BIS Certification for Structural Steel | IS 2062

BIS Certification Consultancy for Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel | IS 2062:2011 | Qualitance India

Introduction

Hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel is widely used in construction, infrastructure, industrial fabrication and engineering applications. Its strength, toughness, weldability and dimensional characteristics make it an important material for manufacturing structural components. In India, structural steel certification is associated with the relevant IS 2062 specification and the applicable BIS product-certification requirements. The product standard establishes requirements for steel grades, chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions, workmanship and testing. For steel manufacturers, obtaining BIS certification requires more than producing steel that meets the specified strength. The manufacturing process, raw-material traceability, laboratory facilities, quality-control arrangements and inspection records must also satisfy the applicable requirements. Qualitance India provides BIS Certification Consultancy for structural steel manufacturers, including documentation support, product-scope planning, testing coordination and factory inspection preparation.

Important Update: IS 2062:2011 and the New Standard

The requested standard, IS 2062:2011 – Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel, is a previous edition. The BIS Standards Portal records IS 2062:2011 as withdrawn on 29 June 2026. BIS laboratory listings now include IS 2062 (Part 1):2025 – Structural Steel, Part 1: Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Steel. <Cite refs={["turn633836search0","turn633836search8"]}/> Manufacturers planning a new certification application should verify the currently applicable standard, Quality Control Order provisions, amendments and transition requirements with BIS before applying. This article retains the requested IS 2062:2011 title for search relevance and explains the certification considerations that manufacturers should review.

What Is Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel?

Hot rolled structural steel is steel shaped into plates, sheets, strips, flats, bars and structural sections through a hot-rolling process. Depending on the grade and product form, it can be used in applications requiring different combinations of strength, toughness, formability and weldability. Common applications include:

Building frames and industrial sheds
Bridges and infrastructure projects
Steel columns, beams and other structural sections
Industrial equipment and fabricated structures
General engineering and fabrication
Structural components used in transportation and infrastructure

The appropriate grade and product form depend on the engineering design, service conditions, purchaser specifications and applicable standard.

What Is IS 2062?

IS 2062 is the Indian Standard associated with hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel. The previous edition, IS 2062:2011, was titled Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel — Specification (Seventh Revision). The corresponding BIS Product Manual explains the requirements and certification procedures applicable to that edition. <Cite refs={["turn633836search31","turn633836search32"]}/> The newer IS 2062 (Part 1):2025 appears in BIS laboratory listings under the title Structural Steel — Part 1: Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Steel. The applicable standard should be confirmed before defining a new product-certification scope. <Cite refs={["turn633836search8","turn633836search9"]}/> The relevant requirements may address:

Steel grades and quality designations
Chemical composition
Tensile properties and yield strength
Elongation
Impact properties, where applicable
Bend testing
Workmanship and surface condition
Dimensions and dimensional tolerances
Mass and weight requirements
Additional tests specified for particular products or grades
Product identification and marking

The exact requirements and acceptance criteria must be taken from the applicable edition and its amendments.

Is BIS Certification Mandatory for Structural Steel?

BIS certification requirements for covered structural steel products are linked to the applicable government Quality Control Order and certification framework. The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020 lists IS 2062:2011 for hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel, subject to the product description and exclusions specified in the order. It also provides for use of the Standard Mark under a BIS licence for covered products. <Cite refs={["turn633836search34"]}/> Because the 2011 edition has subsequently been withdrawn, manufacturers should confirm the current legal and certification position before manufacturing, importing or supplying the product. Before proceeding, verify:

The currently applicable edition of IS 2062.
The latest applicable Quality Control Order and amendments.
The product forms and sizes covered by the order.
Any applicable exclusions, exemptions or transition arrangements.
The current BIS licence, testing and marking requirements.

The mandatory status of a product should not be determined solely by the title of an old standard or an older certification document.

Applicable BIS Certification Scheme

The BIS Product Manual for IS 2062:2011 describes certification under Scheme-I of the BIS (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018. The applicable certification route for a new application should be confirmed against the current standard and BIS instructions. <Cite refs={["turn633836search31","turn633836search1"]}/> The general process for a product covered by Scheme-I includes:

Confirming the applicable Indian Standard and product description.
Identifying the steel grades, quality designations and product forms.
Reviewing manufacturing facilities and quality-control arrangements.
Preparing company, factory and technical documents.
Establishing suitable testing and laboratory arrangements.
Submitting the application and applicable fees.
Arranging sample testing and factory assessment as required.
Responding to observations raised during scrutiny or inspection.
Obtaining the required licence before applying the Standard Mark to covered products.

The exact requirements depend on the current certification framework, manufacturing process and proposed licence scope.

