List of Intelligence Agencies in India

An Intelligence Agency is a government agency responsible for the collection, analysis, and exploitation of information. Check the list of Intelligence Agencies in India with their basic information.

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Intelligence Agencies in India

An Intelligence Agency is a government agency responsible for the collection, analysis, and exploitation of information in support of law enforcement, national security, military, public safety and foreign policy objectives.

They conduct both kinds of operations, overt and covert which involves espionage, communication interception, cryptanalysis, cooperation with other institutions, and evaluation of public sources. The assembly and propagation of this information is known as intelligence analysis or intelligence assessment.

Other than the Armed forces, intelligence agencies also play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of the nation by deterring internal as well as external threats to the country.

List of Intelligence Agencies in India

In this article, we will provide you with a list of Intelligence Agencies in India with their basic information. Check this out –

Name of the Organisation	Year of establishment	Incumbent Chief	Headquarters and under the aegis of	Primary function
National Investigation Agency (NIA)	2009	IPS Kuldeep Singh	New Delhi works under Home Ministry.	countering terrorism
Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB)	2006	Tilotama Varma	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.	Deals with organised wildlife crime in India
National Technical Research Organisation (NTRO	2004	Anil Dhasmana	New Delhi works under Prime Minister’s Office	Responsible for geospatial intelligence and satellite imagery and provides technical intelligence to other agencies
Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO)	2003	Keshav Chandra	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs	Conducts multi-disciplinary investigations of major corporate frauds.
Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA)	2002	Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Defense	Provides and coordinates defence and military intelligence to the Indian Armed Forces.
National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB)	1986	IPS Ramphal Pawar	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)	Functions as a repository of information on crime and criminals to help assist the investigators in linking crime to the perpetrators.
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)	1986	IPS Satya Narayan Pradhan	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)	Combats drug trafficking and the use of illegal substances as per the provisions of the NDPS Act.
Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW)	1968	Samant Goel	New Delhi works under the Prime minister’s office (PMO)	It gathers information about counter-proliferation, foreign intelligence and counter-terrorism and advises Indian policymakers, and advances India’s foreign strategic interests.
Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC)	1944	IRS Vivek Johri	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Finance	Responsible for administering Customs, GST, Central Excise, Service Tax & Narcotics in India.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)	1942	Subodh Kumar Jaiswal	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions.	Investigate bribery and governmental corruption and also investigate breaches of central laws enforceable by GOI, multi-state organised crime, and multi-agency or international cases.
Intelligence Bureau (IB)	1887	Arvind Kumar	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Home Affairs	It is a domestic internal security and counter-intelligence agency of India.
Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT)	2004	Sanjay Bahl	New Delhi works under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology	Deals with cyber security threats like hacking and phishing. It strengthens the security-related defence of the Indian Internet domain.

The intelligence agencies in India work tirelessly behind the scenes to gather and analyze information critical to the nation’s security. From external threats to internal challenges, these agencies contribute significantly to counterterrorism efforts, defense planning, and maintaining law and order. Their dedication and expertise ensure that India stays prepared and informed in an ever-evolving security landscape. By collaborating and sharing intelligence with international partners, these agencies contribute to regional and global security as well.

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