AAI Notification 2026: Grab 389 Manager & JE Jobs with Up to ₹21 Lakh CTC

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts across engineering (Civil/Electrical), finance, operations, IT, law, and fire services.

The Online applications have started on August 8 and will close on the last date, September 7, 2026. Candidates can apply through the official AAI Careers Portal at www.aai.aero.

ఇచ్చిన AAI Recruitment 2026: Overview అనే సబ్-హెడ్డింగ్ మరియు టేబుల్ సందర్భానికి తగినట్లుగా, అభ్యర్థులకు క్లియర్ అండ్ పర్ఫెక్ట్ సమాచారాన్ని అందించే Overview Table క్రింద ఇవ్వబడింది:

Feature / Detail	Recruitment Overview
Organization Name	Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Recruitment Type	Central Government Jobs
Total Vacancies	389 Posts
Post Names	Manager & Junior Executive (JE)
Application Mode	Online
Starting Date for Apply Online	August 8, 2026
Last Date to Apply	September 7, 2026
Selection Process	Computer Based Test (CBT), Interview/Document Verification (as per post)
Official Website	www.aai.aero

 

 

Particulars	Details
Recruitment Organization	Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Post Name	Junior Executive & Manager
Advertisement No.	12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
Total Vacancies	389
Application Mode	Online (www.aai.aero)
Posts Included	Manager (260 posts) & Junior Executive (129 posts)
Selection Process	• Computer-Based Test (CBT)   • Document Verification   • Interview (for Manager posts) / Medical Exam
Online Application Date	08 August 2026 – 07 September 2026
Official Careers Portal	www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment

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Event Timeline Format

Event Description	Date / Schedule
Official Notification Release Date	22 July 2026
Online Application Opening Date	8 August 2026
Online Application Closing Date	7 September 2026
Cut-off Date for Age Limit	7 September 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) Date	To Be Announced Soon

 

AAI Vacancy 2026 Post-Wise Breakdown

AAI has released 389 vacancies across many disciplines under the Manager and Junior Executive posts. Candidates can check the discipline-wise vacancy details in the table below.

Name of the Post	Number of Vacancies
Manager	260
Junior Executive	129
Total Positions	389

 

AAI Junior Executive Vacancy 2026

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
Junior Executive (Finance)	13	6	6	5	6	36
Junior Executive (Law)	5	0	0	1	0	6
Junior Executive (Operations)	35	7	21	11	5	79
Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography)	5	0	2	1	0	8
Total	58	13	29	18	11	129

 

AAI Manager Vacancy 2026

Post Name	UR	EWS	OBC (NCL)	SC	ST	Total
Manager (Engineering – Civil)	62	14	38	21	10	145
Manager (Engineering – Electrical)	4	5	4	2	1	16
Manager (Finance)	19	3	7	4	1	34
Manager (Information Technology)	5	0	0	0	0	5
Manager (Architecture)	3	0	1	0	0	4
Manager (Law)	2	0	0	0	0	2
Manager (Fire Services)	8	1	3	1	1	14
Manager (Operations)	13	2	7	4	2	28
Manager (Commercial)	6	0	2	1	0	9
Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services)	1	0	0	0	0	1
Manager (Corporate Communications)	2	0	0	0	0	2
Total	125	25	62	33	15	260

 

Eligibility Criteria for AAI Recruitment 2026

Candidates applying for the AAI Recruitment for Junior Executive & Manager must ensure that they meet the required educational qualifications, experience requirements, & age limit mentioned in the official notification before applying for the respective post. The post-wise eligibility criteria are provided in the table below.

AAI Manager Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must possess a full-time Bachelor’s Degree, Postgraduate Degree, MBA/PGDM, CA/CMA/CFA, or an equivalent qualification in the relevant discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification work experience in the relevant field.

Post Name	Eligibility Criteria & Required Experience
Manager (Engineering – Civil)	Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology with 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Engineering – Electrical)	Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology with 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Finance)	MBA (Finance)/PGDM (Finance) or CA/ICWA/CFA with 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Information Technology)	B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA with 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Architecture)	Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture registered with the Council of Architecture and 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Law)	Professional Degree in Law (3-year or 5-year) with 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Fire Services)	B.E./B.Tech in Fire/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering with 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Operations)	Science Graduate with MBA or B.E./B.Tech and 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Commercial)	Graduate with MBA (Marketing) or B.E./B.Tech and 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services)	Postgraduate Degree in Statistics/Operations Research/Mathematics with Statistics/Economics and 3 years of relevant experience.
Manager (Corporate Communications)	Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication/Journalism/Literature with a PG Degree/Diploma and 3 years of relevant experience.

 

AAI Junior Executive Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must have a full-time Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Science, an MBA, a Professional Degree in Law, CA/CMA/CFA, or a Master’s Degree in Geography/Remote Sensing/GIS to apply online for AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026.

