AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 389 Posts | Apply Online @ aai.aero
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise and Mini Ratna Category-1 Status organization, has released the official notification for the recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines. A total of 389 vacancies have been announced for 15 different posts including Manager (Engg-Civil), Manager (Finance), Junior Executive (Operations), and Junior Executive (Finance) among others.
Eligible and interested Indian Nationals can apply online through the official AAI website www.aai.aero from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying and ensure they meet all eligibility criteria.
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About Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise constituted by an Act of Parliament. AAI 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 and is one of the premier organizations in the aviation sector.
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Recruitment Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Post Level | Manager (Group-A, E-3) & Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1) |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Job Location | Anywhere in India |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, Application Verification, Interview (for Manager posts), Physical Tests (for Fire Services) |
| Official Website | https://www.aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 08 August 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 07 September 2026 |
| Tentative Date of Computer Based Test | Will be announced on AAI Website |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Post Name | Total Vacancies | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST |
| 1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | 34 | 19 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| 4 | Manager (Information Technology) | 05 | 05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | 04 | 03 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 0 |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 08 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | 28 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | 09 | 06 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 01 | 01 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 | 02 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 13 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 06 | 05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 35 | 0 | 7 | 21 | 11 |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 | 05 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Educational Qualification & Experience
Manager Posts (Post Code 1 to 11):
- Post Code 1 (Engg-Civil): Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering + 3 years post-qualification experience
- Post Code 2 (Engg-Elect): Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering + 3 years post-qualification experience
- Post Code 3 (Finance): MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CFA + 3 years experience
- Post Code 4 (IT): B.E/B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or MCA + 3 years experience
- Post Code 5 (Architecture): Bachelor's in Architecture (Registered with COA) + 3 years experience
- Post Code 6 (Law): Professional Degree in Law (3-year or 5-year) + 3 years experience + Bar Council Enrollment
- Post Code 7 (Fire Services): B.E/B.Tech in Fire/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering + 3 years experience in Fire Services
- Post Code 8 (Operations): Graduate in Science + MBA OR B.E/B.Tech + 3 years experience in Airport Operations
- Post Code 9 (Commercial): Graduate + MBA (Marketing) OR B.E/B.Tech + 3 years experience in Marketing/Sales/Business Development
- Post Code 10 (Corporate Planning): PG in Mathematical Statistics/Operation Research/Statistics/Applied Statistics + 3 years experience
- Post Code 11 (Corporate Communications): Bachelor's in Mass Communication/Journalism + PG Diploma in Journalism/Mass Media + 3 years experience
- Post Code 12 (Finance): MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CFA (No experience required)
- Post Code 13 (Law): Professional Degree in Law (3-year or 5-year) + Bar Council Enrollment (No experience required)
- Post Code 14 (Operations): Graduate in Science + MBA OR B.E/B.Tech (No experience required)
- Post Code 15 (Survey & Cartography): B.E/B.Tech in Civil OR M.Sc in Geography/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geoinformatics/Geomatics (No experience required)
Age Limit (As on 07 September 2026)
- Manager Posts: Maximum 32 Years
- Junior Executive Posts: Maximum 27 Years
- SC/ST Candidates: 05 Years
- OBC (NCL) Candidates: 03 Years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 Years
- Ex-Servicemen: 05 Years
- AAI Regular Employees (who completed probation): 10 Years
Salary & Benefits
Pay Scale:
- Manager [Group-A, E-3 Level]: ₹60,000 - 3% - ₹1,80,000
- Junior Executive [Group-B, E-1 Level]: ₹40,000 - 3% - ₹1,40,000
- Junior Executive: ₹14 Lakhs per annum
- Manager: ₹21 Lakhs per annum
- Dearness Allowance
- Perks @ 35% of Basic Pay
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes
- Medical Benefits
- Pay Protection for candidates from CPSEs/State PSUs/Government Departments (as per DPE Guidelines)
Physical Measurement Standards for Manager (Fire Services) - Post Code 7
| Parameter | Male Candidates | Female Candidates |
| Minimum Height | 167 cms | 157 cms |
| Minimum Weight | 55 kgs | 45 kgs |
| Chest (Normal) | 81 cms (Min expansion: 5 cms) | Not Applicable |
- Distant Vision: 6/6 with each eye without glasses
- Near Vision: N-5 with each eye without glasses
- Colour Vision: Normal as determined by Ischihara's Chart
- Night Blindness: Absent
- Field of Vision: Each eye should have full field of vision as determined by confrontation test
- Refractive Error: No refractive error is acceptable
- Hearing: Normal
- Speech: Normal
- Relaxation of 3 cms in height (both Male & Female candidates) and chest measurements (only for Male candidates) and proportionate relaxation in weight will be allowed to hilly area candidates on production of bonafide Certificates.
