Security jobs in India: guards and watchmen
Hiring a security guard in India costs from about ₹1,500 per day, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. A private agency needs a PSARA licence to supply guards to shopping malls, hospitals and residential societies, and the licence fee depends on the area it covers. To see current rates for your site, send a request on BlaBlaPrice.
Approximate prices in India, November 2026 (sellers' websites and the licensing portal)| Item | Price |
|---|
| Security guard, per day | from ₹1,500 |
| PSARA agency licence, one district | ₹5,000 |
| PSARA agency licence, two to five districts | ₹10,000 |
| PSARA agency licence, whole state | ₹25,000 |
Licence and what to check
The licensing portal lists the agency fee by coverage: ₹5,000 for one district, ₹10,000 for two to five districts and ₹25,000 for a whole state. Ask the agency for its PSARA licence number and check that it covers the district or state where your site is before you sign. The fee tiers are set by coverage, so a wider site needs a wider licence.
Season and night shifts
India's climate is hot all year, with a wet season and a dry season. November is the start of the drier months after the rains, which makes outdoor night shifts more comfortable for guards. In the hot months, ask the agency how it will cover posts in the midday heat and whether guards have shade and drinking water at their post.
How the service is bought
Guards are priced per day, so a monthly cost is the daily rate multiplied by the working days in the contract. Ask whether the rate includes the uniform, meals and the agency's fee, and whether the agency serves Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai. The figure in the results is a starting price, so ask for the rate for your number of posts.
What to put in your request
Say how many guards you need, the site address, the shift hours, the start date and how long the contract runs. Add whether you want a daily or a monthly rate, and your budget per day. Mention the type of site, such as a mall, hospital or housing society, so agencies can confirm that they serve that kind of site.
BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the posts and hours in your own words in the chat. BlaBlaPrice's AI asks for the details still missing, looks through sellers' websites and price lists in India, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their offer, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to exchange them. You can also invite agencies you already know by sending them your request link. See security guard and watchman, or create a request.
Questions and answers
How much does a security guard cost per day in India?
Agencies quote from about ₹1,500 per day, according to sellers' websites in November 2026. Ask for the rate for your number of posts.
Does a security agency need a licence in India?
Yes. A PSARA licence is required to provide private security services to malls, hospitals and residential societies, so ask the agency for its licence number.
How much is a PSARA licence?
The fee depends on coverage: about ₹5,000 for one district, ₹10,000 for two to five districts and ₹25,000 for a whole state.
Which cities can I name in the request?
Name your city and district, for example Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad or Chennai, and ask the agency whether it holds a licence there.
