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AAI Manager Syllabus 2026 | Exam Pattern & Subject-wise Syllabus @ aai.aero

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the Direct Recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. A total of 389 vacancies have been announced for Manager (Engineering-Civil), Manager (Architecture), Manager (Information Technology), Manager (Engineering-Electrical), Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services), Manager (Corporate Communication), Manager (Finance), Manager (Law), and Junior Executive (Operations) posts. The Computer Based Test (CBT) will be conducted for a total of 120 marks with a duration of two hours. Candidates preparing for the AAI Recruitment 2026 examination can check the subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, and weightage provided below.

This is a comprehensive guide for aspirants appearing for the AAI Manager & Junior Executive 2026 examination to understand the syllabus structure and prepare effectively.

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About AAI

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a Miniratna - Category - I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India. AAI is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure in India. It manages over 100 airports across the country, providing air navigation services and ensuring safe and efficient air travel. AAI offers excellent career opportunities for professionals in various disciplines including Engineering, Architecture, IT, Finance, Law, and Corporate Planning.

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Exam Highlights

Feature	Details
Organization	Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Advt. No.	12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
Total Vacancies	389
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Marks	120
Exam Duration	2 Hours
Official Website	https://www.aai.aero

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Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	22 July 2026
Syllabus Release Date	10 August 2026
Exam Date	To be notified

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Exam Pattern

Part	Subjects	Weightage
Part-A	General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.	30% - 50% (Varies by Post)
Part-B	Questions on subjects relating to Educational Qualifications	50% - 70% (Varies by Post)

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1. Manager (Engineering-Civil) Syllabus

