Airports Authority of India
— Corporate Headquarters
| Post Name | Manager & Junior Executive |
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| Total Vacancies | 389 |
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| Qualification | Relevant Engineering Degree, MBA, PG Degree, or Professional Law Degree depending on the discipline. |
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| Age Limit | Max 32 years (Manager) and 27 years (Junior Executive) as of 2026-09-07. |
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| Salary | Manager: E-3 Level (Rs. 60,000 - 1,80,000); Junior Executive: E-1 Level (Rs. 40,000 - 1,40,000) |
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| Application Fee | Rs. 1,000 for General/OBC; Exempt for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/AAI Apprentices. |
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| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Application Verification, and Interview for Manager posts. |
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Overview of AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the official notification (Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) for the recruitment of 389 candidates for Manager and Junior Executive positions across 15 technical and non-technical disciplines. This is a direct recruitment exercise for eligible Indian nationals.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Total Vacancy |
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| Manager (Civil, Elect, Finance, IT, Arch, Law, Fire, Ops, Commercial, Corp Planning, Corp Comm) | Various |
| Junior Executive (Finance, Law, Ops, Survey & Cartography) | Various |
| Total | 389 |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must ensure they meet the specific educational and experience requirements by the cut-off date of 2026-09-07.
- Manager Posts: Requires a relevant degree (Engineering/MBA/Law/Master's) plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience in a relevant field.
- Junior Executive Posts: Requires a relevant degree (Engineering/MBA/Law/Master's). No prior work experience is required.
- Age Limit: The maximum age limit is 32 years for Managers and 27 years for Junior Executives as of 2026-09-07. Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.
Application and Selection Process
Applications must be submitted via the official AAI portal. The application fee is Rs. 1,000, while SC/ST/PwBD/Women candidates and AAI apprentices are exempt from payment.
The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts, followed by application verification. For Manager-level positions, an interview is mandatory. Specific posts in Fire Services and Operations require additional physical or driving tests.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
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| Online Application Starts | 2026-08-08 |
| Application Closing Date | 2026-09-07 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT? No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the Computer Based Test.
- Can I apply for multiple posts? Yes, candidates may apply for multiple posts, but each application requires separate registration and a separate fee.
- Are distance learning degrees accepted? Yes, degrees from UGC-recognized universities or AICTE-approved institutions are accepted.
Visit www.aai.aero, go to the 'CAREERS' tab, fill the form, upload documents, and submit the application fee online.
