AAI Recruitment 2026: Notification Out for 389 Junior Executive & Manager Posts, Apply Online from 8 August

Introduction to AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026

Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the official notification for the recruitment of 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts across 15 disciplines under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. This is a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category-1 opening that lets aspirants join the national airport management body in engineering, finance, IT, law, operations and several other streams, with postings anywhere in India.

The online application window runs from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026 on the official portal, aai.aero. Candidates should confirm their discipline-specific eligibility before applying and keep tracking the latest govt jobs notifications so they do not miss the exam schedule and admit card updates.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Overview

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure across the country. It manages airports and air navigation services over Indian airspace, making its Manager and Junior Executive roles central to the safe and efficient running of India's aviation network. These posts offer a stable central-PSU career with structured pay, allowances and pan-India exposure.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview

Before reading the detailed sections below, use this at-a-glance table to check the headline facts of the recruitment. The drive fills 389 posts — 260 Manager vacancies across 11 disciplines and 129 Junior Executive vacancies across 4 disciplines.

AAI Recruitment 2026 At a Glance

Expert insight: With Manager (Engg-Civil) alone accounting for 145 of the 389 seats and Junior Executive (Operations) offering 79, civil-engineering and operations aspirants have the widest chance this cycle, while single-digit disciplines such as IT, Architecture, Law and Corporate Planning will see sharply higher competition per seat.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

A total of 389 vacancies are available across 11 Manager disciplines and 4 Junior Executive disciplines. The post-wise and category-wise breakup is given below.

The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at AAI's discretion. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) vacancies are included within the above totals, and some posts also carry unfilled PwBD backlog vacancies from earlier cycles, as indicated in the official notification.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

The discipline-wise educational qualification and experience are detailed below. Posts with different eligibility are listed separately, so check the exact row for the post you plan to apply for.

• Manager (Engg-Civil): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil, plus 3 years' experience in Civil Engineering.
• Manager (Engg-Elect): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical, plus 3 years' experience in Electrical Engineering.
• Manager (Finance): MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/Cost Accountant/Chartered Accountant/CFA, plus 3 years in Finance & Accounts with ERP (e.g., SAP) experience.
• Manager (Information Technology): Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science/Computer Engineering/IT/Electronics, OR full-time MCA, plus 3 years at Team Lead level in Database Management/Data Centre Operations/ERP/Data Analytics/Software or Web Development.
• Manager (Architecture): Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, registered with the Council of Architecture, plus 3 years in Architecture.
• Manager (Law): Professional Degree in Law (3-year regular course after graduation or 5-year integrated course after 10+2), eligible for Bar Council of India enrolment, plus 3 years in Law.
• Manager (Fire Services): Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Fire/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, plus 3 years in Fire Services.
• Manager (Operations): Graduate in Science with a full-time regular 2-year MBA, OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, plus 3 years in Airport Operations (Airside/Terminal/Airline Operations/Ground Handling).
• Manager (Commercial): Graduate with a full-time regular 2-year MBA (Marketing), OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, plus 3 years in Marketing/Sales/Business Development/Real Estate Leasing/Contracts & Procurement.
• Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services): Post Graduate in Mathematical Statistics/Operation Research/Statistics/Applied Statistics/Economics with Statistics/Mathematics with Statistics from a UGC-recognised university, plus 3 years in Economics/Statistics/Operation Research.
• Manager (Corporate Communications): Full-time Bachelor's Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Literature (Hindi/English) with a Post Graduate Degree or 2-year full-time Diploma in Journalism/Mass Media/Mass Communication, plus 3 years in Corporate Communication/Public Relations.
• Junior Executive (Finance): MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance)/Cost Accountant/Chartered Accountant/CFA. Experience: Nil.
• Junior Executive (Law): Professional Degree in Law (3-year regular or 5-year integrated), eligible for Bar Council of India enrolment. Experience: Nil.
• Junior Executive (Operations): Graduate in Science with a full-time regular 2-year MBA, OR full-time Bachelor's Degree in Engineering. Experience: Nil.
• Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil, OR Master's in Science in Geography, OR Master's in Remote Sensing & GIS, OR Master's in Geo-informatics, OR Master's in Geomatics. Experience: Nil.

