Knowledge hub
Practical, plain-language guides for procurement teams, administrators and institutions evaluating security and manpower agencies in India, drawn from 11 years of service experience.
02Guides by service
What to check, service by service.
Each service page sets out the scope, the credentials behind it and the questions buyers ask before they shortlist an agency.
- 01Security ManpowerCheckThe PSARA licence number, and how guards are police-verified before deployment.
- 02Facility ManagementCheckThat sanitation sits within the ISO scope, and how absent staff are replaced.
- 03HR & Technical StaffingCheckThe GeM category for each post, with ESI, EPF and minimum wages priced in.
- 04Electronic SecurityCheckWho monitors each system, and which guard responds when it raises an alert.
- 05Workplace Security AuditCheckA written report with priorities, before any posts are proposed.
03Capability statement
SMSA on one page.
A PDF summary for procurement files: SMSA’s service lines, PSARA licence, ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 certifications, GeM categories, statutory registrations and representative government clients.
Download the SMSA capability statementPDF04FAQ
Buyer questions.
What should I check before hiring a security agency in Delhi NCR?
Check the agency’s PSARA licence and issuing authority, its ISO certifications and issuing body, its GST, ESI and EPF registrations, minimum-wage payroll, guard training and verification, and references from comparable clients. The SMSA Security Compliance Guide 2026 walks through each check.
What is in the SMSA capability statement?
The capability statement is a PDF summary of SMSA’s 4 service lines and security audits, its PSARA licence, 3 ISO certifications, 5 GeM categories, statutory registrations and representative clients — 36+ organisations to date.
What does the Security Compliance Guide 2026 cover?
The guide explains PSARA licensing, ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001 certification, GeM registration and statutory compliance (GST, ESI, EPF and labour laws) for organisations outsourcing security and manpower in India, with a section on choosing a compliant partner.
How do I request a workplace physical security audit?
Contact SMSA on +91 99584 60867 or contact@smsaindia.com, or use the contact form. The audit is the first step of every SMSA deployment and shapes the guard strength, duties and equipment we propose.
Need a compliant partner?
Talk to us about your site, service requirements and procurement process. Our team can help you review the relevant credentials and supporting documents.
More about SMSA resources
SMSA publishes practical guidance for procurement and administration teams evaluating security and manpower agencies — covering PSARA licensing, ISO certification, GeM procurement and statutory compliance.