Central Industrial Security Force

Our Guiding Principles

The vision, mission, motto, ethos, ethics and values that shape every action of the Force in protecting the Nation’s critical infrastructure and assets.

Motto Protection and Security
Ethos Abhedya Suraksha
Values The 5 Cs — Courage, Commitment, Competence, Courtesy and Compassion

Vision

To be a premier multifaceted Force upholding internal security and securing the Nation’s critical infrastructure and assets.

Mission

To realise the organisation’s vision in a cost-effective manner through optimal utilization of resources, constantly upgrading skills and developing core competencies, adopting state-of-the-art technologies and providing holistic security solutions.

Motto & Ethos

Protection and Security
Abhedya Suraksha

Ethics

Loyalty, Integrity & Transparency

  • Loyalty: Demonstrate loyalty to the Force by practising the highest ideals of professionalism, teamwork and integrity.
  • Integrity: Maintain the highest degree of honesty and integrity in all internal and external interactions.
  • Transparency: Be open to receiving and giving feedback on action taken, especially from stakeholders; analyse it and make necessary improvements.

Values — The 5 Cs

  • Courage: Exhibit the highest standards of moral and physical courage.
  • Commitment: Commit to always putting the needs of CISF before personal needs.
  • Competence: Continuously improve core competencies to achieve the goal of being the best security Force in the world.
  • Courtesy: Be courteous while being firm in the discharge of duty and maintain cordiality while interacting with others.
  • Compassion: Demonstrate compassion and empathy at every opportunity, including in adversity and crisis.