The IIS Officer trainees undergo their basic induction training at Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi.
IIMC is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (MIB) of the Govt. of India. It is a Centre of Excellence in the field of communication teaching, training and research. It was set up in 1965 to evolve a methodology for effective use of communication resources as part of the country’s overall development strategy.
IIMC provides knowledge and skills to communicators in a variety of disciplines, including:
- Photography
- Radio & Television
- Development Communication
- Communication research
- Advertising
- Public Relations
The Institute also collaborates with national and international agencies in conducting seminars, training, workshops, etc. It undertakes joint research projects and organizes short-term courses to meet the specific needs of the industry, government and public sector organizations.
The Institute conducts training programmes for Group A and Group B officers of the Indian Information Service and a Broadcast Journalism Course for personnel of AIR and Doordarshan. It also conducts 9-month Post-Graduate diploma courses in Journalism (English), Journalism (Hindi), Advertising and Public Relations and Radio and TV Journalism.
IIS Officer Trainees 