PSU & Engineering

AAI Recruitment 2026

AAI Recruitment 2026 is expected to release 389 (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive, across various disciplines) vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.

Airports Authority of India (AAI)

Mode

Online

Level

Graduate

Vacancies

389 (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive, across various disciplines)

Fee

₹1,000 (incl. GST) for General/OBC/EWS; exempted for SC/ST/PwBD and women candidates

Last updated: July 4, 2026

Key dates

Notification (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT)

22 Jul 2026

Application Window

8 Aug – 7 Sep 2026

CBT Exam

To be announced

Quick Summary

AAI Recruitment 2026 (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT), notified 22 Jul 2026 by Airports Authority of India, offers 389 vacancies — 260 Manager (Group A, E-3, 3+ years experience required, age limit 32) and 129 Junior Executive (Group B, E-1, freshers eligible, age limit 27) — across Civil, Electrical, Finance, IT, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, and Operations disciplines. Applications open 8 Aug–7 Sep 2026. Junior Executive selection is a single 150-question/150-mark CBT (120 min); Manager adds an Interview (or Physical Tests for Fire Services). Manager pay scale Rs. 60,000-1,80,000 (~Rs. 21 lakh CTC); Junior Executive Rs. 40,000-1,40,000 (~Rs. 14 lakh CTC). Application fee Rs. 1,000 (General/OBC/EWS).

Eligibility

Manager: Bachelor's/Postgraduate degree, MBA/PGDM, or CA/CMA/CFA in the relevant discipline (Civil, Electrical, Finance, IT, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Operations, etc.) plus a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience in the relevant field
Junior Executive: Full-time Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science, MBA, Law, CA/CMA/CFA, or a Master's in Geography/Remote Sensing/GIS depending on the specific post — no prior experience required
Age limit: 32 years maximum for Manager posts, 27 years maximum for Junior Executive posts (as on 7 Sep 2026), with standard government relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), and Ex-servicemen

Syllabus

General Intelligence and Reasoning
General Awareness
English Comprehension
Quantitative Aptitude
Discipline-specific/professional knowledge for Manager posts

Exam Pattern

Junior Executive: Single CBT — 150 questions, 150 marks, 120 minutes (General Intelligence & Reasoning 40, General Awareness 35, English Comprehension 35, Quantitative Aptitude 40), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination
Manager (except Fire Services): CBT followed by Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination
Manager (Fire Services): CBT followed by Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, Physical Endurance Test, Document Verification, and Medical Examination

Exam overview

Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, manages air navigation services and civil airport infrastructure across India. Its 2026 recruitment drive (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) is a direct-recruitment-via-CBT cycle for 389 vacancies split across Manager (260 posts, Group A, E-3 level) and Junior Executive (129 posts, Group B, E-1 level) roles spanning engineering, finance, IT, law, architecture, fire services, and operations disciplines.

Applications open 8 August 2026 and close 7 September 2026, with the CBT exam date to be announced separately. Manager posts require 3+ years of relevant post-qualification experience, while Junior Executive posts are open to fresh graduates in the eligible disciplines.

Preparation tip

Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are in AAI Recruitment 2026?▼

389 total — 260 Manager posts and 129 Junior Executive posts — across disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Finance, IT, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, and Operations, under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.

What is the eligibility for AAI Manager and Junior Executive posts?▼

Manager posts require a Bachelor's/Postgraduate degree, MBA/PGDM, or CA/CMA/CFA in the relevant discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of post-qualification experience, with an age limit of 32 years. Junior Executive posts require a full-time Bachelor's degree (Engineering/Science), MBA, Law degree, CA/CMA/CFA, or a relevant Master's degree depending on the post, with no experience requirement and an age limit of 27 years.

What is the last date to apply for AAI Recruitment 2026?▼

The online application window is open from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. Age is calculated as on 7 September 2026.

What is the selection process for AAI Recruitment 2026?▼

Junior Executive posts are selected through a single Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. Manager posts (except Fire Services) go through CBT, Interview, Document Verification, and Medical Examination; Manager (Fire Services) additionally requires a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test.

What is the salary for AAI Manager and Junior Executive posts?▼

Manager posts (Group A, E-3 level) carry a pay scale of Rs. 60,000–3%–Rs. 1,80,000, with an approximate CTC of Rs. 21 lakh per annum. Junior Executive posts (Group B, E-1 level) carry a pay scale of Rs. 40,000–3%–Rs. 1,40,000, with an approximate CTC of Rs. 14 lakh per annum, plus DA, HRA, CPF, gratuity, and medical benefits.

Official Resources

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Official Website

https://www.aai.aero

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