CAPFs to Expand Cyber Units with ₹500 Crore Allocation

Experts forecast MHA allocating ₹500 crore for CISF/BSF cyber wings in 2026 budget, predicting 2,000 new tech-savvy recruitments. The trend is to shift from physical to hybrid threats, with RPF leading AI surveillance on railways.

The expansion emphasizes cybersecurity and AI-driven monitoring in CAPFs. RPF will deploy AI surveillance for railway threat detection and crowd control. MHA sources say recruitment focuses on tech-savvy officers and cyber analysts. The move strengthens India’s preparedness against hybrid and digital security threats.