Candidates with a "Bachelor's Degree in Technology" may apply against the "Bachelor's Degree in Engineering" qualification for Commercial and Operations posts. Degrees/Diplomas acquired via Open and Distance mode from UGC-recognised universities or AICTE-approved courses are valid wherever applicable.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

All eligibility, including age, is reckoned as on the cut-off date of 7 September 2026. Use the table below to verify whether you meet the upper age limit for your post category before applying.

* Candidates born on or after this date satisfy the upper age limit for their respective category.

Age relaxation (over and above the upper age limit): SC/ST — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; PwBD with permanent disability in identified suitable categories — 10 years; Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years' military service — 5 years; and candidates in regular AAI service who have completed probation — up to 10 years.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee of Rs 1,000 (inclusive of GST) is payable through online mode only and is non-refundable. Candidates can apply for multiple posts with separate registration and separate fee payment for each post.

Fee can be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. Duplicate payments will be refunded after the closing date.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Salary and Pay Scale

Selected candidates draw an IDA pay scale plus Dearness Allowance, Perks at 35% of Basic Pay, HRA, CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes and Medical benefits as per AAI Rules. Pay protection applies as per DPE Guidelines for candidates joining from other CPSEs/State PSUs/Government Departments through proper channel.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection is based on the following stages, applied as relevant to each post:

• Computer Based Test (Objective Type) for all posts, with no negative marking for wrong answers. The test is bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the language test itself.
• Application Verification / Subsequent Tests for all posts.
• Interview for all Manager posts (Post Codes 1 to 11).
• For Manager (Fire Services), application verification is followed by a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test (Running, Casualty Carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, and Ladder Climbing & Descending); only qualifiers proceed to the interview.
• For Manager and Junior Executive (Airport Operations), a valid Light Motor Vehicle License is essential (temporary/learning license not accepted).

The indicative exam pattern for Junior Executive is 150 questions for 150 marks over 120 minutes, covering General Intelligence & Reasoning (40), General Awareness (35), English Comprehension (35) and Quantitative Aptitude (40). Final selection is based on a merit list drawn from the Computer Based Test and interview scores (wherever applicable). Colour blindness and/or night blindness is a rejection criterion for all posts except Finance (Post Code 3) and Junior Executive Finance (Post Code 12).

How to Apply for AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the official website, www.aai.aero, and go to the "CAREERS" tab.
2. Keep ready a valid email ID, mobile number, and scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
3. Click the registration link against the "Direct Recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives" advertisement and complete the registration.
4. Fill in the online application form with accurate personal, educational and experience details.
5. Upload all required documents as per the eligibility criteria for the post.
6. Pay the application fee of Rs 1,000 online (if applicable) through the integrated payment gateway.
7. Verify all details carefully before final submission, as no changes are possible afterwards.
8. Take a printout of the e-Receipt and the submitted application form for your own record.

Regularly check your registered email (including the spam folder) and the AAI website for the admit card and further updates.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Documents Required

Keep the following ready in the prescribed format before starting the online application:

• Scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per specifications.
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
• Caste Certificate [SC/ST/OBC(NCL)], valid for FY 2026-27, where applicable.
• EWS Certificate, valid for FY 2026-27, where applicable.
• Disability Certificate (generated through the Swavalamban/UDID portal) for PwBD candidates.
• Discharge Certificate for Ex-servicemen candidates.
• Experience Certificate and supporting documents proving the nature and duration of work experience.
• Apprentice Certificate from AAI, where applicable.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, for candidates already working in a Central/State Government body, Autonomous Body or PSU.

AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Preparation Focus

Because the Computer Based Test carries no negative marking, attempting every question is the smart baseline strategy — but merit lists in single-digit disciplines like IT, Architecture and Law will hinge on accuracy and speed, not just attempt count. For the Junior Executive pattern, General Awareness rewards steady daily reading, so aspirants should build the habit early with daily current affairs and reinforce the enduring facts through Static GK. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning together account for 80 of the 150 marks, making them the highest-yield areas to drill, while regular practice on a daily current affairs quiz helps convert reading into recall under time pressure.

AAI Manager (Fire Services) Recruitment 2026 Specific Requirements

The Fire Services stream carries the most demanding selection path. Beyond the Computer Based Test and application verification, candidates must clear a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test before the interview. Selected candidates must undergo training and execute a Surety Bond of Rs 5 lakh to serve AAI for 3 years after completing training. A valid permanent Light Motor Vehicle License is required.

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