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India: Scope of CSR Testing Expanded

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On March 27, 2026, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under the Ministry of Communications, Department of Telecommunications in India, issued an Office Memorandum amending a previous directive from January 2, 2025. This amendment expands the scope of Communication Security Requirements (CSR) testing by introducing a new classification group for Internet of Things (IoT) devices.

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Previously, devices were grouped into five categories (Group I to V) for designating Telecom Security Testing Laboratories (TSTLs) against specific Indian Telecom Security Assurance Requirements (ITSARs). At the time of the original memorandum, IoT ITSARs had not yet been published and were therefore excluded from the grouping.

Devices Included in the new Group VI

Following the recent publication of IoT ITSARs, the NCCS has now grouped three specific IoT devices into a newly established Group VI. This addition ensures that these devices are now formally considered by the Security Lab Recognition (SLR) division when designating TSTLs for CSR testing. The devices included in this new Group VI are:
  • Vehicle Tracking Devices
  • Smart Electricity Meters
  • Feedback Devices
According to the testing matrix provided in the annexure of the memorandum, all CSR clauses are identical across these three IoT ITSARs. Consequently, testing can be conducted against any one of the three devices to satisfy the requirements for the entire group. This streamlined approach is expected to simplify the testing and certification process for manufacturers and importers of these specific IoT technologies in India.

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Quick Country Facts

India

Certification Body: Ministry of IT and Communications, Wireless Planning & Coordination Wing

Certification Type: Mandatory

License Validity: Indefinite

Application Language: English

Legal License Holder: Local Representative

In-Country Testing Requirement: Testing Not Required

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