NOS Name Material Inspector
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NSQF Level 4 QP NOS Name Manager-Stores

Operation Level 5
Code 4321
Title Stock Clerks ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 4321
4321.0302 Title Stock Clerks
Incoming Inspection Technician
4321.0402
Incoming Inspection Technician is also Spare Parts Operations In Charge
called, ‘Incoming Material Inspector’, the
Incoming Inspection Technician checks Spare Parts Operations In Charge is the
quantity and specifications of overall in charge of the spare parts
components, parts and modules received premises to ensure profitability and
from vendors. The individual at work adherence to systems and processes
receives components, modules and parts across planning, procurement and supply
shipped by suppliers to the manufacturing of spares through co-ordination with both
facility. Once the incoming material has internal and external stakeholders. The
been received, the individual checks the individual also supervises and evaluates
quantities and lots delivered and their performance of the manpower engaged in
specification against the order. the spare parts office.

QP NOS Reference ELE/Q6401 QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1503
QP NOS Name Incoming Inspection QP NOS Name Spare Parts
Technician Operations In
NSQF Level 3 Charge
NSQF Level 7
Title Stock Clerks Code 4321
Title Stock Clerks
4321.0401
Manager-Stores Operation 4321.0501
Store Ops Assistant
Manager-Stores Operation: Individuals at
this job need to manage all aspects of Store Ops Assistant: Individuals in this
material viz. safe receipt, storage-stock, position receive, move, store and deliver
retrieval and issue/dispatch for the products whilst working cordially within
manufacturing or Logistics processes of an the team and retail organization.
organization adhering to the laid down
SOP and schedule requirements. Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Reference RAS/Q0101
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Name Store Ops,
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q6104 Assistant Store Ops
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NSQF Level 1 packaging items and documenting cargo

that has been moved. The difference in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: tasks performed under the Binner role
Code 4321 thus varies according to the volume of
Title Stock Clerks operations, however the core function of
the role is to bin items and put away into
4321.0601 storage.
Warehouse Picker
Warehouse Picker in the Logistics industry QP NOS Reference LSC/Q2105
is also known as Picker, Floor Staff, QP NOS Name Warehouse Binner
Warehouse Associate. Individuals in this NSQF Level 3
role need to pick items from storage.
Individuals are responsible for picking ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
items according to an inventory list. Code 4321
Additional responsibilities could at times Title Stock Clerks
include loading and unloading cargo,
labelling, re-packaging items and 4321.0603
documenting cargo that has been moved. Warehouse Packer
The difference in tasks performed under
the picker role thus varies according to Warehouse Packer in the Logistics
the volume of operations, however the industry is also known as Packer, Floor
core function of the role is to pick items Staff, Warehouse Associate. Individuals in
from storage and ensure they are ready to this role need to pack items that have
be sent out. been picked or require binning. Individuals
are responsible for packing items that
Qualification Pack Details: require additional pre-packing or
QP NOS Reference LSC/Q2102 outbound packaging.
QP NOS Name Warehouse Picker Additional responsibilities could at times
NSQF Level 3 include loading and unloading cargo,
labelling, re-packaging items and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: documenting cargo that has been moved.
Code 4321 The difference in tasks performed under
Title Stock Clerks the Packer role thus varies according to
the volume of operations, however the
4321.0602 core function of the role is to pack items
according to the nature of the product
Warehouse Binner
either for storage or transportation.
Warehouse Binner in the Logistics
industry is also known as Binner, Floor Qualification Pack Details:
Staff, Warehouse Associate. Individuals in QP NOS Reference LSC/Q2303
this role need to bin items to put away QP NOS Name Warehouse Packer
into storage. Individuals are responsible NSQF Level 3
for binning items according to an
inventory list. Additional responsibilities ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
could at times include moving cargo, re- Code 4321
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Title Stock Clerks Title Stock Clerks
4321.0604 4321.9900
Kitting and Labelling Executive Stock Clerks, Other
Kitting and Labelling Executive in the Stock Clerks, other include clerks who
Logistics industry is also known as Kitter, maintain records of goods produced and
Labeller, Warehouse Associate and Kitting production materials received, weighed,
Executive. Individuals in this role need to issued, dispatched or put in to stock not
collect components required to make one elsewhere classified.
complete product, verify this with the bill
of materials and pack them. Their Qualification Pack Details:
responsibilities include labelling the QP NOS Reference
packed kit for easy identification. QP NOS Name
NSQF Level
QP NOS Reference LSC/Q2304 Code 4321
QP NOS Name Kitting and Labelling Title Stock Clerks
Executive
NSQF Level 2 Family 4322
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Production Clerks
Code 4321
Title Stock Clerks Production Clerks compute quantities of
materials required at specified dates for
4321.0701 manufacturing, construction and similar
Warranty Processor production programmes, and prepare and
check production operation schedules.
Warranty Processor co-ordinates warranty
claims and parts/aggregates replaced 4322.0101
under warranty under supervision. The
Inventory Manager (Wholesale)
individual also keeps track of storage and
retrieval of the failed parts/aggregates (in
Also known as the Storekeeper, the
case of any quality checks/audits) along
Wholesale Inventory Manager
with disposal to be done. The individual is
maintains records of gemstone inventory
also responsible for uploading the claims
of the organization at any given point of
on the system.
time. The individual at work maintains
stocks of gemstones at a designated place
Qualification Pack Details: and records its movement within the
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1603 organization, up to dispatch.
QP NOS Name Warranty Processor
NSQF Level 4
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: QP NOS Name Inventory Manager
Code 4321 (Wholesale)
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Yard Master, Railway
Code 4322 Yard Master, Railway supervises breakup
Title Production Clerks of incoming goods trains in railway yard,
marshalling of new trains from relocated
4322.0201 waggons, and expeditious movement out
Junior Rubber Technician/Technical of yard of newly formed trains. Makes
Assistant arrangements for reception and despatch
of goods train into and from goods yard,
after ensuring that points are correctly set
Junior Rubber Technician/Technical
and locked and line is clear. Checks
Assistant is required to co-ordinate with
incoming waggons so that they are
team members and assist the
properly labelled, seals are intact, and
operators/supervisors to carry out
identification numbers are correctly
activities as per the production processes
recorded by clerk. Directs placement and
of the company. They should understand
removal of damaged stock and waggons
the importance of the activity/task
from sick line. Sorts out waggons
undertaken by them in the manufacturing
according to destination and ensures that
processes and support the
Shunter forms goods trains as per
operators/supervisors to ensure that set
marshalling order. Ensures that waggons
standards are achieved within the work
containing fresh fruits and livestock are
area.
moved quickly. Keeps record of arrival and
departure times of goods trains, detention
Qualification Pack Details: of waggons, time taken for shunting and
QP NOS Reference RSC/Q0831 movement of rolling stock. Supervises
QP NOS Name Junior Rubber weighing of waggon loads on weigh
Technician/Technica bridge. Informs Section Controller position
l Assistant of waggons in yard and readiness of goods
NSQF Level 3 train. May substitute for any of his
subordinates when necessary. May
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: perform duties of Station Master when
Code 4322 required.
Title Production Clerks
Transport Clerks Title Transport Clerks
Transport Clerks keep records of 4323.0200

operational aspects and co-ordinate the Head Train Recorder
timing of train, road and air passenger and
freight transport, and prepare reports for Head Train Recorder; Head Number Taker;
Head Trains Clerk supervises work of
management.
Trains Clerk engaged in recording
movement of incoming and outgoing
passenger coaches, empty or loaded
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goods waggons and stationary stock in 4323.0400

yard. Ensures that Trains Clerk attends to Controller, Tram
incoming or outgoing trains and records
time of arrival and departure of trains, Controller, Tram controls and supervises
and numbers of coaches to Section operation of tram services. Visits depot at
Controller and checks each loaded beginning and end of duty to supervise
waggon to ensure that they are properly turn out and stabling of trams. Checks
levelled and riveted. Checks statement of attendance of supervisory and line staff,
movement of rolling stock to find out arranges substitutes for absentees and
detention and cause thereof. Suggests forwards statement of attendance to
remedial measures for quick movement of time-keeping department. Ensures
waggons. running of tram cars according to
schedule. Receives information on road
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: traffic and takes measures to ensure
Code 4323 smooth service. Rushes to break-down
Title Transport Clerks points and clears line with help of break
down vans, if necessary. Visits heavy
4323.0300 loading points during peak hours and
Traffic Regulator, Tram arranges to clear traffic by adding
additional tram cars or diverting service
Traffic Regulator, Tram regulates tram from one route to another. Makes
traffic at important junctions by adding suggestions to Divisional Heads for
short trips and delaying or speeding up improvement and extension of tram
services. Marks time of arrival, and services. May drive tram car in
departure of tramcars and records name emergency.
or number of Driver and Conductor.
Records destination, trip mileage, or ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
irregular running, etc. on mileage card and Code 4323
writes opening ticket number of first Title Transport Clerks
ticket sold (to indicate number of tickets
sold on previous trip) and time of arrival, 4323.0500
departure and destination of trip on Traffic Time Table Inspector, Tram
conductor's ticket memo. Compensates
for irregular running of tram cars by Traffic Time Table Inspector, Tram
arranging short-trips and delaying or prepares schedules for running of trams,
speeding up services. Keeps change for allocation of duties to staff and ensures
distribution to Conductors to facilitate their implementation. Examines old
sale of tickets. Takes charge of lost items schedules, complaints or suggestions
handed over by Conductors and Drivers received for deficiencies in working, need
and forwards them to Depot Starter. for introducing more trams or curtailing
Maintains record of tickets. May keep service on to less important routes.
relief register of Drivers and Conductors. Recommends changes in schedules
indicating changes in routes and number
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of trams plied on them. Prepares revised
Code 4323 duty charts for running staff and compiles
Title Transport Clerks mileage and fare tables. Attends to
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enquiries from public in connection with 441 Other Clerical Support Workers
timings, fares, etc.
Group 441
Other Clerical Support Workers
Code 323
Title Transport Clerks
Other Clerks perform clerical duties in
newspapers, courts, libraries and post
4323.9900
offices, file documents, prepare
Transport Clerks, Other information for processing, check material
for consistency with original source
Transport Clerks, other include clerks who material, maintain personnel records and
keep records and operational aspects and write on behalf of persons who are unable
co-ordinate the timing of train, road and to read or write.
air passenger and freight transport not
elsewhere classified. Occupations in this Group are classified
Code 4323
Title Transport Clerks 4411 Library Clerks
4412 Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
Sub Division 44
4413 Coding, Proof-Reading and Related
Clerks
Other Clerical Support Workers
4414 Scribes and Related Clerks
Other clerks perform clerical duties in 4415 Filing and Copying Clerks
newspapers, courts, libraries and post 4416 Personnel Clerks
offices, file documents, prepare 4419 Clerical Support Workers, Not
information for processing, maintain Elsewhere Classified
personnel records, check material for
consistency with original source material
and write on behalf of illiterate persons. Family 4411
Performed by workers in this sub-major
group usually include: recording Library Clerks
information regarding acquisition, issue
and return of library books; maintaining
Library Clerks issue and receive library
personnel records; classifying and filing
materials, sort and shelve books, sound
various documents and other records;
and vision recordings, periodicals,
sorting, recording and delivering mail
journals, magazines and newspapers and
from post offices, as well as from or within
provide general library information to
an enterprise; coding; correcting proofs;
library users.
performing a number of miscellaneous
clerical duties; writing on behalf of
persons who are unable to read and write. 4411.0100
Library Clerk
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Library Clerk; Library Assistant complies container and affixes address label to
records, sorts and shelves books, and container, securing container with straps
issues and receives library materials, such for mailing. Receives and examines
as books, periodicals, films, newspapers, returned books for damage, such as torn
etc., Records identifying data and due paper and scratched record surfaces.
date on cards by hand or stamping Stamps return date on book card. Shelves
machine to issue books to patrons. returned books alphabetically by author's
Inspects returned books for damage, name or by title.
verifies due date, and computes and
receives overdue fines. Reviews records to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
compile list of overdue books and issues Code 4411
notices to borrowers. Sorts books, Title Library Clerks
publications, and other items according to 4411.0300
classification code and returns them to
Preservation Assistant, Archives
shelves, files or other designated storage
area. Locates books and publications for
Preservation Assistant, Archives;
patrons. Issues borrower's identification
maintains archival records in good and
card according to established procedures.
usable condition by air-cleaning,
Files cards in catalogue drawers according
fumigating and repairing of damaged
to prescribed system. Repairs books, using
records. Collects books and records for
mending tape and paste and brush.
arranging them in special racks. Coats
Answers inquiries of non-professional
racks with chemical solution such as
nature on telephone or in person and
creosot, cresol, etc. to keep away insets,
refers persons requiring professional
pests and moth. Sorts out books and
assistance to Librarian. May type material
records according to subject. Arranges
cards, issue cards and duty schedules.
records horizontally on shelves or
May be designated according to type and
specially built racks to prevent sagging
branch of library in which worked or tasks
and to eliminate strain on backings. Ties
performed.
files or loose records between boards.
Dusts shelves regularly by hand or by
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: vacuum cleaner. Keeps place airy by
Code 4411 opening windows frequently. Examines
Title Library Clerks records periodically and removes
damaged records for mending. Fumigates
4411.0200 damaged records by placing them in loose
Braille and Talking Books Clerk form in special airtight boxes containing
chemical crystals (dichlor benzene) to
Braille-and-Talking Books Clerk prepares destroy insects, pests and larvae. May
braille and talking books for mailing to issue records. May mend damaged
library patrons with visual impairment and records and apply leather preservative
receives books returned by patrons: mixture to leather bound volumes.
Stamps issue date on book card to
maintain record of location of borrowed ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
books. Stamps due date on issue card and Code 4411
inserts card and returns mailing label in Title Library Clerks
book pocket. Places books in mailing
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4411.9900 4412.0200
Library Clerks, Other Postman
Library and Filing Clerks, other maintain Postman collects dak, parcels, registered
library services or perform duties related and insured covers, V.P. articles, money
to the filing and classification of records orders etc., from post office and delivers
not elsewhere classified. them to addressees residing in his
allocated area. Collects letters, registered
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: covers, money orders, registered and
Code 4411 unregistered parcels, V.P. articles, etc.,
Title Library Clerks from post office against receipt to deliver
Family 4412 them to addressees. Keeps record of
important letters, articles in register
Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks maintained by him. Sorts them according
to street and house numbers. Plans route
and arranges dak and articles accordingly.
Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks perform
Delivers ordinary dak at respective
sorting, recording, delivery and other
addressees and registered letters, money
duties in connection with mail services
orders, V.P. articles to addressee are
from post offices or related organizations,
doubtful. Receives and records payment
as well as from or within an
of bearing or under paid letters and V. P.
establishment.
articles. Deposits acknowledgement
receipts, money collected and undelivered
4412.0100 articles in post office. May collect mail
Mail Guard from letterboxes. May sort out incoming
mail for distribution to postmen. May
Mail Guard, R.M.S. Mail Agent R.M.S. supply money order and
takes custody of mail bags, parcels, etc. acknowledgement forms to public on
from local mail vans and in-coming trains request.
carrying mail at Railway Station and
delivers them for onward despatch. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Checks seals, labels for any tampering, Code 4412
prepares mail list of bags, parcels etc. to Title Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks
be transferred and obtains signatures of
recipient. Reports irregularities 4412.0300
concerning mail to superior officers. May
Village Postman
perform other duties such as receipt,
sorting and despatch of mailed articles in
Village Postman collects letters, parcels,
RMS office at Railway Stations. May travel
registered and insured covers, telegraphic
in train to collect and deliver mail bags at
and ordinary money orders, V. P. articles,
intermediate station.
etc., from post office and delivers them to
addressees in villages. Collects dak such as
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: letters, money orders, parcels, registered
Code 4412 and insured letters etc. of his beat from
Title Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks post office against receipt. Checks and
sorts them according to villages and
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enters them in his book. Arranges dak Family 4413

according to route for delivery. Delivers
ordinary mail at addressees given and Coding, Proof-Reading and Related
important dak such as registered letters, Clerks
money orders, parcels, etc. to addressees,
after obtaining acknowledgements or
Coding, Proof-Reading, and Related Clerks
receipts from them. Takes signatures of
convert information into codes, verify and
witnesses for payment of money order
correct proofs, and perform a number of
when identity of addressee in not known
miscellaneous clerical duties.
or doubtful. Receives postal charges and
maintains records of payment received for
bearing or underpaid letters and V.P. 4413.0100
articles. Deposits acknowledgement Coding Clerk
receipts, money collected and undelivered
articles in post office. Collects mail from Coding Clerk converts routine items of
letter boxes and delivers them to post information obtained from records into
office. Carries postage stamps of limited codes for processing by data typing or key
value and sells them in villages authorised punch units, using predetermined coding
by postal authorities. Deposits sale systems. Records alphabetic,
proceeds in post office on return. Supplies alphanumeric, or numeric codes in
money order forms, acknowledgement prescribed sequence manually on work
slips and other postal forms to villagers on sheet or margin on source document for
visit. May accept registered letters for transfer to punch cards or machine input
posting and issue receipts. tape. May classify material when
classification is not readily discernible.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: May be designated according to trade
Code 4412 name of computer system such as Coder,
Title Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks I.B.M; Coder, Census, etc.

Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks, Code 4413
Title Coding, Proof-Reading and Related
Other
Clerks
Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks, other
include those clerks who perform sorting, 4413.0200
recording, delivery and other duties in Proof-Reader
connection with mail services from post
offices or related organizations not Proof Reader compares proof with
elsewhere classified. manuscript as read out by Copy Holder,
makes correction of errors, omissions, etc.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: in composing of proof, using standard
Code 4412 symbols. May also mark or even correct
Title Mail Carriers and Sorting Clerks mistakes in spelling, grammar etc. in
manuscript.
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Code 4413 4414.9900

Title Coding, Scribes and Related Clerks, Other
Proof-Reading and Related Clerks
Scribes and Related Clerks, other write
4413.9900 letters and complete forms on behalf of
Coding, Proof-Reading and Related literate and illiterate persons not
Clerks, Others elsewhere classified.
Coding, Proof-Reading, and Related ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Clerks, other include clerks who convert Code 4414
information in to codes, verify and correct Title Scribes and Related Clerks
proofs, and perform a number of
miscellaneous clerical duties not
elsewhere classified. Family 4415
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Filing and Copying Clerks
Code 4413
Title Coding, Proof-Reading and Related Filing and Copying Clerks file
Clerks correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts,
and other records in alphabetical or
numerical order or according to the filing
Family 4414 system used. They locate and remove
material from file when requested and
Scribes and Related Clerks photocopy, scan or fax documents.
Scribes and Related Workers write letters Family 4416

and complete forms on behalf of illiterate
Personnel Clerks
persons.
Personnel Clerks maintain and update

4414.0100 personnel records such as information on
Braille Transcriber, Hand transfers and promotions, performance
evaluations, employee leave taken and
Braille Transcriber, Hand braille coder accumulated, salaries, qualifications and
transcribes reading matter into braille for training.
people with visual impairment using hand
stylus: Reads copy and manipulates hand
4416.0101
stylus to emboss special paper with
various combinations of dots that Associate-HRO
characterize braille alphabet, using braille
code form. Associate-HRO is responsible for
performing transactional activities
pertaining to various areas within HR such
as personnel policies, practices, and
Code 4414
procedures; employee benefits planning,
Title Scribes and Related Clerks
communication, and administration;
compensation systems planning; and
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wage and salary administration etc. They other exhibits displayed. May attend to
are also responsible for managing any clerical work.
day-to-day issues and queries related to
their respective areas. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 4419
Qualification Pack Details: Title Clerical
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2502 Support Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
QP NOS Name Associate-HRO
NSQF Level 7
Code 4416 Business Correspondent
Title Personnel Clerks
Business Correspondents are
representatives of a bank, responsible for
Family 4419 building awareness, sourcing customers.
Business Correspondents are also
Clerical Support Workers, Not responsible for carrying out banking
Elsewhere Classified transactions for existing customers.
This family Covers Clerical Support Qualification Pack Details:

Workers not classified elsewhere in QP NOS Reference BSC/Q0301
division 4, Clerical support workers. For QP NOS Name Business
instance, the group includes, Correspondent
Correspondence Clerks, Press Clippers and NSQF Level 3
Publication Clerks.
4419.0100 Code 4419
Publicity Assistant Title Clerical Support Workers Not
Publicity Assistant prepares publicity
materials for Government, business or 4419.0200
other institutions and conducts visitors in Patwari
information centre to popularise their
products or achievements. Scrutinises Patwari Lekhpal; Adhikari; Talathi
newspapers and magazines and collects maintains maps, records and registers of
news and views relating to his employers’ fields and crops of cultivators. Obtains
institution. Prepares press releases, survey maps, area by area, from land
feature articles, pamphlets, folders leaflet revenue department and maintains
etc. for distribution to press and public. records and registers of owner-ship lease,
Sends pre-pared materials to Publicity area, taxes and other details of each plot.
Officer for approval. Arranges display of Prepares reports regarding crop
publicity posters or erection of hoardings conditions and financial circumstances of
at important public places. Receives cultivators for loans, remissions, etc.
visitors at information centre or exhibition Keeps record of important events in daily
and explains to them charts, models and life of villagers in his range. May prepare
electoral rolls and perform any other duty
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assigned to him such as collecting of land passed by court and auctions property.
revenues, arranging seed and fertilizer Deposits realised amount in court and
distribution etc. submits report detailing cases of defaults.

Code 4419 Code 4419
Title Clerical Support Workers Not Title Clerical
Elsewhere Classified Support Workers Not Elsewhere Classified
4419.0300 4419.0500
Patrol, Irrigation Office Boy/Peon
Patrol, Irrigation assesses canal dues and Office Boy/Peon performs variety of
prevents unauthorised use of canal water unskilled miscellaneous tasks in office or
within his beat. Collects details of establishment such as carrying of papers
irrigation facilities to be accorded to and files from one section to another,
cultivators and opens lock gate to allow delivering of local dak, going out for local
canal water to flow into plots of lands purchases, depositing bills in treasury,
according, to schedules or payments bank, etc., running errands. Attends to
made. Cuts off water supply after superiors and carries out assigned duties.
authorised flow and assesses canal dues Delivers local dak to addressees. Assists
to be paid. Patrols canal area within his Despatch Clerk in fastening envelops,
beat to check unauthorised use of canal affixing postage stamps and posting of
waters and reports such cases to mail. May operate simple office machines
appropriate authority. Maintains registers like photocopying machines, envelope
of water supplied and other details. stamping machine, etc. and execute
orders such as printing, duplicating, etc.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Keep record of stock and machineries.
Code 4419 Supervises the staff posted under him.
Title Clerical
Support Workers Not Elsewhere Classified ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 4419
4419.0400 Title Clerical Support Workers Not
Bailiff Elsewhere Classified
Bailiff attaches properties under orders of 4419.0600

court of law. Receives attachment from Daftry
court. Visits site of property to be
attached. Arranges for publicity by beat of Daftry; Attender supplies stationery
drum or otherwise, collects responsible articles to officials, prepares envelopes,
witnesses of locality in whose presence weighs and affixes postage stamps on
attachment proceedings are conducted or outgoing dak, binds registers, loose files,
inventory of attached property made. books etc. and performs other
Accepts cash in lieu of attachment of miscellaneous work. Sorts out files
moveable and immovable property if such according to number or other
provision is made in court's order. distinguished marks. Helps Record Clerk in
Executes decrees, realises fines and dues stitching papers or typing bundles and
VOLUME II A 519
marking them. Arranges files in racks or litigants into court by calling their names.
other special receptacles in prescribed May perform duties of peon
order or as instructed by Record Clerk.
Takes inventory of stationery items ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
received from central stores and helps Code 4419
Record Clerk in getting them entered in Title Clerical Support Workers Not
registers. Collects indent from Record Elsewhere Classified
Clerk and supplies stationery articles or
files to indentors against 4419.9900
acknowledgement. Weighs covers of out-
Clerical Support Workers, Other
going dak, affixes correct stamps on them
and fastens them for posting. May
Clerical Support Workers, Other includes
prepare new envelopes from rough paper
other institutional based personal care
and paste economy slips. May operate
workers who provide child care and help
duplicating machine and cyclostyle
in looking after school children, perform
required number of copies. May supervise
various tasks in order to assist medical
work of peons. May attend to any other
and nursing professionals and associate
duties allotted.
professionals in their duties at hospitals
and other institutions not elsewhere
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: classified.
Code 4419
Title Clerical Support Workers Not
Code 4419
Title Clerical Support Workers Not
4419.0800 Elsewhere Classified
Process Server
Process Server serves summons or other

processes of law issued by court, on
parties concerned for appearance in Division
courts or for realization of dues etc.
5
Receives list of summons and processes to
be served on parties from Reader, Court Service and Sales Workers
or from other competent authority.
Serves summons or process on parties by
Service and Sales Workers provide
delivering one copy of summons after
personal and protective services related
taking acknowledgement on second copy.
to travel, housekeeping, catering,
Affixes copy of summons or processes at
personal care, or protection against fire
prominent public places, doors or houses
and unlawful acts, or demonstrate and sell
of concerned parties, if parties refuse to
goods in wholesale or retail shops and
accept summons of processes. Deposits
similar establishments, as well as at stalls
copies of summons served together with
and on markets.
unserved summons with reasons for non-
Tasks performed by service and sales
service to competent authority. May
workers usually include: organizing and
attend to court duties and call parties or
providing services during travel;
housekeeping; preparing and serving of
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food and beverages; caring for children; Occupations in this Sub Division are
providing personal and basic health care classified into the following Groups:
at homes or in institutions, as well as 511 Travel Attendants, Conductors and
hairdressing, beauty treatment and Guides
companionship; telling fortunes; 512 Cooks
embalming and arranging funerals;
513 Waiters and Bartenders
providing security services and protecting
individuals and property against fire and 514 Hairdressers, Beauticians and
unlawful acts; enforcing of law and order; Related Workers
posing as models for advertising, artistic 515 Building and Housekeeping
creation and display of goods; selling Supervisors
goods in wholesale or retail 516 Other Personal Services Workers
establishments, as well as at stalls and on
markets; demonstrating goods to Group 511
potential customers. Supervision of other
Travel Attendants, Conductors and
workers may be included.
Guides
into the following Sub Divisions: Travel Attendants, Conductors and Guides
provide various personal services in
51 Personal Service Workers connection with travelling by aircraft,
52 Sales Workers train, ship, bus or other vehicle, and
escorting individuals and groups on travel
53 Personal Care Workers
tours, sightseeing visits and excursions.
54 Protective Service Workers
Sub Division 51 into the following Families:
Personal Service Workers
5111 Travel Attendants and Travel
Personal Service Workers provide Stewards
personal services related to travel, 5112 Transport Conductors
housekeeping, catering, child and 5113 Travel Guides
personal care.
Family 5111
major group usually include: organizing
and providing of services during travel; Travel Attendants and Travel
housekeeping; preparing and serving food Stewards
and beverages; providing personal and
basic health care at homes or in Travel Attendants and Travel Stewards
institutions, as well as hairdressing, ensure the comfort and safety of
beauty treatment and companionship; passengers, serve meals and beverages
telling fortunes; embalming and arranging and render personal services, usually on
funerals; Supervision of other workers aircraft and on-board ships. They may
may be included. plan and co-ordinate housekeeping and
social activities on ships.
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5111.0100 5111.0300
Chief Steward, Ship/Chief Cook Air Hostess
Chief Steward, Ship supervises and co- Air Hostess attends to comforts,
ordinates activities in stewards convenience and general needs of
department aboard passenger or cargo passengers in aircraft. Ensures cleanliness
vessel to ensure comfort of passengers of cabin, greets passengers boarding
aboard ship. Supervises workers engaged plane and guides them to their assigned
in housekeeping and meal serving. seats. Helps passengers in fastening or
Arranges space for shipboard recreation fastens herself their seat belts before
activities. Inspects passenger areas for take-off and landing of aircrafts. Attends
cleanliness and observes services to requirements of passengers during
rendered by steward personnel for flight such as reading material, cigarettes,
conformance to company standards. etc., answers enquiries of passengers
Collaborates with Chief Cook and Chief about schedule or route of plane and
Passenger, vessel to plan menus. points out places of interests over which
Requisitions stores such as food, sundries flight passes. Observes uneasy passengers
and furniture. Orders replacements for and helps them in removing their
personnel leaving ship and authorises discomfort. Serves beverages, breakfast or
overtime work. Estimates food costs, meals during flight, administers medicine
maintains necessary accounts and in minor ailments of passengers and
compiles supply, overtime and cost consoles passengers when plane is in
control records. distress. Greets passengers when they
leave plane at destination. May perform
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: routine clerical duties.
Code 5111
Title Travel Attendants and Travel ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Stewards Code 5111
Title Travel Attendants and Travel
5111.0200 Stewards
Steward, Ship/Mess Man
5111.0400
Steward, Ship attends to general needs Flight Steward
and comforts of passengers on board ship.
Keeps cabins clean and in order, makes Flight Steward, Flight Purser attends to
beds and changes used or soiled linen. physical comforts of passengers and takes
Arranges material required by passengers care of cargo on international airplane
in lounge or on deck such as chairs, rugs, flights. Checks cabin service items, sells
etc. Serves meals, beverages in rooms liquor, beverage, cigarettes etc. to
when requested by passengers. passengers; keeps account of seats and
makes sleeper berths. May perform duties
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of Air Hostess if required.
Code 5111
Stewards Code 5111
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Stewards Code 5111
5111.0500 Stewards
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor
5111.9900
Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisor directs Travel Attendants and Travel
ground crew in the loading, unloading, Stewards, Other
securing, and staging of aircraft cargo or
baggage. Determines the quantity and
Flight Attendants and Travel Stewards,
orientation of cargo and computes aircraft
other include attendants on board of
centre of gravity. Calculates load weights
aircraft or ship who render personal
for different aircraft compartments, using
services to ensure the comfort and safety
charts and computers. Distributes cargo in
of passengers, serve meals and beverages,
such a manner that space use is
or plan and co-ordinate housekeeping and
maximised. Accompanies aircraft as a
social activities in the aircrafts and ships
member of the flight crew in order to
monitor and handle cargo in flight. Brief
aircraft passengers on safety and
emergency procedures. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5111
Stewards
Code 5111
Stewards Family 5112
5111.0600 Transport Conductors

Air Crew Member
Transport Conductors check and issue
tickets and ensure the safety and comfort
Air Crew Member performs in-flight duties
of passengers on trains, trams, buses and
to ensure the successful completion of
other public transport vehicles.
combat, reconnaissance, transport, and
search and rescue missions. Performs
operating of aircraft communications and 5112.0100
detection equipment, including Guard, Passenger Train
establishing satellite linkages; conducting
pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight Guard, Passenger Train takes charge of
inspections of on-board equipment; express, mail, passenger or special train
operating and maintaining aircraft in-flight and is responsible for its movement and
refuelling systems; executing aircraft safety. Receives instructions and checks
safety and emergency procedures; particulars and marshalling order of train.
computing and verifying passenger, cargo, Examines signalling and lighting
fuel, and emergency and special equipment such as side lights, tail lamp,
equipment weight and balance data; and tail disc, etc. Supervises loading of goods
conducting cargo and personnel drops. of mail before beginning trip, and
maintains prescribed records. Directs
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movement of train by signalling Engine 5112.0300

Driver with appropriate flag and light Brakes Man, Railway
signals. Submits report at termination of
each run and hands over charge to Breaks Man, Railway; Luggage Guard
relieving Guard or Station Master. Ensures segregates inflammable materials and if
appropriate measures during accidents experienced in passenger or goods train
and emergencies to obtain medical and to receive and deliver parcels, luggage and
other aids. May work as Conductor Guard goods. Receives instruction from Guard,
Railway and assist upper class passengers Passenger Train or Guard, Goods Train
in obtaining berths and seats and attend and checks train formation, couplings,
to passengers’ amenities. May issue lights and other safety devices. Receives
certificates to passengers when necessary parcels, goods, luggage etc. from Parcel
for issue or extension of tickets. Clerks or Goods Clerk and groups items in
car by station of discharge to facilitate
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: quick unloading. Exchanges signals with
Code 5112 Guards and Drivers while operating in
Title Transport Conductors Ghat section trains. Maintains record of
items loaded and unloaded at each
5112.0200 station. Informs Guard at rear of train
Guard, Goods Train when transfer of goods is completed.
Assists Guard, Passenger Train in his
Guard, Goods Train conducts goods train duties. May assist sick, aged or lady
on scheduled route, ensuring safety of passenger in entraining and detraining
booked goods en route. Inspects waggons while on duty in mail, express or
for effective sealing, locking passenger train.
arrangements, and proper marshalling
order. Checks particulars about ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
destination of train and takes charge. Code 5112
Reports any discrepancies to proper Title Transport Conductors
authorities for rectification. Informs
Engine Driver of routes to be followed and 5112.0400
stoppages involved. Signals for movement Conductor Guard, Railway
of train after obtaining clearance from
Station Master. Supervises coupling and Conductor Guard, Railway maintains
detachment of waggons and conducts reservation chart of passengers and looks
loading and unloading of freight en route after their general comforts such as
at various stops. Maintains prescribed finding their accommodation, arranging
records describing journeys undertaken, for their meals, cleanliness of
important incidents and difficulties compartments, etc.; in train. Receives
involved. Hands over charge of train on copy of reservation chart of passengers
completion of journey to proper officials. from Reservation Clerk before start of
journey. Directs passengers having
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: reservation to their reserved seats or
Code 5112 berths and prevents unauthorized
Title Transport Conductors passengers from entering compartment.
Maintains list of vacant berths and allots
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them to passengers entertaining at way and deposits cash with Booking Clerk.
side stations. Assists passengers in Prepares charge sheet and hands over to
arranging their meals or lodging in rest- Railway Police for prosecution of
rooms at important stations where such passengers refusing to pay railway dues.
facilities are provided by railways. Hands Checks and verifies badly dated or
over reservation charts and papers to undated and blank paper tickets and
relieving Conductor at his destination maintains their records. Hands over
station. May look after invalid, sick and luggage, horse, carriage and dog tickets if
lady passengers travelling singly during any to Parcel Clerk. Remains acquainted
night. May take steps to avoid with traffic rules and regulation. Prepares
overcrowding in compartments. May necessary reports and returns, submits
arrange supply of linen and bedding to them as prescribed and performs other
upper class passengers. May awake or duties as detailed. May get reservation
remind passengers to alight at their labels fixed on air conditioned, I and II
destination station during night. May class sleeping compartments and reserved
assist Guard, Passenger Train in issuing seats and also guide passengers. May
certificate to passengers for issue or attend to public enquiries, reserve seats
extension of tickets. May report to before departure of trains and indicate
appropriate authority any complaint running of trains on notice board. May
which he is unable to remedy check and turn out beggars and
immediately. unauthorized hawkers from platform.

