AAI Junior Executive 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
AAI Junior Executive (Common Cadre)
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Airports Authority of India (AAI) recruits Junior Executives across its Common Cadre through a single online computer-based examination. It is one of the most sought-after PSU jobs — an E-1 officer grade with airport postings, strong pay and the prestige of running India's aviation infrastructure.
The written exam is 150 questions in 2 hours, split across four general sections — English Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Awareness. There is no negative marking, so accuracy and speed together decide the merit. Consistent mock-test practice is the fastest way to build both.
AAI Junior Executive 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post | Junior Executive (Common Cadre) — E-1 grade |
| Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam | 150 questions · 150 marks · 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Selection | Online exam → PET/PMT / Driving Test (post-wise) → DV |
AAI Junior Executive Exam Pattern
Online Written Exam (Paper 1)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| English Comprehension | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 35 | 35 |
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Negative marking: No negative marking — 1 mark for every correct answer
ℹ️ All four sections are attempted in one 120-minute sitting. Because there is no negative marking, every question is worth attempting. Depending on the post, PET/PMT, a driving test or other tests may follow the online exam, along with document verification.
AAI Junior Executive Syllabus — Key Subjects
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Eligibility
- ✓A Bachelor's degree / relevant qualification as specified for the post in the official advertisement (varies by Common Cadre discipline).
- ✓Age generally up to 27 years for Junior Executive posts, with standard category relaxations (verify per advertisement).
- ✓Any post-specific requirements (e.g. driving licence for posts needing a driving test) as per the notification.
Salary & Career
Junior Executive is an E-1 officer grade — pay scale ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 with DA, perks (~35%), HRA, CPF, gratuity and medical benefits. Total CTC at entry is typically around ₹12–14 lakh per annum, plus the career track of an AAI executive.
AAI Junior Executive Cut Off
AAI publishes category-wise cutoffs after each recruitment; they move with vacancies and paper difficulty. With no negative marking, cutoffs tend to run higher than exams that penalise wrong answers. Always verify the exact cutoff from AAI's official result notice.
Vacancy Trends
| Recent cycles | Several hundred Junior Executive posts across Common Cadre disciplines (varies by advertisement) |
How to Prepare for AAI Junior Executive
- 1No negative marking is a gift — never leave a question blank. Train in mocks to make a confident guess on every uncertain question in the last minutes.
- 2150 questions in 120 minutes is under 48 seconds each. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning decide who finishes — build speed with sectional timed drills.
- 3General Awareness is the fastest-scoring section for a prepared candidate. A daily current-affairs quiz keeps it warm without dedicated study slots.
- 4English rewards habit over cramming — 20 minutes of reading comprehension and grammar practice daily lifts this whole section.
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AAI Junior Executive — Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the AAI Junior Executive exam?▾
No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no deduction for wrong answers, so you should attempt all 150 questions.
What is the AAI Junior Executive exam pattern?▾
It is a 150-question online CBT of 2 hours: English Comprehension 35, General Intelligence & Reasoning 40, Quantitative Aptitude 40 and General Awareness 35 — 150 marks in total.
What is the selection process for AAI Junior Executive?▾
An online written exam, followed (depending on the post) by PET/PMT, a driving test or other tests, and finally document verification.
What is the salary of an AAI Junior Executive?▾
Junior Executive is an E-1 grade officer post with a ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 pay scale plus DA, perks, HRA and benefits — a total CTC of roughly ₹12–14 lakh per annum at entry.
Where can I attempt free AAI Junior Executive mock tests?▾
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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.