AVSEC CIRCULAR

List of BCAS Circulars & Orders

AVSEC CIRCULARS

Aircraft Access Control – BCAS Memorandum – CAS(15) / 92 - Div- i at 03.03.1994

17/1997 – Security Considerations for vetting Drawing Plan of Airport check list.
19/1998 – Access Control / PIC( 19 /1998)
01/2000 – Pre-embarkation Security check of Cabin and Cockpit Crew at International & Domestic Airport in India.
03/2000 – Guarding of vital installations at Airport
04/2000 – Induction of CISF at Airports
06/2000 – One hand baggage rule / Addendum 2018 ( No special size for J & K – 115 cms)
11/2000- Carriage of H/B by Pax (HB & laptop)
16/2000 – Declaration of weapon by passenger
18/2000 – Control & issue of Photo Identity Cards
35/2000 – Female check Female Passenger Handbag
01/2001 – AVSEC Measures
02/2001 – Provision of Perimeter lighting / Road at the Airports.
07/2001 – Security arrangements during visit of VVIP at Airports
17/2001 – Induction of CISF (ASG)
19/2001 – Frisking of all personnel entering the Airside / tarmac technical area of airports
21/2001 - CLIP
05/2002 – Security measures for Non-scheduled Air Transport Services (Saxena Committee)
08/2002 - Random physical checking of R/B after x-ray screening (15%).
10/2002 – Tarmac transfers of passengers
13/2002-Conduct of Dummy check
18/2002 – Illumination at perimeter and specifications of Watchtowers at Airports
22/2002 – Information to Appropriate Authority about the involvement of AEP holders in Criminal Cases.
24/2002 – Access of Vehicle upto the Tarmac area of the Civil Airports in the country on Protocol,
Medical & Security grounds.
30/2002 – Preparation for Contingency Plan ( AC Meeting within 06 months) [5.4.4]
01/2003 - Strapping/sealing of baggage
4/2003 - Use of explosive jacket by terrorists.
07/2003 – Cockpit doors to be closed during the flight [4.3.3]
14/2003 – Touch free Security Check
17/2003 - Locking of Cockpit doors of Aircraft during flight [4.3.3]
34/2003 - Security check of postal mail bag of Intelligence Agencies by Scheduled Carrier .
36/2003 – Background Checks & Selection Procedures (Person implementing AVSEC).
37/2003 – Aviation Security Survey Inspections / Audits & Tests.
6/2004 - The Aircraft (carriage of dangerous goods) Rules 2003 (Deleted Rule 8 of Aircraft Rules 1937).
21/2004 - Use of hand gloves for frisking passengers and physical check of their baggage .
25/2004 - Minimum standards of civil Aviation Security Equipment.
Corr-1(,6/7/11-l-3 screening,14 days min.storage,oog,15to20sec) corr-2(8/11/11-100% image at l2,algorithm
for calibration)(DFMD-metal divest) Corr-4(EVD-wt-5kgs).ADD TO AC25/2004 DT – 18.01.2023 – Minimum standard for
Civil Aviation Equipment (Night Vision device)
01/2005 – Access Control of vehicles upto tarmac (S. Jaipal Reddy).
04/2005 – Advance check-in of passengers at Airports
08/2005 – Background checks (05 years)
09/2005 – Security Regulations of Off – Airport Check-in facility.
14/2005 - Carriage of ‘Kirpan’ by Sikh passengers while traveling by air within India.
15/2005 - Infrastructure for civil aviation security at Airport in India.
16/2005 – AOSP (Appendix 15).
19/2005 – Crowd of Visitors / Sniffer for patrolling.
20/2005 – Enforcement of NCASTP w.e.f 1st July, 2005
23/2005 - Procedure for passenger and carry on baggage screening.(1 out of 5 persons, 1 out of 10 bags –random)
25/2005- Security check of photographic equipment and film.
28/2005 – Security Survey, Audits, Inspections & Tests (Schedule).
31/2005 - Procedure for dealing with cases where in arms and/or ammunition are detected during
Screening of a passenger and / or his baggage.
36/2005 - Access of Vehicle up to the Tarmac Area of the Civil Airports in the country on Protocol / Medical /