- Minimum chest expansion must be 5 cms (for Male candidates).
- No other relaxation will be allowed to any other category.
- Knocking knee, bow legs, degree of squint, flat footed, physical deformity
- Suffering from chronic disease
- Any major operation by virtue of which physical fitness to work in Fire Service has been impaired
Physical Endurance Test Standards for Manager (Fire Services) - Post Code 7
Physical Endurance Test will include 05 tests (100 m running, Lifting and carrying sandbag, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing and Full Ladder Climbing & Descending) carried out in sequence. Minimum qualifying marks for Physical Endurance Test for both male and female candidates shall be 60 out of 100.
Physical Endurance Test for Male Candidates:
| Item | Maximum Marks | Timing/Performance Standards |
| 100 meters Running | 20 | Up to 12 seconds (Full Marks) | 18 seconds (Passing Limit) |
| Lifting & carrying 50kg sandbag (50 meters) | 20 | Up to 12 seconds (Full Marks) | 40 seconds (Passing Limit) |
| Pole Climbing (8 meters) - Total timing 30 sec | 35 | Full Height (35 marks) | 1/3 Height (Minimum qualifying) |
| Rope Climbing (8 meters) - Total timing 20 sec | 18 | Full Height (18 marks) | 1/3 Height (Minimum qualifying) |
| Full Ladder Climbing & Descending | 14 | Full Height (14 marks) | 90 seconds (Passing Limit) |
- On exceeding 16 seconds in 100 meters running
- On exceeding 40 seconds in carrying 50kg sandbag to 50 meters
- Pole climbing below 1/3 height in 30 seconds
- Rope climbing below 1/3 height in 20 seconds
- On exceeding 90 seconds in full ladder climbing and descending
| Item | Maximum Marks | Timing/Performance Standards |
| 100 meters Running | 20 | Up to 15 seconds (Full Marks) | 19 seconds (Passing Limit) |
| Lifting & carrying 30kg sandbag (50 meters) | 15 | Up to 25 seconds (Full Marks) | 45 seconds (Passing Limit) |
| Pole Climbing (6 meters) - Total timing 30 sec | 25 | Full Height (25 marks) | 1/3 Height (Minimum qualifying) |
| Rope Climbing (6 meters) - Total timing 20 sec | 16 | Full Height (16 marks) | 1/3 Height (Minimum qualifying) |
| Full Ladder Climbing & Descending | 17 | Full Height (17 marks) | 100 seconds (Passing Limit) |
- On exceeding 19 seconds in 100 meters running
- On exceeding 45 seconds in carrying 30kg sandbag to 50 meters
- Pole climbing below 1/3 height in 30 seconds
- Rope climbing below 1/3 height in 20 seconds
- On exceeding 100 seconds in full ladder climbing and descending
- The Physical Endurance Test shall be qualifying in nature and to get qualified, candidate has to score minimum 60 marks in the five (05) prescribed Physical Endurance Tests.
- Physical Measurement Test and Physical Endurance Test are only applicable for Manager (Fire Services) - Post Code 7.
