UPSC | Prelims GS | 2026

The newspaper reported that the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is reorganising its structure primarily to:

  1. Align supervisory arrangements with sector-specific security requirements
  2. Withdraw from airports and mass-transit systems
  3. Replace specialised security management with only geographical administration
  4. Transfer all CISF functions to State police forces

Answer

Correct Answer

Align supervisory arrangements with sector-specific security requirements

Explanation

Option A is correct: the revamp creates functional sectors reflecting distinct risks in power, coal, steel, petroleum, ports and mass transit. Option B is wrong because airports and mass transit remain within the mandate. Option C is wrong because the reform moves toward functional expertise, not only geography. Option D is wrong because no transfer to State police was reported.

Topics: cisf functional reorganisation, critical infrastructure, internal security, security forces