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Security Ground.
39/2005 – APSC.
40/2005 – Procedures for communication of AVSEC related information
42/2005 - Prisoner and escorting officers.
1/2006- Procedure for screening of natural &artificial plants at the airports
2/2006- Ladder point checks by Airlines(J&K/NE)
AVSEC CIRCULARS
3/2006 - Installation of Explosive Detection System at the airports in India.
05/2006 – Counter terrorist contingency plan at the airports
07/2006 – Installation of Perimeter Intrusion Security System at all Hyper-sensitive Airport.
08/2006 – Installation of Biometric System at all Hyper Sensitive Airports.
09/2006 – Installation of On – Line X-Ray Baggage Screening System at the Airports in India.
11/2006 – Installation of CCTV at all Hyper-sensitive Airports
12/2006 – ASP (Appendix – 9).Airport
16/2006 - Re-certification of screeners. [3.4.3]
18/2006- More than 100 ml of LAG’s not allowed in hand baggage (Addendum-13.5.20-sanitizer-350 ml /
Addendum 10.08.2020 Valid up to 12.11.2020)
20/2006 - Airport Security Committee (APSC). [3.1.5] & [3.2.3]
23/2006 – Procedures in the Aircraft operators Security Programme for passengers subject to judicial or
administrative proceedings are obliged to travel (SM/APM to notified PIC)
24/2006 – Access control to Airside. (by Screeners) [3.4.3]
26/2006 – Pre-flight Security checks [4.3.1 – 4.3.2]
28/2006 – Airport Design. [3.2.4]
29/2006 – Anti-hijacking Mock Exercise at Airports
30/2006 – Level of threats and counter measures [3.4.5]
33/2006 – CCTV
04/2007 – Instructions on deployment of ground handling agency at Airports.
05/2007 – Shri R.P. Singh / Deployment of Airlines Security staff. (Superseded by AVO 05/2009)
14/2007 – Frisking of all personnel deployed with GHA leaving the Airside tarmac / technical area of airports.
01/2008 – Categorization of Airports
4/2008 - Technical specification of security Tamper - Evident Bags (STEB's) for carriage of Liquids,
Aerosols and Gels (LAGS).
08/2008 - Comprehensive security procedure in respect of cargo, express cargo, mail and courier bags. [4.6.1]
( Addendum to AVSEC Circular No. 08/2008 dt. 10.09.2008 screeners rotation after 45 minutes)
(ADD to AC 08/2008 – Handling of Domestic to Domestic Trans-shipment cargo in India) dt 23.12.2022

