📅 Updated: May 2026 | Source: dgt.gov.in & nimionlineadmission.in (Official)
CITS Full Form — Craft Instructor Training Scheme
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Craft Instructor Training Scheme
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CITS is a 1-year Government training programme conducted by DGT (Directorate General of Training), Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Government of India — to train ITI Instructors across India.
CITS full form is Craft Instructor Training Scheme. In Hindi, CITS ka full form है शिल्प अनुदेशक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम. यह एक 1-year government training program है जो DGT (Directorate General of Training) द्वारा conduct किया जाता है. CITS complete करने के बाद आप Government ITI में Instructor बन सकते हैं और ₹55,000–₹72,000/month तक earn कर सकते हैं.
1 Year
Course Duration
55 Trades
Available in CITS
₹55,000+
Instructor Salary/month
AICET
Entrance Exam
🏛 DGT Full Form — Directorate General of Training
DGT = Directorate General of Training
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DGT (Directorate General of Training) is a government body under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India. DGT regulates and manages all vocational training programmes in India including ITI (CTS), CITS, NCVT, Apprenticeship Training and more. DGT official website: dgt.gov.in
📚 All Related Full Forms — CITS / ITI / DGT
| Abbreviation | Full Form | Related To |
|---|---|---|
| CITS | Craft Instructor Training Scheme | Instructor training programme by DGT |
| CTI | Craftsman Training Institute | Old name for CITS — same programme |
| DGT | Directorate General of Training | Government body that conducts CITS/ITI |
| NSTI | National Skill Training Institute | Institute where CITS training is done |
| IToT | Institute of Training of Trainers | Another name for CITS institute |
| AICET | All India Common Entrance Test | CITS entrance exam conducted by DGT |
| NTC | National Trade Certificate | ITI pass certificate (required for CITS) |
| NAC | National Apprenticeship Certificate | Apprenticeship certificate (eligible for CITS) |
| NCVT | National Council for Vocational Training | Body that certifies ITI/CITS students |
| NIMI | National Instructional Media Institute | Manages CITS online admission portal |
| ITI | Industrial Training Institute | Where CITS-trained instructors teach |
| CTS | Craftsmen Training Scheme | The regular ITI training programme |
🎓 CITS क्या है? — What is CITS in Simple Words
CITS (Craft Instructor Training Scheme) एक ऐसा government course है जो ITI pass students को ITI Instructor बनने के लिए तैयार करता है. Simple language में —
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CITS से पहले:
आप एक ITI Student हैं — एक trade में काम करना जानते हैं
आप एक ITI Student हैं — एक trade में काम करना जानते हैं
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CITS के दौरान (1 year):
आप सीखते हैं कि दूसरों को effectively कैसे पढ़ाएं — Teaching Methodology + Trade Skills
आप सीखते हैं कि दूसरों को effectively कैसे पढ़ाएं — Teaching Methodology + Trade Skills
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CITS के बाद:
आप Government ITI में Instructor बन जाते हैं — ₹55,000–₹72,000/month government job ✅
आप Government ITI में Instructor बन जाते हैं — ₹55,000–₹72,000/month government job ✅
📌 CTI और CITS में क्या फर्क है? (CTI vs CITS)
CTI full form = Craftsman Training Institute — यह CITS का पुराना नाम था.
CITS full form = Craft Instructor Training Scheme — यह official current name है.
दोनों same programme हैं. बस नाम बदल गया है. Government notifications में अब CITS use होता है.
CITS full form = Craft Instructor Training Scheme — यह official current name है.
दोनों same programme हैं. बस नाम बदल गया है. Government notifications में अब CITS use होता है.
✅ CITS Eligibility — कौन Apply कर सकता है?
