SRTCCST 2026: Up to ₹50 Lakh Telecom Testing Reimbursement & Eligibility

At a glance

About the scheme

Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology in coordination with the Department of Telecommunications, the SRTCCST scheme assists telecom and ICT start-ups and micro/small enterprises in meeting mandatory and voluntary quality standards. By reimbursing substantial testing fees paid to TEC, NCCS, or NABL-accredited laboratories, the initiative strengthens domestic technical competence, builds buyer confidence, and promotes Indian telecom solutions in both home and global markets. The programme runs for two years from launch or until its allocated fund of ₹25,00,00,000 is fully exhausted.

Benefits

• Start-ups receive up to 75% reimbursement of testing and certification charges.
• Micro enterprises receive up to 60% reimbursement of testing and certification charges.
• Small enterprises receive up to 50% reimbursement of testing and certification charges.
• Financial assistance covers tests conducted at TEC/NCCS designated or recognised laboratories, or NABL-accredited labs if a TEC body is unavailable.
• Maximum cumulative reimbursement is capped at ₹50,00,000 per applicant across the scheme period.
• Approved claims are disbursed by Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE) directly to the applicant's account within 7 days of fund release.

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant must be a Start-up registered with DPIIT or a Micro/Small Enterprise registered under the Ministry of MSME.
• The entity must be legally incorporated within Indian territory.
• The applicant's annual revenue must not exceed ₹5,00,00,000 in any financial year since incorporation.
• Start-up applicants must not have raised funding exceeding ₹10,00,00,000.
• Testing and certification must pertain to Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecommunication Equipment (MTCTE) or voluntary certification.
• The product certificate must be issued after the scheme implementation guidelines or notified date.
• The reimbursement claim must be submitted within 3 months from the date of issue of the product certificate by TEC.

Who cannot apply

• Reimbursement is not available for control testing or tests related to product research and development (R&D).
• Applicants cannot claim reimbursement if they have already received funding for the same testing or certification under any other government scheme.

Documents required

• Certificate of Incorporation
• Annual Audited Financial Statements since incorporation
• DPIIT Registration Certificate (for Start-ups) or Udyam Registration Certificate (for MSEs)
• TEC/NCCS Designation Certificate or NABL Accreditation Certificate of the testing laboratory
• Test reports and Product Certificate (MTCTE or Voluntary Certification)
• Invoice or receipt issued by the testing laboratory
• Payment receipt for certification fees paid to TEC or Certification Body
• Undertaking regarding revenue limit (under ₹5 crore), funding limit (under ₹10 crore), and absence of duplicate claims
• Bank account details along with a copy of a cancelled cheque
• Self-declaration confirming no financial reimbursement received from other government schemes for the same claim
• Copy of PAN card

How to apply

1. 1Visit the official testing charge reimbursement portal at tec.gov.in/tcrs.
2. 2Complete the online application form as per the format specified in Annexure-I.
3. 3Upload all required records, including incorporation papers, audited accounts, registration proof, lab invoices, and test certificates.
4. 4Submit the digital application prior to the designated quarterly deadline.
5. 5Track the screening status handled by Telecom Centres of Excellence (TCOE) and subsequent reviews by the Technical Evaluation Committee and Administrative Committee.
6. 6Receive the reimbursement directly into the registered bank account within seven days of final sanction.

Frequently asked questions