• অসমীয়া | Assamese
      • বাংলা | Bengali
      • बर’ | Bodo
      • डोगरी | Dogri
      • ગુજરાતી | Gujarati
      • کٲشُر | Kashmiri
      • कोंकणी | Konkani
      • മലയാളം Malayalam
      • মনিপুরী | Manipuri
      • मराठी | Marathi
      • नेपाली | Nepali
      • ଓଡ଼ିଆ | Odia
      • ਪੰਜਾਬੀ | Punjabi
      • संस्कृत | Sanskrit
      • संताली | Santali
      • سنڌي | Sindhi
      • తెలుగు | Telugu
      • اردو | Urdu

A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Telugu for Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Teachers and Research Scholars from Kadapa region. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.

  • What : A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Telugu for Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Teachers and Research Scholars from Kadapa and who are engaged in the teaching/research in Telugu Language, Literature and Linguistics.
  • When : 21.08.2025 to 28.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : The Dept. of Telugu, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa, Andhra Pradesh
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Kadapa region and who are engaged in teaching of Telugu (Language & Literature) in recognized Colleges (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their School / College / Department for the period of training programme at The Dept. of Telugu, Yogi Vemana University, Kadapa.
  • • The candidates who already attended the workshop in past will not be considered.
  • • Proficiency in Telugu typing is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 14.08.2025 (Before 5:00 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that they themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, testing etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning and evaluation process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. For the first three days in face to face mode, the participants will be provided with LC(local conveyance), honorarium, working lunch and session’s tea, etc., on their successful participation in the programme. The remaining three days, the programme will commence in online mode in which participants will prepare the question items and input them online in our electronic database. Since the participants will prepare and input the question items online while working from home or any place of their convenience, no LC, working lunch/ sessions tea shall be permissible. Only honorarium for three day working in online mode will be given after successful completion of the work assigned. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., local conveyance, Honorarium, certificate, etc.).
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the Training cum Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form " given below. Take a printout, fill the form and send the scanned copy of the form (with the signature of the Research Supervisor / Head / Guide / Forwarding authority) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 13.08.2025 (Before 11:30 AM).
  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the 'Application Form' link. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form

A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Telugu for Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Teachers and Research Scholars from Vijayawada region. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.

  • What : A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Telugu for Assistant Professors, Lecturers, Teachers and Research Scholars from Vijayawada and who are engaged in the teaching/research in Telugu Language, Literature and Linguistics.
  • When : 18.08.2025 to 23.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : P. B. Siddhartha Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Vijayawada region and who are engaged in teaching of Telugu (Language & Literature) in recognized Colleges (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their School / College / Department for the period of training programme at P. B. Siddhartha Arts and Science College (Autonomous), Vijayawada
  • • The candidates who already attended the workshop in past will not be considered.
  • • Proficiency in Telugu typing is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 14.08.2025 (Before 5:00 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that they themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, testing etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning and evaluation process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. For the first three days in face to face mode, the participants will be provided with LC(local conveyance), honorarium, working lunch and session’s tea, etc., on their successful participation in the programme. The remaining three days, the programme will commence in online mode in which participants will prepare the question items and input them online in our electronic database. Since the participants will prepare and input the question items online while working from home or any place of their convenience, no LC, working lunch/ sessions tea shall be permissible. Only honorarium for three day working in online mode will be given after successful completion of the work assigned. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., local conveyance, Honorarium, certificate, etc.).
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the Training cum Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form " given below. Take a printout, fill the form and send the scanned copy of the form (with the signature of the Research Supervisor / Head / Guide / Forwarding authority) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 13.08.2025 (Before 11:30 AM).
  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the 'Application Form' link. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form

A six-day Hybrid Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Maithili for Assistant Professors / Teachers and Research Scholars of Maithili from Bihar in collaboration with Nalanda University, Rajgir.

