AAI ATC Exam

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) was established by an Act of Parliament on April 1, 1995, by combining the former National Airports Authority and the International Airports Authority of India. The merger created a single organisation tasked with developing, improving, maintaining, and administering the country’s civil aviation infrastructure, both on the ground and in the air.

AAI maintains 137 airports in total, including 24 international airports (3 civil enclaves), 10 custom airports (4 civil enclaves), and 103 domestic airports (23 Civil Enclaves). 

AAI has been charged with the key tasks of developing, improving, maintaining, and administering the country’s civil aviation infrastructure on the ground and in the air.

In this article, let’s understand the recruitment process of AAI and the related details of the AAI ATC Exam. 

AAI ATC Posts and Vacancies

AAI is conducting recruitment for 364 vacancies for different posts, such as Manager (Official language), Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control), Junior Executive (Official Language), and Senior Assistant (Official Language).

The detailed post-wise vacancies are as follows:

AAI ATC Exam Dates

The dates for the AAI ATC 2023 exam are as follows:

AAI ATC Eligibility Criteria

AAI ATC has certain eligibility requirements for recruiting candidates to the above-mentioned posts such as age limit, educational qualification and experience. The details of the AAI ATC eligibility requirements are given below.

Nationality

Only Indian Nationals fulfilling eligibility criteria can apply for the above posts.

Age Limit

The age limit for different categories are as follows:

Senior Assistant – Maximum 30 years as on 21st January 2023

Junior Executive – Maximum 27 years as on 21st January 2023

Manager – Maximum 32 years as on 21st January 2023

Age Relaxation for AAI ATC Recruitment 2022

The category-wise age relaxations have been given below:

Educational Qualification

The AAI ATC mandatory qualification for the post of JE ATC is as follows:

1. Degree/Diploma/Certificate should be:‐

(i) From a Recognized/Deemed university or from an apex institution i.e. (IIT/IIMs/XLRI/TISS etc.) recognized by Govt.  of India;  and  

(ii) Percentage  of  marks:  ‐  Minimum  60%  marks  or  equivalent  for  Bachelor’s  Degree  and  also  for  P.G.  Degree/Diploma including MBA.  

2. Candidates having B.E./B. Tech/ B. Sc. (Engg.) Degree are allowed to apply against the post for which essential qualification  is prescribed as Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering. 

For Junior Executive under Air Traffic Control, the basic educational qualification required is as follows:

Full-Time Regular Bachelors’ Degree of three years in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Mathematics. 

OR 

Full-Time Regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in any discipline. (Physics & Mathematics should be subjects in any one of the semester’s curricula). 

&

The candidate shall have minimum proficiency in both spoken and written English of the level of 10+2 standard (the candidate shall have passed English as one of the subjects in 10th or 12th standard).

For detailed information on the educational qualifications of other posts, aspirants must check the official website and notification.

AAI ATC Exam Application

The AAI ATC application form filling details are given below. Aspirants must have all essential documents while filling out the online application form. The online application form must be filled out without any errors to avoid rejection of the candidature. 

Candidates should carefully read the important instructions before filling out the application form and ensure that they fulfil the eligibility criteria and other requirements mentioned in the notification.

Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control)  – Process of Examination

There will be an online examination followed by:

• Documents Verification, 
• Voice Test, 
• Test for consumption of Psychoactive Substances 
• and Background Verification. 

How to Apply for the AAI ATC exam?

Candidates can follow the below-mentioned steps to know the online application process for AAI ATC exam.

1. Visit the official website – www.aai.aero and check the tab “CAREERS” or click on the direct link https://www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment
2. Click on the registration link to start to the application process.
3. Have a valid email address and phone number before starting the application process.
4. Keep all important documents ready before filling the online application form, such as  documents related to eligibility criteria- Educational Qualification, Experience Certificate, Disability Certificate, Discharge Certificate in case of Ex-Servicemen, Apprentice Certificate from AAI etc.
5. Fill all the details carefully and then head on to payment section.
6. On clicking submit button, you will be navigated to the SBI MOPS payment portal. The candidates are required to deposit the requisite examination fees online through Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card.
7. After the Payment is completed, you shall be automatically redirected to the application portal.
8. Candidates can save the submitted application form for future reference.

Note – Candidates must upload a recent passport-size photograph of 20kb-50kb and Dimensions 200×230 pixels. 

The signature requirements for online application is:

• The applicant has to sign on white paper with a Black ink pen. 
• Size of signature file should be between 10kb-20kb Dimensions 140×60 pixels

AAI ATC Application fee

The application fee for the AAI ATC exam is Rs.1000/- (Rs. One Thousand only) and has to be paid by candidates through online mode only. 

SC/ST/PWD candidates/ Apprentices who have successfully completed one year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI/ Female candidates are exempted from Fee payment… 

AAI ATC Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The exam pattern for the Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control) is as follows:

Part A

The total duration of the AAI ATC exam is 120 minutes, and the language of the exam is Hindi / English (Bilingual). There will not be any negative marking.

