User Manual

on
PMKVY-Aadhaar Enabled Assessor
Application (Short Term Training)

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Contents
1.0) Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 3
2.0) Technical specifications for using the Aadhaar enabled Assessor Application ................... 4
3.0) Description on types of users: ......................................................................................................... 5
3.1) Steps to login for 1st time user: ....................................................................................................... 5
4.0) Process for Existing User ................................................................................................................ 11
5.0) Steps to Conduct Assessment of the batch ................................................................................. 14
6.0 End Assessment ................................................................................................................................. 24
7.0) Error Codes:....................................................................................................................................... 29

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1.0) Introduction

Aadhaar enabled assessor application aims to assist the assessor and concerned stakeholders to
conduct skill assessment under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojna PMKVY (2016-2020). It will
enable to conduct the assessment in more transparent and authentic manner through capturing
of evidences on the day of assessment on real time basis through application.

1.1) Key features of the Assessor Application

• Captures geo-location of the assessor.

• Authenticate the Assessor through Aadhaar at the start and end of assessment.
• Capture the attendance of candidates during the assessment through Bio-authentication
with UIDAI.
• Captures the time in and time out of the Assessor.
• Captures photograph throughout the assessment

1.2) Operational Pre-requisites for using the App

1. The Application is applicable only for conducting assessment for batches pertaining to the
scheme PMKVY (2016-2020)
2. The assessor must be TOA certified and registered through Aadhar.
3. The assessor must log in the APP using their respective SIP (Skill India Portal) credentials.
4. The Assessor must ensure the Aadhar card/no. is available with them at the time of
Aadhar Authentication.

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2.0) Technical specifications for using the Aadhaar enabled
Assessor Application

2.1) Required RD Service Device Specification

• Fingerprint Scanner Device for use with Mobile, Tablet, POS Device etc.
• STQC Certified
• API/SDK - Android 6.0 and Above
• Integrated USB 2.0 and above Connector
• Micro USB & Standard USB
• UIDAI Certified Registered Device Card Capacity of 100000 fingerprints
• Communication Interface - USB / Micro Port for bio-authentication device.

2.2) Required Mobile Device Specification

• Android Version 6.0 (Marshmallow) and above.

• RAM greater than 2GB.
• Internal Memory capacity 4GB and above.
• Camera- 2MP and above.
• GPS Enabled.
• Minimum Network requirement- 3G and above.
• Enable USB OTG Support on your mobile handset.

2.3) Additional Key Requirements:

• Install the Assessor Mobile application on your Android based mobile handset.
• Download the PMKVY- Aadhaar enabled Assessor application from Google Play-Store
or access the app from the below mentioned link:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nsdc.assessor

• Install RD service for bio-authentication device from the play store.

• Keep the GPS ON throughout the Assessment duration.
• Keep the App active throughout the assessment duration.
• Minimum Network requirement- 3G and above.
• Minimum memory requirement to download the Assessor app- 17 Mb.

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3.0) Description on types of users:

• First Time User: Assessor who downloads the application for the first time in their mobile
handset devices and logs in with their SIP credentials.

• Existing/Second Time User: Assessor who have already logged in the assessor
application once through their specific mobile handset and have created their M-Pin.

3.1) Steps to login for 1st time user:

Step 1

Install the PMKVY- Aadhaar enabled Assessor application from Google Play-Store or access
the app from the below mentioned link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nsdc.assessor

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Step 2
Open the application and enter your SIP (Skill India Portal) credentials to login.

Kindly note: In case the assessor is new and doesn’t have the required SIP credentials.
They must create their ids on the Skill India Portal which can be accessed through the
link mentioned below:
https://skillindia.nsdcindia.org/

Step 3- Create your M-PIN

After you have successfully logged in the App, the first step is to create M-Pin.
Kindly follow the below steps to create an M-Pin:
• Enter 6-digit numeric M-Pin.
• Re-enter the M-Pin to confirm and click on submit.
• Your m-PIN is created.
• The Assessor must remember their M-Pin to log in to the application in future.

