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

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.

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.

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).

Only individual models. STQC issues certificates to specific model numbers tied to specific firmware versions. When someone says "Brand X is STQC certified," they mean "Brand X has at least one STQC-certified model." Always ask for the specific model number and certificate ID.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

No. STQC IoTSCS applies to IP and network-connected cameras. Analog and HD-CVI cameras are outside the scope of the current rules.

 Most STQC certificates are issued for 3 years from the date of issue, subject to firmware version stability. Firmware changes can require re-validation.

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.

BIS ER-01 is the mandatory licence to sell IP cameras in India. STQC IoTSCS is a deeper certification required for government procurement. Both test against the same Essential Requirements, but STQC includes additional system-level audits and is the format Indian government tenders ask for by name. Full breakdown in our BIS ER-01 newsletter.

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.