Junior Executive Eligibility Criteria Table:

Post Name	Educational Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria
Junior Executive (Operations)	Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology OR Graduate in Science with full-time regular 2-year MBA. (Valid permanent LMV Driving License required)
Junior Executive (Finance)	MBA in Finance / PGDM with specialization in Finance OR CA / Cost Accountant (ICWA) / CFA.
Junior Executive (Law)	Professional Degree in Law (3-year regular course after graduation OR 5-year integrated course after 10+2) and eligible for enrollment with the Bar Council of India.
Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography)	B.E. / B.Tech in Civil Engineering OR Master’s Degree in Geography / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geomatics.

 

AAI Educational Qualification 2026: Important Notes

• Open/Distance Mode Degrees: Degrees or diplomas obtained through Open and Distance Learning from UGC-recognised universities or AICTE-approved courses, wherever applicable, will be considered for direct recruitment in AAI.
• Law Degree: A professional degree in Law will be accepted only if it is obtained from an Institute/University recognised by the Bar Council of India (BCI).
• B.Tech Candidates: Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Technology (B.Tech) can also apply for posts where a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (B.E.) is mentioned, mainly for Commercial and Operations posts.

What is the Age Limit for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?

The upper age limit for Junior Executive & Manager posts is calculated as of 07 September 2026.

Alternative Age Limit Table:

Name of the Post	Maximum Age Limit
Manager	32 Years
Junior Executive	27 Years

 

AAI Age Relaxation (as on 07 September 2026)

Alternative Age Relaxation Table:

Category	Age Relaxation Permissible	Maximum Age after Relaxation (Manager / Junior Executive)
SC / ST	5 Years	37 Years / 32 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 Years	35 Years / 30 Years
PwBD	10 Years	42 Years / 37 Years
Ex-Servicemen	5 Years	37 Years / 32 Years
Regular AAI Employees (After Probation)	Up to 10 Years	42 Years / 37 Years

 

AAI Apply Online Link 2026

The online application link for AAI Recruitment 2026 has been activated on the official AAI Careers website (www.aai.aero). Candidates interested in applying for the Junior Executive & Manager posts can apply through the direct link given on the official website till the last date, 07 September 2026. For candidates, a direct link to the Careers portal to apply is given below.

Apply Link here:

How to Apply Online for AAI Recruitment Through AAI Careers Portal

Candidates can check the Step-by-Step Guide to Apply Online at AAI Careers for the Junior Executive & Manager.

• Visit the official website of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at www.aai.aero.
• Go to the Careers section and click on the link for AAI Recruitment 2026 – Manager & Junior Executive.
• Register yourself by providing a valid email ID and mobile number.
• Log in using the registration credentials and fill out the online application form with the required personal, educational, and professional details.
• Upload the necessary documents, including your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other prescribed certificates, in the specified format.
• Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes, if applicable.
• Review all the entered details carefully before submitting the application form.
• Submit the application and download/print a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.
  

  Documents Required for AAI Recruitment 2026

  Candidates need to submit the following documents in a specific format as mentioned in the table below.

  Alternative Document Upload Specifications Table:

  Document Type	Allowed File Format	Preferred Dimensions	Required File Size
  Photograph	JPG / JPEG	200 × 230 pixels	20 KB – 50 KB
  Live Photograph	Captured through Webcam / Mobile	Passport-size	Auto Upload
  Signature	JPG / JPEG	140 × 60 pixels	10 KB – 20 KB
  Left Thumb Impression	JPG / JPEG	240 × 240 pixels	20 KB – 50 KB
  Handwritten Declaration	JPG / JPEG	800 × 400 pixels	50 KB – 100 KB

  Other than these documents, candidates also need the document given below for the online application:

  • Identity & Date of Birth Proof
  • Educational Qualifications
  • Category/Reservation Certificates
  • Work Experience Certificates
  • Driving License (For Operations & Fire Services Posts)

  AAI Application Fee 2026

  Alternative Application Fee Table:

  Category	Application Fee
  General / OBC / EWS	₹1,000 (Inclusive of GST)
  SC / ST / PwBD / Women Candidates	Nil
  Candidates Completed 1 Year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI	Nil

  Selection Process for Airport Authority of India Recruitment 2026

  The AAI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process varies according to the post. While all Manager and Junior Executive posts are selected through a Computer-Based Test (CBT), some posts have additional steps such as interviews & physical tests. The detailed post-wise selection process is given below.

  Alternative Selection Process Table:

  Post Category	Selection Process Stages
  Manager Posts (except Fire Services)	• Computer-Based Test (CBT)   • Interview   • Document Verification   • Medical Examination
  Manager (Fire Services)	• Computer-Based Test (CBT)   • Physical Measurement Test (PMT)   • Driving Test   • Physical Endurance Test (PET)   • Document Verification   • Medical Examination
  Junior Executive Posts	• Computer-Based Test (CBT)   • Document Verification   • Medical Examination

  Important Notes for AAI Selection Process:

  • The Interview process is only for Manager posts, except Manager (Fire Services).
  • A Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) Driving License is required for Manager (Airport Operations) & Junior Executive (Airport Operations) posts.
  • A valid Permanent LMV Driving License is required for the post of Manager (Fire Services) at the time of Application Verification.
  • Temporary or Learner’s (Learning) Driving License will not be accepted.
  • Candidates applying for Manager (Fire Services) must qualify the Physical Endurance Test (PET), which includes running, casualty carrying (lifting and carrying a sandbag), pole climbing, rope climbing, and full ladder climbing & descending.

