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 379 Posts Notification has been released on 22 July 2026, and online applications are invited from 8 August to 7 September 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.
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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 | 379 |
| 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) |
| Notification / Apply Start Date | 08.08.2026 |
| 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) |
| Tentative Date of Computer-Based Test | Notify Later |
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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)
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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.
How to Apply for AAI Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for AAI Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official AAI website at www.aai.aero and navigate to the “Careers” section.
- Click on the registration link provided under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- Select “Click here for New Registration” and enter basic contact details to obtain a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill out the online application form carefully with all educational and personal details.
- Upload scanned images of your passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the official specifications.
- Preview the entire application form using the preview tab to verify data accuracy before final submission.
- Proceed to pay the required application fee online using a debit card, credit card, net banking, or mobile wallet.
- Submit the form and take a printout of the final system-generated application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF | Notification |
| AAI Recruitment 2026 Online Form (from 08.08.2026) | Apply Online |
| Airports Authority of India Official Website | AAI |

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