Good news for job seekers! The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released its big annual notification — recruitment for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts across 15 disciplines in engineering, finance, law, IT, operations and more. Online applications open on 08 August 2026 and close on 07 September 2026. If a stable central PSU career with a strong pay scale is on your list, put this one on your calendar right now.
At a Glance
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Posts | Manager (11 disciplines) + Junior Executive (4 disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 389 (Manager: 260, Junior Executive: 129) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Start | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Qualification | Degree / Engineering / MBA / Law / PG as per post |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 40,000 – 1,80,000 per month |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
The AAI Junior Executive & Manager Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) covers 389 vacancies — 260 for Manager and 129 for Junior Executive. You can apply online from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. The age limit is 32 years for Manager and 27 years for Junior Executive (as on 07.09.2026), with standard relaxation for reserved categories. Selection is a two-stage affair: CBT followed by interview for Manager posts, while Junior Executive posts go through CBT and document verification.
Who Can Apply? Eligibility Criteria
AAI has split eligibility by post because the qualifications are genuinely different — an engineer and a chartered accountant both fit somewhere in this notification. Here’s the complete breakup.
Educational Qualification (Post-Wise)
| Post / Discipline | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Civil) |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology (Electrical) |
| Manager (Finance) | MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / Cost Accountant / CFA |
| Manager (IT) | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or full-time MCA |
| Manager (Architecture) | Bachelor’s in Architecture, registered with Council of Architecture |
| Manager (Law) | Professional law degree, eligible for Bar Council enrolment |
| Manager (Fire Services) | Bachelor’s/Tech in Fire, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering |
| Manager (Operations) | Science graduate + full-time MBA (2 yrs) OR Bachelor’s in Engineering |
| Manager (Commercial) | Graduate + full-time MBA (Marketing) OR Bachelor’s in Engineering |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Mgmt Services) | PG in Mathematical Statistics / Operation Research / Statistics / Economics with Statistics |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | Bachelor’s in Mass Communication / Journalism / Literature + PG in Journalism / Mass Comm |
| JE (Finance) | MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / Cost Accountant / CFA |
| JE (Law) | Professional law degree, eligible for Bar Council enrolment |
| JE (Operations) | Science graduate + full-time MBA (2 yrs) OR Bachelor’s in Engineering |
| JE (Survey & Cartography) | Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering/Technology OR Master’s in Geography / Remote Sensing & GIS / Geo-informatics / Geomatics |
Experience: Manager posts need a minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience. For Junior Executive posts, experience is not applicable — freshers can apply directly.
Age Limit (As on 07 September 2026)
Age is calculated as on the last date of application.
- Manager: Maximum 32 years
- Junior Executive: Maximum 27 years
Upper age relaxation is available for eligible candidates:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- SC/ST: +5 years
- PwBD: +10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: +5 years
Vacancy Details & Pay Scale
Here’s the discipline-wise vacancy split. The biggest numbers are in engineering and operations, so those streams carry the best odds this time.
| Post / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 |
| Manager (IT) | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Mgmt Services) | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
| JE (Finance) | 36 |
| JE (Law) | 6 |
| JE (Operations) | 79 |
| JE (Survey & Cartography) | 8 |
| Total | 389 |
Pay Scale & Perks
Both posts run on AAI’s IDA pay structure with a fixed allowance component, plus DA, HRA, CPF, gratuity and medical benefits.
- Junior Executive (E-1): Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 per month (approx. CTC Rs. 14 lakh/year)
- Manager (E-3): Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 per month (approx. CTC Rs. 21 lakh/year)
Mark These Dates
| Notification Released | 22 July 2026 |
| Application Start | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 07 September 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 1,000 per post
- SC / ST / PwBD / Women / AAI Apprentices: Exempted
Note that the fee is charged per post. If you apply for both a Manager and a Junior Executive post, you pay separately for each application.
Selection Process & Exam Pattern
AAI is running a transparent two-stage selection. Good news for candidates — the CBT carries no negative marking.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Online, bilingual (Hindi + English) objective exam. The exact subject-wise pattern, marks and duration were not mentioned in the official notification, so keep an eye on the AAI website for the detailed syllabus.
- Interview: Only for Manager posts (disciplines 1–11).
- Document Verification: Junior Executive posts are selected on CBT + document verification — there is no interview for JE.
