The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released a recruitment notification for Managers and Junior Executives across 15 disciplines. This is Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, published on AAI’s official website, www.aai.aero. You can read the full official notification PDF here. The online application window opens on 8 August 2026 and closes on 7 September 2026. AAI Recruitment 2026 suits engineering, finance, law, IT, and operations candidates looking for a stable Central PSU job.
AAI is recruiting 389 posts in total, spread across Manager (Group-A) and Junior Executive (Group-B) levels. A full discipline-wise breakdown follows below. Selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Airports Authority of India notification No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT dated as per AAI website. Last verified: 22 July 2026.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) is recruiting 389 Managers and Junior Executives across 15 disciplines through Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The last date to apply online is 7 September 2026 at www.aai.aero. Selection is through a Computer Based Test, followed by Application Verification and, for Manager posts, an Interview.
Quick Summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post | Manager (11 disciplines) and Junior Executive (4 disciplines) |
| Total Vacancy | 389 (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive) |
| Salary | Manager: ₹60,000–3%–₹1,80,000 (IDA); Junior Executive: ₹40,000–3%–₹1,40,000 (IDA) |
| Application Mode | Online only, through www.aai.aero |
| Eligibility | Bachelor’s/Master’s degree relevant to the discipline; 3 years’ experience for Manager posts, nil for Junior Executive posts |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test → Application Verification/Subsequent Tests → Interview (Post Codes 1–11) |
| Place of Posting | Anywhere in India |
| Last Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Who Can Apply | Indian Nationals meeting the age, qualification, and experience criteria for the post |
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About the Organisation
Airports Authority of India is a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise, set up by an Act of Parliament. It has Mini Ratna Category-1 status. AAI builds, upgrades, and manages civil aviation infrastructure on the ground and in Indian airspace. Its head office is Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi. For a candidate, this means a central government job with defined pay scales and long-term stability in the aviation sector.
How This Recruitment Compares
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office.
This notification is wide in scope for a single advertisement. It covers 15 disciplines — engineering, finance, law, IT, architecture, fire services, operations, commercial, corporate planning, and corporate communications — hired together at two levels, Manager and Junior Executive. Most single PSU drives cover only one or two disciplines at a time. AAI also offers pay protection to candidates who join from another Central PSU, State PSU, or government department, under DPE guidelines, which is not offered in every PSU recruitment.
Because posting is anywhere in India, and eligibility is open to any UGC-recognised or Bar Council-recognised qualification nationwide, candidates should expect the competition to vary a great deal by post. Posts with a large number of seats, such as Manager (Engineering-Civil) at 145 posts and Junior Executive (Operations) at 79 posts, will draw a large applicant pool but also have more openings. Posts with very few seats, such as Manager (Law) at 2 posts and Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) at 1 post, will be far more competitive per seat.
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Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date for online applications | 8 August 2026 |
| Closing date for online applications | 7 September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | To be announced on the AAI website |
The Computer Based Test will be held at various major cities across India. Once a candidate picks an examination centre, AAI will not entertain a request to change it.
Vacancy Details and Salary
AAI has stated that these vacancy numbers are tentative and may increase or decrease at its discretion.
