How to Apply

  • Applicants are required to submit the prescribed ITEC/SCAAP Form to the nodal/designated Government Department/Agency of candidate’s country.
  • Nodal/designated Department/Agency is, in turn, required to forward the applications to the Embassy/High Commission of India, accredited/concurrently accredited to the nominating country.
  • Candidates are required to fill in the Application Form carefully and not  leave any column incomplete/blank or furnish incorrect information.  Undertaking by candidate and certification from employer (Part-II of Application Form), are mandatory.
Who can apply
  • Officials in Government, Public and Private Sectors, Universities, Chambers of Commerce and Industry, etc.
  • Candidates should possess adequate work experience.
Eligibility criteria for admission to Courses
  • Academic qualifications as laid down by the Institute for the Course concerned.
  • Working knowledge of English required to follow the Course.
  • Age between 25 to 45 years.
  • Medically fit to undertake the training.
General Information
  • Applications should reach the Embassy/High Commission of India at least 3 months before the commencement of the Course.
  • Upon selection, the Embassy/High Commission of India will inform the nodal/designated Department/Agency of the  nominating country and the candidate.
  • Selected candidates are required to familiarize themselves fully with the living conditions in India and about the Institute through the Institute's website.
  • Decision regarding acceptance of applications/nominations rests solely with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
  • For any further information/clarification, applicants are requested to contact the concerned Embassy/High Commission of India


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