About CSIR — National Institute of Evaluation Services (NIES)
The National Institute of Evaluation Services (NIES) functions under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India’s largest publicly funded multidisciplinary R&D organisation, under the Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of India.
Vision & Mission
CSIR’s national vision — The Innovation Engine of India (भारत का नवाचार इंजन) — drives laboratories and units across biological, chemical, engineering, information, and physical sciences. NIES complements this ecosystem through evaluation services, quality frameworks, administration, and technical support that strengthen institutional accountability and programme outcomes.
Organisational Context
CSIR operates a nationwide network of laboratories and innovation programmes as described on the official CSIR website, including research publications, technology transfer, collaborations, and national recruitment drives. NIES is headquartered at:
Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India
What We Do
- Evaluation and assessment services for scientific and administrative programmes
- Documentation, quality systems, and institutional support
- Transparent, merit-based human resource processes including open competitive examinations
- Coordination with CSIR headquarters and Ministry of Science & Technology policies
Leadership & Governance
CSIR is headed by the Hon'ble Prime Minister as President and guided by the Director General, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR. NIES aligns with national policies on science administration, transparency, and evaluation of R&D programmes under the Ministry of Science & Technology.
Functions of NIES
- Independent evaluation and assessment of scientific programmes and institutions
- Development of quality benchmarks and documentation standards
- Support to CSIR units for compliance, reporting, and administrative excellence
- Capacity building in evaluation methodology and data-driven review
- Human resource support through merit-based recruitment (see Recruitment Portal)
Contact & Location
Anusandhan Bhawan, 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001, India
General enquiries: Contact page · Recruitment: recruitment section