✅ Eligible (Apply कर सकते हैं)
- ● ITI (NCVT) — NTC Certificate
- ● ITI (SCVT) — State Certificate
- ● NAC — Apprenticeship Certificate
- ● Diploma — Engineering/Technology
- ● B.E. / B.Tech Degree
- ● Final Year appearing students*
❌ Not Eligible
- ● CoE (Centre of Excellence) candidates
- ● Without relevant trade/branch match
*Final year students can apply but must pass before counselling
📅 Age Limit: Minimum 18 years — No Upper Age Limit for CITS 2026
📋 CITS 2026 — Key Details at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| CITS Full Form | Craft Instructor Training Scheme |
| DGT Full Form | Directorate General of Training |
| Conducted by | DGT, Ministry of Skill Development, Govt. of India |
| Course Duration | 1 Year (2 Semesters) |
| Total Trades | 55 Trades (36 Engineering + 19 Non-Engineering) |
| Total Seats (2024-25) | 17,475 seats across India |
| Entrance Exam | AICET (All India Common Entrance Test) |
| AICET Exam Date 2026 | 31 May 2026 (Sunday) — Online CBT |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (General/OBC) | ₹300 (SC/ST/Female/EWS/PwD) |
| Official Portal | nimionlineadmission.in |
| Salary after CITS | ₹55,000–₹72,000/month (Govt ITI Instructor, 7th CPC Level 6-7) |
| Job After CITS | Government ITI Instructor, Skill Development Trainer |
💡 Why CITS is the best career path for ITI pass students
India has 15,000+ ITIs with 95,000+ instructor positions. But only 15% of instructors are CITS-trained. NCVT has mandated that ALL ITI instructors must be CITS-certified. This means massive government job openings are coming in the next 5-10 years for CITS-qualified candidates.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — CITS Full Form
CITS full form kya hai? (CITS ka full form)
CITS full form है Craft Instructor Training Scheme. Hindi में CITS ka full form है शिल्प अनुदेशक प्रशिक्षण कार्यक्रम. यह DGT (Directorate General of Training), Government of India द्वारा conducted एक 1-year instructor training program है जो ITI pass students को Government ITI Instructor बनाता है.
DGT full form kya hai?
DGT full form है Directorate General of Training. यह Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India के under एक government body है. DGT पूरे India में ITI, CITS, NCVT, और Apprenticeship Training programs को regulate करता है. DGT official website: dgt.gov.in
CTI aur CITS mein kya fark hai?
CTI full form है Craftsman Training Institute — यह CITS का पुराना popular name था. CITS full form है Craft Instructor Training Scheme — यह official current government name है. दोनों same programme हैं, बस नाम अलग है. Government notifications में अब officially CITS use होता है.
NSTI full form kya hai?
NSTI full form है National Skill Training Institute. NSTI वो government institute है जहाँ CITS training दी जाती है. पहले इन्हें CTI (Craftsman Training Institute) कहते थे. India में NSTI Chennai, NSTI Mumbai, NSTI Kolkata, NSTI Bangalore जैसे top NSTIs हैं जहाँ CITS admission मिलता है.
CITS karne ke baad kitni salary milti hai?
CITS complete करने के बाद Government ITI Instructor बनने पर 7th Pay Commission के Level 6-7 के अनुसार salary होती है: Basic Pay ₹35,400–₹44,900/month + DA (50%+) + HRA + allowances. Total in-hand salary approximately ₹55,000–₹72,000/month. यह permanent government job होती है जिसमें pension, medical और अन्य benefits भी मिलते हैं.
AICET full form kya hai?
AICET full form है All India Common Entrance Test. यह CITS admission के लिए DGT द्वारा conduct किया जाने वाला national level entrance exam है. 2026 में AICET exam date है 31 May 2026 (Sunday), online CBT mode में. Exam में 100 MCQ questions होते हैं — 75 Trade Theory + 25 Aptitude, total 2 hours में.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
This post is for educational and informational purposes only. All information is based on official DGT/NIMI sources. Details may change — always verify from nimionlineadmission.in and dgt.gov.in.
