Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service

Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service Sushma Swaraj Institute of Foreign Service(SSIFS), established in 1986 by India's Ministry of External Affairs, trains Indian Foreign Service officers.

It also offers training for other Indian civil servants and foreign diplomats. Since 2007, Foreign Service Institute is located in a new campus for the FSI in a 6.5-acre plot of land adjoining the Jawaharlal Nehru University campus. The campus consists of Administrative, Hostel, and Residential complexes.

The 73rd edition of the Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats(PCFD) was inaugurated at SSIFS today with the particip...
21/09/2026

The 73rd edition of the Professional Course for Foreign Diplomats(PCFD) was inaugurated at SSIFS today with the participation of 36 diplomats.

As a flagship program, PCFD affirms India's commitment to share knowledge & expertise in the field of diplomatic training with friendly countries.

Amb Raj Srivastava inaugurated the program & highlighted the Karmyogi competency model for harnessing leadership qualities. He also elaborated on an all-inclusive approach to 'Diplomacy for Development' as the guiding principle of Indian foreign policy.

SSIFS conducted a half-day orientation programme for 24 young Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from 23 countries during t...
17/09/2026

SSIFS conducted a half-day orientation programme for 24 young Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) from 23 countries during the 89th edition of the Know India Programme (KIP) today.

Dean SSIFS, Amb Raj Srivastava delivered a presentation on "Bharat: The Land of Knowledge". The 2nd presentation was by Dr Ritika Sharma who spoke about "Navigating the AI Ecosystem: A Policy Framework".

The training programmes & activities of SSIFS for the activity packed month of "August" has been encapsulated in it's la...
31/08/2026

The training programmes & activities of SSIFS for the activity packed month of "August" has been encapsulated in it's latest newsletter, the Videsh Sewa.

You can access it using the link below:
https://ssifs.mea.gov.in/public/uploads/section/nl/1788195286.pdf

SSIFS, in coordination with TCS, hosted an AI Immersion Session for officers of the MCTP-III (2002–03 batch), in August,...
31/08/2026

SSIFS, in coordination with TCS, hosted an AI Immersion Session for officers of the MCTP-III (2002–03 batch), in August, 2026.

Bringing together real-life diplomatic scenarios and practical AI applications, the session explored how emerging technologies can strengthen decision-making and shape the future of diplomacy.

A special session on trade & economic diplomacy for IFS Officers of 2002 & 2003 batches was organized by the India Trade...
31/08/2026

A special session on trade & economic diplomacy for IFS Officers of 2002 & 2003 batches was organized by the India Trade Promotion Organization(ITPO) at Bharat Mandapam during the MCTP-III. Amb Jawed Ashraf, Chairman, ITPO discussed about the recent developments in the Global Trade Environment, the 3Ts diplomacy for Viksit Bharat & the role of Missions.

The IFS Officer trainees called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 27 August, 2026. In her message to ...
31/08/2026

The IFS Officer trainees called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 27 August, 2026. In her message to the trainees, the President reiterated that India’s engagement with the world should always align with the interests of our country: Rashtrahit Sarvopari. She also urged the young diplomats to ensure that Indian Missions always remain accessible and available for our nationals in times of need.

The IFS officers attending MCTP-III interacted with the team from NATSTRAT headed by Amb Pankaj Saran & Amb Venkatesh Va...
31/08/2026

The IFS officers attending MCTP-III
interacted with the team from NATSTRAT headed by Amb Pankaj Saran & Amb Venkatesh Varma in a day long strategic analysis and critical thinking TTX at SSIFS, New Delhi.

The senior IFS officers attending MCTP-III interacted with Shri Hardeep Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas of Ind...
31/08/2026

The senior IFS officers attending MCTP-III interacted with Shri Hardeep Puri, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas of India & discussed India’s energy security and energy diplomacy. He discussed about domestic capabilities, energy sources & ways to deepen strategic partnerships.

IFS officer trainees of 2025 Batch interacted with Honorable PM, Shri Narendra Modi whose message to diplomats was to ta...
31/08/2026

IFS officer trainees of 2025 Batch interacted with Honorable PM, Shri Narendra Modi whose message to diplomats was to take Diplomacy beyond traditional diplomatic circles & showcase India to the world befitting her civilizational heritage, culture & tourism potential.

The IFS officers of 2002-03 batches completed their Mid Career Training Program(MCTP)-III at SSIFS & have proceeded for ...
31/08/2026

The IFS officers of 2002-03 batches completed their Mid Career Training Program(MCTP)-III at SSIFS & have proceeded for their respective state attachments.

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