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STQC certification for CCTV, biometric devices, IoT and IT systems.

CCTV cameras need security testing at recognised labs such as STQC’s for BIS CRS, Aadhaar fingerprint and iris devices need STQC certification for UIDAI, and government buyers ask for STQC certificates on everything from cameras to websites. We pick the right scheme, prepare your technical file, coordinate testing at STQC labs and get you certified.

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Schemes & Services Listed

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Government Certification Body

Mandatory

CCTV Security Testing

UIDAI

Biometric Device Certification

STQC Explained

What STQC is, and when you need it

What It Is

The Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate is an attached office of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It tests, calibrates and certifies electronics, IT systems and software through labs across India.

When It’s Mandatory

CCTV cameras and recorders need STQC-type security testing for BIS CRS, and Aadhaar biometric devices must be STQC-certified for UIDAI. Government tenders often ask for STQC certificates too.

When It’s an Advantage

S-Mark safety, Common Criteria, IoT, software and ISO certification from a government body give buyers, operators and departments confidence in your product.

At a Glance

STQC certification: the key facts

Issued by	Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
Mandatory for	Security testing of CCTV cameras and recorders under BIS CRS (from 9 April 2025); Aadhaar biometric devices (UIDAI)
Often required for	Government procurement of CCTV (IoTSCS PPO), Common Criteria for security products, GIGW website certification
Voluntary schemes	S-Mark product safety, IoT System Certification, software certification, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001
Testing	STQC labs (ERTL, ETDC, IT centres) and STQC-empanelled labs across India
Fees	Per scheme schedule of charges, reviewed every financial year
Verify	STQC certificate verification and certified product lists on stqc.gov.in
Consultant	Bizpro Compliance Services, New Delhi, handles STQC testing and certification for manufacturers, importers, software companies and government suppliers: +91 920 500 6364, contact@bizprocompliance.com

STQC Schemes

STQC certification schemes: which one your product needs

Every STQC testing and certification scheme, what it covers and whether it’s mandatory, required by UIDAI or a tender, or voluntary. Search by product or service.

Showing all 25 STQC schemes and services

No.	Scheme	Standard / Basis	Status
1	CCTV Security Testing (BIS CRS)IP / network CCTV cameras and DVR / NVR recorders sold in India	MeitY Essential Requirement for CCTV security + IS 13252 (Part 1)	MandatoryRequired to sell in India
2	CCTV Certification for Public Procurement (IoTSCS PPO)CCTV cameras supplied to government buyers	STQC IoT System Certification Scheme	Govt procurementAsked for in tenders
3	IoT System Certification (IoTSCS)Connected IoT devices and systems	STQC IoTSCS rules and procedures	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
4	Biometric Authentication DevicesFingerprint scanners and iris devices for Aadhaar authentication (L0 / L1)	UIDAI specifications, STQC BDCS	UIDAI requirementNeeded for Aadhaar use
5	Biometric Enrolment DevicesFingerprint and iris devices for Aadhaar enrolment	UIDAI specifications, STQC BDCS	UIDAI requirementNeeded for Aadhaar use
6	Registered Device (RD) ServiceRD service software for biometric devices	UIDAI Registered Devices specification	UIDAI requirementNeeded for Aadhaar use
7	Pre-Certified Hardware (PCH)Phones and tablets with integrated biometric hardware	STQC BDCS procedure P09	UIDAI requirementNeeded for Aadhaar use
8	QR Code Scanner DevicesQR scanners for offline Aadhaar authentication	STQC BDCS procedure P11	UIDAI requirementNeeded for Aadhaar use
9	Smart Card Testing & CertificationSmart cards and card operating systems	STQC smart card scheme	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
10	NCMC CertificationNational Common Mobility Card products, readers and terminals	STQC NCMC scheme	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
11	Toll Management System (TMS) CertificationElectronic toll collection products and systems	STQC TMS products certification scheme	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
12	Trusted Electronics Value ChainElectronics supply chains and products	STQC TEVC certification scheme	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
13	S-Mark Product SafetyElectronic products tested to IEC safety standards	IEC standards, ISO/IEC 17065	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
14	Common Criteria CertificationIT security products: firewalls, OS, network devices, HSMs	ISO/IEC 15408 (IC3S)	Govt procurementAsked for in tenders
15	Website Quality CertificationGovernment and public-sector websites	GIGW 3.0	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
16	DBIM Compliance CertificationGovernment websites and digital assets	Digital Brand Identity Manual	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
17	e-Procurement System Certificatione-Procurement and e-tendering platforms	GoI e-procurement guidelines	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
18	Software CertificationSoftware products and applications	STQC software product certification	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
19	NDHM / ABDM CertificationHealth software integrating with Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission	ABDM requirements	Sector requirementAsked for by the system owner
20	Software Testing & AssessmentFunctional, performance and quality testing of software	STQC IT services	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
21	Information Security TestingApplication and network security testing and audits	STQC IT services	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
22	ISO 27001 ISMS CertificationInformation security management systems	ISO/IEC 27001	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
23	ISO 9001 QMS CertificationQuality management systems	ISO 9001	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
24	Electronics TestingEMI/EMC, safety, environmental, reliability and solar PV testing	NABL-accredited STQC labs	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage
25	CalibrationElectro-technical, non-electrical, medical and on-site calibration	NABL-accredited STQC labs	VoluntaryMarket and tender advantage

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It may need BIS, TEC or WPC instead, or it may be covered above under a different name. Tell us what it does and we’ll confirm.

