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BIS/DGO (336)/2014
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
(Administration Department)
15 January 2014
OFFICE ORDER
ORGANOGRAM & FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS
In the recent past, some of the existing Deptts. have been reorganized, some new
Deptts. have also been created at BIS Headquarters. Therefore, the need was felt to bring out
a comprehensive document in order to clearly describe the scope and functions of various
Deptts. at Headquarters.
2. The ‘Functions’ of the departments at BIS Headquarters have been incorporated in the
Office Manual-I (2014) which is being circulated for information and use at Annex-I. This
supersedes the functions of various Deptts. at Headquarters issued earlier vide Office
Manual-III published in 2004.
3. In supersession to all earlier orders, the reporting structure of all Deptts. at
Headquarters is as per Annex-II and the reporting structure of Field Offices is as per Annex-
III. The organogram for Headquarters is as per Annex-IV. The organogram for Field Offices
is as per Annex-V.
This issues with the approval of DG, BIS.
Sd/-
(A.K. Bansal)
Director (Administration)
Our Ref: Admn/003
Circulated to: All the departments at BIS Headquarters including ROs/BOs/IOs/ Central
T&C & NITS
Annex-I to BIS/DGO (336)/2014
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
OFFICE MANUAL
[Volume- I ]
FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENTS
AT
BIS HQ
DATE OF ISSUE – 15 JANUARY 2014
B U R E A U O F I N D I A N S T A N D A R D S
MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG
NEW DELHI 110002
INDEX
Sl. No. Code No. Department Page No.
1. 112 Bureau Secretariat 1
2. 113 Human Resource Department 2
3. 114 Establishment Department 3
4. 115 Administration Department 4
5. 116 General Services Department 5
6. 117 Hindi Department 6
7. 118 Library Services Department 7
8. 122 Accounts Department 8
9. 123 Finance Department 9
10. 132 IT Services Department 10
11. 142 Planning & Coordination Department 11
12. 143 Management Systems & Certification Department 12
13. 152 Projects Management & Works Department 13
14. 160 Legal Department 14
15. 172 Vigilance Department 15
16. 211 Central Marks Department (MCM) 16
17. 212 Central Marks Department (CFT) 17
18. 213 Central Marks Department (EEE) 18
19. 222 I-Care Department 19
20. 223 Sales Department 21
21. 224 Public Relations Department 22
22. 252 Hall Marking Department 23
23. 311 Standards, Policy & Planning Department 24
24. 312 International Relations & Technical Information
Services Department
25
25. 313 Foreign Language & Publication Department 26
26. 314 Civil Engineering Department 27
27. 315 Mechanical Engineering Department 29
28. 316 Medical Equipment & Hospital Planning
Department
30
29. 317 Production & General Engineering Department 32
30. 318 Transport Engineering Department 33
31. 319 Water Resources Department 34
32. 320 Management & Systems Department 35
33. 321 Metallurgical Engineering Department 36
34. 322 Electro-technical Department 37
35. 323 Electronics & Telecommunications Department 39
36. 324 Chemical Department 41
37. 325 Food & Agriculture Department 42
38. 326 Petroleum, Coal and Related Products Department 43
39. 327 Textile Department 44
40. 350 National Institute of Training for Standardization 45
41. 420 Testing & Calibration (PP&C) 46
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Bureau Secretariat (BS)
1. Reconstitution of the Bureau and also filling up of the vacancies caused due to resignation/
retirement of the members of the Bureau.
2. Reconstitution of the Executive Committee and also filling up of the vacancies caused due to
resignation/retirement of the members of the Executive Committee
3. Reconstitution of the Advisory Committees under the BIS (Advisory Committees) Regulations,
1987
4. Secretarial work relating to Bureau, EC and FC meetings
5. Custodian of BIS Act, Rules and Regulations
6. Updation of BIS Act, Rules and Regulations on BIS web-site
7. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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2
Human Resource Department (HRD)
1. All personnel matters pertaining to Group „A‟ (Scientific Cadre Posts).
2. Recruitment, Appointment, Induction Training, Promotion, Deputation.
3. Transfers & Postings.
4. Constitution of Assessment Committee.
5. LDCE for Lab Officers „A‟ & „B‟ (Group „B‟) for Promotion to Group „A‟ Scientific Cadre
Posts.
6. Resignation, Retirement and Superannuation.
7. Medical claims (CGHS/CSMA) of Scientific Cadre Officers
8. Disciplinary cases in respect of Group „A‟ Scientific Cadre Officers.
9. Scientific Officers Association related matters.
10. Premature retention of Scientific Cadre Officers
11. Annual Performance Assessment Report
12. Leave Matters;
13. Leave Travel Concession
14. Pay Fixation & Increment.
15. Special Allowances
16. Executing of claim of Group Insurance Scheme.
17. Reservation & Concession to SCs/STs/OBCs/PHs/Ex-Servicemen & post based roster
18. Preparation of Seniority Lists .
19. Court Cases arising out of Personnel Functions.
20. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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Establishment Department (ESTT.)
All personnel matters pertaining to Group A (Admn. Finance & Other Posts), Group B, C
and D employees and Lab cadre employees;
1. Recruitment, Appointment, Induction, Training, Promotion, Deputation;
2. Transfers and postings;
3. Departmental examinations;
4. Resignation, Retirement and superannuation;
5. Financial Upgradations, DPC;
6. Conduct Rules & Disciplinary Cases;
7. Premature retirement of employees;
8. Annual Performance Assessment Report;
9. Leave matters;
10. Leave Travel Concession;
11. Pay Fixation & increment;
12. Special allowances;
13. Group Insurance Scheme;
14. Compassionate appointment cases;
15. Constitution of SHC/Selection/Promotion/Screening Committees;
16. Reservations & Concessions to SCs/ST/OBC/PH/Ex-Servicemen & Post Based Rosters
17. Preparation of Seniority Lists.
18. Court Cases pertaining to personnel functions;
19. Periodic Cadre Review;
20. Medical claim (CGHS/CSMA) to Employees;
21. Union matters and Employee Relations;
22. Sexual Harassment Cases;
23. Deploying personnel for election and CBI duties;
24. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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4
Administration Department (ADMN)
1. Receipt & Issue Section;
a) receipt & issue of dak;
b) distribution of dak to various BIS deptts.
c) interact with post office/foreign post office
2. File Tracking System.
3. Computerization of inward / outward Systems.
4. RTI Cell;
5. Record Room;
6. Office Procedures including Organisations& Methods.
7. Work relating to bulk photocopying work at BIS HQs;
8. Attendance monitoring in BIS offices.
9. Entitlements of Telephone, News Paper, Briefcase etc; for BIS Staff.
10. All matters concerning with Staff Welfare.
- BIS Holiday Home
- Managing of BIS club
- Management of BIS canteen
- BIS Cooperative Store
- Engagement of doctor for employees
- Providing 1st aid facility to employees
11. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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General Services Department (GSD)
1. Housekeeping and caretaking services
2. Security and Reception arrangements for MB & MK;
3. Telephone services such as installation, repair and operation of EPABX installed by MTNL;
4. Management of staff car/ hired taxi, providing of vehicles.
5. Booking of Committee, auditorium and conference hall for seminars, conference etc.
6. Travel arrangement for officers visiting abroad / domestic travel such as passport, visa and air
ticket etc.
7. Allotment of BIS flats at Kaushambi and Udaigiri/Satpura;
8. Work relating to installation of computers;
9. Liasioning with police and other authorities in connection with World Standards day and other
prestigious meeting;
10. Procurement of goods and services, store & issue and inventory control
11. Condemnation and Disposal of obsolete office equipment & stores.
12. Annual maintenance contracts for photocopiers, computers, fax etc.
13. Scrutiny of proposals received from various ROs//BOs for award of contract for security &
house keeping and putting up to CRC for its consideration.
14. Assisting Activity/Department Heads for various types of bookings/functions
15. Insurance and physical verification of assets at HQ
16. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Hindi Department (HINDI)
1. Implementation of Official Language (Hindi)
2. Translation of Indian Standards
3. Work relating to general translation
4. Translation of Parliamentary Questions and other related work
5. Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
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Library Services Department (LSD)
1. Identification of requirements of books, journals, publications, series, standards and
documents etc. in BIS.
2. Acquisition of books, standards and journals from local and foreign sources on
subscription, complimentary or exchange basis.