• Part-A (30% Weightage): General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.
• Part-B (70% Weightage):
• Engineering Mechanics: Units and Dimensions, SI units, Vectors, Concept of Force, Concept of particle and rigid body. Concurrent, Non Concurrent and parallel forces in a plane, moment of force, free body diagram, conditions of equilibrium, Principle of virtual work, equivalent force system.
• Strength of Materials: Simple Stress and Strain, Elastic constants, axially loaded compression members, Shear force and bending moment, theory of simple bending, Shear Stress distribution across cross-sections, Beams of uniform strength. Deflection of beams; Macaulay's methods, Mohr's Moment area method, Conjugate beam method, unit load method. Torsion of Shafts, Elastic stability of columns, Euler's Rankine's and Secant formulae.
• Structural Analysis: Castigliano's theorems I and II, unit load method of consistent deformation applied to beams and pin jointed trusses. Slope-deflection, moment distribution. Rolling loads and Influences lines: Influences lines for Shear Force and Bending moment at a section of beam. Criteria for maximum shear force and bending Moment in beams traversed by a system of moving loads. Influences lines for simply supported plane pin jointed trusses. Arches: Three hinged, two hinged and fixed arches, rib shortening and temperature effects. Matric methods of analysis: Force method and displacement method of analysis of indeterminate beams and rigid frames. Plastic Analysis of beams and frames: Theory of plastic bending, plastic analysis, statical method, Mechanism method.
• Structural Steel Design: Structural Steel: Factors of safety and load factors. Riveted, bolted and welded joints and connections. Design of tension and compression member, beams of builtup section, riveted and welded plate girders, gantry girders, stancheons with battens and lacings.
• Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures: Concept of mix design, Reinforced Concrete: Working Stress and Limit State method of design - Recommendations of I.S. codes Design of one way and two way slabs, stair-case slabs, simple and continuous beams of rectangular, T and L sections, Compression members under direct load with or without eccentricity. Cantilever and Counter fort type retaining walls. Water tanks: Design requirements for Rectangular and circular tanks resting on ground. Prestressed concrete: Methods and systems of prestressing, anchorages, Analysis and Design of sections for flexure based on working stress, loss of prestress. Design of brick masonry as per I.S. codes.
• Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Type and structure - gradation and particle size distribution - consistency limits. Water in soil - capillary and structural - effective stress and pore water pressure - permeability concept - field and laboratory determination of permeability - Seepage pressure - quick sand conditions - Shear strength determination - Mohr Coulomb concept. Compaction of soil - Laboratory and field tests. Compressibility and consolidation concept - consolidation theory - consolidation settlement analysis. Earth pressure theory and analysis for retaining walls, Application for sheet piles and Braced excavation. Bearing capacity of soil - approaches for analysis - Field tests - settlement analysis - stability of slope of earth walk. Subsurface exploration of soils - methods. Foundation - Type and selection criteria for foundation of structures - Design criteria for foundation - Analysis of distribution of stress for footings and pile - pile group action - pile load test. Ground improvement techniques. Soil stabilization.
• Construction Technology, Equipment, Planning and Management: Engineering Materials: Physical properties of construction, materials with respect to their use in construction - Stones, Bricks and Tiles; Lime, Cement, different types of Mortars and Concrete. Specific use of ferro cement, fibre reinforced C.C., High strength concrete and PPC. Construction: Masonry principles using Brick, stone, Blocks - construction detailing and strength characteristics. Types of plastering, point, flooring, roofing and construction features. Common repairs in buildings. Principles of functional planning of building for residents and specific use - Building code provisions. Basic principles of detailed and approximate estimating - specification writing and rate analysis - principles of valuation of real property. Machinery for earthwork, concreting and their specific uses - Factors affecting selection of equipments - operating cost of equipments. Construction Planning and Management: Construction activity - schedules - organization for construction industry - Quality assurance principles. Use of basic principles of network - analysis in form of CPM and PERT - their use in construction monitoring, Cost optimization and resource allocation.
• Surveying Transportation Engineering: Surveying: Common methods and instruments for distance and angle measurement for CE work - their use in plane table, traverse survey, leveling work, triangulation, contouring and topographical map. Basic principles of photogrammetry and remote sensing. Highway Engineering: Principles of Highway alignments - classification and geometrical design elements and standards for Roads. Pavement structure for flexible and rigid pavements - Design principles and methodology of pavements. Typical construction methods and standards of materials for stabilized soil WBM, Bituminous works and CC Roads. Different types of joints in pavements. Surface and sub-surface drainage arrangements for roads - culvert structures. Pavement distresses and strengthening by overlays.
• Environmental Engineering: Water Supply: Predicting demand for water, impurities, of water and their significanc, physical, chemical and bacteriological analysis, waterborne diseases, standards for potable water. Intake of water: Water treatment: principles of coagulation, flocculation and sedimentation; slow; rapid - pressure, filters; chlorination, softening, removal of taste, odour and salinity. Sewerage systems: Domestic and industrial wastes, storm sewage- separate and combined system, flow through sewers, design of sewers. Sewage characterization: BOD, COD, solids, dissolved oxygen, nitrogen and TOC. Standards of disposal in normal watercourse and on land. Sewage treatment: Working principles, units, chambers, sedimentation tanks, tricking filters, oxidation ponds, activated sludge process, septic tank, disposal of sludge, recycling of wastewater. Solid waste: Collection and disposal in rural and urban contexts, management of long-term ill effects. Environmental pollution: Sustainable development, Rawastes and disposal. Environmental impact assessment for thermal power plants, mines, river valley projects. Air pollution. Pollution control acts.
• Basic of Computer Software Usage: Basic knowledge of MS Office (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point)
• Additional Topics: CPWD/PWD/MES - Schedule of Rates Estimation Bar Bending Schedule Knowledge of NBC and IS codes. Basic principles of Analysis of Rates: Methodology of (AOR) Analysis of Rates Market Rate Item Quotation from vendor. Specifications of common Items. Principles of Construction Contracts: Item Rate Lump sum EPC Statutory Provisions of contract Labour Laws. Quality Control and Assurance: For Pavement work Rigid (PQC) Flexible (Bituminous) For building works Material - Bricks, Aggregate, Sand, Steel, Cement, Glass and other important building materials. Project Management: MS Project/ Primavesa Revision of schedule Critical Activity etc. Milestones. Green building concept: Basic idea of Rating systems like GRIHA / LEEDS etc. Environmental clearance Management of solid and liquid waste.