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Kindly note- In case your forget your M-Pin, follow the steps below:

1) Click on forget M-Pin on Login in M-Pin Page

2) Login using your SIP credentials on the Login Page
3) Enter your 6-digit new M-PIN
4) Re-enter the M-PIN to confirm and click on submit
5) You have successfully created a new M-Pin

Step 4- Login using M-Pin

• After the assessor logs in with their M-Pin, the app will re-direct the user to the Aadhaar
authentication process.

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Step 5: Process for first time Assessor Aadhaar Authentication

• Once the assessor logs in using the M-Pin , A pop-up message will appear for first time
Aadhaar authentication.
• Assessor must click on the “Ok” button to proceed.

Step 5.1

• Enter your Aadhaar Number.

• Select the checkbox for “I agree to give my UIDAI number for authentication”.

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Step 5.2

• Connect the Bio-authentication device to the mobile handset.

• Click the Authenticate button.

Press the
Authenticate
button to
proceed

Please note in case the bio- authentication/ RD device is not attached properly to the mobile
device; the assessor won’t be able to start the authentication process.

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Step 5.3

• Message will appear on the screen as follows: “Please put your finger”. The user can use
any finger for Aadhar Authentication
• Place your finger on the device to authenticate and proceed

Step 5.4
• Click Ok to proceed.

Kindly note: Incase the authentication is unsuccessful, and the app throws an error. Please
refer to the error list at the end of the User Manual.

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4.0) Process for Existing User
4.1) Login Page

• Login with M-Pin created by the assessor during the first-time registration on the assessor
app.
• The Assessors who have already registered themselves on the app must login using the
M-Pin.

4.2) Home Page

• You will be directed to the home page of the application

• On the home page following tabs are visible
1. Schedule Tab: Under schedule tab the Assessor can view the upcoming batches.
2. Overdue Tab: Under Overdue Tab the Assessor can view the batches for which
assessment date has elapsed

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4.3) Schedule Tab

• Batches which are accepted on the Skill India Portal will be visible to the Assessor under
this tab
• The assessor xan access the SIP portal through the link mentioned below:
https://skillindia.nsdcindia.org/

• Please note, In-case the assessor clicks on the start assessment button before the
scheduled Assessment date of the batch, a message will popup “You can’t start the
assessment today”.

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4.4) Overdue tab

• On the overdue tab the assessor would be able to view the batches for which assessment
date has elapsed
• The Assessor can fill the reason for non-conduct of assessment

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5.0) Steps to Conduct Assessment of the batch

Kindly ensure the following points before you start the assessment:

• You should be present at training location

• Keep the App on throughout the assessment duration
• Keep the GPS active throughout the assessment duration
• Ensure you have the RD device with you at the location.
• Ensure you have a minimum internet connectivity 3G and above

Steps to start assessment

Step 1

• Login to the application using M-PIN

• Click on the Schedule Assessment Tab
• Click on the batch schedule for Assessment on the date
• Click on Start Assessment to proceed

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Step 2

• Read the instructions on the page.

• The instruction guides the assessor to do the steps in order to complete the assessment.

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Step 3

• Click Yes to confirm your location on the day of Assessment

• A message will pop up to click your picture. Click on the button “Click your picture” to
proceed

Step 4

Click on the next button to confirm your location and picture. Post which the assessor will be
directed to Aadhaar Authentication.

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Step 5

• Enter your Aadhaar Number.

• Select the checkbox for “I agree to give my UIDAI number for authentication”.

Step 6

• Connect the Bio-authentication device to the mobile handset & click on Authenticate

Press the
Authenticate
button

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Please note in case the bio- authentication device is not attached properly to the mobile device,
the assessor won’t be able to start the authentication process.

Step 7

• Message will appear on the screen as follows: “Please put your finger”
• Place your finger on the device to authenticate and proceed

Step 8
• Click Ok to proceed.

Kindly note: Incase the authentication is unsuccessful, and the app throws an error. Please
refer to the error list at the end of the User Manual.

