What Rubber, Chemical & Polymer Skill Development Council does

RCPSDC is a Section 8 not-for-profit company established in 2012 under India's Skill India Mission, operating under the aegis of the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE). It is recognized as an Awarding Body by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET) and develops National Occupational Standards (NOS), Qualification Packs (QPs), and assessment instruments for job roles across the rubber, chemical, and polymer sectors. Operations span NSQF-aligned curriculum design, Training of Trainers (ToT) and Training of Assessors (ToA) programs, Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) certification, and Computer-Based Testing (CBT)-based assessment delivery — executed through a network of 22+ affiliated Training Partners and Centers of Excellence co-developed with industry partners.

The council's revenue model combines Training Partner affiliation fees (INR 50,000 plus 18% GST for a two-year affiliation cycle), corporate social responsibility (CSR) project partnerships with manufacturers (notably Bridgestone India for 1,000 Tyre Fitters, JK Tyres, IAC, ElringKlinger), and government scheme implementation contracts including PMKVY, NAPS, DDUGKY, SANKALP, and newer programs (PMDAKSH, PM-SETU, CTS, JSS, PMKUVA). Customer segments span school leavers, ITI/diploma/engineering students, working professionals seeking upskilling, informal-sector workers pursuing RPL certification, and underprivileged communities funded through CSR or minority-affairs channels (NBCFDC, UKSSDM).

RCPSDC operates with a lean 17-person team headquartered in New Delhi under Chairman Mr. Arjun Bahri Dhawan, with governance anchored to public-sector skill-development objectives rather than commercial returns. Certification throughput has been ramping — March 2026 reported 225 candidates certified, 55 training programs, and 162 NAPS assessments — and the council was selected from 130+ global applications to participate in the WorldSkills Conference 2026 in Shanghai.

Name

Rubber, Chemical & Polymer Skill Development Council

Legal name

Rubber, Chemical & Polymer Skill Development Council

Website

https://rcpsdc.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RCPSDC is a 2012-founded Section 8 non-profit skill council operating under India's NSDC/MSDE that develops National Occupational Standards and delivers NSQF-aligned training, assessment, and certification for the rubber, chemical, and polymer sectors through 22+ Training Partners across India.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Skill Development

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Professional Certification & Training Content Publishing (Exam Prep, CE/CPD) (MPAJACAL)

Keywords

• Vocational skill development
• NSQF-aligned certification
• Industry training programs
• Qualification pack standards
• Workforce skill certification

Headquarters

HQ city

New Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Training Partner Affiliation Fees: RCPSDC charges INR 50,000 + 18% GST for Training Partner affiliation with 2-year validity. This covers access to RCPSDC ecosystem, job portal, and industry-oriented programs.
2. CSR Project Partnerships: Corporate organizations partner with RCPSDC for CSR-driven skill development initiatives. RCPSDC receives funding to implement training programs for underprivileged communities.
3. Government Scheme Implementation: Implementation of government skill development schemes including PMKVY, RPL, NAPS, and state-specific programs with funding from respective government departments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

RCPSDC develops National Occupational Standards and Qualification Packs for the rubber, chemical, and polymer sectors and delivers NSQF-aligned training, assessment, and certification through a nationwide network of affiliated Training Partners. It also implements government skill schemes (PMKVY, NAPS, RPL, DDUGKY, SANKALP) and corporate CSR skilling partnerships, recognized as an Awarding Body by NCVET.

