AAI Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 389 Manager & Junior Executive Posts
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Airports Authority of India has opened a fresh round of hiring for its Manager and Junior Executive cadres, and this one spans a genuinely wide mix of disciplines — from core engineering to Law, Architecture, and Corporate Communications. The AAI Recruitment 2026 covers 389 vacancies across 15 posts. Online applications are open from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. Here's the complete breakdown of eligibility, pay, and the selection process before you register.
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About Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Airports Authority of India is a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, set up by an Act of Parliament to build, upgrade, and manage civil aviation infrastructure across the country, both on the ground and in the airspace. Given the sheer range of functions AAI handles — from running terminals to managing airside operations, fire services, and IT systems — its recruitment drives tend to be some of the more diverse ones in the Government Jobs space, and this round is no exception.
AAI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Organization Name | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Post Names | Manager (11 disciplines), Junior Executive (4 disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 389 (Tentative) |
| Category | Government Job (PSU) |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 Sep 2026 |
| Official Website | https://www.aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 07 Sep 2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 07 Sep 2026 |
| Computer Based Test Date | To be announced on AAI's official website |
Vacancy Details (Post-wise Break-up)
The 389 vacancies span 11 Manager disciplines and 4 Junior Executive disciplines, with Manager (Engg-Civil) alone accounting for well over a third of the total, followed by Junior Executive (Operations). A number of PwBD seats shown in brackets in the official notification are backlog vacancies left unfilled from a previous recruitment cycle.
| Post Code | Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 389 | |
These numbers are tentative and may go up or down entirely at AAI's discretion, and detailed category-wise reservation (UR/EWS/OBC-NCL/SC/ST/PwBD) for each post is published in the official PDF, so it's worth checking that table closely if you're applying against a reserved category.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification & Experience
Qualification and experience requirements vary considerably by discipline, since these are specialist roles rather than a generic graduate-entry post. Junior Executive posts (Codes 12-15) need no post-qualification experience, while every Manager post requires 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (Civil) | 3 years, Civil Engineering |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology (Electrical) | 3 years, Electrical Engineering |
| Manager (Finance) | MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / CMA / CFA | 3 years, Finance & Accounts with ERP (e.g. SAP) exposure |
| Manager (IT) | Full-time B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or MCA | 3 years, Database/Data Centre/ERP/Data Analytics/Software Dev/Web Dev |
| Manager (Architecture) | Full-time Bachelor's in Architecture, registered with Council of Architecture | 3 years, Architecture |
| Manager (Law) | Professional Law Degree (3-yr regular or 5-yr integrated), Bar Council eligible | 3 years, Law |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Full-time B.E/B.Tech (Fire/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering) | 3 years, Fire Services |
| Manager (Operations) | Science Graduate + full-time MBA (2-yr), OR full-time B.E/B.Tech | 3 years, Airport/Airline/Ground Handling Operations |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate + full-time MBA (2-yr, Marketing), OR full-time B.E/B.Tech | 3 years, Marketing/Sales/Business Dev/Real Estate/Procurement |
| Manager (Corp. Planning & Mgmt Services) | PG in Mathematical Statistics/Operations Research/Statistics/Economics with Statistics/Maths with Statistics | 3 years, Economics/Statistics/Operations Research |
| Manager (Corp. Communications) | Bachelor's in Mass Comm/Journalism/Literature + PG or 2-yr Diploma in Journalism/Mass Media | 3 years, Corporate Communications/PR |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / CMA / CFA | Nil |
| Junior Executive (Law) | Professional Law Degree (3-yr regular or 5-yr integrated), Bar Council eligible | Nil |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | Science Graduate + full-time MBA (2-yr), OR full-time B.E/B.Tech | Nil |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | B.E/B.Tech (Civil) or M.Sc (Geography/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geo-informatics/Geomatics) | Nil |
Qualifying experience is only counted if it comes from a Central/State Government body, a PSU, or a large private organisation — meaning a listed company, an organisation with more than 250 employees, or one with an annual turnover above ₹250 crore (₹10 crore for law firms). Distance/open-mode degrees from UGC-recognised universities or AICTE-approved courses are accepted. Candidates should apply only after their final qualifying result has actually been declared — a pending or awaited result is not accepted, and there's no relaxation on this count.
