AAI Manager Civil Syllabus 2026
Subject-wise and chapter-wise AAI Manager Civil syllabus: 12 subjects, 118 chapters across General Subjects and Technical (Civil Engineering).
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
AAI Manager Civil Syllabus — General Subjects
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
English Comprehension
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Detection of Errors
- Improving Sentences and Paragraphs
- Para Jumbling
- Fill in the Blanks
- Parts of Speech
- Prepositions
- Voice Change
- Synonyms and Antonyms
- Vocabulary and Grammar
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Series
- Coding-Decoding
- Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Seating Arrangement
- Puzzles
- Directions
- Data Sufficiency
- Order and Ranking
- Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
- Simplification and Approximation
- Number System
- Percentages
- Ratio and Proportion
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Time and Work
- Profit and Loss
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
- Averages
- Simple and Compound Interest
General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- National and International Events
- Static GK
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian History and Culture
- Indian Geography
- Economy and Finance
- General Science
- Sports and Awards
AAI Manager Civil Syllabus — Technical (Civil Engineering)
Weightage = how many questions our full mock gives each subject (no previous paper uploaded yet).
Engineering Mechanics, SOM & Structural Analysis
- Engineering Mechanics
- Strength of Materials
- SFD and BMD
- Bending and Shear Stress
- Deflection of Beams
- Torsion of Shafts
- Columns (Euler/Rankine)
- Structural Analysis
- Arches
- Rolling Loads and Influence Lines
- Matrix Methods of Analysis
- Plastic Analysis
- Unsymmetrical Bending
Design of Structures (Steel, Concrete & Masonry)
- Structural Steel — Connections
- Tension and Compression Members
- Plate Girders and Gantry Girders
- RCC — Working Stress Method
- RCC — Limit State Method
- Slabs, Beams and Columns
- Retaining Walls
- Water Tanks
- Prestressed Concrete
- Brick Masonry Design
Geotechnical Engineering
- Soil Classification and Properties
- Permeability and Seepage
- Effective Stress and Quicksand
- Shear Strength
- Compaction
- Consolidation and Settlement
- Earth Pressure
- Bearing Capacity
- Slope Stability
- Foundations and Piles
- Subsurface Exploration
- Ground Improvement and Soil Stabilization
Construction Technology, Equipment, Planning & Management
- Engineering Materials
- Cement, Mortar and Concrete
- Special Concretes
- Masonry and Building Construction
- Building Planning and NBC
- Estimating and Rate Analysis
- Construction Equipment
- Construction Planning (CPM and PERT)
- Quality Assurance
Surveying & Transportation Engineering
- Chain, Compass and Plane Table Surveying
- Levelling and Contouring
- Traverse and Triangulation
- Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing
- Highway Alignment and Geometric Design
- Flexible Pavement Design
- Rigid Pavement Design
- Highway Materials and Construction
- Pavement Distress and Overlays
- Road Drainage and Culverts
Environmental Engineering
- Water Demand and Quality
- Water Treatment
- Sewerage Systems
- Design of Sewers
- Sewage Characterization (BOD, COD, DO)
- Sewage Treatment
- Solid Waste Management
- Environmental Pollution and EIA
- Pollution Control Acts
Estimation, Costing, Contracts & Project Management
- CPWD/PWD/MES Schedule of Rates
- Estimation and Bar Bending Schedule
- Analysis of Rates
- Specifications
- Construction Contracts
- Labour Laws
- Quality Control and Assurance
- Valuation
- Project Management (MS Project/Primavera)
- Green Building (GRIHA/LEED)
Basics of Computer Software
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
AAI Manager Civil Syllabus — FAQs
What is the syllabus of AAI Manager Civil 2026?
AAI Manager Civil covers 12 subjects in 2 parts — General Subjects, Technical (Civil Engineering). The subjects are English Comprehension, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Engineering Mechanics, SOM & Structural Analysis, Design of Structures (Steel, Concrete & Masonry), Geotechnical Engineering, Construction Technology, Equipment, Planning & Management, Surveying & Transportation Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Estimation, Costing, Contracts & Project Management, Basics of Computer Software.
Is this the official AAI Manager Civil syllabus?
The subject list follows the official notification (aai.aero); the chapter split and the weightage come from real previous papers and our test series. Always confirm against the latest notification.
How do I practise the AAI Manager Civil syllabus chapter by chapter?
The AAI Manager Civil test series has 236 chapter tests and 10 full mocks built on this syllabus, each with a detailed solution. 2 tests are free to attempt.