3. Providing bibliographies on books and standards
4. Providing ICS number on draft Indian Standards.
5. Codification of standards received in library for ourdatabase – “Manaksandharbhika”.
6. Providing reference & loan service to library members, officers and staff of BIS.
7. Providing loan services to library member, officers and staff of BIS.
8. Maintenance of Stackroom&archieves
9. Subscription and maintenance of library membership.
10. Hosting of Monthly library bulletin – Additions to Library books and Standards on BIS
Website
11. Maintenance of CSs and digital library
12. Liaison with other libraries at ROs, CL & NITS
13. Downloading of Indian/Foreign Standards
14. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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Accounts Department (ACCTS)
1. Payment of all types of suppliers‟ bills for goods and services.
2. Payment of Adjustable Advance and adjustments thereof.
3. Payment of personal claims of employees viz. telephone bills, newspaper bills, misc. claims.
4. Payment in foreign currency to parties outside India.
5. Payment and settlement of TA, LTC and Medical Claims of employees and maintenance of
subsidiary ledgers.
6. Management of Cash for Payment and Receipts, Cash Book and Bank Book, Maintenance
of records, Bank Reconciliation.
7. Investment of surplus funds of BIS, maintenance of investment records.
8. Tax deduction, issue of TDS certificates, returns thereof.
9. Payment of Service Tax, adjustment of CENVAT and filing of Service Tax Return.
10. Deduction & payment of DVAT, issue of certificate & filing of Return.
11. Income tax Audit of BIS U/S 10(23C) and filing of Income-tax Return of BIS
12. Costing of major activities of BIS
13. Maintenance of Earnest Money Ledgers/ Depreciation Accounting & records
14. Coordination for Certification audit of Annual Accounts, compilation of replies and follow
up for Audit Report/Certificate for Annual Report.
15. Coordination of Transaction Audit, compilation of replies and follow up &compilation of
replies.
16. Payment under different Plan Projects, Maintenance of Respective Accounts Books &
Utilization Certificate thereof.
17. Accounting of JVs/Issue of Debit/Credit Advices and Reconciliation of Inter-Office
Accounts, Current Assets and Liabilities Account.
18. Maintenance of Books of Accounts and preparation of Annual Financial Statements and
Schedules thereof.
19. Compilation of periodical Income/Expenditure Statements
20. Court Cases of disputed demands relating to Service Tax, Income tax and Investment
21. Guidance to Ros/Bos on all Accounts matters.
22. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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Finance Department (FIN)
1. Scrutiny of the proposals received from the concerned Departments of the HQs for expenditure
underdifferent budget heads and giving recommendations for the proposals for approval of the
Competent Authority.
2. Preparation of the budget estimates of the Bureau and getting the same approved by the Financial
Committee and Executive Committee.
3. Salary of all officials of BIS and all matters related to thereto
4. Pension of all Pensioners of BIS covered under CCS Pension Rules and all matters connected
thereto
5. Income Tax Calculations in respect of employees and pensioners and issue of Form-16
6. Income Tax Return of Salaries and Pension on quarterly basis
7. General Provident Fund (GPF): Advances/Withdrawals; Maintenance of Accounts records;
Monthly Trial Balance and yearly Balance Sheet; Investment of GPF
8. Management of payment of retirement benefits to the retired employees, payment from
benevolent fund, payment of pension and family pension and maintenance and preparation of
accounts thereof.
9. New Pension Scheme: Registration; Allotment of PRAN; Monthly deductions; BIS contribution
and Maintenance of Subsidiary Records
10. Service Tax: Policy Matters and Guidance to Ros/Bos
11. Payment of House Building Advance, Conveyance Advance, Computer Advance. Festival
Advance, Fan Advance, etc and reconciliation of its accounts.
12. Management of Internal Audit of HQs, Regional Offices (Ros) including Central Laboratory and
Branch Offices (Bos) by the Chartered Accountant Firms and follow up actions.
13. Medical Claims for Pensioners: Permissions; Sanctions; Payments and Maintenance of Records
14. Statutory Audit of Ros/Bos: Vetting of Replies furnished by Ros/Bos and Follow up.
15. Delegation of Financial Powers
16. Management of Central Review Committee (CRC): Financial scrutiny; Meeting and Minutes
thereof
18. Guidance to ROs/BOs on all the above matters.
19. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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IT Services Department (ITS)
A. Formulation of IT Policies, guidelines and manuals
B. Software Development
- Product Certification
- Payment Gateway
- Hallmarking (Jewelers‟ Certification)
- Management System Certification
- BIS Website & Intranet
- Content Management Module
- Standard Formulation software
- Publicity
- Complaint Handling Software
- Training (NITS)
- Legal Software
- Testing & Calibration Software
- Finance
- Administration
- Vigilance Software
C. Maintenance of existing software
- CMMS Software Management
- Online Standards Software
- Old TR software
- FTS Management
- AMC software
- Salary Software
D. Maintenance Services
- Management of VPN and Internet Connectivity
- Management of Servers & Network Switches
- Periodic data backup of Server Applications
- Management of Antivirus Software
- Management of Email Accounts
E. Infrastructure development
- Hiring of Programmers, Web developers, etc. and subsequently monitoring them
- Establishment of Data Centre / DRS
- Strengthening & Enhancement of Bandwidth of BIS-VPN over NICNET
F. Others
- Coordination of e-Procurement & e-publishing through CPP
- Issue & receipt of laptop, projector & other H/w
- Coordination with user departments for Video Conferencing Sessions from Headquarters
- Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
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Planning & Coordination Department (P&C)
1. Receipts and replies to Parliament Questions and Assurance
2. Collation and coordination of Plan Schemes
3. Activity Report of BIS and achievements of Plan Schemes to EC, Bureau, etc.
4. Coordination of Parliamentary Standing Committee Meetings
5. Result Framework Document – preparation and monitoring
6. Senior Officers‟ Meeting – preparation of agenda, coordination of meeting and action points
7. VIP References – receipts and replies
8. Meetings of Planning and Development Advisory Committee
9. Annual Action Plan – collation and monitoring
10. Annual Report (Ministry) – collation and preparation
11. Collation of material for DO Letter from Secretary, MoCA to Cabinet Secretary
12. Collation of material for DG‟s D.O. Letter to Secretary, MoCA
13. Preparation of Management Control Report (MCR) which includes cumulative progress
14. Annual Report (BIS) – collation and preparation and its printing
15. CAG Audit (Performance Audit) – coordination of replies to audit
16. DDGRs‟ Meeting – agenda, coordination and action points
17. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Management Systems & Certification Department (MSCD)
1. Operation and monitoring of QMS/EMS/OHSMS/FSMS/HACCP/SQMS Certification and new
schemes as and when launched.
2. Policy Formulation of Systems Certification activities.
3. Development & control of documents for MSC activities.
4. Work related to NABCB accreditation and liaison with accreditation and certification bodies
including ACBI work.
5. Management Review Committee Meeting.
6. Audit Planning Group Meeting and Internal Audits.
7. Organizing Auditors‟ Meet and Licensee Meet in all the regions.
8. Review of NACE Code of licensees and auditors/experts and Classification of various BIS
officials /experts Management Systems.
9. Work related to foreign certification.
10. Registration &Upgradation of BIS auditors/external auditors.
11. Promotion of Systems Certifications Schemes
12. Development of new schemes/increase in implementation of Indian Standards.
13. Liaison with industry & statutory bodies/government.
14. Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
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Projects Management & Works Department (PMWD)
1. Formulation of policies on projects, maintenance & work services and implementation of
these policies at HQ/ROs/BOs
2. Management of all the Project Works.
3. Monitor the payments of various projects.
4. Supervise day-to-day functions
5. Prepare agenda and minutes, items for the Project Committee Meetings, FC, EC, etc
6. Coordination with Consultants/Contractors and other outside parties in various project
related to BIS.
7. Holding Secretariat of Project Management Advisory Committee.
8. Compilation of quarterly statement of civil/electrical/mechanical work received from
ROS/CL/TI/Hqrs and sending the same to CVO for onward submission to CVO.