09/2008 - Sale of sealed water bottles ,soft drinks etc, in SHA (Excess of loo ml).
08/2009 - Formation of Central Committee at IGI Airport, Delhi
10/2009 – Disposal of Liquid / Aerosols / Gels (Airport Operator provide bins)
18/2009 - Courtesy to Members of Parliament at Airports.
19/2009 – Contingency plan for handling aircraft hijack situation (12 Airports for Hijack Aircraft) [5.2.4]
21/2009 - Ban on reception /send of ceremonies at Airside of an Airport.
25/2009 – Arrangement in case of Hijacked Aircraft landing at the Defence controlled Airports.
10/2010 – Certification of AVSEC Screeners.
16/2010 – Screening of Passenger through ETDS
18/2010 - Minimum Standard for BDDS Equipment.
20/2010 - Bomb Detection and Disposal Equipment for BDD Squad.
01/2011 – SOP on management of Dog Squad for Civil Aviation Security at Airport where CISF is deployed.
13/2011- Categorization of Airports.
09/2012 – Instructions on use of Satellite Telephone Services in India.
11/2012 – Passenger group check-in
15/2012 – Violation of existing procedure regarding issuance of AEP
SDG(APS)- letter-16.09.13 – Chilly powder / Chilly – Not permitted
07/2013 – Group daily pass
12/2013 - Categorisation of Airports (H-25,S-54,N-18)
14/2013 – Addendum to circular 11/02 regarding guarding of aircraft used by VIPs
3/2014 – Security survey, Audits, Inspections and Tests
16/2014 - Categorization of Airports ( H-26,S-56,N-16)
17/2014 – Repeal of AO / AC on BTCP/ NCASTP.
2/2015 – Corrigendum of Circular No. 15/2013 dated 19.11.2013.
3/2015 – Carry-on Baggage Tags.
5/2016- Change of designation of Appropriate Authority-BCAS
6/2016- Leaving of terminal building before or after check-in by passenger at airports in India
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9/2016 – MRO All India AEP.
10/2016 – Tarmac Transfer of passenger’s cabin baggage (SLPC, Information to ASG).
Office Order- dt 28.04.2022- Suspension of AVSEC Circular No 10/2016 Reg.
1/2017- Measurers to Facilitate Transport/Transfer of Organs at Airports
3/2017- Minimum Standards / specifications with regard to the Bomb Suit-Reg.
4/2017- Dispensing with stamping of Hand Baggage Tag (DEL / BOM / CCU / BLR / HYD / AMD / PUNE / TRIHY / GOA
Nagpur, COK, DMU, SHL, IXI, CNN, IXJ, ATR)
5/2017- Specification of CCTV and PIDS.
(Addendum to AC 05/2017 - Introduction of BIS (Bureau of Indian standards) standards as minimum standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment – CCTV).
8/2017- Procedure for dealing with cases where in arms and / or ammunitions are detected during screening
of passengers or his baggage.
AVSEC CIRCULARS
11/2017 - Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment ( XBIS – Appendix ‘A’ & IL CTEDS – (Appendix ‘B’)
12/2017 - Provision of Bullet Resistant Vehicle to Quick Reaction Team at airports
13/2017- Prioritizing the BDDS equipments
15/2017 – List of Photo Identity Proof for Security Control of Departing passengers ( Annd. 2018 – Digital Locker
/ Digital Account).Add to AC 15/2017- Identity and travel documents checks for bonafide Digi Yatra
passengers- Reg. (dt: 06.01.2023)
04/2019 - Security Procedure for GA operations, chartered operations and helicopter operations during election process
05/2019 - Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment- Body Scanner
07/2019 - In-line Hold Baggage Screening System: reg. (Airport operator & National carrier)
10/2019 - Carriage of weapons by CRPF personnel while on duty
1/2020 - SOP for operationalization of Radiological Detection Equipment (RDE) at Indian airports to prevent
the Radiological Emergencies
2/2020 - Basic Requirements and Technical specifications/ QRs for counter Drone technology /
solutions for Surveillance, Detection and Neutralisation of drones/ UAVs for Airports.
3/2020 - Security clearance of various entities operating at airport(s)in India through E-Sahaj portal
4/2020 - Extension of eligibility period for AVSEC refresher training in view of ongoing COVID-19 lockdown (Extn for
eligibility)
5/2020 - Conduct of Security Test
6/2020 - Security Procedure for Liquids, Aerosols and Gels ( LAGs )
8/2020 - Permission for carriage of Arms & Ammunition by MHA
9/2020 - Security Clearance for Statutory Bodies, PSUs and Companies owned by Central Government
3/2021 - Deployment of Private Security Agencies(PSA) for non-core aviation security functions at the airports
ADEM- AC 03/2021- Deployment OF PSA for Non Core Aviation Security Function at the Airport reg.
6/2021 - categorization of airports(N-28,S-62,H.S-28=118) superseded by AC- 05/2022
7/2021 – Cross utilization; on-the-Job Training for X-Ray Screeners by other entities
9/2021 – Protocol / Courtesy / Facilitation to Hon’ble Members of Parliament at Civil Aerodromes / Civil Enclaves in
India (suppression- AO 09/2009 & AC 18/2009).
01/2022 – Standard Operating Procedure for screening of persons with special needs – Individual with disabilities and/or
individual with reduced mobility.
02/2022– Dispensing with Stamping of Hand Baggage Tags.ADD to AO 02/2022 – 65 Airports (Surat Airport Added)
03/2022 - Installation of Perimeter Intrusion Detection System(PIDS) at all Hyper-Sensitive Airports including Greenfield
Airport (Non-RCS) – reg.
04/2022 – Access of Vehicle up to Tarmac Area of Civil Airports in the Country on Protocol / Medical / Security grounds -
reg. Add to 04/2022 - Ms Mayawati, Ex Chief minister of UP (dt:15.11.2022) .ADD II TO 04/2022 – Facility of
Vehicle upto tarmac M venkaiah naidu.(dt 23.11.2022)
05/2022 – Categorization of Airports (N-35,S-68,HS-31)-supersedes AC-06/2021.

