Basic Information | The Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM)

About ISTM

The Institute of Secretariat Training and Management (ISTM) was set up in May 1948 under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India. ISTM is registered as a society.

The mandate of the Institute is to impart training to officers of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Central Secretariat Stenographers Service (CSSS) and officers of other organised/subsidiary services functioning in the Central Secretariat. CSS officers form the backbone of the Central Government Ministries/Departments and normally hold various positions up to the level of Joint Secretaries. The key responsibilities of the CSS officers include policy formulation, execution, monitoring and review.

The Institute also provides consultancy services, undertakes research studies and help develop trainers and training techniques. Further, it also holds regular seminars for SAARC and Commonwealth countries.