AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 389 Manager & Junior Executive Posts, Apply Online Starts August 8

AAI Recruitment 2026 OUT! The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 notification for 389 vacancies across 15 disciplines. The recruitment includes posts of Manager and Junior Executive in departments such as Engineering, Finance, IT, Law, Operations, Commercial, Fire Services, and other disciplines. Eligible candidates with the required educational qualifications and experience can apply online through aai.aero.

Eligibility is discipline-specific, covering educational qualification and, for Manager posts, post-qualification work experience. Junior Executive posts require no prior work experience (Nil), while Manager posts generally require 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Post Category Maximum Age (as on 07.09.2026) Manager 32 years Junior Executive 27 years Age Relaxation SC/ST candidates: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years PwBD candidates with permanent disability (in identified suitable categories): 10 years Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years of military service: 5 years Candidates in regular AAI service who have completed probation: up to 10 years DON'T MISS TSLPRB 7437 Constable, Warder, SI Online Form 2026 7,437 Posts • Police Constable, Warder, SI and More • TSLPRB 31 Jul 2026 7,437 posts NFR 6777 Act Apprentice Online Form 2026 6,777 Vacancies • Act Apprentice 20 Aug 2026 6,777 posts IBPS 6715 PO Online Form 2026 6,715 Openings • IBPS 26 Jul 2026 6,715 posts RRB 6557 Technician Online Form 2026 6,557 Posts • RRB 29 Jul 2026 6,557 posts OSSSC 5989 Nursing Officer Online Form 2026 5,989 Vacancies • Nursing Officer • OSSSC 05 Aug 2026 5,989 posts RRB 4098 JE Online Form 2026 4,098 Openings • Junior Engineer 13 Sep 2026 4,098 posts

Post Category Pay Scale (IDA) Approximate CTC (per annum) Manager (Group-A: E-3 level) Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 ~Rs. 21 lakh Junior Executive (Group-B: E-1 level) Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 ~Rs. 14 lakh In addition to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perks (35% of Basic Pay), HRA, and other benefits including CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and Medical benefits are admissible as per AAI Rules. Pay protection is provided as per DPE Guidelines for candidates joining from other CPSEs/State PSUs/Government Departments through proper channel.

1. Computer Based Test (Objective Type) will be conducted for all posts, with no negative marking for wrong answers.
2. Provisionally eligible candidates will be called for the Computer Based Test based on details furnished in the application form.
3. The Computer Based Test will be followed by Application Verification/Subsequent Tests for all posts.
4. Post Codes 1 to 11 (all Manager posts) will also include an Interview as part of the selection process.
5. For Manager (Fire Services), Application Verification is followed by a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (Running, Casualty Carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, and Ladder Climbing & Descending). Only candidates who qualify these tests proceed to the interview.
6. For Manager and Junior Executive (Airport Operations), a valid Light Motor Vehicle License is essential (temporary/learning license not accepted).
7. Final selection is based on a merit list from Computer Based Test and Interview scores (wherever applicable), subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
8. Selected candidates for Manager (Fire Services) must undergo training and execute a Surety Bond of Rs. 5 lakh to serve AAI for 3 years after training completion.
9. Colour blindness and/or night blindness is a rejection criterion for all posts except Post Codes 3 (Finance) and 12 (Junior Executive Finance).
10. Selected candidates will be liable to be posted anywhere in India.