  • What : A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Maithili for Assistant Professors / Teachers and Research Scholars of Maithili from Bihar and who are engaged in the teaching/research in Maithili Language, Literature and Linguistics.
  • When : 05.08.2025 to 10.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar.
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Bihar who are engaged in teaching of Maithili (Language, Literature and Linguistics) in recognized Schools, Colleges and Universities are eligible to participate in this training programme. Preference will be given to Assistant Professor and School Teacher. Native proficiency in Maithili LSRW is must.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their School / College / Department for the period of training programme at Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar.
  • • Number of seats for outstation participants is limited to 30 only.
  • • Participants are required to bring Maithili support materials such as- text books, literary/ other publications etc. to be used during the practice session.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 25.07.2025 (Before 5:30 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that they themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, testing etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning and evaluation process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The outstation participants will be provided with accommodation, dinner and breakfast. Working lunch will be provided to all the participants. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for TA compensation (restricted to 3rd AC rail fair) and certificate.
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the Training cum Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form " given below. Take a printout, fill the form and send the scanned copy of the form (with the signature of the Research Supervisor / Head / Guide / Forwarding authority) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 25.07.2025 (Before 11:30 AM).
  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the 'Application Form' link. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form

The list of shortlisted candidates for the interview for various positions in the National Testing Service-India (NTS-I) | Updated on 02/07/2025

The list of the candidates shortlisted for written examination and/or online interview for various positions in the National Testing Service-India (NTS-I) on purely contractual basis against our notification dated 10th March 2025 through https://apply.ciil.org. Shortlisted candidates will be required to appear for a written test and/or interview, details of which will be communicated shortly through a separate notification.

First list of Shortlisted Candidates    

A Three-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Tamil for Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands(UT) region.

  • What : A Three-day Training cum Workshop on Testing and Evaluation for Assistant Professors/Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands(UT) region and who are engaged in the teaching of Tamil Language & Literature, and Linguistics.
  • When : 28.08.2025 to 30.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT).
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands(UT) region and who are engaged in teaching of Tamil (Language & Literature) in recognized Colleges (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their School / College / Department for the period of training programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 21.08.2025 (Before 5:30 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that stakeholders themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal Honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided during the programme. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., Honorarium).
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the Training cum Workshop can download the prescribed registration format by clicking the link " Application Form " given below. Take a printout, fill the form and send the scanned copy of the form (with the signature of the Research Supervisor / Head / Guide / Forwarding authority) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 20.08.2025 (Before 11:30 AM).
  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the 'Application Form' link. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form

A Three-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Hindi for Assistant Professors /Teachers and Research Scholars of Universities/Colleges/Schools from Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands(UT) region.

  • What : A Three-day Training cum Workshop on Testing and Evaluation for Assistant Professors /Teachers and Research Scholars of Universities/Colleges/Schools in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands(UT) region and who are engaged in the teaching of Hindi Language & Literature, and Linguistics.
  • When : 28.08.2025 to 30.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT).
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands(UT) region and who are engaged in teaching of Hindi (Language & Literature) in recognized Colleges (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their School / College / Department for the period of training programme at Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya, Port Blair.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 21.08.2025 (Before 5:30 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that stakeholders themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal Honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. A simple vegetarian lunch will be provided during the programme. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., Honorarium).
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the Training cum Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form " given below. Take a printout, fill the form and send the scanned copy of the form (with the signature of the Research Supervisor / Head / Guide / Forwarding authority) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 20.08.2025 (Before 11:30 AM).
  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the 'Application Form' link. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form

One-Day Orientation Programme on 30-06-2025 |Updated on 26/06/2025

One-Day Orientation Programme on “Basics of Testing and Evaluation in Kannada with reference to NEP 2020”

The National Testing Service–India (NTS-I) has been conducting series of training programmes and orientation workshops to train the Teachers and future Teachers of different levels. In this connection, it is proposed to conduct one-day Orientation Programme on “Basics of Testing and Evaluation in Kannada with reference to NEP 2020” for the Final Year B.Ed. Students of GCTE, Mysuru. This one-day orientation workshop will help the students to develop basic skills in testing, evaluation, communication & language skills, and technical aspects.

  • What : One-Day Orientation Programme on “Basics of Testing and Evaluation in Kannada with reference to NEP 2020” for the final year B.Ed. Students of Government College of Teachers Education, (GCTE), Vasanthamahal Campus, Mysuru will be conducted at National Testing Service - India, CIIL, Mysuru.
  • When : 30.06.2025
  • Where (Venue) : National Testing Service-India, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru

  • Contact
  • For detailed information regarding training cum workshop queries, please contact the Resource Persons of the programme Dr. R. Shakuntala (9483014658), and Dr. Murali Mohana N. (9731254102) from NTS-I.