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2. Manager (Architecture) Syllabus

• Part-A (30% Weightage): General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.
• Part-B (70% Weightage):
• Site Planning: Site Analysis: Zoning and Regulations, National Building Code; Site access and Circulation- horizontal and vertical; Utilities and Infrastructure; Site Grading and Drainage; Barrier-free design; Spatial Standards.
• Computer Aided Design: Application of computers in architecture and planning; understanding elements of hardware and software; computer graphics and usage of packages such as AutoCAD, Revit Architecture, Sketch-up, Lumion, En-scape and other 3D rendering software. Working knowledge of BIM platforms like Autodesk Revit and BIM Collaborate Pro for integrated design, multidisciplinary coordination, automated clash detection, and lifecycle management. Understanding the creation and management of digital replicas of airport infrastructure. Integrating BIM with IoT data to monitor assets, predict maintenance, and enhance operational efficiency. Using software like ArcGIS to integrate BIM and GIS data, providing geospatial context for project tracking and master planning.
• Materials and Structural Systems: Behavioural characteristics of all types of building materials e.g., mud, timber, bamboo, brick, concrete, steel, glass, FRP, different polymers, composites, principles of strength of materials, design of structural elements. Pre-engineered buildings, steel structures, complex structural systems, principles of prestressing; tall buildings, principles of disaster resistant structures.
• Building Construction and Management: Building construction techniques, methods and details; estimation, specification, valuation, professional practice, project management techniques e.g., PERT, CPM etc.
• Energy Conservation and Green Buildings: Climate responsive design; energy efficient building design; Green buildings and rating system (GRIHA rating system), thermal comfort, solar architecture, principles of lighting and styles for illumination, basic principles of architectural acoustics, environmental pollution, their control & abatement, ECBC and terms such as SHGC, U-value etc.
• Building Services: Building Services as per National Building Code, Water supply, sewerage and drainage systems, sanitary fittings and fixtures; plumbing systems, principles of internal & external drainage systems, principles of electrification of buildings; elevators & escalators, their standards and uses; air-conditioning systems; firefighting systems, building safety and security systems. Basic knowledge of integrating and managing BMS for automated control of HVAC, lighting, security, and access systems in airport terminals.
• Contemporary Technology: Building Automation and intelligent buildings, Earthquake resistant buildings, Alternative building materials such as hollow concrete blocks, stabilised earth blocks, Fly ash bricks etc. Prefabrication and Modular Construction-Principles and application of prefabrication and modular techniques for faster construction, reduced waste, and cost-effectiveness, especially for large-scale projects like airport expansions. Knowledge of popular systems in India like MIVAN aluminium formwork and steel-based modular units.
• Composite Materials: Knowledge of combining materials like steel and concrete or utilizing eco-friendly natural fibres to achieve enhanced strength-to-weight ratios, durability, and sustainability.
• Landscape Design: Principles of landscape design and site planning, history of landscape styles, landscape elements and materials, plant characteristics & planting design; environmental considerations in landscape planning.
• Interior Design: Knowledge of durable, low-maintenance materials for flooring, wall finishes, that can withstand heavy passenger flow, strategic use of interior design elements, lighting, and signage to facilitate easy navigation, inclusion of soft spacing and natural elements into interior spaces. Understanding the design requirements for concession areas, lounges, and retail spaces within the terminal building. Knowledge of robust, airport-grade furniture fixture and equipment including baggage carousels, security equipment, and public seating etc.
• General Awareness and Aptitude in Civil Aviation: Master planning concepts, Terminal building designs with associated facilities, Terms related to airport planning and design.

