Govt Extends Pro Tem Security Certificate To Two Years

08 Dec 2025 CW Team

The Pro Tem Certification, initially launched in October 2024 with a six-month validity, was designed to prevent business disruption for IP Router and Wi-Fi CPE products, which became subject to mandatory security certification from 1 October 2024. Under this certification, OEMs submit a declaration confirming that their equipment meets most security requirements outlined in the Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR). At the same time, the equipment is provided to a Telecom Security Testing Lab (TSTL) for evaluation. OEMs must also undertake to address any gaps identified during testing within the validity period.

The scheme’s scope has now been broadened further to include 5G Core SMF, Optical Line Terminals, Optical Networking Terminals, and new product launches. To date, NCCS has issued 102 Pro Tem certificates, ensuring seamless business operations for OEMs. Extending the validity to two years is expected to significantly reduce the burden of frequent renewals.

In July 2025, the Department of Telecommunications announced a steep reduction of up to 95 per cent in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products. The Department also simplified security testing and compliance procedures for Highly Specialised Equipment (HSE) and end-of-sale or end-of-life telecom products. These reforms underscore the Government’s commitment to supporting both domestic and international Original Equipment Manufacturers in the telecom and ICT sectors.

Background The National Centre for Communication Security, operating under the Department of Telecommunications, is responsible for implementing security testing and certification under the ComSec scheme. Under the updated framework, OEMs, importers and dealers intending to sell, import or use telecom equipment in India must ensure the equipment undergoes testing and certification. The scheme operates within the broader Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) system, first issued in September 2017 and later superseded by the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025.

In a further push to improve ease of doing business and ensure continuity for the telecom industry, the National Centre for Communication Security (NCCS) under the Department of Telecommunications has extended the validity of the Pro Tem Security Certification from six months to two years. The Pro Tem Certification, initially launched in October 2024 with a six-month validity, was designed to prevent business disruption for IP Router and Wi-Fi CPE products, which became subject to mandatory security certification from 1 October 2024. Under this certification, OEMs submit a declaration confirming that their equipment meets most security requirements outlined in the Indian Telecommunication Security Assurance Requirements (ITSAR). At the same time, the equipment is provided to a Telecom Security Testing Lab (TSTL) for evaluation. OEMs must also undertake to address any gaps identified during testing within the validity period. The scheme’s scope has now been broadened further to include 5G Core SMF, Optical Line Terminals, Optical Networking Terminals, and new product launches. To date, NCCS has issued 102 Pro Tem certificates, ensuring seamless business operations for OEMs. Extending the validity to two years is expected to significantly reduce the burden of frequent renewals. In July 2025, the Department of Telecommunications announced a steep reduction of up to 95 per cent in security test evaluation fees for telecom and ICT products. The Department also simplified security testing and compliance procedures for Highly Specialised Equipment (HSE) and end-of-sale or end-of-life telecom products. These reforms underscore the Government’s commitment to supporting both domestic and international Original Equipment Manufacturers in the telecom and ICT sectors. Background The National Centre for Communication Security, operating under the Department of Telecommunications, is responsible for implementing security testing and certification under the ComSec scheme. Under the updated framework, OEMs, importers and dealers intending to sell, import or use telecom equipment in India must ensure the equipment undergoes testing and certification. The scheme operates within the broader Mandatory Testing and Certification of Telecom Equipment (MTCTE) system, first issued in September 2017 and later superseded by the Telecommunications (Framework to Notify Standards, Conformity Assessment and Certification) Rules, 2025.

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