List of deputed B.Ed. Students

Advertisement for Post Doctoral Fellowships (Corrigendum) | Updated on 24/06/2025

With reference to our earlier advertisement dated 27.02.2025 inviting applications for doctoral and post doctoral fellowships, the competent authority of the Institute has extended the upper age limit to the Post Doctoral Fellowships from 35 years to 40 years. Hence the National Testing Service-India invites the applications from the eligible post doctoral researcher scholars. The candidates who have already applied need not to apply again.

  • These fellowships are awarded with a view to promoting research in the interdisciplinary areas of testing and evaluation. The topic of research may be in any of the below-mentioned areas but with a component of testing and evaluation.

  • The preferred area of research would be in the areas of Educational Testing and Evaluation, Language Testing and Assessment, LSRW skills in Indian Languages, Language Education, Online Language Education, Innovation in Educational Technologies, Literacy, Language or Education policy, NEP-2020, Mother Tongue Education, Language Teaching-Learning, Language Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Language-in-use, Language for Specific Purposes, Educational Psychology, Philosophy of Education, Philosophy of Language, Lower Resource Language Classroom, Language and Culture, etc., or in line with schemes of GOI pertaining to language education/culture, etc. for Indian languages/mother languages.

  • The value of the fellowship for Doctoral Research is Rs. 20,000/- per month with a contingent grant of Rs. 20,000/- per annum; for Post Doctoral Research is Rs. 30,000/- per month along with a contingent grant of Rs. 30,000- per annum. The period of fellowship is 3 years for the Doctoral and 1 year for the Post Doctoral, and it may be extended by one more year based on a strict assessment procedure in deserving cases.

  • Eligibility Criteria For Post-Doctoral Fellowships
  • The applicant should have studied one of the 22 Indian languages listed in the 8th schedule of the constitution, at least up to the Secondary Level.
  • A PhD degree from a UGC Recognized Indian University in the relevant area as indicated above with relevant publications (see the detailed guidelines), preceded by a full-time Master/Integrated Master's degree in Linguistics, Language Science, in any of the 22 Scheduled Indian Language, Literature, English (with a focus on Indian Literature/Languages/Culture), Anthropology, Psychology, or Education.
  • Freshly Enrolled in UGC Recognized Indian University as post-docttoral candidate.
  • Candidates expecting to enrol in a relevant post-doctoral programme in the next 3 months, from the date of the award of fellowship, may also be considered.
  • How to apply
  • Applications are to be submitted via https://apply.ciil.org . No physical copy of the applications will be entertained.
  • Last date to apply : 09th July 2025.
  • Contact
  • For general queries contact, please contact Ms. Hayath Afza / Ms. Uma @ 0821-2345112 / 0821-2345113 or conf.ws.nts@gmail.com strictly during office hours (09.30AM to 05.30PM), Monday to Friday.
  • For any academic query, please contact Dr. Pankaj Dwivedi pankajd.ciil@gov.in

Note : It is to be noted that application and other documents such as biodata and research proposals should be in English. Wherever these documents are primarily not available in English, a self-certified translation shall also be submitted.

For detailed guidelines, terms & conditions, operational details, etc., please check the below given PDF.

|| Corrigendum Hindi and English || Advertisement in Hindi and English || Detailed Guidelines in Hindi
|| Detailed Guidelines in English

Selected candidates for Tamil workshop at Annamalai University, Chidambaram from 19/06/2025 to 25/06/2025 | Updated on 17/06/2025

Selected candidates for A Six-day Workshop-cum-training Program on Testing and Evaluation and Item writing practice in Tamil language at at Annamalai University, Chidambaram from 19/06/2025 to 25/06/2025. Please read the "Terms and Conditions" (followed by the selection list) to know about the essential conditions to participate in the workshop.

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National Testing Service- India, a scheme of Ministry of Education, Central Institute of Indian Languages invites applications from the suitable candidates for the participation in 15-day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Dogri, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu.

