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Air traffic control (ATC) is one of the most amazing professions in the
world which provides you challenging role every day, handsome salary
package and excellent working environment. The aim of Air Traffic
Control Service is to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious flow of air
traffic.
When we think of an Air Traffic Controller, the image of men and women
working behind the glasses of Airport Control Tower controlling the
movements of aircraft, comes to our mind; however ATC(Air Traffic
Control) is much complex job than that. Air Traffic control includes
coordination of aircraft movements, to provide separation between the
aircraft, directing aircraft during landing and take-off, guide the pilot
during emergency or bad weather.
Recruitment Process
With the unprecedented growth in air traffic density there will be large
requirement of Air traffic control officers (ATCOs) in India. On behalf of
Govt. of India Airports Authority of India (AAI) recruits Air Traffic
Controllers for civil aviation air traffic control/management. AAI is a
Mini-Ratna Public Sector Undertaking(PSU) under the Ministry of Civil
Aviation. The selection procedure includes a written test, voice test
followed by Interview. In this post I will discuss about how to prepare for
the written test of ATC Recruitment examination. First of all, let us see
who can apply for this prestigious profession.
Eligibility Criteria
1. Regular full time Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) in Science (B.Sc.) with
Physics and Mathematics from a recognized university with
minimum 60% marks OR full time regular Bachelor’s degree in
Engineering/Technology (B.E./B.Tech) in any disciplines of
Electronics/Telecommunications/ Information Technologywith
minimum 60% marks.(Updated:02/01/2016)
2. The candidate shall have minimum proficiency in both spoken and
written English of the level of 10+2 standard. He/she shall also attain
the ICAO language minimum proficiency level 4 (operational) for
the purpose of issue of license or rating. Any candidate who is not
able to attain ICAO proficiency level 4 or above during the training,
his /her services are liable to be terminated.
Well don’t worry about the ICAO Language minimum proficiency level
4 condition because once selected you will be provided English
improvement classes during initial training at AAI Training Institutes. So
candidates with poor English background don’t need to panic about this
condition.
Check out Important Questions For ATC Interview Here
Written Test
From this year AAI(Airport Authority of India) has decided to conduct
the written test online. There will be total 120 questions which are divided
in two sections i.e. Technical and Non-technical. Technical Section
comprises questions from Physics and Mathematics whereas Non-
Technical section tests the general knowledge, English, reasoning and
numerical ability of the applicant.
Technical Section
It will have total 60 questions which will be divided in two parts: 30
questions of Physics and Mathematics each. The level of questions will
be of 12th standard with a few questions testing graduation level
knowledge of the applicant. As AAI(Airport Authority of India) has
started putting only Physics and Mathematics questions from 2015. I have
listed some of the topics for you which were asked in JE (ATC) exam
conducted on 26th April 2015.
Physics: Dimensions of Force/Work/Torque/Energy etc., Numerical on
Newton’s Laws of Motion, Angular momentum numerical, Numerical on
static Friction, Torque variation, type of forces: centripetal and
centrifugal, Potential and Kinetic Energy formula based numerical,
Theoretical question on definition of diffraction/refraction/Total Internal
Reflection/Reflection, Vector and Scalar Product, Wave motion,
Theoretical questions on Transverse and Longitudinal waves, Numerical
on wavelength of Lyman, Balmer, Paschen series, various Atomic
models, Numerical on Hook’s Law,Elasticity, Diode Numerical, doping
in Semiconductors, p-type and n-type semiconductors, Barkhausen
stability criterion, Ideal Gas equation, Specific heat theoretical question,
Numerical on resolving power of prism, volume based numerical,
numerical on level rise of a field of defined area due to rain,Satellite
communication numerical like orbital velocity, Escape velocity etc.
Keep this in mind that unlike most of the PSU exams, there will be
no negative marking, so my personal advice will be to attempt all the
questions.
Non-Technical section has quite easy questions so first attempt this
section (if online test settings allow it), it will ensure that you don’t
miss easy question due to paucity of time or last minute hurry.
Technical section has Physics and Math questions so preparation can
be started with NCERT books of 11th and 12th
Syllabus of Physics and Maths can be covered by referring IIT-JEE
prelims questions. Go through the notes from reputed institutes for
this.This will cover almost 50-70% of technical section.