Product overview

RCPSDC offers a comprehensive skill development ecosystem for the rubber, chemical, and polymer sectors under India's Skill India Mission. The core offerings include Training of Trainers (ToT) and Training of Assessors (ToA) programs, Assessment & Certification services with CBT-based examinations, and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for experienced workers. Supporting services include CSR Partnership Programs, Centers of Excellence, and the Skill on Wheels mobile training initiative. The council maintains an extensive portfolio of NSQF-aligned Qualification Packs covering job roles across manufacturing, processing, quality assurance, and service operations, supported by a detailed Occupational Map framework.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Training of Trainers (ToT) Program NSQF-aligned qualification pack training program for trainers, delivered through online and offline modes, equipping trainers with the skills to deliver RCPSDC-certified programs.
• Training of Assessors (ToA) Program NSQF-aligned assessor training program designed to build the assessment and certification capacity required to evaluate candidates in rubber, chemical, and polymer job roles.
• Assessment & Certification Services CBT-based theory examinations combined with assessor-led practical evaluations; candidates meeting assessment criteria receive NSQF-aligned, NCVET-recognized industry certifications.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Certification framework for individuals with existing skills or work experience to obtain formal certification through structured assessment, with targeted short-duration upskilling modules (30 to 132 hours) where needed.
• CSR Partnership Programs Customizable CSR-driven skill development offerings including candidate sponsorship, Center of Excellence establishment, trade lab support, and infrastructure provision for corporate partners.
• Qualification Packs (QPs) and Job Roles NSQF-aligned qualification packs covering diverse job roles across rubber, chemical, and polymer sectors including manufacturing, processing, quality assurance, and service occupations, forming the standards backbone for training delivery.
• Occupational Map Comprehensive occupational standards mapping for rubber, chemicals, and polymer manufacturing including sectors such as Chemical Manufacturing Processes, Fertilizer and Agrochemicals, Industrial Gases, and Paints and Coatings.
• Centers of Excellence (CoE) World-class training centers and labs established through industry and academic partnerships, including GUNI-RCPSDC COE, JK Tyres-RCPSDC COE, IACE-RCPSDC COE, and GTTC-RCPSDC COE.
• Skill on Wheels / Skill Van Mobile skill training initiative that brings RCPSDC training programs to remote and underserved geographies, including Naxal-affected regions.
• Training Partner Affiliation Paid 2-year affiliation program (INR 50,000 + 18% GST) granting access to the RCPSDC ecosystem, job portal, corporate networking, and preferential access to RCPSDC programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 165 of 180 candidates trained under NBCFDC project successfully completed with 137 placements
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• International Automotive Components India Pvt. Ltd.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026MoU signed under CSR initiative to implement skill development training programs.
• ElringKlinger Automotive ComponentsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026MoU signed under CSR initiative for skill development training programs.
• Uttarakhand State Skill Development Mission (UKSSDM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2026Work order received for conducting RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) training for 270 candidates across Uttarakhand state.
• GTTC (Gujarat Textile Technology Centre)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2025Center of Excellence MoU signed with GTTC for textile and related sector skill development programs.
• Saga Elastomer Private LimitedminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 7 August 2024Training Partner affiliated from Maharashtra with validity until 2026-08-06.
• Footwear Designing & Technology Development CentreminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 28 June 2024Training Partner affiliated from Uttar Pradesh with validity until 2026-06-27.
• Apricitas Technologies Pvt LtdminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 April 2024Training Partner affiliated from Andhra Pradesh with validity until 2026-04-29.
• United Way Of MumbaiminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 29 April 2024Training Partner affiliated from Maharashtra with validity until 2026-04-28.
• Lavanya Skill FoundationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 26 April 2024Training Partner affiliated from Rajasthan with validity until 2026-04-25.
• NBCFDC (National Backward Classes Finance And Development Corporation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNBCFDC and RCPSDC signed MoU for a CSR project for Training OBC/EBC youths and senior citizens candidates in Nuh, Haryana. This was CWC CSR funded Project of NBCFDC, implemented by RCPSDC. 180 candidates trained in Tyre Fitter Job roles with 165 successfully completed and 137 placed.
• BridgestonecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBridgestone and RCPSDC signed a MoU for training of 1,000 Tyre Fitters across country. Tyre fitters undergo 3-day training followed by assessment and certification. Successful students are upgraded with latest equipment and rebranding of their shops under 'Tyre Carewala' project.
• Ganpat UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGUNI-RCPSDC COE (Center of Excellence) partnership with Ganpat University in Gujarat for skill development and training infrastructure.
• JK TyrescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Banerjee – JK Tyres-RCPSDC COE located in Karnataka (Mysuru) for industry-aligned skill training in rubber sector.
• IACE (International Automobile Centre of Excellence)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACE-RCPSDC COE partnership in Gujarat (Gandhinagar) focused on automobile sector skill development.
• Commissionerate of Collegiate EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership for integrating skill development in collegiate education.
• MSME Tool RoomsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with MSME Tool Rooms for skill training infrastructure.
• UpGradminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEdTech partnership for online skill development programs.
• Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership with IIT for technical skill development.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC): Umbrella body under MSDE that oversees and funds all Sector Skill Councils including RCPSDC. Operates the same government-aligned skilling mandate at a national level and is both parent and primary funding source for RCPSDC.
• NIESBUD (National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development): Autonomous institute under MSDE that conducts entrepreneurship and skill development programs. Overlaps with RCPSDC's mission on workforce development for SMEs in manufacturing-adjacent sectors, and is a key referral/collaboration node in the same MSDE ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Leather Sector Skill Council (LSSC): Another NSDC-recognised SSC with the same operating model — NOS/QP development, Training Partner network, RPL programs, and government scheme implementation. Directly comparable institutional structure competing for the same MSDE funding pool.
• Indian Plumbing Skills Council (IPSC): SSC for the plumbing/skilled trades sector under NSDC. Smaller in scale than RCPSDC, addressing a comparable narrow trades niche with the same institutional framework and RPL-based informal worker certification focus.
• Automotive Skills Development Council (ASDC): Sibling Sector Skill Council also under NSDC covering the automotive industry. Operates with the same NSQF-aligned framework, NCVET recognition, and Training Partner model, directly competing for the same government scheme allocations and automotive employer CSR funds that RCPSDC accesses through Bridgestone, JK Tyres, and IAC.
• Electronics Sector Skills Council of India (ESSCI): SSC for the electronics industry under NSDC. Same institutional framework, same government alignment, same TP-affiliation revenue model. Represents the type of sector-specific SSC RCPSDC is benchmarked against for scheme allocations.
• Healthcare Sector Skill Council (HSSC): SSC for healthcare workforce under NSDC. Operates with the same NOS/QP, ToT/ToA, and CBT assessment architecture as RCPSDC but addresses a much larger employer base, making it a useful peer for understanding scale potential.
• Textile Sector Skill Council (TSC): Sibling SSC operating under NSDC for the textile and apparel sector. Uses identical NSQF qualification pack, Training Partner affiliation, and CBT assessment model. RCPSDC even partnered with GTTC (Gujarat Textile Technology Centre) for a COE, evidencing sector adjacency.
• Apparel Made-ups & Home Furnishing Sector Skill Council (AMHSSC): Sibling SSC under NSDC covering the apparel industry. Same NSQF-aligned framework, Training Partner network, and CSR/government scheme mix. Directly comparable institutional structure.
• IT-ITeS Sector Skills Council (NASSCOM SSC): Largest SSC by trainee volume under NSDC, covering IT and business process services. Useful benchmark for digital skilling delivery models and Training of Trainers scale, though the sector economics differ significantly from RCPSDC's manufacturing focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

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