AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 for 389 Posts
Airports Authority of India (AAI) Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 for 389 Posts
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, has invited online applications for recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives across 15 disciplines, totaling 389 vacancies. This is Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online through AAI's official website from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. No application through any other mode will be accepted.
Particulars | Details |
Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
Posts | Manager (11 disciplines), Junior Executive (4 disciplines) |
Total Vacancy | 389 |
Application Mode | Online only |
Application Start Date | 08 August 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
Job Location | Anywhere in India |
Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 (exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/AAI Apprentices) |
Selection Process | Computer Based Test → Application Verification → Interview (Post Codes 1–11) |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Event | Date |
Opening Date for Online Applications | 08 August 2026 |
Closing Date for Online Applications | 07 September 2026 |
Tentative Date of Computer Based Test | Will be announced on AAI website (www.aai.aero) |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details (Post Code-Wise)
A total of 389 vacancies are available across 11 Manager disciplines and 4 Junior Executive disciplines.
Post Code | Name of Post | Total Vacancy |
1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 |
2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 |
3 | Manager (Finance) | 34 |
4 | Manager (Information Technology) | 5 |
5 | Manager (Architecture) | 4 |
6 | Manager (Law) | 2 |
7 | Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
8 | Manager (Operations) | 28 |
9 | Manager (Commercial) | 9 |
10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 |
11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 6 |
14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 |
15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 |
Total Vacancies: 389
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of AAI. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) vacancies are included within the above totals; some posts also carry unfilled PwBD backlog vacancies from previous recruitment cycles, as indicated in the official notification.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility is discipline-specific, covering educational qualification and, for Manager posts, post-qualification work experience. Junior Executive posts require no prior work experience (Nil), while Manager posts generally require 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification & Experience (Post-Wise)
Post Name | Educational Qualification |
Manager (Engg-Civil) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil |
Manager (Engg-Elect) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical |
Manager (Finance) | MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/Cost Accountant/Chartered Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst |
Manager (Information Technology) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT/Electronics, OR full-time MCA |
Manager (Architecture) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, registered with the Council of Architecture |
Manager (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (3-year regular course after graduation or 5-year integrated course after 10+2); eligible for Bar Council of India enrolment |
Manager (Fire Services) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Fire Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Automobile Engineering |
Manager (Operations) | Graduate in Science with full-time regular 2-year MBA, OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering |
Manager (Commercial) | Graduate with full-time regular 2-year MBA (Marketing specialization), OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering |
Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Post Graduate in Mathematical Statistics/Operation Research/Statistics/Applied Statistics/Economics with Statistics/Mathematics with Statistics from a UGC-recognized university |
Manager (Corporate Communications) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Literature (Hindi/English) with a Post Graduate Degree or 2-year full-time Diploma in Journalism/Mass Media/Mass Communication |
Junior Executive (Finance) | MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/Cost Accountant/Chartered Accountant/Chartered Financial Analyst |
Junior Executive (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (3-year regular course after graduation or 5-year integrated course after 10+2); eligible for Bar Council of India enrolment |
Junior Executive (Operations) | Graduate in Science with full-time regular 2-year MBA, OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering |
Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil, OR Master's in Science in Geography, OR Master's in Remote Sensing & GIS, OR Master's in Geo-informatics, OR Master's in Geomatics |
- Candidates with a "Bachelor's Degree in Technology" may apply against the qualification "Bachelor's Degree in Engineering" for Commercial and Operations posts.
- Work experience must be from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Large Private Sector Organizations (listed companies, organizations with 250+ employees, or companies with annual turnover above Rs. 250 crores; large law firms must have turnover above Rs. 10 crores).
- Degrees/Diplomas acquired via Open and Distance mode from UGC-recognized universities or AICTE-approved courses are considered valid, wherever applicable.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
Post Category | Maximum Age (as on 07.09.2026) |
Manager | 32 years |
Junior Executive | 27 years |
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years
- PwBD candidates with permanent disability (in identified suitable categories): 10 years
- Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years of military service: 5 years
- Candidates in regular AAI service who have completed probation: up to 10 years
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AAI Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure
Post Category | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approximate CTC (per annum) |
Manager (Group-A: E-3 level) | Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 | ~Rs. 21 lakh |
Junior Executive (Group-B: E-1 level) | Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 | ~Rs. 14 lakh |
In addition to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perks (35% of Basic Pay), HRA, and other benefits including CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and Medical benefits are admissible as per AAI Rules. Pay protection is provided as per DPE Guidelines for candidates joining from other CPSEs/State PSUs/Government Departments through proper channel.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
- Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (inclusive of GST), payable through online mode only.
- SC candidates, ST candidates, PwBD candidates, Women candidates, and AAI Apprentices who have completed 1 year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI are exempt from the fee.
- Fee can be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets.
- Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances; duplicate payments will be refunded after the closing date.
- Candidates can apply for multiple posts with separate registration and separate fee payment for each post.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (Objective Type) will be conducted for all posts, with no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Provisionally eligible candidates will be called for the Computer Based Test based on details furnished in the application form.
- The Computer Based Test will be followed by Application Verification/Subsequent Tests for all posts.
- Post Codes 1 to 11 (all Manager posts) will also include an Interview as part of the selection process.
- For Manager (Fire Services), Application Verification is followed by a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (Running, Casualty Carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, and Ladder Climbing & Descending). Only candidates who qualify these tests proceed to the interview.
- For Manager and Junior Executive (Airport Operations), a valid Light Motor Vehicle License is essential (temporary/learning license not accepted).
- Final selection is based on a merit list from Computer Based Test and Interview scores (wherever applicable), subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
- Selected candidates for Manager (Fire Services) must undergo training and execute a Surety Bond of Rs. 5 lakh to serve AAI for 3 years after training completion.
- Colour blindness and/or night blindness is a rejection criterion for all posts except Post Codes 3 (Finance) and 12 (Junior Executive Finance).
- Selected candidates will be liable to be posted anywhere in India.
How to Apply for AAI Recruitment 2026?
1. Visit the official website: www.aai.aero and go to the "CAREERS" tab.
2. Keep ready a valid personal email ID, mobile number, scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per specifications.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and experience details.
4. Upload all required documents as per the eligibility criteria for the post.
5. Pay the application fee of Rs. 1,000 online (if applicable), using the integrated payment gateway.
6. Verify all details carefully before final submission, as no changes are possible after submitting.
7. Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the online application form containing fee details, for your own record (no need to send it to AAI).
8. Regularly check your registered email (including spam folder) and the AAI website for admit card and further updates.
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