AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out: Apply Online for Manager & Junior Executive Posts
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification for Manager and Junior Executive posts. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking a government job in the aviation sector. Eligible candidates can apply online through the official AAI website within the prescribed dates.
In this article, you will find complete details about the AAI Recruitment 2026, including vacancy details, important dates, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary, selection process, application fee, required documents, and the step-by-step online application process.
General Information & Vacancies
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise, constituted by an Act of Parliament, is entrusted with the responsibility of creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing Civil Aviation infrastructure both on the ground and air space in the country. AAI has been conferred with the Mini Ratna Category‐1 Status. Airports Authority of India invites applications from eligible candidates to apply ONLINE through AAI’s Website www.aai.aero for the following posts. No application through any other mode will be accepted.
Official AAI 12/2026 Advertisement PDF
Read detailed notification before applying online.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Manager & Junior Executive |
| Advertisement No. | As per Official Notification |
| Total Vacancies | 389 Posts |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
| Official Notification | Download Notification (Click Here) |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | Released |
| Online Application Start | 08/08/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07/09/2026 |
| Admit Card | To be Announced |
| Exam Date | To be Announced |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Name of Post | Total | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | Number of vacancies and reservation (Included vacancies) PwBD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (A) | (B) | (C) | (D) & (E) | ||||||||
| 1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 | - | 03 | 02 | 03 |
| 2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 | 04 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 01 | - | 01 | - | 01 |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | 34 | 19 | 03 | 07 | 04 | 01 | 02 | [01] | [01] | - |
| 4 | Manager (Information Technology) | 05 | 05 | - | - | - | - | 01 | - | - | 01 |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | 04 | 03 | - | 01 | - | - | - | - | - | 01 |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | 02 | 02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 08 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | 28 | 13 | 02 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | - | - | - |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | 09 | 06 | - | 02 | 01 | - | 01 | - | - | - |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 | 02 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 13 | 06 | 06 | 05 | 06 | 01 | - | 01 | - |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 06 | 05 | - | - | 01 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 35 | 07 | 21 | 11 | 05 | 01 | 01 | - | 01 |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 | 05 | - | 02 | 01 | - | - | - | - | 01 |
[ ] indicates unfilled PwBD vacancies from previous recruitment for the post
The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at sole discretion of AAI.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification in detailed
| Post Code | Post Name | Educational Qualification | Minimum required Work Experience* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Civil Engineering |
| 2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Electrical Engineering |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | Master's in Business Administration with specialization in Finance or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Finance or Cost Accountant or Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst. | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Finance and Accounts with working experience in ERP such as SAP for automation and financial processing |
| 4 | Manager (Information Technology) | Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Computer Science/ Computer Engineering / IT/ Electronics OR Full-time regular Masters in Computer Application (MCA) | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Database Management and Administration/ Data Centre Operations and Networking Experience/ ERP Management & Administration/ Data Analytics/ Software Application Developer as Team Lead/ Web Development and Maintenance Experience as Team Lead |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and registered with Council of Architecture. | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Architecture |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (3 years regular course after graduation OR 5 years integrated regular course after 10+2) and candidates should be eligible to get himself enrolled as an Advocate in Bar Council of India to do practice in courts in India | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Law |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Tech. in Fire Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Automobile Engineering | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Fire Services |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | Graduate in Science and full-time regular MBA of 2 years duration. OR Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Airport Operations i.e. Airside Operations / Terminal Management / Airline Operations / Ground Handling Operations etc. |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | Graduate and full-time regular MBA of 2 years duration with Marketing specialization. OR Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Marketing/ Sales/ Business Development/ Real Estate Leasing/ Contracts & Procurement |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Post Graduate in Mathematical Statistics / Operation Research / Statistics/ Applied Statistics / Economics with Statistics / Mathematics with Statistics from any university recognized by UGC. | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Economics/ Statistics/ Operation Research |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication / Journalism / Literature (Hindi/English) and Post Graduate Degree / Full-time regular Diploma of two years in Journalism / Mass Media / Mass Communication. | Post-qualification work experience of 03 years' in the field of Corporate Communication/ Public Relations functions such as Collateral design and content creation, media planning, press relations, Corporate image building in traditional, online, social, and digital media (intranet/internet), Branding, and Event management, etc. |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | Master's in Business Administration with specialization in Finance or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with specialization in Finance or Cost Accountant or Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst. | Nil |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (3 years regular course after graduation OR 5 years integrated regular course after 10+2) and candidates should be eligible to get himself enrolled as an Advocate in Bar Council of India to do practice in courts in India | Nil |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | Graduate in Science and full-time regular MBA of 2 years duration. OR Full-time regular Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. | Nil |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil or Master's in Science in Geography or Master's in Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems or Master's in Geo-informatics or Master's in Geomatics | Nil |
* Refer Note (vi) below for details of acceptable experience
Important Note Points
- (i)Percentage of marks: Minimum pass marks
- (ii)Degree or Diploma or Certificate or Membership examination should be from any of the Universities incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as a University under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956.
- (iii)Degrees or Diplomas (as the case may be) acquired in Open and Distance mode from University Grants Commission recognised universities or All India Council for Technical Education approved courses, wherever applicable, shall be considered for the purpose of Direct Recruitment in Airports Authority of India.
- (iv)Professional degree in law will be considered only if it is from an Institute/University recognized by Bar Council of India.
- (v)Candidates having "Bachelor's degree in Technology" are also allowed to apply against the qualification mentioned as "Bachelor's Degree in Engineering" for the posts in Commercial and Operations.