  • What : 15 day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Dogri, Kashmiri, Sindhi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu.
  • When : 28.07.2025 to 13.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Google Meet.
  • System Requirements
  • • Desktop/Laptop with minimum specification (Core 2 deo processor with 4 GB RAM OS windows XP, 7 & above etc.)
  • • Unicode enabled Desktop/Laptop with browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc. The use of latest version of such browsers is highly recommended.
  • Important Note :
  • • All participants should have a valid email account (preferably Gmail account) since the workshop is conducted through Google Meet.
  • • Proficiency in typing in the concerned language is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 25.07.2025 (Before 5:30 PM).
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Available Positions
    There will be 10 positions for each language. However the number of positions may be increased or decreased given the availability of the work/funds etc. or/on the decision of the competent authority.
  • Responsibilities : Development of Proficiency Test papers and question items (B1 & B2) in the concerned language
  • Must be able to conduct independent research by referring to text books/journals/papers/articles/internet/Academic Database, etc.
  • Must be able to switch between different interdisciplinary areas/given tasks from time to time as per the requirements.
  • Educational Qualification
  • M.A / MPhil. / PhD in Linguistics / Language Sciences/ Languages / Literature, etc.
    (Preference will be given to the practicing teachers of school/college/university)
  • Eligibility
  • A native speaker/ mother tongue of one of the above languages with advanced reading, writing and speaking skills in it.
  • A Master degree in Linguistics/Language sciences / Languages /Literature.
  • Excellent command in English, and working proficiency in concerned language.
  • Understanding of the cultural values of the language speaking community.
  • Honorarium
  • Rs.9000/- per person subject to the successful completion of the task assigned.
  • They have to prepare 6 tests containing 100 questions per test.
  • Honorarium shall be given only to those who successfully fulfill the given task i.e. preparation of 6 tests containing 100 question per test.
  • Terms and conditions
  • The candidates must have their own laptops (minimum configuration of Core 2 duo processor with 4 GB RAM and windows 7 & above) for the purpose of assigned work.
  • The candidates who successfully complete the assigned work within given deadline will be eligible for any honorarium.
  • Participation in such online workshops is purely temporary and need-based in nature. It does not amount to any claim / favor / priority to any other position in the Schemes / Projects / Unit of the Institute.
  • All participants must abide by the code of conduct / guidelines laid down by competent authority during their participation in the programme / workshop. CIIL is a subordinate office functioning under MoE, New Delhi, and Government of India. Any violation / misconduct during the online workshop will attract serious disciplinary action as per the institute / GOI rules.
  • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the 15 day online Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form ", "Honorarium Receipt" , "Bank Format" given below. Take a printout of all the forms and fill them and send the scanned copy of the duly filled in forms along with the scaned copy of your Aadhaar, PAN card and the front page of the bank pass book (where account details are available) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 24.07.2025 (Before 11:30 AM). All these copies should be attached in a single mail with the subject line as the “15 day online workshop” followed by applicant’s full name along with the language applied for.

  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the Forms below. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form | Honorarium Receipt | Bank Format

National Testing Service- India, a scheme of Ministry of Education, Central Institute of Indian Languages invites applications from the suitable candidates for the participation in 15-day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Hindi, Maithili, Sanskrit, Santali, Marathi, Nepali and Bhojpuri.

