AAI (Airports Authority of India) Junior Executive Examination — Eligibility, Syllabus & Exam Pattern
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna PSU, conducts recruitment for the post of Junior Executive in various streams like Air Traffic Control (ATC), Airport Operations, and Technical. It is a highly sought-after job for graduates and engineers looking for a career in the aviation sector. The selection process for most Junior Executive posts consists of a single-stage Online Examination followed by qualifying tests like a voice test for the ATC stream.
📌 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of India.
Age Limit
The maximum age limit is 27 years for the General category. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories (OBC, SC/ST, PwBD) as per government rules.
Educational Qualification
The qualifications vary depending on the post:
- Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control - ATC): A full-time regular B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics, OR a full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering in any discipline (with Physics and Mathematics as subjects in any semester).
- Junior Executive (Airport Operations): A graduate in Science and an MBA (2 years duration) or a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
- Junior Executive (Technical): A B.E. / B.Tech Degree in Mechanical or Automobile engineering.
✍️ Exam Syllabus & Pattern
Online Examination
The computer-based test is a composite paper with two parts. The pattern for Junior Executive (ATC) is as follows:
| Part | Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Total Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | English Language | 20 | 20 | 120 Minutes |
| General Intelligence/ Reasoning | 15 | 15 | ||
| General Aptitude/Numerical Aptitude | 15 | 15 | ||
| General Knowledge/Awareness | 10 | 10 | ||
| Part B | Physics | 60 | 60 | |
| Mathematics | 60 | 60 | ||
| Total | 180 | 180 |
There is typically no negative marking in the AAI exam.
Syllabus for Online Exam
- Part A:
- English: Vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension.
- Reasoning: Analogies, series, coding-decoding, and other verbal/non-verbal reasoning.
- Numerical Aptitude: Basic arithmetic, percentages, profit & loss, data interpretation.
- General Knowledge: Current affairs, history, geography, and general science.
- Part B (for ATC):
- Physics & Mathematics: The syllabus is based on the 10+2 level curriculum, covering topics from mechanics, electricity, modern physics, calculus, algebra, and trigonometry.
Subsequent Stages
Candidates who clear the online examination are called for subsequent stages, which are qualifying in nature:
- Document Verification
- Voice Test (especially for ATC, to ensure clear and effective communication)
- Psychoactive Substance Test
👉 Note
- The final merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained in the Online Examination, subject to qualifying all other stages.
- For full official syllabus & eligibility, refer to AAI Official website.
☞ Tip for Aspirants: Always refer to the latest official notification for syllabus and eligibility details as they may change year to year.