AAI JE Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
AAI Junior Executive (Civil Engineering) — via GATE
Airports Authority of India recruits Junior Executives (Civil) — the engineers who build and maintain India's airport infrastructure — entirely through GATE scores. There is no separate written exam: your GATE CE score is the exam.
The 2025 advertisement offered 976 Junior Executive posts, including 199 for Civil Engineering — one of the largest GATE-based civil intakes among PSUs. That makes a serious GATE attempt doubly valuable: rank for M.Tech and a shot at AAI in the same paper.
AAI JE Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post | Junior Executive (Engineering — Civil), E-1 grade |
| Selection | GATE (CE) score → document verification (no written exam) |
| Eligibility | B.E./B.Tech Civil + valid GATE score |
| Age limit | Up to 27 years (relaxations apply) |
| Salary | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (E-1) · ~₹13 LPA CTC |
AAI JE Civil Exam Pattern
Selection via GATE
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| GATE Civil Engineering paper (see the GATE Civil guide for the full pattern) | 65 | 100 |
Duration: 3 hours (GATE)
Negative marking: As per GATE rules (MCQ only)
ℹ️ AAI shortlists purely on GATE score from the accepted years (recent advert accepted GATE 2023/2024/2025 with equal weightage), followed by document verification.
AAI JE Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
See the detailed chapter-wise syllabus (built from real previous-year papers) on the AAI JE Civil test series page →
Eligibility
- ✓B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering from a recognised university.
- ✓Valid GATE (CE) score from the years specified in the current advertisement.
- ✓Age up to 27 years as on the advert's reference date, with standard relaxations.
Salary & Career
E-1 grade: ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 basic scale with DA, 35% perks, HRA, CPF, gratuity and medical — total CTC around ₹13 lakh per annum at entry.
AAI JE Civil Cut Off
Shortlisting cutoffs are GATE scores, published per category after each recruitment. Competitive GATE scores for AAI Civil have historically been high — treat 700+ as the serious zone and verify each cycle's actual cutoff.
Vacancy Trends
| 2025 | 976 Junior Executive posts total — 199 Civil Engineering |
How to Prepare for AAI JE Civil
- 1Your preparation is GATE preparation — see the GATE Civil guide. AAI is a reason to push score, not a separate syllabus.
- 2AAI accepts multiple GATE years with equal weightage — a strong score stays valuable across adverts.
- 3Watch aai.aero's career page every January–March; application windows are short.
- 4Keep the 27-year age limit in mind when planning attempts.
Start Practising AAI JE Civil — Free
Exam-pattern mocks, previous-year papers, detailed solutions and chapter-wise analytics — built only for civil engineers, by a civil engineer who cleared these exams.
AAI JE Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
Does AAI conduct its own exam for Junior Executive Civil?▾
No. Selection is based entirely on GATE (CE) scores from the years accepted in the advertisement, followed by document verification.
What GATE score is needed for AAI Civil?▾
Cutoffs vary per cycle and category, but historically the competitive zone for Civil has been high (roughly 700+ GATE score). Check the previous cycle's published cutoff for a realistic target.
How should I prepare for AAI JE Civil?▾
Prepare for GATE CE. CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers GATE-pattern civil mocks with MCQ/MSQ/NAT question types and detailed solutions — free tests available.
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Disclaimer: Exam patterns, cutoffs, vacancies and eligibility rules change between recruitment cycles. The figures above are compiled for guidance from past cycles — always verify details from the official notification of the conducting body before applying.