Are NCFM/NISM certification and third-party reference letters mandatory for Appointment of Authorized Person? 

Are NCFM/NISM certification and third-party reference letters mandatory for Appointment of Authorized Person?

No, NCFM/NISM certification and third-party reference letters are not required for the appointment of an authorized person. However, the NISM certificate would be required at the time of the request for the CTCL terminal raised by the AP.