The categories of  documents held by the Institute are as follows : 

i) The Governing Body constitution, Agenda and Proceedings of  the various meetings of the Governing Body.

ii) The Research Advisory Council constitution, Agenda and Proceedings of  the various meetings of the Research Advisory Council.

iii) The Finance & Building  constitution, Agenda and Proceedings of  the various meetings of the Finance & Building Committee.

iv) The Standing Promotions Grievances Committee constitution, Agenda and Proceedings of  the various meetings of the Standing Promotions Grievances Committee.

v) The files, documents and proceedings  related to various review committees appointed by the Government of India.

vi) Files and documents related to framing of the Memorandum of Association, Rules and Regulations, Bye-Laws and Staff Rules of the Institute and approval of Government of India thereof.

vii) The personal files and service books of staff members of the Institute and other establishment matters. 

viii) Files, documents and proceedings related to Recruitment and Assessment for Promotion of various Scientific and Technical Staff and Recruitment and Promotion of various Administrative and Others Staff.