9. All work of routine maintenance for both the buildings as well as MB and MK and BIS Staff
quarters;
10. Maintenance and repair of Lifts;
11. Operation & Maintenance of Fire Fighting System ;
12. Insurance of BIS properties including both the buildings;
13. Purchase of office premises for those ROs/BOs which are running from rented premises
under the guidance of Building Purchase Committee;
14. Parking arrangements;
15. AMCs of lifts, pump sets, Gensets etc.
16. Any other work assigned by DG
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Legal Department (Legal)
1. Formulation of Litigation &Legal case handling policies and their implementation at
HQ/ROs/BOs
2. Filing, defending and monitoring the litigations of the Bureau in Supreme Court, various High
Courts, District Courts, National Commission for Redressal of Consumer Complaints, State
Consumer Commissions, Competition Commission of India, Labour Courts, arbitration matters
etc.;
2. Empanelment of Advocates at Headquarters, coordination with them and payment of their bills;
3. Opinion/Advice in the matters related to civil suits, labour disputes, criminal complaints,
recovery suits, Central Administrative Tribunal matters, arbitration matters and any other matter
having legal implications;
4. Coordination with the ROs/BOs and Enforcement Department in legal matters including
enforcement matters;
5. Monitoring of data relating of legal cases filed by BOs due to misuse of Standard Mark;
6. Matters related to interpretation of the BIS Act, Rules and Regulations, amendments, etc.;
7. Legal vetting of notifications, agreements, MoUs, documents, notices, tenders, and other related
certification, administration and personnel matters;
8. Drafting of Reply to show-cause notices.
9. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Vigilance Department (VIG)
Vigilance Department advises Director General on vigilance related matters and is responsible for all
vigilance related activities in the Bureau in accordance with the Rules/instructions on the subject issued
by Central Vigilance Commission, DoPT etc. This, inter-alia include activities related to:
1. Preventive Vigilance (viz. streamlining of procedures, training etc.)
2. Punitive Vigilance (viz. scrutiny of complaints, investigations, disciplinary action against the officers
at fault
3. Surveillance and detection (viz. vigilance audits, surveillance inspections, scrutiny of annual property
returns
4. Vigilance Department provides support to Director General in his function as Disciplinary Authority
of Group „A‟ officers of BIS
5. Coordination with CVC,CBI and DoCA on vigilance related matters.
6. Any other work assigned by DG.
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Central Marks Department (Mechanical, Civil and Metallurgical Engineering) –
CMD (MCM)
The functions of CMD (MCM) relate to FMCS and other common activities for certification, as given
below:
FMCS Issues
1. Formulation & implementation of policy relating to FMCS
2. Planning, conduct of FMCS meetings for nominating officers for FMCS visits
3. Grant of licence, cancellation, expiry, stoppage /resumption of marking, etc., under FMCS.
Certification & other issues for Technical Departments: CED, MED, MHD, MTD, PGD, TED &
WRD
a) Review, Approval, Revision and Control of Product Manuals for certification of products
b) Proposals for Fixation & Revision of marking fee for products of above Technical Departments
c) Answering queries relating to Mandatory Certification and Quality Control Orders for products of
above Technical Departments
d) Legal, Enforcement and Vigilance matters for products of above Technical Departments
e) Answering queries relating to Parliament, Department of Consumer Affairs, National Competitive
Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Commerce, DIPP, Ministry of Steel and other
Government Departments / Ministries for products of above Technical Departments
f) Replying to DoCA on Appeal cases against BIS by Applicants/Licensees for licenses relating to
products of above Technical Departments
g) Customer Feedback and Complaints Handling for products of above Technical Departments
h) Liaison with Industry Associations for products of above Technical Departments
i) Promoting All India First Licenses/New Licenses for all products of above Technical Departments
Administrative Issues
a) Coordination with IRD to answer queries for certification and registration matters such as MRAs &
MOUs, bi-lateral and multi-lateral issues, Inter-ministerial matters; WTO / TBT matters, etc. Reply
under RE44 to customs/ports about applicability of products under mandatory certification
b) Overall coordination of work relating to mandatory certification
c) Providing information to DG, BIS on policy issues of mandatory certification/registration as
discussed in the meetings of National Competitive Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Ministry
of Commerce, etc
d) National Mirror Committee for CASCO
e) Coordination with DGFT for data of exports by FMCS licensees and other matters concerning BIS.
f) All matters concerning CB Scheme
g) All matters connected with promotion of exports of goods manufactured by Indian manufacturers
from the viewpoint of conformity assessment.
h) Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Central Marks Department (Chemicals, Food and Textiles) - CMD (CFT)
Certification and other issues for Technical Departments: FAD, CHD, PCD & TXD
a) Review, Approval, Revision and Control of Product Manuals for certification of products
b) Proposals for Fixation & Revision of marking fee for products of above Technical Departments
c) Answering queries relating to Mandatory Certification and Quality Control Orders for products of
above Technical Departments
d) Legal, Enforcement and Vigilance matters for products of above Technical Departments
e) Answering queries relating to Parliament, Department of Consumer Affairs, National Competitive
Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Commerce, DIPP, Ministry of Steel and other
Government Departments / Ministries for products of above Technical Departments
f) Replying to DoCA on Appeal cases against BIS by Applicants/Licensees for licenses relating to
products of above Technical Departments
g) Customer Feedback and Complaints Handling for products of above Technical Departments
h) Liaison with Industry Associations for products of above Technical Departments
i) Promoting All India First Licenses/New Licenses for all products of above Technical Departments
Administrative Issues
a) Overall coordination with matters concerning liaison with industry Associations
b) Overall Liaison with BIS Testing & Calibration Department including matters concerning NTH &
other outside laboratories
c) Overall liaison for work related to preparation of product manuals
d) All work relating to preparation, review, revision and control of Operating Manual for Product
Certification
e) Overall coordination for Fixation and revision as well as gazette notifications of marking fee
f) Matters pertaining to Bureau, Executive Committee and Finance Committee
g) Matters pertaining to BIS Act, Rules & Regulations
h) Certification Advisory Committee
i) Identification of training needs for product certification and conduct of training programmes
j) Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Central Marks Department (Electrical and Electronics Engineering) – CMD (EEE)
The functions of CMD (EEE) relate to “Registration” and other common certification activities of ETD
and LITD as given below:
Registration Issues
a. Formulation and implementation of policies relating to Registration Scheme
b. Grant, cancellation, expiry, etc., of registration for foreign manufacturers
Certification and other issues for Technical Departments: ETD & LITD
a) Review, Approval, Revision and Control of Product Manuals for certification of products
b) Proposals for Fixation & Revision of marking fee for products of above Technical Departments
c) Answering queries relating to Mandatory Certification and Quality Control Orders for products of
above Technical Departments
d) Legal, Enforcement and Vigilance matters for products of above Technical Departments
e) Answering queries relating to Parliament, Department of Consumer Affairs, National Competitive
Manufacturing Competitiveness Council, Ministry of Commerce, DIPP, Ministry of Steel and other
Government Departments / Ministries for products of above Technical Departments
f) Replying to DoCA on Appeal cases against BIS by Applicants/Licensees for licenses relating to
products of above Technical Departments
g) Customer Feedback and Complaints Handling for products of above Technical Departments
h) Liaison with Industry Associations for products of above Technical Departments
i) Promoting All India First Licenses/New Licenses for all products of above Technical Departments
Administrative Issues
a) Overall coordination of OSA‟s appointments
b) Computerization of product certification activities, including software for appointment and
monitoring of Outsourced Agencies for product certification work
c) Updation of BIS website and CMMS
d) Fixation and allocation of Annual Budgets and Targets for ROs & BOs
e) Monitoring of performance vis-à-vis targets and time norms of RO/BO for product certification
f) Preparation of MCR
g) Advertisements and Budget for ISI Marked products, Market share of ISI Market products, market
intelligence for substandard products/misuse of ISI Mark.
h) Overall coordination for promotion of new licences including propagation/publicity for All India first
cases
i) Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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i-CARE Department (i-CARE)
Formulation and implementation of policies in the areas of Consumer Affairs, Standard Promotions,
Enforcement and Awards/Incentive Schemes
Consumer Affairs
1. Setting targets, planning & monitoring I-care programmes in ROs
2. National Mirror Committee of ISO COPOLCO
3. Work related to ISO PC 239 and ISO PC 240.
4. Consumer Policy Advisory Committee (CPAC)
5. Complaint Handling & Management
6. Citizen Charter
7. Consumer Awareness Programme
8. Coordination with MoCA for Consumer Welfare Fund
9. Printing of New Brochures and revision of existing Brochures
10. Recognition of Consumer Organization
11. Meetings of Consumer Organizations at National level
12. Follow up actions on the meetings of consumer organizations held at National level, Regional
level and State level.
Standards Promotion
1. Educational Utilization of Standards Programmes including preparation and updation of material for
EUS, monitoring of targets etc.
