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Unarmed Security Guard

Keeps buildings, facilities, events and properties safe without carrying weapons, preventing theft, vandalism and other illegal activity.

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Overview

An Unarmed Security Guard is a professional responsible for maintaining safety and security in various settings, such as buildings, facilities, events, or properties, without carrying any weapons. They focus on non-violent security measures to prevent theft, vandalism, or other illegal activities.

Where they work

  • Shopping malls
  • Society complexes
  • Schools
  • Colleges
  • Hospitals
  • Apartments
  • Security service providing agencies
  • Event based companies and so on

Work environment

You have to work for at least 8 to 9 hours and for 5 to 6 days a week. Shift duties may be there. Overtime is common.

Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field.

Skills and interests

This career might suit you if…

  • You are physically fit
  • You like to help others
  • You pay attention to details while working
  • You like to have clear instructions to follow
Physical EducationAny Streamhelping peoplepublic service

Eligibility and education roadmap

Please check the duration of the course during enrolment.

  1. 1Certificate — Complete 10+2 in any stream (preferably with a focus on physical education or vocational training).
  2. 2Diploma — Diploma in Security Management. These are offered by various vocational training institutes and polytechnics.
  3. 3Undergraduate — Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Security Management, Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Crime and Security Management.
  4. 4Postgraduate — Master of Arts (MA) in Security and Risk Management, Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Security Studies or Criminal Justice.

Forms, exams and applications

Not applicable / varies by institution — check directly with your chosen institute.

Exam names above are as printed in the source card. Application windows, eligibility and syllabi change — always check the official notification for current dates.

Where to apply

Government institutes

  • Central Industrial Security Force (Hyderabad, Chennai and Mumbai)
  • National Industrial Security Academy, Hyderabad, Telangana

Private institutes

Please check if the institute is affiliated and accredited before applying.

  • Security Sector Skill Development Council (New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai and Kolkata)
  • International Institute of Security & Safety Management (New Delhi and Mumbai)

These institute lists are indicative examples from the source card, not a ranked or complete directory. Always verify accreditation on the institute's official website.

Career outcomes

Growth path

  • 1Helper Guard
  • 2Security Guard
  • 3Security Supervisor

Expected income

₹9,000 – ₹15,000 per month

These figures are taken from the National Career Service (NCS) and are indicative and subject to change.

Source

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Student action plan

What you can do this month

  • Read this whole roadmap and note any subjects, exams or institutes you don't recognise yet.
  • Talk to a teacher or school counsellor about how your current subjects connect to Physical Education, Any Stream.
  • Look for a school club, competition or online course related to helping people.
  • Shortlist 2–3 institutes from the list above and check their official website for current admission details.
  • Save this career and compare it with 1–2 others you're considering.

Example from the field

Anil Kumar Warkade — A 25-year-old from Khamaria, a small village in Tehsil Rithi, Katni district of Madhya Pradesh, whose father was a farmer. After clearing his Class 12 exams he learned about a course in the security domain and completed the Security Guard course with an impressive record. A few days later he received a job offer as a security guard in Katni and accepted a modest starting salary of INR 4,500 per month. His security officer was impressed by his dedication and hard work, he rose quickly in the organisation, and the source says his salary has since increased manyfold.

Source

This profile is shared for training/educational purposes only, as printed in the source card.

Sources and update notice

  • Career card source: Exploring Career Paths with Career Cards, Volume 2, printed page 787 (NCERT / UNICEF India / PSSCIVE Bhopal, First Edition, April 2025).
  • Income source: https://bit.ly/3ZfaXzK
  • Last reviewed on this site: 2026-08-21

The CISF training centres and the National Industrial Security Academy named on the card train Central Industrial Security Force personnel; they are not open-admission institutes for private security courses. Private security guards need the training required under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005 — check with your State's controlling authority. The case-study link on the card carries a long story ID that cannot be read with certainty, so the link points to the source's success-story page. The Firefighter card reprints this card's educational pathway.

Eligibility, fees, exam patterns and admissions change often. Always verify current details on official institute, exam-body or government websites before making decisions.