Code 5112 Code 5112
Title Transport Conductors Title Transport Conductors
5112.0500 5112.0600
Ticket Collector, Railway Travelling Ticket Examiner, Railway
Ticket Collector, Railway examines and Travelling Ticket Examiner, Railway checks
collects tickets of passengers and checks and examines tickets of passengers in
excess luggage or unauthorized articles. running trains. Collects duty chart from
Collects duty chart from Station Master supervisor in charge and works according
and reports for duty in prescribed uniform to programme. Reports for duty at
displaying identification badge and takes scheduled time in prescribed uniform
position at gate or platform as required. displaying identification badge. Checks
Checks tickets from persons entering or and signs tickets of passengers from
leaving platform. Clips tickets of incoming compartment to compartment, keeps eye
passengers boarding trains and collects on excess luggage, contraband and
tickets from outgoing passengers as unauthorized goods carried, if any and
appropriate. Checks excess luggage and collects ticket fares or luggage charges
unauthorized article carried by with or without penalty as per rules.
passengers. Collects ticket fares or excess Deposits money collected at stations of
luggage charges adding amount of penalty his beat as prescribed. Hands over
as per rules and issues fare receipts. passengers who refuse to pay railway
Prepares statement of money collected dues, to Station Master or Ticket Collector
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for prosecution etc. Checks and necessary records, attends to

confiscates badly dated or undated tickets investigation of accidents and submits
and prepares their statement. Maintains daily trip report. May check cash with
daily trip report showing details of trains Conductor to prevent excess charging and
and carriages checked, passengers malpractices.
charged irregularities noticed and names
of stations where cash is deposited. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Extends help and protection to passengers Code 5112
when sought. May carry light weighing Title Transport Conductors
apparatus through Scale Porter to weight
luggage in the running train. May travel in 5112.0800
sleeper class and look after reservation of
Passenger Guide, Railway
berths and seats. May attend to public
enquiries.
Passengers Guide, Railway guides and
assists passengers travelling in lower class
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: compartments in finding accommodation,
Code 5112 purchasing tickets, boarding and changing
Title Transport Conductors correct trains and availing of passenger
amenities provided at railway stations.
5112.0700 Selects vantage position at railway station
Ticket Examiner, Motor Transport and follows movement of passenger
traffic to locate individuals in difficulties
Ticket Examiner; Ticket Checker; Assistant and provides them information and
Traffic Inspector (Motor Transport) checks guidance about movements, timings of
and examines tickets of passengers on trains booking counter, etc. Ensures that
buses and supervises work of Bus waiting halls, platforms, and carriages in
Conductors, Checking Inspector and trains are kept neat and tidy. Reports
Drivers. Selects route and boards any bus defects in carriage fitting such as
on route or within allotted area. Checks electrical, watering sanitary, safety
way bill and tally it with tickets. Prevents devices, etc. to train examining staff for
overloading and checks tickets of rectification. Intervenes in disputes
passengers to ensure that nobody is between porters and passengers when
travelling without ticket or exceeding his necessary. Reports cases requiring
journey. Checks excess luggage gets it assistance of police to Station Master,
charged as per rules and ensures proper Railway. May arrange supply of invalid
recording of trip sheets, invoice and other chairs to sick passengers on requisition.
records of vehicle. Supervises and guides May also investigate complaints of excess
Conductors in discharge of their duties. charging by Booking Clerks.
Checks over-speeding and driving habits
of Drivers and ensures that buses are ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
running to schedule and traffic rules are Code 5112
observed. Notes irregularities or Title Transport Conductors
malpractices and also useful information
about line staff or passengers or others in 5112.0900
connection with transport and reports
Conductor, Tram
them to the authorities. Maintains
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Conductor Tram collects fares, issues issues tickets to passengers and checks
tickets, conducts running of tram cars on ticketless and over travelling. Signals Bus
scheduled routes by signalling to Tram Car Driver by bell or whistle to start or stop
Driver to start or stop as necessary. and to allow passage for other overtaking
Receives instructions from Time Keeper at vehicles. Co-operates with him in
depot. Collects bill and tickets from maintaining time schedule. Announces
Cashier and displays destination board in names of stages or stops as they are
car. Co-operates with Tram Driver in approached. Hands over lost property
maintaining time schedule. Checks interior found in bus at end of each journey to
of tram car, seats, electric lights, fans, first Time Keeper or other superior officer.
aid box, etc. and ensures cleanliness Guides Driver while reversing bus by
inside car. Signals Driver to start tram. whistle or bell signal when necessary.
Regulates boarding of passengers Gives first-aid to passengers in case of
ensuring that tram is not over-loaded. accident. Verifies entries made by Starter
Collects fares and issues tickets. Signals to on ticket memo and mileage card at end
Driver to stop Tram Car to permit of each trip and renders account of cash
passengers to alight or board tram at and unsold tickets to Cashier or employer.
scheduled stoppages. Assists passengers May note names and addresses of
and maintains order in tram car. Renders witnesses and passengers, etc. and submit
first-aid to passengers in case of accident. report to employer or Senior Officer as
Checks car after each trip and deposits left required.
articles if any with Depot Starter. Verifies
entries made by Starter on ticket memo ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and mileage card at end of each trip. May Code 5112
maintain simple records. Title Transport Conductors

Code 5112 Transport Conductors, Other
Title Transport Conductors
Transport Conductors and Guards, Other
5112.1000 include all other Transport Conductors
Bus Conductor and Guards engaged in railway or road
transport services, not elsewhere
Bus Conductor conducts bus on scheduled classified.
route, either long distance or in urban
area, picking up and dropping passengers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
at recognised stops and collects fares. Code 5112
Checks interior equipment of bus, seats, Title Transport Conductors
board, first-aid box, etc. Examines and
tallies way bills with ticket packets before
commencing run. Adjusts destination Family 5113
board of bus before commencement of
each trip. Regulates boarding of bus and Travel Guides
assists passengers in handling luggage.
Answers queries of passengers regarding
Travel Guides accompany individuals or
timing, route and fares. Collects fares and
groups on trips, sightseeing tours and
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excursions and on tours of places of 5113.0200

interest such as historical sites, industrial Tourist Guide
establishments and theme parks. They
describe points of interest and provide Tourist Guide guides tourists and visitors
background information on interesting to places of interest and explains historical
features. background and importance of site.
Accompanies tourists on their excursions
5113.0100 to and around places of tourist interest
Travel Agent and explains historical, cultural, social,
religious and architectural significance of
Travel Agent plans travels, provides monuments. Answers questions of
related information and arranges tourists relating to various economic and
accommodation, itinerary and other social aspects of life or people. May assist
facilities for tourists, officials, tourists in shopping. May act as
businessmen and educational or other interpreter to tourists to converse with
parties. Receives information from people and or shopkeepers, hoteliers, etc.
persons, seeking help and necessary
facilities. Answers inquiries, offers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
suggestions and provides descriptive Code 5113
literature road maps etc., pertaining to Title Travel Guides
trips, excursions, shopping and
entertainment features. Discusses routes, 5113.9900
time schedules, baggage limits, rates and Guides, Other
types of accommodation with patrons to
determine their arrival and departure Travel Guides and Ground Hosts, other
times and assists personnel to complete include all other worker, engaged in
travel forms, visas and other official and guiding, ground hosting and assisting
business transaction pertaining to travel. tourists and excursion parties in their
Plans itinerary and makes travel, baggage travels and visits not elsewhere classified.
handling, passage reservations,
accommodation and other arrangements
as sought within available funds. Delivers
Code 5113
travel and reservation tickets and
Title Travel Guides
connected papers to party or authorized
person, informs him of the arrangements
made and collects, expenses incurred and
service charges either through bank or in Group 512
cash. May arrange for road transport
camping and other facilities if desired. Cooks
May arrange study travel for students
going abroad. Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook
meals in hotels, restaurants and other
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: eating places, on board ships, on
Code 5113 passenger trains and in private
Title Travel Guides households
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Occupations in this Group are classified meats. Cooks food stuffs according to
into the following Families: recipes or own judgement. Cleans or
supervises cleaning of kitchen and cooking
5120 Cooks utensils. May serve meals, perform duties
of valet and be designated as COOK-
BEARER.
Family 5120
Cooks ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5122
Cooks plan, organize, prepare and cook Title Cooks
meals in hotels, restaurants and other
eating places, on board ships, on 5120.0400
passenger trains and in private
Cook, Ship
households.
Cook, Ship on board ship. Plans menu
5120.0200 taking account of foods in season and
Cook, Institutional local availability. Cooks food stuffs in
quantities according to menu and number
Cook, Institutional prepares, seasons and of persons to be served. Cleans, cuts and
cooks soups, meats, vegetables, desserts cooks meat, fish and poultry and bakes
and other foodstuffs for consumption in breads and pastry. Washes dishes and
hotels, restaurants and other cleans galley and galley equipment. May
establishments. Fries, boils, broils, roasts order supplies and maintain record and
or steams vegetables, meats, fish and accounts. May supervise activities of one
other food to prepare dishes listed on or more workers who assist in preparing
menu and prepares salads, sandwiches, and serving, meals.
cakes, fruit juices and other cold foods.
Supervises dish washing and preparing of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
vegetables and other foodstuffs for Code 5122
cooking. May specialize in preparing a Title Cooks
particular type of food, such as meat,
salad, pastry or vegetables, and be 5120.0500
Kitchen Porter/Steward
Kitchen Porter, Masalchi carries, meat,

vegetable water etc. for kitchen in hotels.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Cleans crockery, cutlery, dishes, plates,
Code 5122 cooking utensils; lights and maintains fire;
Title Cooks washes, cuts and peels vegetable. May
use kitchen machines e.g. electric
5120.0300 washers, knife cleaners, potato-peeler.
Cook, Domestic
Cook, Domestic prepares and cooks meals ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
in private households. Plans menu Code 5122
according to own judgement or employers Title Cooks
instructions and prepares vegetables and
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5120.0600 Waiters and Bartenders serve food and

Pantry Man beverages in commercial dining and
drinking places, clubs, institutions and
Pantry Man prepares snacks and canteens, on board ships and on
beverages in large hotels, clubs or similar passenger trains.
establishments and maintains account of
sales. Prepares and mixes various Occupations in this Group are classified
ingredients to be used in salads, fruit into the following Families:
cocktails, beverages and sandwiches.
Serves preparations to Waiters as 5131 Waiters
requested and supplies sugar, cream, 5132 Bartenders
pepper, milk, coffee and tea to waiters as
ordered and keeps account of sales or
Family 5131
issues. Maintains pantry in clean and
orderly condition. May work in ships’ Waiters
dining rooms.
Waiters serve food and beverages at
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: tables in dining and drinking places, clubs,
Code 5122 institutions and canteens, on board ships
Title Cooks and on passenger trains.
5120.9900 5131.0100
Cooks, Other Butler
Cooks, Other prepare special food or Butler serves or supervises serving of

dishes in private households or public foods and beverages and performs
eating places and include cooks not additional services in private households.
elsewhere classified, such as SWEET Sets or supervises setting of table for
MASTER plans and prepares general and meals and for special occasions, by
special sweet dishes, in hotels, restaurants bearers. Serves or supervises serving of
and other such establishments. DIET meals and wines and removes or directs
COOK prepares special diets for invalids. removal of dishes between courses.
TEA AND COFFEE MAKER brews and Prepares or supervises preparation of
prepares beverages like coffee and tea in fancy uncooked dishes such as fruit
hotels, clubs or similar establishments and cocktails and salad. Prepares and serves
ensures proper cleanliness of stall. tea, coffee, liquors and accompanying
foods and performs additional services
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: such as receiving guests. May supervise
Code 5122 cleaning of dining room.
Title Cooks
Group 513 Code 5131
Title Waiters
Waiters and Bartenders
5131.0200
Steward, Hotel
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Steward, Hotel supervises work of Dining ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Room Waiters Pantry Man and Room Code 5131
Service Waiter and ensures that guests Title Waiters
are served promptly and courteously in
dining room. Receives customers in dining 5131.0401
hall and escorts them to tables and
Waiter, Institutional/Food and
obtains orders from customers and
ensures that food is served promptly by Beverage Service-Steward
Waiters. Visits rooms, halls and other
areas to ensure that they are kept clean Waiter; Bearer (Institutional) serves food,
and tidy. Ensures that glass, china and snacks, beverages to customers, guests in
silver wares are in good order. Prepares hotels, bars, and restaurants. Prepares
dining halls for banquets and special table with clean linen, condiments-
occasions by decorating them with flower containers, glasses, menu-card and
vases and arranging tables and chairs in obtains orders from customers. Collects
pleasing fashions. Keeps record of any food, beverages, snacks etc., from kitchen
breakage of crockery or loss of cutlery. according to customers’ orders from
May keep kitchen equipment, crockery, Pantry Man and serves them. Waits on
cutlery etc., under his charge and issue customers periodically for additional
them as needed. May purchase food requirements, of food etc. Removes used
supplies and kitchen equipment and check plates, cups, saucers from table and
them for quality and quantity. May presents bill to customers and collects
supervise storage and issue of supplies. cash and hands it to Cashier. Is designated
as WAITER (dining room) if employed in
serving food in dining rooms and LOUNGE
WAITER if engaged for serving beverages
Code 5131
and snacks in lounge.
Title Waiters
5131.0300
QP NOS Reference THC/Q0301
Bearer, Domestic/Household QP NOS Name Food & Beverage
Workers Service-Steward
NSQF Level 3
Bearer; Waiter (Domestic) lays tables and
serves meals and beverages in private ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
house, Prepares tables for meals by Code 5131
spreading clean linen or plastic cover and Title Waiters
placing glasses, condiment-holders,
flower-vases, plates and cutlery over it.
5131.0500
Places dishes on table in front of persons
and serves food and supplies additional Wine Waiter
food and water when required. Removes
soiled dishes from table. Performs other Wine Waiter; Abdar receives orders for
domestic work such as keeping of ward- drinks, obtains them from Barman and
robes, dressing persons, cleaning clothes, serves to customers. Attends to
polishing shoes, making beds. May customers and patrons visiting bar, club,
prepare food and clean utensils. dining room, hotel and other institutions
VOLUME II A 531
and answers enquiries about availability glasses and serves to customer or supplies
of drinks. Takes order for drinks, obtains them to Wine Waiter to be served.
them from Barman and serves customers Supplies other beverages if required.
and waits on customers and serves Prepares bill for payment and maintains
additional requirement of drinks. Presents account and keeps records of stock. May
bill for payment and deposits amount with mix various drinks to make cocktails.
Barman. Removes empty glasses and
cleans table. May serve snacks if required. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5132
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Bartenders
Code 5131
Title Waiters 5132.9900
Bartenders, Other
5131.9900
Waiters, Other Bartenders, Other include bartenders who
prepare, mix and serve alcoholic and non-
Waiters and Bartenders, Other include all alcoholic drinks not elsewhere classified.
other waiters and bartenders who serve
food and beverages in commercially- ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
operated dining and drinking places, Code 5132
clubs, institutions and canteens and on Title Bartenders
board ships not elsewhere classified.
Group 514
Code 5131 Hairdressers, Beauticians and
Title Waiters Related Workers
Hairdressers, Beauticians and Related

