AAI Manager Civil 2026: Exam Pattern, Syllabus, Cut Off & Free Mock Tests
AAI Manager (Engineering — Civil)
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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.
Advertisement 12/2026 carries 145 Manager (Engineering-Civil) posts — the largest single block in a 389-post recruitment. Applications ran from 8 August to 7 September 2026. On 23 September 2026 AAI published its tentative exam schedule: the CBT for Manager (Engg-Civil) is on 26 October 2026.
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 |
| Vacancies (Advt. 12/2026) | 145 Manager (Engg-Civil), of 389 posts in all |
| Application window | 8 August – 7 September 2026 (closed) |
| Exam date | 26 October 2026 — CBT for Manager (Engg-Civil), Post Code 01 (AAI tentative schedule notice, 23.09.2026) |
| 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 Date 2026
The AAI Manager Civil exam is scheduled for 26 Oct 2026 (AAI Manager (Engg-Civil), Post Code 01 · CBT 26 Oct 2026). This date is taken from the official schedule.
| Application window | 8 August – 7 September 2026 (closed) |
| Exam date | 26 October 2026 — CBT for Manager (Engg-Civil), Post Code 01 (AAI tentative schedule notice, 23.09.2026) |
AAI Manager Civil Exam Pattern 2026
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 2026 — Key Subjects
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AAI Manager Civil Eligibility 2026: Qualification & Age Limit
- ✓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).
AAI Manager Civil Salary 2026
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.
AAI Manager Civil Vacancies
| 2026 (Advt. 12/2026) | 145 Manager (Engg-Civil) — UR 62 · EWS 14 · OBC-NCL 38 · SC 21 · ST 10 |
| 2026 — whole advertisement | 389 posts across 15 post codes: 260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive |
How to Prepare for AAI Manager Civil 2026
- 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 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions
When is the AAI Manager Civil 2026 exam date?▾
26 October 2026. AAI's notice of 23 September 2026 under Advertisement 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT lists Post Code 01, Manager (Engg-Civil), on 26.10.2026. AAI calls the schedule tentative, so check aai.aero before the day — the admit card will confirm your shift and centre.
How many AAI Manager Civil vacancies are there in 2026?▾
145 posts for Manager (Engineering-Civil) — UR 62, EWS 14, OBC-NCL 38, SC 21 and ST 10. It is the largest single block in Advertisement 12/2026, which covers 389 posts in total: 260 Manager and 129 Junior Executive across 15 post codes.
What was the last date to apply for AAI Manager 2026?▾
7 September 2026. Applications opened on 8 August 2026 on aai.aero and no extension was notified. The fee was ₹1,000 including GST, with SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates exempt.
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?▾
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What is the age limit for AAI Manager Civil?▾
Maximum age 32 years (as per Advt. 12/2026 reference date), with standard category relaxations (SC/ST +5, OBC-NCL +3, PwBD +10).
Who is eligible for AAI Manager Civil?▾
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.
What is the AAI Manager Civil syllabus?▾
The key subjects are Engineering Mechanics, SOM & Structural Analysis, Design of Steel, Concrete & Masonry Structures, Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Technology, Equipment & Management, Surveying & Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Estimation, Costing, Contracts & Project Management, Basics of Computer (MS Office), General Ability — GK, Reasoning, Aptitude & English (Part-A).
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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.