AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Summary
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ) to fill 309 vacancies for Manager (Group-A) and Junior Executive (Group-B) posts in various disciplines, including Air Traffic Control, Airport Operations, Fire Services, Human Resources, Official Language, and Information Technology. This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for engineering graduates, management graduates, and other eligible candidates to secure a prestigious Central Government job in the aviation sector. The online application process will be open from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026 through the official AAI website. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Application Verification, Interviews, and other post-specific tests wherever applicable. Selected candidates will receive an attractive IDA pay scale, allowances, medical benefits, CPF, gratuity, and other perks as per AAI rules.
AAI Recruitment 2026 – Notification Overview
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Name of Vacancy | Manager, Junior Executive Post |
| No of Vacancy | 300+ Post |
| Job Type | Central Govt Jobs |
| Application start Date | 08.08.2026 |
| Application End Date | 07.09.2026 |
| Official website | https://www.aai.aero/ |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Job Vacancy Details
AAI Recruitment 2026 – Post-wise Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
| Manager (Airport Operations) | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
| Total Manager Posts | 260 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Airport Operations) | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 |
| Total Junior Executive Posts | 129 |
| Grand Total | 389 |
Education Qualification of Airport Autherity of India Recruitment 2026
Interested candidate must be possessing below any qualification as mentioned
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering with relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering with relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Manager (Finance) | CA / CMA (ICWA) or MBA (Finance) / equivalent qualification with relevant experience. |
| Manager (Information Technology) | Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electronics & Communication or MCA with relevant experience. |
| Manager (Architecture) | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (B.Arch) and registration with the Council of Architecture along with relevant experience. |
| Manager (Law) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB – 3/5 Years) with relevant post-qualification experience. |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Fire/Civil/Mechanical/Automobile) or equivalent with relevant experience and a valid driving licence as prescribed. |
| Manager (Airport Operations) | Graduate in any discipline with an MBA (2 Years Full-time) in Management/Operations/Aviation or equivalent with relevant experience. |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate in any discipline with a 2-year Full-time MBA/PGDM in Marketing/Finance/Management or equivalent with relevant experience. |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Graduate with a 2-year Full-time MBA/PGDM or equivalent in the relevant specialization with required experience. |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | Master’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Hindi, or English with relevant work experience. |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | CA / CMA (ICWA) or MBA (Finance) / equivalent from a recognized institution. |
| Junior Executive (Law) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized University. |
| Junior Executive (Airport Operations) | Graduate in any discipline with a valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving Licence. |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil) or Diploma/Degree in Surveying/Cartography/Geomatics or equivalent qualification. |
Age Limits of AAI Recruitment 2026
Here are the AAI Recruitment 2026 age limits as per the official notification.
| Post Category | Maximum Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Manager (All Disciplines) | 32 Years |
| Junior Executive (All Disciplines) | 27 Years |
| Cut-off Date for Age Calculation | 07 September 2026 |
Category-wise Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per Govt. rules |
| AAI Employees | Up to 10 Years |
Note: The candidate’s age will be calculated as on 07 September 2026, and relaxation is applicable as per Government of India / AAI rules.
AAI Recruitment Manager , JA Recruitment Application fees
- General / OBC (NCL) / EWS – 1000/-
- Note: All Other category Application Fees are Nill
AAI Recruitment 2026 – Payscale
| Post Name | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approx. Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Group-A, E-3) | ₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000 | ₹18–20 LPA |
| Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1) | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 | ₹13–15 LPA |
How to apply for the AAI Recruitment Manger and Junior job
- Visit the official Airports Authority of India (AAI) Careers portal: AAI Recruitment Portal
- Click on Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT – Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026.
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in the online application form with your personal, educational, and work experience details (where applicable).
- Upload the required documents, including your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other prescribed certificates.
- Pay the application fee online through the available payment gateway (if applicable).
- Review all the information carefully and submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form and payment receipt for future reference.
Note:
- Applications are accepted online only through the AAI Careers portal.
- Keep your registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process, as all updates regarding the CBT, admit card, and further selection stages will be communicated through them.
Important Links of AAI Recruitment Notification
| 1. AAI Recruitment Official Notification 2026 – Click here to download |
| 2. AAI Recruitment Online Application – Click here to apply (Application start August 8th) |
| 2. AAI Recruitment Official website link – Click here to visit |
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Yes. Most posts in AAI Recruitment 2026 are filled through a Computer Based Test (CBT) without requiring a GATE score.
No. The current notification is only for Manager and Junior Executive posts.
No. The selection is based on CBT, document verification, interview, and post-specific tests, where applicable.
You can download it from the official AAI Careers website. or download our notification post of aai recruitment
Visit the AAI Careers portal, register, fill out the application form, upload documents, pay the fee (if applicable), and submit the application.
The last date to apply online is 07 September 2026.
No. The AAI ATC Recruitment 2026 notification will be released separately.
Yes. AAI has released the Manager Recruitment 2026 notification for multiple disciplines.