2. Organizing World Standards Day
3. Organizing National Standards Day
4. State Level Committee - Coordination
5. Industry-wise conferences
6. Coordination with MoCA and other Govt. departments for implementation of Indian Standards
7. Coordination with technical experts and organization
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8. Liaison with Govt. department at Centre and State level for promoting purchase of ISI marked
products
9. Promotion of `Standard Marked‟ products
10. Inputs for publication of Standards India and its distribution
Enforcement
1. Implementing the guidelines & procedure given in Enforcement Manual.
2. Coordinating with State Implementing Authority in implementation of various Quality Control
Orders/notifications relating to Mandatory Certification.
3. Coordinate, monitor and advise ROs/BOs on search & seizure issues
5. Monitoring and follow-up of complaints till its closure
9. Implementation of Reward/Incentive Scheme
10. Monitoring and coordination of Court cases and data thereof
Rajiv Gandhi National Award and other work
Implementation of Rajiv Gandhi National Award Scheme
2. Participation in Award Committee of other organisations
3. Implementation of Suggestion Scheme
4. Implementation of Citizen Charter and reporting thereof
5. Liaison with Industry
6.Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
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Sales Department (SALES)
1. Formulation and implementation of policies pertaining to sales of Standards and Special
Publications
2. Preparation of quotations (manual/computer) for Indian standards, foreign standards (from their
respective websites) and DVDs
3. Sale of standards on the counter,
4. Generation and dispatch of renewal notices to customers for DVD
5. Generation and dispatch of invoice for DVD
6. Registration of book sellers,
7. Downloading and printing of Indian/Foreign standards as required by customers
8. Distribution of printed standards to various sales offices, other BOs, various Departments/Offices
at HQ as per their requirement,
9. Liaison with service providers for e-sale of standards, maintenance agencies for copiers
10. Liaison with ISO, IEC, DIN, JIS, BS for standards, royalty, retro-sessions, etc.
11. Reprinting of need based Indian Standards through private offset printers
12. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Public Relation Department (PR)
1. Formulation and implementation of Publicity Policy
2. Making Annual Publicity Plan& its implementation
3. Enhancing the brand image of the organization
4. Organizing Press Conferences at least 2-3 times in a year at different locations
5. Organizing publication of Articles by consumer experts/scientific community in national print
media
6. Publicity of BIS Activities through Electronic Media
7. Hoardings at prominent places in big cities/railway/bus terminals;
8. Arranging production of films; TV & Radio Spots on BIS Activities
9. Participation in various exhibitions/events/seminars;
10. Monitoring of print & electronic media to detect any adverse publicity against BIS and initiate
remedial action forthwith
11. Enhancing the brand value of `Standard Mark‟ among all stakeholders
12. Preparation of Art works for advertisements
13. Directing & guiding publicity activities at ROs/BOs
14. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Hall Marking Department (HMD)
1. Formulation of policies for improvements in the scheme primarily aiming at enhanced consumer
protection, faster service delivery, increased utilization of IT tools
2. Operation and promotion of Hallmarking Scheme
3. Coordination with Meturragical Department for improvement in the standardization
4. Monitoring and Review of Hall Marking activities of ROs/BOs
5. Recognition and de-recognition of Assaying & Hallmarking Centres (AHCs) and continuous
monitoring of their performances and maintenance of related records
6. Coordination, supervision of training programmes for BIS personnel, jewellery industry and
trade
7. Implementation of 5-year Plan scheme for central financial assistance to new AHCs in deficient
locations
8. Publicity of Hall Marking Scheme
9. Creating strong legal frame work of Hall Marking Schemes and preparation of Hall Marking
Regulations
10. Appeals, complaint handling, enforcement matters
11. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Standards, Policy and Planning Department (SPPD)
Sr
No
Activity / Function
A. Policy work relating to Standards Formulation
1 To prepare policy for functioning of Technical departments
2 To organize SAC Meeting / SMB Meetings / All DC chairman meetings
3 Monitoring of Technical departments as per BIS Rules / Standards
Formulation Manual, Quality Management Systems etc
4 To organize Technical Departt Heads (TDH) meetings
5 Inputs on Missing ISO /IEC Ballots from IR & TISD and compliance with
TDs for MCR
6 Inputs for EC Meeting and Bureau Meeting, as and when desired
B. Planning Work relating to coordination between TDs wrt Targets,
AAP / RFD Targets, MCR, Plan Schemes etc
7 To supervise implementation of XII Plan scheme
8 To prepare MCR /KPP/ DGs DO letter /DO letters
9 Processing of delegation proposals (BIS & outside) and work relating to
screening committee
10 Inputs for Annual Report from all TDH for P & C
11 Inputs for Planning and Dev. Adv Committee (PDAC),Annual Action Plan
(AAP), monitoring of targets given in AAP
12 Inputs for RFD, monitoring of targets given in RFD
C. Standards coordination for Common Computer Software for CMD
matters, drafts man etc
13 Monitoring working of Publications & Foreign languages Department
14 Monitoring of BIS website wrt Program of work and all matters pertaining
to standardization departments
15 Coordination with CMD, ROs / BOs etc as and when necessary
16 Coordination with SP & CAD (COPOLCO, Citizen Charter, Time norms,
Brochures etc) as and when desired
17 Common cell for Drafts man
18. Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
311
25
International Relations &Technical
Information Services Department (IR&TISD)
1. Projecting and safeguarding `National Interests‟ at international forums.
2. Participate in policy making functions of international standardization organizations (ISO &
IEC) and in regional cooperation programmes /standardization bodies (like PASC & SARSO);
3. Coordinate with technical departments with regard to participation in international and regional
standardization activities;
4. Carry out functions of WTO-TBT Enquiry Point and coordinate and interact with various
Ministries on trade related issues concerning technical regulations and standards such as TBT,
NTMS, NAMA, etc;
5. Engage in bilateral and multilateral cooperation programmes (MoUs& MRAs) with the National
Standards Bodies of various countries;
6. Provide Technical Information Services to industry, importers, exporters, individuals and
government agencies in response to their enquiries and to act as the sponsoring authority in
registering applications with international institutions requesting for Issuer Identification Number
(IIN), Institution Identification Codes (IIC), Registered Application Provider Identifier (RID),
and World Manufacturer Identifier (WMI) Code.
7. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Foreign Languages & Publication Department (FNL & PUB)
1. Formulation and implementation of policies relating to translation of Indian
Standards/Specialized Publication into Foreign languages and vice-versa
2. Composing of Indian Standards (soft copies) and online publication in Gazette.
3. Compilation and publication of BIS Catalogue
4. Protection of Copyrightsof Indian Standards/Special Publications
5. Arranging translation of requisite documents of foreign languages into English from outside
agencies
6. Translation ofrequisite documents in French & German
7. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
313
27
Civil Engineering Departments (CED)
Scope: Standardization in field of Civil Engineering including structural engineering, building materials and
components, planning, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering structures and built
environment, construction practices, safety in building; but excluding those subjects which specifically relate
to Water Resources Development and Management
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level: Sectional Committee No. of
Standards 1 CED 2 Cement And Concrete Sectional Committee 135 2 CED 3 Sanitary Appliances And Water Fittings Sectional Committee 73 3 CED 4 Building Limes And Gypsum Products Sectional Committee 66 4 CED 5 Flooring, Wall Finishing And Roofing Sectional Committee 74 5 CED 6 Stones Sectional Committee 43 6 CED 7 Structural Engineering And Structural Sections Sectional Committee 61 7 CED 9 Timber And Timber Stores Sectional Committee 154 8 CED
11 Doors, Windows And Shutter Sectional Committee 39
9 CED
12 Functional Requirements In Buildings Sectional Committee 24
10 CED
13 Building Construction Practices Sectional Committee 96
11 CED
15 Builders‟ Hardware Sectional Committee 42
12 CED
20 Wood And Other Lignocellulosic Products Sectional Committee 106
13 CED
22 Fire Fighting Sectional Committee 128
14 CED
24 Public Health Engineering Sectional Committee 61
15 CED
29 Construction Management (Including Safety In Construction) Sectional
Committee 29
16 CED
30 Clay And Stabilized Products For Construction Sectional Committee 28
17 CED
35 Furniture Sectional Committee 63
18 CED
36 Fire Safety Sectional Committee 38
19 CED
37 Structural Safety Sectional Committee 6
20 CED
38 Special Structures Sectional Committee 10
21 CED
39 Earthquake Engineering Sectional Committee 12
22 CED
41 Water-Proofing And Damp-Proofing Sectional Committee 31
23 CED
43 Soil And Foundation Engineering Sectional Committee 126
24 CED
44 Methods Of Measurement Of Works Of Civil Engineering (Excluding
Water Resources Development Division) Sectional Committee 29
25 CED
46 National Building Code Sectional Committee 11
314
28
26 CED
47 Ports, Harbours And Offshore Installations Sectional Committee 11
27 CED
48 Rock Mechanics Sectional Committee 52
28 CED
50 Plastic Piping Systems Sectional Committee 84
29 CED
51 Planning, Housing And Prefabricated Construction Sectional Committee 46
30 CED
53 Cement Matrix Products Sectional Committee 90
31 CED
54 Concrete Reinforcement Sectional Committee 14
32 CED
55 Sieves, Sieving And Other Sizing Methods Sectional Committee 18
33 CED
56 Hill Area Development Engineering Sectional Committee 7
34 CED
57 Cyclone Resistant Structures Sectional Committee 2
35 CED
58 Sustainability In Building Construction Sectional Committee -
- Total 1809
36 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
29
Mechanical Engineering Department (MED)
Scope: Standardization in the field of Mechanical Engineering covering Boilers and Pressure Vessels,
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning, Non-Conventional Energy Sources, Material handling Systems and
Equipments, Chemical Engineering Plants and Equipments, Construction Plant and Machinery, Pumps
&Handpumps, Compressors, Blowers, Gas Cylinders, Security Equipments, Mining Equipments,
Printing Machinery, Sewing Machines, Water Well Drilling, Photographic Equipments, Utensils and
domestic hardware, Oil and gas burning appliances, wire ropes and wire products, Gaskets and packing.