- (vi)Explanation regarding Work Experience: *Refer Note (vi) below for details of acceptable experience
Explanation regarding Work Experience
Experience should be from Central or State Government or Public Sector Undertakings or Large Private Sector Organizations or Institutions or company of repute.
Large Private Sector Organizations or Institutions or Company of repute shall include any one of the following:
- (a)Listed companies (which would mean and include companies listed on National Stock Exchange or Group A or B of Bombay Stock Exchange) - corresponding to the years of experience.
- (b)Experience acquired from Organization or Institution or Companies with more than 250 employees working for the company excluding the manpower supplied on contract basis - corresponding to the years of experience.
- (c)Experience acquired from Organization or Institution or Companies having an annual turnover of more than Rs. 250 crores in the financial years (corresponding to the years of experience). Large Law firms shall include such Law firm having annual turnover of more than Rs. 10 crores in the financial years (corresponding to the years of experience).
AAI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit & Relaxation
Maximum age 32 years as on 07.09.2026
Maximum age 27 years as on 07.09.2026
Relaxation in Age
- (a)Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Vacancies reserved for OBC category are meant for candidates belonging to 'Non-Creamy Layer' as per the guidelines of Govt. of India on the subject.
- (b)Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for PwBD candidates with permanent disability only where post is identified suitable for relevant category of disability, supported by the Certificate of Disability issued on or before 07.09.2026 by the Competent Authority.
- (c)Ex-serviceman and Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service Commissioned Officers who have rendered at least five years military services and have been released-
- (1)on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency; OR
- (2)on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment shall be allowed maximum relaxation of 05 years in the upper age limit.
- (d)Upper age limit is relaxable by maximum 10 years for candidates who are in regular service of AAI and have completed their probation on initial appointment.
- (e)The date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination certificates will only be accepted. No subsequent requests for change in date of birth will be entertained.
Remuneration
(i) PAY SCALE (IDA)
(ii) EMOLUMENTS
(iii) Pay protection
Pay protection will be provided to eligible candidates who will be coming through proper channel from other CPSEs/ State PSUs/ Government Departments immediately before joining AAI. Such pay protection will be provided as per DPE Guidelines.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process may include one or more of the following stages:
Candidates must qualify in each stage to move to the next phase.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before applying:
How to Apply
Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned in the Advertisement. Furnishing of wrong/false information will be a disqualification and AAI will not be responsible for any consequence of furnishing of such wrong/false information.
Candidates are advised to read the following instructions carefully before applying online and also all the instructions given on main instruction page of the online application:
Before starting to fill up the online application, the candidates should keep at hand the following details/documents/information:
Valid E-mail id and Mobile Number: The E-mail ID and Mobile Number entered in the online application form should remain active until the recruitment process is completed. No change in E-mail ID/Mobile Number will be allowed once registered. All correspondence regarding this recruitment shall be made on the registered E-mail ID/AAI website, including intimation to download Admit Card for Computer Based Test and Call Letter for Application Verification/Interview/Subsequent Tests, if shortlisted and Offer Letter, if selected.(In case candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID/ Mobile Number, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID and obtain a Mobile Number before applying online and must maintain that email account and mobile number.)
Specifications & Uploading of Images
Uploading of scanned images of his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand‐written declaration should be as per the specifications given below:
(i) Photograph image (4.5 cm * 3.5 cm)
- (a)Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture (not more than 3 months old).
- (b)Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light‐coloured, preferably white background.
- (c)Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face.
- (d)If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows.
- (e)If you have to use flash, ensure there's no \"red‐eye\".
- (f)If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly seen.
- (g)Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it must not cover your face.
- (h)File type: jpg / jpeg
- (i)Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred).
- (j)Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb.
- (k)Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution, no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.
(ii) Photograph Capture
- (a)In addition to the above photograph, candidates will also be required to capture and upload their live photograph either using webcam or mobile phone.
- (b)On selecting “Capture Photo” option, candidates’ webcam will be activated allowing them to click their picture, which will get auto uploaded in the application form.
- (c)On selecting “Click here to scan” option, candidates can use their mobile phone to scan the QR code, which will redirect to a website, allowing to click photographs on their mobile phone. On selecting the taken picture, photograph will get auto uploaded in the application form.
- (d)Do’s of photo capture:
- Ensure the photo is captured against a light coloured, preferably white background and there is adequate light
- Look straight at the webcam/camera
- Photograph should be of passport size
- (e)Don’ts of photo capture:
- Small size photograph not to be clicked/uploaded
- Coloured glasses or sunglasses/ cap should not be worn
- Shadow on face/ not facing the camera/ distorted face/ face covered with mask/ blurred image
- Photo not taken in dark/improper background
(iii) Signature, left thumb impression and hand‐written declaration image
- (a)Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall not be accepted.
- (b)The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black ink pen.
- Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
- Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and 20kb ‐ 50kb for left thumb impression.
- Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb
- (c)The applicant has to put his/her left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue ink (should be properly scanned and not smudged).
- File type: jpg / jpeg
- Dimensions: 240x240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3cm*3cm (Width*Height)
- File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
- If a candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for applying.
- (d)The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink pen.
- File type: jpg / jpeg
- Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10 cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
- File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB
Hand-written Declaration Text:
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
- The above‐mentioned hand‐written declaration has to be in the candidate’s hand writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration typed and put their left‐hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and upload the document as per specifications.)
- (e)The signature, left thumb impression and the hand‐written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
- (f)If the Applicant’s signature on the Attendance Sheet or Call letter, signed at the time of the examination/any other stage of recruitment, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be disqualified.
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