Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced a major direct recruitment drive for 389 Manager and Junior Executive vacancies across engineering, finance, information technology, architecture, law, fire services, operations, commercial, corporate planning, communications and survey-related disciplines.
The recruitment has been issued under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The online application window is scheduled to open on 8 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026.
The recruitment includes 260 Manager vacancies and 129 Junior Executive vacancies. Manager posts generally require three years of relevant post-qualification work experience, whereas the notified Junior Executive posts do not require prior experience.
Candidates should check their post-specific qualification, experience, age limit and other eligibility conditions carefully before submitting an application.
Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India |
| Recruitment | AAI Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts | Manager & Junior Executive |
| Manager Vacancies | 260 |
| Junior Executive Vacancies | 129 |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Manager Maximum Age | 32 Years |
| Junior Executive Maximum Age | 27 Years |
| Selection | CBT + post-specific subsequent stages |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Official Authority | Airports Authority of India |
AAI is a Schedule-A Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise responsible for the development, operation and management of civil aviation infrastructure in India.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 7 September 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced by AAI |
Candidates should use 7 September 2026 as the cut-off date for age, qualification, experience and other eligibility conditions unless specifically stated otherwise in the notification.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Women Candidates | Nil |
| Eligible AAI Apprentices | Nil |
The ₹1,000 fee is inclusive of GST and must be paid online.
AAI apprentices who have successfully completed one year of apprenticeship training in AAI are exempt from payment of the application fee.
Age Limit
The maximum age is calculated as on 7 September 2026.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Manager | 32 Years |
| Junior Executive | 27 Years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Up to 5 Years as applicable |
| Eligible Regular AAI Employees | Up to 10 Years |
Candidates can calculate their exact age as on the cut-off date using the Regal Career Recruitment Age Calculator.
Vacancy Details
AAI has advertised 389 tentative vacancies across 15 post codes.
| Post | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager – Engineering Civil | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 145 |
| Manager – Engineering Electrical | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Manager – Finance | 19 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 34 |
| Manager – Information Technology | 5 | – | – | – | – | 5 |
| Manager – Architecture | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | 4 |
| Manager – Law | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Manager – Fire Services | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Manager – Operations | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 28 |
| Manager – Commercial | 6 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 9 |
| Manager – Corporate Planning & Management Services | 1 | – | – | – | – | 1 |
| Manager – Corporate Communications | 2 | – | – | – | – | 2 |
| Junior Executive – Finance | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 36 |
| Junior Executive – Law | 5 | – | – | 1 | – | 6 |
| Junior Executive – Operations | 35 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 79 |
| Junior Executive – Survey & Cartography | 5 | – | 2 | 1 | – | 8 |
| Total | 389 |
The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased by AAI.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational qualification differs according to the post.
Manager Posts
| Post | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Manager Civil | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil | 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager Electrical | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical | 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager Finance | MBA/PGDM Finance, Cost Accountant, CA or CFA | 3 years in Finance & Accounts with relevant ERP exposure |
| Manager IT | Engineering/Technology degree in CS/Computer Engineering/IT/Electronics or MCA | 3 years relevant IT experience |
| Manager Architecture | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with Council of Architecture registration | 3 years in Architecture |
| Manager Law | 3-year professional Law degree after graduation or 5-year integrated Law degree | 3 years in Law |
| Manager Fire Services | Engineering/Technology degree in Fire, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering | 3 years in Fire Services |
| Manager Operations | Science Graduate + 2-year MBA OR Engineering degree | 3 years in relevant airport operations |
| Manager Commercial | Graduate + 2-year MBA Marketing OR Engineering degree | 3 years in relevant commercial field |
| Manager Corporate Planning | Relevant postgraduate degree in Statistics, Operations Research, Economics/Mathematics with Statistics or related discipline | 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager Corporate Communications | Relevant bachelor’s degree plus postgraduate degree/diploma in Journalism, Mass Media or Mass Communication | 3 years relevant communications/PR experience |
Junior Executive Posts
| Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Executive Finance | MBA/PGDM Finance, Cost Accountant, CA or CFA | Nil |
| Junior Executive Law | Professional Law degree – 3-year or 5-year integrated course | Nil |
| Junior Executive Operations | Science Graduate + 2-year MBA OR Engineering degree | Nil |
| Junior Executive Survey & Cartography | Civil Engineering/Technology degree OR relevant master’s degree in Geography, Remote Sensing & GIS, Geo-informatics or Geomatics | Nil |
Candidates applying for Junior Executive positions can therefore apply without previous work experience if they satisfy the prescribed educational qualification.
Important Qualification Conditions
Candidates should note:
- Required qualifications must be obtained from recognised universities or institutions.
- Minimum passing marks are sufficient unless another condition is specifically prescribed.
- Qualification and experience must be complete by 7 September 2026.
- Candidates whose final required qualification result has not been declared by the cut-off date should not treat themselves as eligible.
- Law qualifications must satisfy the applicable Bar Council recognition requirements.
