The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has officially released the recruitment advertisement (Advt No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) for 389 vacancies under Manager and Junior Executive positions across multiple disciplines. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official AAI website.
AAI Recruitment 2026: Overview
Here is a quick summary of the AAI recruitment notification:
| Feature / Detail | Specification / Information |
| Organization Name | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement Number | Advt No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Post Names | Manager and Junior Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 389 Posts |
| Job Category | Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) / Central Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
| Online Application Start Date | 08.08.2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 07.09.2026 |
| Age Limit (Manager) | Maximum 32 years as on 07.09.2026 |
| Age Limit (Junior Executive) | Maximum 27 years as on 07.09.2026 |
| Age Relaxations | 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (NCL), up to 10 years for PwBD |
| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000/- (Exempted for SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and AAI Apprentices) |
| Pay Scale (Manager – E-3) | Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 (Approx. CTC: Rs. 21 Lakhs p.a.) |
| Pay Scale (Junior Executive – E-1) | Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 (Approx. CTC: Rs. 14 Lakhs p.a.) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Application Verification, Interview (for Manager posts), and Physical/Driving tests (for specific roles like Fire Services) |
AAI Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
Candidates must note the following important schedule for the recruitment process:
| Event / Category | Details & Dates / Count |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 08.08.2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 07.09.2026 |
| Tentative Date of Computer-Based Test | Will be announced on AAI Website (www.aai.aero) |
AAI Vacancy 2026 Distribution
The 389 vacancies are distributed across various posts as follows:
| Total Vacancies | 389 Posts |
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 Posts |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 Posts |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 Posts |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 05 Posts |
| Manager (Architecture) | 04 Posts |
| Manager (Law) | 02 Posts |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 Posts |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 Posts |
| Manager (Commercial) | 09 Posts |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 01 Post |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 Posts |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 Posts |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 06 Posts |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 Posts |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 Posts |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As on 07.09.2026)
Manager: Maximum age limit is 32 years.
Junior Executive: Maximum age limit is 27 years.
Age Relaxations: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, and up to 10 years for PwBD candidates.
Educational Qualifications & Experience
Manager Posts: Requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technology, Architecture, Law, Finance, or Management, along with 3 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
Junior Executive Posts: Requires specific degrees in Finance, Law, Operations, or Engineering/Science/Geo-informatics with Nil work experience required.
AAI Salary and Emoluments
Manager (E-3 Level): Pay scale of Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 (Approximate CTC of Rs. 21 lakhs per annum).
Junior Executive (E-1 Level): Pay scale of Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 (Approximate CTC of Rs. 14 lakhs per annum).
Additional Benefits: Dearness Allowance, Perks (35% of Basic pay), HRA, CPF, Gratuity, and medical benefits as per AAI rules.
Application Fee & Mode of Payment
General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST), payable through online mode only.
SC / ST / PwBD / Women / AAI Apprentices: Exempted from fee payment.
AAI Selection Process 2026
The selection procedure involves the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective-type online examination with no negative marking.
Application Verification & Subsequent Tests: Includes interviews for Manager posts (Post Codes 1 to 11) and physical measurement, driving, and endurance tests for specialized roles like Manager (Fire Services).
How to Apply for AAI Recruitment 2026
Visit the official AAI website at www.aai.aero and navigate to the “CAREERS” tab.
Register using a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
Fill out the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specified dimensions.
Pay the application fee online through the integrated payment gateway.
Submit the form and take a printout of the online application and e-receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Apply Online Link | Click Here |
