AAI Manager (Civil) Syllabus 2026 and Exam Pattern
AAI Manager (Engineering-Civil) syllabus 2026: Part A and Part B topics, 120-mark pattern, no negative marking. Free mock test included.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has advertised 145 Manager (Engineering-Civil) posts under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. AAI's notice of 23 September 2026 schedules the Manager (Engg-Civil) computer-based test for 26 October 2026 (tentative). The test is objective with no negative marking, and most of it is civil engineering. This guide covers the exam pattern, the Part A and Part B syllabus, how marks are split, and a study order you can follow.
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AAI Manager Civil 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post | Manager (Engineering-Civil) |
| Advertisement number | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Vacancies (civil) | 145 (as reported; check the official notification for changes) |
| Qualification | Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Technology, plus 3 years of post-qualification experience |
| Maximum age | 32 years as on 07.09.2026 (relaxation as per rules) |
| Application window | 8 August to 7 September 2026 |
| Selection stages | Computer-based test, application verification, interview |
| Exam date | 26 October 2026 (tentative) |
Pay, fee and reservation. Pay scale Rs. 60,000-3%-Rs. 1,80,000 (E-3 level) with about Rs. 21 lakh annual CTC. Application fee Rs. 1,000; SC, ST, PwBD, women and AAI apprentices who completed one year of training are exempt. Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for eligible ex-servicemen. The 145 posts are split UR 62, EWS 14, OBC (NCL) 38, SC 21, ST 10. Required experience must come from Central or State Government, a PSU, or a large private organisation (listed company, 250+ employees, or turnover above Rs. 250 crore).
AAI Manager Civil Exam Pattern
| Part | Subjects | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part A | General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude and English | 36 | 30% |
| Part B | Technical: Civil Engineering | 84 | 70% |
| Total | 120 | 100% |
- The test is computer-based and objective (multiple choice), 120 minutes long.
- There is no negative marking, so attempt every question.
- Questions are bilingual (Hindi and English) except the language (English) section.
- No travel allowance or daily allowance is paid for appearing in the test.
AAI Manager Civil Syllabus 2026
The syllabus has two parts. Part A is common to all AAI Manager posts. Part B is the civil engineering paper and carries most of the marks, so most of your time should go there.
Part B: Civil Engineering (84 marks, 70%)
| Subject | Main topics to cover |
|---|---|
| Building materials | Bricks, cement, aggregates, sand, steel, glass, concrete properties, IS code tests |
| Strength of materials and structural analysis | Stress and strain, bending and shear, deflection, columns, trusses, beams, influence lines, indeterminate structures |
| RCC and steel design | Limit state design of beams, slabs, columns and footings; steel members and connections |
| Soil mechanics and foundation engineering | Soil classification, permeability, consolidation, shear strength, bearing capacity, pile and shallow foundations |
| Surveying | Levelling, theodolite, tacheometry, curves, total station basics, contouring |
| Transportation engineering | Highway geometric design, pavement design (flexible and rigid), traffic engineering; airport engineering (runway, taxiway and apron planning) |
| Fluid mechanics, hydraulics and water resources | Fluid properties, flow in pipes and channels, hydrology, irrigation |
| Environmental engineering | Water supply, sewage treatment, solid waste, air and noise basics |
| Construction management | Planning and scheduling, CPM and PERT, equipment, safety, contracts |
Additional topics listed for this post:
- CPWD, PWD and MES schedules of rates, estimation, bar bending schedule, National Building Code and IS codes
- Analysis of rates (AOR) methodology, market-rate items and vendor quotations
- Specifications of common items
- Construction contracts: item rate, lump sum and EPC, statutory provisions and labour laws
- Quality control and assurance: pavement works (rigid/PQC and flexible/bituminous) and building materials (bricks, aggregate, sand, steel, cement, glass)
- Project management: MS Project or Primavera, schedule revision, critical activities and milestones
- Green building: GRIHA and LEED rating systems, environmental clearance, solid and liquid waste management
These practical topics (estimation, contracts, quality control, project management) separate this exam from a GATE-style paper, so practise them with questions, not only theory.
Part A: General Topics (36 marks, 30%)
| Section | Topics |
|---|---|
| General knowledge and awareness | Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, economy, science and technology, awards, important days, aviation sector awareness |
| General intelligence and reasoning | Analogies, classification, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, direction sense, syllogisms, statement and conclusion, puzzles |
| General aptitude (quantitative) | Number system, percentages, ratio, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, interest, average, mensuration, data interpretation |
| English | Reading comprehension, cloze test, para jumbles, error spotting, fill in the blanks, vocabulary, active and passive voice |
How to Use This Syllabus
- Weeks 1-3: Finish the core civil subjects in this order: strength of materials, RCC and steel design, soil mechanics, transportation, surveying.
- Weeks 4-5: Cover the practical topics (estimation, schedules of rates, contracts, quality control, project management); they are easy marks if you practise them.
- Alongside: Spend 30 minutes a day on Part A, with extra time on aviation-related current affairs.
- Last 2 weeks: Take full-length mocks and review every wrong answer by topic. Start with free Test 01.
AAI Manager Civil Selection Process
Selection has three stages: the computer-based test, verification of your application and documents, and an interview. Your CBT score decides who is called forward, so the written test is the stage to prepare for hardest. Check the official AAI notification for shortlisting ratios and interview weightage.
Practise with AAI Manager Civil Mock Tests
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