Glossary
BCAS — Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
Last updated: 6 Jul 2026Reviewed by Ms. Rubab Nizami, Lead AVSEC Faculty
In short
BCAS (Bureau of Civil Aviation Security) is India's regulator for civil aviation security. It frames the national security rules, sets standards, audits airports and airlines, and issues the National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP). It is the appropriate authority under ICAO Annex 17 for India.
- Full form
- Bureau of Civil Aviation Security
- Category
- Regulator
- Governed by
- BCAS
Quick answers
What does BCAS do?
BCAS makes and audits India's aviation-security rules; it is the regulator, not the screening force.
Is BCAS the same as CISF?
No. BCAS regulates; the CISF is the armed force that guards and screens at airports.