The Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 389 vacancies, comprising 260 Manager posts and 129 Junior Executive posts. Manager vacancies are available in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Planning and Management Services, and Corporate Communications. Junior Executive vacancies are available in Finance, Law, Operations, and Survey and Cartography.
Eligibility differs according to the selected discipline. Candidates may require qualifications such as a relevant engineering degree, MBA or PGDM in Finance, CA, Cost Accountant, CFA, MCA, Architecture, Law, Statistics, Economics, Mass Communication, Journalism, Science, Geography, Remote Sensing, GIS, Geo-informatics, or Geomatics. Manager applicants generally require three years of relevant post-qualification experience, while no experience is required for the advertised Junior Executive posts.Only eligible Indian nationals can apply.
The maximum age is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts, calculated as on 7 September 2026. Age relaxation is available according to government rules for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, eligible ex-servicemen and regular AAI employees. The application window will open on 8 August 2026 and close on 7 September 2026.
Managers will receive a pay scale of ₹60,000–1,80,000, with an approximate annual CTC of ₹21 lakh. Junior Executives will receive a pay scale of ₹40,000–1,40,000, with an approximate annual CTC of ₹14 lakh, along with applicable allowances and benefits.
The selection process begins with an objective Computer-Based Test for all posts, and there will be no negative marking for incorrect answers. The CBT will be bilingual in Hindi and English, except for the language test. Manager posts will additionally include an interview, while application verification and post-specific tests will be conducted wherever applicable. Manager Fire Services candidates must qualify in physical measurement, driving and physical endurance tests. A permanent Light Motor Vehicle licence is mandatory for Operations posts and Manager Fire Services. The detailed subject-wise syllabus will be published separately by AAI.
The application fee is ₹1,000, inclusive of GST, payable online. SC, ST, PwBD and women candidates, along with candidates who have successfully completed one year of apprenticeship training in AAI, are exempted from paying the fee. Candidates must submit their applications through the Careers section of the official AAI website.
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The important information regarding AAI Manager and JE Recruitment 2026 Notification is given below in the table format. On its official website, AAI posted 389 Vacancies openings. The deadline to apply online is September 7, 2026. Review the tabled summary of AAI Recruitment 2026 below
| Recruiting Organisation | Airports Authority of India |
|---|---|
| Organisation Type | Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise |
| Advertisement Number | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment through Computer-Based Test |
| Name of Posts | Manager and Junior Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Manager Vacancies | 260 |
| Junior Executive Vacancies | 129 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Job Location | Candidates may be posted anywhere in India |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 7 September 2026 |
| Official Recruitment Portal | AAI Careers Section |
The important dates related to AAI Manager and JE Recruitment are tabulated here. Candidates wishing to be selected for the AAI Manager and JE Jobs 2026 must keep all these dates in mind:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening date of online applications | 8 August 2026 |
| Closing date of online applications | 7 September 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 7 September 2026 |
| CBT admit card date | To be announced |
| Computer-Based Test date | To be announced on the AAI website |
| Interview or subsequent test dates | To be announced later |
| Post Code | Name of Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager – Engineering Civil | 145 |
| 2 | Manager – Engineering Electrical | 16 |
| 3 | Manager – Finance | 34 |
| 4 | Manager – Information Technology | 5 |
| 5 | Manager – Architecture | 4 |
| 6 | Manager – Law | 2 |
| 7 | Manager – Fire Services | 14 |
| 8 | Manager – Operations | 28 |
| 9 | Manager – Commercial | 9 |
| 10 | Manager – Corporate Planning and Management Services | 1 |
| 11 | Manager – Corporate Communications | 2 |
| 12 | Junior Executive – Finance | 36 |
| 13 | Junior Executive – Law | 6 |
| 14 | Junior Executive – Operations | 79 |
| 15 | Junior Executive – Survey and Cartography | 8 |
| Total Vacancies | 389 | |
| Post Level | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Manager | 32 years |
| Junior Executive | 27 years |
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC Non-Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years, subject to the prescribed conditions |
| Eligible ex-servicemen and commissioned officers | Up to 5 years |
| Regular AAI employees who have completed probation | Up to 10 years |
| Post Code | Name of Post | Educational Qualification | Experience | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Junior Executive – Finance | Any one of the following:
| No experience required. | Not applicable. |
| 13 | Junior Executive – Law | Either:
| No experience required. | The candidate must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India. |
| 14 | Junior Executive – Operations | Either:
| No experience required. | A valid permanent Light Motor Vehicle licence is mandatory. A temporary or learner’s licence will not be accepted. |
| 15 | Junior Executive – Survey and Cartography | Any one of the following:
| No experience required. | Not applicable. |
| Post Code | Name of Post | Educational Qualification | Experience | Additional Requirement / Relevant Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager – Engineering Civil | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Civil Engineering. | Minimum three years of post-qualification work experience. | Experience must be in Civil Engineering. |
| 2 | Manager – Engineering Electrical | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in Electrical Engineering. | Minimum three years of post-qualification work experience. | Experience must be in Electrical Engineering. |
| 3 | Manager – Finance | Any one of the following:
| Minimum three years of post-qualification experience. | Experience in Finance and Accounts, including working experience in an ERP system such as SAP for automation and financial processing. |
| 4 | Manager – Information Technology | Either:
| Minimum three years of relevant post-qualification experience. | Relevant areas include:
|
| 5 | Manager – Architecture | Full-time Bachelor’s degree in Architecture. | Minimum three years of post-qualification experience in Architecture. | Registration with the Council of Architecture is mandatory. |
| 6 | Manager – Law | Either:
| The candidate must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India. | |
| 7 | Manager – Fire Services | Full-time regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology in:
| Minimum three years of post-qualification experience. | Experience must be in Fire Services. |
| 8 | Manager – Operations | Either:
| Minimum three years of post-qualification experience. | Experience in:
|
| 9 | Manager – Commercial | Either:
| Minimum three years of post-qualification experience. | Experience in:
|
| 10 | Manager – Corporate Planning and Management Services | Postgraduate qualification in any one of the following:
| Minimum three years of post-qualification experience. | Experience in Economics, Statistics or Operations Research. The qualification must be obtained from a UGC-recognised university. |
| 11 | Manager – Corporate Communications | Both qualifications are required:
| Minimum three years of post-qualification experience. | Experience in Corporate Communication or Public Relations, including:
|
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test |
| Question Type | Objective-type questions |
| Language | Hindi and English, except the language test |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| Applicability | CBT will be conducted for all posts |
| Shortlisting | Based on CBT performance |
| Detailed Syllabus | To be uploaded separately by AAI |
| Number of Questions | Not specified in the detailed advertisement |
| Total Marks | Not specified in the detailed advertisement |
| Examination Duration | Not specified in the detailed advertisement |
| Section-wise Weightage | Not specified in the detailed advertisement |
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General, EWS and OBC candidates | ₹1,000, including GST |
| SC candidates | Exempted |
| ST candidates | Exempted |
| PwBD candidates | Exempted |
| Women candidates | Exempted |
| Eligible AAI apprentices | Exempted |
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