  • What : 15 day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Hindi, Maithili, Sanskrit, Santali, Marathi, Nepali and Bhojpuri.
  • When : 28.07.2025 to 13.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Google Meet.
  • System Requirements
  • • Desktop/Laptop with minimum specification (Core 2 deo processor with 4 GB RAM OS windows XP, 7 & above etc.)
  • • Unicode enabled Desktop/Laptop with browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc. The use of latest version of such browsers is highly recommended.
  • Important Note :
  • • All participants should have a valid email account (preferably Gmail account) since the workshop is conducted through Google Meet.
  • • Proficiency in typing in the concerned language is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 25.07.2025 (Before 5:30 PM).
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Available Positions
    There will be 10 positions for each language. However the number of positions may be increased or decreased given the availability of the work/funds etc. or/on the decision of the competent authority.
  • Responsibilities : Development of Proficiency Test papers and question items (B1 & B2) in the concerned language
  • Must be able to conduct independent research by referring to text books/journals/papers/articles/internet/Academic Database, etc.
  • Must be able to switch between different interdisciplinary areas/given tasks from time to time as per the requirements.
  • Educational Qualification
  • M.A / MPhil. / PhD in Linguistics / Language Sciences/ Languages / Literature, etc.
    (Preference will be given to the practicing teachers of school/college/university)
  • Eligibility
  • A native speaker/ mother tongue of one of the above languages with advanced reading, writing and speaking skills in it.
  • A Master degree in Linguistics/Language sciences / Languages /Literature.
  • Excellent command in English, and working proficiency in concerned language.
  • Understanding of the cultural values of the language speaking community.
  • Honorarium
  • Rs.9000/- per person subject to the successful completion of the task assigned.
  • They have to prepare 6 tests containing 100 questions per test.
  • Honorarium shall be given only to those who successfully fulfill the given task i.e. preparation of 6 tests containing 100 question per test.
  • Terms and conditions
  • The candidates must have their own laptops (minimum configuration of Core 2 duo processor with 4 GB RAM and windows 7 & above) for the purpose of assigned work.
  • The candidates who successfully complete the assigned work within given deadline will be eligible for any honorarium.
  • Participation in such online workshops is purely temporary and need-based in nature. It does not amount to any claim / favor / priority to any other position in the Schemes / Projects / Unit of the Institute.
  • All participants must abide by the code of conduct / guidelines laid down by competent authority during their participation in the programme / workshop. CIIL is a subordinate office functioning under MoE, New Delhi, and Government of India. Any violation / misconduct during the online workshop will attract serious disciplinary action as per the institute / GOI rules.
  • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the 15 day online Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form ", "Honorarium Receipt" , "Bank Format" given below. Take a printout of all the forms and fill them and send the scanned copy of the duly filled in forms along with the scaned copy of your Aadhaar, PAN card and the front page of the bank pass book (where account details are available) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 24.07.2025 (Before 11:30 AM). All these copies should be attached in a single mail with the subject line as the “15 day online workshop” followed by applicant’s full name along with the language applied for.

  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the Forms below. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form | Honorarium Receipt | Bank Format

National Testing Service- India, a scheme of Ministry of Education, Central Institute of Indian Languages invites applications from the suitable candidates for the participation in 15-day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Mizo, Kokborok, Ladakhi/Bhoti, Khasi, Garo and Manipuri

  • What : 15 day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Mizo, Kokborok, Ladakhi/Bhoti, Khasi, Garo and Manipuri
  • When : 28.07.2025 to 13.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Google Meet.
  • System Requirements
  • • Desktop/Laptop with minimum specification (Core 2 deo processor with 4 GB RAM OS windows XP, 7 & above etc.)
  • • Unicode enabled Desktop/Laptop with browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc. The use of latest version of such browsers is highly recommended.
  • Important Note :
  • • All participants should have a valid email account (preferably Gmail account) since the workshop is conducted through Google Meet.
  • • Proficiency in typing in the concerned language is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 25.07.2025 (Before 5:30 PM).
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Available Positions
    There will be 10 positions for each language. However the number of positions may be increased or decreased given the availability of the work/funds etc. or/on the decision of the competent authority.
  • Responsibilities : Development of Proficiency Test papers and question items (B1 & B2) in the concerned language
  • Must be able to conduct independent research by referring to text books/journals/papers/articles/internet/Academic Database, etc.
  • Must be able to switch between different interdisciplinary areas/given tasks from time to time as per the requirements.
  • Educational Qualification
  • M.A / MPhil. / PhD in Linguistics / Language Sciences/ Languages / Literature, etc.
    (Preference will be given to the practicing teachers of school/college/university)
  • Eligibility
  • A native speaker/ mother tongue of one of the above languages with advanced reading, writing and speaking skills in it.
  • A Master degree in Linguistics/Language sciences / Languages /Literature.
  • Excellent command in English, and working proficiency in concerned language.
  • Understanding of the cultural values of the language speaking community.
  • Honorarium
  • Rs.9000/- per person subject to the successful completion of the task assigned.
  • They have to prepare 6 tests containing 100 questions per test.
  • Honorarium shall be given only to those who successfully fulfill the given task i.e. preparation of 6 tests containing 100 question per test.
  • Terms and conditions
  • The candidates must have their own laptops (minimum configuration of Core 2 duo processor with 4 GB RAM and windows 7 & above) for the purpose of assigned work.
  • The candidates who successfully complete the assigned work within given deadline will be eligible for any honorarium.
  • Participation in such online workshops is purely temporary and need-based in nature. It does not amount to any claim / favor / priority to any other position in the Schemes / Projects / Unit of the Institute.
  • All participants must abide by the code of conduct / guidelines laid down by competent authority during their participation in the programme / workshop. CIIL is a subordinate office functioning under MoE, New Delhi, and Government of India. Any violation / misconduct during the online workshop will attract serious disciplinary action as per the institute / GOI rules.
  • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the 15 day online Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form ", "Honorarium Receipt" , "Bank Format" given below. Take a printout of all the forms and fill them and send the scanned copy of the duly filled in forms along with the scaned copy of your Aadhaar, PAN card and the front page of the bank pass book (where account details are available) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 24.07.2025 (Before 11:30 AM). All these copies should be attached in a single mail with the subject line as the “15 day online workshop” followed by applicant’s full name along with the language applied for.