Family 5132 Workers cut and dress hair, shave and
trim beards, give beauty treatment, apply
Bartenders cosmetics and make-up and give other
Bartenders prepare, mix and serve kinds of treatment to individuals in order
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks directly to improve their appearance.
to customers over a bar or counter, or
through waiters. Occupations in this Group are classified
5132.0100
5141 Hairdressers
Barman
5142 Beauticians and Related Workers
Barman measures, mixes and serves
alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks at bar, Family 5141
in clubs, and other institutions and Hairdressers
answers inquiries. Receives orders for
drinks from Wine Waiter or directly from
customers and measures drinks by pegs in
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Hairdressers cut, style, colour, straighten especially for patron. May clean and style
and permanently wave hair, shave or trim wigs. May style hairpieces.
facial hair and treat scalp conditions.
5141.0100 Code 5141
Hair Dresser (Ladies) Title Hairdressers
Hair Dresser; Hair Stylist (Ladies) cuts, 5141.0201

washes, dyes and waves hair and Assistant Hair Stylist
performs other personal services Assistant Hair Stylist shampoos and
incidental to hair dressing of women. conditions hair, blow dries hair, provides
Covers clothing of clients with towel or basic haircuts as well as assists the hair
apron to avoid sticking of cut hair. Cuts stylist in providing other advanced hair
hair according to instructions of client or services. The person also assists in salon
according to a particular style using ambience maintenance and also does
clippers, scissors, razors and combs. various other odd jobs in the salon
Washes, rinses and dries hair, using including sell salon retail products after
shampoos and solutions as necessary and obtaining knowledge on them
bleaches, dyes or tints hair. Waves hair by
wrapping it with round curlers, adding Qualification Pack Details:
wave solutions and performing other QP NOS Reference BWS/Q0201
tasks to obtain required effect. Sets hair in QP NOS Name Assistant Hair Stylist
desired style by combing. May clean, NSQF Level 3
shape and polish finger nails. May give
scalp treatment to clients. ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5141
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Hairdressers
Code 5141
Title Hairdressers 5141.0300
Barber
5141.0202
Hair Stylist Barber; Hair Cutter; Hair Dresser cuts hair,
Hair Stylist specializes in dressing hair shaves and trims beards, moustaches and
according to latest style, period, or performs other personal services to
character portrayal, following instructions customers incidental to barbering. Covers
of patron MAKE-UP ARTIST, or script: neck and clothing of customers with towel
Questions patron or reads instructions of or apron to avoid cut hair fall on them.
MAKE-UP ARTIST or script to determine Cuts hair, shaves or trims beards or
hairdressing requirements. Studies facial moustaches according to instructions of
features of patron or performing artist customers or according to particular style
and arranges, shapes, and trims hair to using clippers, scissors, razors and combs.
achieve desired effect, using fingers, Trims or files raised nails of hands,
combs, barber scissors, hair-waving removes superfluous hair from eye brows,
solutions, hairpins, and other accessories. nostrils and ears. Brushes off cut hair from
Dyes, tints, bleaches, or curls or waves head and neck and washes and cleans
hair as required. May create new style face using hand spray and towel and
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applies antiseptics, cream on face. wax treatment or other method. Shapes,

Performs other personal services such as colours and otherwise treats eyebrows
shampooing, massaging of head by hand and eyelashes and applies cosmetics and
and re-combs hair. May do massaging of advises on suitable make-up. May cut,
body and arrange hot or cold bath in hair comb and wave hair according to clients’
cutting salon. May do massaging of head instructions or according to particular
and face by electric treatment. May dye style, tint or dye hair, and give scalp
and wave hair. May cut corns. treatment. May clean, shape and polish
finger nails.
Title Hairdressers Code 5141
Title Beauticians and Related Workers
5141.9900
Hairdressers, Other
Hairdressers, Other include hairdressers 5142.0101
who cut, style, colour and straighten hair Assistant Beautician
Assistant Beautician needs to be aware of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: the basics of beauty therapy, health and
Code 5141 hygiene, safety and needs to be
Title Hairdressers knowledgeable about various beauty
products. Assistant Beautician is expected
Family 5142 to perform basic epilation, manicure,
pedicure and basic face care services and
Beauticians and Related Workers also assist the beautician in providing
advanced services. The person also assists
Beauticians and Related Workers, give in salon ambience maintenance and also
facial and body beauty treatments, apply does various other odd jobs in the salon
cosmetics and make-up and give other including sell salon retail products after
kinds of treatment to individuals in order obtaining knowledge on them
to improve their appearance.
QP NOS Reference BWS/Q0101
5142.0100
QP NOS Name Assistant Beautician
Beautician NSQF Level 3
Beautician gives various forms of beauty

treatment to clients. Examines clients’
Code 5141
skin and suggests suitable treatment.
Applies lotions, creams and packs to
stimulate circulation, lubricate tissues and
remove wrinkles and lines. Massages face, 5142.0200
neck, arms, legs or other parts of body Manicurist
and gives treatment for superficial skin
blemishes. Removes superfluous hair by
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Manicurist cleans, shapes and polishes about colours and types of make-up, and
finger nails. Applies liquid polish-remover instruct them in make-up application
or lotion to take off old nail polish or to techniques. Applies chemical peels in
clean nails. Moistens nails with water order to reduce fine lines and age spots.
before cutting with scissors or nipper and Cleanses clients' skin with water, creams
files edges of nails to shape., Applies nail and/or lotions. Demonstrates how to
paint with small brush. Cleans and clean and care for skin properly, and
sterilizes equipment. May advise recommend skin-care regimens.
customers on massage and use of creams Determines which products or colours will
to improve appearance of hands and improve clients' skin quality and
arms. Is known as PEDICURIST if performs appearance. Examines clients' skin, using
similar operations on feet, cuts or treats magnifying lamps or visors when
corns. necessary, in order to evaluate skin
condition and appearance. Keeps records
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of client needs and preferences, and the
Code 5141 services provided. Performs simple
Title Beauticians and Related Workers extractions to remove blackheads.
Removes body and facial hair by applying
5142.0201 wax. Selects and applies cosmetic
products such as creams, lotions, and
Pedicurist and Manicurist
tonics.
Pedicurist and Manicurist needs to be
aware of the basics of pedicure and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
manicure, health and safety, hygiene and Code 5141
needs to be knowledgeable about various Title Beauticians and Related Workers
beauty products. The role-holder is
expected to independently provide 5142.0400
services of pedicure and manicure while Make-Up-Man
performing some other assisting services.
Make-up Man applies make-up to faces of
Qualification Pack Details: actors and other performers to improve
QP NOS Reference BWS/Q0102 or alter their appearance for studio or
QP NOS Name Pedicurist and stage productions. Examines casting list
Manicurist and requisitions wigs, beards and other
NSQF Level 2 materials needed. Applies make-up, such
as grease paint, rouge, lipstick, face
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: powder, wigs and beards to impart
Code 5141 desired facial characteristic or expression
Title Beauticians and Related Workers to Actor or Actress. Issues instructions to
Hair Dresser as to style of hair dressing
required.
5142.0300
Skin Care Specialist
Code 5141
Skin Care Specialist provides skin care
treatments to face and body to enhance
an individual's appearance. Advises clients
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Dresser, Stage and Studio Code 5141
Dresser, Stage and Studio designs,
maintains, selects costumes and dresses 5142.0700
Actors and Actresses for stage and studio Bath Attendant
performance. Determines type of dresses
required for dressing Actors and Actresses Bath Attendant, attends to clients taking
in playing various roles, in consultation bath and administers elementary massage
with Art Director. Designs dresses for to improve their sense of well-being.
tailoring and ensures that completed Prepares water or steam-bath and attends
dresses fulfil requirement of character to clients during bathing. Rubs body of client
be depicted. Dresses Actors and Actresses with soap and sponge to clean pores of
or assists them in dressing appropriately skin and gives client a shower or pours
for stage or studio. May keep dresses and water to wash off soap from body. May
cloths, and maintain accounts. May alter help client in drying body with towel and
or repair dresses. May get cloths washed in dressing after bath.
and pressed after use.
Code 5141 Title Beauticians and Related Workers
5142.9900
5142.0600 Beauticians and Related Workers,
Wig Man Others
Wig Man designs wigs, beards,
moustaches etc. as per requirement and Hairdressers, Barbers, Beauticians and
fits them on Actors of stage and studio. Related Workers, other include all other
Selects wig, beard or moustache hairdressers, barbers, beauticians and
appropriate to character or role. Attaches related workers not elsewhere classified.
wig or hair pieces on to wig block, model
using hammer and tack or pins. Combs
and sets hair according to specification by
Code 5141
water-waiving or with paper spills. Sprays
hair with lacquer to keep hair in place.
Places wig on electric heater for drying
and ensures that wig has acquired Group 515
required shape and pattern. Removes wig Building and Housekeeping
from wig block, model after pulling out Supervisors
tacks or pins and applies spirit gum on
them. Fixes them on face, head, etc. of Building and housekeeping supervisors co-
Actor or Actress as required. Inserts hair ordinate, schedule, and supervise the
clips where necessary and adjusts wig to work of cleaners and other housekeeping
convenience of Actor or Actress. May staff in commercial, industrial and
apply make-up such as paints, lipstick, residential premises. They take
powder, etc. to Actor or. Actresses. responsibility for housekeeping and
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caretaking functions in hotels, offices, Porter (Hotel, Sweepers, Room Boys, Lift
apartments, houses and private dwellings. Boys and Linen Keeper).
Occupations in this Group are classified Qualification Pack Details:

into the following Families: QP NOS Reference THC/Q 0201
QP NOS Name Housekeeping
5151 Cleaning and Housekeeping Supervisor
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and NSQF Level 5
Other Establishments
5152 Domestic Housekeepers ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
5153 Building Caretakers Code 5151
Title Cleaning and Housekeeping
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and
Family 5151
Cleaning and Housekeeping
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and 5151.0201
Other Establishments Janitor/Housekeeping Attendant
Cleaning and Housekeeping Supervisors in Janitor keeps hotel, office building,

Offices, Hotels and Other Establishments apartment house, or similar building in
organize, supervise and carry out clean and orderly condition and tends
housekeeping functions in order to keep furnace, air-conditioner, and boiler to
clean and tidy the interiors, fixtures and provide heat, cool air, and hot water for
facilities in these establishments. tenants, performing any combination of
following duties: Sweeps, mops, scrubs,
5151.0101 and vacuums hallways, stairs and office
House Keeper space. Regulates flow of fuel into
automatic furnace or shovels coal into
(Institutional)/Housekeeping
hand-fired furnace. Empties tenants' trash
Supervisor and garbage containers. Maintains
building, performing minor and routine
House Keeper (Institutional) supervises painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, and
work of staff engaged in cleaning rooms, other related maintenance activities,
lounges and dining halls of hotel. Assigns using hand tools. Replaces air-conditioner
duties to staff and visits periodically all filters. Cautions tenants regarding
portions of hotel to assure that areas are complaints about excessive noise,
clean and tidy. Reports any defects in disorderly conduct, or misuse of property.
electrical and water systems. Arranges to Notifies management concerning need for
have rooms and public places periodically major repairs or additions to lighting,
white-washed or painted. Indents for heating, and ventilating equipment.
fresh supply of linen, and discards worn Cleans snow and debris from sidewalk.
out items and greets guests in their rooms Mows lawn, trims shrubbery, and
and enquires about their comfort. Keeps cultivates flowers, using hand tools and
custody of luggage left temporarily by power tools.
residents. Supervises work of Lascars
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QP NOS Reference THC/Q 0203 service. Examines incoming purchases for

QP NOS Name Housekeeping quality and to ensure that purchases are
Attendant as specified in order. Approves invoices or
(Manual Cleaning) bills for payment. Co-ordinates work of
NSQF Level 2 non-cooking kitchen and storeroom
workers engaged in activities such as
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: dishwashing, silver cleaning and storage
Code 5151 and distribution of foodstuffs and
Title Cleaning and Housekeeping supplies. Establishes controls to guard
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and against theft and wastages. Confers with
Other Establishments House Keeper concerning banquet
arrangements for food service equipment
5151.0202 and extra employees. May plan and price
menus, keep cost records and establish
Room Attendant
budget controls to ensure profitable food
service operation
Room Attendant keeps the guest rooms
and defined areas in clean and orderly
condition. The core responsibility includes ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
‘systematic’ cleaning of the rooms and Code 5151
other defined area, providing linen, Title Cleaning and Housekeeping
performing periodic and deep cleaning to Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and
maintain cleanliness and tidiness. Other Establishments
5151.0400
Qualification Pack Details: Matron, House Keeping
QP NOS Reference THC/Q 0202
QP NOS Name Room Attendant Matron, House Keeping; Controller of
NSQF Level 3 Household supervises work of staff in
hostels, boarding houses, orphanages and
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: other residential institutions and looks
Code 5151 after welfare of residents and cleanliness
Title Cleaning and Housekeeping of premises. Allots duties to domestic staff
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and engaged in cleaning rooms. Ensures that
Other Establishments Ayahs, Waiters etc., attend to comfort of
residents and maintains cleanliness of
place. Meets women residents, enquires
5151.0300
about their comfort and arranges for their
House Stewards/Domestic Help requirements.
House Steward supervises and co-

ordinates activities of pantry, storeroom
Code 5151
and non-cooking kitchen workers, and
purchases or requisitions foodstuffs,
kitchen supplies and equipment. Inspects
kitchens and storerooms to ensure that
premises and equipment are clean and in
order and that sufficient food stuffs and 5151.0500
supplies are on hand to ensure efficient Linen Keeper
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Linen Keeper supplies linen needs of business profit. May cook food, serve
rooms, lounges and dining halls of hotel. them to customers and also perform
Maintains linen register indicating stock other tasks if working on very small scale.
position of various types of linen. Issues May supply food and beverages at
clean linen (bedcovers, table-cloth, customers’ residence or any other place
napkins, towels) to rooms and dining halls within easy reach. May take catering
in place of dirty or soiled ones. Sends contract at customers’ residence on
soiled linen to laundry, and collects special occasions.
washed and pressed articles. Sorts out
linen that requires repair or replacement ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and recommends purchase of fresh linen. Code 5151
May mend or sew linen. Title Cleaning and Housekeeping
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Other Establishments
Code 5151
Title Cleaning and Housekeeping 5151.0701
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and Supervisor, Front Office/Customer
Service Executive (Meet and Greet)
5151.0600 Supervisor, Front Office co-ordinates
Hotel and Restaurant Keeper/Hotel front-office activities of hotel or motel
and Restaurant Owner and resolves problems arising from guests'
complaints, reservation and room
Hotel and Restaurant Keeper runs hotels, assignment activities, and unusual
restaurants, tea stalls, snack bars etc., on requests and inquiries. Assigns duties and
his own account and serves food and shifts to workers and observes
beverages to customers. Arranges performances to ensure adherence to
business accommodation in suitable hotel policies and established operating
locality and furnishes it within available procedures. Confers and co-operates with
means. Appoints cooks, servants, dish- other department heads to ensure co-
washers, etc., to serve food to the ordination of hotel activities. Answers
customers as required and obtains inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and
business license. Purchases saleable food services. Greets important guests.
stuff and other raw materials, Arranges for private telephone line and
economically, according to nature and other special services. May patrol public
extent of business. Gets food prepared to rooms, investigate disturbances, and warn
suit taste of likely customers under his troublemakers. May interview and hire
direct supervision. Serves food and applicants. May receive and process
beverages to customers on demand or at advance registration payments. May send
fixed hours and collects money from out letters of confirmation or return
them. Ensures safety of boarders’ cheques when registration cannot be
property if also catering for lodging accepted.
services. Maintains necessary cleanliness
and abides by respective municipal rules. Qualification Pack Details:
Maintains daily accounts and other QP NOS Reference THC/Q0101
registers as enforced by law and to ensure
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QP NOS Name Customer Service supervise and carryout housekeeping

Executive (Meet functions in hotels, clubs, boarding
and Greet) schools and other enterprises and
NSQF Level 3 institutions and in private households not
Title Cleaning and Housekeeping Code 5151
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and Title Cleaning and Housekeeping
Other Establishments Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and
5151.0800
Room Bearer/Bell Boys/Bell Family 5152
Hop/Hotel Porters
Domestic Housekeepers
Room Bearer assists guests arriving at
hotel entrance by opening doors of Domestic Housekeepers organize,
vehicle, helping them alight, and guiding supervise and carry out housekeeping
them to Reception Clerk and sees that functions in private households with or
luggage is unloaded and carried to guest’s without the support of subordinate staff.
room by Lascars. Assists residents in 5152.0100
getting taxis or coaches. Answers House Keeper (Domestic)
telephone calls. Allots rooms to
unexpected guests etc./in absence of House Keeper (Domestic) organizes and
enquiry and reception clerk at night. supervises work of Domestic Servants for
Maintains night report register indicating maintaining house in clean and orderly
happenings, work of night duty staff etc. manner. Allots work to various staff under
Maintains keys of resident rooms and control and supervises their work. Ensures
arranges for delivery of mail, letters and proper maintenance and cleanliness of
telegrams. May make beds, clean dress house. Purchases provisions and other
and polish shoes. necessities as advised and maintains
accounts. Looks after needs and comforts
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of guests and visitors. May also look after
Code 5151 children. May assist in shopping.
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Other Establishments Code 5152
Title Domestic Housekeepers
5151.9900
Cleaning and Housekeeping 5152.9900
Supervisors in Offices, Hotels and Domestic Housekeepers, Others
Other Establishments, Other
Domestic Housekeepers, Others include
Housekeepers and Related Workers, other housekeepers who organize, supervise
include other workers who organize, and carry out housekeeping functions in
VOLUME II A 540
private households not elsewhere out residential building. May collect fruits
classified. from the garden and rent and pay taxes.

