Hiring a Security Agency in Uttar Pradesh? How to Check Its PSARA Licence First

Under the Private Security Agencies (Regulation) Act, 2005, no one may run a private security agency or supply guards without a licence from the state's Controlling Authority. In Uttar Pradesh, the Act is applied through the state's own Private Security Agencies Rules (versions dated 2009 and 2023 are published), which build on the Central Model Rules.

Key points about the licence

• Area of operation. A licence may cover one district, several districts or the whole state. Make sure your site's district is covered.
• Validity and renewal. Under the Central Model Rules, an agency must apply for renewal at least 45 days before its licence expires. If it doesn't, it is treated as unlicensed once the licence expires. A renewed licence is valid for up to five years.
• Displayed at the office. The licence must be displayed at the agency's place of business.
• Accountability. UP rules let the Controlling Authority verify guard training and require agencies to report criminal cases against their staff.

Your due-diligence checklist

1. Ask for a copy of the PSARA licence and check the agency name, validity date and districts covered.
2. Check the company itself - for a private limited company, its CIN can be looked up on the Ministry of Corporate Affairs portal.
3. Ask for proof of PF and ESIC registration and recent deposits.
4. Confirm guards are trained and police-verified before deployment, and wear photo ID cards.
5. Get the scope of work, shift pattern, reliever policy and price escalation terms in writing.

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Sources

• Uttar Pradesh Private Security Agencies Rules, 2023 (LegitQuest)
• Uttar Pradesh Private Security Agencies Rules, 2009 (LegitQuest)
• Private Security Agencies Central Model Rules, 2020 (LegitQuest)
• MCA - company master data search

Last reviewed: 10 November 2026. This article is general information, not legal advice. Wage rates and rules change; confirm current figures with the Uttar Pradesh Labour Department or the relevant authority.