  AAI Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern & Marks Weightage

  Candidates can check the exam pattern & mark weightage of Junior Executive & Manager Posts.

  AAI Junior Executive Exam Pattern 2026

  lternative Exam Pattern Table:

  Part	Subjects / Content Covered	Total Questions	Marks	Weightage
  Part A	General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English, etc.	60	60	50%
  Part B	Questions related to the prescribed Educational Qualifications	60	60	50%
  Total	—	120	120

  AAI Manager Exam Pattern 2026

  Alternative Manager Exam Weightage Table:

  Manager Post	Part A: General Aptitude, Reasoning, GK & English	Part B: Domain / Technical Subject	Total Marks
  Manager (Corporate Communications)	50%	50%	120
  Manager (CP & MS)	30%	70%	120
  Manager (Commercial)	50%	50%	120
  Manager (Operations)	50%	50%	120
  Manager (Fire Services)	50%	50%	120
  Manager (Law)	30%	70%	120
  Manager (Architecture)	30%	70%	120
  Manager (Information Technology)	50%	50%	120
  Manager (Engineering – Civil)	30%	70%	120

  Marking Scheme for AAI Recruitment 2026

  Alternative Marking Scheme & Exam Details Table:

  Particular	Details
  Correct Answer	+1 Mark
  Incorrect Answer	0 Marks (No Negative Marking)
  Unattempted Question	0 Marks
  Exam Medium	Bilingual (English & Hindi), except the English Language section
  Exam Duration	120 Minutes (2 Hours)

  AAI Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure

  The selected candidates will be placed in the following pay scales as per the post. In addition to the basic pay, they will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Perks, HRA, CPF, Gratuity, Medical Benefits, and other allowances as per AAI rules.

  Alternative Salary Structure Table:

  Post	Basic Pay	Pay Scale (IDA)	Annual CTC
  Manager (Group-A, E-3 Level)	₹60,000 per month	₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000	₹21 lakh
  Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1 Level)	₹40,000 per month	₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000	₹14 lakh

  Expected Cut Off Marks for AAI Recruitment 2026

  Analysing the previous year cut-off helps candidates target a safe score in the Airport Authority of India exam for various posts.

  Alternative Expected Cut-Off Marks Table:

  Category	Expected Junior Executive Cut-Off (Out of 120)	Expected Manager Cut-Off (Out of 120)
  Unreserved (UR)	108 – 112	102 – 106
  OBC (NCL)	104 – 108	98 – 102
  EWS	105 – 109	97 – 101
  SC	99 – 103	92 – 96
  ST	97 – 101	89 – 93

  Alternative FAQs Format:

  • Q: What is the latest AAI recruitment 2026 notification detail?

    • A: The Airports Authority of India released Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT offering 389 vacancies for Manager and Junior Executive posts.

  • Q: What is the last date to apply for Airport Authority of India Recruitment 2026?

    • A: The online application closing date is September 7, 2026.

  • Q: What is the age limit for AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?

    • A: The maximum age limit for Junior Executive posts is 27 years (with relaxations applicable for reserved categories).

  • Q: Where can I find AAI Careers updates and apply online?

    • A: Candidates can check official updates and submit online applications through the AAI careers portal at www.aai.aero.

  • Q: Is work experience mandatory for AAI Junior Executive posts?

    • A: No, work experience is not mandatory for Junior Executive positions; freshers are eligible.

  • Q: Is there negative marking in the AAI Junior Executive CBT exam?

    • A: No, there is no negative marking for incorrect answers in the computer-based test.

  • Q: What is application fees of AAI Recruitment 2026?

    • A: The application fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC, and EWS candidates, while SC, ST, PwBD, women candidates, and eligible apprentices are exempted (Nil).

  • Q: What is the CTC offered to AAI Junior Executive and Manager posts?

    • A: The annual CTC is approximately ₹14 lakh for Junior Executives and ₹21 lakh for Managers.

  • Q: Can B.Tech / BE graduates apply for AAI Junior Executive Operations?

    • A: Yes, B.Tech/BE graduates or Science graduates with a 2-year full-time MBA are eligible.

  • Q: What is the required work experience for AAI Manager recruitment 2026?

    • A: Candidates applying for Manager posts must possess at least 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

  • Q: Is a Driving License required for AAI JE Operations and Fire Services posts?

    • A: Yes, specific posts like JE (Operations) require a valid permanent LMV driving license.