AAI Cut Off 2026: Expected & Previous Year Category-Wise Cut Off Marks
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) releases the category-wise cut-off marks along with the recruitment results for various posts such as Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control), Junior Executive (Human Resources), Fire Services, Airport Operations, and Junior Assistant. The cut-off varies every year depending on the number of vacancies, exam difficulty level, number of candidates, and category-wise reservation.
For the AAI ATC 2026 recruitment cycle, the official final cut-off has already been published for the Junior Executive (ATC) recruitment.
AAI ATC 2026 Category-Wise Cut Off
| Category | Cut Off Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 109.00 |
| EWS | 106.09 |
| OBC (NCL) | 107.00 |
| SC | 100.72 |
| ST | 97.00 |
Source: AAI ATC 2026 Final Result.
AAI JE ATC Previous Year Cut Off
| Category | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General | 103.06 | 99.82 | 95.65 | 87.00 |
| OBC | 99.82 | 99.60 | 92.00 | 83.00 |
| EWS | 98.74 | 99.53 | 91.00 | — |
| SC | 93.35 | 98.67 | 86.79 | 78.77 |
| ST | 91.00 | 97.83 | 84.00 | 75.39 |
| PwBD | 72.27 | 89.62 | — | — |
AAI Junior Executive (Human Resources) Cut Off 2025
| Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 98.50 |
| EWS | 96.00 |
| OBC (NCL) | 97.00 |
| SC | 94.00 |
| ST | 93.50 |
| PwBD-A | 88.00 |
| PwBD-D & E | 92.50 |
AAI Junior Executive (Fire Services) Cut Off 2025
| Category | Cut Off |
|---|---|
| UR | 84.00 |
| EWS | 75.00 |
| OBC (NCL) | 80.00 |
| SC | 80.00 |
| ST | 77.00 |
Factors Affecting AAI Cut Off
The AAI cut-off changes every recruitment cycle based on:
- Number of vacancies announced
- Total number of candidates appearing
- Difficulty level of the CBT
- Category-wise reservation norms
- Candidate performance
- Previous year's cut-off trends
How to Check AAI Cut Off 2026
Candidates can check the official cut-off by following these steps:
- Visit the official AAI website aai.aero.
- Click on the Careers/Recruitment section.
- Open the relevant recruitment notification or result.
- Download the Cut Off PDF.
- Check the category-wise qualifying marks for your post.
Preparation Tips
- Aim to score 10–15 marks above the previous year's cut-off to improve your chances.
- Solve previous years' question papers and mock tests.
- Focus on accuracy to avoid negative marking.
- Regularly check the official AAI recruitment portal for notifications, answer keys, results, and cut-off updates.
FAQs
Is the AAI Cut Off 2026 officially released?
Yes, the AAI ATC 2026 final category-wise cut-off has been released along with the final result. For other AAI recruitments, the cut-off will be published after the respective CBT results.
What is the General category cut-off for AAI ATC 2026?
The UR (General) category cut-off is 109.00 marks.
What factors determine the AAI cut-off?
The cut-off depends on the exam difficulty, vacancies, number of applicants, reservation policy, and overall candidate performance.
Where can I download the official AAI cut-off PDF?
Candidates can download the official cut-off from the AAI recruitment portal after the declaration of results.
What score is considered safe for AAI ATC?
Based on recent trends, candidates should target 110+ marks (UR), while OBC/EWS candidates should aim for 107+, and SC/ST candidates should target scores comfortably above their previous cut-offs to improve selection chances.
