Opening Overview
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT for the recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines. A total of 389 tentative vacancies are available for eligible Indian nationals. Online applications will be accepted from 08/08/2026 to 07/09/2026 through the AAI website.
Post Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Post Name | Managers and Junior Executives in Various Disciplines |
| Total Vacancies | 389 tentative posts |
| Qualification | Relevant Bachelor’s, Master’s, professional qualification and experience as specified for each post |
| Last Date | 07/09/2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 08/08/2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 07/09/2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification and Experience | 07/09/2026 |
| Tentative Computer Based Test Date | To be announced on the AAI website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC and EWS candidates | ₹1,000 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women and eligible AAI Apprentices | ₹0 |
The fee is inclusive of GST and must be paid through online mode only. Payment can be made using debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards or mobile wallets. Applicable bank transaction charges shall be borne by the candidate. The fee once paid will not be refunded, except for eligible duplicate payments after the application closing date.
Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on 07/09/2026.
- Manager: Maximum 32 years.
- Junior Executive: Maximum 27 years.
- SC/ST candidates: Upper-age relaxation of 5 years.
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: Upper-age relaxation of 3 years.
- PwBD candidates: Upper-age relaxation of 10 years for posts identified as suitable for the relevant disability category.
- Eligible ex-servicemen and commissioned officers: Maximum relaxation of 5 years.
- Eligible regular AAI employees who have completed probation: Maximum relaxation of 10 years.
- The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary Examination certificate will be accepted.
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Total | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager (Engineering-Civil) | 145 | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 | A: 0, B: 3, C: 2, D & E: 3 |
| 2 | Manager (Engineering-Electrical) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | A: 0, B: 1, C: 0, D & E: 1 |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | 34 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 | A: 2, B: 1, C: 1, D & E: 0 |
| 4 | Manager (Information Technology) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | A: 1, B: 0, C: 0, D & E: 1 |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | A: 0, B: 0, C: 0, D & E: 1 |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | None indicated |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | None indicated |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | 28 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 | A: 1, B: 0, C: 0, D & E: 0 |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | A: 1, B: 0, C: 0, D & E: 0 |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | None indicated |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | None indicated |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | A: 1, B: 0, C: 1, D & E: 0 |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | None indicated |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 5 | A: 1, B: 1, C: 0, D & E: 1 |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | A: 0, B: 0, C: 0, D & E: 1 |
| Total | 389 |
The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased at the discretion of AAI. Vacancies shown in square brackets in the notification represent unfilled PwBD vacancies from previous recruitment.
Eligibility / Qualification
| Post | Educational Qualification | Required Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering-Civil) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering | 3 years of post-qualification experience in Civil Engineering |
| Manager (Engineering-Electrical) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering | 3 years of post-qualification experience in Electrical Engineering |
| Manager (Finance) | MBA or PG Diploma in Management with Finance specialization, Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst | 3 years in Finance and Accounts, including experience with ERP such as SAP |
| Manager (Information Technology) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT or Electronics, or full-time MCA | 3 years in database management, data centre operations, networking, ERP management, data analytics, software application development as Team Lead, or web development and maintenance as Team Lead |
| Manager (Architecture) | Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture and registration with the Council of Architecture | 3 years in Architecture |
| Manager (Law) | Professional Law Degree through a 3-year regular course after graduation or a 5-year integrated regular course after 10+2; must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India | 3 years in Law |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Fire Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Automobile Engineering | 3 years in Fire Services |
| Manager (Operations) | Science graduate with full-time regular 2-year MBA, or full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering | 3 years in Airport Operations such as airside operations, terminal management, airline operations or ground handling operations |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate with full-time regular 2-year MBA in Marketing, or full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering | 3 years in Marketing, Sales, Business Development, Real Estate Leasing, Contracts or Procurement |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Post Graduate in Mathematical Statistics, Operations Research, Statistics, Applied Statistics, Economics with Statistics, or Mathematics with Statistics from a UGC-recognized university | 3 years in Economics, Statistics or Operations Research |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | Full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication, Journalism or Literature, along with a Post Graduate Degree or full-time regular 2-year Diploma in Journalism, Mass Media or Mass Communication | 3 years in Corporate Communication or Public Relations, including content creation, media planning, press relations, branding and event management |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | MBA or PG Diploma in Management with Finance specialization, Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant or Chartered Financial Analyst | No experience required |
| Junior Executive (Law) | Professional Law Degree through a 3-year regular course after graduation or a 5-year integrated regular course after 10+2; must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India | No experience required |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | Science graduate with full-time regular 2-year MBA, or full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering | No experience required |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering, or Master’s in Geography, Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems, Geo-informatics or Geomatics | No experience required |
Degrees, diplomas, certificates and membership examinations must be from recognized universities or institutions. Open and Distance Learning qualifications from UGC-recognized universities or AICTE-approved courses may be considered wherever applicable. Law qualifications must be from an institute or university recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Candidates applying for Manager and Junior Executive Operations must possess a valid Light Motor Vehicle driving licence. Temporary or learner licences will not be accepted. Manager (Fire Services) candidates must produce a valid permanent Light Motor Vehicle licence during Application Verification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (objective type) for all posts.