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Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (Objective Type) - No Negative Marking
- Application Verification
- Subsequent Tests (as applicable)
- Interview (for Post Codes 1 to 11 - Manager Posts)
- Physical Measurement Test (Height, Weight, Chest, Eye Sight, Hearing & Speech)
- Physical Endurance Test (5 tests - 100m running, Sandbag carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, Full Ladder Climbing & Descending)
- Only those candidates who qualify the Physical Measurement and Physical Endurance Tests will be allowed to appear for interview
Application Fee
- Application Fee: ₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST)
- Payment Mode: Online Only (Debit Card/Credit Card/Internet Banking/IMPS/Mobile Wallets)
- Exempted Categories: SC/ST/PwBD/Women Candidates & AAI Apprentices (who completed 1 year training)
How to Apply
- Visit the official AAI website: www.aai.aero
- Click on the "CAREERS" tab on the homepage.
- Read the advertisement and instructions carefully.
- Click on the online application link for Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- Register with a valid Email ID and Mobile Number (keep them active throughout the process).
- Fill all personal, educational, and experience details correctly.
- Upload scanned images of:
- Recent Passport Size Photograph (20-50 KB, 200x230 pixels)
- Signature (10-20 KB, 140x60 pixels)
- Left Thumb Impression (20-50 KB, 240x240 pixels)
- Hand-written Declaration (50-100 KB, 800x400 pixels)
- Capture and upload live photograph using webcam/mobile phone.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the e-Receipt and application form for future reference.
Documents Required
- Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets
- Experience Certificates (for Manager posts)
- Caste/Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) issued in FY 2026-27
- Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates) issued on or before 07.09.2026 through UDID Portal
- Discharge Certificate (for Ex-Servicemen candidates)
- No Objection Certificate (for candidates working in Govt./PSUs)
- Valid Light Motor Vehicle License (for Operations and Fire Services posts)
- Valid Email ID and Mobile Number
Important Instructions
- Only Indian Nationals fulfilling eligibility criteria can apply.
- Age, qualification, experience, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on 07.09.2026 (cut-off date).
- Candidates are advised to apply only if the final result of their required qualification has been declared.
- OBC (NCL) Certificate must be issued during Financial Year 2026-27 in the prescribed central government format.
- EWS Certificate must be valid for Financial Year 2026-27.
- PwBD candidates must have disability certificate generated through Swavalamban / UDID Portal.
- Candidates can apply for multiple posts with separate registration and fee for each post.
- No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Computer Based Test.
- Selected candidates will be liable to be posted anywhere in India.
- Court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be at Delhi.
- Computer Based Test will be bilingual (Hindi & English), except language test.
- Colour Blindness and/or night blindness will be a rejection criterion for all posts except Post Codes 3 & 12.
- For Manager (Fire Services) candidates, Heavy Vehicle Driving License must be acquired within two years of induction, failure to do so will make them ineligible for promotion and to draw third annual increment onwards.
- Selected candidates for Manager (Fire Services) will have to execute a Surety Bond of ₹5 Lakhs to serve AAI for a period till 03 years after completion of training.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Detailed Notification (English) | Download PDF |
| Physical Standards Details | Download PDF |
| Apply Online | Available from 08.08.2026 |
| Press Note for Scribe/Compensatory Time | Download PDF |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How many vacancies are announced in AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 389 vacancies have been announced for 15 different posts including Manager and Junior Executive positions in various disciplines.
- The online application process will be open from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. Candidates must submit their applications before the closing date.
- The selection process includes Computer Based Test, Application Verification, Subsequent Tests (as applicable), and Interview (for Manager posts). For Manager (Fire Services), Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test are also conducted.
- For Male: Height 167 cms, Weight 55 kgs, Chest 81 cms with 5 cms expansion. For Female: Height 157 cms, Weight 45 kgs. Eye sight must be 6/6 without glasses, normal colour vision, no night blindness, and normal hearing & speech. Hilly area candidates get 3 cms relaxation in height.
- The application fee is ₹1,000/- (inclusive of GST). SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and AAI Apprentices (who have completed 1 year training) are exempted from payment of fee.
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Contact Details
- Organization: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Address: AAI Corporate Headquarters, Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003
- Website: https://www.aai.aero
- Email: As per official notification
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Disclaimer: This article has been prepared for informational purposes based on the official Airports Authority of India Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT). Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying. All information including vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, and important dates is based on the official advertisement. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification issued by AAI shall prevail. Keep visiting the official AAI website for the latest recruitment updates.