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3. Manager (Information Technology) Syllabus

• Part-A (50% Weightage): General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.
• Part-B (50% Weightage):
• Programming Languages: Proficient in Python, R, and SQL, facilitating advanced data analysis, statistical computing, and efficient database management. Experienced with AI and machine learning libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Keras for developing and deploying intelligent models. ABAP for SAP ERP backend development and customization. SAPUI5 / Fiori (JavaScript) essential for front-end development. Skilled with SQL and Java language for SAP interface development especially for integrations and advanced customizations. SAP HANA SQL Script: Extended SQL scripting language used for SAP HANA database procedures. OData Protocol: For enabling data services and APIs in SAP. BAPIs & IDocs: SAP-specific interfaces often accessed via ABAP.
• Data Augmentation Technologies: Experience with big data tools and frameworks such as Hadoop and Apache Spark, as well as MXNet - a scalable deep learning framework supported by Apache that offers efficient training and deployment with robust multi-language support. These technologies are used to process and analyze large-scale datasets, enhancing and managing complex data to improve quality, diversity, and usability for analytics and machine learning. They enable handling data at scale, facilitating efficient data augmentation through both batch and real-time processing. Data Transformation & Enrichment: Tools and processes that clean, normalize, and enrich raw data by adding new information or creating synthetic data to improve model training and accuracy. Automated Data Generation: Techniques that create new training data from existing datasets using methods like image rotation, cropping, noise addition (especially in AI/ML), enhancing model robustness. Integration with Cloud Services: Skilled in leveraging cloud computing services including AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for scalable infrastructure, data storage, and deployment. Leveraging cloud-based data augmentation pipelines to scale operations, ensure high availability, and facilitate seamless data flow across platforms.
• API Programming: Expertise in designing, developing, and consuming APIs using protocols like REST, SOAP, and GraphQL etc. Proficient in API framework development to facilitate seamless data exchange and functionality sharing between different software systems. Enables modular development where one team can build APIs while others integrate them without needing to know the internal implementation. Powers microservices architecture and modern cloud-native applications, fostering flexibility and scalability. Supports integration across diverse platforms including mobile, web, and desktop environments.
• Cybersecurity Fundamentals: Basic knowledge of key security domains and core security concepts, including threat vectors, types of cyberattacks, and common vulnerabilities. Network Security: Protects data as it travels across networks like Wi-Fi, LAN, VLAN, corporate LANs, and cloud environments. It aims to prevent unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruptions by ensuring data confidentiality, integrity, and availability during transmission. Key Components: Firewalls: Regulate network traffic based on security policies. VPNs: Encrypt data for secure communication over public networks. IDS/IPS: Detect and block suspicious network activity. Encryption: Secures data during transmission (e.g., HTTPS, TLS). Network Segmentation: Limits access by dividing networks to contain threats. Endpoint security: Safeguarding user devices. Cloud security: Ensuring security in cloud environments. Common Elements in Data Protection Frameworks Data Classification: Organizing data based on its level of sensitivity, and it's application of appropriate protection measures. Access Controls: Role-based access management of data, and prevent unauthorized use. Encryption: Securing data both while stored (at rest), and during transmission to protect confidentiality. Data Minimization: Limiting data collection or windowing of data management. Windowing: Method of dividing continuous or large datasets into smaller, manageable chunks called "windows" for processing or analysis over specific time intervals or data counts. Types of Windows Tumbling Window: Fixed, non-overlapping intervals. Sliding Window: Overlapping intervals that move forward incrementally. Session Window: Defined by periods of activity separated by inactivity. Count-based Window: Based on a fixed number of data points. Audit and Monitoring: Continuously tracking and reviewing data access and usage to detect anomalies or misuse. Incident Response: Establishing clear procedures to quickly address and mitigate data breaches or leaks. Data Subject Rights: Ensuring individuals can access, correct, or delete their personal data as required by law. Data protection practices and policies. Cybersecurity dashboarding: This is real-time, visual interfaces that consolidate critical security metrics, alerts, and trends to enable security teams to monitor, analyze, and respond to threats efficiently. Centralize security posture visibility. Rapidly identify and prioritize incidents. Monitor compliance and risk metrics. Facilitate informed decision-making with actionable insights. Visualizations like charts, heat maps, and timelines. Real-time alerts and notifications. Incident tracking and summaries. Vulnerability and patch status. User activity and access logs.

