Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Notification PDF on 22nd July 2026 for the recruitment of 379 vacancies for Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines. Online applications from interested and eligible candidates are invited from 8th August to 7th September 2026. Candidates should go through the complete article for detailed information such as vacancies, eligibility, selection process, etc.
AAI Junior Executive & Manager Notification 2026 PDF Out
The official link to download the AAI Notification PDF under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT has been activated by 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 can download the advertisement from the AAI official website or the direct link shared in the article.
AAI Recruitment 2026- Highlights
| AAI Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Managers and Junior Executives |
| Vacancies | 379 |
| Advt. No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR‐CBT |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 8th August to 7th September 2026 |
| Application Fee | All Categories – Rs. 1000/- |
| Selection Process | CBT Exam Interview/ Physical Exam (Post-wise) |
| Ofiicial Website | https://www.aai.aero/ |
AAI Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
Candidates should keep a check on all important events related to AAI Recruitment 2026 to avoid missing any deadlines. The online application process will begin on 8th August 2026, and the application process will remain active till 7th September 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 22nd July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 8th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7th September 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 7th September 2026 |
AAI Junior Executive & Manager Vacancy 2026
There are a total of 379 vacancies to be recruited for Manager and Junior Executives posts in various disciplines. Out of the total vacancies, height vacancies are released for Manager (Engg‐Civil) posts, followed by Junior Executive (Operations).
| 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 | – |
What is the Eligibility Criteria for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 27/32 Years and have completed Graduation Post/ Grdautaion/ B.E./B. Tech to be eligible to apply online for AAI Junior Executive & Manager Vacancy 2026.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil + 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | Candidates must have completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical + 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
AAI Junior Executive Application Form 2026
AAI Recruitment 2026 online application process will begin on 8th August 2026 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. Candidates must keep important documents handy while completing the online form.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
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 through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Category | Rs. 1000/‐ |
What is the AAI Selection Process 2026?
The selection process for Managers and Junior Executives posts is based on the following stages.
- Computer-Based Test (Objective Type)
- Application Verification/ Subsequent Tests (For Manager posts)
- Interview (For Manager posts)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (Manager (Fire Services)) followed by Document Verification
- For the posts of Manager (Airport Operations) and Junior Executive (Airport Operations), a Light Motor Vehicle License is important. Temporary/ Learning License will not be accepted
- Candidates shortlisted for the post of Manager (Fire Services) shall be required to produce a valid Permanent Light Motor Vehicle License
AAI Junior Executive Salary 2026
Candidates appointed for 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 |
| Manager [Group – A, E‐3 level] | Rs. 60000/- ‐ 3% ‐ 180000/- |
| Junior Executive [Group ‐ B, E‐1 level] | Rs. 40000/- ‐ 3% ‐ 140000/- |
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