Airports Authority of India (AAI) Recruitment Guide 2026

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, conducts direct recruitment drives for various executive and non-executive cadres. AAI oversees, operates, and upgrades civil aviation infrastructure across India.

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Overview & Key Highlights (2026 Drive)

AAI has released official notifications for Junior Executive (JE) and Manager positions across engineering, finance, operations, law, and air traffic management disciplines.

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Feature / Detail	Official Specification
Recruiting Body	Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Category	Central Government PSU Job
Total Openings (Current Phase)	389 Vacancies
Post Levels	Group A (Manager) & Group B (Junior Executive)
Online Registration Window	8th August 2026 to 7th September 2026
Selection Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Skill Test / Interview (Post-dependent)
Official Portal	aai.aero

Posts, Vacancies & Educational Eligibility

1. Junior Executive Posts (Group B)

Freshers are eligible for several Junior Executive posts where prior work experience is not mandated.

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Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control – ATC): Full-time Bachelor’s Degree of 3 years in Science (B.Sc) with Mathematics and Physics OR Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in any discipline.
Junior Executive (Finance): Graduate degree with CA / CMA / CFA OR 2-year full-time MBA / PGDM with specialization in Finance. Adda247
Junior Executive (Operations): Graduate in Science with MBA (2 years) OR B.E. / B.Tech in any discipline. Adda247
Junior Executive (Law): Professional Degree in Law (3 years or 5 years integrated course). Adda247
Junior Executive (Electronics): Full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology in Electronics / Telecommunications / Electrical with specialization in Electronics. Competition – Careers360

2. Manager Posts (Group A)

Managerial positions typically require a relevant degree plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in the executive cadre.

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Manager (Civil / Electrical Engineering): B.E. / B.Tech in Civil or Electrical Engineering + 3 years experience. MADE EASY BLOG
Manager (Finance): CA / CMA / CFA or MBA/PGDM in Finance + 3 years experience in corporate finance/accounting. MADE EASY BLOG
Manager (Operations / Commercial): B.E. / B.Tech OR Science Graduate with MBA (2 years) + 3 years executive experience. MADE EASY BLOG
Manager (Fire Services): B.E. / B.Tech in Fire Engineering / Mechanical / Automobile + valid heavy driving license + 3 years relevant experience. Adda247
Manager (Law): Degree in Law eligible for enrolment as an Advocate + 3 years post-qualification legal practice or employment. Adda247

Age Limit & Relaxations

Age limits are calculated as on the closing date of the online application (7th September 2026):

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Junior Executive: Maximum 27 Years Adda247
Manager: Maximum 32 Years Adda247

Relaxation Rules:

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years Adda247
SC / ST: 5 Years Adda247
PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 Years Adda247
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India regulations.

Salary & Remuneration (CTC Structure)

AAI pays pay scales based on Public Sector Enterprise IDA rules along with DA, HRA, perks (35% of basic pay), CPF, gratuity, and medical benefits.

       Manager (Group A)               Junior Executive (Group B)
+-------------------------------+   +-------------------------------+
|  Pay Scale: ₹60,000 - 1,80000 |   |  Pay Scale: ₹40,000 - 1,40000 |
|  Approx CTC: ~ ₹21 LPA        |   |  Approx CTC: ~ ₹13 - 14 LPA   |
+-------------------------------+   +-------------------------------+

Exam Pattern & Selection Methodology

Selection relies on an objective online Computer-Based Test (CBT).

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Key Exam Features:

Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Total Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours) Adda247
Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking for incorrect answers. YouTube

Paper Structure Overview:

Non-Technical / General Posts (2-Part Breakdown):

Part A (General Aptitude – ~50% Weightage):
- General Intelligence & Reasoning Adda247
- Quantitative Aptitude & Numerical Ability Adda247
- English Language & Comprehension Skills Adda247
- General Awareness & Current Affairs YouTube
Part B (Technical / Domain Knowledge – ~50% Weightage):
- Questions aligned with candidate’s specific graduation discipline (e.g., Law, Civil, Electrical, Finance, Physics/Maths for ATC).

Post-CBT Stages:

Document Verification (DV): Standard for all posts.
Voice Test: Mandatory for Junior Executive (ATC) to check clear speech communication in English.
Physical Measurement & Endurance Test (PET/PMT) + Driving Test: Required for Fire Services and select Operations posts. Adda247
Interview: Applicable primarily for Managerial-level recruitments.

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Step-by-Step Online Application Process

Portal Registration

Keep active email & phone number ready

1.Portal Registration:Keep active email & phone number ready.

Visit aai.aero -> navigate to Careers -> select the active Recruitment Notice. Register using your primary email address and mobile number to receive system-generated credentials.

Form Filling

Enter accurate certificates details

2.Form Filling:Enter accurate certificates details.

Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, category choices, and post preference code accurately. Ensure names match matriculation (10th) marksheets exactly.

Document Uploads

Adhere strictly to pixel & size dimensions

3.Document Uploads:Adhere strictly to pixel & size dimensions.

Upload recent passport photo, scanned signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration:

Photo / Live Webcam capture
Signature: 10 KB to 20 KB (JPG/JPEG)
Thumb Impression: 20 KB to 50 KB (JPG/JPEG)
Handwritten Declaration: 50 KB to 100 KB (JPG/JPEG)

Fee Payment & Final Submit

4.Fee Payment & Final Submit:

Pay the application fee online (General/OBC: ~₹1000; SC/ST/PWD/Female Candidates: Exempted or nominal processing fee). Submit the form and download the final PDF confirmation page for future reference.

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