Code 5152 Code 5153
Title Domestic Housekeepers Title Building Caretakers
5153.0200
Family 5153 Caretaker, Monument
Building Caretakers
Caretaker, Monument looks after
Building Caretakers take care of maintenance, cleanliness and safety of
apartment houses, hotels, offices, historical monuments and ancient
churches and other buildings and structures of archaeological importance.
maintain them and associated grounds in Visits premises under charge at regular
a clean and orderly condition. They may intervals and sees that monument is
supervise other workers and contractors cleaned by subordinate staff, safety
depending on the size and nature of the measures are carried out, visitors are
building concerned. allowed within prescribed time limits, and
monument is not spoilt or damaged by
them. Supervises work of subordinate
5153.0100 staff such as Gardener, Chowkidar and
Caretaker, Building sweepers (dry and wet) and reports to
authorities of damage or loss to
Caretaker, Building takes care of houses, monument. May guide and explain
offices, institutions, public and other background of monument to visitors. May
buildings and maintains them in orderly arrange sale of tickets for entry into
and clean condition. Looks after buildings monument.
and furnishings of clubs, schools, offices,
flats and private houses and arranges ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
cleaning, repairs of building and its Code 5153
equipment. Keeps keys of vacant houses Title Building Caretakers
and flats and delivers possession to
tenants or to the people allotted. Attends
5153.0300
to enquiries and complaints of tenants
and provides services such as Caretaker, Burial Places and
arrangement for additional lighting, Cremation Grounds
heating or ventilating equipment and
sanitary services and takes safety Caretaker Burial Places and Cremation
measures against fires, thefts in building Ground looks after maintenance of grave-
by providing fire-fighting equipment e.g. yard, crematorium or tower of silence and
water buckets, sand, fire extinguishers arranges requisite material and keeps
and providing iron bars, at unsafe places. record of dead bodies buried or disposed.
Keeps record of labour and material costs Receives and records particulars of
for maintenance of building, and reports deceased, allocates or marks place for
to owner or agent. May maintain garden, burial or cremation, arranges supply of
lawns, and hedges of building. May rent necessary implements for digging of
grave, firewood for cremation, and other
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assistance where required. Keeps 5169 Personal Service Workers, Not

premises clean and tidy and arranges Elsewhere Classified
removal of remains of cremated body not
collected. May undertake responsibility
for disposal of unclaimed bodies of
destitute.
Family 5161
Code 5153
Astrologers, Fortune Tellers and
Title Building Caretakers Related Workers
5153.9900 Astrologers, Fortune-Tellers and Related

Building Caretakers, Other Workers recount past and predict future
events in persons’ lives by practicing
astrology, on the basis of characteristics of
Building Caretakers, Other include all
the clients’ palms, samples of playing
other Building Caretakers engaged in
cards drawn or other techniques.
taking care of public and private building,
5161.0100
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Astrologer
Code 5153
Title Building Caretakers Astrologer casts horoscope of persons,
showing position and influence of stars
and planets at time of birth and interprets
Group 516 horoscope to relate past and to forecast
future events in their lives. Casts and
Other Personal Services Workers interprets horoscope of persons, showing
position and influence of stars and planets
on individuals regarding their health,
Other Personal Services Workers recount
longevity, prosperity, family and social life
past and predict future events in persons’
etc. Determines auspicious time for
lives, provide companionship and other
various human activities such as
personal services, groom, train and care
marriages, journeys, religious ceremonies
for animals, provide embalming and
etc. Advises individuals about precautions
funeral services train people to drive
to be taken and religious rites to be
vehicles.
performed to avoid evil influences of stars
and planets. May prescribe to wear
specific stones (jewels), metals or roots of
trees or plants to reduce adverse
planetary effects and for promoting of
5161 Astrologers, Fortune Tellers and
better prospects.
Related Workers
5162 Companions and Valets ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
5163 Undertakers and Embalmers Code 5161
5164 Pet Groomers and Animal Care Title Astrologers, Fortune Tellers and
Workers Related Workers
5165 Driving Instructors
VOLUME II A 542
5161.0200 influence and relation of human life.

Palmist Calculates ones lucky or important
number and number value of one’s name
Palmist interprets lines and other symbols and suggests auspicious time for effecting
on palms, feet or forehead of persons to important transactions and decisions.
relate to their past and forecast future Faith Healer if engaged in treatment of
events in their lives. Examines palms, feet physical and mental ailments and
or fore head of individuals and studies discomforts of individuals by giving
lines and other symbols noting their talisman and performing special rites and
position and if necessary by taking charms.
impression on paper. Makes scientific
study by measuring lines, examining ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
mounts, colour of nails, shape of hand, Code 5161
fingers etc. using magnifying glass if Title Astrologers, Fortune Tellers and
required. May prescribe to wear specific Related Workers
stones (jewels), metals or roots of trees or Family 5162
plants for better prospects. Companions and Valets
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Companions and Valets provide

Code 5161 companionship and attend to various
Title Astrologers, Fortune Tellers and needs of the employer.
Related Workers
Family 5163
5161.9900
Astrologers, Fortune Tellers and Undertakers and Embalmers
Related Workers, Other
Undertakers and Embalmers perform
Fortune-Tellers, Palmists and Related various tasks in the disposal of dead
Workers, other practice art of fortune- human bodies.
telling and treat physical and mental
ailments by spiritual powers and include
5163.0100
those predicting future events or
preparing talismans not elsewhere Undertaker
classified such as: Card Reader if relates
past and forecasts future events of Undertaker supervises arrangements for
individuals by reading and interpreting funeral including provision of coffin, burial
playing cards picked by Customer or by clothes, flowers, etc., according to
reading content of hand-written card requirements. Obtains data from family
picked by trained birds from pack of cards for supply of coffin of suitable size and
scripted with variety of predictions of past arrange for digging of grave of required
and future events. Nadi Jyotishi measures dimensions, and type. Provides burial
shadows of individuals and reads out past clothes of kind required for draping coffin
and forecasts future on the basis of and covering body and arranges for
measurements from book known as hearse (vehicle for conveying coffin) to
Chhaya Shastra. Numerologist explains transport body to graveyard; wreaths and
occult significance of numbers and their flowers required for the occasion.
VOLUME II A 543
Supervises lowering of coffin into grave by Grave Digger digs graves with pick and
bearers. Suggests kinds of tomb-stone shovel in grave-yards, cemeteries and
available and makes arrangements for its church-yards. Marks out dimensions of
preparation and installation on grave. grave on ground, digs earth with pick and
May make arrangements for band for shovel to excavate soil to required depth.
occasion. May arrange for examination of Braces sides of excavation with wooden
corpses after getting necessary permission props when necessary to prevent carvings
from authorities and transfer remains in during or after burial of body. Refills grave
hermetically sealed coffin and arrange for with earth after burial of dead body or
transport of remains to clients. lowering coffin in grave and covering it
with planks or stone slabs to protect body
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: being exhumed by carnivorous animals
Code 5163 such as jackals, stray dogs. May assist in
Title Undertakers and Embalmers lowering coffin into grave using ropes or
cloth, etc.
5163.0200
Embalmer ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5163
Embalmer preserves dead human bodies Title Undertakers and Embalmers
by injecting and applying preserving
medicines to retard or arrest process of 5163.9900
decay or decomposition. Washes body Undertakers and Embalmers, Other
with germicidal soap; sews lips shut, and
packs orifices with cotton to prevent Under Takers and Embalmers, other
leakage; drains blood from body by include all other workers engaged in
cutting artery and injects preservative or preparing of dead bodies for burial,
embalming fluid into body under cremation, preservation or other
gravitational pressure. Moves parts of purposes, not elsewhere classified.
dead body manually for injected fluid to
spread thoroughly. Punctures internal ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
organs through abdomen to remove fluids Code 5163
and gases. Closes incisions and restores Title Undertakers and Embalmers
disfigured bodies to their normal
appearance by affixing pieces of moulded Family 5164
wax or other material to injured portions
of body. Dresses body and places it in Pet Groomers and Animal Care
coffin for preservation till specified
Workers
period.
Pet Groomers and Animal Care Workers

feed, handle, train and groom animals and
Code 5163
assist Veterinarians, Animal Health
Title Undertakers and Embalmers
Technologists and Technicians in
maintaining veterinary facilities, animal
5163.0300 shelters, breeding and boarding kennels,
Grave Digger zoos, laboratories, retail pet shops, riding
VOLUME II A 544
schools, dog training schools pet Sub Division 52

grooming and similar establishments.
Sales Workers
Family 5165 Sales Workers sell and demonstrate goods

in wholesale or retail shops, at stalls and
Driving Instructors markets, door-to-door, via telephone or
customer contact centres. They may
Driving Instructors teach people how to record and accept payment for goods and
drive motor vehicles. services purchased, and may operate
5165.0101 small retail outlets.
Commercial Vehicle Driver Trainer Tasks performed by workers in this sub-
major group may include the following:
Commercial Vehicle Driver Trainer: selling goods in wholesale or retail
Individuals at this job need to impart establishments or at street or market
training for those programmes that stalls, door-to-door, via telephone or
provide practical (behind-the-wheel) customer contact centres; demonstrating
instruction with a focus on the and displaying goods to potential
development of competencies associated customers; selling and serving food for
with the operation and control of a immediate consumption at counters and
commercial vehicle. in the street; buying or contracting a
regular supply of products to be sold;
stacking and displaying goods for sale, and
wrapping and packing goods sold;
determining product mix, stock and price
QP NOS Name Commercial Vehicle
levels for goods to be sold; operating cash
Driver Trainer
registers, optical price scanners,
NSQF Level 5
computers or other equipment to record
and accept payment for the purchase of
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: goods and services. Supervision of other
Code 5165 workers may be required in some
Title Driving Instructors occupations classified here
Family 5169
Personal Service Workers, Not Occupations in this Sub Division are
Elsewhere Classified classified into the following Groups:
This family covers Personal Service 521 Street and Market Salespersons
Workers not classified elsewhere in Sub- 522 Shop Salespersons
Division 51, Personal Service Workers. For 523 Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
instance, those who provide services and 524 Other Sales Workers
companionship as dancing partners, social
escorts, and night-club hostesses or hosts
are classified here. Group 521
Street and Market Salespersons
VOLUME II A 545
Street and market salesperson sell goods account bases while developing new
from stalls on markets or in streets and accounts. Obtains and studies information
prepare and sell hot or cold foods and about clients' products, needs, problems,
beverages ready for immediate advertising history, and business practices
consumption in streets and public places. in order to offer effective sales
presentations and appropriate product
Occupations in this Group are classified assistance. Prepares and delivers sales
into the following Families: presentations to new and existing
customers in order to sell new advertising
5211 Stall and Market Salespersons programmes, and to protect and increase
existing advertising.
5212 Street Food Salespersons

Stall and Market Salespersons Title Stall and Market Salespersons
Stall and market salespersons sell various 5211.0200

goods from stalls on open-air or covered Shop Attendant/Sales Assistant
markets or from stalls in streets or other
open spaces. Shop Attendant performs number of low
skilled tasks in wholesale or retail business
5211.0100 establishment such as opening and closing
Advertising Sales of shop; keeping premises neat and clean;
Agent/Advertising Executive bringing articles from stock or show cases
to counter or from manufacturers, dealers
Advertising Sales Agent sells or solicits or railway stations to establishment
advertising, including graphic art, premises; opening packages and storing
advertising space in publications, custom articles at proper places and assisting
made signs, or TV and radio advertising Shop Assistant in measuring, weighing and
time. May obtain leases for outdoor packing of articles. May attend to local
advertising sites or persuade retailer to dak, bank transactions and run other
use sales promotion display items. errands.
Consults with company officials, sales
departments, and advertising agencies in ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
order to develop promotional plans. Code 5211
Delivers advertising or illustration proofs Title Stall and Market Salespersons
to customers for approval. Draws up
contracts for advertising work, and collect
payments due. Explains to customers how 5211.0300
specific types of advertising will help Telemarketing Sales
promote their products or services in the Person/Telemarketing Sales
most effective way possible. Identifies
Operator
new advertising markets, and propose
products to serve them. Locates and
Telemarketing Salesperson solicits
contact potential clients in order to offer
business for an establishment or clients
advertising services. Maintains assigned
VOLUME II A 546
via the telephone or e-mail, advises clients customer and supporting sales to
and processes financial and other queries generate sales leads (telemarketing
and procedures. Gives details of various activities)
goods or services and of the firm's terms and also support follow-up calls to
of sale by contacting clients via telephone support both sales and service activities
or email; identifies requirements, Qualification Pack Details:
following up on deliveries and entering QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1105
events into a computer system; QP NOS Name Telecaller
dispatches tasks to other units, when NSQF Level 4
relevant; invoices or handles payments,
when necessary; sends letters, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
information sheets and other documents Code 5211
to clients; performs related tasks; Title Stall and Market Salespersons
supervises other workers.
5211.9900
Stall and Market Salespersons,
Code 5211
Title Stall and Market Salespersons Other
Stall and Market Salespersons, other

5211.0301
include those who sell various goods such
Sales Executive-Dealership as leather or textile craft products, wood
carvings, embroidery, lace, or
Sales Executive is responsible for newspapers, periodicals, postcards,
supporting sales to cigarettes, chocolates and ice-creams, at
generate sales leads (telemarketing stalls which are usually placed, by license,
activities) and also support overall sales at particular places in streets or other
process to support both sales and service open spaces, or they sell fruit, vegetables
activities. and other, mostly perishable, foodstuffs in
markets not elsewhere classified. SKILLED
Qualification Pack Details: AGRICULTURAL AND FISHERY WORKERS
QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1010 Skilled agricultural and fishery workers
QP NOS Name Sales Executive- grow and harvest field or tree and shrub
Dealership crops, gather wild fruits and plants, breed,
NSQF Level 3 tend or haunt animals, produce a variety
of animal husbandry products, cultivate,
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: conserve and exploit forests, breed or
Code 5211 catch fish and cultivate or gather other
Title Stall and Market Salespersons forms of aquatic life in order to provide
food, shelter and income for themselves
and their households. Most occupations in
5211.0302 this division require skills at the second
Telecaller skill level.
Telecaller is responsible for making cold ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

calls to the Code 5211
Title Stall and Market Salespersons
VOLUME II A 547
Family 5212 cinemas or theatres not elsewhere

classified.
Street Food Salespersons
Street Food Salespersons prepare and sell, Code 5212
or sell previously prepared, hot or cold Title Street Food Salespersons
foods and beverages ready for immediate
consumption in streets and public places Group 522
such as stations, cinemas, or theatres. Shop Salespersons
5212.0100 Shop Salespersons sell a range of goods

Milkman and services directly to the public or on
behalf of retail and wholesale
Milkman; Dhudhwala; Gawala (Seller) establishments. They explain functions
delivers milk from door to door to his and qualities of these goods and services,
regular customers and sells milk, curd, etc. and may operate small shops or supervise
to customers at his shop or fixed place. the activities of Shop Sales Assistants and
Estimates his requirements and purchases cashiers.
milk from Wholesale Dealers. Ensures that
milk-cans are washed properly and fills Occupations in this Group are classified
necessary quantity of milk in them. Goes into the following Families:
to regular customers on foot or on cycle
and delivers milk as required. Keeps day- 5221 Shopkeepers
to-day record of milk delivered and 5222 Shop Supervisors
collects money from customers monthly.
5223 Shop Sales Assistants
May sell milk and other dairy products to
customers at his shop or place. May own
buffalo or cow and may take it to Family 5221
customer's place for milking. Shopkeepers
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Shopkeepers operate small retail shops