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Step 9
• The Assessor will be directed to the Feedback Page post Aadhaar authentication.
• The Assessor is required to fill the Feedback Page of the Training on the parameters
mentioned on the page.
• Click on Save Assessment button to Proceed further

Step 10

• Post filling the feedback form , the Assessor will be re-directed to Photo Upload Page
where the assessor has to capture the photographs and mark the candidate attendance.
• The Assessor can mark attendance of the candidate/s and click pictures simultaneously

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Key points

• The Assessor should capture picture periodically during the entire Assessment process.
• Attendance of all the candidates is to be marked on application.
• The Mark Attendance Tab will be available till the time the Assessor does not click the
End Assessment Button

Step 11

Process for Marking Attendance of the Candidate

• Click on the Mark Attendance button.

• A message will popup stating that attendance of the Candidates registered through
Aadhaar should be captured through the Aadhaar Authentication Process.
• Click on Ok button to proceed further.
• The Assessor will be directed to the candidate list page

Click on the
button

Step 11.1

• List of eligible candidates for assessment will appear on the screen.

• Assessor will then have the provision to mark the attendance of the candidate manually.
• After the candidate attendance is marked. The assessor will click on “Next” Tab to
proceed.
• Now a new screen will appear on which the list of candidates who have been marked
present will be auto populated for either Aadhaar authentication or manual attendance.
• The assessor must validate candidates for Aadhaar authentication on which the “Validate
Aadhaar” option is available.

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 • Attendance of the Candidates without “Validate Aadhaar” button must be marked
manually.

Step 12- Process to mark candidate attendance through Bio-Authentication device

• Enter your Aadhaar Number.

• Select the checkbox for “I agree to give my UIDAI number for authentication”.

Please note in case the bio- authentication device is not attached properly to the mobile device,
the assessor won’t be able to start the authentication process.

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Step 12.1

• Connect the Bio-authentication device to the mobile handset.

• Click the Authenticate button.

Press the
Authenticate
button

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Step 12.2

• Message will appear on the screen as follows: “Please put your finger”. Please be apprised
that the user can use any finger for Aadhar Authentication.
• Place your finger on the device to authenticate and proceed.

Step 12.3
• Post successful Authentication. The “Validate Aadhaar tab” will automatically disappear.
• Note:
1) Assessor will not be able to mark the attendance again for the candidates whose
Aadhaar authentication is successfully done.
2) Incase of any error. Assessor must click on the “Retry” button and again mark the
attendance by Validating Aadhaar.
3) However if the issue persists in marking the attendance by Aadhaar authentication.
The attendance of that particular candidate can be marked manually.
Kindly note: Incase the authentication is unsuccessful, and the app throws an error.
Please refer to the error list at the end of the User Manual.

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6.0 End Assessment

Step 1

• Post clicking on End Assessment tab, the Assessor will be directed to End Assessment
Page
• On this page, the Assessor has to check that all the process have been follwed , by clicking
on the check box in front of every responsibilty.
• Click on the End Assessment button to proceed.

Step 2

• After clicking on the end Assessment tab, the assessor will be asked to confirm their
location
• Click Yes to confirm your location.
• A message will pop up to click your picture. Click on the button “Click your picture” to
proceed

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Step 3

Click on the next button to confirm your location and picture. Post which you will be directed to
Aadhaar Authentication.

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Step 4

• Enter your Aadhaar Number.

• Select the checkbox for “I agree to give my UIDAI number for authentication”.

Step 4.1

• Connect the Bio-authentication device to the mobile handset.

• Click the Authenticate button.

Press the
Authenticate
button

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Step 4.2

• Message will appear on the screen as follows: “Please put your finger” . Please be
apprised that the user can use any finger for Aadhar Authentication.
• Place your finger on the device to authenticate and proceed

Step 5
• Post Successful authentication, a popup will appear with the message “Authentication
Successful “. Click on Ok to proceed.

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Step 6

• After successful Aadhaar Authentication the Assessor will be directed to summary page.

NOTE: Kindly ensure that the assessor must end the assessment through the application to
ensure data is captured as mandated under the Process of Assessment.

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7.0) Error Codes:

I) 998/E-120/300/563 - Failed/Wrong Aadhaar Data

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II) 720- Device not ready

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III) Ref. Key doesn’t match-

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