Manager posts (Group-A, E-3 level — ₹60,000–3%–₹1,80,000 IDA)
| Post Code | Post / Discipline | Total | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD (A/B/C/D&E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Engineering – Civil | 145 | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 | B-3, C-2, D&E-3 |
| 2 | Engineering – Electrical | 16 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | B-1, D&E-1 |
| 3 | Finance | 34 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | A-2, B-[1], C-[1] |
| 4 | Information Technology | 5 | 5 | – | – | – | – | A-1, D&E-1 |
| 5 | Architecture | 4 | 3 | – | 1 | – | – | D&E-1 |
| 6 | Law | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | Fire Services | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Not applicable |
| 8 | Operations | 28 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | A-1 |
| 9 | Commercial | 9 | 6 | – | 2 | 1 | – | A-1 |
| 10 | Corporate Planning & Management Services | 1 | 1 | – | – | – | – | – |
| 11 | Corporate Communications | 2 | 2 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manager total | 260 |
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Junior Executive posts (Group-B, E-1 level — ₹40,000–3%–₹1,40,000 IDA)
| Post Code | Post / Discipline | Total | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD (A/B/C/D&E) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Finance | 36 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | A-1, C-1 |
| 13 | Law | 6 | 5 | – | – | 1 | – | – |
| 14 | Operations | 79 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 5 | A-1, B-1, D&E-1 |
| 15 | Survey & Cartography | 8 | 5 | – | 2 | 1 | – | D&E-1 |
| Junior Executive total | 129 |
Grand total: 389 posts. Figures in square brackets are unfilled PwBD vacancies carried forward from an earlier recruitment for that post. PwBD candidates are also assessed against detailed functional-requirement criteria for their post, listed separately in the official notification (Para 2).
Emoluments: Besides basic pay, Managers and Junior Executives get Dearness Allowance, Perks at 35% of basic pay, HRA, CPF, gratuity, social security schemes, and medical benefits under AAI rules. The approximate annual CTC is ₹21 lakh for Manager and ₹14 lakh for Junior Executive. Candidates joining from another CPSE, State PSU, or Government department immediately before AAI get pay protection as per DPE guidelines.
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Eligibility (Post-wise)
Age is counted as on 7 September 2026: maximum 32 years for Manager posts, maximum 27 years for Junior Executive posts.
Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD candidates with a permanent disability (where the post is identified suitable), 5 years for Ex-servicemen, and 10 years for candidates already in regular AAI service who have completed probation.
| Post Code | Post | Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil | 3 years in Civil Engineering |
| 2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical | 3 years in Electrical Engineering |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | MBA/PGDM in Finance, or Cost Accountant, or Chartered Accountant, or CFA | 3 years in Finance and Accounts, with ERP (e.g. SAP) experience |
| 4 | Manager (IT) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in CS/Computer Engg/IT/Electronics, OR full-time MCA | 3 years in database management, data centre operations, ERP, data analytics, or software/web development as team lead |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, registered with the Council of Architecture | 3 years in Architecture |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | Professional Law degree, eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India | 3 years in Law |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Fire Engineering/Mechanical Engineering/Automobile Engineering | 3 years in Fire Services |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | Graduate in Science plus full-time 2-year MBA, OR full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering | 3 years in Airport/Airside/Terminal/Airline/Ground Handling Operations |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | Graduate plus full-time 2-year MBA in Marketing, OR full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering | 3 years in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Real Estate Leasing, or Contracts & Procurement |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Post Graduate in Mathematical Statistics/Operations Research/Statistics/Applied Statistics/Economics with Statistics/Mathematics with Statistics | 3 years in Economics, Statistics, or Operations Research |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Literature (Hindi/English), plus a PG Degree or full-time 2-year Diploma in Journalism/Mass Media/Mass Communication | 3 years in Corporate Communication or Public Relations |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | Same as Manager (Finance) | Nil |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | Same as Manager (Law) | Nil |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | Same as Manager (Operations) | Nil |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil, OR Master’s in Geography/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geo-informatics/Geomatics | Nil |
Candidates with a “Bachelor’s Degree in Technology” may apply against the “Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering” requirement for the Commercial and Operations posts. Colour blindness and night blindness are a rejection ground for all posts except Post Codes 3 (Finance-Manager) and 12 (Finance-Junior Executive).
Selection Process
Every post goes through a Computer Based Test first. There is no negative marking for a wrong answer.
- Computer Based Test (objective type, bilingual in Hindi and English except the language paper) for all 15 posts.
- Application Verification / Subsequent Tests, based on Computer Based Test performance.
- Interview for Post Codes 1 to 11 (all Manager posts).
