Introduction
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise constituted by an Act of Parliament, is entrusted with the responsibility of creating, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure both on the ground and air space in the country. AAI has been conferred with the Mini Ratna Category-1 Status.
AAI invites applications from eligible candidates to apply ONLINE through AAI’s official website (www.aai.aero) for various Manager and Junior Executive posts. No application through any other mode will be accepted.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization |
Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. |
12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Post Names |
Managers & Junior Executives (Civil, Electrical, Finance, IT, Law, Operations, etc.) |
| Mode of Application |
Online |
| Selection Process |
Computer Based Test (CBT), Application Verification / Interview / Physical Test (as applicable) |
| Official Website |
www.aai.aero |
Important Links
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Opening Date for Online Applications |
08.08.2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications |
07.09.2026 |
| Tentative Date of Computer Based Test (CBT) |
Will be announced on AAI Website |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code |
Name of Post |
Total |
UR |
EWS |
OBC (NCL) |
SC |
ST |
| 1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 |
| 2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 | 04 | 05 | 04 | 02 | 01 |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | 34 | 19 | 03 | 07 | 04 | 01 |
| 4 | Manager (Information Technology) | 05 | 05 | – | – | – | – |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | 04 | 03 | – | 01 | – | – |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 08 | 01 | 03 | 01 | 01 |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | 28 | 13 | 02 | 07 | 04 | 02 |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | 09 | 06 | – | 02 | 01 | – |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Mgmt Services) | 01 | 01 | – | – | – | – |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 | 02 | – | – | – | – |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 13 | 06 | 06 | 05 | 06 |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 06 | 05 | – | – | 01 | – |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 35 | 07 | 21 | 11 | 05 |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 | 05 | – | 02 | 01 | – |
Educational Qualification & Work Experience
| Post Name |
Educational Qualification |
Minimum Work Experience |
| Manager (Civil/Elect/Arch/Fire/IT) |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Technology / Architecture in relevant discipline. |
03 years post-qualification work experience in relevant field. |
| Manager (Finance) |
MBA (Finance) / PG Diploma in Management (Finance) / CA / CMA / CFA. |
03 years post-qualification work experience in Finance/Accounts. |
| Manager (Law) |
Professional Degree in Law (3 years after graduation OR 5 years integrated). Candidate must be enrolled as an Advocate. |
03 years post-qualification work experience in Law. |
| Manager (Operations/Commercial) |
Graduate in Science & full-time regular MBA (2 yrs) OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree. |
03 years post-qualification experience in Airside/Terminal/Marketing/Contracts. |
| Junior Executive (Finance) |
MBA (Finance) / PG Diploma (Finance) / CA / CMA / CFA. |
Nil |
| Junior Executive (Law) |
Professional Degree in Law (3 years or 5 years integrated) and enrolled as Advocate. |
Nil |
| Junior Executive (Operations) |
Graduate in Science & full-time MBA (2 yrs) OR B.E. / B.Tech Degree. |
Nil |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) |
B.E./B.Tech (Civil) OR M.Sc. in Geography / Remote Sensing / GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics. |
Nil |
Age Limit & Age Relaxation
- Manager: Maximum age 32 years as on 07.09.2026.
- Junior Executive: Maximum age 27 years as on 07.09.2026.
Age Relaxation
- SC / ST: Upper age limit relaxable by 5 years.
- OBC (NCL): Upper age limit relaxable by 3 years.
- PwBD Candidates: Upper age limit relaxable by 10 years.
Remuneration & Pay Scale
| Post Level |
Pay Scale (IDA) |
Approx. Annual CTC |
| Manager (Group-A, E-3 level) |
Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 |
Rs. 21 Lakhs per annum |
| Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1 level) |
Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 140,000 |
Rs. 14 Lakhs per annum |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective type exam with NO negative marking for wrong answers.
- Application Verification / Interview: Shortlisted candidates from CBT will be called for Document Verification and Interviews (where applicable).
- Physical Endurance / Driving Test: Applicable specifically for Manager (Fire Services).
- Driving License Requirement: Valid Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) license is required for Manager & Junior Executive (Operations). Permanent Heavy Vehicle Driving License is required for Manager (Fire Services).
How to Apply
- Visit the official website of AAI: www.aai.aero under the CAREERS section.
- Ensure you have a valid personal Email ID and Mobile Number before registering.
- Fill in the online application form with accurate personal and educational details.
- Scanned Image Specifications:
- Photograph: Recent passport size color photo (20kb – 50kb, JPG/JPEG format, 200×230 pixels). Live photo capture via webcam/mobile during filling may also be required.
- Signature & Hand-written Declaration: On white paper with black ink pen (140×60 pixels). Capital letters signature will NOT be accepted.
- Pay the requisite application fee online and submit the final application form.