Methods and Equipments for underground gasification of lignite and coal bed methane, Mechanical
equipments for Petroleum, Petro-chemical and Natural Gas Industriesand Energy Management Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level: Sectional Committee No. of
Standards 1 MED 1 Boilers And Pressure Vessels Sectional Committee 17 2 MED 3 Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Sectional Committee 34 3 MED 4 Non-Conventional Energy Sources Sectional Committee 16 4 MED 6 Continuous Bulk Conveying, Elevating, Hoisting Aerial
Ropeways And Related Equipment Sectional Committee 79
5 MED 7 Material Handling Systems And Equipment Sectional Committee 106 6 MED 8 Mining Techniques And Equipment Sectional Committee 67 7 MED 10 Wire Ropes And Wire Products Sectional Committee 47 8 MED 14 Cranes, Lifting Chains And Related Equipment Sectional
Committee 72
9 MED 16 Gas Cylinders Sectional Committee 67 10 MED 17 Chemical Engineering Plants And Related Equipment Sectional
Committee 134
11 MED 18 Construction Plant And Machinery Sectional Committee 47 12 MED 20 Pumps Sectional Committee 43 13 MED 21 Diamond Core And Waterwell Drilling Sectional Committee 31 14 MED 22 Compressors, Blowers And Exhausters Sectional Committee 25 15 MED 23 Domestic And Commercial Gas BurningAppliances (Pressure
Type) Sectional Committee 22
16 MED 24 Security Equipment Sectional Committee 17 17 MED 25 Printing Machinery Sectional Committee 10 18 MED 26 Oil Burning Appliances Sectional Committee 16 19 MED 27 Handpumps Sectional Committee 4 20 MED 28 Mechanical Vibration And Shock Sectional Committee 57 21 MED 29 Sewing Machines Sectional Committee 62 22 MED 30 Gaskets And Packing Sectional Committee 35 23 MED 32 Photographic Equipment Sectional Committee 82 24 MED 33 Utensils, Cutlery And Domestic Hardware Sectional Committee 56 25 MED 37 Methods And Equipments For Underground Gasification Of Lignite
And Coal Bed Methane Sectional Committee 0
26 MED 38 Mechanical Equipment For Petroleum Sectional Committee 2 27 MED 39 Energy Management Sectional Committee 1
- Total 1149
28 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
315
30
Medical Equipment and Hospital Planning Department (MHD)
Scope: Standardization in the field of Medical Equipment, Surgical Dressings, Artificial limbs, Rehabilitation
Equipment Diagnostic Kits, Veterinary Surgery instruments, Dental Equipment, Laboratory Instruments and
Equipments, P.O.U. Water Purification System, Hospital Biomedical Waste Management and Infection Control,
Medical Bio-technology & Medical Nano-technology, Hospital Planning and Health Care Services.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level:
S.No. Comm.
No. Title No. of standards
1 MHD 1 Surgical Instruments Sectional Committee 112
2 MHD 2 Orthopaedic Instruments, Implants And Accessories Sectional
Committee 128
3 MHD 3 Obstetric And Gynaecological Instruments And Appliances
Sectional Committee 60
4 MHD 4 Ear, Nose And Throat Surgery Instruments Sectional Committee 84
5 MHD 5 Ophthalmic Instruments And Appliances Sectional Committee 72
6 MHD 6 Thoracic And Cardiovascular Surgery Instruments Sectional
Committee 42
7 MHD 7 Neurosurgery Instruments Implants And Accessories Sectional
Committee
37
8 MHD 8 Dentistry Sectional Committee 171
9 MHD 9 Artificial Limbs, Rehabilitation Appliances And Equipment For
The Disabled Sectional Committee 105
10 MHD
10 Medical Laboratory Instruments Sectional Committee 42
11 MHD
11 Anaesthetic, Resuscitation And Allied Equipment Sectional
Committee 46
12 MHD
12 Hospital Equipment Sectional Committee 63
13 MHD
13 Veterinary Hospital Planning And Surgical Intruments Sectional
Committee 17
14 MHD
14 Hospital Planning Sectional Committee 22
15 MHD
15 Electro-medical Equipment Sectional Committee 29
16 MHD
16 Surgical Dressings &Desposable Products Sectional Committee 50
17 MHD
17 Health Informatics Sectional Committee 2
18 MHD
18 Imaging & Radiotherapy Equipment Sectional Committee 21
19 MHD
19 Immuno-Biological Diagnostic Kits Sectional Committee 13
20 MHD
20 Medical Biotechnology And Nanotechnology Sectional Committee NIL
21 MHD
21 Hospital Bio Medical Waste Management And Infection Control
Sectional Committee NIL
316
31
22 MHD
22 Water Purification System Sectional Committee 01
Total 1117
23 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
32
Production and General Engineering Department (PGD)
Scope: Standardization in the field of “Production engineering and general engineering such as
engineering drawings, screw threads, fasteners, transmission devices, weights and
measures, engineering metrology, ergonomics, bearings and tribology, gears, horology,
machine tools, hand tools, cutting tools, pneumatic tools, fluid power systems,
meteorological instruments, mountaineering equipment, arms & ammunition for civilian
use, automation in manufacturing and robotics and consumer products & allied
equipment
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level: Sectional Committee No. of
Standards 1 PGD 01 Basic Standards 28 2 PGD 04 Metal Forming Machines 78 3 PGD 08 Pneumatic Tools 34 4 PGD 09 Abrasives 62 5 PGD 13 Bearing 61 6 PGD 14 Consumer Products And Allied Equipments 55 7 PGD 15 Ergonomics 7 8 PGD 16 Fluid Power 95 9 PGD 17 Fluid Power Fluid Power Fittings, Hoses And Hose Assemblies 58 10 PGD 18 Industrial And Production Automation Systems And Robotics 19 11 PGD 19 Lubricating Equipment 28 12 PGD 20 Engineering Standards 50 13 PGD 21 Meteorological 36 14 PGD 22 Educational Instruments And Equipment 183 15 PGD 23 Horology 45 16 PGD 24 Drawings 92 17 PGD 25 Engineering Metrology 116 18 PGD 26 Weights And Measures 48 19 PGD 27 Mountaineering Equipment 36 20 PGD 28 Arms And Ammunition For Civilian Use 20 21 PGD 31 Bolts Nuts And Fasteners Accessories 177 22 PGD 32 Cutting Tools 251 23 PGD 33 Transmission Devices 102 24 PGD 34 Hand Tools 197 25 PGD 35 Machine Tools, Machine Tool Elements And Holding Devices 195
Total 2073
26 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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317
33
Transport Engineering Department (TED)
Scope:
“Standardization in the field of transport engineering including air, water, road and rail transport; diesel
engines for stationary application, freight containers, transport packaging, etc”.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level:
Sectional Committee No. of
standards 1 TED 2 Automotive Primemovers Transmission Systems And Internal
Combustion Engines 127
2 TED 4 Automotive Braking Systems, Vehicle Testing, Steering And
Performance Evaluation 73
3 TED 6 Automotive Body, Chassis, Accessories And Garage Equipment 49
4 TED 7 Automotive Tyres, Tubes And Rims 45
5 TED 11 Automotive Electrical Equipment And Instruments 77
6 TED 12 Freight Container And Pallets 45
7 TED 14 Aircraft, Space Vehicles, Air Cargo Handling And Aircraft
Electrical Equipment 148
8 TED 16 Bicycles 28
9 TED 17 Shipbuilding 138
10 TED 18 Inland, Harbour Crafts And Fishing Vessels 73
11 TED 19 Marine Engineering And Safety Aids 72
12 TED 21 Automotive Springs And Suspension Systems 29
13 TED 22 Transport Tractors, Trailers And Industrial Trucks 81
14 TED 24 Transport Packages And Packaging Codes 81
15 TED 26 Automotive Vehicles Running On Non – Conventional Energy
Sources 17
16 TED 27 Electric And Hybrid Vehicles 1
17 TED 28 Intelligent Transport Systems 1
Total 1085
18 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
318
34
Water Resources Department (WRD)
Scope:
Standardization in the field of water resources development and management; to include activities
covering utilization of water resources for all uses. In regard to drinking and industrial water supply, the
work shall be confined to making the raw water available for treatment and distribution. However,
special publication for water management shall include all facets of technology and engineering covering
entire hydrologic cycle. In regard to water for hydroelectric uses, the work shall include planning and
design of hydroelectric development and powerhouse structures but may not include generation,
transmission and distribution equipment.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level:
S. No.
Sec. Comm.
No. Title No. of
Standards 1 WRD 1 Hydrometry 71 2 WRD 3 Ground Water and Related Investigations 24 3 WRD 5 Geological Investigations and Sub-Surface Exploration 26 4 WRD 6 Water Resources Planning, Management and Evaluation 24 5 WRD 8 Foundations and Foundation Treatment 11 6 WRD 9 Dams and Spillways 40 7 WRD 10 Reservoirs and Lakes 14 8 WRD 12 Hydraulic Gates and Valves 29 9 WRD 13 Canals and Cross Drainage Works 51 10 WRD 14 Water Conductor Systems 37 11 WRD 15 Hydroelectric Power House Structures 16 12 WRD 16 Hydraulic Structures Instrumentation 21 13 WRD 21 Safety in Construction, Operation and Maintenance of River
Valley Projects 12
14 WRD 22 Flood Management, Erosion Management and Diversion
Works
25
15 WRD 23 Measurement and Cost Analysis of Works for River Valley
Projects 35
16 WRD 24 Environmental Assessment and Management of Water
Resources Projects 3
17 WRD 27 Handbook for Water Resources Management
Secretarial functions at International level include standardization in following areas of work:
18 ISO/ TC 113 Hydrometry 10 19 ISO/ TC113/
SC1 Velocity area methods 18
20 ISO/ TC113/SC6 Sediment transport 9
Total 476
21 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
319
35
Management and Systems Department (MSD)
Scope: Standardization in the field of Quality management systems, statistical quality control, management and
productivity, documentation and information, various services including banking and financial services,
social responsibility, education, tourism and related services, psychological assessment, brand valuation,
rating services, product recall, consumer product safety, sustainability in event management, competence
standards, and conformity assessment.
Functions of standardization include work in the following areas at national level:
Sl.No. Sectional
Committee Title No. of
Standards
1. MSD 2 Quality Management Sectional Committee 25
2. MSD 3 Statistical Methods for Quality and Reliability Sectional
Committee
51
3. MSD 4 Management and Productivity Sectional Committee 25
4. MSD 5 Documentation and Information Sectional Committee 56
5. MSD 6 Publications and Graphic Technology Sectional
Committee 24
6. MSD 7 Banking and Financial Services Sectional Committee 31
7. MSD 9 Education, Education Services and other related Services
Sectional Committee Nil
8. MSD 10 Social Responsibility Sectional Committee 3
9. MSD 12 Resource Management Sectional Committee 1
10. MSD 13 Tourism and related services Sectional Committee Nil
Total 216
11. Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
320
36
Metallurgical Engineering Department (MTD)
Scope: Standardization in the field of metallurgy and metallurgical engineering including ferrous and non-ferrous
metals, alloys and their products, ores and minerals, foundry, refractories, powder metallurgy, heat treatment,
corrosion protection, metallic coating (excluding paints, pigments and enameling), and welding (excluding
electrical welding equipment) and Nanomaterials& Technologies. Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level Sectional Committee e No.of
standards 1 MTD 3 Mechanical Testing Of Metals Sectional Committee
71 2 MTD 4 Wrought Steel Products Sectional Committee
115 3 MTD 5 Ferro Alloys Sectional Committee 32 4 MTD 6 Pig Iron And Cast Iron Sectional Committee 50 5 MTD 7 Light Metals And Their Alloys Sectional Committee 82 6 MTD 8 Copper And Copper Alloys Sectional Committee 85 7 MTD 9 Lead, Zinc, Cadmium, Tin, Antimony And Their Alloys Sectional
Committee 35
8 MTD 10 Precious Metals Sectional Committee 56 9 MTD 11 Welding General And Its Application Sectional Committee 106 10 MTD 13 Ores And Raw Materials Sectional Committee 66
11 MTD 14 Foundry And Steel Casting Sectional Committee 118 12 MTD 15 Refractories Sectional Committee 90 13 MTD 16 Alloy Steels And Forgings Sectional Committee
114 14 MTD 19 Steel Tubes, Pipes And Fittings Sectional Committee 36 15 MTD 21 Non-Destructive Testing Sectional Committee 56 16 MTD 22 Metallography And Heat Treatment Sectional Committee 39 17 MTD 24 Corrosion Protection And Finishes Sectional Committee 125 18 MTD 25 Powder Metallurgical Materials And Products Sectional Committee 61 19 MTD 26 Industrial Fuel Fired Furnaces Sectional Committee 15 20 MTD 30 Sponge Iron And Smelting Reduction Sectional Committee 19 21 MTD 32 Metal Containers Sectional Committee 52 22 MTD 33 Nanotechnologies Sectional Committee 05 23 MTD 34 Methods Of Chemical Analysis Sectional Committee 217
Total 1645
24. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG Total
321
37
Electrotechnical Departments (ETD)
Scope:
Standardization in the field of electrical power generation, transmission, distribution and utilization
equipment, and insulating materials, winding wires, measuring and process control instruments and primary
and secondary batteries. Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level: Sectional Committee No. of
Standards
1. ETD 1 Basic Electrotechnical Standards 79
2. ETD 02 Solid Electrical Insulating Materials And
Insulating Systems 143
3. ETD 03 Fluids For Electrotechnical Applications 29
4. ETD 06 Electrical Insulators And Accessories 48
5. ETD 7 Low Voltage Switchgear &Controlgear 26
6. ETD 8 High Voltage Switchgear And Controlgear 33
7. ETD 9 Power Cables 112
8. ETD 10 Primary Cells And Batteries 9
9. ETD 11 Secondary Cells And Batteries 31
10. ETD 12 Measuring Equipment For Basic Electrical Quantities 40
11. ETD 13 Equipment For Electrical Energy Measurement And
Load Control 25
12. ETD 14 Electrical Wiring Accessories 43
13. ETD 15 Rotating Machinery 89
14. ETD 16 Transformers 42
15. ETD 18 Industrial Process Measurement And Control 92
16. ETD 19 High Voltage Engineering 18
17. ETD 20 Electrical Installations 49
18. ETD 21 Electric Welding Equipment 15
19. ETD 22 Electrical Apparatus For Explosive Atmospheres 40
20. ETD 23 Electric Lamps And Their Auxiliaries 61
21. ETD 24 Illumination Engineering And Luminaires 51
22. ETD 25 Lifts And Escallators 11
23. ETD 28 Solar Photovoltaic Energy Systems 19
24. ETD 29 Power Capacitors 27
25. ETD 30 Surge Arresters 4
26. ETD 31 Power Electronics 16
27. ETD 32 Electrical Appliances 96
28. ETD 33 Winding Wires 74
29. ETD 34 Instrument Transformers 14
30. ETD 35 Power Systems Relays 41
31. ETD 36 Tools And Equipment For Live Working 14
32. ETD 37 Conductors And Accessories For Overhead Lines 25
33. ETD 39 Fuses 21
34. ETD 40 Hvdc Power Systems 8
35. ETD 42 Wind Turbines 0
36. ETD 43 Standardization Of Environmental Aspects For Electrical And Electronic
Products 0
37. ETD 44 Safety Of Machinery 0
322
38
38. ETD 45 Power Quality 0
39. ETD 46 Grid Integration Of Renewables 0
- Total 1445
40 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
39
Electronics and Information Technology Department (LITD)
Scope: To prepare Standards in the field of Electronics & Information Technology. To advise on Electronics &
Information Technology keeping in view of the National interest and priority. As the Information Technology is
frequently changing so we have to keep track of recent technological development and have to update standards
accordingly. Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order,
2012, Set Top Box, I T Security, Smart grid, Mobile phone are latest issue in the field of Electonics&Inormation
Technology. Liaison with IEC/ISO Committees.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level:
Sectional Committee No. of
standards 1 LITD
01 Environmental Testing Procedures 119
2 LITD
02 Reliability Of Electronic And Electrical Components And
Equipment 45
3 LITD
03 Electromechanical Components And Mechanical Structures For
Electronic Equipment 146
4 LITD
04 Electron Tubes And Display Devices 56
5 LITD
05 Electronic Components And Module 459
6 LITD
06 Wires, Cables, Waveguides &
Accessories 97
7 LITD
07 Audio, Video And Multimedia Systems &Equipments
165
8 LITD
08 Electronic Measuring Instruments, Systems And Accessories 103
9 LITD
09 Electromagnetic Compatibility 57
10 LITD
10 Power System Control And Associated Communications 32
11 LITD
11 Fibre Optics, Fibres, Cables And Devices 29
12 LITD
12 Transmitting Equipment For Radio Communication 30
13 LITD
13 Information And Communication Technologies 17
14 LITD
14 Software And System Engineering 49
15 LITD
15 Data Management, Document Processing And Programming
Languages 04
16 LITD