Code 5212 either independently or with support from
Title Street Food Salespersons a small number of others.
5212.9900 Family 5222

Street Food Vendors,
Other/Khomchawala, Dhabawala, Shop Supervisors
Chat Thelawala,
Shop Supervisors supervise and co-
Street Food Vendors, other include ordinate the activities of shop Sales
workers who prepare and sell previously Assistants, Checkout Operators and other
prepared, hot or cold foods, vegetables, Workers in retail and wholesale shops
fruit, ice cream and various drinks, in such as supermarkets and department
streets and public places such as stations, stores.
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Sales Supervisor, Wholesale Trade QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0605
QP NOS Name Area Parts
Sales Supervisor, Wholesale Trade Manager(APM)
supervises wholesale business of any NSQF Level 5
commodity in particular area of specified
zone to effect better sale and improve ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
supply and demand position. Contacts Code 5222
businessmen and takes stock of available Title Shop Supervisors
business in his area. Directs
Representatives or area Salesmen to 5222.0201
contact prospective retail businessmen. Sales Supervisor, Retail Trade/CRM
Advises Stockists and Distributors to
Manager
supply goods as required and maintains
registers of sales effected. Supervises
Sales Supervisor, Retail Trade supervises
work of Representatives or area Salesmen
performance of Sales girls and Salesmen
to popularise and promote business by
in department stores, emporia, etc. to co-
undertaking advertisement and publicity
ordinate their functions and ensure
drives and looks into complaints of service
smooth selling activities. Gets
and defective or poor quality of goods for
merchandise properly arranged by Shop
improvement. Informs head office of
Attendants according to quality, demand,
market trends and of defects or
price range, etc. and labels them for
complaints noticed in products,
display to prospective Buyers. Ensures
suggesting improvements to avoid
that Salesmen, Retail and Shop Assistants
adverse effects on business. Submits
attend to customers promptly and politely
prescribed returns and reports
and effects sales in regular manner by
performance of juniors and sub-ordinates
creating purchasing interest in customers.
to head office for service benefits or
Watches measuring or weighing,
otherwise. May accompany
collection of money, packing and other
Representatives on sale drives and to train
selling activities and ensures cordial and
them.
renewed interest of customers for future
purchases. Maintains stock of goods in
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: demand and replenishes them as
Code 5222 necessary. May personally attend to
Title Shop Supervisors customers during rush hours. May take
special interest in attending, introducing
5222.0101 new items and selling articles to patrons,
Area Parts Manager (APM) foreigners and important persons. May
handle cash and maintain stock and sales
Area Parts Manager is responsible for accounts. May work as Field Supervisor,
managing and ensuring spare parts co-ordinate function of Sales
movement for the assigned area. The Representatives and publicise marketing
individual should drive parts sales through activities.
planning and developing targets for
particular area. Qualification Pack Details:
VOLUME II A 549
QP NOS Name CRM Manager Title Shop Sales Assistants

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Order Processor
Code 5222
Title Shop Supervisors Order Processor is also known as ‘Order
Taker’ or “Order Preparer’, the
Order Processor is among the first set of
Family 5223 individuals working in the
jewellery manufacturing chain. Order
Shop Sales Assistants Processor prepares the job sheet
or order form based on customer order.
Shop Sales Assistants sell a range of goods
and services directly to the public or on Qualification Pack Details:
behalf of retail and wholesale QP NOS Reference G&J/Q0202
establishments, and explain the functions QP NOS Name Order Processor
and qualities of these goods and services. NSQF Level 3
5223.0100
Shop Assistant ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code
Shop Assistant; Counterhand assists Title
Salesman, Retail in effecting sales of
goods to customers and keeping goods 5223.0102
neat and tidy in retail shop or Jewellery Retail Sales Associate
departmental store. Attends shop or (Basic)
establishment before its opening time,
supervises its cleaning and dusting and Jewellery Retail Sales Associate (Basic)
ensures that all goods are kept neat and engages with the customers, understands
tidy. Brings required types of goods from their buying requirements,
stock by measuring or weighing and packs explains store offerings, assists them in
them in paper, carton etc. Delivers them selecting jewellery and
to customer on premises or at place completes the sales transaction.
specified. Informs Salesman or Dealer
items of goods which are in short supply
and which need to be replenished. Takes
delivery of goods purchased from
QP NOS Name Jewellery Retail
manufacturer agents, dealers, Railway
Sales Associate
stations etc. Assists Dealers in stock-taking
(Basic)
and performs all other duties as assigned
NSQF Level 4
to him by Dealer or Salesman. May
prepare bills, receive payment, check
stock and maintain stock register. May be
designated according to commodity sold. Code 5223
Title Shop Sales Assistants
Code 5223
5223.0103
VOLUME II A 550
Jewellery Retail Sales Associate 5223.0105

(Advanced) Trainee Associate
Jewellery Retail Sales Associate Trainee Associate: Individuals in this

(Advanced) engages with the customers, position interact with customers to
understands the buying requirement of understand customer needs and service
the customers, explains the offerings of them by effecting sales of relevant
the store, assists them in products. Individuals in this position
choosing jewellery and completes the display merchandise and interact with
sales transaction. The individual manages customers to understand their needs to
multiple sales counters of diverse product service them with sales of relevant
categories and also take customized product offerings whilst working cordially
jewellery orders from the customers. within the team and retail organization.

QP NOS Reference G&J/Q8303 QP NOS Reference RAS/Q0103
QP NOS Name Jewellery Retail QP NOS Name Trainee Associate
Sales Associate NSQF Level 3
(Advanced)
Code 5223
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Shop Sales Assistants
Code 5223
5223.0104
Plumbing Products Sales Assistant
Group 523
Plumbing Products Sales Assistant is
Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
responsible for assistance in management
of sales of plumbing products
manufactured by the Company in within a Cashiers and Ticket Clerks operate cash
defined geographic area, province or registers, optical price scanners,
country. computers or other equipment to record
and accept payment for the purchase of
goods, services and admissions in settings
such as stores, restaurants and ticket
offices.
QP NOS Name Plumbing Products
Sales Assistant
NSQF Level 2
Code 5223 5230 Cashiers and Ticket Clerks
Family 5230
VOLUME II A 551
Cashiers and Ticket Clerks 5241.0100

Model, Fashion
Cashiers and Ticket Clerks operate cash
registers, optical price scanners, Model, Fashion models garments and
computers or other equipment to record accessories, such as jewellery, foot wear,
and accept payment for the purchase of cosmetics, hand bags, etc. for display to
goods, services and admissions in settings respective designers, and customers.
such as stores, restaurants and ticket Dresses in sample or completed garment,
offices. matching jewellery, etc. and stands, turns
and walks to demonstrate features such
Group 524 as quality, style and design to observers at
fashion shows, private showings and retail
Other Sales Workers
establishments. May be designated as
MANNEQUIN, if models for garments only.
Other Sales Workers display, May participate in entertainment shows.
demonstrate, display and sell goods, food May inform prospective purchasers as to
and services, usually to the general public, model, number and price and where they
in contexts other than sales in markets, can be purchased. May select own
streets and shops. It includes Sales accessories.
Workers not classified in groups 521
Street and market salespersons, 522 Shop
salespersons and 523 Cashiers and Ticket
Code 5241
Clerks
Title Fashion and Other Models
5241.0200
5241 Fashion and Other Models Model
5242 Sales Demonstrators
Model poses draped or nude for painting,
5243 Door-to-Door Salespersons drawing or clay modelling according to
5244 Contact Centre Salespersons directions of artists, modeller, sculptor or
5245 Service Station Attendants photographer. Poses according to
5246 Food Service Counter Attendants instructions of Artist, Modeller or Sculptor
5249 Sales Workers Not Elsewhere in sitting standing, reclining position or in
Classified act of doing work like pouring, lifting,
carrying etc.; changes pose when required
by artist or model and rests at intervals.
Family 5241
Fashion and Other Models Code 5241
Title Fashion and Other Models
Fashion and Other Models wear and
display clothing and accessories and pose 5241.9900
for photographs, film and video,
advertising, still photography or for
Fashion and Models, Other
artistic creations.
VOLUME II A 552
Fashion and Other Models, Other include Qualification Pack Details:

those who wear and display clothing and QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0601
other items for sale or pose as models for QP NOS Name Area Technical Lead
advertising or for artistic creation not NSQF Level 6
Code 5241 Title Sales
Title Fashion and Demonstrators
Other Models
Family 5242 5242.0102

Sales Demonstrators Sales Associate
Sales Demonstrators demonstrate goods Sales Associate: Individuals in this position
at commercial premises, exhibitions and interact with customers to understand
private homes. and service customer needs with
specialization leading to maximization of
5242.0101 business in a retail environment.
Technical Demonstrator Individuals in this position interact with
(Sale)/Area Technical Lead customers by giving specialized service
and product demonstrations to maximise
Technical Demonstrator (Sales); business in a retail environment whilst
Representative (Sales) demonstrates striving for continuous improvements in
correct method of using products, levels of services rendered.
machinery, plants, etc. for achieving best
results and assists Technical Qualification Pack Details:
Representative in computing costs, QP NOS Reference RAS/Q0104
preparing estimates and blue-prints QP NOS Name Sales Associate
erecting and servicing machinery, plant, NSQF Level 4
etc. Visits prospective clients and
demonstrates correct and efficient ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
method of using products, machinery, Code 5242
plants, etc. Assists Technical Title Sales Demonstrators
Representative in computing cost,
working out estimates, preparing blue- 5242.0201
prints, etc. Attends to erection of Customer Care Executive
machinery or plants and ensures that
(Relationship Centre)
work is completed according to
specifications. May attend to servicing of
Customer Care Executive (Relationship
machinery or plants after sale. May also
Centre) provide customer service by
train clients or his representative in
handling, following and resolving walk-in
correct handling and maintenance of
customer’s queries, requests and
products, machinery, plants, etc.
complaints and proactively
VOLUME II A 553
recommends/sells products and services. the product (s) on display; respond to

of the organization. queries on product and services.

QP NOS Reference TEL/Q0101 QP NOS Reference TEL/Q2101
QP NOS Name Customer Care QP NOS Name In-Store Promoter
Executive NSQF Level 4
(Relationship
Centre) ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Title Sales Demonstrators
Code 5242 5242.0501
Title Sales Demonstrators Associate Network Engineer
5242.0301 Supervisor, Customer Technical Services
Customer Care Executive (Repair co-ordinates technical liaison services
Centre) between management, production
department, sales department, and
Customer Care Executive (Repair Centre) customers with newly developed
provides customer service by interacting techniques or practices in processing
with walk-in customers. They also handle, company products, and to inform
follow-up and resolve customer’s queries, customers of new types, specifications,
requests and complaints, in a timely and end-uses of products. Confers with
manner. Production Department Managers to
assist in specific classification of products
Qualification Pack Details: from quality assurance position, report on
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q2200 new product or process technology of
QP NOS Name Customer Care competitors, and to discuss new
Executive (Repair specifications required by customers.
Centre) Directs investigation of customer
NSQF Level 4 complaints regarding quality, tolerances,
specifications, and delivered condition of
products. Records, analyses, and informs
concerned personnel of production
Code 5242
quality assurance, and sales departments
Title Sales Demonstrators
of status and disposition of customer
complaints and claims. Negotiates
5242.0401 settlement of claims, for which company
In-Store Promoter is responsible, within limits prescribed by
management. May survey potential
In-Store Promoter demonstrates and markets for increasing sales.
highlights the
product FAB (Features, Advantages and Qualification Pack Details:
Benefits) to walk-in customers; offers QP NOS Reference SSC/Q5102
them the opportunity to touch and feel
VOLUME II A 554
QP NOS Name Associate Network Family 5243

Engineer
NSQF Level 5 Door-to-Door Salespersons
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Door to Door Salespersons sell goods and
Code 5242 services and solicit business for an
Title Sales Demonstrators establishment, by approaching or visiting
potential customers, usually residents in
5242.0502 private homes, by going from door to
Associate Operations Engineer door.
Associate Operations Engineer in the IT- 5243.0100

ITeS Industry is also known a Systems News Paper Boy
Engineer. Individuals in this role assist
customers on all product/service related News Paper Boy; Paper Wala delivers
queries. They receive calls and log in newspapers, periodicals etc. from door to
complaints from customers as per door to regular customers and sells them
specified standards. Individuals in this role to casual customers on footpaths, railway
also provide technical and developer platform, bus stand, etc. Estimates his
support for products/solutions via email, requirements of different types of
chat etc. newspapers and periodicals. Purchases
required number of copies on cash
Qualification Pack Details: payment or on credit from agencies or
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q5101 printers. Goes from door to door either on
QP NOS Name Associate foot or on bicycle. Announces important
Operations and sensational news to boost up sales
Engineer and delivers newspapers and periodicals
NSQF Level 5 to his regular customers and ensures
timely delivery. Keeps day-to-day record
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: of copies delivered and collects money
Code 5242 from customers weekly or monthly.
Title Sales Demonstrators Returns unsold copies to agents or
printers. May sit on footpaths in busy
5242.9900 localities and sell to casual customers on
Sales Demonstrators, Other payment of cash. May work on
commission or salary basis or both.
Salesmen, Shop Assistants and Related ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Workers, other includes all other Code 5243
Salesmen, Shop Assistants and Title Door-to-Door Salespersons
Demonstrators engaged in sales services,
not elsewhere classified. 5243.0200
Order Supplier/Supplier
Code Order Supplier books orders by going from
Title door to door or on shop counter by
VOLUME II A 555
telephone or otherwise and arranges 5243.0401

supply of required goods at stipulated Distributor Sales Representative
time and place. Chalks out programme of
visits. Interviews prospective buyers, Distributor Sales Representative needs to
explains features of goods and shows generate sales for mobile handset and
samples, if available. Quotes prices and related accessories, steer sales as per the
business terms. Prepares order forms and organization’s target matrix, increase
books orders. Forwards orders to head width and depth of distribution and work
office for supply. Arranges delivery of in a specified area as per the Beat Plan
ordered goods to customers according to and Route Plan. an individual is also
contract. May receive payment on behalf responsible for handling/escalating
of producer or supplier. retailer’s complaints and queries as per
the organizational policies and must be
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: able to handle cash related transactions.
Code 5243
Title Door-to-Door Salespersons Qualification Pack Details:
5243.0300 QP NOS Name Distributor Sales
Home Delivery Man Representative
NSQF Level 4
Home-Delivery Man; Deliveryman delivers
goods such as provisions, bakery products, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
laundry etc. at customer's residence or Code 5243
other places as directed. Places indents Title Door-to-Door Salespersons
with stores for supply of goods according
to orders to be executed. Arranges orders 5243.0501
according to areas or localities. Ensures
Field Sales Executive (FSE)
that all articles are properly packed and
loaded in delivery van, push-cart, trolley
Field Sales Executive (FSE) visits retail
or tricycle. Goes from door to door along
outlets to deliver prepaid telecom
with vehicle and delivers goods to
products/services to retailers, as per daily
customers according to their instructions.
Route/Beat Plan. Individual is also
Collects money from customers and issues
responsible to achieve monthly revenue
receipt for same. Ascertains further
target, increase width and depth of
requirements of customers and books
distribution, adhere to process
orders if necessary. Maintains accounts of
compliance for new customer enrolment
deliveries made, cash and cheques, etc.
and increase customer base.
collected. Returns undelivered packages
to stores. May take additional goods
usually in demand and sell them to
customers in area or localities visited. Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Field Sales
Executive (FSE)
Code 5243
NSQF Level 4
Title Door-to-Door Salespersons
VOLUME II A 556
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Contact Centre Salespersons contact

