AAI Recruitment 2026 Manager & Jr. Executive 379 Posts: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, offering a total of 379 vacancies. The AAI Recruitment 2026 Manager & Jr. Executive 389 Posts Notification has been released on 22 July 2026, and online applications are invited from 8 August to 7 September 2026. The AAI Manager and Junior Executive CBT exam will be held from 21 to 26 October 2026. The AAI Manager and Junior Executive Admit Card 2026 has been released on 14 October 2026.
This recruitment provides an exceptional career opportunity for engineering graduates, postgraduates, and management professionals looking to join a premier Mini Ratna-Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise. Candidates are advised to carefully review the detailed eligibility criteria, qualification rules, and experience requirements before submitting their online applications.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Manager and Junior Executive |
| Advt. No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Total Vacancy | 389 |
| Pay Scale | Manager: Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000 (E-3 Level) Junior Executive: Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000 (E-1 Level) |
| Exam Date | 21-26 October 2026 |
| Category | AAI Recruitment 2026 Manager & Jr. Executive Notification |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 7 September 2026 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Admit Card Release Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Date of Computer-Based Test | 21-26 October 2026 |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1000/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / AAI Apprentices | Nil |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for AAI Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 27/32 Years (Maximum age is 32 years for Managers and 27 years for Junior Executives). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 07.09.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Civil + 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 | Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical + 3 years of experience |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 | MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CFA + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 05 | B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Architecture) | 04 | Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture (registered with Council of Architecture) + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Law) | 02 | Professional Degree in Law (3 or 5 years) + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | B.E./B.Tech in Fire / Mechanical / Automobile Engineering + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 | Science Graduate with MBA or B.E./B.Tech + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Commercial) | 09 | Graduate with MBA (Marketing) or B.E./B.Tech + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 01 | Post Graduate in Statistics / Operations Research / Mathematics with Statistics / Economics + 3 years experience |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 | Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication / Journalism / Literature + PG Degree/Diploma + 3 years experience |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / ICWA / CFA |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 06 | Professional Degree in Law (3 or 5 years) |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | Science Graduate with MBA or B.E./B.Tech |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 | B.E./B.Tech in Civil or Master’s in Science in Geography / Remote Sensing / GIS / Geoinformatics / Geomatics |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for AAI Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Application Verification / Document Verification
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (applicable for Manager – Fire Services)
- Interview (applicable for Post Codes 1 to 11 – Manager posts)
Physical Standards and Endurance Test Details (Manager – Fire Services)
For candidates applying for the post of Manager (Fire Services), the selection involves specialized physical and endurance criteria:
- Physical Measurement Standards:
- Male: Minimum Height – 167 cm, Weight – 55 kg, Chest – 81 cm normal (minimum 5 cm expansion).
- Female: Minimum Height – 157 cm, Weight – 45 kg, Chest – Not applicable.
- Eye Sight: Distant Vision 6/6 with each eye without glasses, Near Vision N-5, Normal colour vision (Ischihara’s Chart), no night blindness, and no refractive error.
- Physical Endurance Test (PET): Includes 100 meters running, lifting and carrying a sandbag (50 kg for males, 30 kg for females over 50 meters), pole climbing, rope climbing, and full ladder climbing & descending. Candidates must score a minimum of 60 out of 100 marks to qualify.
Important Links
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Exam Date Notice | Exam Date |
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Admit Card Download Link | Admit Card |
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Online Form | Apply Portal |
| Airports Authority of India Official Website | AAI |