Thu Mar 06 17:45:49 UTC 2025: ## CISF to Boost Recruitment to Meet Growing Security Needs

**Chennai, March 7, 2025** – The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) plans to significantly increase its personnel strength in the coming years to enhance security coverage across various facilities. Director-General Rajwinder Singh Bhatti announced on Thursday that the force aims to recruit 15,000 to 20,000 personnel annually. This follows the recent recruitment of 14,000 personnel, with an additional 17,000 currently being recruited. The expansion represents an approximate 10% annual growth for the force.

The increased recruitment is intended to support the growing number of facilities under CISF protection. Mr. Bhatti confirmed that security coverage for airports in Navi Mumbai, Lengpui (Mizoram), Jewar (Noida), Thoothukudi (Tamil Nadu), and Vijayawada (Andhra Pradesh), among others, is under consideration.

To improve its workforce capabilities, the CISF is investing in training programs for domain experts in areas such as information technology, cybersecurity, and aviation security. A new HR policy focused on work-life balance has also been implemented, along with choice-based postings for personnel. Training modules are being upgraded to incorporate modern technology and revised curriculums.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate several new infrastructure projects during the CISF’s Raising Day celebrations on Friday, including facilities in Jammu, Kolkata, Noida, Sivaganga, and Hyderabad.

Addressing concerns about language barriers, senior officers clarified that 60% of airport personnel are drawn from the local state, with the remaining 40% from other states. Basic local language training is provided to personnel to facilitate better communication with the public. The CISF aims to further improve language balance in its deployments. While acknowledging past incidents, Mr. Bhatti stated the force is committed to improving communication and addressing public concerns.

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