Age Limit (as on 07 Sep 2026)
- Manager: Maximum 32 Years
- Junior Executive: Maximum 27 Years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD (with post identified suitable for their disability) | 10 Years |
| Ex-servicemen / Commissioned Officers (5+ yrs service) | 5 Years |
| Existing AAI Employees (post-probation) | Up to 10 Years |
Salary Details
| Post | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approx. Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Group-A, E-3 level) | ₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000 | ₹21 Lakhs per annum |
| Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1 level) | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 | ₹14 Lakhs per annum |
Beyond Basic Pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, Perks at 35% of Basic Pay, HRA, and other benefits including CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and Medical benefits as per AAI Rules. Candidates joining from other CPSEs, State PSUs, or Government Departments through proper channel are eligible for pay protection as per DPE guidelines.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (Objective Type) — no negative marking, held for all posts
- Application Verification / Subsequent Tests, based on CBT performance
- Interview — additionally applicable only for Manager posts (Post Codes 1–11); Junior Executive posts (12–15) are not interviewed
- For Manager (Fire Services) specifically: 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) before the interview
A valid, permanent Light Motor Vehicle Licence is compulsory for Manager (Operations), Junior Executive (Operations), and Manager (Fire Services) — temporary or learner's licences are not accepted. Colour blindness and/or night blindness is a rejection criterion for every post except Manager (Finance) and Junior Executive (Finance). The final provisional selection is based on a merit list from the CBT and Interview (where applicable), subject to meeting all eligibility conditions and any post-specific physical/medical standards.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Women / AAI Apprentices (1 yr completed) | Exempted |
Fee is payable online only, through debit/credit cards, net banking, IMPS, or mobile wallets, and once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances (except accidental duplicate payments, refunded after the closing date). Candidates applying for more than one post must register and pay the fee separately for each post.
Required Documents
- Scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm, JPG/JPEG, 20–50 KB) plus a live-captured photo via webcam/mobile
- Scanned signature on white paper with black ink (10–20 KB)
- Left thumb impression on white paper with black/blue ink (20–50 KB)
- Hand-written declaration in English, in the candidate's own handwriting (50–100 KB)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets relevant to the applied post
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), EWS certificate, or Disability certificate, as applicable
- Experience certificates proving both duration and the qualifying nature of the employer organisation
- Discharge certificate, for Ex-servicemen candidates
- No Objection Certificate, for candidates currently in Central/State Government, PSU, or Autonomous Body service
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website: www.aai.aero and go to the "Careers" tab.
- Open the link for Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT and read the full notification carefully before starting.
- Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number handy — these cannot be changed once registered, and all further communication happens only through them.
- Register and fill in your personal, educational, and category details, then upload the required scanned images as per the specifications in the notification.
- Pay the applicable application fee online, if not exempted, and wait for the payment confirmation before closing the browser.
- Review every detail carefully — no corrections are possible after final submission — then submit the form.
- Download and save the e-Receipt and the printed application form for your own records; there's no need to send anything to AAI's office.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals meeting the eligibility criteria can apply.
- Candidates applying against OBC-NCL or EWS vacancies must be ready with a fresh certificate issued during FY 2026-27 — certificates issued for state-list OBC or educational admission purposes will not be accepted.
- Reserved PwBD vacancies shown in brackets are unfilled backlog seats from an earlier recruitment cycle and will first be offered within the same disability category, then across categories if no suitable candidate is available.
- Where CGPA/OGPA is awarded instead of a percentage, it must be converted using the issuing university's own conversion norms, with proof available at verification.
- Candidates using a scribe or compensatory time in the Computer Based Test must declare this in the online application itself — requests made afterward are unlikely to be considered.
- Furnishing false or suppressed information at any stage, even after appointment, leads to cancellation of candidature or termination from service.
- Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India.
- Manager (Fire Services) candidates must execute a ₹5 lakh surety bond to serve AAI for 3 years after training completion.
Why Should You Apply?
A Mini Ratna PSU role at AAI offers solid long-term stability along with a genuinely strong compensation package — CTC figures of ₹14-21 lakhs per annum are well ahead of what most fresh-recruitment government postings offer. The sheer spread of disciplines, from core engineering to Law, Architecture, and Corporate Communications, means candidates from a much wider range of academic backgrounds than usual get a real shot here. It's also worth noting that Junior Executive posts need no prior work experience, making them a solid option for candidates early in their careers who still want a fast track into a specialist PSU role.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Online applications close on 7 September 2026. The window opened on 8 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in AAI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There are 389 vacancies in total across 11 Manager disciplines and 4 Junior Executive disciplines.
Q3. What is the age limit for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Manager posts require a maximum age of 32 years, and Junior Executive posts a maximum age of 27 years, both as on 7 September 2026, with standard relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates.
Q4. What is the application fee for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application fee is ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST), payable online. SC, ST, PwBD, women candidates, and AAI Apprentices who completed one year of Apprenticeship Training are exempted.
Q5. What is the selection process for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Ans: All posts go through a Computer Based Test with no negative marking, followed by Application Verification. Manager posts (Post Codes 1-11) additionally include an Interview, and Manager (Fire Services) candidates also undergo Physical Measurement, Driving, and Physical Endurance Tests.
Q6. Can I apply for more than one post?
Ans: Yes, candidates can apply for multiple posts with separate registration and separate fee payment for each post, as long as they meet the eligibility criteria for each.
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Final Words
The AAI Recruitment 2026 is one of the more well-rounded PSU hiring drives this season, giving engineers, finance professionals, lawyers, architects, and communications specialists alike a genuine shot at a stable, well-paying government career. With registration closing on 7 September 2026, it's worth confirming your exact eligibility against the post code you're targeting and getting your documents in order early. If this was useful, share it with friends across disciplines who might qualify, and join our Telegram channel above for more PSU and government job alerts as they drop.