Introduction

CISF is one of the specialized Central Para-military Forces of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It came into existence in the year 1969 with a meagre strength of about 3,000 personnel for providing security to Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) and Government Installations. CISF has taken up a multi-faceted role in the field of internal security which includes Airport Security, Security of Government Buildings, Monument Security, Disaster Management, VIP Security and security of critical installations like the Delhi Metro, in addition to its traditional role of providing industrial security. The present strength is 1,64,462 officers and personnel and it provides security to 354 units including 65 domestic and international airports spread all over the country. CISF also gives security cover to 11 installations in the Private Sector after being mandated by the Central Government in the year 2009.

CISF Fire Wing operates at 108 units across India with about 8,601 trained manpower.

The Consultancy Wing at HQ (ISO 9001:2015 certified) provides services to both public and private organizations.

Headquartered at Block 13, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, CISF is led by the Director General and divided into eleven Sectors:

The Sectors are further divided into twenty Zones led by Deputy IGs. CISF includes nine training institutions across India:

• National Industrial Security Academy (Hyderabad)
• Six Recruit Training Centres (Arakkonam, Barwaha, Bhilai, Deoli, Behror, Mundali)
• Fire Service Training Institute (co-located at Hyderabad, Disaster Management)
• Dog Training School (Ranchi)

Vision & Mission

Stakeholders

• Central Govt Ministries / Departments
• PSUs & Joint Sector Undertakings
• State Govt and Private Sector Establishments
• Airport / Monument Administrators
• Contractors, Businessmen, Visitors, Tourists
• Consultancy Clients
• SSG Protectees
• Election Commission & State Govts
• Public at operational sites

Activities

• Security to PSUs & sensitive Govt buildings
• Fire protection services
• VIP protection
• Internal security & election duties
• Training in Security, Fire & Disaster Management
• Consultancy in security & fire protection

Services Offered

CISF secures 354 industrial units, including 65 airports, across sectors such as:

Additional services include fire prevention, disaster rescue, VIP support (SSG), and security training.

Get in Touch

If you are interested in CISF induction or consultancy:

Complaints & Grievance Redressal

If aggrieved, feel free to contact our Grievance Redressal Officers:

Note: For contact details, visit cisf.gov.in.