National Archives of India is the custodian of all `Public` records of Government of India and are available for use of `bonafide` research. Access to the records in National Archives of India is governed by the provisions of Public Records Rules, 1997.
Process for Registration of Indian & Foreign Scholar/Researchers to consult records:- Indian researchers are required to submit a letter of introduction from their sponsoring University/Institution and foreign nationals are required to submit a letter of introduction from their diplomatic mission in addition to a letter of introduction from their sponsoring University/Institution. Researchers may seek permission to consult the records in the prescribed application format (Form – 8) 
( Size - 275.87 KB, Language - English, Format - PDF ) to be filled up at the time of enrolment. For easy access to the National Archives of India building complex, researchers are advised to carry an Identity Proof.