Applications are open. Apply before 07 Sept 2026 — 25 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Airports Authority of India has notified recruitment for 389 posts under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. Applications are accepted online from 08 Aug 2026 to 07 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is A degree or postgraduate qualification in the discipline of the post; Manager posts additionally require three years' experience. The vacancies are spread across 15 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Computer Based Test, Application verification and Interview, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of Manager approximately ₹21 lakh CTC (E-3), Junior Executive approximately ₹14 lakh CTC (E-1). The place of posting is Anywhere in India — Airports Authority of India stations.
The application fee is ₹1,000 including GST for General, EWS and OBC-NCL (male candidates), and no fee is payable by SC, ST, PwBD, all women candidates, and AAI apprentices with a year's service. The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 389 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A degree or postgraduate qualification in the discipline of the post; Manager posts additionally require three years' experience
- Pay scale: Manager approximately ₹21 lakh CTC (E-3), Junior Executive approximately ₹14 lakh CTC (E-1)
- Application fee: ₹1,000 including GST for General, EWS and OBC-NCL (male candidates), no fee for SC, ST, PwBD, all women candidates, and AAI apprentices with a year's service
- Last date to apply: 07 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Airports Authority of India
- Advertisement No.
- Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
- Total Vacancies
- 389
- Job Location
- Anywhere in India — Airports Authority of India stations
- Qualification
- A degree or postgraduate qualification in the discipline of the post; Manager posts additionally require three years' experience
- Age Limit
- As per notification
- Salary
- Manager approximately ₹21 lakh CTC (E-3), Junior Executive approximately ₹14 lakh CTC (E-1)
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.aai.aero
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released and applications open | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 07 Sept 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | To be announced on the AAI website |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC-NCL (male candidates) | ₹1,000 including GST | Online |
| SC, ST, PwBD, all women candidates, and AAI apprentices with a year's service | Nil | — |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil) | 62 | 38 | 21 | 10 | 14 | 145 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 35 | 21 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 13 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 36 |
| Manager (Finance) | 19 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 34 |
| Manager (Operations) | 13 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 16 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 9 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 5 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 8 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 5 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | 389 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil / Electrical) | A bachelor's degree in the relevant branch of engineering or technology, with three years' post-qualification experience. |
| Manager (Finance) | An MBA or PGDM in Finance, or CA or CFA, with three years' experience in finance and accounts on an ERP system. |
| Manager (Information Technology) | A B.Tech or MCA in Computer Science, IT or Electronics, with three years in databases, data centres, ERP or analytics. |
| Manager (Architecture) | A bachelor's degree in architecture with Council registration, and three years' experience. |
| Manager (Law) | A professional law degree recognised by the Bar Council of India, with three years' experience. |
| Manager (Fire Services) | A bachelor's degree in Fire, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering, with three years' experience. |
| Manager (Operations) | A degree with a two-year MBA, or a B.Tech, and three years in airport, airline or ground handling operations. |
| Manager (Commercial) | A degree with an MBA in Marketing, or a B.Tech, and three years in marketing, sales or business development. |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | A postgraduate degree in Statistics, Economics or Operations Research, with three years' experience. |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | A bachelor's degree in Mass Communication or Journalism with a postgraduate diploma, and three years' experience. |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | An MBA or PGDM in Finance, or CA or CFA. No experience is required. |
| Junior Executive (Law) | A professional law degree recognised by the Bar Council of India. No experience is required. |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | A degree with a two-year MBA, or a B.Tech. No experience is required. |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | A B.Tech in Civil Engineering, or an M.Sc in Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS or Geomatics. |
- Junior Executive posts need no experience — they are the entry route for fresh graduates. Every Manager post requires three years.
- No correction is possible after submission. Verify every field before you submit the form.
- All women candidates are exempt from the fee, along with SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
Age Limit & Relaxation
Upper age limits are relaxed by category. Read the row that applies to you before you conclude you are ineligible.
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD, where the post is identified as suitable | 10 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and Commissioned Officers with 5 or more years' service | 5 years |
| Serving AAI employees who have completed probation | 10 years |
Age is reckoned as on 7 September 2026. The upper limit is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Manager (Group A, E-3) | ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000 (IDA), approximately ₹21 lakh CTC |
| Junior Executive (Group B, E-1) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000 (IDA), approximately ₹14 lakh CTC |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Computer Based Test — an objective paper with no negative marking
- 2Application verification — and any further tests the notification prescribes
- 3Interview — for the Manager posts, post codes 1 to 11
- 4Physical tests — Manager (Fire Services) additionally faces physical measurement, driving and physical endurance tests
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Open the Careers tab on the AAI website and select Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- 2Register with a valid email address and mobile number.
- 3Fill in your personal, educational and category details.
- 4Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- 5Pay the fee online if it applies to you.
- 6Check every entry — no correction is allowed after submission — then submit and save the e-receipt.
Important Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need work experience for the AAI Junior Executive posts?
No. Junior Executive posts require no post-qualification experience. Manager posts require three years.
Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT?
No. The Computer Based Test carries no negative marking.
Which post has the most vacancies?
Manager (Engineering – Civil), with 145 of the 389 posts, followed by Junior Executive (Operations) with 79.