Question 1

What is the DFFT Scheme?

Accepted Answer

The Domestic Funding of Foreign Training (DFFT) Scheme is a scheme introduced by the Government of India in 2001 with the objective to upgrade the knowledge & skills of Government officers as well as provide exposure to international best practices by deputing them to different long/short‐term training programmes.

Question 2

Who is eligible for training under the DFFT scheme?

Accepted Answer

The officers belonging to IAS, CSS, and SCS are eligible to undergo foreign training under the Scheme. Officers of the other two All India Services, viz., IPS and IFoS, and those of other organised Group A’ Central Civil Services are eligible under the Scheme only when they are holding posts on deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme.

Question 3

Where can I find the Circular giving the terms and conditions along with the eligibility criteria for applying under the Scheme?

Accepted Answer

The circular is issued every year and hosted on the website of this Ministry (www.persmin.nic.in)

Question 4

How and when can I apply under the Scheme?

Accepted Answer

The circular for training programmes to be conducted in a financial year (April to March) is generally issued in the month of October of the preceding year, e.g., for training programmes to be offered in FY 2011‐12, the circular was issued in October 2010. The circular also contains an application form for filling out by interested officers.

Question 5

Is there a common Circular for the Long term as well as the Short term Programmes?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 6

Which are the areas for Long term and short term programmes sponsored under the DFFT Scheme?

Accepted Answer

The long‐term programmes are mainly in the fields of public policy, public management, public administration, etc. while the themes for the short‐term programmes are leadership, executive development, fiscal decentralization, tax analysis & revenue forecasting, project management, corruption & anti‐corruption, health sector reforms, public administration, public finance management, infrastructure, and PPP, training of trainers, and advance competencies for trainers, environmental policy issues, etc. The specific programmes, both long-term and short-term, are included in the Circular issued each year.

Question 7

How are the selections made?

Accepted Answer

It is mandatory to apply 'online for the training programmes under the DFFT scheme. A software‐based eligibility list is generated, followed by a merit list. Based on the date available through these lists, a duly constituted Committee recommends officers for long‐term and short‐term training programmes, taking into account the relevance and suitability factors and takes approval of the competent authority.

Question 8

Who bears the cost of the programme and what are the entitlements for living/daily allowances and accommodation allowance?

Accepted Answer

The entire cost of the participation of officers in training programmes under the DFFT scheme is met by the Training Division, except for certain pre‐departure expenses. A detailed circular dated 19th January 2011 indicating various entitlements is available on the Ministry’s website ( https://persmin.gov.in/ ).

Question 9

Is the air travel also arranged by the DOPT? If so,how do we get the air tickets ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, travel in the entitled class (on an excursion fare basis) is arranged through Air India by the DOPT. For this purpose, vouchers are issued to the Air India office at Safdarjung Airport. The name and contact details of the concerned officers in Air India are intimated to the nominated officers, who then get in touch with them and reserve tickets to their respective destinations.

Question 10

Does nomination by DoPT guarantee admission to the programmes?

Accepted Answer

Not necessarily. The concerned institutes also have their own selection procedures which may sometimes reject the nominations made by DOPT.

Question 11

When I can apply for the support under the Partial Funding Scheme?

Accepted Answer

The applications can be made throughout the year but only after securing admission to the chosen programme/ University. However, the period from April to June is ideal as most of the programmes commence in August/September.

Question 12

If I fulfil all the eligibility criteria as per the Circular can I be sure to get the Partial Funding support from the DoPT?

Accepted Answer

DOPT administers the partial funding scheme. However, the Central Establishment Board is the final authority in the matter which may lay down its own criteria such as public interest, budget, etc. while deciding the cases of partial funding.

Level	Central
Scheme type	Central Sector Scheme
Category	Education & Learning
Beneficiaries	Individual
Benefit type	In Kind
Application mode	Online

Domestic Funding Of Foreign Training(DFFT SCHEME)

About DFFT SCHEME

Provider

Ministry Of Personnel, Public Grievances And Pensions

Key details

Important dates

Eligibility criteria

Award & benefits

Documents required

How to apply

Official links

DFFT SCHEME – FAQ

All Indian Administrative Service (IAS) Officers / Group ‘A’ officers belonging to Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Central Secretariat Stenographer Service (CSSS), and State Civil Service (SCS).
Indian Police Service (IPS), Indian Forest Service (IFoS), and Group ‘A’ Central Civil Service Officers during the tenure of deputation under the Central Staffing Scheme of DoPT.