AAI Recruitment 2026 Out for 389 Junior Executive & Manager Vacancies, Apply Before 7 Sept
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Airports Authority of India (AAI) aims to fill a total of 389 vacancies for junior executive & manager posts in various disciplines, including civil engineering, electrical engineering, fire services, law, finance, and more. The selection process for released vacancies includes the CBT Exam followed by Interview/Physical Exam (Post-wise).
The online application process for AAI Recruitment 2026 is ongoing on the official website https://aai.aero. Interested candidates holding the required eligibility can submit their duly filled application form till 7th September 2026. Check complete details such as vacancy, important dates, eligibility, selection process, and other details from the article.
AAI Recruitment 2026
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a Government of India public sector enterprise with Mini Ratna Category-I status, which is responsible for developing, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure across the country. For this year, AAI is going to fill 389 vacancies for junior executives and managers in various disciplines and departments.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Junior Executive and Manager |
| Vacancies | 389 |
| Advt. No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR‐CBT |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Last Registration Date | 7th September 2026 |
| Application Fee | UR - Rs. 1000/- SC, ST, PwBD, Women – Nil |
| Selection Process | CBT Exam Interview/Physical Exam (Post-wise) |
| Salary | Manager - Rs. 60000/- ‐ 3% ‐ 180000/- Junior Executive - Rs 40000/- ‐ 3% ‐ 140000/- |
| Official Website | https://www.aai.aero/ |
AAI Junior Executive & Manager Notification 2026 PDF
AAI Notification Advt PDF No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT has been released on the official website of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at https://www.aai.aero/. The notification has all important dates, number of vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, and much more. Candidates are advised to read the full details before applying.
AAI Recruitment Notification 2026 PDF (Official) – Download Here
AAI Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
As per the schedule, the online application and fee submission process for AAI recruitment has started, and the last date to complete the application form is 7th September 2026. Furthermore, the exam dates, once announced, will be notified here.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22nd July 2026 |
| AAI Apply Online Starts | 8th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 7th September 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
AAI Junior Executive & Manager Vacancy 2026
AAI Notification 2026 has been released, announcing 389 vacancies to be recruited for manager and junior executive posts in the Airport Authority of India for various disciplines. The category-wise vacancies for each post are shared below.
- Manager – 260 vacancies
- Junior Executive – 129 vacancies
| Post Name | Total | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 | 04 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 01 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 | 19 | 03 | 07 | 04 | 01 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 05 | 05 | - | - | - | - |
| Manager (Architecture) | 04 | 03 | - | 01 | - | - |
| Manager (Law) | 02 | 02 | - | - | - | - |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 08 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 | 13 | 02 | 07 | 04 | 02 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 09 | 06 | - | 02 | 01 | - |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 01 | 01 | - | - | - | - |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 | 02 | - | - | - | - |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 13 | 06 | 06 | 05 | 06 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 06 | 05 | - | - | 01 | - |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 35 | 07 | 21 | 11 | 05 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 | 05 | - | 02 | 01 | - |
| Total | 389 | 183 | 38 | 91 | 51 | 26 |
Eligibility Criteria for the AAI Junior Executive & Manager
The eligibility criteria for all posts are different. Candidates must check the required educational qualifications and age limit before applying.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology plus 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in engineering/technology in electrical plus 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Finance) | Must possess MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CFA + 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Information Technology) | Passed B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA + 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Architecture) | Candidates must have completed a bachelor's degree in architecture (registered with Council of Architecture) + 3 years' experience |
| Manager (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (3 or 5 years) + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Fire Services) | B.E./B.Tech in Fire/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Operations) | Science Graduate with MBA or B.E./B.Tech + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate with MBA (Marketing) or B.E./B.Tech + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Post Graduate in Statistics / Operations Research / Mathematics with Statistics / Economics + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication / Journalism / Literature + PG Degree/Diploma + 3 years experience |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | Must have completed MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CFA |
| Junior Executive (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (3 or 5 years) |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | Science Graduate with MBA or B.E./B.Tech |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Master's in Science in Geography/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/Geomatics |
Age Limit (As on 7/09/2026)
- Manager - 18 to 32 years
- Junior Executive - 18 to 27 years
| Categoy | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years |
Is Experience Required for AAI Manager Recruitment 2026?
