Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT | Applications Open from 8 August 2026 | Last Date: 7 September 2026
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT for recruitment to 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts across 15 disciplines.
“`The recruitment includes 260 Manager posts and 129 Junior Executive posts in areas such as Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications, Survey & Cartography and other disciplines.
The online application process has already started on 8 August 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official AAI website until 7 September 2026.
“`| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) | To be announced by AAI |
AAI has announced a total of 389 vacancies across 15 post codes: 260 Manager posts and 129 Junior Executive posts.
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
| Total Manager | 260 |
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 |
| Total Junior Executive | 129 |
The maximum age limit is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts, calculated as on 7 September 2026.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years, where applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen | As per applicable Government rules |
| Regular AAI Employees | As per AAI rules, subject to conditions |
Eligibility is post-specific. Candidates must possess the required qualification and, for Manager posts, the prescribed post-qualification experience.
| Post | Essential Qualification / Experience |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil) | B.E./B.Tech in Civil Engineering/Technology + 3 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | B.E./B.Tech in Electrical Engineering/Technology + 3 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Manager (Finance) | MBA/PGDM Finance, CA, CMA or CFA + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Information Technology) | B.E./B.Tech in relevant IT/Computer/Electronics disciplines or MCA + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Architecture) | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture with applicable registration + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Law) | Professional Law Degree + 3 years relevant post-qualification experience |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Relevant Engineering Degree + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Operations) | Science Graduate + full-time MBA or B.E./B.Tech + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate + MBA (Marketing) or B.E./B.Tech + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | Relevant postgraduate qualification in Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Operations Research + 3 years relevant experience |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Literature + relevant PG qualification + 3 years relevant experience |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | MBA/PGDM Finance, CA, CMA or CFA; no experience required |
| Junior Executive (Law) | Professional Law Degree and eligibility for enrolment as an Advocate; no experience required |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | Science Graduate + full-time MBA or B.E./B.Tech; no experience required |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | B.E./B.Tech Civil or relevant M.Sc. qualification in Geography/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geo-informatics/Geomatics; no experience required |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / General | ₹1,000 |
| OBC-NCL | ₹1,000 |
| EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | Exempted |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Women Candidates | Exempted |
| AAI Apprentices who completed one year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI | Exempted |
The application fee of ₹1,000 is inclusive of GST and is payable online only through the prescribed payment gateway.
| Post | Pay Scale | Approx. Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager – E-3 Level | ₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000 | Approx. ₹21 lakh |
| Junior Executive – E-1 Level | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 | Approx. ₹14 lakh |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates are eligible for applicable Dearness Allowance, Perks, HRA, CPF, Gratuity, medical benefits and other benefits as per AAI rules.
Selected candidates may be posted anywhere in India.
“`The selection process varies according to the post. The common first stage is the Computer Based Test (CBT).
There are 389 vacancies in total, including 260 Manager posts and 129 Junior Executive posts across 15 post codes/disciplines.
The online application process started on 8 August 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 7 September 2026.
The maximum age is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts, calculated as on 7 September 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.
No. Prior work experience is not required for the Junior Executive posts, provided the candidate satisfies the prescribed educational qualification and other eligibility conditions.
Yes. Manager posts generally require three years of relevant post-qualification experience, with exact requirements varying by discipline.
The application fee is ₹1,000 including GST for candidates who are not exempt. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates, along with eligible AAI apprentices who have completed one year of apprenticeship training in AAI, are exempt from the fee.
Yes. OBC-NCL candidates are required to pay the prescribed ₹1,000 application fee unless they qualify for another specific exemption.
No. There is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Computer Based Test.
Yes, interviews are applicable to Manager posts under Post Codes 1 to 11. Junior Executive posts do not have the same Manager interview stage.
Manager posts carry a pay scale of ₹60,000–₹1,80,000, while Junior Executive posts carry a pay scale of ₹40,000–₹1,40,000, along with applicable allowances and benefits.
The CBT date has not yet been announced. Candidates should check the official AAI website regularly for the examination schedule and admit card updates.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official Airports Authority of India website at aai.aero under the CAREERS section.
