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About CISF

Formed under the 50th Act of Parliament in 1968, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) today stands as a multi-faceted Central Armed Police Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. From its modest beginning with just 3,129 personnel, the Force has grown into a formidable strength of 2.20 lakh personnel.

The Force provides security cover to 361 critical national installations, including 70 airports, nuclear and space establishments, seaports, power plants, sensitive Government buildings and the Delhi Metro. It maintains 12 Reserve Battalions, operates 08 state-of-the-art training institutions, has the largest contingent of women personnel among the armed forces, and is the only Central Armed Police Force with a full-fledged Fire Wing.

Read more about CISF

• Guiding Principles
• Fire Wing
• Women Power