AAI ATC Recruitment Exam

AAI conducts the recruitment end-to-end: it releases the notification on aai.aero, accepts online applications, holds the Computer Based Test (CBT), conducts the voice test and document verification, and completes the medical examination before final merit-based appointment.

Educational Qualification

• Full-time B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics, or
• B.E. / B.Tech. in any discipline

In addition, English must have been studied as a subject in Class 12 or at graduation level.

Age Limit

• Upper age limit: 27 years (General)
• OBC (NCL): 27 + 3 = 30 years
• SC / ST: 27 + 5 = 32 years

Nationality

• Indian citizen.

Medical Fitness

• Selected candidates must meet Class-I / DGCA medical standards prescribed for the ATC post.

As per Government of India rules in force on the notification date:

• Horizontal: PwBD 4% (as per notified categories), Ex-servicemen and Women as per rules.

Selection Stages

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Voice Test

3. Document Verification

4. Medical Examination (Class-I / DGCA standards)

CBT Structure (recent cycles)

• Mode: Objective, online.
• Negative marking: None (recent AAI JE ATC cycles had no penalty for wrong answers — verify in the notification).
• Voice Test is qualifying and assesses communication suitability for the ATC role.

Part A — General

• General Awareness: History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Environment, Science & Tech, current affairs
• Quantitative Aptitude: Arithmetic, number system, percentages, ratio, time-work, time-speed-distance, profit-loss, data interpretation
• Reasoning: Logical/analytical reasoning, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, data sufficiency
• English: Reading comprehension, grammar, vocabulary, error spotting, sentence improvement, cloze test

Part B — Technical / Degree-Based

• Core concepts from the qualifying degree (Physics/Mathematics for B.Sc; engineering fundamentals for B.E./B.Tech)
• Standard undergraduate-level subject knowledge relevant to the eligibility qualification

1. Visit https://www.aai.aero → Careers / Recruitment.

2. Register with email ID and mobile number.

3. Fill personal, educational, and category details.

4. Upload photo, signature, and certificates in prescribed format.

5. Pay the application fee (if applicable).

6. Submit and save the confirmation page.

Documents Commonly Required

• Photograph & signature
• Educational certificates
• Category certificate (if applicable)
• Identity proof
• Any document specified in the notification

The fee is announced in the recruitment notification. Recent AAI JE ATC cycles have varied (fee exempted for some categories / applicable for others). Check the exact amount and exemptions for your category on the official notification at aai.aero before paying.

*Figures are from publicly reported recruitment cycles; always confirm the latest count in the current notification.*

Pay Scale

• Level: E-1 (IDA pattern)
• Basic Pay: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000

Components & Benefits

• Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance
• Medical facilities, LTC
• Employer NPS contribution
• Government-sector job security and structured promotion

• General Awareness: daily current affairs + static GK revision
• Quantitative Aptitude: basics → timed practice (R.S. Aggarwal)
• Reasoning: logic sets, data sufficiency
• English: grammar + comprehension (Wren & Martin)
• Technical: core degree-level concepts
• Solve previous-year papers under timed conditions; attempt full-length mocks.

After selection: joining formalities → training/probation → posting to AAI airports/units. Growth via time-bound financial upgradations and departmental promotions to senior supervisory and administrative roles.

1. What is the AAI Junior Executive (ATC) Recruitment Exam?

It is a central-government recruitment exam by AAI to fill Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control) vacancies.

2. Who conducts it?

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) under the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

3. Is it a central-government recruitment?

Yes. AAI is a central public-sector employer; the post is Group B, E-1 level.

4. What is the educational qualification?

Full-time B.Sc. with Physics and Mathematics, or B.E./B.Tech in any discipline, with English studied at Class 12 or graduation.

5. Is English mandatory?

Yes. English must be a subject in Class 12 or at graduation level.

6. What is the age limit?

27 years (General); 30 (OBC), 32 (SC/ST).

7. What is the selection process?

CBT → Voice Test → Document Verification → Medical Examination.

8. Is there a voice test?

Yes. Shortlisted candidates clear a voice test after the CBT.

9. What is the CBT pattern?

120 objective questions (60 General + 60 Technical), 120 marks, online, no negative marking in recent cycles.

10. What subjects are asked?

General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and technical/degree-based subjects.

11. Is there negative marking?

Recent AAI JE ATC cycles had no negative marking — confirm in the notification.

12. What is the official website?

https://www.aai.aero

13. How do I apply?

Online at aai.aero → Careers/Recruitment, when the application window is open.

14. What is the salary?

E-1 pay scale ₹40,000–1,40,000 plus DA, HRA, transport allowance, medical, NPS.

15. What allowances are given?

DA, HRA, transport allowance, medical facilities, LTC, employer NPS contribution.

16. Is there a medical test?

Yes. A medical examination (Class-I / DGCA standards) is the final qualifying stage.

17. Where is the syllabus published?

With the notification on the official AAI website.

18. Are previous-year papers available?

AAI and coaching platforms publish memory-based papers; use them for practice.

19. What is the recent vacancy count?

The 2025 cycle notified 309 JE ATC vacancies.

20. What is the career growth?

Probation → time-bound financial upgradations → departmental promotions to senior roles.

• Airports Authority of India: https://www.aai.aero
• AAI Careers: https://www.aai.aero/en/careers
• National Career Service: https://www.ncs.gov.in