✔ Last Updated: 15 August 2026 — Contact details verified from the official TEC website (tec.gov.in) as on August 2026.
About Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC)
The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India. TEC develops telecom standards, and administers the MTCTE scheme — the mandatory testing and certification of telecom equipment before it can be sold, imported or used in India.
Most people contact TEC for: MTCTE / TEC certification queries, technical standards, or regional centre matters. Use the section below that matches your issue.
1. TEC Certification (MTCTE) Helpdesk – Most Common Query
MTCTE CertificationApplication / Status / Certificate Queries
If your query is about TEC certificate, MTCTE application, testing, or certificate status, contact the dedicated MTCTE helpdesk:
| MTCTE Helpdesk Number | 011-23329555 |
|---|---|
| MTCTE Helpdesk Email | help.mtcte.tec@gov.in |
| MTCTE Online Portal | mtcte.tec.gov.in — apply online, track application status, download certificate |
Source: MTCTE helpdesk details as per the official TEC website (as on August 2026).
Tip: For application-specific issues, first raise your query through the MTCTE portal itself (Applicant Login → My Applications) and keep your application reference number ready.
2. TEC Head Office, New Delhi – General Contact
For general enquiries, administrative matters, or anything not covered by the MTCTE helpdesk:
| Reception | 011-23717138 |
|---|---|
| Director (Admin) | 011-23355028 |
| Director (Regional Centres) | 011-23737409 |
| General Enquiry Email | dira1.tec@gov.in (Director, Admin-I) |
| Fax | 011-23717138, 011-23326029 |
| Address | Telecommunication Engineering Centre, Gate No. 5, Khurshid Lal Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001, India |
| Official Website | www.tec.gov.in |
Source: Contact details as per the official TEC website (as on August 2026).
3. Head of TEC (Sr DDG)
| Head of Department | Sh. Syed Tausif Abbas, Sr DDG & Head (TEC) |
|---|---|
| Phone | 011-23320252 |
| srddg.tec@gov.in |
Source: “From Desk of Head TEC”, tec.gov.in (as on August 2026). Officer designations may change — verify on the official website before contacting senior officers.
4. Regional TEC Centres – Contact Details
TEC has four regional centres. Contact the centre covering your region:
| Region / City | Contact No. | Address | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi (North) | 011-23739400 | ddgnr.tec@gov.in | Telecom Engineering Centre, Gate No. 5, Khurshid Lal Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001 | 011-23739300 |
| Kolkata (East) | 033-23570008 | ddger.tec@gov.in, direr.tec@gov.in | Regional Telecom Engineering Centre (East), 1st Floor, BSNL Q/A Building, EP & GP Block, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091 | 033-23570011 |
| Mumbai (West) | 022-26610900, 022-26610925 | ddgwr.tec@gov.in, dirwr.tec@gov.in | Regional Telecommunication Engineering Centre (West), 2nd Floor, D-Wing, BSNL Administrative Building, Juhu Road, Santacruz (West), Mumbai – 400054 | 022-26610920 |
| Bengaluru (South) | 080-26646222, 080-26642900 | ddgsr.tec@gov.in, dirsr.tec@gov.in | Regional Telecom Engineering Centre (South), 2nd Floor, Jayanagar Telephone Exchange, 9th Main, 4th Block Jayanagar, Bengaluru – 560011 | 080-26654111 |
Source: TEC official contact directory (as on August 2026). Emails corrected — do not use addresses with spaces in them.
5. Grievance & Procurement (Make in India / PPP) Related
- Public Procurement (Make in India) grievances for telecom products: Use the dedicated grievance portal at tec.gov.in/PPPMII. Contact person: DDG (IMP&TEP), Room No. 161, Khurshid Lal Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001. Phone: 011-23322079.
- General grievance against TEC/DoT: File on CPGRAMS (pgportal.gov.in) under Department of Telecommunications.
- RTI requests: Submit through the RTI portal or to TEC, DoT as per the RTI Act, 2005 (see the RTI section on tec.gov.in).
6. Complete Officer Contact Directory
TEC has 70+ officers across divisions (Standards, Certification, IT, Radio, Quantum Technology, etc.). Officer numbers and emails change frequently due to transfers. Instead of listing potentially outdated numbers here, always refer to the official TEC contact directory on tec.gov.in for the current officer-wise list.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the contact number of TEC head office?
The TEC head office reception number is 011-23717138. For administrative matters call Director (Admin) at 011-23355028, and for general queries email dira1.tec@gov.in. Head office: Gate No. 5, Khurshid Lal Bhawan, Janpath, New Delhi – 110001.Who should I contact for TEC / MTCTE certification queries?
Contact the MTCTE helpdesk: phone 011-23329555, email help.mtcte.tec@gov.in. For applications and status tracking, use the MTCTE portal at mtcte.tec.gov.in.How can I apply for a TEC certificate or check my application status?
Apply online through the official MTCTE portal at mtcte.tec.gov.in using MeriPehchaan/DoT eServices login. Track your application and download the certificate from the “My Applications” section of the portal.How many regional TEC centres are there in India?
TEC has four regional centres: Delhi (North), Kolkata (East), Mumbai (West) and Bengaluru (South). Contact details for each are given in Section 4 above.Is TEC a government body?
Yes. The Telecommunication Engineering Centre (TEC) is the technical wing of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications, Government of India. It develops telecom standards and certifies telecom equipment under the MTCTE scheme.
8. Official Sources
- Telecommunication Engineering Centre: https://www.tec.gov.in
- MTCTE Certification Portal: https://mtcte.tec.gov.in
- Department of Telecommunications: https://www.dot.gov.in
- CPGRAMS (Grievance Portal): https://pgportal.gov.in
Disclaimer: Phone numbers, emails and addresses can change without notice. Information on this page is compiled from the official TEC website (tec.gov.in) as on 15 August 2026. Always verify the latest contact details on the official website before relying on them. This page is an independent information directory and is not affiliated with TEC or the Department of Telecommunications.
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