AAI Manager Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
AAI Manager (Engineering — Civil)
AAI Manager (Engineering — Civil) is a Group-A, E-3 level officer post in the Airports Authority of India — a step above Junior Executive, with a CTC of around ₹21 lakh per annum and direct responsibility for airport civil infrastructure across India.
Selection is through a single online computer-based test of 120 marks in 2 hours. The paper is split into Part-A (30%) — general ability (GK, reasoning, aptitude, English) — and Part-B (70%) — Civil Engineering. There is no negative marking, so technical depth plus a confident, complete attempt is what decides the merit.
AAI Manager Civil 2026 — Overview
| Conducting body | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post | Manager (Engg-Civil) — Group-A, E-3 level |
| Mode | Online Computer Based Test (Objective) |
| Exam | 120 questions · 120 marks · 120 minutes |
| Negative marking | No negative marking |
| Salary | E-3: ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 IDA · ~₹21 LPA CTC |
AAI Manager Civil Exam Pattern
Online CBT (Objective) — 120 marks
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part-A — General Knowledge, Reasoning, Aptitude & English | ~36 (30%) | 36 |
| Part-B — Civil Engineering (subject of qualification) | ~84 (70%) | 84 |
Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes)
Negative marking: No negative marking — 1 mark for every correct answer
ℹ️ Part-A carries 30% weightage and Part-B (Civil Engineering) carries 70%. Both parts are attempted in one 2-hour sitting. Depending on the post there may be further stages (e.g. document/experience verification) after the CBT.
AAI Manager Civil Syllabus — Key Subjects
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Eligibility
- ✓Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) from a recognised university.
- ✓Required post-qualification work experience as specified for the Manager grade in the official advertisement.
- ✓Maximum age 32 years (as per Advt. 12/2026 reference date), with standard category relaxations (SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, PwBD +10).
Salary & Career
Manager is a Group-A, E-3 level officer post with an IDA pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000. With DA, perks, HRA, CPF, gratuity and medical benefits, the approximate CTC is around ₹21 lakh per annum at entry.
AAI Manager Civil Cut Off
AAI publishes category-wise cutoffs after each recruitment; they move with vacancies and paper difficulty. Since there is no negative marking, cutoffs tend to run higher. Always verify from AAI's official result notice.
Vacancy Trends
| 2026 (Advt. 12/2026) | 145 Manager (Engg-Civil) posts |
How to Prepare for AAI Manager Civil
- 1Part-B (Civil, 70%) is where the exam is won — cover the full technical syllabus at ESE/GATE conceptual depth, especially Structures, Geotech and Environmental.
- 2No negative marking means never leave a question blank — attempt all 120, and make confident guesses on the ones you're unsure of.
- 3Don't neglect Part-A (30%): 36 easy marks in GK, reasoning, aptitude and English separate candidates whose technical scores bunch together.
- 4Estimation, contracts, project management (MS Project/Primavera) and green-building topics are Manager-specific and frequently skipped — they are scoring, low-competition marks.
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AAI Manager Civil — Frequently Asked Questions
Is there negative marking in the AAI Manager Civil exam?▾
No. Each correct answer carries 1 mark and there is no deduction for wrong answers, so attempt all 120 questions.
What is the AAI Manager Civil exam pattern?▾
A 120-mark online objective CBT of 2 hours: Part-A (30%) covers general knowledge, reasoning, aptitude and English; Part-B (70%) covers Civil Engineering.
What is the difference between AAI Manager and Junior Executive (Civil)?▾
Manager is a higher Group-A, E-3 officer post (CTC ~₹21 LPA) needing a degree plus work experience, and its exam has a 70% Civil-Engineering technical part. Junior Executive is an E-1 entry post with a fully general 150-question paper.
What is the salary of an AAI Manager (Civil)?▾
E-3 grade with an IDA pay scale of ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000, giving an approximate CTC of around ₹21 lakh per annum with allowances and benefits.
Where can I attempt free AAI Manager Civil mock tests?▾
CIVILGYAN TEST SERIES offers AAI Manager Civil pattern mock tests covering both the general Part-A and the technical Civil Engineering Part-B, with detailed solutions and all-India rank comparison — start with the free 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.