Big change in CISF, new structure will be implemented from November 1; Now security will be commanded on the basis of domain

To make the security of the country’s ultra-sensitive and strategic establishments more impenetrable, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is going to make a major and historic change in its administrative and operational system. After the approval of the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), this new framework will be implemented across the country from November 1, 2026.

The main objective of this reorganization is to adapt the command and surveillance system of CISF to the specific security needs of different sectors (such as power, coal, steel, petroleum and natural gas, ports, government buildings, museums, monuments and metro). This will bring expertise in the security system, improve operational monitoring, bring uniformity in security practices and strengthen coordination with the concerned ministries, departments and management of the establishment.

From regional command to functional specialization

CISF currently guards a wide variety of assets such as airports, ports, nuclear and space stations, power plants, steel plants, coal mines, petroleum refineries, currency printing presses, government buildings, historical monuments and metros. The working processes, infrastructure, potential threats and security challenges are completely different from place to place.

Earlier, security responsibilities were mainly decided on the basis of ‘area’ (area). However, in the last 25 years, CISF had implemented security based security arrangements in certain sectors like Aviation (Airports), Atomic Energy (DAE) and Department of Space (DoS). Experience from these areas has proven that if similar establishments (like all airports) are monitored under a single command, training of personnel is better, safety procedures (SOPs) are more precise and coordination with management is better.

In view of this success, CISF, after long discussions and approval of the Home Ministry, has now reorganized all its remaining regional sectors on the basis of work.

What are the new changes (formation of new sectors):-

Under the new structure, the existing regional sectors have now been changed as follows:-

• Government Buildings, Museums, Monuments and MRTS (GBMM & MRTS) Sector: The existing National Capital Region (NCR) Sector has now been reorganized and given this new responsibility (HQ: New Delhi).
• Power Sector-I & II: ‘Northern Sector’ (New Delhi) has been converted into ‘Power-I Sector’ and ‘North Eastern Sector-II’ (Kolkata) has been converted into ‘Power-II Sector’.
• Coal and Steel Sector: ‘Eastern Sector’ (Ranchi) has now been completely converted into ‘Coal Sector’, while ‘Central Sector’ (Bhilai) will now be a dedicated ‘Steel Sector’.
• Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector: ‘North Eastern Sector’ (Guwahati) has been changed to ‘Petroleum and Natural Gas Sector’.
• Port Sector: To strengthen the security of India’s maritime trade, ‘Western Sector’ (Mumbai) has been transformed into ‘West Coast Port Sector’ and ‘South Sector’ (Chennai) has been transformed into ‘East Coast Port Sector’.
• The existing DAE & DoS Sector (Bengaluru), Airport Sector-I (New Delhi) and Airport Sector-II (Bengaluru) will continue to function under their functional structure as before.

Important changes amidst increasing responsibilities

A necessary reform amid growing responsibilities, this reorganization becomes all the more important at a time when the role of CISF is expanding beyond just traditional industrial security to new and special security responsibilities.

CISF has been designated a Recognized Security Organization (RSO) for ports under the ‘International Ship and Port Facility Security (ISPS) Code’. This new framework will help in developing specialized security expertise in the port sector.

to force Jammu and Kashmir He has also been entrusted with the responsibility of security of ultra-sensitive jails.

Besides, CISF has also been made the nodal agency for ‘aerial security’ for critical infrastructure. These responsibilities require specialized training, clear accountabilities and a coordinated approach to address emerging threats.

Considering the increasing importance of technology in security, CISF is also continuously strengthening its cyber security, drone and anti-drone capabilities in collaboration with reputed institutions, so that critical establishments can be protected from cyber attacks and threats of suspicious drones.

For the country, this restructuring simply means that the security of India’s strategic and economic assets will now be in the hands of a highly efficient and ‘sector-specific’ security apparatus. Transforming into a fully functional command will make the CISF a future-ready force that can proactively respond to emerging threats and play a vital role in securing the foundation of India’s rapid economic growth.

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