  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the Forms below. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form | Honorarium Receipt | Bank Format

National Testing Service- India, a scheme of Ministry of Education, Central Institute of Indian Languages invites applications from the suitable candidates for the participation in 15-day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Konkani

  • What : 15 day online workshop on preparation of Proficiency Test papers and items (B1 & B2) in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Odia and Konkani
  • When : 28.07.2025 to 13.08.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Google Meet.
  • System Requirements
  • • Desktop/Laptop with minimum specification (Core 2 deo processor with 4 GB RAM OS windows XP, 7 & above etc.)
  • • Unicode enabled Desktop/Laptop with browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, etc. The use of latest version of such browsers is highly recommended.
  • Important Note :
  • • All participants should have a valid email account (preferably Gmail account) since the workshop is conducted through Google Meet.
  • • Proficiency in typing in the concerned language is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 25.07.2025 (Before 5:30 PM).
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Available Positions
    There will be 10 positions for each language. However the number of positions may be increased or decreased given the availability of the work/funds etc. or/on the decision of the competent authority.
  • Responsibilities : Development of Proficiency Test papers and question items (B1 & B2) in the concerned language
  • Must be able to conduct independent research by referring to text books/journals/papers/articles/internet/Academic Database, etc.
  • Must be able to switch between different interdisciplinary areas/given tasks from time to time as per the requirements.
  • Educational Qualification
  • M.A / MPhil. / PhD in Linguistics / Language Sciences/ Languages / Literature, etc.
    (Preference will be given to the practicing teachers of school/college/university)
  • Eligibility
  • A native speaker/ mother tongue of one of the above languages with advanced reading, writing and speaking skills in it.
  • A Master degree in Linguistics/Language sciences / Languages /Literature.
  • Excellent command in English, and working proficiency in concerned language.
  • Understanding of the cultural values of the language speaking community.
  • Honorarium
  • Rs.9000/- per person subject to the successful completion of the task assigned.
  • They have to prepare 6 tests containing 100 questions per test.
  • Honorarium shall be given only to those who successfully fulfill the given task i.e. preparation of 6 tests containing 100 question per test.
  • Terms and conditions
  • The candidates must have their own laptops (minimum configuration of Core 2 duo processor with 4 GB RAM and windows 7 & above) for the purpose of assigned work.
  • The candidates who successfully complete the assigned work within given deadline will be eligible for any honorarium.
  • Participation in such online workshops is purely temporary and need-based in nature. It does not amount to any claim / favor / priority to any other position in the Schemes / Projects / Unit of the Institute.
  • All participants must abide by the code of conduct / guidelines laid down by competent authority during their participation in the programme / workshop. CIIL is a subordinate office functioning under MoE, New Delhi, and Government of India. Any violation / misconduct during the online workshop will attract serious disciplinary action as per the institute / GOI rules.
  • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any application without assigning any reason.
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the 15 day online Workshop can download the prescribed application format by clicking the link " Application Form ", "Honorarium Receipt" , "Bank Format" given below. Take a printout of all the forms and fill them and send the scanned copy of the duly filled in forms along with the scaned copy of your Aadhaar, PAN card and the front page of the bank pass book (where account details are available) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 24.07.2025 (Before 11:30 AM). All these copies should be attached in a single mail with the subject line as the “15 day online workshop” followed by applicant’s full name along with the language applied for.

