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STQC Certified CCTV Cameras in India (2026) – Complete List of Approved models + Brands

As of April 2026, there are 196 STQC‑certified CCTV camera models in India, spread across seven brands: Full STQC Certified CCTV camera list includes models from Prama with 58 approved models, CP Plus with 45, Sparsh with 43, Matrix with 36, Honeywell with 9, Vicon with 3, and Equus with 2 certified cameras. Brands don't get STQC certified. Individual camera models do. When you read "Brand X is STQC certified," what that actually means is "Brand X has at least one camera model certified." One more thing: this list includes every certified model we found on the stqc.gov.in portal, including brands FGTech does not stock or sell.

If you are planning a new CCTV deployment or upgrading an existing system, start by learning how to choose the right camera for your use case in our guide on How to Choose CCTV Camera in India for your use case (updated 2026 Guide), and then learn about how to pick the right surveillance hard disk with our guide to the Best HDD for CCTV Camera. 

Some certificates on the STQC portal cover more than one model number. We count each named model number as one certified model, because that is how STQC counts them in the annexure. That is where 196 comes from.

List was last updated on April 10, 2026. Next refresh scheduled for May 10, 2026.

 

How we built this list

We pulled certificate data directly from the stqc.gov.in portal, which is the only official source for India's IoT product certifications under MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology). For each certified model, we recorded the certificate number, model number, manufacturer name, camera type, chipset, country of origin, date of issue, and expiry. The full dataset, including firmware version, chipset, and country of origin for each model, is in our STQC Certified Cameras spreadsheet

Some certificates on the STQC portal cover more than one model number. This happens when a manufacturer submits a group of cameras for testing together, say a 2MP bullet, a 4MP bullet, and a 4MP dome from the same product line. Each model number in that annexure has been individually evaluated against the Essential Requirements and is tied to its own firmware version and hardware specification. 

When did STQC become mandatory?

April 1, 2026. MeitY laid the groundwork with the Gazette notification in March 2024 and gave manufacturers a two-year compliance window. From April 2026, selling a non-compliant IP camera in India can attract fines up to 10x the product value and up to 2 years in prison.

To understand what STQC Certification is and the full timeline from 2024 to 2026, see our STQC Certification explainer

STQC approved CCTV brands and models in India (April 2026)

Brands don't get STQC certified. Individual camera models do. Based on the official STQC portal as of April 2026, seven brands currently have STQC Certified CCTV camera models in India, accounting for 196 distinct models between them.

BrandManufacturerCountryCertified models
PramaPrama India Pvt. Ltd.India58
CP PlusAditya Infotech Ltd.India45
SparshSamriddhi Automation Pvt. Ltd.India43
MatrixMatrix Comsec Pvt. Ltd.India36
HoneywellHoneywell International India Pvt. Ltd.USA (made in India)9
ViconVicon Security Tech Pvt. Ltd.International3
EquusVVDN Technologies Pvt. Ltd.USA (made in India)2
Total196

You'll notice Equus on this list. Most public summaries of STQC certified CCTV cameras miss it entirely. Equus is a real entry on the official portal, manufactured by VVDN Technologies, and we've verified the certificate ourselves. You'll find both certified Equus models in the brand-by-brand section below.

You'll also notice the count is 196 models, not "50+" as some industry blogs claim. We pulled this number directly from the certificates issued under the STQC/IoTSCS/ER scheme on official stqc.gov.in portal.

STQC certified CCTV camera models list, brand by brand

Each table below lists every STQC certified camera model on the sqtc.gov.in portal, grouped by brand and sorted by the brand's total certified count. Always check the manufacturer's datasheet for exact deployment conditions.

