The main objective of research is to incorporate new learning in training and to introduce research- based training and policy workshops. During the last 10 years, ASCI has published about 40 books and 15 research papers in professional journals.
Research sponsored by external agencies is one of the major thrusts.
In 1998-99, the research budget of the College was one crore. At any point of time, the faculty has 20 major research projects. A large number of private and public sector organizations have initiated endowment of Chairs for supporting research at Administrative Staff College of India.