16 Computer Hardware, Peripherals And Identification Cards 58
17 LITD
17 Information Systems Security And Biometrics 18
18 LITD
18 E-Governance NIL
19 LITD
19 E-Learning 07
323
40
20 LITD
20 Indian Language Technologies And Products
07
21 LITD
22 Geospatial Information NIL
22 LITD
23 Coding And Processing Of Audio, Picture, Multimedia And
Hypermedia Information
NIL
Total 1498
23. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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Chemical Department (CHD)
Scope: a) Chemicals and Chemical products including Photographic materials, Electroplating chemicals,
Paints and related products, Glass, Ceramicwares, Soaps and Other Surface Active Agents, Lac and
Lac Products, Industrial Gases, Explosives and Pyrotechnics, Water Quality for industrial purposes,
Thermal Insulation, and Nuclear Materials. b) Paper, Stationery items, Leather, Leather Products, Footwear and Brushware. c) Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Management, Environment Protection, Waste
Management and Chemical Hazards.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national
level: Sectional committees No. of
Standards 1 CHD 1 Inorganic Chemicals 192 2 CHD 5 Electroplating Chemicals And Photographic Materials 74 3 CHD 6 Industrial Gases 15 4 CHD 8 Occupational Safety & Health And Chemical Hazards 122 5 CHD 9 Ceramicware 50 6 CHD 10 Glass, Glassware And Laboratoryware 151 7 CHD 13 Water Quality For Industrial Purposes 33 8 CHD 14 Printing Inks, Stationery And Allied Products 56 9 CHD 15 Paper And Its Products 134 10 CHD 17 Leather, Tanning Materials And Allied Products 122 11 CHD 19 Footwear 59 12 CHD 20 Paints, Varnishes And Related Products 189 13 CHD 23 Lac, Lac Products And Polishes 35 14 CHD 24 Brushware 34 15 CHD 25 Soaps And Other Surface Active Agents 50 16 CHD 26 Explosives And Pyrotechnics 64 17 CHD 27 Thermal Insulation 48 18 CHD 30 Nuclear Energy For Peaceful Applications 9 19 CHD 32 Environment Protection & Waste Management (Excluding
Biomedical And Nuclear Waste) 132
20 CHD 34 Environmental Management 16 Functions At International Level Include Standardization In Following
Areas Of Work:
21 ISO/TC
120 Leather Secretariat
22 ISO/TC
120/SC1 Raw Hides And Skins, Including Pickled Pelts ------do------
23 ISO/TC
120/SC2 Tanned Leather ------do------
24 ISO/TC
120/SC2 Leather Products ------do------
25 ISO/TC
120/WG 1 Terminology ------do------
- Total 1585
26 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
324
42
Food And Agriculture Department (FAD)
Scope:
Standardization in the field of Food, Feed and Agriculture produce covering Food and Feed chain from
primary production to consumption. This also includes Agricultural inputs, Agriculture Machinery,
Management, Animal keeping and husbandry, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Food Processing, Food and
Feed Safety Management, Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture, Drinking water and Ayurveda.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level: Sectional Committee No. of Standards 1 FAD 1 Pesticides and Pesticides Residue Analysis 354 2 FAD 2 Sugar Industry 35 3 FAD 3 Apiary Industry 17 4 FAD 4 Tobacco and Tobacco Products 29 5 FAD 5 Animal Husbandry, Feeds and Equipment 150 6 FAD 6 Stimulant Foods 53 7 FAD 7 Soil Quality and Fertilizers 67 8 FAD 8 Food additives 96 9 FAD 9 Spices and Condiments 48 10 FAD 10 Processed Fruits and Vegetable Products 79 11 FAD 11 Agricultural tractors and power tillers 63 12 FAD 12 Fish, Fisheries and Aquaculture 33 13 FAD 13 Oils and Oilseeds 76 14 FAD 14 Drinks and Drinking Water 37 15 FAD 15 Food hygiene, safety management and other systems 87 16 FAD 16 Foodgrains, Starches & Ready To Eat Foods 210 17 FAD 17 Farm Irrigation And Drainage Systems 41 18 FAD 18 Slaughter House and Meat Industry 79 19 FAD 19 Dairy Products and Equipment 123 20 FAD 20 Agriculture and Food Processing Equipments 53 21 FAD 21 Farm Implements and Machinery 148 22 FAD 22 Agricultural Systems and Management 6 23 FAD 23 Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture 9 24 FAD 24 Specialized Products 3 25 FAD 26 Ayurveda - Functions at International level include standardization in following areas
of work:
26 ISO/TC
34/SC 7 Spices, culinary herbs and condiments Secretariat
- Total 1896
27 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
325
43
Petroleum, Coal and related Products Department (PCD)
Scope: Standardization in the field of petroleum & petroleum products; lubricants; natural gas; bio-fuels; bitumen, tar and
their products; coal & coal based products; organic chemicals; alcohols & allied products; dye-intermediates;
plastics; adhesives; toys & sports goods; rigid, semi-rigid & flexible plastics containers; rubber; cosmetics and
natural & synthetic fragrance materials.
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national level: Sectional Committee No. of Standards 1 PCD 1 Methods Of Measurement And Test For Petroleum,
Petroleum Products And Lubricants 152
2 PCD 3 Petroleum And Their Related Products 53 3 PCD 6 Bitumen, Tar And Their Products 48 4 PCD 7 Solid Mineral Fuels 45 5 PCD 9 Organic Chemicals Alcohols & Allied Products And
Dye Intermediates 214
6 PCD 12 Plastics 319 7 PCD 13 Rubber And Rubber Products 229 8 PCD 18 Natural And Synthetic Fragrance Materials 88 9 PCD 19 Cosmetics 81 10 PCD 21 Plastics Containers 41 11 PCD 25 Lubricants And Their Related Products 80
Total 1350
12 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
326
44
Textiles Department (TXD)
Scope:
Standardization in the field of textiles covering natural and man-made fibres and their products,
dyestuffs, textile speciality chemicals, textile machinery, technical textiles and textile protective
clothing
Functions include standardization in following areas of work at national
level: Sectional Committees
No. of
standards
1 TXD 01 Physical Methods Of Test 94 2 TXD 03 Jute And Jute Products 54 3 TXD 04 Wool, Wool Products And Textile Floor Coverings 44 4 TXD 05 Chemical Methods Of Test 153 5 TXD 07 Textiles Speciality Chemicals And Dye Stuffs 58 6 TXD 08 Handloom And Khadi 82 7 TXD 09 Cordage 42 8 TXD 10 Hosiery 40 9 TXD 12 Narrow Fabrics, Webbings And Braids 35 10 TXD 13 Textile Materials For Aerospace Purposes 31 11 TXD 14 Machinery For Yarn And Fabric Manufacture 170 12 TXD 18 Textiles Materials For Marine/Finishing Purposes 39 13 TXD 20 Made-Up Textiles (Including Ready-Made Garments) 38 14 TXD 21 Dyeing, Finishing And Allied Machinery And Accessories 15 15 TXD 23 Textile Materials Made From Polyolefin (Excluding Cordage) 12 16 TXD 25 Coir And Coir Products 24 17 TXD 28 Silk And Silk Products 21 18 TXD 30 Geosynthetics 27 19 TXD31 Man-Made Fibres, Cotton And Their Products 71 20 TXD32 Textiles Protective Clothing 28 21 TXD33 Industrial Fabrics 38 22 TXD34 Technical Textiles For Buildtech Applications 4 23 TXD35 Technical Textiles For Agrotech Applications 2 24 TXD36 Technical Textiles For Medtech Applications 11
Total 1133
25 Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG
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327
45
National Institute of Training for Standardization (NITS)
1. Organizing training programmes for induction, promotion and skill upgradation
2. Organizing and conducting Training in the fields of Certification, Standardization, Testing &
Calibration, Management Systems, Hallmarking and Consumer Protection covering the
following:
a. Reviewing the existing training modules for field related trainings and their up-dation in line
with the latest development in that field
b. Coordinating, organizing and conducting training programs related to their field for BIS
(review/ refresher programs)/ outsiders
c. Faculty for the above training programs
d. Maintaining panel of external/ BIS faculty in the field/ Empanelment of new faculty in the
field and grading of the same
e. Research Functions at International, Regional and National Level and Functions being done
by other bodies in this field
f. Development of new training modules /special customised training programs
g. Organizing National level seminars/conferences
h. Liaison with other organizations at National/International level in the field
3. Planning, Coordination and Execution of all functions related to Training in BIS for BIS and
outside organizations / personnel including preparing weekly/Annual Training Calendar.
