Government of India launched National Standards for Civil Service Training Institutions (NSCSTI) 2.0 at Civil Services Officers Institute (CSOI), New Delhi. It was developed by the Capacity Building Commission (CBC) under the Mission Karmayogi initiative.
NSCSTI 2.0 Framework Features
- NSCSTI 2.0 is a significant upgrade to the world’s first accreditation framework for Civil Services Training Institutions (CSTIs).
- It is designed to promote a holistic, flexible, future-ready, and community-driven ecosystem for civil services training.
- Focus Areas: Policy visibility, innovation, participatory governance, cross-learning
- Consultation: Developed in consultation with 160+ CSTIs, domain experts, and assessors from all levels of government
- Coverage: Central, State, and Urban Local Body-level CSTIs.
- Evaluation Metrics Reduced: From 59 to 43 metrics, making assessments more focused, outcome-oriented, and easier to implement.
- Accreditation: Over 195 CSTIs accredited under NSCSTI in just two years; the 2.0 version builds upon real-time feedback.
- Enhanced Flexibility: Adaptable for all types of CSTIs across administrative levels.
- Tech Integration: Introduces AI-driven training, hybrid learning models, and includes:
- Karmayogi Competency Model (KCM)
- Amrit Gyaan Kosh (digital knowledge repository)
- Indian Knowledge System (IKS)
Impact & Significance
- Encourages innovation, institutional excellence, and continuous improvement in training.
- Positions accreditation as a performance-enhancement tool rather than a mere compliance requirement.
- Reinforces cross-learning through shared experiences and success stories.
- Transparency in assessment via a reactivated accreditation portal.
Alignment with National Goals: Reflects India’s commitment to:
- Citizen-centric governance
- Performance-driven bureaucracy
- Leadership in public sector training and digital transformation
Key Facts
| Topic | Detail |
| Mission Karmayogi | Launched in 2020 for capacity building of Indian civil servants |
| Capacity Building Commission (CBC) | Constituted under Mission Karmayogi, serves as the regulatory body to oversee training standards and capacity building of civil servants. |
| CSOI (Civil Services Officers Institute) | Located in New Delhi, it hosts key training and orientation events for Indian civil services |
| Amrit Gyaan Kosh | A curated digital repository of knowledge for civil service learning |
| Indian Knowledge System (IKS) | Promotes integration of India’s traditional knowledge in modern governance |