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Verified 2026 PatternAirports Authority of India (AAI)Central GovtEngineeringUpdated: 01/03/2026

AAI Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control & Common Cadre) Syllabus 2026

Official topic-wise syllabus and examination pattern for AAI Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control & Common Cadre) Syllabus 2026 conducted by Airports Authority of India (AAI). Complete stage breakdown, subject weightage, duration, and marking scheme.

Selection Stages
2 Stages
Computer Based Test (CBT) • Application Verification, Voice Test and Psychological Assessment Test.
Exam Format
Objective & Descriptive
Bilingual (English & Hindi)
Negative Marking
Official Penalty Rules
Qualifying thresholds apply
Eligibility
Engineering
Full Time Regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) in any discipline OR B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics.

Subject-Wise & Micro-Topic Syllabus Breakdown

Official syllabus curriculum and subject topics prescribed by Airports Authority of India (AAI)

1

Part A: General Non-Technical Section (60 Questions, 60 Marks)

60 Marks60 Questions4 topics
  • English Language (20 Questions, 20 Marks): Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Completion, Idioms.

  • General Intelligence / Reasoning (15 Questions, 15 Marks): Syllogism, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Series, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Non-Verbal reasoning.

  • General Aptitude / Numerical Ability (15 Questions, 15 Marks): Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, Averages.

  • General Knowledge / Awareness (10 Questions, 10 Marks): National and International Current Affairs, Aviation sector news, Science & Tech, Geography, Indian Polity, Static GK.

2

Part B: Technical Subject Domain (Physics & Mathematics - 60 Questions, 60 Marks)

60 Marks60 Questions2 topics
  • Physics (30 Questions, 30 Marks - 10+2 / Graduation Level): Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction, Optics (Ray & Wave Optics), Modern Physics, Thermodynamics, Kinematics, Laws of Motion, Rotational Dynamics, Oscillations and Waves.

  • Mathematics (30 Questions, 30 Marks - 10+2 / Engineering Level): Calculus (Differential & Integral Calculus, Limits, Continuity, Maxima-Minima), Linear Algebra (Matrices & Determinants, Eigenvalues), Differential Equations (Ordinary & Partial), Vector Calculus, Coordinate Geometry (2D & 3D Straight Lines, Conics), Probability and Statistics.

3

Voice Test & Psychoactive Substance Screening

2 topics
  • Voice Test to determine speech clarity, tone, pitch, and fluency in English (mandatory for Air Traffic Controller duties).

  • Medical Examination & Psychoactive Substance / Drug screening test.

Official Preparation Strategy & Guidelines

Candidates are advised to prepare systematically covering all prescribed topics, solve previous years' question papers, and practice mock tests under timed conditions.

Frequently Asked Questions (3)

Note: This syllabus and exam pattern is published purely for general informational purposes. Candidates are strongly advised to visit the official website and refer to the official syllabus circular to verify any recent changes, scheme updates, or revisions. We are not responsible for any inadvertent error, omission, or subsequent modifications made by the conducting authority.

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