4. International Training Programmes in the respective fields
5. Conducting qualifying examinations for confirmation of Scientists on probation.
6. Coordination with international organizations/agencies relating to training
7. Any other work assigned by Activity Head / DG.
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Testing & Calibration (Policy, Planning & Coordination) (T&C – PP&C)
1. Formulation and implementation of policy on BIS Labs
2. Resource Management for all BIS Labs
3. Training activities, including training of OSLs and licensees
4. Management Reviews of BIS Labs
5. Issues related to building/ constructions/ maintenance related to BIS Labs
6. In-sourcing of extra premises of BIS Labs
7. Disciplinary and Vigilance matters of all group B, C & D staff posted in BIS Labs.
8. Coordination with all BIS labs for NABL accreditation /Renewal of accreditation
9. Centralized purchase beyond the power of Head (Lab)
10. Lab Recognition Scheme for BIS Recognized Labs- recognition and de-
recognition, inclusion/ deletion from scope, supervision work of OSL audits, supervisory
audits to OSLs
11.Coordination with outside agencies like APEDA/ EIC/ NPL/ NTH etc.
12.Fixation of testing charges
13.Empanelment of auditors (external and from BIS) for lab audits
14.Coordinate QA activities/ ILC / PT in BIS Labs and OSLs
15.Planning and execution of Internal audits of BIS Labs
16.Lab modernization program and review
17.Unified Test Report format
18.Complaints management (Related to BIS Labs & OSLs) and compilation of/ actions on
feedback received w.r.t test reports
19.Coordination with other BIS Departments (like Certification, std. formulation etc.)
20.Any other work assigned by Activity Head/DG
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ANNEX-II to BIS/DGO(336)/2014
In supersession of all earlier orders, the following arrangement with respect to
work of Activity Heads at Hqs. shall come into force with immediate effect.
1. ADG (AP) shall report to DG.
2. CMD-I, CMD-II and CMD-III shall report to Scientist-G & Chief
(Certification). Scientist-G & Chief (Certification) shall report to DG.
3. CED, MED, MHD, PGD, TED, WRD, MSD, MTD, ETD, LITD, CHD, FAD,
PCD, TXD, IR&TISD & Publications & Foreign Languages shall report to
Scientist-G & Chief (Standardization). Scientist-G & Chief (Standardization) shall report to DG.
4. PP&C (T&C), Central T&C, NRO T&C, ERO T&C, WRO T&C, SRO T&C,
BNBO T&C shall report to Scientist-G & Chief (T&C). PTBO T&C and
GHBO T&C shall report to ERO T&C. Scientist-G & Chief (T&C) shall report
to DG.
5. Vigilance department shall report to CVO. CVO shall report to DG
6. Finance and Account departments shall report to DDGF. DDGF shall report to
DG.
7. Administration, General Services, HRD, Establishment, Bureau Secretariat,
Library & Hindi Deptt. shall report to DDGA. DDGA shall report to DG.
8. HMD shall report to DDG (HP). DDG (HP) shall report to DG.
9. ICARE, Sales & Distribution, PR & Printing Cell shall report to DDG (i-Care).
DDG (i-Care) shall report to DG.
10. NITS shall report to DDG (TI). DDG (TI) shall report to DG.
11. P&C & MSCD shall report to DDG (PP&C). DDG (PP&C) shall report to DG
through ADG for P&C and shall report to DG for MSCD.
12. DRL shall report to ADG.
13. PMW shall report to DDG (PMW). DDG (PMW) shall report to DG.
14. ITSD shall report to DG.
ANNEX-III to BIS/DGO(336)/2014
In supersession of all earlier orders, the following arrangement with respect to
work of Activity Heads at HODs at ROs/BOs/IOs shall come into force with immediate
effect.
1 HRBO, CHBO(MCM), CHBO(FCT), PRBO, LKBO, KNBO and DHBO shall
report to DDGN. DDGN shall report to DG.
2. CNBO(FCT), CNBO(MCM), BNBO, CBBO, HYBO, KOBO and VZBO shall
report to DDGS. DDGS shall report to DG.
3. MUBO(MCM), MUBO(EEE), AHBO, PNBO, NGBO and RJBO shall report to
DDGW. DDGW shall report to DG.
4. KKBO, DSBO, BHBO, GHBO, PTBO, JSBO, BSBO and IO-R shall report to
DDGE. DDGE shall report to DG.
5. DLBO(MCM), DLBO(EEE), FRBO, GZBO, BPBO and JPBO shall report to
DDGC. DDGC shall report to DG.
6. P&C Department at Headquarters shall be responsible for coordinating the work
of all Regional/Branch Offices.
ADG (AP) C.V.O.Sc. G & Chief
(Cert)Sc. G & Chief (Stds)
Sc. F & DDG
(PP&C)
Sc. F & DDG (i-
Care)
Sc. F & DDG
(HM)
Sc. G & DDG
(PMW)DDG (Admin) DDG (Fin)
DDG
(TI)
Sc. G & Chief (T
& C)
─ Legal Deptt ─Vigilance Deptt ─CMD-I ─Standards, Policy &
Planning
─P&C ─i-Care ─HM ─PMW ─Bureau Sectt ─Accounts ─ITS ─NITS T&C - PP&C
─ P&C ─CMD-II ─IR &TISD ─MSCD ─Sales ─HRD ─Finance
─CMD-III ─Publications & Foreign
Languages
─PR ─Estt Deptt
─14 TDS ─Admin Deptt
● CED ─General Services
Deptt
● MED ─HINDI
● MHD ─LIBRARY
● PGD
● TED
● WRD
● MSD
● MTD
● ETD
● LITD
● CHD
● FAD
● PCD
● TXD
NOTE: P&C & MSCD will function under DDG (PP&C). All the documents of P&C Deptt will be routed through ADG (AP) to DG and documents of MSCD will be routed directly through DDG (PP&C) to DG.
DIRECTOR GENERAL
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS ANNEX-IV
Organization Chart (Headquarters)
ANNEX-V
PP&C
Sc. F & DDGC Sc. G & DDGW Sc. G & DDGN Sc. G & DDGS Sc. F & DDGE
DLBO(MCM) MUBO(EEE) HRBO CNBO(FCT) KKBO
DLBO(EEE) MUBO(MCM) CHBO(MCM) CNBO(MCM) DSBO
BPBO AHBO CHBO(FCT) BNBO BHBO
GZBO PNBO PRBO CBBO GHBO
JPBO NGBO DHBO HYBO PTBO
FRBO RJBO KPBO KOBO JSBO
LKBO VZBO BSBO GHBO T&C
IO-R PTBO T&CERO T&C
BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS
DIRECTOR GENERAL
Sc. G & Chief (T &C)/ T&C-PP&C
CENTRAL T&C
NRO T&C
SRO T&C
WRO T&C
BNBO T&C
Organization Chart For Field Offices