Code 5243 existing and prospective customers, using
Title Door-to-Door Salespersons the telephone or other electronic
communications media, to promote goods
5243.0502 and services, obtain sales and arrange
sales visits. They may work from a
Sales Executive (Broadband)
customer contact centre or from non-
centralised premises.
Sales Executive (Broadband) in the
telecom industry is also known as
Territory 5244.0100
Sales Executive/Territory Sales Operator, Call Centre
Representative/Field Sales Executive/Field
Sales Representative/Feet on Street Call Centre Operators, Call Centre
(FOS)/Business Development Executive. Operator receives telephone calls from
potential clients and existing customers
Qualification Pack Details: regarding the products and services
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q0201 offered by an organization. They answer
QP NOS Name Sales Executive incoming telephone calls from existing or
(Broadband) prospective customers; interviews caller
NSQF Level 4 to establish the nature of any complaint
or the requirements of the client; informs
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: customers on any immediate action to be
Code 5243 taken, advises on services available and
Title Door-to-Door Salespersons sells additional products or services;
maintains details of calls received, the
action taken as a result of a call and
5243.9900
updates customer records as required;
Door to Door and Telephone Sales arrange for field staff to visit the caller if
Persons, Other further assistance is required. May also be
called Call Centre Information Clerk
Door to Door and Telephone Sales
Persons, Other include workers who solicit ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
business for an establishment, particularly Code 5244
from households, by going from door to Title Contact Centre Sales Person
door or by telephoning, not elsewhere
classified.
5244.0101
CRM Domestic Voice
Code 5243
CRM Domestic Voice receives and make
Title Door-to-Door Salespersons
telephone calls which are primarily
scripted, basic and routine with the
assistance of a computerised system. They
Family 5244 answer inquiries, resolve problems, record
complaints and/or receive feedback.
Contact Centre Salespersons
VOLUME II A 557
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2210 NSQF Level 4

QP NOS Name CRM Domestic
Voice ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Title Contact Centre Sales Person
Code 5244 5244.0201
Title Contact Centre Sales Person CRM Domestic Non Voice
5244.0102 CRM Domestic Non Voice is responsible
Associate-CRM for resolving queries and customer cases
over web-chat or email. They form the
Associate-CRM receives and make primary layer of contact with the
telephone calls which are primarily customer and responses may be made on
scripted, basic and routine with the either pre-existing email templates or
assistance of a computerised system. They customized mails to the query
answer inquiries, resolve problems, record requirement.
complaints and/or receive feedback.
Qualification Pack Details: QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2211
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2202 QP NOS Name CRM Domestic Non
QP NOS Name Associate-CRM Voice

Code 5244 Code 5244
Title Contact Centre Sales Person Title Contact Centre Sales Person
5244.0103
Customer Relation Executive 5244.0202
Associate Customer Care (Non
Customer Relationship Executive is Voice)
responsible for assisting and supporting
sales function through telemarketing, Associate Customer Care (Non Voice) is
activities such as generating sales responsible for resolving queries and
prospects or leads through telemarketing, customer cases over web-chat or email.
customer experience at the dealership They form the primary layer of contact
showroom and supporting in their follow- with the customer and responses may be
ups. The CRE is also responsible for made on either pre-existing email
supporting the service function through templates or customized mails to the
follow-up calls for after-sales service. query requirement.

QP NOS Reference ASC/Q1106 QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2201
QP NOS Name Customer Relation QP NOS Name Associate Customer
Executive Care (Non Voice)
VOLUME II A 558

QP NOS Name Customer Care
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Executive
5244.0203 Code 5244
Collections Executive Title Contact Centre Sales Person
Collections Executive is responsible for 5244.0302

reconciliation of customer accounts Remote Helpdesk Technician
through payment follow ups, sending Remote Helpdesk Technician is also called
payment reminders, investigating and Remote Resolution Executive, the Remote
solving customers' problems, which may Helpdesk Technician provides customer
lead to delay in payments, communicate support via telephone by identifying,
the right information to the customers trouble shooting and resolving the
technical queries. The individual at work is
Qualification Pack Details: responsible for receiving, understanding
QP NOS Reference SSC/Q2214 and resolving customers’ technical queries
QP NOS Name Collections through telephone. The individual
Executive receives the customer query from the
NSQF Level 4 customer-care centre and then interacts
with the customer to identify the
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: problem, understand the cause, and to
Code 5244 trouble shoot and resolve the queries.
QP NOS Name Remote Helpdesk
Customer Care Executive
Technician
Remote Helpdesk Technician is also called
NSQF Level 3
‘Customer Service Executive’, the
Customer Care Executive is the first point
of contact in providing after-sales support ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
services and assists customers in Code 5244
registering complaints. The individual at Title Contact Centre Sales Person
work is responsible for receiving,
understanding and responding to
customer queries through telephone or e-
mail. The individual records the 5244.0303
complaints for follow up, co-ordinates Customer Care Executive (Call
with other departments to resolve Centre)
problems and closes non-technical issues
raised by customers on the call itself. Customer Care Executive (Call Centre)
provide customer service support to
VOLUME II A 559
an organization by interacting with their Attendant

customers over the phone. They also NSQF Level 2
handle, follow and resolve customer’s
queries, requests and complaints in a ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
timely manner. Code 5245
Title Service Station Attendants
QP NOS Reference TEL/Q0100 Family 5246
QP NOS Name Customer Care
Food Service Counter Attendants
Executive (Call
Centre)
NSQF Level 4 Food Service Counter Attendants serve
customers at food counters and finish
preparation of simple food items in
restaurants, cafes, hotels, fast food
Code 5244
outlets, cafeterias, hospitals and other
settings.
Family 5245
Family 5249
Service Station Attendants Sales Workers Not Elsewhere

Classified
Service Station Attendants sell fuel,
lubricants and other automotive products This family includes sales workers not
and provide services such as fuelling, classified elsewhere in sub-division 52,
cleaning, lubricating and performing Sales workers.
minor repairs to motor vehicles.
5249.0101
5245.0101 Key Account Service Manager
Petrol Pump Salesman/Fuel Service
Man/Fuel Dispensing Key Account Service Manager is
responsible for the proper co-ordination
Attendant
of management and development of key
accounts within the region, to maintain
Fuel Service Man/Fuel Dispensing needs
and ensure customer satisfaction, drive
to work at fuel station and fill
business growth and achieve sales targets.
gas in the vehicles driven in the fuel
The individual is responsible for managing
station following safety procedures while
availability of spare parts and their proper
filling gas.
maintenance.

QP NOS Name Fuel Service
QP NOS Name Key Account
Man/Fuel
Service Manager
Dispensing
VOLUME II A 560
NSQF Level 6 Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere

Classified
Code 5249 5249.0201
Title Sales Commercial Manager
Workers Not Elsewhere Classified (Zonal/Regional)
5249.0200 Commercial Manager (Zonal/Regional) is
Salesman, Wholesale Trade responsible for supervising commercial
operations at OEM offices of the defined
Salesman, Wholesale; Sales Assistant, region, and planning annual budgets for
Wholesale sells goods in wholesale sales.
establishment to retailers and large scale
consumers. Attends to customers visiting Qualification Pack Details:
establishment and ascertains their QP NOS Reference ASC/Q0204
requirements. Instructs Shop Assistant to QP NOS Name Commercial
bring samples of required goods and Manager
shows them to customers, explaining their (Zonal/Regional)
use, mechanical complications, merits, NSQF Level 6
durability and other distinguishing
features. Arranges demonstration of ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
goods if considered necessary. Quotes Code 5249
prices and discusses other terms of sale. Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere
Negotiates for credit facilities, date of Classified
delivery, etc. and books orders. Arranges
for delivery of goods to customers within 5249.0202
stipulated time. Studies market trends
Commercial Executive/Officer
and keeps customers informed of market
conditions and fluctuations in prices.
A Commercial Executive/Officer is
Introduces new items of goods, if any, and
responsible for facilitating the commercial
induces customers to purchase and stock
operations at various OEM offices in the
them. Assists Wholesale Dealer in Stock-
assigned areas,
taking and other matters connected with
and facilitating audits through external
running of Wholesale establishment. May
and internal agents. They help in liaising
book orders on telephone and arrange to
with various financial banks/NBFCs for
deliver goods at given address. May grant
funding related issues both for primary
credit facilities to customers in
sales (billing to the channel partner) and
consultation with Wholesale Dealer. May
secondary sales (sorting the pending cases
prepare bills, receive payment for goods
for vehicle loans)
sold and maintain account. May work on
salary or commission or on both and may
be designated according to goods sold. Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Commercial
Executive/Officer
Code 5249
NSQF Level 5
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manufacturers, producers or importers

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: and runs wholesale business, working on
Code 5249 own account, by selling them for profit to
Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere Retailers industrial, commercial and other
Classified large consumers. Studies market trends
and estimates requirements of goods in
5249.0301 which he deals. Ascertains prevailing rates
and examines them for making purchases
Salesman, Retail Trade
at competitive rates. Contacts producers,
manufacturers or other agents, settles
Salesman, Retail Sales/Assistant, Retail
terms and conditions of purchase and
Counter Salesman; sells goods to
places orders for goods required. Ensures
customers in retail establishment.
that goods supplied conform to required
Arranges display of goods in shop. Attends
standards. Displays and shows samples of
to customer visiting shop. Ascertains his
goods to customers. Books orders and
requirements. Shows him different
arranges supply of goods to customers
varieties of required goods or articles,
within stipulated time. Extends credit
explaining their use, merits, durability and
facilities to customers and advises them
other distinguishing features, quotes
on supply and demand position of goods
prices and helps customers in selecting
and prevailing market prices. Keeps in
goods. Measures and weights goods
touch with Government rules and
ordered and packs them in paper bag,
regulations such as sales-tax, income-tax,
carton etc. Hands over packet to customer
shop and commercial establishment act,
and collects money from him. May
etc. Maintains records of purchases and
prepare cash-memos, collect money and
sales effected. Attends to correspondence
hand it over to cashier of Retail Dealers.
relating to business. May publicise goods
Ensures that goods are kept in neat and
to stimulate sales. May act as Commission
tidy manner. May be designated
Agent, Selling Agent, Stockist etc. for
according to type of goods sold.
goods in which he deals.
Code 5249
QP NOS Name In-Store
Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere
Demonstrator
Classified
NSQF Level 3
5249.0500
Code 5249 Retail Dealer
Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere
Classified Retail Dealer; Retailer; Merchant and
Shopkeeper, Retail Trade purchases goods
in small quantities and runs retail
5249.0400
business, working on own account, by
Wholesale Dealer selling them to customers. Estimates
requirements of goods. Contacts
Wholesale Dealer; Whole Seller; Merchant Wholesale Dealers, Selling Agent, Stockists
and Shopkeeper, Wholesale Trade etc. and purchases goods at competitive
purchases goods in bulk direct from
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rates. Ensures neatness and cleanliness of competitive products, etc. and devises
premises and proper display and storage means to promote sales in consultation
of goods. Checks stock and sales registers with him. May appoint sub-agents, if
every morning. Prepares bills or cash necessary. May undertake servicing and
memos for goods sold and collects money repairing of goods supplied. May be
from customers. Extend credit facilities to known as Sole Selling Agent if producer or
regular and reliable customers. Studies manufacturer has no other agent in area.
market fluctuations intelligently to decide May be designated according to products
selling prices of goods in stock. Maintains sold.
day-to-day account of transactions made.
Performs all tasks usually assigned to ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Salesmen or Shop Assistants in big Code 5249
establishments such as attending and Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere
showing goods to customers, weighing, Classified
measuring and packing goods etc. May
attend to correspondence and perform 5249.0700
clerical tasks.
Stockist
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Stockist stocks goods of one or more
Code 5249 producers or manufacturers and sells
Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere them to dealers or large consumers at
Classified prescribed rates. Contacts producers,
manufacturers or their agents to discuss
5249.0600 and settle terms and conditions of sales,
Selling Agent rate of commission, credit facilities etc.
Estimates requirements and places orders
Selling Agent sells goods in allotted area with producers, manufacturers or their
on behalf of one or more producers, or agents for supplying goods. Ensures that
manufactures according to their goods supplied conform to agreed
instructions on salary or commission standards. Arranges for proper storage of
basis. Introduces his products in allotted goods and sells them to dealers or large
area by displaying samples, distributing consumers at prescribed rates. Extends
catalogues, contacts by Commercial credit facilities to customers if effected.
Traveller and other publicity media. Keeps Collects his commission from producers,
stock of goods as necessary. Discusses and manufacturers or agents. Keeps in touch
finalises terms regarding sales, with Government rules and regulations on
commission, credit facilities, etc. Books sales-tax, income-tax, shop and
orders and supplies products either from commercial establishment Act, etc. and
stock in hand or arranges expeditious maintains necessary records. May supply
supply through his principals. Keeps goods against orders booked by
record of transactions made and charges authorised employees of producers and
commission on sales effected. Attends to manufacturers. May also work as
all correspondence, enquiries relating to Purchasing Agent, Selling Agent, etc. on
sale and servicing of goods sold or behalf of Government or other agencies.
supplied. Keeps producer or manufacturer
informed of market conditions, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
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Code 5249 5311 Child Care Workers

Title Sales Workers Not Elsewhere 5312 Teachers' Aides
Classified
Sub Division 53 Family 5311

Child Care Workers
Personal Care Workers
Child-care workers provide care and
Personal care workers provide care, supervision for children in residential
supervision and assistance for children, homes and in before-school, after-school,
patients and elderly, convalescent or vacation and day care centres.
disabled persons in institutional and
residential settings. 5311.0100
Tasks performed by workers in this sub- Ayah, Institutional
major group usually include: assisting with
mobility, washing and other personal Ayah; Maid (Institutional) attends to
needs; assisting children individually to comfort of women residents in hotels,
learn social skills; supervising and waiting rooms, clubs, and other
participating in activities that enhance the institutions and looks after their children.
child’s physical, social, emotional and Prepares beds for women residents and
intellectual development in schools and their children. Bathes children and dresses
preschool; observing and reporting them and dusts and cleans rooms. Washes
concerns to appropriate medical or social clothes of children and women residents.
service worker. Takes out children to public parks for
playing and other recreation. Feeds
children. May escort children to and from
Occupations in this Sub Division are school and look after their comfort and be
classified into the following Groups: called ‘AYAH SCHOOL’. May be known as
‘AYAH, WAITING ROOM’, when looking
531 Child Care Workers and Teachers' after lady passengers in waiting room at
Aides Railway or bus stations.
532 Personal Care Workers in Health
Services ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5311
Title Child Care Workers
Group 531
Child Care Workers and Teachers' 5311.0200
Aides Child Care Worker
Child Care Workers and Teachers' Aides Child Care Worker attends to children at
provide care and supervision for children schools, businesses, private households,
in schools, residential homes and child and child care institutions. Performs a
care facilities. variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding,
bathing, and overseeing play. Supports
Occupations in this Group are classified children's emotional and social
into the following Families: development, encouraging understanding
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of others and positive self-concepts. Cares ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

for children in institutional setting, such as Code 5311
group homes, nursery schools, private Title Child Care Workers
businesses, or schools for the differently-
abled. Sanitises toys and play equipment. 5311.0400
Disciplines children and recommend or
Ayah, Domestic
initiate other measures to control
behaviour, such as caring for own clothing
Ayah; Nurse Maid (Domestic) takes care of
and picking up toys and books. Identifies
children in private households. Attends to
signs of emotional or developmental
the requirements of the children and
problems in children and bring them to
watches over their activities. Assists
parents' or guardians' attention. Observes
children in bathing, dressing and feeding.
and monitors children's play activities.
Takes them out for walks and recreation
Keeps records on individual children,
and plays and exercises with children.
including daily observations and
Washes their garments. Takes infants out
information about activities, meals
in hand-cart or perambulator. May
served, and medications administered.
perform other house-hold work, not
Instructs children in health and personal
connected with child care. May be known
habits such as eating, resting, and toilet
as WET NURSE if she feeds infant with her
habits. Reads to children, and teaches
own milk.
them simple painting, drawing,
handicrafts, and songs. Organizes and
participates in recreational activities, such ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
as games. Code 5311
Title Child Care Workers
Code 5311 5311.9900
Title Child Care Workers Child Care Workers, Other
5311.0300 Childcare Workers, other include all other

workers engaged in taking care of
Governess
employers’ children and oversee their
daily activities, or engage in helping
Governess cares for children in private
teachers to look after school children.
home and looks after their recreation,
diet, health and development. Teaches
children good health and personal habits ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
and assists them in their studies. Arranges Code 5311
parties, outings and picnics for children. Title Child Care Workers
Takes disciplinary measures to control
children’s behaviour. Ascertains cause of
behaviour problems of children and Family 5312
devises means for solving them. May
teach foreign language to children cared Teachers' Aides
for. May be designated as NURSERY
GOVERNESS if engaged to care for young Teachers' aides perform non-teaching
children. duties to assist teaching staff, and provide
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care and supervision for children in Home-based personal care workers

schools and pre-schools. provide routine personal care and
assistance with activities of daily living to
Group 532 persons who are in need of such care due
to effects of ageing, illness, injury, or
Personal Care Workers in Health
other physical or mental condition in
Services private homes and other independent
residential settings.
Personal care workers in health services
provide personal care and assistance with
5322.0101
mobility and activities of daily living to
patients, and elderly, convalescent and Home Health Aide
disabled people in health care and
residential settings. Home Health Aide (HHA) is also known as
Home Health Provider and Unlicensed
Occupations in this Group are classified Assistive Personnel (UAP). Provide routine
individualised healthcare to the elderly,
convalescents, or persons with disabilities
at the patient's home. Monitor or
5321 Health Care Assistants
report changes in health status. Provide
5322 Home-Based Personal Care personal care such as bathing, dressing,
Workers
and grooming of patient.
5329 Personal Care Workers in Health
Services, Not Elsewhere Classified Qualification Pack Details:
QP NOS Name Home Health Aide
NSQF Level 3
Family 5321
Health Care Assistants ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5322
Health Care Assistants provide direct Title Home Based Personal Care
personal care and assistance with Workers
activities of daily living to patients and
residents in a variety of health care 5322.9900
settings such as hospitals, clinics, and Home Based Personal Care
residential nursing care facilities. They Workers, Other
generally work in implementation of
established care plans and practices, and Home-Based Personal Care Workers,
under the direct supervision of medical, other include personal care workers who
nursing or other health professionals or attend to various personal needs and in
associate professionals. general provide personal care for persons
in need of such care at their own homes
Family 5322 because of physical or mental illness or
disability or because of impairment due to
Home-Based Personal Care old age not elsewhere classified.
Workers
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ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Protective Service Workers