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Sources: STQC Directorate scheme pages and circulars, MeitY CCTV notifications, checked on 1 November 2026.

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Tell us the product and why you need STQC: BIS CRS, UIDAI, a tender or buyer. A specialist confirms the scheme, lab, total cost and timeline, in writing.

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Fixed written quoteGovernment fees, lab charges and our fee listed separately before you commit.
STQC, BIS, WPC and TEC togetherOne plan for every approval your product needs.

What STQC certification costs

STQC feesAs per scheme schedule

TestingSTQC or empanelled lab

SurveillanceScheme-specific

Bizpro professional feeFixed, in your quote

Charges are reviewed by STQC every financial year. We quote the current fee for your scheme before you commit.

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CCTV Cameras

STQC for CCTV: BIS CRS testing vs IoTSCS PPO

Most CCTV clients come to us for this. There are two separate tracks, and choosing the right one at the start saves months.

BIS CRS with Security ER

Needed to sell CCTV cameras and recorders in India. The model is tested against IS 13252 (Part 1) and MeitY’s Essential Requirement for CCTV security, and the report is uploaded for BIS registration. See BIS CRS.

IoTSCS PPO Certification

Needed when you supply CCTV to government buyers under the public procurement order. It adds validator involvement and STQC certification on top of testing.

Plan Both Together

Since STQC’s letter of 18 December 2025, you declare at CRS testing whether you’ll seek PPO. Filing both together avoids re-validation, extra tests and losing eligibility for tenders.

What’s Changed

STQC updates you need to know

From STQC’s scheme pages and circulars.

CCTV security testing is mandatory From 9 Apr 2025

CCTV cameras and recorders registered under BIS CRS must meet MeitY’s Essential Requirement for security of CCTV, tested at recognised labs including STQC labs. Analog cameras were taken out of the security requirement by MeitY’s notification of 12 March 2025.

Declare PPO intent when CCTV testing starts STQC letter, 18 Dec 2025

STQC labs now take an undertaking at BIS CRS testing on whether you’ll also seek IoTSCS PPO certification for the same model. Validation is mandatory for PPO; deciding later can mean re-validation and extra tests.

Website certification under GIGW 3.0 Revised Nov 2025

Website Quality Certification now follows GIGW 3.0, with a revised procedure and fees from December 2024 and revised accessibility review requirements issued on 24 November 2025.

Biometric and QR scanner certification UIDAI L1 devices

Aadhaar authentication devices are certified at L0 or L1 security level under STQC’s Biometric Device Certification Scheme, which also covers RD service, pre-certified hardware and QR code scanners.

How It Works

Your STQC certification in five steps

Each STQC scheme has its own rules, but most follow the same path. The steps below are for product certification.

Scheme & Scope Check

We confirm the right scheme, such as CCTV ER, IoTSCS, BDCS or S-Mark, the models in scope and any BIS, UIDAI or tender requirement behind it.

Day 1–2

Application & Documents

The application, agreement, technical construction file, product series details and fees go to the STQC certification body.

Week 1

Testing at STQC Labs

Samples are tested at an STQC or empanelled lab against the scheme’s requirements: security, functional, EMC, safety or environmental.

Week 2–8

Evaluation & Audit

Reports are reviewed, by a validator where the scheme needs one, and the factory or supplier controls are assessed.

Week 6–10

Certificate & Surveillance

The certificate is issued and the product appears in STQC’s certified list. Surveillance keeps it valid.

On approval

Documents & Fees

What you’ll need for STQC certification

From STQC’s scheme rules and schedules of charges.

Documents

Application and agreementSTQC’s application for product certification and the certification agreement, signed by the applicant.
Technical construction fileProduct description, design, hardware and firmware versions, block diagrams and user manual.
Product series detailsThe models to be covered and how they differ, so a series can be certified together.
Quality system evidenceISO 9001 or equivalent controls at the factory, and supplier support arrangements where the scheme asks for them.
SamplesTest samples and any tools, software or access the lab needs.

Example: Biometric Authentication Device	STQC Charge
Application / registration	₹20,000
Testing	₹4,00,000
Recertification testing	₹2,00,000
Evaluation & certification	₹50,000
Surveillance	₹50,000 for 3 years

Source: STQC BDCS Schedule of Charges (Issue 01). STQC reviews charges every financial year and each scheme has its own schedule, so we confirm the current fee in your quote. GST extra.