Prama India: 58 certified models

Prama is the largest STQC certified CCTV camera brand in India by model count. Worth understanding the corporate structure here, because it gets confused a lot. Prama operates in India through Prama Hikvision India Private Limited, a joint venture between Prama and Hikvision. The cameras certified under STQC are sold under the Prama brand name, not the Hikvision brand. They're manufactured locally, use chipsets that comply with the chipset-origin rules, and carry their own STQC certificates issued to Prama as the manufacturer. So when you see articles saying "Hikvision India models are STQC certified," what's actually true is that Hikvision's joint venture partner Prama has 58 certified models. Hikvision-branded cameras themselves do not appear on the STQC portal. Prama's certifications cover bullet, dome, PTZ and box cameras across resolutions from Full HD to 4K.

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/00608 Oct 202407 Oct 2027PT-NC580P0-AP(D)Fixed Box IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/00708 Oct 202407 Oct 2027PT-NC228D3(D)Full HD Fixed Box IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/00808 Oct 202407 Oct 2027PT-NPZE5232IW-APFull HD PTZ IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/00908 Oct 202407 Oct 2027PT-NC286D5-IZS(D)
PT-NC126D3-IZ(D)
PT-NC127D3-IS(D1)
Full HD Bullet IP Camera; Type IP Color Camera; Type IP Color Camera (Type A/Type B)
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/05810 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC327P1-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC127D3-WNRAM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/05910 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC361P1-WNMS(D2)
PT-NC341P1-WNAMS(D2)
PT-NC321P1-WNAMS(D2)
PT-NC321P1-NAS(D2)
Dome Cameras
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06010 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC323P1-WNM(D2)
PT-NC123D3-WNM(D2)
PT-NC323P1-N(D2)
PT-NC123D3-N(D2)
2MP Turret
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06110 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC347P1-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC147D3-WNRAM(D2)
4MP VF Dome
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06210 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC360P1-WNMS(D2)6MP Fixed Bullet
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06310 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC360P1-WNMS/AW(D2)
PT-NC160D3-WNMS/AW(D2)
6MP Fixed Bullet
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06410 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC360P1-WNM(D2)6MP Fixed Bullet
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06510 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC340P1-WNM(D2)
PT-NC140D3-WNM(D2)
PT-NC340P1-N(D2)
PT-NC140D3-N(D2)
4MP Fixed Bullet
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/06610 Sep 202509 Sep 2028PT-NC367P1-WNRAM(D2)6MP VF Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10031 Oct 202530 Oct 2028PT-NC320P1-WNM(D2)
PT-NC120D3-WNM(D2)
PT-NC320P1-N(D2)
PT-NC120D3-N(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10131 Oct 202530 Oct 2028PT-NC340P7-WNMS/AW(D2)Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10231 Oct 202530 Oct 2028PT-NC363P1-WNMS(D2)
PT-NC363P1-WNMS/AW(D2)
PT-NC163D3-WNMS/AW(D2)
6MP Turret Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10331 Oct 202530 Oct 2028PT-NC326P1-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC126D3-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC346P1-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC146D3-WNRAM(D2)
2MP VF Bullet; 4MP VF Bullet
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10413 Nov 202512 Nov 2028PT-NC36TP3-4NAM(D2)Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10513 Nov 202512 Nov 2028PT-NC386P3-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC366P3-WNRAM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10613 Nov 202512 Nov 2028PT-NC367P3-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC361P3-WNAM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/10713 Nov 202512 Nov 2028PT-NC360P3-WNM(D2)Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/07224 Nov 202523 Nov 2028PT-NC320P7-WNMS/AW(D2)
PT-NC120D7-WNMS/AW(D2)
PT-NC320P1-WNMS(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/07324 Nov 202523 Nov 2028PT-NC340P3-WNM(D2)
PT-NC320P3-WNM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/07424 Nov 202523 Nov 2028PT-NC341P3-WNAM(D2)
PT-NC321P3-WNAM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/07524 Nov 202523 Nov 2028PT-NC34TP3-4NAM(D2)
PT-NC32TP3-4NAM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/07624 Nov 202523 Nov 2028PT-NC347P3-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC327P3-WNRAM(D2)
Network Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/07724 Nov 202523 Nov 2028PT-NC346P3-WNRAM(D2)
PT-NC326P3-WNRAM(D2)
Network Camera

CP Plus (Aditya Infotech): 45 certified models

CP Plus, owned by Aditya Infotech Ltd., is India's most visible domestic CCTV brand and the second-largest STQC-certified brand by model count. CP Plus announced its first batch of STQC certifications via Aditya Khemka's official press release in March 2025, and has been adding certified models steadily since. Most CP Plus SQTC certified CCTV cameras use Taiwanese Novatek or Innofusion chipsets, which is what kept them on the right side of the chipset-origin rule that knocked out Chinese-chipset products.

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/011 05 Nov 202417 Jul 2027CP-UNP-F4521L30-DPQPTZ Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/010 06 Nov 202417 Jul 2027 CP-UNC-BE21C-VMDS-Q
CP-UNC-TE21ZL6C-VMDS-Q
CP-UNC-WE21L3C-VMDS-Q
CP-UNC-VE21ZL4C-VMDS-Q
Box Camera; Bullet Camera; PTZ Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/018 04 Jun 202503 Jun 2028CP-UNC-TE81ZL6C-VMDS-Q4K Network Bullet Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/21 23 Jun 202522 Jun 2028 CP-UNC-VC21L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-TC41L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-VC41L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-TA41L6C-D-Q
CP-UNC-TC41ZL6C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-TC21L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-TA41L3C-D-LQ
CP-UNC-TA21L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-DA41L3C-D-LQ
Bullet Camera; Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/22 23 Jun 202522 Jun 2028 CP-UNC-DA21L3B-LQ
CP-UNC-DA41L3B-D-LQ
CP-UNC-TA41L3B-D-LQ
CP-UNC-DA21L3C-Q
CP-UNC-TA21L3C-Q
CP-UNC-DA41L3C-D-Q
CP-UNC-TA41L3C-D-Q
CP-UNC-DA21L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-WC41L3C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-TA21L3B-LQ
Bullet Camera; Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/23 23 Jun 202522 Jun 2028 CP-UNC-TA21L6C-Q
CP-UNC-DA41L3C-Q
CP-UNC-TA41L3C-Q
CP-UNC-DA41L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-TA41L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-TA41L6C-Q
Bullet Camera; Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/28 04 Nov 202503 Nov 2028CP-UNC-EE61L2C-VMD-QFisheye Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/29 21 Nov 202520 Nov 2028CP-UNC-TT41L3-VMD-QANPR Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/71 28 Nov 202527 Nov 2028 CP-UNC-TC61L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-DA61L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-TA61L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-VC61L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-VC41ZL5C-VMD-Q
Bullet Camera; Dome Camera; Vandal Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/70 07 Jan 202606 Jan 2029 CP-UNC-TC81L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-DA81L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-TA81L3C-LQ
CP-UNC-VC81ZL5C-VMD-Q
CP-UNC-ME41L3-MDJ-Q
CP-UNC-VC81L5C-VMD-LQ
CP-UNC-TC81ZL6C-VMD-LQ
Bullet Camera; Dome Camera; Mobile Camera; Vandal Dome Camera

Sparsh (Samriddhi Automation): 43 certified models

Sparsh, manufactured by Samriddhi Automation Pvt. Ltd. out of Haridwar, was one of the earliest brands to push the certification publicly. Sparsh's STQC certified CCTV Camera range covers fixed dome, fixed bullet, fixed box, PTZ, and wedge cameras, with PoE support and audio I/O on most models. Its Ambarella chipsets come from the United States. It's the deepest non-Hikvision-affiliated indigenous Indian portfolio in the certified list. 

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/039 14 Aug 202513 Aug 2028 SC-IS82BP-I(S), SC-IND51DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND51BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND81DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND84BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND84DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND85BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND81BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IPX200BP-20, SC-IPX200BP-20WBullet Camera; Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/040 14 Aug 202513 Aug 2028 SC-IND21DP-1(Z)(S), SC-IND21BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND41DP-1(Z)(S), SC-IND41BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND43BP-1(Z)(S), SC-IND44BP-1(Z)(S)Bullet Camera; Dome Camera
STQC/IoTSCS/ER/001 13 Nov 202505 Sep 2026 SC-IL22DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IL22BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IL22XP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND22DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND22BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND22XP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND42DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND42BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND42XP-I(Z)(S)Box Camera; Bullet Camera; Dome Camera; Wedge Camera
STQC/IoTSCS/ER/004 13 Nov 202505 Sep 2026 SC-IND82DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND82BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND82XP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND52DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND52BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IND52XP-I(Z)(S), SC-IL82DP-I(Z)(S), SC-IL82BP-I(Z)(S), SC-IL82XP-I(Z)(S)Box Camera; Bullet Camera; Dome Camera
STQC/IoTSCS/ER/005 13 Nov 202526 May 2027 SS-EN212P-(I), SS-EM212-(I), SS-EM412-(I), SS-IND212-(I), SS-IND412-(I), SS-EN412P-(I), SS-EX202-I-B, SS-EX202-I-H, SS-EN212-(I)PTZ Camera

Note: ER/001 carries a shorter validity than subsequent certificates. This matches the entry on the STQC portal. 

Matrix Comsec: 36 certified models

Matrix Comsec, based in Vadodara, Gujarat, certified its IP camera range in early 2025 and announced it via the official Matrix news release. Matrix's certified portfolio (the SATATYA series) is heavily focused on enterprise and project deployments: 8MP bullet cameras with motorised varifocal lenses, vandal-resistant domes, ruggedised models for industrial sites. 

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/016 04 Mar 202503 Mar 2028 SATATYA series – CIBR80ML12CWP P2, CIBR80FL28CWP P2, CIBR80FL36CWP P2, CIBR50FL28CWP P2, CIBR50FL40CWP P2, CIBR50MVL12CWP P2, CIBR20FL28CWP P2, CIBR20FL36CWP P2, SATATYA CIBR20MVL12CWP P22MP Bullet IP Camera; 5MP Bullet IP Camera; 8MP Bullet IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/024 04 Mar 202503 Mar 2028 SATATYA series – CIDR80MVL12CWP P2, CIDR80FL28CWP P2, CIDR80FL36CWP P2, CIDR50FL28CWP P2, CIDR50FL40CWP P2, CIDR50MVL12CWP P2, CIDR20FL28CWP P2, CIDR20FL36CWP P2, CIDR20MVL12CWP P22MP Dome IP Camera; 5MP Dome IP Camera; 8MP Dome IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/025 04 Mar 202503 Mar 2028 SATATYA series – RIDR50FL40CWP P2, RIDR20FL28CWP P2, RIDR20FL36CWP P2, RIDR50FL28CWP P22MP Ruggedized IP Camera; 5MP Ruggedized IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/026 04 Mar 202503 Mar 2028SATATYA PTZ2040P2MP PTZ IP Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/83 08 Oct 202507 Oct 2028 SATATYA series – MIBR80FL60CWP P2, MIBR80FL28CWP P2, MIBR80FL36CWP P2, MIBR50FL28CWP P2, MIBR50FL40CWP P2, MIBR50FL60CWP P2Mini Bullet Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/84 08 Oct 202507 Oct 2028 SATATYA series – MIDR80FL60CWP P2, MIDR80FL28CWP P2, MIDR80FL36CWP P2, MIDR50FL28CWP P2, MIDR50FL40CWP P2, MIDR50FL60CWP P2Mini Dome Camera
STQC/IOTSCS/ER/85 08 Oct 202507 Oct 2028SATATYA PTZ5040PPTZ Camera

Honeywell India: 9 certified models

Honeywell certified its 50 Series IP camera range under STQC in late 2025. All 9 models are 3MP and 5MP bullet and dome variants. The country of origin for the certifying chipset is the USA (Ambarella CV25). Honeywell is one of only three international brands on this list, alongside Vicon and Equus. 

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IoTSCS/ER/078 13 Nov 202512 Nov 2028 HC50WB3R2
HC50WB3R3
HC50W43R2
HC50W43R3
3MP Bullet Camera; 3MP Dome Camera
STQC/IoTSCS/ER/079 13 Nov 202512 Nov 2028 HC50WB5R5
HC50W45R2
HC50W45R3
HC50WB5R2
HC50WB5R3
5MP Bullet Camera; 5MP Dome Camera

Vicon Security Tech: 3 certified models

Vicon Industries, the US-based surveillance manufacturer, became one of the first international brands to clear STQC IoTSCS by certifying its Roughneck 2MP series. The company describes itself as part of "a select group of international manufacturers" to meet India's cybersecurity bar, which is fair given how short the international list is.

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IOTSCS/0324/013/ER 08 May 202507 May 2028 V2102CD-W28IR-A
V2102B-W310MIR-A
V21020D-W310MIR-A
2MP Compact Dome Camera; 2MP Outdoor Bullet Camera; 2MP Outdoor Dome Camera

Vicon's certificate follows an older STQC numbering format (STQC/IOTSCS/0324/013/ER) issued before the current ER/xxx series was standardised. It is a valid IoTSCS certification. The format difference reflects when it was issued, not its validity.

Equus (VVDN Technologies): 2 certified models

Here's the brand most other STQC summaries miss completely. But the certificates are real, issued under STQC/IoTSCS/ER/123, and the manufacturer is VVDN Technologies Private Limited, an Indian electronics design and manufacturing company that builds the Equus camera range using Ambarella CV28S chipsets. 

Certificate NumberDate of IssueCertificate ExpiryCamera ModelsCamera Types
STQC/IoTSCS/ER/123 06 Oct 202505 Oct 2028 EQSR-V04-FW-A
EQSR-V02-FW-A
Wedge Camera

Major CCTV brands that are NOT STQC certified

These global brands had no STQC-certified CCTV models on the official portalas of April 2026.

Is Hikvision STQC certified?

Hikvision is the world's largest surveillance brand and was, until 2024, the dominant player in the Indian CCTV market. As of April 2026, Hikvision has no STQC Certified CCTV camera on the STQC IoTSCS portal. The PPO rules require disclosure of chipset country of origin, and Hikvision's standard product line uses Chinese-origin SoCs that the Indian government has refused to certify.

Worth flagging: several blogs and dealers across India are claiming that "Hikvision models with non-Chinese chipsets have received STQC certification." We've checked the STQC portal directly, and we cannot find any Hikvision-branded model on the certified list as of April 2026. If you're being told a particular Hikvision model is STQC certified, ask for the certificate number, then verify it on the STQC portal. Don't rely on assurances alone. (Note: Prama Hikvision India is a related-but-separate Indian entity, and Prama branded 58 models are certified. That's not the same as a Hikvision-branded model being certified.)

Is Dahua STQC certified?

Dahua has NO STQC certified camera models on the STQC portal. Dahua's situation mirrors Hikvision's: Chinese-origin chipsets, no STQC clearance, effectively barred from new sales in India from April 1, 2026.

Is Axis Communications STQC certified?

Axis is a Swedish IP camera manufacturer widely used in enterprise deployments. No Axis-branded models appear on the STQC IoTSCS portal as of April 2026. If you're an enterprise procurement team currently running Axis cameras, the existing devices continue to function, but new procurement under PPO rules will require alternatives or specific Axis models clearing certification.

Is Hanwha Vision (formerly Samsung Techwin) STQC certified?

No certified models on the STQC portal. Hanwha makes high-end cameras for enterprise and critical infrastructure, and is often specified in large project tenders. Without STQC, those tenders will need to look elsewhere.

Is Bosch Security STQC certified?

No certified models on the STQC portal. Bosch is heavily used in premium enterprise deployments in India. As of April 2026, the gap is real.

Is Panasonic i-PRO STQC certified?

i-PRO (the rebranded Panasonic surveillance arm) has no certified models on the STQC IoTSCS portal as of April 2026.

Is TP-Link STQC certified?

TP-Link's VIGI camera (C340 & C440) range received BIS ER-01 certification in March 2026 (the announcement that triggered our BIS ER-01 newsletter). However, BIS ER-01 is not the same as STQC IoTSCS. As of April 2026, TP-Link is not included in the approved list, and no STQC certified CCTV camera from the brand is listed on the STQC portal. TP-Link cameras can legally be sold in India under BIS ER-01, but they cannot be supplied into government tenders that specify STQC.

What this means for the Indian CCTV market

According to Counterpoint Research, domestic Indian brands now control more than 80% of the CCTV market as of February 2026, up sharply from a year earlier when Chinese brands held roughly a third of all sales. The STQC certification list explains why. Indian brands like CP Plus, Prama, Sparsh and Matrix moved their supply chains to Taiwanese chipsets, certified their models, and now dominate procurement shortlists. Bosch and Honeywell hold the premium international segment because they were either willing or able to certify quickly. Most other global brands are still catching up.

CCTV brands with unverified STQC certification status

These brands either claim STQC certification themselves or are mentioned by industry sources as certified, but no certificate is visible on the official STQC portal as of April 2026. We'll update this section as their status changes. If you're from one of these brands and your STQC certificate is now public, send us the certificate number and we'll verify and move you to the certified list.

Is Qubo (Hero Group) STQC certified?

Qubo themselves and the media claim it, but there is no certified model as per the STQC portal

Qubo, owned by Hero Group, makes consumer-focused Wi-Fi and indoor IP cameras. Qubo lists "STQC Certified" prominently on some of its Amazon product pages, positioning those products as STQC Certified CCTV cameras, and Qubo's founder Nikhil Rajpal told 91mobiles in March 2026 that the company has received the required clearance from MeitY. Several mainstream outlets and blogs have repeated this claim.

We checked the STQC portal directly and couldn't find any Qubo or Hero Group certificate as of April 2026. Two possibilities: the certificate exists but hasn't been published on the public portal yet, or the company is referring to its BIS ER-01 approval rather than STQC. We don't know which. If you're buying Qubo for residential use, BIS ER-01 is enough to be legal under the new rules. If you're buying Qubo for any government deployment, ask for the STQC certificate number specifically and verify it on the portal before signing.

Is HiFocus STQC certified?

Brand self-claims it on the website. No certified model exists on the STQC portal. 

HiFocus, headquartered in Chennai, claims STQC certification on its own website, and the claim has been repeated in at least one advertorial-style article on TechBullion. We haven't found any independent media verification. We haven't found a HiFocus certificate on the STQC IoTSCS portal. The brand says it has both BIS ER and STQC approval. We'll update this section if and when the certificate becomes publicly searchable on the official portal.

Is Godrej STQC certified?

Not yet but it is listed as "in pipeline"

Godrej Security Solutions sells CCTV cameras and video door phones under its broader security portfolio. Godrej itself makes no public STQC claim that we could find. One industry blog (SKN Technology) lists Godrej as being "in the STQC pipeline" alongside ZKTeco India and a Hikvision NextGen series. There's no STQC certificate visible on the government portal as of April 2026.

Is ZKTeco India STQC certified?

Not yet but listed as "in pipeline."

Same status as Godrej: mentioned by one industry source as being in the STQC submission pipeline, no public certificate, no claim from ZKTeco itself that we could verify.

Is Trueview STQC certified?

Not yet. They claim it on a single Amazon listing, but no model is listed on the STQC portal

We found a single Trueview camera listing on Amazon describing the product as "STQC Certified." We could not corroborate this anywhere else, and Trueview models do not appear on the STQC IoTSCS portal. Treat with caution until verified.

Do private buyers need STQC certified CCTV cameras, or only the government?

Government procurement always requires STQC. Private buyers technically only need BIS ER-01, but a growing number of large enterprises are moving to STQC by choice.

Government tenders: STQC is mandatory

Any CCTV deployment funded by the central or state government, defence, railways, smart city projects, PSUs, or critical infrastructure requires STQC certification under the Public Procurement Order. 

Private and enterprise buyers: STQC vs BIS ER-01

For private sales, BIS ER-01 is the legal floor. You can buy and install a BIS ER-01 certified camera in your office, home, factory, retail store or warehouse without violating any rule. The seller must have BIS approval; the camera must have a BIS ER-01 licence; that's it.

But here's where things get interesting. We've seen procurement teams at large private companies (especially banks, hospitals, IT campuses, hotel chains and listed manufacturers) start specifying STQC in their RFQs even though they're not legally required to. The reasons are practical: STQC is harder to fake, the certificate is publicly searchable on a government portal, and it signals a higher level of cybersecurity audit.

Why are big private companies switching to STQC anyway

First, audit trail. If a camera at a banking branch gets compromised, the bank's IT auditors want to know the device passed an independent government test. STQC gives them that paper trail.

Second, vendor consolidation. If a private buyer also bids for any government work, they want one camera SKU that works for both segments. STQC-certified cameras are eligible for both. BIS-only cameras are only eligible for one.

Third, future-proofing. The current rules apply to internet-connected cameras only. Industry chatter suggests the cybersecurity bar will keep rising, and STQC-certified products are likely to be the safer long-term bet.

Do analog and HD-CVI cameras need STQC certification?

No, not currently. STQC applies to IP and network-connected cameras because the certification is fundamentally about cybersecurity. Analog and HD-CVI cameras don't connect to a network directly (they connect to a DVR over coax), so they're outside the scope of the IoT scheme.

Why STQC currently applies only to IP/network cameras

The IoT System Certification Scheme tests things like default passwords, encrypted transport, secure boot and remote access controls. None of those apply to a pure analog camera that just sends a video signal over a coax cable. The cybersecurity attack surface lives at the DVR or NVR level for hybrid systems, and at the camera level for IP systems. So the rule follows the network, not the camera form factor.

What are the Essential Requirements (ERs) for STQC certification?

Both STQC IoTSCS and BIS ER-01 test against the same six Essential Requirements published by MeitY in the April 2024 Gazette notification at stqc.gov.in. In short: no default passwords, encrypted video streams over TLS/HTTPS, secure boot with signed firmware, disabled debug and test ports, supply chain transparency on chipset and component origins, and a published vulnerability disclosure policy.

We've broken down each ER in detail (with real-world hacking incidents that explain why the requirement exists) in our BIS ER-01 newsletter. The same six rules apply to STQC, so if you want the deeper version, that's the place to read it.

How to verify if a CCTV camera is STQC certified, step by step

Three steps. Takes about two minutes per model.

Step 1: get the exact model number, not the brand name

Pick the model number off the camera itself or off the box. Don't rely on a category name like "CP Plus 4MP dome." STQC certificates are issued to specific model numbers like CP-UNC-DA41L3C-D-Q. Brand-level claims are meaningless until you have the model number in hand.

Step 2: cross-check the STQC portal

Go to theofficial stqc.gov.in certified products page and look for the IoTSCS list. Search by manufacturer name first, then scan for your model number. The portal lists the certificate ID, the manufacturer, the product name, and the validity period.

Step 3: match the certificate number, firmware version, and expiry date

Once you find the model on the portal, three things must match before you trust the certificate.

The certificate number on the portal must match the certificate the dealer or brand is showing you. The firmware version on the certificate must match the firmware running on the device you're buying (the dealer can show you this in the camera's web interface). The expiry date must be in the future. Most STQC certificates run three years from date of issue. An expired certificate is not a valid certificate.

Common mistakes buyers make

Treating brand-level claims as proof. Accepting screenshots instead of live portal lookups. Ignoring the firmware version mismatch (this is the most common one). Buying old stock that pre-dates the certified firmware build. Trusting "STQC certified" labels on Amazon or Flipkart listings without checking the certificate number.

If a dealer can't show you the certificate number on the actual government portal, walk away. It really is that simple.

About this list

This list was compiled by FGTech Innovations LLP, a Mumbai-based reseller of CCTV, networking, and storage hardware. 

For each certified model, we recorded the certificate number, model number, manufacturer name, camera type, chipset, country of origin, firmware version, date of issue, and expiry. The full dataset lives in our STQC Certified Cameras spreadsheet, and you'll see every entry below grouped by brand. Feel free to download it in Excel or PDF.

Contact: Shailendra Jain, Founder, FGTech Innovations LLP. Spotted an error or a missing certificate? Reach out to us, and we'll verify and update.

Last updated: April 10, 2026. Next refresh scheduled for May 10, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is STQC certification mandatory for CCTV cameras?

STQC certification is not universally mandatory in India but is required for government projects and public sector procurements in India.
Private buyers and businesses can still purchase BIS ER -01 approved models, though STQC certified models are preferred for security and compliance.
In practice, STQC certified CCTV camera models are becoming increasingly important due to tightening cybersecurity and regulatory norms.

Does one STQC certificate cover one camera model or multiple?

One certificate can cover multiple distinct model numbers. This is not the same as one camera with cosmetic variations. When STQC certifies a group of models under a single certificate, each model number listed in the annexure has been individually evaluated — they have different hardware configurations, different sensors, different firmware hashes, and are sold as separate SKUs. A 2MP model and a 4MP model sharing a certificate are not the same camera with a different lens; they have different image sensors, different chipsets in some cases, and different firmware builds. We count each named model number as one certified model, which is exactly how STQC counts them in the certificate annexure.

Which brand of CCTV is STQC approved?

There is no such thing as an STQC-approved CCTV brand. Certification applies only to specific models, not entire brands. Currently, STQC Certified CCTV camera models are available from Prama (58), CP Plus (45), Sparsh (43), Matrix (36), Honeywell (9), Vicon (3), and Equus (2).

How many CCTV cameras are STQC certified in India right now?

196 distinct models across 7 brands as of April 2026, based on our direct review of the STQC IoTSCS portal. The number rises every month as more certifications get issued.

Is Hikvision STQC certified in India?

No Hikvision-branded camera appears on the STQC IoTSCS portal as of April 2026. Hikvision operates in India through a joint venture called Prama Hikvision India Private Limited, and the JV's certified cameras are sold under the Prama brand, not the Hikvision brand. If your dealer claims "Hikvision is certified in India," what's actually true is that Hikvision's Indian JV partner Prama has 58 certified models. Hikvision-branded products do not appear on the portal. Always verify the brand name on the actual product and the certificate number on the STQC portal.

Is Qubo STQC certified?

Qubo claims STQC certification on its product listings, and Qubo's founder has publicly stated MeitY clearance. We could not find a Qubo certificate on the STQC IoTSCS portal as of April 2026. The likeliest explanation is that Qubo holds a BIS ER-01 licence (which is enough to sell legally in India) and is using "STQC" loosely. If you need a verified STQC certificate, ask Qubo for it directly.

Is HiFocus STQC certified?

HiFocus claims certification on its own website. We could not find a HiFocus certificate on the STQC IoTSCS portal. We'll update this answer if and when the certificate becomes searchable on the government portal.

Is Godrej STQC certified?

Not as of April 2026. One industry source lists Godrej as being in the STQC pipeline. There's no public certificate yet.

Can I still buy non-STQC cameras after April 1, 2026?

You can buy a camera that has BIS ER-01 certification even if it doesn't have STQC. BIS ER-01 is the legal minimum for sale in India. STQC is required only for government tenders, and is increasingly preferred by enterprise buyers. A camera with neither a certificate cannot legally be sold in India from April 1, 2026 onwards.

How often is the STQC list updated?

STQC issues new certificates on a rolling basis. The official portal is updated as each certificate is issued. We refresh this page every 30 days to keep the model count and brand list current.

If multiple models share one STQC certificate, are they really independently certified?

Yes. When a manufacturer submits multiple models under one certificate, each model number is individually listed in the certificate annexure and evaluated on its own hardware and firmware. A 2MP model and a 4MP model on the same certificate have different sensors, different firmware builds, and are sold as separate SKUs. STQC certifies the hardware and firmware combination, not a product family. We count each named model number once, which is exactly how the STQC portal counts them.