  • Instruction to Download
    Click on the Forms below. The file which you want to download will open in a new window in PDF format. Save this file in your Hard Disk or print it. The downloading process might take few minutes according to your internet speed.

    Application Form | Honorarium Receipt | Bank Format

A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Tamil for Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Chidambaram, Cuddalore and Mailaduthurai region. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.

  • What : A six-day Training cum Workshop on Testing and Evaluation for Assistant Professors/Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Chidambaram, Cuddalore and Mailaduthurai region and who are engaged in the teaching of Tamil Language & Literature, and linguistics. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.
  • When : 19.06.2025 to 25.06.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Centre for Advanced Studies in Linguistics, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar, Chidambaram
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers, Assistant Teachers and Research Scholars from Chidambaram, Cuddalore and Mailaduthurai region and who are engaged in teaching of Tamil (Language & Literature) in recognized Colleges (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their School / College / Department for the period of training programme at CAS in Linguistics, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar
  • • The candidates who already attended the workshop in past will not be considered.
  • • Proficiency in Tamil typing is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • Please make sure that your Desktop / Laptop / Mobile Phone is in good working condition. So that you won’t be having any problems during the inputting of online question items.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 17.06.2025 (Before 5:30 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that stakeholders themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. For the first three days in face to face mode, the participants will be provided with LC(local conveyance), honorarium, working lunch and session’s tea, etc., on their successful participation in the programme. The remaining three days, the programme will commence in online mode in which participants will prepare the question items and input them online in our electronic database. Since the participants will prepare and input the question items online while working from home or any place of their convenience, no LC, working lunch/ sessions tea shall be permissible. Only honorarium for three day working in online mode will be given after successful completion of the work assigned. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., local conveyance, Honorarium, certificate, etc.).
  • How to apply
    Those who are willing to attend the Training cum Workshop can download the prescribed registration format by clicking the link " Application Form " given below. Take a printout, fill the form and send the scanned copy of the form (with the signature of the Research Supervisor / Head / Guide / Forwarding authority) to the conf.ws.nts@gmail.com by 16.06.2025 (Before 11:30 AM).
  • Instruction to Download
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    Application Form

Selected/Deputed candidates for Kannada workshop at Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka from 19/05/2025 to 24/05/2025 | Updated on 14/05/2025

Selected/Deputed candidates for Six-day Workshop-cum-training Program on Testing and Evaluation and Item writing practice in Kannada language at Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Nehru Nagara, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka from 19/05/2025 to 24/05/2025. Please read the "Terms and Conditions" (followed by the selection list) to know about the essential conditions to participate in the workshop.

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Selected/Deputed candidates for Hindi workshop at Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka from 19/05/2025 to 24/05/2025 | Updated on 14/05/2025

Selected/Deputed candidates for Six-day Workshop-cum-training Program on Testing and Evaluation and Item writing practice in Hindi language at Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Nehru Nagara, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka from 19/05/2025 to 24/05/2025. Please read the "Terms and Conditions" (followed by the selection list) to know about the essential conditions to participate in the workshop.

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A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Kannada for Assistant Professors / Lecturers and School Teachers of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.

  • What : A six-day Training cum Workshop on Testing and Evaluation for Assistant Professors / Lecturers and School Teachers of Dakshina Kannada District and who are engaged in the teaching of Kannada Language & Literature. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.
  • When : 19.05.2025 to 24.05.2025
  • Where (Venue) : Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Vivekananda Campus, Nehru Nagara, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers and School Teachers who are engaged in teaching of Kannada (Language & Literature) in recognized College / Schools (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) from Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their College/School for the period of training programme at Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Vivekananda Campus, Nehru Nagara, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
  • • The candidates who already attended the workshop in past will not be considered.
  • • Proficiency in Kannada typing is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • Please make sure that your Desktop / Laptop / Mobile Phone is in good working condition. So that you won’t be having any problems during the inputting of online question items.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 16.05.2025 (Before 5:30 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that stakeholders themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal Honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. A simple vegetarian lunch and session’s tea will be provided during the programme. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., local conveyance, Honorarium, certificate, etc.).
  • Contact
    For any procedural/general query, please contact Dr. R. Shakunthala (6360416259) or Dr. Murali Mohana N (9731254102) or Dr. M.Manjunath (9110628158) of the NTS Headquarters and Sri. Raghu Raj (9449061223) and Dr. Manamohana M (9972672259) local coordinators of the programme should be contacted strictly during office hours (09.00AM to 05.30PM).