STQC + BIS + TEC + WPC

Electronics often need more than one approval

BIS CRS

CCTV, IT equipment, power adapters and many electronics need BIS registration alongside STQC testing. See BIS CRS.

WPC ETA

Wi-Fi CCTV, wireless biometric devices and IoT products with radios need WPC Equipment Type Approval. See WPC ETA.

TEC (MTCTE)

IoT gateways, trackers, routers and other telecom equipment need TEC certification. See TEC certification.

Overseas Manufacturers

STQC certification for imported products

Same Rules Apply

Imported CCTV, biometric devices and IoT products face the same STQC and BIS requirements as Indian-made ones.

Indian Representative

Overseas brands usually work through an Indian representative or importer for BIS filing and an Indian applicant for STQC. We help set this up.

Ship After Approval

Get testing and certification done before stock reaches Indian ports, so goods aren’t held at customs or rejected by buyers.

Pan-India Support

STQC testing and certification across India

STQC has labs and centres in every region: ERTLs, ETDCs and IT centres in cities including Delhi, Mohali, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad and Thiruvananthapuram. We coordinate with the right lab wherever you are, including:

Delhi NCRNoidaGurugramMumbaiPuneBengaluruChennaiHyderabadAhmedabadKolkataJaipurMohaliChandigarhKochiThiruvananthapuramand every other city

Avoid Delays

Common STQC certification mistakes

Wrong CCTV Track

Doing BIS CRS testing first and PPO later can mean re-validation and repeat tests.

Analog vs IP Confusion

Analog CCTV cameras are outside the security ER; IP cameras and recorders aren’t. The test report must say which.

Firmware Changes

Changing firmware or hardware after testing can void the result and need fresh testing.

Incomplete TCF

A thin technical construction file is the most common reason labs stop and ask questions.

Series Not Defined

Models not grouped into a product series each need their own testing.

Old Fee Schedules

STQC revises charges every financial year, so budgets based on old schedules fall short.

Quick Answers

Common questions about STQC certification

What is STQC certification?

STQC certification is testing and certification by the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification Directorate, an attached office of India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It covers electronics, IT security, software, websites, biometric devices, CCTV, IoT, smart cards and management systems.

Is STQC certification mandatory?

It depends on the product. Security testing of CCTV cameras and recorders for BIS CRS registration is mandatory, and Aadhaar biometric devices must be STQC-certified to be used with UIDAI. Many government tenders require STQC certificates. Other schemes, such as S-Mark, IoTSCS and ISO certification, are voluntary.

Do CCTV cameras need STQC certification?

CCTV cameras and recorders registered under BIS CRS must meet MeitY's Essential Requirement for CCTV security from 9 April 2025, tested at recognised labs including STQC labs. Cameras supplied to government buyers may also need IoTSCS PPO certification from STQC. Analog cameras are outside the security requirement.

What is the difference between CCTV CRO testing and IoTSCS PPO certification?

CRO testing under BIS's Compulsory Registration Order is needed to sell CCTV in India, and its test reports don't need validation. IoTSCS PPO certification from STQC is for public procurement and needs a validator. Since STQC's letter of 18 December 2025, applicants declare their PPO intent when CRO testing begins.

How do I get a biometric device certified for Aadhaar?

Fingerprint and iris devices for Aadhaar authentication and enrolment are certified by STQC under the Biometric Device Certification Scheme against UIDAI's specifications. Testing covers image quality, durability, safety, EMC, function and security, and the supplier's support systems are assessed. RD service software and QR code scanners have their own procedures.

What is the STQC fee?

Each STQC scheme has its own schedule of charges, reviewed every financial year. For example, STQC's published schedule for a fingerprint authentication device lists ₹20,000 application, ₹4,00,000 testing and ₹50,000 evaluation and certification, plus surveillance. We confirm the current fee in a written quote.

How long does STQC certification take?

It depends on the scheme and lab queue. Product schemes usually take 6 to 12 weeks from a complete application, including testing. CCTV CRO testing can be quicker; PPO and biometric certification take longer because of validation and audits.

What is the STQC S-Mark?

The S-Mark is STQC's safety certification for electronic products, based on IEC safety standards and run under ISO/IEC 17065. It includes factory inspection, product testing and surveillance, and can be granted on review of an IECEE CB report and certificate without further testing.

What is STQC website quality certification?

STQC certifies government and public-sector websites against the Guidelines for Indian Government Websites (GIGW 3.0), covering quality, accessibility and security. The procedure and fees were revised in December 2024, with revised accessibility review requirements in November 2025.

Can a foreign manufacturer get STQC certification?

Yes. Imported CCTV cameras, biometric devices and IoT products face the same requirements. Overseas brands usually work through an Indian applicant or representative, and we manage the filing and testing in India.

Does STQC issue Common Criteria certificates?

Yes. STQC runs India's Common Criteria certification scheme for IT security products against ISO/IEC 15408, often required for network and security products in government and telecom projects.

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