Yes, for Manager posts 3 years of experience is required to the related field or disciplines.
AAI Apply Online Form 2026
The online application portal for accepting the application form for AAI Recruitment 2026 has started at the official website, https://www.aai.aero/. Candidates should complete the registration, upload the required documents, pay the application fee, and submit the form. Make sure to complete the application form on or before the last date i.e. 7th September 2026, to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
AAI Apply Online 2026- Click to Check
AAI Application Fee 2026
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed application fee of Rs. 1000/- while submitting the online application form. The fee will be paid through an online payment gateway using debit cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), credit cards, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards/mobile wallets.
Candidates from SC, ST, PwBD, Women candidates, and AAI Apprentices who have completed 1 year of apprenticeship training in AAI are exempted from paying the application fee.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All Category | Rs. 1000/‐ |
Documents Required for Application Form
- Passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Educational certificates
- Experience certificate (where applicable)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD)
- Valid email ID and mobile number
- Identity proof
How to Apply Online for AAI Recruitment 2026?
- Go to the official website of the Airports Authority of India (AAI): https://aai.aero/.
- On the homepage, click on the Careers option.
- Click on the recruitment advert. of “Direct Recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines under Advt. No: 12/2026/CHQ/DR‐CBT”.
- Click on the registration link appearing against the notification.
- Fill the registration form by providing personal details, including name, valid mobile number, email ID, and other details.
- Fill out the application form and provide educational and other details.
- Upload the requisite documents like a passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed dimensions.
- Pay the required application fee as per category through online mode.
- Download the AAI Application Form 2026 and take a printout for future reference.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for manager and junior executive posts is based on the following stages.
| Post Name | Selection Stages |
|---|---|
| Manager Posts (except Fire Services) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Interview Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Driving Test Physical Endurance Test (PET) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Junior Executive Posts | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Document Verification Medical Examination |
- For the posts of Manager (Airport Operations) and Junior Executive (Airport Operations), a light motor vehicle licence is important. A temporary licence will not be accepted
- Candidates shortlisted for the post of Manager (Fire Services) shall be required to produce a valid permanent light motor vehicle licence
- Candidates applying for Manager (Fire Services) must qualify the Physical Endurance Test (PET), which includes running, casualty carrying (lifting and carrying a sandbag), pole climbing, rope climbing, and full ladder climbing & descending.
AAI Junior Executive Exam Structure 2026
The AAI Junior Executive Exam will be conducted for a total of 150 marks, and candidates have to complete the exam in 2 hours. There is no negative marking on the exam. The computer-based test will be bilingual, i.e., Hindi and English, except for the language test.
| Subjects | No. of questions/marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 40/ 40 |
120 minutes |
| General Awareness | 35/ 35 | |
| English Comprehension | 35/ 35 | |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40/ 40 | |
| Total | 150/ 150 |
AAI Junior Executive Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 - Click to Check
AAI Junior Executive & Manager Salary
Candidates appointed as junior executives are entitled to several allowances and benefits, including Dearness Allowance (DA), Perks at 35% of the Basic Pay, House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible allowances. The approximate CTC for the post of Junior Executive would be Rs.14 lakhs per annum and for the post of Manager would be Rs. 21 lakhs per annum.
| Posts Name | Pay Scale | Approximate CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager [Group- A, E-3 level] | Rs. 60000/- ‐ 3% ‐ 180000/- | Rs. 21 lakh |
| Junior Executive [Group- B, E‐1 level] | Rs 40000/- ‐ 3% ‐ 140000/- | Rs. 14 lakh |