National Security Guard

National Security Guard
Emblem of the National Security Guard
Flag of the National Security Guard
Common name	"Black Cats"
Abbreviation	NSG
Motto	"सर्वत्र सर्वोत्तम सुरक्षा" Sarvatra Sarvottama Suraksha Best Security Everywhere
Agency overview
Formed	16 October 1984 (1984-10-16)
Employees	10,000 active personnel
Annual budget	₹1,422.47 crore (US$168.3 million) (2026-27)
Jurisdictional structure
Legal jurisdiction	Republic of India
Governing body	Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Constituting instrument	National Security Guard Act, 1986
Operational structure
Headquarters	New Delhi
Minister responsible	Amit Shah, Minister of Home Affairs
Agency executive	B. Srinivasan, IPS, Director General
Parent agency	Ministry of Home Affairs
Regional Hubs	Chennai Gandhinagar Hyderabad Kolkata Mumbai
Notables
Person	R. N. Kao, Secretary of the Research and Analysis Wing, for Founder of NSG
Significant Operations	Black Thunder Ashwamedh Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir Vajra Shakti Black Tornado Insurgency in Northeast India
Website
https://nsg.gov.in/

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The National Security Guard (NSG) is a central armed police force in India under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It is the primary quick-reaction counterterrorism force of the Government of India. It was founded on 16 October 1984, following Operation Blue Star, to combat terrorist activities and protect states against internal disturbances.

The formation of the NSG was formalised in the Parliament of India under the National Security Guard Act, 1986. Aspirants who want to join the NSG are recruited from both the Central Armed Police Forces and Indian Army.