BCAS Basic AVSEC Aviation Security Course Exam (India) Vocabulary Game
Exam terms with clues and explanations by OpenExamPrep.
About the BCAS Basic AVSEC Aviation Security Course Exam (India) Vocabulary Game
A free word game for the BCAS Basic AVSEC Aviation Security Course Exam (India) exam. Each round shows a clue for one of 20 exam terms across 6 topics. Recall the term, spell it out, then read a short explanation. Rounds pick a random term, so you can keep playing as long as you like.
How to Play
- 1Read the clue and type a term with the right number of letters (3 to 6). Abbreviations count: type the letters only.
- 2Press Check Answer or Enter. Each letter changes color to show how close you are.
- 3You have 6 tries. Stuck? Need a hint? asks the AI tutor for a nudge without giving the term away, and Skip moves to a new term.
- 4After the round, read the explanation, ask the AI to explain it, share your result, or press Next.
- ARight letter, right spot
- AIn the term, wrong spot
- ANot in the term
Topics in the BCAS Basic AVSEC Aviation Security Course Exam (India) Vocabulary Game
Legislation and regulatory framework
Access control and airport security
Passenger and bag inspection
Consignment security
Emergency response
Security equipment and technology
Sources for these terms (5)
- Aircraft (Security) Rules, 2023 (Gazette notification) · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Bureau of Civil Aviation Security · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Annual Report 2025, Ministry of Civil Aviation · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Rajya Sabha Unstarred Question No. 19, 25 November 2024: Worrisome situation because of rumours · Source checked 2026-11-05
- Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2061, 31 July 2025: Upgradation of security system at airport · Source checked 2026-11-05
About the Basic AVSEC Exam
The Basic AVSEC course is a mandatory training and certification program for all aviation security personnel in India, including airline security staff, airport security officers, and the Aviation Security Group (ASG) represented by CISF. The exam evaluates proficiency in ICAO Annex 17 standards, the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP), the Aircraft (Security) Rules 2023, airport access control, passenger and crew screening, physical search methods, hold/cabin baggage security, cargo security, emergency procedures, bomb threat assessments, and hijacking response protocols. Passing the examination with a score of 70% or higher is mandatory to obtain security screener certification or work in secure areas of Indian airports.
Exam sponsor: Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Assessment
100 multiple-choice questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
70%
Reported exam pass rate: ~71%. 2025 Aviation Security Basic Course results: 9,851 of 13,924 candidates passed (Ministry of Civil Aviation Annual Report 2025) This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Basic AVSEC vocabulary game free?
Yes. The game is free to play with no sign-up. Signing in adds AI explanations for any term.
How does the Basic AVSEC vocabulary game work?
Each round shows a clue for one of 20 Basic AVSEC terms. Guess the term in six tries: green means the right letter in the right spot, yellow means the letter is in the term but in another spot, and gray means it is not in the term. After the round, read the explanation and play the next term.
Where do the Basic AVSEC terms come from?
OpenExamPrep researched each term from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India content outline and primary sources, listed under Sources on this page. The game is independent study material, not an official exam resource.
What is the BCAS Basic AVSEC exam?
The Basic AVSEC (Aviation Security) exam is a mandatory certification exam for civil aviation security personnel in India. It is administered by the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) and evaluates candidates' knowledge of national and international aviation security regulations, screening procedures, access control, and emergency response.
Who is required to take the Basic AVSEC exam?
Aviation security personnel in India take this course and exam, including airline security staff, airport security officers, ground handling security personnel, cargo screeners, and the Aviation Security Group (ASG) from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Since a BCAS order dated 2 May 2024, Private Security Agency personnel deployed at non-core airport duty points take a six-day AVSEC Foundation Course instead of the 14-day Basic AVSEC Course.