📋 Overview of the Notification
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the detailed syllabus and weightage of questions for the Computer Based Test (CBT) and Computer Literacy Test (CLT) for the post of Senior Assistant (Official Language) under Advertisement No. SR/01/2025. The recruitment is being conducted for the Southern Region, Chennai. The syllabus outlines the structure, duration, and subject‑wise marks distribution for both tests.
🧾 Exam Structure & Duration
- 🕒 Exam Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- 📄 Total Marks: 100 Marks
- 🧩 Exam Type: Computer‑Based Online Test (Objective + Descriptive)
- 💻 Additional Test: Computer Literacy Test (MS Office in Hindi) – Qualifying in nature
📚 Detailed Syllabus for CBT
Part A – Subject Knowledge (Weightage 50%)
- 📘 Hindi Grammar & Literature: Objective questions on Hindi grammar, famous authors, literary works, and award winners.
- 📝 Language Skills: Fill‑in‑the‑blanks in Hindi sentences, meanings of idioms and proverbs, English synonyms of Hindi words, Hindi synonyms of English words, and correct meanings of English idioms.
- 🔄 Translation:
- Hindi → English (1 question – 10 marks)
- English → Hindi (1 question – 10 marks)
- 🖋️ Short Notes: Write a short note in Hindi on any given topic (1 question – 5 marks).
Part B – General Section (Weightage 50%)
- 🌍 General Knowledge
- 🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning
- 📊 General Aptitude
- ✍️ English Language
💻 Computer Literacy Test (MS Office in Hindi)
The CLT will assess candidates’ proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. The test duration is 2 hours and is qualifying in nature.
| Software | Topics Covered | Weightage | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS Word | Create & Manage Documents, Formatting, Tables, Graphics, Mail Merge, Document Security | 20 | 10 |
| MS Excel | Worksheets, Data Validation, Conditional Formatting, Formulas & Functions, Charts, Pivot Tables | 20 | 10 |
| MS PowerPoint | Creating Presentations, Formatting Slides, Animations, Transitions, Media Elements | 10 | 5 |
| Total | — | 50 | 25 |
⚙️ Key Instructions for Candidates
- ✅ The CBT will carry 100 marks and last 2 hours.
- 📄 The CLT is qualifying in nature; marks will not be added to the final merit list.
- 🚫 Candidates must prepare according to the prescribed syllabus only.
- 📢 Official syllabus PDFs are available for download on the AAI website https://www.aai.aero.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- 📌 What is the advertisement number for this recruitment?
- The recruitment is conducted under Advertisement No. SR/01/2025 for the post of Senior Assistant (Official Language).
- 🗓️ What is the duration of the CBT?
- The Computer‑Based Test will be of 120 minutes (2 hours).
- 💻 What topics are covered in the Computer Literacy Test?
- The CLT includes MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint with practical questions on document creation, formatting, formulas, charts, and presentations.
- 📄 How many marks are allotted for each section?
- Part A – 50 marks (subject knowledge) and Part B – 50 marks (general aptitude). The CLT carries 50 marks but is qualifying in nature.
- ⚙️ Is the Computer Literacy Test mandatory?
- Yes. The CLT is compulsory and qualifying; candidates must secure minimum marks to be considered eligible.
- 📢 Where can I download the official syllabus?
- The detailed syllabus PDFs are available on the official AAI website https://www.aai.aero under the “Recruitment Syllabus” section.
