The Central Soil and Materials Research Station is responsible for carrying out field and laboratory investigations, research and development activities in the field of geomechanics and associated environmental issues, concrete technology and construction materials and functions as adviser and consultant in the above fields.
The CSMRS has a Governing Council which functions as the principal policy formulating and advisory body to the Government on all matters relating to the Research Station and is assisted in the discharge of its functions by the (i) Standing Technical Advisory Committee and (ii) Budget and Programme Committee.