Steel Grades and Quality Designations

The previous IS 2062:2011 product manual includes grade designations such as E250, E275, E300, E350, E410, E450, E550, E600 and E650, with quality designations varying according to the grade. <Cite refs={["turn633836search32"]}/> For the 2011 edition, the grouping guidelines identify quality designations including A, BR, B0 and C for certain grades, while the listed higher grades have different quality options. The applicable requirements must be checked in the relevant standard and product manual. Manufacturers should not assume that every grade or quality designation is automatically included in a licence. The proposed scope must be assessed against the current standard, manufacturing capability and applicable grouping guidelines.

Why is grade selection important?

The steel grade determines the applicable strength and other mechanical-property requirements. Quality designations may also affect impact requirements and other acceptance criteria. When preparing a BIS application, manufacturers should identify:

Grade and quality designation
Product form
Dimensions and thickness range
Manufacturing route
Applicable mechanical and chemical requirements
Additional tests required for the proposed grade

For a new application, these details should be mapped to the current IS 2062 (Part 1):2025 requirements rather than copied directly from an older licence.

Product Forms Covered by the Previous IS 2062:2011 Manual

The IS 2062:2011 Product Manual groups products by form for licence-scope consideration. Its grouping guidelines distinguish flat products and structural products. <Cite refs={["turn633836search32"]}/> Typical product forms covered by the previous manual include:

Plates, strips and flats
Bulb flats
Bars and other specified rolled products
Structural sections such as angles, channels and beams, subject to the standard's scope

The exact products, dimensions and grouping provisions applicable to a new licence must be verified against the current edition.

Product grouping and licence scope

The previous Product Manual provides grouping guidelines based on product form, grade and quality. It also identifies grade-specific grouping considerations. <Cite refs={["turn633836search32"]}/> A manufacturer should declare the varieties intended for certification and establish that its production and testing facilities support those varieties. The final scope is subject to BIS assessment. Testing one product does not automatically guarantee inclusion of every grade, quality, product form and size.

Raw Materials and Manufacturing Process

The raw materials and manufacturing route depend on whether the unit is an integrated steel producer, a rolling mill or another type of manufacturer. The previous IS 2062:2011 Product Manual specifically states that material produced by re-rolling finished products—whether virgin, used or scrap—or by rolling material whose metallurgical history is not fully documented or is unknown is not acceptable. It also refers to ISI-marked starting material conforming to IS 2830 for relevant re-rolling operations. <Cite refs={["turn633836search31","turn633836search6"]}/> The applicable requirements for a new application should be verified against the current edition. A typical manufacturing and quality-control sequence may include:

Step 1: Raw-material identification

The manufacturer identifies the input material and maintains relevant supplier documents, cast details and test certificates.

Step 2: Steelmaking and casting, where applicable

For units performing these operations, the process includes steelmaking, composition control and casting into suitable semi-finished products.

Step 3: Reheating and hot rolling

The material is processed through the rolling mill to produce the required plates, flats, bars or structural sections.

Step 4: Dimensional and process control

The manufacturer monitors dimensions and process conditions to achieve the intended product characteristics.

Step 5: Finishing and inspection

Finished products are inspected for surface condition, workmanship, dimensions and other applicable requirements.

Step 6: Sampling and testing

Representative samples are tested for the required chemical, mechanical and dimensional properties.

Step 7: Identification and dispatch

Products are identified and linked to the relevant cast, production batch and test records. Where BIS certification applies, marking and documentation must follow the applicable licence requirements.

Testing Requirements for IS 2062 Structural Steel

Testing verifies whether structural steel conforms to the applicable specification. The exact tests depend on the edition, grade, product form, thickness and quality designation.

1. Chemical composition

Chemical testing determines whether the steel meets the specified composition limits. The applicable requirements may address carbon, manganese, sulphur, phosphorus and other specified elements. The precise limits must be taken from the relevant grade and standard.

2. Tensile test

Tensile testing evaluates the strength characteristics of the steel, including tensile strength, yield strength and elongation as required by the applicable specification.

3. Impact test

Impact testing evaluates the material's resistance to fracture under the specified test conditions. Applicability and acceptance criteria depend on the grade, quality designation and requirements of the standard.

4. Bend test

Bend testing assesses the material's ability to withstand the prescribed bending conditions without unacceptable defects.