- For Manager (Fire Services) only: Application Verification is followed by a Physical Measurement Test, a Driving Test, and a Physical Endurance Test (running, casualty carrying, pole climbing, rope climbing, and full ladder climbing/descending), before the interview.
- Final selection is a merit list from the Computer Based Test and Interview (where applicable), subject to meeting eligibility and any qualifying tests for the post.
A valid Light Motor Vehicle License is compulsory for Manager and Junior Executive (Operations), and for Manager (Fire Services) — a temporary or learner’s license will not be accepted.
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Application Fee
The application fee is ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST), payable online only.
- SC candidates, ST candidates, PwBD candidates, Women candidates, and AAI Apprentices who have completed one year of apprenticeship are exempt from the fee.
- Payment can be made by debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, or mobile wallet.
- Fees once paid are not refunded under any circumstances.
How to Apply
- Visit www.aai.aero and go to the “CAREERS” tab.
- Register using a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number. Neither can be changed once submitted.
- Fill in personal, educational, category, and experience details in the online form.
- Upload a scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per AAI’s specified size and format.
- Pay the application fee online, if applicable to your category.
- Submit the form, then download and keep the e-receipt and application printout for your own record. It does not need to be sent to AAI.
Documents to keep ready:
- Educational certificates and marksheets for the required qualification
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), where applicable, in the correct financial-year format
- Disability certificate via the Swavalamban/UDID portal, for PwBD candidates
- Experience certificate, for Manager posts
- Discharge certificate, for Ex-servicemen candidates
- No Objection Certificate from the current employer, if already working in Government/PSU
- Valid Light Motor Vehicle License, for Operations and Fire Services posts
- Active personal e-mail ID and mobile number
Important Links
- Official Notification PDF — full Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
- AAI Official Website and Careers Portal — apply online here, under the “CAREERS” tab
- More government job updates on IndiaJobAlerts
Should You Apply?
This recruitment suits two different kinds of candidates. Manager posts suit engineers, finance professionals, lawyers, IT specialists, and other post-graduates who already have at least 3 years of relevant work experience and are under 32. Junior Executive posts suit fresh graduates and postgraduates in Finance, Law, Operations, or Survey & Cartography, since there is no experience requirement, though the age limit is lower, at 27.
The honest trade-off is pay against flexibility. Manager posts pay more, with an approximate CTC of ₹21 lakh a year, but need proven experience and come with an interview stage. Junior Executive posts pay less, at around ₹14 lakh a year, but are open to freshers. Both levels carry an all-India posting liability, so a candidate who needs a fixed city will find that a genuine constraint. Seats also vary sharply by discipline — engineering and operations posts have large numbers of vacancies, while Law and Corporate Planning have only one or two seats each, so competition will differ a great deal depending on which post a candidate chooses.
FAQs
What is the last date to apply for AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for AAI’s Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 (Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) is 7 September 2026. The application window opens on 8 August 2026. Applications submitted after the closing date will not be accepted.
How many vacancies are there in AAI Recruitment 2026?
AAI has advertised 389 posts in total: 260 Manager posts across 11 disciplines and 129 Junior Executive posts across 4 disciplines. AAI has stated this number is tentative and may increase or decrease at its discretion.
What is the salary of Manager and Junior Executive posts in AAI?
Managers are on the Group-A, E-3 pay scale of ₹60,000–3%–₹1,80,000 (IDA), with an approximate annual CTC of ₹21 lakh. Junior Executives are on the Group-B, E-1 scale of ₹40,000–3%–₹1,40,000, with an approximate CTC of ₹14 lakh a year.
Should freshers apply for AAI Junior Executive posts?
This is added context, not part of the official notification. Confirm with the hiring office. Junior Executive posts in Finance, Law, Operations, and Survey & Cartography have no minimum experience requirement, so they suit fresh postgraduates. Manager posts need 3 years’ post-qualification experience, so they suit candidates already working in the relevant field.
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