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4. Manager (Engineering-Electrical) Syllabus

• Part-A (30% Weightage): General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.
• Part-B (70% Weightage):
• Circuit Theory: Circuit components; network graphs; KCL, KVL; circuit analysis methods; nodal analysis, mesh analysis; basic network theorems and applications; transient analysis; RL, RC and RLC circuits; sinusoidal steady state analysis; resonant circuits; coupled circuits; balanced 3-phase circuits; Two-port networks.
• Signals and Systems: Representation of continuous and discrete time signals; shifting and scaling operation; liner time invariant and causal systems; Fourier Laplace and Z transform.
• Instrumentation: Insulation megger, earth megger, Kelvin's Double bridge, Quadrant electrometer, Rotating substandard, TOD meter.
• Electrical Machines: Transformers: Constructional details - Principle of operation - vector diagrams on no load and load-regulation and efficiency - equivalent circuits and tests for the determination of parameters of equivalent circuits - types of three phase transformers and their applications - Scott connection of transformers. 3-Phase Induction Motors: Principle of operation - Cage and Slip ring motors - torque slip characteristics - methods of speed control. 3-Phase Alternators: Principle of operation and constructional details - types of Alternators - synchronous impedance - voltage regulation - short circuit ratio and its importance - phasor diagrams of round rotor and salient pole machines - synchronization - behaviour of an alternator connected to infinite bus - effect of varying excitation current and mechanical torque - power angle curves - control of active and reactive powers. 3-Phase Synchronous Motors: Principle of operation - torque developed and methods of starting - V and Inverted V curves - effects of variations of excitation - synchronous condensers. Single phase Induction Motors - Types of single phase motors - Types of Single phase induction motors - characteristics and methods of starting - shaded pole induction motor.
• Transmission & Distribution: Line constants - Inductance and Capacitance calculations. Over Head Line Insulators: Types of Insulators - Potential distributions over a string of suspensions insulators - string efficiency - Methods of improving string efficiency. Cable: Insulation of cables - Grading of cables - Capacitance Measurement in cables - Testing of Cables - Power frequency withstand tests. Fault Calculations: Balanced Fault calculations on systems - Symmetrical components - Types of faults - Analysis of unbalanced faults. Protection: Characteristic of Relays - Over current, directional and distance protection of lines. Protection of Alternators against stator faults, rotor faults, loss of excitation, unbalanced loading, overloading, failure of prime-mover. Over speeding and over voltage. Protection of transformers against winding faults, overloads and external short circuits. Circuit Breakers: Air-blast, oil, minimum oil, vacuum - Sulphur hexafluoride and d.c. circuit breakers - Relative merits and demerits.
• Power System Protection: Principles of over current, differential and distance protection, Concept of solid-state relays. Circuit breakers. Computer aided protection: Introduction; line bus, generator, transformer protection; numeric relays and application of DSP to protection.
• Microprocessors and Microcomputers: PC organization; CPU, instruction set, register set, timing diagram, programming, interrupts, memory interfacing, I/O interfacing, programmable peripheral devices.
• Analog and Digital Electronics: Characteristics of diodes. BJT, MOSFET, amplifiers - biasing, equivalent circuit and frequency response; oscillators and feedback amplifiers; operational amplifiers - characteristics and applications; simple active filters: VCOs and timers; combinational and sequential logic circuits; multiplexer; Schmitt trigger; multivibrators; sample and hold circuits; A/D and D/A converters; 8-bit microprocessor basics, architecture, programming and interfacing.
• Power Electronics and Drives: Semiconductor power diodes, transistors thyristors, triacs, GTOs, MOSFETs and IGBTs - static characteristics and principles of operation; triggering circuits; phase control rectifiers; bride converters - fully controlled and half controlled; principles of choppers and inverters; basic concepts of adjustable speed dc and ac drives.
• Fiber Optic Systems Multiplexing: Time division multiplexing, frequency division multiplexing, optical properties of materials, refractive index absorption and emission of light, optical fibers lasers and optoelectronics materials, fiber optic lines.
• Digital Communication: Pulse code modulation (PCM), differential pulse code modulation (DPCM), delta modulation (DM), Digital modulation and demodulation schemes: amplitude, phase and frequency keying schemes (ASK, PSK, FSK). Error control coding: error detection and correction, linear block codes, convolution codes. Information measure and source coding. Data networks, 7-layer architecture.
• Fundamentals of HVAC System and Various Types of Air-conditioning Equipment: Heating Plant- (Boilers/ Hot Water Generators) Central Air-conditioning - (Chillers- Centrifugal/Screw) VRV System, Precision Air conditioning Unitary A/c- window/split/cassette/Tower AHU, Cooling tower.
• Pumps: Water lifting devices, classification of pimps, centrifugal pump and its characteristics, specific speed, NPSH and cavitation, selection of pumps. Hydraulics and Fluid Mechanics: Definition and properties of fluids. Units of measurement, kinematics of fluid flow, Bernoulli's equation and Euler's equation of motion. Dimensional analysis and similitude. Laminar and turbulent flow. General equation for head loss in pipes; open channel flow, hydraulic jump; Measurement of discharge in pipes and open channels.
• Renewable Energy Sources: Solar power plant & its statutory guidelines.
• Additional Topics: Contract Management: Planning i/c estimation, tendering, execution, commissioning & operationalization.- Project Planning, Scheduling & monitoring: Work breakdown structure, milestones, bar charts and critical path method basics.- Execution of Electrical Works: Installation of MEP equipment, Site management, manpower planning, quality control, inspection procedures.- Maintenance & Inventory management: Breakdown & Preventive Maintenance of MEP equipment i.e schedule, standard practice & maintaining records & electrical store.- Understanding about Electrical safety codes i.e NBC, IS / IEC Standards, IE rules, Fire & safety norms, Environment norms and best practices etc. Sub-station: HT Panels HT overhead Lines HT cables Transformers LT panels, LT Cables Bus Duct, Capacitor panels Cable Trench, Cable Tray. DG Sets/UPS AMF Panel Synchronization SCADA & Power supply Management System. Lifts/ Escalators. BMS/IBMS/EMS Building Management System Energy Management System. Energy Conservation Measures. Water Supply: Pumps Sets STP (Sewage Treatment Plant) WTP (Water Treatment Plant), RO Plant. Fire Alarm & Fire Fighting System. Internal & External Electrification - Wiring - Conducting - Fitting/Fixtures - Fans - Pole (Street Light) - High Mast Tower. Earthing & Lighting Protection System. CCTV / PA System.

