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'''Computerised Pilot Selection System''' is used for screening candidates into flying branch of [[Indian Air Force]].  It replaced the earlier pilot selection test named '''Pilot Aptitude Battery Test''' (PABT) that was used for decades at [[Indian Air Force]]. It was originally conceived by then Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister [[Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam]] with a view to adopt a better tool for conducting pilot aptitude test in consonance with the modern aircraft of the IAF which was aimed at addressing the issue of an alarming rate of mishaps, owing to pilot error. It has been developed jointly by [[Aeronautical Development Establishment]], Bangalore and [[Defence Institute of Psychological Research]], Delhi. It is aimed at assessing the flying aptitude of a candidate in terms of cognitive and psychomotor skills by engaging candidates to concurrent multiple tasks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/CPSS.pdf |access-date=30 January 2021}}</ref>   <ref>{{cite news |title=IAF chief confident IJT will take to skies |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/444443/iaf-chief-confident-ijt-take.html |access-date=30 January 2021 |work=Deccan Herald |date=28 November 2014 |language=en}}</ref>
The '''Computerised Pilot Selection System''' is used for screening candidates into the flight branch of the [[Indian Air Force]].  It replaced the earlier pilot selection test named '''Pilot Aptitude Battery Test''' (PABT). It was originally conceived by then Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister [[Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam]] with a view to adopt a better tool for conducting pilot aptitude test in consonance with the modern aircraft of the IAF. It has been developed jointly by [[Aeronautical Development Establishment]], Bangalore and [[Defence Institute of Psychological Research]], Delhi.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/CPSS.pdf |access-date=30 January 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=IAF chief confident IJT will take to skies |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/amp/content/444443/iaf-chief-confident-ijt-take.html |access-date=30 January 2021 |work=Deccan Herald |date=28 November 2014 |language=en}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 20:43, 26 March 2022

The Computerised Pilot Selection System is used for screening candidates into the flight branch of the Indian Air Force. It replaced the earlier pilot selection test named Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT). It was originally conceived by then Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam with a view to adopt a better tool for conducting pilot aptitude test in consonance with the modern aircraft of the IAF. It has been developed jointly by Aeronautical Development Establishment, Bangalore and Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Delhi.[1][2]

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  1. ↑ (PDF) https://www.drdo.gov.in/sites/default/files/inline-files/CPSS.pdf. Retrieved 30 January 2021. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ↑ "IAF chief confident IJT will take to skies". Deccan Herald. 28 November 2014. Retrieved 30 January 2021.


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