Equipment Circular No.-

25/2004 - Minimum standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment.
02/2007 – Minimum standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment. ( Addendum to AVSEC Circular No. 02/2007 Appendix G for NLJD)
14/2010 – Standardised list of equipment for BDDS.
18/2010 – Minimum Standards for BDDS Equipment.
20/2010 – BDDS Equipment for BDDS Squads.
3/2017 – Minimum Standards / specifications with regard to the Bomb Suit-Reg.
5/2017 – Specification of CCTV and PIDS
11/2017 – Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment ( X-BIS – Appendix ‘A’ & IL CTEDS – Appendix ‘B’)
12/2017 - Provision of Bullet Resistant Vehicle to Quick Reaction Team at airports
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05/2019 - Minimum Standards for Civil Aviation Security Equipment- Body Scanner

AVSEC ORDERS
02/2000 – Frisking of Passengers.(Addendum to AVSEC Order-2/2000, dispensing with stamping of boarding pass)
06/2000 – Hijack threat Contingency Plan [5.1.2]
03/2001 – Qualifications for Cortication to the Security personnel. [3.4.1] [3.4.3]
05/2001 – Frisking of person and checking of hand baggage.
06/2001 – Security check of passenger, visitor, employee at airports
08/2001 – Cockpit door to be closed during flight operational procedure (In flight) [4.3.3]
09/2001 – Immobilizing hijack Aircraft [5.2.4]
02/2002 – Security Measures ( Hand Baggage stamping)
1/2004 - X-ray screening of international export cargo.
3/2004 – NCASTP [3.1.7]
5/2004 - Airport operators responsible for organizing AVSEC Awareness Trainings at respective Airports. ADD AO 05/2004
DT – 16.01.2023- AVSEC Awareness programme for Non security staff online.
6/2004 – NCASQCP [3.4.4]
1/2005 – SAP by Airport operator.
2/2005 – BMA / ATC Special Security Zone. [3.5]
4/2005 - Notice in writing if screener fails in Dummy checks. [3.4.3][3.4.6][3.4.7]
(Addendum- 05/2005- Prohibition on e-cigarettes, ENDS)
6/2005 – Cargo Security Declaration for Cargo Agent (Addendum to AO 06/2005 dt. 02.12.2005 ; Physical or Electronic form [e-CSD] via online portal)
1/2006 – Security measures for Air Cargo (Cargo Manifest signed by APSU)
1/2007 – Security procedures for Commercial activities in SHA in airports (Concessionaire)
4/2008 – Protection of Security matters at Foreign Airports.
2/2009 – Security Programme of Civil Commercial / General Aviation / Helicopter operation.
3/2009- Security functions to be carried out by Aircraft operators.
4/2009 - Security Secondary Ladder point check of Aircraft & at ladder points.
5/2009 - Arun Mishra Committee Report, Airlines Security Functions Aircraft Release Certificate.(Security
Staff deployment)
6/2009 - Exemption from pre- embarkation security checks at Civil Airports.
1/2010 - Security of Cargo Complex at Airports in the Country (ASG).
03/2010 - Security Programme of Civil Commercial / General Aviation / Helicopter operation. [3.3.1]
04/2010 – Issuance of TAEP by Airport Operators under Rule 90 (1), 90 (3) & 90 (4) of Aircraft Rules 1937.[4.2.3]
07/2010 - Responsibilities of BDDS and Dog Squad. [5.1.
08/2010 - Deployment of IFSOS sky marshals. [4.7.4]
01/2011 – AVSEC Training by CASO / GOS / Supervisory Staff ASG /APSU.
02/2011 – Deployment of suitably trained personnel to deal with cases of Unlawful Interference.
03/2011 – Procedure for protection and handling security information.
04/2011 – Defining and allocation of tasks relating to Civil Aviation Security.
05/2011 - Designation of Security Co-ordinator at each Airport Served by Civil Flights in India and responsibility thereof.
06/2011- Supporting resources for Civil Aviation security at the Airports in India.
07/2011 - Pre-flight anti-sabotage checks
08/2011 – Potentially disruptive passengers. [4.7.1]
09/2011 – Special security measures requested by State. [2.4.1]
10/2011 – Security measures for company mail (Co-mail) and company material(Co-mat).
11/2011 – Regulated Agent Cargo Security Programme. [4.6.2]
14/2011 – Designation of point of Contacts for gathering AVSEC Information from public.
17/2011 – Bomb Threat Contingency Plan.
18/2011 – Strengthening of Security towards city side of Airports
19/2011 – Contingency plan for handling aircraft hijack situation, 2011
21/2011 – Comprehensive review in the Security arrangements at airports in India.
22/2011 – Approval of appropriate items to be used as Covert Test Piece.
23/2011 – AVSEC Training Course and Refresher Training Course.
24/2011 – Random Screening at the entry gate to Terminal Building.
25/2011 – Screening Equipments for Cargo SHA entry point.
26/2011 – Security Control of departing passengers holding E – Ticket / Web of kiosk Check – in Boarding Pass.
01/2012 – Deployment of Auditors from scheduled Aircraft operators / Airports operators for supplementing auditing
responsibilities of BCAS.
03/2014 - AVSEC Trg by ASTI