5. Y-groove cracking test

The earlier BIS Product Manual and current laboratory scope listings identify Y-groove cracking testing as a relevant test for specified structural steel requirements. Applicability must be confirmed against the current standard and product scope. <Cite refs={["turn633836search2","turn633836search3"]}/>

6. Sudden-load testing

The current BIS laboratory listings for IS 2062:2011 identify sudden-load testing among the relevant test parameters. Confirm whether this test applies to the particular product and current certification requirements. <Cite refs={["turn633836search2","turn633836search3"]}/>

7. Soundness, grain size and inclusion tests

The previous product-certification and laboratory records identify soundness, grain size and inclusion testing as relevant requirements in specified circumstances. These should not be assumed to apply identically to every grade or product. <Cite refs={["turn633836search2","turn633836search5"]}/>

8. Dimensional and mass checks

The product is checked for the applicable dimensions and tolerances, which may include thickness, width, length, sectional dimensions and mass. The current standard and product manual determine the actual test methods, sample preparation, frequency and acceptance criteria.

Sample Requirements for BIS Testing

Sampling requirements depend on the applicable standard edition, product form, grade and test. The previous IS 2062:2011 Product Manual provides sampling and grouping guidelines for the products covered by that edition. BIS laboratory listings also identify specific sample-preparation and test-facility limitations for individual laboratories. <Cite refs={["turn633836search31","turn633836search10"]}/> For example, current BIS laboratory records for IS 2062:2011 identify chemical testing samples and exclusions for certain specialised tests at individual facilities. These entries are laboratory-specific and should not be treated as a universal sample requirement for every application. <Cite refs={["turn633836search10"]}/> Before sending samples, manufacturers should confirm:

The current edition of the standard
The applicable sampling procedure
Product form and dimensions
Grade and quality designation
Sample quantity and preparation
Required tests and acceptance criteria
Whether the selected laboratory has the complete required test scope

A sample plan should be finalised only after reviewing the applicable standard and BIS instructions.

Laboratory and Testing Equipment Requirements

Structural steel testing requires equipment appropriate to the applicable chemical, mechanical and dimensional tests. Depending on the proposed scope, relevant facilities may include:

Chemical analysis equipment
Universal testing machine
Impact testing machine and specimen preparation facilities
Bend-test fixtures
Dimensional measuring instruments
Weighing equipment
Equipment for any applicable special tests

The exact equipment requirements depend on the standard, tests assigned to the factory laboratory and any permitted subcontract-testing arrangements. Manufacturers should maintain:

Equipment calibration records
Equipment maintenance records
Testing procedures and work instructions
Competent testing personnel
Sample identification and traceability
Test reports and review records

BIS laboratory listings should be checked for the relevant standard, grade and test parameters. A laboratory listing for IS 2062 does not necessarily mean that every test is available at that facility. <Cite refs={["turn633836search2","turn633836search3","turn633836search8"]}/>

Factory Inspection and Quality-Control Requirements

Factory assessment evaluates whether the manufacturer can consistently produce structural steel conforming to the applicable standard. Manufacturers should prepare the following arrangements:

Raw-material and cast traceability
Manufacturing process controls
Rolling and finishing records
Product identification and segregation
Chemical and mechanical test records
Dimensional inspection records
Calibration and maintenance records
Control of nonconforming products
Test certificates and dispatch documentation
Applicable product marking arrangements

For re-rolling operations, particular attention should be paid to input-material traceability and compliance with the applicable restrictions on the origin and metallurgical history of the starting material. The exact factory assessment and inspection requirements must be confirmed against the current BIS product-certification procedure.

Documents Required for BIS Certification

The final document checklist depends on the manufacturer's business structure, production process and proposed product scope. The following is a practical preparation guide.

1. Company documents

Business registration or incorporation documents, as applicable
PAN and GST registration, where applicable
Manufacturing-unit address and contact details
Authorisation for the person signing the application
Details of the authorised signatory

2. Manufacturing documents

Manufacturing process flow chart
Details of steelmaking, casting or rolling facilities, as applicable
Machinery and production-equipment list
Proposed grades, quality designations and product forms
Proposed dimensional and thickness ranges
Raw-material specifications and supplier details
Production capacity and process-control information

3. Quality-control documents

Quality-control procedures and inspection formats
Raw-material and cast identification records
Production and rolling records
Chemical analysis reports
Mechanical test reports
Dimensional inspection records
Calibration plan and relevant certificates
Nonconforming-product handling procedure
Product traceability and dispatch records

4. Laboratory and testing documents

Details of in-house laboratory facilities
List of testing equipment
Details of testing personnel
Equipment calibration records
External laboratory details, if subcontract testing is proposed
Available test reports for the intended product scope

The final checklist should be confirmed against the current edition of IS 2062 and the applicable BIS application requirements.

