The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise constituted by an Act of Parliament and conferred with Mini Ratna Category-1 Status, has released Advertisement No. 12/2026/ CHQ/ DR-CBT inviting online applications for AAI Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive covers 389 vacancies for the posts of Manager and Junior Executive across various disciplines, including Civil and Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications, and Survey & Cartography.
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through AAI’s website, www.aai.aero, before the closing date. This article covers all the important details of AAI Recruitment 2026, including vacancies, eligibility criteria, pay scale, selection process, and how to apply.
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Vacancies of AAI Recruitment 2026
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 |
Pay Scale
The pay scale (IDA) applicable for AAI Recruitment 2026 is given below.
| Post | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approximate CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Group-A, E-3 level) | Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 | Rs. 21 lakhs per annum |
| Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1 level) | Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 | Rs. 14 lakhs per annum |
In addition to basic pay, candidates will 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.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- Manager posts: Maximum 32 years as on 7th September 2026.
- Junior Executive posts: Maximum 27 years as on 7th September 2026.
Candidates from SC/ ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, and Ex-servicemen categories, as well as AAI employees in regular service, are entitled to age relaxation as applicable; the complete category-wise relaxation details are available in the official notification.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Civil |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical |
| Manager (Finance) | MBA (Finance)/ PGDM (Finance)/ Cost Accountant/ Chartered Accountant/ Chartered Financial Analyst |
| Manager (Information Technology) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology in CS/ Computer Engineering/ IT/ Electronics, or full-time MCA |
| Manager (Architecture) | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, registered with Council of Architecture |
| Manager (Law) | Professional Degree in Law, eligible for enrolment as Advocate with Bar Council of India |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Tech. in Fire/ Mechanical/ Automobile Engineering |
| Manager (Operations) | Graduate in Science with full-time MBA (2 years), or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate with full-time MBA (Marketing), or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Post Graduate in Mathematical Statistics/ Operation Research/ Statistics/ Economics with Statistics/ Mathematics with Statistics |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Literature and PG Degree/ Diploma in Journalism/ Mass Media |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | Same as Manager (Finance) |
| Junior Executive (Law) | Same as Manager (Law) |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | Same as Manager (Operations) |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Civil, or Master’s in Geography/ Remote Sensing & GIS/ Geo-informatics/ Geomatics |
Work Experience
| Post | Experience Required |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 3 years in Civil Engineering |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 3 years in Electrical Engineering |
| Manager (Finance) | 3 years in Finance & Accounts, with ERP (SAP) experience |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 3 years in database/ data centre/ ERP/ data analytics/ software or web development |
| Manager (Architecture) | 3 years in Architecture |
| Manager (Law) | 3 years in Law |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 3 years in Fire Services |
| Manager (Operations) | 3 years in Airport/ Airside/ Terminal/ Airline/ Ground Handling Operations |
| Manager (Commercial) | 3 years in Marketing/ Sales/ Business Development/ Real Estate Leasing/ Contracts & Procurement |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 3 years in Economics/ Statistics/ Operation Research |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 3 years in Corporate Communication/ Public Relations |
| Junior Executive (all posts) | Not required |
All Manager posts under AAI Recruitment 2026 require the experience to be from Central/ State Government, PSUs, or large private organisations meeting the criteria specified in the official notification.
Selection Process
Selection for AAI Recruitment 2026 will be through the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (Objective Type), with no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Application Verification/ Subsequent Tests for all posts.
- Interview, applicable for Manager posts
- For Manager (Fire Services), Application Verification will be followed by Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (Running, Casualty Carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, and Ladder Climbing & Descending), before the Interview stage.
The Computer Based Test will be bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the language test.
Documents Required
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Caste Certificate/ OBC (NCL) Certificate, issued during FY 2026-27, wherever applicable.
- EWS Certificate valid for FY 2026-27, wherever applicable.
- Disability Certificate generated through the Swavalamban/ UDID Portal, for PwBD candidates.
- Discharge Certificate, for Ex-servicemen candidates.
- No Objection Certificate from the present employer, for candidates already working in Government/ PSU/ Autonomous Body.
- Valid Light Motor Vehicle License, for Operations and Fire Services posts.
- Proof of identity.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Register using a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number, which must remain active throughout the recruitment process.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details carefully, since no correction is possible after final submission.
- Upload scanned images of photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
- Capture and upload a live photograph using a webcam or mobile phone, as required in the application form.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the integrated online payment gateway.
- Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the filled application form for future reference.
Application Fee
| General/ EWS/ OBC (NCL) | Rs. 1,000/- (inclusive of GST) |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD/ Women/ AAI Apprentices (1 year completed) | Exempted |
Key Dates
| Opening date for Online Applications | 8th August 2026 |
| Closing date for Online Applications | 7th September 2026 |
| Computer-Based Test | Will be announced on the AAI website |
Important Links
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