With growing national focus on surveillance security and digital sovereignty, the Government of India has mandated Essential Requirements (ER) certification from the Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) Directorate for CCTV cameras. Since June 6, 2024, all CCTV cameras procured for Government tenders, smart city initiatives, defence networks, public infrastructure projects, PSU procurement and other critical environments must comply with STQC standards.
This certification ensures that CCTV systems deployed across India follow a secure, reliable and tamper-proof architecture capable of safeguarding data, operations, and critical infrastructure.
At Global Consulting Services (GCS), we help manufacturers, importers and OEMs achieve STQC compliance efficiently, without delays, rejections or technical gaps.
Strengthen cybersecurity
Prevent firmware vulnerabilities
Reduce risks from foreign-controlled surveillance devices
Standardize surveillance performance quality
Ensure trusted IoT hardware for public infrastructure
From June 6, 2024 onward, non-compliant CCTV products cannot be supplied to Government projects.
Meet national cybersecurity requirements
Are designed using secure engineering practices
Support secure boot, secure firmware updates, encryption and access controls
Prevent unauthorized tampering
Provide traceability and accountability across manufacturing
Demonstrate secure lifecycle management
The goal is to enhance confidence in surveillance infrastructure deployed across India.
- Device overview, environment of use
- Engineering artefacts
- Secure boot design
- Firmware update processes
- Encryption logic
- Penetration testing results
- ISO 9001 certification copies
- Role-based architecture design
- Supply chain mapping details
- Secure engineering workflow documents
- Development tools and firmware loading guidelines
The TCF is central to approval and must show compliance with every Essential Requirement.
- Physical Security
- Tamper-resistant housing
- Protection against unauthorized access through debug interfaces (UART, JTAG, SWD etc.)
- Access Control
- Authentication
- Role-based permissions
- Monitoring user access lifecycle
- Network Security
- Secure data transmission
- Encryption mechanisms
- Software Security
- Secure firmware update modules
- Removal of unused features
- Strong password policies
- Penetration Resilience
- Vendor must undergo penetration testing
- Submit remediation plan
- Ensures government procurement eligibility
- Builds market trus
- Enhances product cybersecurity
- Enables smart city and PSU project participation
- Prevents product seizure or procurement rejection
- Demonstrates compliance with national security norms
- End-to-End Service Model
From application preparation to testing support — we manage the complete process.
- Technical Engineering Expertise
We assist in:
- TCF development
- Secure architecture building
Firmware security documentation
- Strong Government & Lab Coordination
Our team regularly interfaces with test labs and certification bodies for faster turnaround.
- Zero-Disruption Compliance Strategy
We help clients avoid procurement delays, tender disqualification or regulatory penalties.
- Dedicated Project Managers
Your team gets constant guidance, updates and milestone tracking.
- High Approval Success Rate
Our advisory ensures files are correct the first time — reducing rejection risk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – BIS Registration / BIS Certification
Any manufacturer, import brand or OEM selling CCTV cameras for government procurement or controlled surveillance environments must hold valid STQC certification.
The certificate remains valid for three years, subject to periodic surveillance and compliance renewal.
Yes — imported products can obtain certification provided the entity submits TCF and fulfils compliance requirements.
Timelines depend on documentation readiness, test lab scheduling, and compliance revisions. With GCS involvement, most cases are completed faster.
Such products can be rejected in tender evaluation, blacklisted from procurement, or flagged as non-compliant under national security norms.
Yes — GCS manages application drafting, TCF preparation, lab coordination, sample submission, testing support and response handling.