AAI Manager and Junior Executive Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts | Manager (Group A) and Junior Executive (Group B) |
| Total Vacancies | 389 (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive) |
| Application Dates | 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT), Objective type |
| Exam Language | Bilingual (Hindi and English), except language-specific papers |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Selection Stages | CBT, Application Verification/Subsequent Tests, Interview (Manager posts only), post-specific physical tests for Manager – Fire Services |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
AAI Manager and Junior Executive Selection Process 2026
- Document and Medical Verification: A background check and medical assessment are conducted before final appointment.
CBT Exam Pattern – Confirmed Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Question Type | Objective (Multiple Choice Questions) |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (online) |
| Language | Bilingual (Hindi and English), except for language-specific tests |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking for wrong answers |
CBT Structure – Based on the Previous AAI Junior Executive Cycle (Reference Only)
| Part | Coverage | Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | Common to all candidates: English, Reasoning/General Intelligence, Numerical Ability/Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness | General aptitude, equal weightage historically reported for Junior Executive CBT |
| Part B | Discipline-specific professional/technical knowledge related to the post applied for (e.g., Finance, Law, Operations, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, IT, Architecture, Survey & Cartography, Fire Services, Commercial, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications) | Post-specific technical/professional knowledge |
1. English Language (Part A – Common)
- Grammar and sentence structure
- Vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms
- Reading comprehension
- Sentence rearrangement and error correction
2. General Intelligence / Reasoning (Part A – Common)
- Logical reasoning and analytical ability
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
3. Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude (Part A – Common)
- Basic arithmetic and data interpretation
- Numerical and quantitative problem solving
4. General Awareness (Part A – Common)
- Current affairs
- General knowledge relevant to the aviation and PSU sector
5. Discipline-Specific / Professional Knowledge (Part B)
- Finance: Commerce, accounting, taxation, and financial management fundamentals
- Law: Core subjects typically covered in an LLB curriculum
- Operations: Airport/aviation operations fundamentals
- Survey & Cartography: Surveying principles, mapping, GIS and remote sensing