What is the Charter of duties of CISF?

Protection and Security of public sector & private/ joint venture installations and airports based on deployment norms prescribed by MHA. It includes:-

• Access control
• Perimeter Security
• Security to specified vital installations
• Crime prevention and control
• Escort of vital consignments
• Protection to employees
• Anti-terror Quick Response Teams

What is the procedure for induction of CISF?

CISF is deployed on cost reimbursement basis. Therefore, on receipt of request from a client, a preliminary assessment of the facility is conducted. After the client has agreed to the Terms and Conditions of CISF deployment and committed to pay all expenses related to it in writing, MHA is requested by CISF to accord ‘In-Principle’ approval for the deployment. Further,

• After ‘In-Principle’ approval of MHA and receipt of survey fee from the client, a joint security survey of the facility is conducted by CISF and management officials.
• Based on the joint survey, requirement for manpower, accommodation, transport and other administrative/ operational equipment and stores is assessed.
• Formal requisition is furnished by the management and MHA-approved MoU is signed between CISF and the client.
• Based on the joint survey, CISF submits a proposal to MHA for sanction of posts.
• After the posts are sanctioned, the concerned management is then required to
1. Remit security deposit of 03 months pay per head and
2. Complete pre-induction facilities (PIF) such as provision of accommodation, communication, transport gadgetry etc.

What is the procedure for obtaining CISF Consultancy Services for Security and Fire?

• Requisition letter seeking Consultancy services to be sent to CISF HQrs addressed to the DIG/Tech
• On receipt of the requisition, introductory offer letter and Brochure containing the details of the consultancy activities undertaken are shared by CISF
• Precise data and requirements of the client are collected
• A preliminary visit to the sites where Consultancy is required, is conducted
• Consultancy fee is worked out based on preliminary visit recommendations and prescribed norms
• Letter of Consultancy Fee offer is sent to the client
• After the fee is received, a Consultancy Team is detailed from a panel of pre-identified experts
• The Consultancy Team visits the site for audit and survey at a mutually agreeable date
• The Consultancy Team prepares draft recommendations and presents them to the client
• Draft Consultancy Report is prepared after incorporating the views of the client
• Draft report is submitted to the Consultancy wing at CISF HQrs for review
• The report is critically examined at the Consultancy Wing and modifications are made, if required
• The report is put up for perusal and approval of DG, CISF after finalisation
• The duly approved report is sent to the client with a request for survey feedback
• Review of feedback