In Physics, focus more on Mechanics and Thermodynamics in
particular.
Similarly in Math. focus on Matrix, Coordinate Geometry and
Differential Equations.
Some of the questions in technical section will be of graduation level
so please refer 1st year Physics and Math. of B.Tech./B.Sc. but my
advice will be to focus more on IIT-JEE notes of 12th standard as it
will cover major portion of the section.
As reasoning covers almost 33% marks of the non-technical portion
so practicing this will be a good choice instead of memorizing GK
facts forms a small part of the exam.
Practice SSC CGLE test papers for Numerical Ability and Reasoning
preparation.
Also overall practice can be done from NDA’s previous years papers
as it will cover Physics, Math, English and GK.
For English preparation, NDA and SSC CGLE test papers will
achieve the goal.
There will be no sectional cut-off i.e. selection for the interview will
be on the basis of overall marks in the two sections
P.S. : This article was written with reference to AAI ATC Exam held in
April 2015, but as level of questions or important topics/subjects keep
changing with each exam, I would like to add here that prepare the
Graduation level Maths. and Physics as well. I am saying this because in
Dec. 2015 Exam there were a good number of questions from Graduation
level. You can check the level of questions in my other article (link given
below). So covering the Grad. level syllabus will magnify the chances of
clearing the online test.
In the next post I will try to help you in preparing for ATC Interview. Here
is my new post about How to Prepare for Air Traffic Controller Interview.
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In this post I am extending my last article which was about the written test
preparation for the post of Jr. Executive (ATC) examination. Post written
test result, the successful candidates (around three times of total vacancies
in number) are called for voice test and interview which is the last part of
the selection process.
Let’s first understand the importance of Job interview. It’s a tool used by
employer (or representative of employing organization) for the selection
of desired employee(s).An interview is basically conducted to test the
communication skills, presence of mind and quick decision-making
capability of the candidate.
Generally Interviews are held in four cities viz. New Delhi (For Northern
Region), Mumbai (Western region), Chennai (Southern Region), Kolkata
(Eastern and NE Regions).
I will start with the Voice test as it precedes the interview.
Edit: Memory Test: Short term memory is very essential for an ATC
Officer. So be ready for this test where the panellist will test your short
term memory. What they really do is each one of them will ask you one
question one by one and you have to listen and remember all these
questions, then you will be asked to answer all the questions in same
sequence as they were asked. So you will be required to remember 5
questions, their sequence and then answer accordingly.
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Books for ATC Exam: For the preparations of any exam whether its
UPSC, SSC or some PSU exam, two questions that instantly strike our
mind are what to read ? and from where to read ? If we talk about the
AAI JE ATC Exam in particular, then answer of the first question is very
well known to all of us. For those who do not know the answer, I am
repeating it here: as per the exam pattern decided by AAI, we are required
to prepare 6 subjects in total for getting selected for the voice test and
interview phase. These six subjects are Mathematics, Physics, Reasoning,
Numerical aptitude, English and General Knowledge.
Now comes the next question “from where to read all these subjects??”
In this article, I will try to answer about important books that will help
you in opening the gates of interview round. I have prepared a list of books
for each subject. As per the AAI ATC Exam, the classification of these
six subjects is as:
1. Technical Section:
2. Non-Technical Section:
General Knowledge:
It covers only 10 marks but scoring these 10 marks is a Herculean task.
You would be required to cover GK topics like History, Geography,
Economy, General Science and Current Affairs. So my suggestion will be
to give least importance to this lengthiest part (in terms of syllabus as well
as preparations) of the non-tech section. Those guys who want to cover
GK as well can prepare GK part from SSC or NDA notes. For current
affairs refer one of the following magazines (last 6 months):
1. Pratiyogita Darpan.
2. Competition Success Review.
3. You can practice SSC/NDA previous years papers as well.
So that’s all about the books for the preparation of AAI ATC Exam. I
would like to give one more suggestion before ending this article that if
you buy a lot of books for each subject then you will end up getting
confused and frustrated. So buy one book for each subject, read it
thoroughly and revise it as many times as you can. Also this list is not the
full and final that you are bound to read from these books only to get
successful in the exam. If you have some another good book then just go
with it. Now as usual, I am ending my article with this beautiful quote by
Charles William Eliot:
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the
most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of
teachers.”