- Application Verification for shortlisted candidates.
- Subsequent tests, wherever applicable.
- Interview for Post Codes 1 to 11.
- Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test for Manager (Fire Services).
- Medical examination, document verification and background or character verification.
- Final merit-based provisional selection based on CBT and interview performance, wherever applicable, subject to qualifying all prescribed tests and fulfilling eligibility conditions.
There will be no negative marking for wrong answers in the Computer Based Test. The CBT will be bilingual in Hindi and English, except for language tests. The syllabus will be published separately under the syllabus section of the relevant AAI recruitment advertisement.
For Manager (Fire Services), the Physical Endurance Test includes running, casualty carrying, pole climbing, rope climbing and full ladder climbing and descending. Selected candidates for this post will undergo training and must execute a surety bond of ₹5,00,000 to serve AAI until three years after completion of training.
Exam Pattern
| Examination | Details |
|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | Objective-type examination for all posts |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Language | Hindi and English, except language tests |
| Exam Centres | Various major cities across India |
| Additional Assessment | Application Verification, interview and post-specific tests wherever applicable |
The detailed subject-wise syllabus and test structure will be uploaded by AAI under the Syllabus section of Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
Salary / Pay Scale
| Post | Pay Scale | Approximate CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager, Group A, E-3 Level | ₹60,000 - 3% - ₹1,80,000 | Approximately ₹21 lakh per annum |
| Junior Executive, Group B, E-1 Level | ₹40,000 - 3% - ₹1,40,000 | Approximately ₹14 lakh per annum |
In addition to basic pay, employees will receive Dearness Allowance, perks at 35% of basic pay, HRA and benefits such as CPF, gratuity, social security schemes and medical benefits according to AAI rules. Eligible candidates joining through proper channel from other CPSEs, State PSUs or Government Departments may receive pay protection as per DPE guidelines.
Important Instructions
- Only Indian nationals fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions may apply.
- All eligibility conditions, including age, qualification and experience, will be assessed as on 07/09/2026.
- The final result or marks sheet for the required qualification must have been issued on or before the cut-off date.
- OBC (NCL) candidates must produce a valid Central Government-format OBC certificate issued during Financial Year 2026-27. State OBC certificates and certificates issued for educational admission will not be accepted for reservation.
- EWS candidates must produce a valid EWS certificate for Financial Year 2026-27.
- SC/ST certificates must be issued by the competent authority on or before 07/09/2026.
- PwBD candidates must produce a valid disability certificate issued on or before 07/09/2026 in the prescribed Central Government format through the Swavalamban or UDID Portal.
- Candidates applying for multiple posts must submit a separate registration and pay the applicable fee separately for each post.
- Candidates already employed with the Central or State Government, autonomous bodies or PSUs must produce a No Objection Certificate during Application Verification or Interview.
- Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
- Candidates must regularly check the AAI website and registered email, including the spam folder, for admit cards, call letters, test updates and offer letters.
- Original certificates, identity proof and one set of self-attested photocopies must be produced during Application Verification or Interview.
- Candidates using a scribe or compensatory time must indicate this in the online application and bring the prescribed medical certificates and undertakings to the examination centre. Compensatory time will be 20 minutes per hour of examination for eligible candidates who opt for it during application.
- Medical examination expenses will be borne by the candidate. Colour blindness or night blindness is a rejection criterion for all advertised posts except Post Codes 3 and 12, subject to applicable PwBD suitability provisions.
- Applicants must upload a recent photograph, live photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration according to the specifications in the notification. The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English.
- False information, forged documents, impersonation, use of unfair means, canvassing or carrying prohibited electronic devices may lead to rejection of candidature and other legal or disciplinary action.