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5. Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) Syllabus

• Part-A (30% Weightage): General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.
• Part-B (70% Weightage):
• Statistics: Frequency distribution and Measures of Location & Dispersion: Calculation of standard deviation and moments, knowledge of skewness (Beta and Gama coefficients). Probability: Definitions based on the set theory of probability outcome, sample space and events, law of probability, definition of random variable, definition of probability distribution- discrete and continuous. Distributions: Definitions, mathematical expressions of Binomial, Poisson, Normal, Exponential, Beta, Gamma, Negative Binomial, Geometric, Multinomial, Rectangular and Cauchy Distributions. Practical examples of distributions in daily life. How to find out first, second and third moments of above distribution. Definition of Central Limit Theorem. Correlation and Regression: Definitions of correlation and regression coefficient, their limitations. Linear regression (definition), equations to the Lines of Regression, Linearity and Homoscedasticity of regression in bivariate normal distribution, Numerical based on correlation and regression. Definitions and limits of Intra-class correlation, multiple correlation, partial correlation, R square (coefficient of determination). Sampling Distribution: Definitions of t, Chi-square, F and Z distribution. Situations where these are used, sample numerical illustration, Test of significance, based on above distributions. Sampling and Survey: Sampling theory, Sampling error, Non-sampling Error, Frame, Random or Probability sampling, Simple Random Sampling (with replacement and without replacement), complete enumerations versus Sampling, Method of Controlling Non Sampling Error, interpenetrating sub samples, Planning Sample Surveys, Definitions of Ad-hoc Surveys, Repetitive surveys, Questionnaires, Schedule, Distinction between sampling error and Standard Error, Mean Square Error and definitions of Multistage sampling, Multiphase sampling, their distinction, the principal steps in a sampling survey, role of sampling theory. Simple Random Sampling (with and without replacement from finite and infinite population), variance of estimation. Sampling Proportions and Percentage. Estimation of Sample Size. Knowledge of important terms in stratified, systematic and cluster sampling, variance of estimates, Role of Interclass correlation coefficient in sampling, Definitions of Ratio and Regression estimates. Time Series analysis and its components: Trend Analysis, Seasonal Analysis, Cyclic Analysis, Random or Error Term, Simple problems. Demand Analysis: Law of Demand & Supply, Price elasticity of supply, Partial & Cross elasticity of demand, Engel's law & Engel's curve, Pareto's law of income distribution, Utility Function. Forecasting Techniques: Need for Forecasting, Techniques / methods involved in Forecasting, Problems encountered while forecasting and the solutions. Interpretation of Data. Statistics relating to Indian economy.
• Economics: Microeconomics: Demand & Supply Curve, Determination of Price & Quantity, Budget Line & Consumer Choice, Individual & Market Demand, Production & Cost of Production, Profit Maximization, Monopoly (Price & Output determination). Macroeconomics: National Income & Product, Measurement of National Product & Problems in measurement of National Product, Aggregate Demand & Supply, Equilibrium income & output in two sector economy, Change in income & output- investment multiplier, Income consumption relationship, Determinants of consumption, Theory of income, output & employment. Managerial Economics: Demand Forecasting, Forecasting with econometric model, Economic applications of differential calculus- Simple Problems, Economic forecasting for Business, Uses of Economic Forecasting and Methods of Economic Forecasting. International Economics: Nature & importance of international economics, Salient features of international Trade, Balance of Payment, Devaluation, Foreign Trade Multiplier.

