key words: Radiography, RT-1 Certification Radiography ensures the structural integrity, quality of equipment and structures such as vessels, welded joints etc. X-ray equipment and radiography cameras used in radiography are operated by radiographers. Negligent and careless operation by radiographers or untrained person can lead to radiation accidents. This may results in excessive exposure to radiation workers and unnecessary exposure to the public. Therefore, it is necessary for radiographer to understand thoroughly the radiography techniques and radiation safety. Several fabrication and inspection codes, as well as AERB insist for certified radiographers in radiography. Industrial Radiography and Safety Aspects (IRG-1) was the first certification course on radiography conducted in 1978 by Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC). 48 such courses were conducted during 1978-93 and generated about 1400 radiographers. First radiography testing level-1 (RT-1) course was conducted in September 1994 at Institute of Quality Management (IQM), Mumbai. Currently, this course is conducted by four Institutes (1) IQM, Mumbai, (2) Quality NDT Training Institute, Pune, (3) IRC Engineering Services, Noida and (4) Indian Society for Non Destructive Testing, Trichy. However, the certification is jointly done by BARC and Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). The RT-1 training course is conducted as per the ISO-9712, BIS-13805 document and the syllabus approved by AERB. For participating in the course, the candidate should have a minimum qualification of 10+2 or equivalent examination with Science subjects, and mathematics as one of the subject in 10th standard or, Diploma or Degree in engineering/science from a recognized Board/University. Also, the candidate should have a minimum of six months radiography experience as a trainee radiographer with approval from AERB and enrolled for personnel monitoring service of BARC. Duration of this course is 15 working days. 21 lectures (51 hrs) and 9 practical demonstrations (27 hrs) from various topics in radiography techniques and radiation safety are covered in this course. The RT-1 examination consists of a written examination of three theory papers and two practical examinations. Aggregate marks are weighted as per the ISO-9712 standard. The candidates are declared successful on scoring marks not less than 70% each in written and practical examinations and not less than 80% in aggregate. Head, Radiological Physics & Advisory Division, BARC appoints Convenor, Board of examination for the RT-1 examination. On successful completion, certificates signed by Director, Health, Safety & Environment Group, BARC are issued to the candidates. Currently about 15 courses are conducted per year. 130 RT-1 courses have been conducted so far which resulted in generation of about 3000 radiographers. The passing percentage is in range of 60 to 80 %. From 2010 onwards, approximately 300 radiographers are being certified per year. Considering the industrial and economical growth in India, the number of courses and radiographers are likely to increase.