Special Basic Mountaineering Course 2026: Certified Guide Training & Selection
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Quick answer
The Special Basic Mountaineering Course provides technical training to youth from Uttarakhand to help them qualify as certified adventure guides. A total of 25 candidates are selected per batch following regional screening tests. Eligible candidates can register by submitting the prescribed form offline to their District Tourism Development Officer.
At a glance
| Main benefit | Certified Mountain Guide Training |
| Ministry / department | Tourism Department |
| Level | State Government (Uttarakhand) |
| Application mode | Offline |
About the scheme
Implemented by the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board under the Department of Tourism, the Special Basic Mountaineering Course (SBMC) is designed to upskill local youth in mountaineering and adventure tourism. The programme prepares participants to become certified guides, creating professional self-employment and outdoor career pathways while boosting the adventure tourism sector in Uttarakhand.
Benefits
- Beneficiaries receive specialised mountaineering training to become certified guides upon course completion.
- Enables youth to build professional careers in adventure and mountain tourism.
Who can apply (eligibility)
- The applicant must be a youth of Uttarakhand.
- Preference is given to applicants who have completed the Low Altitude Guide Course from a recognised institution or an Adventure Foundation Course conducted by DTDC.
- A total of 25 beneficiaries are selected for the batch.
Documents required
- Duly filled application form in the prescribed format.
- Supporting certificates and documents in accordance with departmental guidelines.
How to apply
- 1Obtain the prescribed application form from the tourism office or designated departmental channels.
- 2Fill in all required personal and qualification details accurately.
- 3Attach the necessary supporting documents according to the department's instructions.
- 4Submit the completed application form to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
- 5Attend the required screening tests organised by the district authorities.
- 6Await the final selection decision made by the committee constituted at the headquarters.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible to apply for this course?+
Applicants must be youth residing in Uttarakhand.
How many candidates are selected under the scheme?+
A total of 25 beneficiaries are selected for each batch.
Where should the application be submitted?+
The prescribed application form along with necessary documents must be submitted to the office of the District Tourism Development Officer.
Who receives preference during selection?+
Preference is given to candidates who have completed the Low Altitude Guide Course from a recognised institution or an Adventure Foundation Course run by DTDC.
How are participants finalised?+
After local tests, the District Tourism Development Officer forwards shortlisted names to the headquarters, where a designated committee makes the final selection.
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