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Preparation Strategy

• Understand the Exam Pattern: Go through the exam pattern and weightage for your specific post carefully.
• Focus on Part-B: Since Part-B carries higher weightage (50%-70%), focus more on subjects related to your educational qualification.
• Strengthen General Awareness: For Part-A, focus on current affairs, general knowledge, English, and quantitative aptitude.
• For Manager (Engineering-Civil): Focus on Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Geotechnical Engineering, and Construction Management.
• For Manager (Architecture): Focus on Site Planning, CAD/BIM, Building Services, Energy Conservation, and Green Buildings.
• For Manager (IT): Focus on Programming Languages (Python, SQL, SAP), Data Augmentation, API Programming, and Cybersecurity.
• For Manager (Engineering-Electrical): Focus on Circuit Theory, Electrical Machines, Power Systems, Power Electronics, and HVAC systems.
• For Manager (CP&MS): Focus on Statistics (Probability, Distributions, Sampling), Economics (Micro, Macro, Managerial), and Forecasting Techniques.
• Solve Previous Year Papers: Practice with previous year question papers and mock tests.
• Time Management: Since the exam duration is 2 hours for 120 marks, practice time management.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the total number of vacancies for AAI Recruitment 2026?

• A total of 389 vacancies have been announced for Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines.

2. What is the exam pattern for AAI Manager & Junior Executive 2026?

• The CBT consists of two parts - Part-A (General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English etc.) and Part-B (Questions on subjects relating to Educational Qualifications). Total marks are 120 and duration is 2 hours.

3. What is the weightage for Part-A and Part-B for different posts?

• The weightage varies by post. For Manager (Corporate Communication): Part-A 50%, Part-B 50%. For Manager (Finance): Part-A 30%, Part-B 70%. For Manager (Law): Part-A 30%, Part-B 70%. For JE (Operations): Part-A 50%, Part-B 50%. For Manager (Engg-Civil): Part-A 30%, Part-B 70%. For Manager (Architecture): Part-A 30%, Part-B 70%. For Manager (IT): Part-A 50%, Part-B 50%. For Manager (Engg-Electrical): Part-A 30%, Part-B 70%. For Manager (CP&MS): Part-A 30%, Part-B 70%.

4. What subjects are covered in Manager (Engineering-Civil) syllabus?

• Engineering Mechanics, Strength of Materials, Structural Analysis, Structural Steel Design, Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Technology, Surveying, Environmental Engineering, and related topics.

5. Where can I download the AAI Manager & Junior Executive Syllabus 2026?

• Candidates can download the syllabus from the official AAI website at www.aai.aero or click on the direct links provided above.

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