A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Hindi for Assistant Professors / Lecturers and School Teachers of Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.

  • What : A six-day Training cum Workshop on Testing and Evaluation for Assistant Professors / Lecturers and School Teachers of Dakshina Kannada District and who are engaged in the teaching of Hindi Language & Literature. This will be a 6 day workshop out of which starting 3 days will be in face to face mode and remaining three days in online mode.
  • When : 19.05.2025 to 24.05.2025
  • Where (Venue) : PG Seminar Hall, Vivekananda College autonomous, Nehru Nagara, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
  • Who can participate?
    Assistant Professors / Lecturers and School Teachers who are engaged in teaching of Hindi (Language & Literature) in recognized College / Schools (Preferably Government or Government Aided/ Autonomous Institutions) from Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka are eligible to participate in this training programme.
  • Important Note :
  • • Those who are willing to attend the training cum workshop should get official deputation from their College/School for the period of training programme at Vivekananda Vidyavardhaka Sangha, Vivekananda Campus, Nehru Nagara, Puttur, Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka.
  • • The candidates who already attended the workshop in past will not be considered.
  • • Proficiency in Hindi typing is a must criterion to participate in this program.
  • • Please make sure that your Desktop / Laptop / Mobile Phone is in good working condition. So that you won’t be having any problems during the inputting of online question items.
  • • The list of selected candidates will be uploaded in the website on 16.05.2025 (Before 5:30 PM)
  • • The Institute reserves the right to accept or reject any of the applications received without assigning any reason.
  • Purpose
    The purpose of the programme is to provide the stakeholders with the training in the area of testing and evaluation so that stakeholders themselves can identify the defects in the syllabus, textbooks, methods of teaching, etc., and can make appropriate modifications/changes and thereby making the teaching learning process more effective.
  • Compensation
    The participants will be paid nominal Honorarium as per the institute rules preferably in their bank accounts within 30 days after the completion of the programme. A simple vegetarian lunch and session’s tea will be provided during the programme. Full attendance and active participation in the programme is essential to become eligible for compensation of any kind (i.e., local conveyance, Honorarium, certificate, etc.).
  • Contact
    For any procedural/general query, please contact Dr. Bireshkumar (9916336696) or Dr. Sanjay Prasad Srivastava (9986961281) of the NTS Headquarters and Sri. Raghu Raj (9449061223) or Dr. Durgaratna C (8105600574) local coordinatorsof the programme should be contacted strictly during office hours (09.00AM to 05.30PM)

This is to inform all applicants that the Six-Day Workshop-cum-Training Program on Testing and Evaluation, as well as Item Writing Practice in Hindi, scheduled at Hindi Teaching and Research Centre (UTRC), Gomatinagar, Lucknow, from 14/04/2025 to 18/04/2025, has been postponed until further notice. The revised dates and the selection list will be published on our website in due course. This notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority.

This is to inform all applicants that the Six-Day Workshop-cum-Training Program on Testing and Evaluation, as well as Item Writing Practice in Hindi, scheduled at Urdu Teaching and Research Centre (UTRC), Gomatinagar, Lucknow, from 14/04/2025 to 18/04/2025, has been postponed until further notice. The revised dates and the selection list will be published on our website in due course. This notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority.

This is to inform all applicants that A six-day Workshop-cum-Training Programme on Testing & Evaluation and Question Item Writing in Hindi, scheduled at National Testing Service-India, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysuru, from 07/04/2025 to 15/04/2025, has been postponed until further notice. The revised dates and the selection list will be published on our website in due course. This notice is issued with the approval of the competent authority.

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