AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026

📋 Job Description

- Recruitment drive for 389 vacancies across 15 disciplines under Airports Authority of India (AAI).
- Positions include Manager (11 disciplines) and Junior Executive (4 disciplines).
- Offers competitive salary packages with additional perks and benefits.
- Posting locations across India with flexible deployment.
- Opportunity to work in a Schedule 'A' Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

- Indian Nationals only are eligible to apply.
- Educational qualifications and work experience vary by post (detailed below).
- Manager posts generally require 3 years of relevant post-qualification work experience.
- Junior Executive posts require no prior work experience.
- Degrees/diplomas via Open and Distance mode from UGC-recognized universities or AICTE-approved courses are valid.
- Work experience must be from Central/State Government, PSUs, or large private sector organizations.
- Candidates must meet age limits as on 07 September 2026 (cut-off date).
- OBC (NCL), EWS, SC/ST, and PwBD certificates must be valid and in prescribed formats.

🏆 Selection Process

- Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT) with no negative marking.
- Post Codes 1–11 (Manager posts) include an Interview after CBT.
- Application Verification follows CBT for all posts.
- Manager (Fire Services) candidates must clear Physical Measurement, Driving, and Physical Endurance Tests before Interview.
- Final selection is based on merit list from CBT and Interview scores (where applicable).
- Selected candidates for Manager (Fire Services) must execute a Surety Bond of Rs. 5 lakh for 3 years of service.

📊 Key Information

Organization	Airports Authority of India
Location / State	All India
Job Location	All India
Category Eligibility	All (with relaxations for reserved categories)
Experience Required	- Manager posts: 3 years of relevant post-qualification work experience. - Junior Executive posts: No prior work experience required. - Work experience must be from Central/State Government, PSUs, or large private sector organizations.
Application Start	08 August 2026
Last Date to Apply	07 September 2026

📊 AAI Recruitment - Vacancy Details

Post Name	Total Posts
Manager (Engineering - Civil)	145
Manager (Engineering - Electrical)	16
Manager (Finance)	34
Manager (Information Technology)	5
Manager (Architecture)	4
Manager (Law)	2
Manager (Fire Services)	14
Manager (Operations)	28
Manager (Commercial)	9
Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services)	1
Manager (Corporate Communications)	2
Junior Executive (Finance)	36
Junior Executive (Law)	6
Junior Executive (Operations)	79
Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography)	8
Total	389

📁 Required Documents

- Scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration (as per specifications).
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets.
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC(NCL)) valid for FY 2026-27.
- EWS Certificate valid for FY 2026-27.
- Disability Certificate (generated via Swavalamban/UDID portal) for PwBD candidates.
- Discharge Certificate for Ex-servicemen candidates.
- Experience Certificate and supporting documents for work experience.
- Apprentice Certificate from AAI (if applicable).
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer (for government/PSU employees).

🎓 Required Qualifications

📊 Vacancy Details

Total vacancies: 389 (tentative, subject to change at AAI's discretion).
Manager posts: 11 disciplines with 250 vacancies.
Junior Executive posts: 4 disciplines with 139 vacancies.
PwBD vacancies included within the total; some posts carry unfilled PwBD backlog vacancies.
Vacancy distribution varies by discipline and reservation category.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are available in the AAI Recruitment 2026?

A. There are a total of 389 vacancies across 11 Manager disciplines and 4 Junior Executive disciplines.

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

A. The last date to submit online applications is 07 September 2026. Applications opened on 08 August 2026.

Q. What is the age limit for applying to AAI Recruitment 2026?

A. The maximum age limit is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts as of 07 September 2026. Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.

Q. What is the salary structure for an AAI Manager?

A. Manager posts (E-3 level) have a pay scale of Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 1,80,000 (IDA), with an approximate annual CTC of Rs. 21 lakh, including allowances.

Q. Is prior work experience required for Junior Executive posts in AAI Recruitment 2026?

A. No, Junior Executive posts do not require prior work experience. Manager posts generally require 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.