AAI ATC Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026: Complete Guide for Junior Executive Recruitment

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the recruitment drive for 389 Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control (ATC)) posts. With the examination scheduled for July 14th, candidates must align their preparation with the latest AAI ATC syllabus and exam pattern. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown to help you navigate the Computer-Based Test (CBT) effectively.

AAI ATC Exam Pattern Overview

Understanding the structure of the exam is the first step toward success. The AAI ATC recruitment consists of an online written examination followed by a series of mandatory assessments.

AAI ATC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026- Highlights

Organization	Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Posts	Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control (ATC))
Mode of Exam	Online
Total No. of Questions	120
Maximum Marks	120
Time Duration	120 minutes (2 hours)
Marking Scheme	1 mark each
Negative Marking	No

AAI ATC Selection Process Stages

• Stage I: Online Written Examination
• Stage II: Verification/ Voice Test/ Psychoactive Substances Test/ Psychological Assessment/ Physical Medical Examination/ Background Verification (as applicable for the post)

Detailed Subject-Wise Distribution

Part	Subjects	Questions	Marks
Part A	General Intelligence & Reasoning	15	15
Part A	General Knowledge	10	10
Part A	English Language	20	20
Part A	General Aptitude & Numerical Aptitude	15	15
Part B	Maths	30	30
Part B	Physics	30	30

Syllabus Breakdown

Ensure your study plan covers these core areas:

• English Language: Reading Comprehension, Parts of speech, Prepositions, Voice Change, and Para jumbling.
• Reasoning: Syllogism, Blood Relations, Coding-Decoding, and Data Sufficiency.
• General Knowledge: Current Affairs, Important Headquarters and their organisations, Books & Authors, and Countries & Capitals.
• Physics & Maths: Advanced topics including Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Calculus, Matrices, and Probability.

Check the official portal at https://aai.aero/ for the AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 389 Posts- Click to Check.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is AAI ATC Syllabus 2026?

The AAI ATC Syllabus 2026 for Junior Executive posts covers an extensive range of subjects, including General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge and General Awareness, English Language & Comprehension, General Aptitude & Numerical Aptitude, Mathematics, and Physics.

Is there negative marking for AAI ATC Exam 2026?

No, there is no negative marking policy applied for incorrect answers in the AAI ATC Exam 2026.

Which subjects are covered in AAI ATC JE Syllabus 2026 for paper II?

Advanced Physics and Mathematics subjects are exclusively covered within the AAI ATC Paper II syllabus.

What is the total duration of AAI ATC Exam 2026?

The AAI ATC examination will be administered for an overall duration of 2 hours, equating to 120 minutes.