AAI Common Cadre Cutoff – Year-wise Trend, Analysis & Safe Strategy (2022–2025)

AAI Common Cadre Cutoff – (Year-wise Trend, Analysis & Strategy)

The AAI Common Cadre Cutoff recruitment conducted by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).
Despite being a non-technical exam, the cutoff has remained very high in recent cycles, mainly due to no negative marking and intense competition.

Career Wave Institute explains the year-wise cutoff trend, reasons for variation, and safe preparation targets for upcoming recruitment cycles.

1) What is AAI Common Cadre Cutoff?
AAI Common Cadre cutoff is the category-wise qualifying score (out of 150 marks) required to clear the CBT (Computer Based Test) stage for posts such as:
· Junior Executive (Administration / Common Cadre)
· HR, Finance, Official Language (CBT-based cycles)
· Other non-technical JE posts notified under Common Cadre
Exam Pattern (CBT):
· Total Questions: 150
· Time: 2 Hours
· Negative Marking: No
· Sections: English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness

Expected safe ranges, not official cutoffs.

3) Why Did the Cutoff Jump Sharply in 2023?
The jump from ~95 (2022) to ~130 (2023) surprised many students.
Key Reasons:
1) No Negative Marking
Candidates attempted 140–150 questions.
2) Non-Technical Paper
Attracted aspirants from SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC backgrounds.
3) Easy–Moderate Difficulty
High accuracy and score clustering at the top.
4) Limited Vacancies
Fewer seats increased competition.
👉 Result: Cutoff touched 120–130+ range.
CBT vs GATE: Important Cutoff Clarification
· CBT Common Cadre Cutoff
o Out of 150 marks
o English, Reasoning, Quant, GA
o Very high due to no negative marking
· GATE-Based Recruitment Cutoff
o Based on GATE score/normalization
o Department-wise (HR, Finance, Law, etc.)
o Not comparable with CBT cutoffs
❌ Never mix CBT cutoffs with GATE-based results.

4) Expected AAI Common Cadre Cutoff – Next Cycle (Strategy View)
Based on recent trends, Career Wave Institute recommends preparing for the highest possible scenario.

Section-wise Score Target to Reach 130+

5) Career Wave Institute – Cutoff-Focused Preparation
At Career Wave Institute, cutoff trends are directly used to:
· Design 150-question CBT pattern mocks
· Fix section-wise score benchmarks
· Train students for maximum safe attempts
· Track mock vs cutoff readiness
Golden Rule for Common Cadre
Prepare for the highest cutoff you have seen, not the lowest.

6) Final Student Note
AAI Common Cadre may look easy because it is non-technical,
but cutoff makes it one of the most competitive PSU exams.
Students who prepare with cutoff awareness + disciplined mock practice succeed.
Those who rely on old data or assumptions miss selection by a few marks.