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05/2014 - Prompt communication in the event of any incident/accidents or purported acts of unlawful interference
with civil aviation operations.
1/2015 – Developing a module in Basic AVSEC ASTP on handling of firearms for carriage by authorised passenger
in hold baggage and imparting training to security personnel in Basic AVSEC / refresher courses organised
by BCAS approved ASTI and Indian Aviation Academy.
5/2015 – Enforcement of Access Control ‘STOP LIST’.
6/2015 – Exemption from Pre-embarkation Security Checks at Civil Airports (Addendum to AO 6/2015 –33
Chairperson – Lokpal )
7/2015 - AEP guidelines-Temp. Area specific AEPs for a period of 3 days
AVSEC ORDERS
8/2015 - National Civil Aviation Security Programme (Amendments)-cargo-ETD/Canine only
09/2015 - NCASTP-Amendments- ( Behaviour detection)
10/2015 - Security Programme for Ground Handling Agencies
11/2015 – Security Programme for Regulated Agent [4.6.2]
02/2016 – Daily Situation Report by ASG (CISF) / APSU to concerned Regional Director of BCAS Reg.
03/2016 – AVSEC Awareness Training to the employees of various stake holders working at the civil airports in
India. (Amendment 01/2020-JRH,AJL,HJR,BHJ,RAJ,IXU,JDH,TIR-AI)
04/2016 – Deployment of In - Flight Security Officer IFSO, pre flight briefing to the staff of Aircraft Operator
undertaken by the IFSO.
5/2016 - Information to other agencies on receipt of Bomb threat calls reg(I/C ASG control room)
6/12016- Establishing and maintaining database on Bomb Threat Calls /Hoax calls received at the airport and
legal action taken against the hoax callers(APD)
1/2017- Business establishments / concessionaries in SRA.

01/2018 - NCASP-2018
02/2018 NCASTP-2018
(Addendum of AO 02/2018, State Govt. & Holding Company) &
(Addendum to AO 02/2018 - National Civil Aviation Security Training Programme – 2018 ).