AAI ATC syllabus PDF

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AAI ATC Exam Admit Card

The AAI has released the ATC admit card on 13th February 2023. Aspirants can find the following details on the admit card:

1. Name of the candidate
2. Father’s Name
3. Roll Number
4. Passport size photo & Signature on the right side of card
5. Application Reference number
6. Category
7. Exam Centre details
8. Reporting Time
9. Gate Closing Time
10. Date & Time of Examination

Steps to download AAI ATC admit card

Aspirants can download the AAI ATC admit card in the following way:

1. Visit the link – https://www.aai.aero/en/Careers/recruitment
2. Check the admit card column from table
3. Click on the link
4. Login with your credentials
5. Your admit card will be displayed on screen
6. Download the admit card from the portal and keep a hard copy to produce at the exam centre.

AAI ATC Cut off

The AAI ATC Cut off for the 2023 exam is yet to be released. However, candidates can visit the official website of AAI and check the previous years’ cut-off for reference. The AAI ATC cut off are given below.

2021

2018

Candidates can refer to the previous year cut off and get an idea about the estimated cut off range for each category. The previous year’s cut-off helps in getting an insight into the current year’s cut-off range. This can help aspirants level up their preparation for the next AAI ATC exam.

AAI ATC Pay Scale

The recruits under AAI ATC are entitled to Basic pay, Dearness Allowance, Perks accounting to 35% of Basic pay, HRA and other benefits, which include CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, Medical benefits etc., as per AAI Rules. 

The payscale and CTC under the various posts are as follows:

AAI ATC Answer Key

The Airports Authority of India released the AAI ATC 2023 answer key on 24th Feburary 2023. Candidates can login to the official website and check the answers, raise objections related to any discrepancies during the timeframe allotted.

Steps to check AAI ATC answer key

1. Go to the official website–aai.aero
2. Once you open the homepage, click on the AAI ATC answer key link
3. A screen with a new login page appears
4. Provide your User ID and password
5. Submit details and access the login portal
6. Check the answer key and download the answer key for future reference.

Aspirants can challenge the AAI ATC answer key by logging into the portal. Aspirants can log in using their credentials, pay the designated amount for each objection and submit their query.

Once the AAI JE provisional answer key is released and challenged, AAI will review the challenges and release the final answer key for the exam. This will also lead to the release of the final result. Once this is completed, AAI will conduct the remaining phases of the exam- document verification (DV), voice testing, and background checks for the candidates who pass the CBT exam.

AAI ATC Exam preparation strategy

Candidates must plan their preparation effectively for cracking the AAI ATC exam. Candidates can follow the below-mentioned tips to execute a well-planned preparation roadmap for the AAI ATC exam.

1. Be updated with the recent exam pattern, syllabus, and notification. Candidates should be aware of any minute changes updated on the official website. It’s best to keep checking the official website from time to time.
2. Candidates should focus on important formulas and frequently asked questions in Physics and Mathematics. For these two topics, regular practice of numericals is essential.
3. Some important topics to focus on from Mathematics are Calculus, Permutation & Combination, Geometry, Series, Algebra, etc.
4. Some important topics to focus on from Physics are Optics, Atomic Structure, Gravitation, Thermodynamics, Nuclear Physics, Harmonic Motion, etc.
5. For English section, focus on comprehension, grammar, error detection, subject-verb agreement, Direct and indirect speech, etc.
6. Practice reasoning questions on a daily basis to solve maximum questions with accuracy in the least time during the exam.
7. Keep an eye on current affairs and recent events in the news. This will help you score well in the General awareness section.
8. Solve the previous years’ questions regularly to get a better understanding of the important topics, repeated questions and marking scheme in the exam.
9. A well-planned preparation strategy can help you manage your time effectively for the exam. Candidates must check the time they spend on each question/section and plan their preparation accordingly. This would help them strengthen their understanding of topics better.
10. Choose the relevant and appropriate study material for topics in the AAI ATC exam syllabus. A good set of study materials can boost your exam preparation or bring it down. It is essential to choose study material from trusted sources.
11. After covering a fair amount of the syllabus from each section, aspirants must resort to solving questions, and solving mock tests and chapter tests to measure their accuracy in the specific section.
12. The AAI ATC exam doesn’t have negative marking. Therefore, students must try to cover maximum number of topics to score better than their competitors. This would help them ace the exam and score beyond the cut-off.
13. Make study notes on topics that are lengthy. Notes are a best way to revise during the last moment of exam and recall concepts with efficacy.
14. Do not refer to too many sources to clarify doubts on a topic. Check with an expert or a recommended study material to clarify concepts better.
15. Stay calm and composed during the AAI ATC exam preparation. Aspirants get overwhelmed by the syllabus and topics but the best way to avoid it is by starting the preparation early and properly planning the flow of revision.

About AAI (Airports Authority of India)

The functions of AAI are as follows:

1. 1. AAI is responsible for handling the Design, Development, Operation and Maintenance of international and domestic airports. 
   2. It follows the ICAO guidelines to handle the control and management of the Indian airspace extending beyond the territorial limits of the country.
   3. AAI is also responsible for the development and management of cargo terminals at international and domestic airports.
   4. It supervises and manages the passenger facilities and information systems at the passenger terminals at airports.
   5. It is involved in the expansion and strengthening of the operation area, viz. Runways, Aprons, Taxiway etc.
   6. It is involved in the Construction, Modification and Management of passenger terminals around the country.
   7. AAI is also tasked with the Provision of providing visual aids for smooth airport functioning.
   8. It also handles the supply and usage of communication and navigation aids such as ILS, DVOR, DME, Radar, and so on, wherever necessary.