- Manager posts require the prescribed relevant post-qualification experience.
Candidates should read the complete official notification for detailed experience conditions before applying for a Manager position.
Selection Process
AAI will conduct a Computer Based Test (CBT) for all notified posts.
The broad recruitment process is:
- Computer Based Test
- Application / Document Verification
- Subsequent post-specific test, wherever applicable
- Interview for Manager posts
- Medical and other appointment formalities
There will be no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Computer Based Test.
Manager posts under Post Codes 1 to 11 include an interview as part of the selection process.
Manager Fire Services
Candidates shortlisted for Manager Fire Services will additionally undergo:
- Physical Measurement Test
- Driving Test
- Physical Endurance Test
- Interview
The endurance process includes activities such as running, casualty carrying, pole climbing, rope climbing and ladder climbing/descending.
A valid permanent Light Motor Vehicle licence is required at the prescribed stage.
Operations Posts
A valid Light Motor Vehicle licence is essential for:
- Manager – Operations
- Junior Executive – Operations
Temporary or learner licences are not accepted for this requirement.
Exam Pattern
The first stage is an Objective-Type Computer Based Test.
AAI has specifically stated that:
- CBT will be conducted for all posts.
- There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Detailed syllabus will be published separately against Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
Candidates should therefore rely on the syllabus subsequently published by AAI instead of assuming an older AAI exam pattern applies to this recruitment.
Salary
AAI offers separate IDA pay scales for Manager and Junior Executive posts.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Manager – Group A, E-3 | ₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000 |
| Junior Executive – Group B, E-1 | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 |
In addition to basic pay, eligible employees receive applicable Dearness Allowance, HRA, perks and benefits under AAI rules.
AAI states that the approximate annual CTC is:
| Post | Approximate CTC |
|---|---|
| Manager | ₹21 lakh per annum |
| Junior Executive | ₹14 lakh per annum |
Benefits may include CPF, gratuity, social-security benefits and medical benefits according to AAI rules.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the Airports Authority of India recruitment system.
Follow these steps:
- Visit the AAI recruitment portal.
- Open Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- Read the detailed advertisement carefully.
- Open the online application link once activated.
- Complete registration using a valid email address and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, category, qualification and experience details.
- Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee.
- Review the application carefully.
- Submit the form.
- Save the registration details, payment receipt and final application for future reference.
Candidates applying for Manager posts should keep their experience documents ready because post-qualification experience is an important eligibility condition.
Important Links
Official Notification PDF (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT):Download Official AAI Notification PDF
Official Recruitment Dashboard: AAI Recruitment Dashboard – Advt. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
Official AAI Recruitment/Careers Page: AAI Careers & Recruitment
Official Press Notes for this recruitment: AAI Recruitment Press Notes
Important Candidate Notice
The application period for this recruitment is 8 August to 7 September 2026.
Candidates should verify post-specific educational qualification, relevant experience, category requirements, driving licence requirements and supporting documents from the official advertisement before applying.
The Manager and Junior Executive vacancies have substantially different qualification and experience requirements. Candidates should not assume that eligibility for one discipline automatically makes them eligible for another.
After the online application period ends, candidates should continue to retain the official advertisement and application records because AAI may subsequently publish the CBT date, syllabus, admit card, shortlist and other recruitment notices against the same advertisement.
This page can therefore also be used as a reference for the original AAI Recruitment 2026 notification, notified vacancies, qualification requirements, selection process and official recruitment links after the application window closes.
FAQs
How many vacancies are announced under AAI Recruitment 2026?
AAI has notified 389 vacancies, consisting of 260 Manager posts and 129 Junior Executive posts.
Is the AAI Recruitment 2026 vacancy count 379 or 389?
The post-wise vacancies in Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT total 389 posts.
When does the AAI Recruitment 2026 application start?
Online applications are scheduled to begin on 8 August 2026.
What is the last date for AAI Recruitment 2026?
The closing date for online applications is 7 September 2026.
What is the age limit for AAI Junior Executive?
The maximum age for Junior Executive is 27 years as on 7 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
What is the age limit for AAI Manager?
The maximum age for Manager is 32 years as on 7 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
Is experience required for AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
No prior work experience is prescribed for the four Junior Executive posts notified under this advertisement, although candidates must satisfy the relevant educational qualification.
Is experience required for AAI Manager?
Yes. The Manager posts require three years of relevant post-qualification experience subject to the detailed conditions in the official notification.
Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT?
No. AAI states that there will be no negative marking for wrong answers in the Computer Based Test.
What is the salary for AAI Junior Executive?
The Junior Executive E-1 pay scale is ₹40,000–1,40,000, with an approximate CTC stated by AAI at around ₹14 lakh per annum.
What is the salary for AAI Manager?
The Manager E-3 pay scale is ₹60,000–1,80,000, with an approximate CTC of around ₹21 lakh per annum.
Where can candidates find the official AAI Recruitment 2026 notification?
Candidates should use the Airports Authority of India recruitment dashboard for Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT and download the detailed advertisement from the official AAI website.