For Fire Services posts: candidates additionally go through physical measurement, a driving test and physical endurance tests before the CBT/interview stages.
Stay tuned to our latest recruitment notifications for the exam date and admit card updates.
How to Apply for AAI Junior Executive 2026
The application is fully online — there’s no offline route. Follow these steps:
- Visit the official AAI application portal at ibpsreg.ibps.in/aaioct25.
- Click “New Registration”, enter your basic details and generate your registration number and password.
- Log in and fill the application form with your personal, qualification and experience details.
- Upload your photograph, signature and other documents in the specified size and format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the final application and fee receipt for future reference.
Before you apply, go through the full notification PDF on the official AAI website — the discipline-wise eligibility is strict, and a mismatch at document verification can disqualify you.
Required Documents
- Scanned photograph and signature (as per the size specs in the notification)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Age proof (10th certificate / birth certificate)
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC) in the prescribed format, if claiming relaxation
- EWS certificate, if applicable
- PwBD / disability certificate
- Experience certificates (for Manager posts)
- Ex-servicemen discharge certificate, if applicable
Important Instructions & Common Mistakes
- Don’t wait until the last day — servers slow down near the deadline, and 07 September 2026 is your final date for both application and fee payment.
- The fee is per post, so double-check before paying for multiple applications.
- Make sure your qualification matches the exact post discipline. AAI checks this rigorously at document verification.
- Keep your registration number and password safe — you’ll need them for the admit card and result.
- The CBT has no negative marking, but don’t skip preparation — competition for these central PSU posts is fierce.
Important Links
| Apply Online | ibpsreg.ibps.in/aaioct25 |
| Notification PDF | Download PDF |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 FAQs
1. What is AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
It’s the annual recruitment drive by the Airports Authority of India for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts across engineering, finance, law, IT, operations and other disciplines.
2. How many vacancies are there in AAI Recruitment 2026?
A total of 389 posts — 260 for Manager and 129 for Junior Executive.
3. What is the last date to apply for AAI Junior Executive 2026?
The last date to apply and pay the fee is 07 September 2026. Applications open on 08 August 2026.
4. Who can apply for AAI Junior Executive?
Graduates with a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering/Technology, or a Master’s in Geography/Remote Sensing & GIS/Geo-informatics/Geomatics (for Survey & Cartography), plus MBA/Finance graduates for JE Finance, law graduates for JE Law, and Science graduates + MBA or B.E. for JE Operations.
5. What is the age limit for AAI Junior Executive?
Maximum 27 years as on 07 September 2026. Relaxation of 3 years for OBC, 5 years for SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen, and 10 years for PwBD.
6. What is the age limit for AAI Manager?
Maximum 32 years as on 07 September 2026, with the same category relaxation.
7. What is the AAI application fee?
Rs. 1,000 per post for General/OBC/EWS candidates. SC/ST/PwBD/Women and AAI Apprentices are exempted.
8. What is the salary for AAI Junior Executive?
The pay scale is Rs. 40,000 – 1,40,000 per month (approx. CTC Rs. 14 lakh/year), plus DA, HRA and other benefits.
9. What is the salary for AAI Manager?
The pay scale is Rs. 60,000 – 1,80,000 per month (approx. CTC Rs. 21 lakh/year).
10. Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT?
No. The online CBT has no negative marking, as per the official notification.
11. Is an interview required for AAI Junior Executive?
No. Junior Executive posts are selected through CBT followed by document verification. The interview is only for Manager posts.
12. When will the AAI exam be held?
The exam date is yet to be announced. Admit cards and the exam schedule will be released on the official AAI website.
13. Where is the job posting location?
AAI posts are all-India in nature — you can be posted at any airport across the country.
14. Can women candidates apply for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Yes, women candidates can apply and are exempted from the application fee.
15. Where can I download the AAI Junior Executive notification PDF?
You can download the detailed advertisement from the official AAI website using the link in the Important Links table above.
That’s the full lowdown on AAI Junior Executive & Manager Recruitment 2026. Bookmark the official AAI portal, apply before 07 September 2026, and cross-check every detail in the official notification before submitting. For more updates like this, keep following our latest recruitment notifications — and if you’re also tracking opportunities in the banking sector, our bank recruitment section has you covered.