Get the complete and updated AAI
ATC JE Syllabus 2026 with detailed subject-wise breakdown of Physics,
Mathematics, Aptitude, Reasoning, English, and GK. Understand the exam pattern,
PYQ trends, preparation strategy, and how Career Wave’s ATC courses help you
crack AAI ATC 2026 efficiently.
AAI ATC JE Syllabus 2026 – Complete, Detailed Guide with Career
Wave Preparation Support
The AAI ATC JE 2026
syllabus is structured to evaluate a candidate’s technical knowledge,
analytical thinking, aptitude, and operational readiness required for the
role of Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control). The recruitment is
conducted by Airports Authority of India (AAI) through a Computer Based
Test (CBT), followed by post-exam qualifying stages.
For aspirants preparing seriously
for ATC 2026, Career Wave offers one of the most structured,
syllabus-aligned, and PYQ-driven preparation ecosystems in India,
exclusively focused on AAI ATC.
1) AAI ATC JE
2026 – Exam Pattern (Expected)
|
Parameter |
Details |
|
Exam Mode |
Computer Based Test (CBT) |
|
Total Questions |
120 |
|
Total Marks |
120 |
|
Duration |
2 Hours |
|
Negative Marking |
No |
|
Language |
English |
|
Sections |
Part A (Technical) + Part B (Non-Technical) |
Selection Process
CBT → Voice Test → Medical Examination → Document Verification → Final Merit
2) Part A –
Technical Syllabus (Highest Weightage)
A. Physics (Class 11 & 12 – NCERT Based)
Physics is
the deciding subject in AAI ATC. Most selections are determined by Physics
accuracy and PYQ familiarity.
|
Class
11 Physics |
Class
12 Physics |
|
Units & Measurements |
Electrostatics |
|
Kinematics (1D, 2D, graphs, relative
motion) |
Capacitors |
|
Laws of Motion (FBD, friction) |
Current Electricity |
|
Work, Energy & Power |
Moving Charges & Magnetism |
|
Centre of Mass |
Magnetism & Matter |
|
Rotational Motion |
Electromagnetic Induction |
|
Gravitation |
Alternating Current |
|
Mechanical Properties of Solids |
Ray Optics & Optical Instruments |
|
Mechanical Properties of Fluids |
Wave Optics |
|
Thermal Properties of Matter |
Dual Nature of Radiation & Matter |
|
Thermodynamics |
Atoms & Nuclei |
|
Oscillations (SHM) |
Semiconductor Electronics |
|
Waves (sound, Doppler effect) |
Electromagnetic Waves |
PYQ Trend Insight(physics formula)
High-frequency chapters:
o
EM Waves
o
Ray Optics
o
Electrostatics
o
Current
Electricity
o
Atoms &
Semiconductors
B. Mathematics (Class 11 & 12 –
Speed-Oriented)
Maths
questions are direct, NCERT-level, and formula-based.
|
Class 11 Mathematics |
Class 12 Mathematics |
|
Sets,
Relations & Functions |
Matrices
& Determinants |
|
Trigonometry |
Continuity
& Differentiability |
|
Complex
Numbers |
Application
of Derivatives |
|
Quadratic
Equations |
Integrals
(Indefinite & Definite) |
|
Permutations
& Combinations |
Differential
Equations |
|
Binomial
Theorem |
Vector
Algebra |
|
Sequences
& Series |
Probability |
|
Straight
Lines |
3D
Geometry |
|
Limits |
|
|
Statistics
& Probability (Basics) |
No advanced JEE maths. Speed and
accuracy matter more than depth.
3)
Part B –
Non-Technical Syllabus
A. English Language
o
Reading
Comprehension
o
Vocabulary
(Synonyms, Antonyms)
o
Error
Spotting
o
Sentence
Improvement
o
Fill in the
Blanks
o
One-Word
Substitution
Level: SSC /
Banking standard
B. Aptitude & Reasoning (Important Scoring
Area)
AAI ATC
aptitude focuses on mental alertness and logical clarity, not heavy
arithmetic.
·
Logical
& Analytical Reasoning
o
Analogy
o
Classification
o
Number /
Alphabet / Alphanumeric Series
o
Coding–Decoding
o
Blood
Relations
o
Direction
Sense
o
Order &
Ranking
o
Venn
Diagrams
o
Syllogism
o
Statement–Conclusion
·
Numerical
Aptitude (Basic)
o
Number
System
o
Simplification
o
Percentage
o
Ratio &
Proportion
o
Average
o
Profit &
Loss
o
Time &
Work (basic)
o
Speed–Time–Distance
(direct)
·
Mental
Ability
o
Figure-based
reasoning
o
Pattern
completion
o
Mirror /
Water images
o
Input–Output
(basic)
C. General Awareness (GK)
o
Current
Affairs (last 6–8 months)
o
Indian
Polity (basics)
o
Geography
(India & World – fundamentals)
o
History
(Modern India focus)
o
Science
& Technology
o
Basic
Aviation Awareness
4) Syllabus
Stability & PYQ Importance
o Syllabus unchanged since 2018
o
Questions
repeat conceptually
o
PYQs from 2018,
2021, 2022, 2023 are highly relevant
o
NCERT-based
and formula-driven questions dominate
This stability allows Career
Wave to design high-precision preparation modules instead of generic
content.
5) Career Wave
– AAI ATC 2026 Preparation Ecosystem
Career Wave is a dedicated ATC-focused platform offering end-to-end
preparation for AAI ATC JE 2026.
Career Wave ATC Courses
·
SUPER-50
(Tech + Non-Tech)
o
Complete
Physics, Maths, English, Aptitude, GK, Reasoning
o
300+ hours
of live + recorded classes
o
Full
syllabus coverage (NCERT + PYQs)
o
Weekly
mocks, assignments, formula charts
o
Structured
mentorship & strategy sessions
o
Validity: 12
months
·
SCORER
(Tech-Focused)
o
Physics +
Mathematics only
o
Ideal for
repeaters & strong non-tech candidates
o
PYQ-heavy
approach
o
Chapter-wise
tests & revision modules
o
Validity: 6
months
·
AAI ATC JE
Booster Book (Tech)
o
Chapter-wise
Physics & Maths
o
PYQs from
2021–2023 fully solved
o
Formula-first,
exam-oriented solutions
o Designed for quick revision & concept locking
6) How Career
Wave Aligns with the 2026 Syllabus
o Strict NCERT alignment
o
Chapter-wise
PYQ trend mapping
o
Formula-based
teaching (ATC-specific)
o
Mock tests
designed on actual AAI difficulty level
o
Continuous
update as per official notifications
Career Wave does not
over-teach or add irrelevant content, which is critical for ATC success.
7) Final
Summary
The AAI
ATC JE 2026 syllabus is technical, stable, and highly scoring for
disciplined aspirants. Success depends on:
o
Physics
dominance
o
Maths speed
o
Error-free
aptitude handling
o
Smart mock
analysis
With a clear
syllabus, predictable PYQs, and structured support from Career Wave,
aspirants can prepare in a focused, time-efficient, and result-oriented
manner.
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