Full Form of QCI
1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is an autonomous apex statutory accreditation body established jointly in 1997 by the Government of India and apex Indian industry associations (ASSOCHAM, CII, FICCI). QCI oversees national accreditation boards for certification bodies (NABCB) and testing laboratories (NABL).
2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits
Project Manager / Accreditation Officer: Post Graduate Degree in Science or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Technology / Medicine with minimum 60% aggregate marks. Professional experience in quality management standards (ISO 9001, NABL) preferred.
3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure
Written screening test / Aptitude Assessment followed by technical presentations, Group Discussion, and Panel Interview.
4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects
National Accreditation Systems, Quality Management Frameworks, Statistical Quality Control, Regulatory Compliance, and General Analytical Aptitude.