03/2018 - NCASQCP-2018
06/2018 - Aerodrome Security Programme
07/2018 - MRO Security Programme
08/2018 - Fuel Farm Security Programme
09/2018 – Procedure for Aircraft Security Checks & Search.
10/2018 – Security programme of remotely piloted Aircraft (SPRPA)
11/2018 – Security Programme for Power Hang Glider (SPPHG
01/2019 - Auxiliary Service Provider Security Programme(ASPSP)
02/2019 - Aircraft Operator Security Programme (AOSP) of Civil Commercial/ General Aviation/ Helicopter
Operation (Addendum to AO 02/2019 – Aircraft Operator Security Programme (AOSP) of Civil Commercial / General Aviation / Helicopter).
03/2019 - Security Programme for Authorized Agents/custom House/ Freight forwarders/General Sales
Agents (GSA)/, General Sales and service Agent (GSSA) and All Airlines Representational service providers
06/2019 – Facility of access of vehicle up to the tarmac of all airports in the country for the Hon’ble Union Home
Minister.
01/2020 – Security Function to be carried out by US Airlines at Indian Airports. (Except at Civil
enclaves and joint user defence airfields)
02/2020 - SOP on Counter Terrorist Contingency plan (CTCP) at airports
03/2020 – Training of ASG/APSU Screeners on Dangerous Goods
04/2020 - Security programme for Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (SPRPAS)
05/2020 – Security control of departing passengers holding E – ticket / web or Kiosk check – in Bar Coded Boarding
Pass (BCBP)
01/2021- Appointment of an Aviation Security Compliance Officer ( ASCO) for Business establishment / Concessionaries,
Auxiliary Service Provider, Authorized Agents/ Customs House Agents / Freight Forwarders , General Sales
Agents,General Sales and Service Agents and Airlines representational service provider , Power Hang Glider
Owners / Operators, RPAS and Fuel Farms etc.
02/2021 – Redeployment of ASG manpower at airports from posted strength.
01/2022 - Security Measures for Catering Stores and Supplies.
02/2022 – Handling of Restricted Articles.
(Corrigendum to AO 02/2022 dated 12.05.2022 - Handling of Restricted Articles-Kripan may be allowed by Sikh Passenger while he is travelling by Indian aircraft
which is operating in domestic route of fully domestic flight and within India is concerned provided the length of its blade does not exceed 15.024 cms (6 inches)
& the total length of Kripan does not exceed 22.86 cms (9 inches) .ADD 02/2022 – HANDLING OF RESTRICTED ARTICLE (SATELLITE PHONES) DT
19.01.2023
03/2022 - Procedure for carriage of weapons and ammunition by Personal Security Officers (PSOs) of VVIPs, VIPs and/or
persons/ passengers – reg.
04/2022- Security Programme for Private Security Agency (PSA).
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05/2022 - Security Procedures in respect of Hold Baggage screening and its handling operations.
06/2022 - Guidelines for Protection of Sensitive Data in the Aviation Sector in India – reg.
07/2022 - Prompt communication in the event of any incident / accidents or purported acts of unlawful interference with civil
aviation operations - reg.
01/2023 - Input Data for Security Oversight and analyzing the level of compliance w.r.t implementation of AVSEC policies on
ground.
Order :(dt : 18.01.2023) – Commonly recovered restricted items during screening.
Order :(dt : 19.01.2023) – Preventive measures to protect the Civil Aviation from potential Cyber Security threats.
02/2023 – Operation and monitoring CCTV system at Civil aviation facilities (dt :30.01.2023

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Misc:

DGCA A/C- 03 of 1997

Operation Circular 4 of 2011.

Air Safety Circular No – 02 of 2016 (25th Oct 2016)

2018-2019 – 123 Million Passenger

Facial Recognition

Full Body Scanner

Anti-Drone System

CT (Computed Tomography) Technology

Aircraft Act 1934 – Rule 17 – Bar on Suits – No Suit shall be brought of Trespass of the Flight.
Sub Section 1(A) of Section 5A of the Aircraft Act 1934 (XXII of 1934) read with Rule 3(b) of the Aircraft (Security )Rules
2011

ACCID – Accident
INCID – Incident

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