Code 5322
Title Home Based Personal Care Protective services workers protect
Workers individuals and property against fire and
other hazards, maintain law and order and
Family 5329 enforce laws and regulations
Personal Care Workers in Health major group usually include: preventing,
Services, Not Elsewhere Classified fighting and extinguishing fires; rescuing
people from burning buildings and
T family covers personal care workers in accident sites and those trapped in
dangerous situations; maintaining law and
health services not classified elsewhere in.
order, enforcing laws and regulations,
For instance the group includes patrolling public areas and arresting
occupations such as Dental aid, suspected offenders; directing traffic and
Sterilization aid, Hospital orderly, Medical assuming authority in the event of
Imaging Assistant and Pharmacy aid. accidents; watching over and maintaining
order among inmates of prisons,
5329.0101 reformatories or penitentiaries; patrolling
General Duty Assistant or monitoring premises to guard property
against theft and vandalism, controlling
General Duty Assistant Healthcare (GDA) access to establishments and maintaining
is also known as “Nursing Care order and enforcing regulations at public
Assistants”, “Nursing Assistant”, “Nursing events and within establishments.
Aides”, “Bedside Assistants” or Supervision of other workers may be
“Orderlies” when working in a hospital included.
environment. Individual on the job
provides patient care and help maintain a Occupations in this Sub Division are
suitable environment. Some of the key classified into the following Groups:
responsibilities of the General Duty
Assistant are to provide patient’s daily 541 Protective Service Workers
care, patient’s comfort, patient’s safety
and patient’s health needs. Group 541
Protective Service Workers
Protective services workers protect
QP NOS Name General Duty
individuals and property against fire and
Assistant
other hazards, maintain law and order and
NSQF Level 3
enforce laws and regulations.
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Occupations in this Group are classified

Code 5329 into the following Families:
Title Personal Care Workers in Health
Services Not Elsewhere Classified 5411 Fire-fighters
5412 Police Officers
Sub Division 54
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5413 Prison Guards truck. May undertake minor repairs to

5414 Security Guards equipment.
5419 Protective Services Workers, Not
Elsewhere Classified ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
Code 5411
Title Fire-fighters
Family 5411
5411.9900
Fire-fighters Fire Fighters, Other
Fire Fighters, other include all other Fire

Fire-fighters prevent, fight and extinguish
Fighters engaged in extinguishing or
fires and assist in other emergencies,
controlling fire not elsewhere classified.
protect life and property and conduct
rescue efforts.
Code 5411
5411.0100 Title Fire-fighters
Fire Fighter
Fire Fighter; Fireman (Fire Service), fights Family 5412

fires as member of firefighting force using
firefighting equipment to extinguish fire,
Police Officers
rescue people and property from fire and
performs sentry duty. Visits scene of fire Police officers maintain law and order,
on motor vehicle equipped with patrolling public areas, enforcing laws and
firefighting material, water pumps etc. on regulations and arresting suspected
receipt of fire information. Connects and offenders.
mans hose to spray water or chemicals on
fire, or uses portable fire extinguisher in 5412.0100
places not accessible with hose. Police Constable
Demolishes parts of buildings or other
structure as necessary, to clear passage Police Constable; Constable maintains law
and to prevent further spread of fire. and order in his beat, serves summons
Rescues trapped persons and administers and warrants, arrests criminals, controls
artificial respiration to those overcome by traffic and guards treasures and important
heat or fire. Maintains firefighting Government establishments and property.
equipment in perfect condition and Receives instructions about his duty and
performs sentry duty at fire station special assignments. Gets familiarised
according to roster. May perform other with the area and people living in the beat
services during emergencies or natural and watches suspicious characters and
calamities such as flood, storm by disreputable establishments and reports
rescuing people in danger, manning hoses to superior officers any unusual or
to assist police to control rioters, unexplained events. Performs services
extricating persons or animals from places such as serving summons and warrants,
not easily accessible etc. May drive fire Directs traffic, assuming authority in case
of accident, rendering first aid to injured.
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Conducts investigation of petty cases and exits of factory and reports cases of
arrests criminals under warrant and keep unauthorized or illegal traffic of goods to
them into custody, escorts criminals to Excise Inspector. Checks consignments
jail, court or in journey. Guards physically with relevant clearance
Government securities, and prohibited documents when excisable goods are
areas and establishments. Keeps records, being removed from factories, godowns,
and makes report of activities to his etc. May perform unskilled office duties
superior officers. May perform duties of e.g. Carrying of dak.
armed guard, criminal investigation, traffic
control and be designated as CONSTABLE, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
ARMED POLICE; CONSTABLE, C.I.D.; Code 5412
CONSTABLE, TRAFFIC. Title Police Officers
5412.9900
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Police Officers, Other
Code 5412
Title Police Officers Police Officers, other include all other
protective services officers involved in
5412.0200 maintaining law and order and enforcing
Sepoy, Customs laws and regulations not elsewhere
classified.
Sepoy, Customs; protects national
borders, ports, aerodromes, etc. by ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:
preventing smuggling of goods. Guards Code 5412
vital points in Docks, Bunders and Title Police Officers
airports. Keeps watch over suspected
vessels and assists Searcher, Customs in
carrying out searches when ordered. Family 5413
Escorts uncleared packages to godowns
for deposit. May be required to work as Prison Guards
peon.
Prison guards watch over and maintain
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: order among inmates of prisons,
Code 5412 reformatories or penitentiaries.
Title Police Officers
5412.0300 5413.0100
Constable, Excise Warder, Jail
Warder, Jail, guards inmates of jails,

Constable, Excise examines baggage’s,
reformatory or penitentiary, sees to their
houses, shops, etc. for preventing
needs and maintains discipline. Searches
smuggling or manufacture, storage and
arriving prisoners, and puts their valuables
sale of illicit goods. Examines luggage of
in safe custody. Escorts prisoners to cell
passengers in railway trains, or platform,
and locks them in and makes periodic
bus stations to detect illegal possession.
inspection of cells. Supervises prisoners at
Searches shops, godowns, houses for
work and patrols prison areas and walls to
illegal storage of excisable goods. Guards
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prevent escape of prisoners. Counts establishments, buildings, men, material

prisoners at odd hours and reports and other moveable and immovable
missing or shortage to Head Warder or property against fire, thefts; pilferage,
Jailer. Supervises serving of meals to unauthorized entry and personal hazards.
prisoners and reports illness of convicts to Allots duties to security personnel at the
Jailor. May serve meals to prisoners. May gates of workshops, stores, ware-houses,
teach prisoners in any craft or vocation. water works and administrative buildings
to check unauthorized entry of men and
passage of material. Issues gate passes to
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: visitors desiring entry into restricted
Code 5413 premises and checks security personnel
Title Prison Guards on duty. Enquires in to complaints of
5413.9900 unauthorized entry of men and material
and cases of theft etc. and reports the
Prison Guards, Other
matter to police for further action.
Maintains discipline amongst security
Prison Guards, other include those who
personnel. Looks after welfare of security
watch over and maintain discipline among
personnel such as housing, messing,
inmates of prisons, reformatories or
arranges their transfers from one
penitentiaries not elsewhere classified.
department to another; assists firefighting
personnel in case of fires.
Code 5413
Title Prison Guards
QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0601
QP NOS Name Security Officer
Family 5414 NSQF Level 6
Security Guards
Security guards patrol or monitor Code 5414
premises to guard property against theft Title Security Guards
and vandalism. They control access to
establishments and maintain order and 5414.0102
enforce regulations at public events and
Assignment Manager
within establishments.
Assignment Managers carry out site-

5414.0101 specific threats and risks assessment, plan
Security Officer and organize security; help clients in
developing Standard Operating
Security Officer makes arrangements to Procedures (SOP) and site instructions.
guard industrial plants, establishments, They are responsible for development of a
buildings and other property from fire, security plan and deployment of
thefts, pilferage and unauthorized entry, manpower and equipment for executing a
and enforces such preventive measures as security plan. Assignment Managers
necessary to eliminate them. Plans, assess the efficacy of security unit’s
controls and supervises security guarding operations, training standards
arrangements of industrial plants, and preparedness to deal with
VOLUME II A 570
emergencies through security officers. unit operations and spectrum of threats

Planning, training, deployment, and risks to security and safety. CCTV
administration, documentation, reporting Supervisors observe designated premises
and liaison are some of the important through CCTV systems; pick up early
tasks of Assistant Managers. indications of problems pertaining to
security and safety and respond
Qualification Pack Details: appropriately by alerting various agencies.
QP NOS Name Assignment Qualification Pack Details:
Manager QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0501
NSQF Level 6 QP NOS Name CCTV Supervisor
NSQF Level 5
Title Security Guards Code 5414
Title Security Guards
5414.0111
Security Supervisor 5414.0151
Armed Security Guard
Security Supervisors take over a shift and
organizes guarding duties as per Armed Security Guard entails guarding
organizational procedure and instructions designated premises and people. The core
from superiors. They are responsible for responsibility of an Armed Security Guard
deployment of manpower and resources includes guarding life, property and
optimally. They allot duties to individuals premises against threats and risks. The
and supervise their work. Supervisors also role requires initiative and effective
carry out security documentation, report communication
security incidents to designated superior
and agencies like police, fire and medical, Qualification Pack Details:
as the case may be. QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0201
QP NOS Name Armed Security
Qualification Pack Details: Guard
QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0301 NSQF Level 4
QP NOS Name Security Supervisor
Code 5414
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Title Security Guards
Code 5414
Title Security Guards 5414.0171
Personal Security Officer
5414.0121
CCTV Supervisor Personal Security Officer protects the
principal against possible threats. A PSO is
CCTV Supervisor needs to know the basics required to operate within the confines of
of private security, supervision of security the assigned tasks and are required to
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operate alone or as part of a team both in his duty, patrols around buildings and
armed and unarmed roles. premises frequently, examining doors,
windows and gates and ensures that they
Qualification Pack Details: are properly secured and have not been
QP NOS Reference SKS/Q0401 tampered with. Watches for fire hazards,
QP NOS Name Personal Security broken water pipes, presence of
Officer unauthorized persons. Reports
NSQF Level 5 irregularities or anything, found tampered
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: to authorities. Informs police, fire brigade
Code 5414 in emergency. May use tell-tale watches
Title Security Guards to record inspection rounds at specified
time. May attend to telephone calls,
cleaning of floors, furniture and switching
5414.0200
off lights and fans when not in use.
Home Guard
Home Guard assists police in maintaining
Code 5414
law and order and serves as second line of
defence in cases of emergencies. Reports
to respective police station or area
headquarter as scheduled, according to 5414.0501
duty roster or standing orders and Gateman/Unarmed Security Guard
receives instructions on tasks assigned.
Visits allotted area and assists police in Gateman; Darban; Security Guard checks
maintaining law and order, regulating entrance and exit of unauthorized persons
traffic, preventing crimes and other civic and goods to and from residential and
duties as may be assigned. Instructs commercial buildings, industrial premises
people on air raid precautions, fire- etc. Attends entrance or exit of premises
fighting, first aids etc., and keeps up their at specified hours. Checks gate passes,
morale during emergencies. Performs where provided, for authorized entry or
security and civil defence services, when exit of persons and goods to and from
required. May assist in guarding Govt. premises. Ascertains purpose of visit from
buildings, important places, railway outside caller and guides bonafide visitor
stations, etc. to appropriate persons or place or directs
visitor to enquiry or other proper
ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: authority for grant of pass or permission
Code 5414 where entry without pass is restricted.
Title Security Guards Searches persons, vehicles and checks
goods at exit for contraband articles,
where required. Collects passes or tokens
5414.0400
issued to visitor and forwards them to
Watchman concerned authority at end of his duty.
Reports unauthorized entry and
Watchman; Chowkidar guard buildings, suspicious occurrences to superior
premises, industrial plants, ware-houses, officers. May detain unauthorized persons
railway goods-sheds and yards etc. against and inform his superior or police. May
fire, theft, illegal entry and other such maintain visitors book at entrance and
contingencies. Receives instructions about
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allow visitors to enter premises after

recording relevant particulars.

QP NOS Name Unarmed Security
Guard
NSQF Level 4

Code 5414
Family 5419
Protective Services Workers, Not

This family covers protective services

workers not classified elsewhere in the
group 541, Protective services workers.
For instance, this family includes
lifeguards, crossing guards and animal
control officers.
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INDEX
Volume II A
Sr. Division Total Number of Job
No. Roles
1. 1 179
2. 2 649
3. 3 545
4. 4 119
5. 5 148
Total 1640

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NATIONAL CLASSIFICATION

3. Division 3 293 - 479

4. Division 4 480 - 519

5. Division 5 520 - 573

13 Production and Specialized

112 Managing Directors and Chief Elected Official, Union Government

Family 1111 1111.0200

Legislators determine, formulate, and Elected Official, State Government serves

commissions; and taking part in making, Code 1111

administrative and advisory functions, Diplomat represents Union of India in

PROPERTY DIRECTOR OF INSPECTION, ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

1112.0600 HARYANA URBAN DEVELOPMENT

executive officials of government, quasi- Political Worker takes part in various

as police, firefighters and emergency Managing Directors and Chief

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 1120.0100

establishments or one or more of its 1120.0400

Director, Water Supply heads the ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

1120.1500 Working Proprietor, Manufacturing plans

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: may delegate financial and operational

1120.1900 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

1120.2000 Director, Retail Trade lays down policies

Title Managing Directors and Chief SUPERINTENDENT(RAILWAYS). CHIEF

formulation of operating rules, Working Proprietor, Storage and

1120.2900 Executive Chef

1120.3200 and circus shows; organizing and

to promote sale of station services. May NSQF Level 8

INSTITUTIONS, DIRECTOR, ORPHANAGE institutional programmes, and approves

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 1120.9900

Group 121 ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Administration Managers 1211.0200

1211.0300 enterprises that provide human resource

Personnel and Industrial Relation required to maintain automotive

QP NOS Name Manager-Customer Title Policy and Planning Managers

Manager, Automotive Service Station Qualification Pack Details:

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 1213.9900

Managers, Other Services include incoming freight and resolve customs

remedial training to correct worker Family 1221

Sales, Marketing and Development 1221.0200

Home Delivery Manager is responsible for Territory Sales Manager (Prepaid) is

coupons, or give-aways, to create extra

QP NOS Reference MES/Q0206 Advertising and Public Relations

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

1222.0200 Family 1223

Manager Material Testing needs to of the specialized professional and

133 Information and Communications General Manager, Plantation manages

Code 6112 General Manager, Agricultural Farm plans,

1311.0300 General Manager, Livestock Farm

development. Arranges preservation of Maintains muster roll of labour and looks

Manager, Aerial Planting and Cultivation variables, such as weather conditions,

1311.1500 Title Agricultural and Forestry

Manager, Poultry Farm manages a poultry 1311.9900

1321.0100 Manager, Gas co-ordinates and controls,

organizations or establishment, or one or

engaged in manufacture of gas and Manufacturing Managers, Other includes

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

1321.0900 Family 1322

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: Manager, Mine controls and supervises

statutory regulations and following ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

Construction Managers, Other includes all ISCO 08 Unit Group Details:

ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: 1324.0101

is due to land and other factors e.g. Manager, Storage and

Traffic Officer, Air Service supervises ISCO 08 Unit Group Details: