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Purpose: The paper aims to identify the source of stressors among CISF personnel-a study of high pressure work environment and its impact on person’s mental health. Design/Methodology/Approach: A purposive sample of 100 CISF personnel was chosen. Occupational Stress Index developed by Srivastava and Singh was implemented, followed by structured interview. Various statistical techniques such as Mean and S.D. were used to analyze the data prioritizing stress related problems in small sample of police personnel. Findings: It was concluded that stress needs to be dealt with by looking for the causes and not by simply patching up the injured soldiers of the work place. Employers need to look closely at the hours their staff are working and how their work and home lives are balanced. Research Limitations: This study limits the generalization of the findings to the sample size only. Managerial Implications: The present research recommends stress awareness training so that the commander is able to stop chronic stress before it occurs. Originality/Value: This study showcased the work of the authors with respect to CISF Personnel

Keywords

Stress, Work Environment, Mental Health, Work Life Balance

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