About College/University

Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie is India’s premier training institute for civil services, established in 1959.

It functions under the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Government of India, and is responsible for training officers of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) and other civil services.

The academy provides foundation courses, professional training, and mid-career programs for civil servants. It plays a crucial role in shaping future administrators and policymakers of India.

The campus is located in Mussoorie and is known for its scenic environment and world-class training facilities.

Courses

Foundation Course

• Common training for all civil services

• Duration: ~3–4 months

IAS Professional Training

• Phase I & Phase II training

• Includes field training and district training

Mid-Career Training

• For serving officers at different career stages

Course Eligibility

Admission is not direct

Candidates must:
✔ Clear UPSC Civil Services Examination
✔ Be selected for IAS / Civil Services

Fees

After training, officers join:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

• Government Ministries

• District Administration

• Policy Making Roles

Placement

After training, officers join:

• Indian Administrative Service (IAS)

• Government Ministries

• District Administration

• Policy Making Roles

Admission Process

1️⃣ Clear UPSC Civil Services Exam
2️⃣ Get selected for IAS / other services
3️⃣ Allotted to LBSNAA for training

College Highlights

✔ India’s top civil services training academy
✔ Established in 1959
✔ Trains IAS & top officers
✔ Under Government of India
✔ Scenic campus in Mussoorie
✔ High national importance

FAQs

Is LBSNAA a college?
No, it is a training academy

Can students take direct admission?
No

How to join LBSNAA?
Through UPSC Civil Services Exam

Which officers are trained here?
IAS and other civil service officers

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