Common Challenges in BIS Certification for Structural Steel

Manufacturers may face delays when their proposed product scope, raw materials or testing arrangements do not align with the applicable requirements. Common challenges include:

Preparing an application using the withdrawn IS 2062:2011 edition without checking the current standard
Unclear declaration of grades and quality designations
Incomplete traceability of raw materials and cast numbers
Insufficient chemical and mechanical testing arrangements
Missing calibration and inspection records
Inadequate dimensional inspection controls
Assuming one tested product automatically covers every grade and product form
Selecting a laboratory that cannot perform all required tests
Failing to review current Quality Control Order provisions and transition arrangements

A pre-application review can help identify these issues before submission.

How Qualitance India Can Help

Qualitance India provides BIS Certification Consultancy for hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel. Our consultancy support can include:

Review of the applicable standard and certification route
Assessment of the proposed grades and quality designations
Guidance on product forms and licence-scope planning
Preparation and review of BIS application documentation
Review of manufacturing and quality-control arrangements
Guidance on laboratory facilities and testing requirements
Sample-testing coordination
Preparation for factory inspection
Support in addressing observations raised during application scrutiny
Guidance on applicable marking and ongoing compliance requirements

The consultancy scope is finalised according to the manufacturer's requirements and the services agreed for the project. BIS retains authority over application scrutiny, testing acceptance, factory assessment and licence decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is IS 2062?

IS 2062 is the Indian Standard associated with hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel. The previous edition was IS 2062:2011, while BIS laboratory listings now include IS 2062 (Part 1):2025. <Cite refs={["turn633836search0","turn633836search8"]}/>

2. Is IS 2062:2011 still the current standard?

No. The BIS Standards Portal records IS 2062:2011 as withdrawn on 29 June 2026. Manufacturers should confirm the current applicable edition and transition requirements before applying. <Cite refs={["turn633836search0"]}/>

3. Which grades were listed under IS 2062:2011?

The earlier product manual lists E250, E275, E300, E350, E410, E450, E550, E600 and E650, with applicable quality designations varying by grade. Confirm the grades and requirements in the current standard before preparing an application. <Cite refs={["turn633836search32"]}/>

4. Is BIS certification mandatory for structural steel?

The Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020 included IS 2062:2011 within its specified product coverage. Because the standard has since been withdrawn, manufacturers must verify the latest legal order and applicable certification requirements. <Cite refs={["turn633836search34","turn633836search0"]}/>

5. What tests are required for structural steel?

Depending on the applicable grade and product, test requirements may include chemical composition, tensile strength, yield strength, elongation, impact testing, bend testing, dimensional checks and specified additional tests.

6. Can one grade or product sample cover the entire licence scope?

Not automatically. Grouping depends on the applicable product manual, grade, quality designation, product form and testing provisions. BIS may restrict the scope based on manufacturing and testing capabilities.

7. Can external laboratories be used for testing?

This depends on the test and applicable BIS provisions. Manufacturers should confirm whether subcontracting is permitted and whether the chosen laboratory has the required testing scope.

8. What documents are required for a BIS application?

Typical documents include company and factory details, manufacturing process information, product-scope details, raw-material traceability, quality-control procedures, laboratory and calibration records, and available test reports. The final list depends on the current application requirements.

9. Can Qualitance India assist with structural steel certification?

Yes. Qualitance India can assist with product-scope assessment, documentation, testing coordination, quality-control review and factory inspection preparation.

Official References

BIS Product Manual for IS 2062:2011: Hot Rolled Medium and High Tensile Structural Steel
BIS Standards Portal: Standard Details and Current Status
BIS Scheme-I Product Listing: Products Under Compulsory Certification
BIS Laboratory Information Management System: Search IS 2062 Testing Facilities
Ministry of Steel: Steel and Steel Products (Quality Control) Order, 2020
BIS Standards Formulation Records: Structural Steel Standard Development Information

Always verify the latest published standard, amendments, applicable Quality Control Order and BIS application requirements before proceeding with certification.

Conclusion

Hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel is essential for construction, infrastructure and industrial manufacturing. Compliance requires appropriate control over raw materials, manufacturing processes, steel grades, chemical composition, mechanical properties, dimensions and testing records. Since IS 2062:2011 has been withdrawn and BIS laboratory listings include IS 2062 (Part 1):2025, manufacturers should confirm the applicable current standard and certification route before filing a new application. Qualitance India supports manufacturers seeking BIS certification for hot rolled medium and high tensile structural steel through product-scope planning, documentation, testing coordination and factory inspection preparation. Qualitance India – Improving Quality & Competence Call/WhatsApp: +91 9310615170 Email: info@qualitanceindia.com Website: https://qualitanceindia.com