AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 389 Manager, Junior Executive Posts

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 notification has been released under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT on the official website. A total of 389 vacancies have been announced for Manager (11 disciplines) and Junior Executive (4 disciplines) posts through the AAI Recruitment 2026.

Candidates up to 32 years of age for Manager posts and up to 27 years of age for Junior Executive posts who possess the required educational qualifications as prescribed in the official notification are eligible to apply for these vacancies. The online application process for AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 will commence on 08 August 2026 and will remain open until 07 September 2026.

Candidates can download the official notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, has invited online applications for recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives across 15 disciplines, totaling 389 vacancies. This is Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. Eligible Indian Nationals can apply online through AAI’s official website from 08 August 2026 to 07 September 2026. No application through any other mode will be accepted.

• Notification PDF: Download AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
• Official Website: Check Here

AAI Recruitment 2026 – Overview

AAI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

AAI Manager and Junior Executive Vacancy 2026 Post-wise Details

AAI has announced a total of 389 vacancies across 15 post codes under Manager and Junior Executive categories. The category-wise reservation breakup for each post is given below.

Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of AAI. PwBD vacancies shown in brackets in the original notification are unfilled vacancies from previous recruitment carried forward for the respective post.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

AAI Manager and Junior Executive Educational Qualification

Work experience must be from a Central/State Government body, Public Sector Undertaking, or a large private organization/institution meeting AAI’s turnover or employee-strength criteria, as detailed in the official notification.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

AAI Recruitment 2026 Age Relaxation

• SC/ST candidates: 5 years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years
• PwBD candidates with permanent disability (for identified suitable posts): 10 years
• Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years of military service: 5 years
• Candidates already in regular AAI service who have completed probation: 10 years

The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination certificate will only be accepted; no subsequent change requests will be entertained.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Salary Structure

In addition to Basic Pay, selected candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance, Perks at 35% of Basic Pay, HRA and other benefits including CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes and Medical benefits, as per AAI Rules. Pay protection is available for candidates joining from other CPSEs, State PSUs or Government Departments through proper channel, as per DPE Guidelines.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee

The application fee must be paid online only, through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. Fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective Type, with no negative marking for wrong answers
• Application Verification / Subsequent Tests, as applicable to the post
• Interview – applicable for Post Codes 1 to 11 (Manager posts)
• For Manager (Fire Services): Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (Running, Casualty Carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, Ladder Climbing & Descending) after Application Verification

Shortlisting for each subsequent stage is based on performance in the previous stage. Colour blindness and night blindness are rejection criteria for all posts except Post Codes 3 (Manager Finance) and 12 (Junior Executive Finance).

AAI Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

• Scanned photograph (recent, passport-style, colour, light background)
• Scanned signature (in black ink on white paper)
• Left thumb impression scan
• Hand-written declaration in English (as per prescribed format)
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Category certificate – SC/ST/OBC(NCL) valid for FY 2026-27, as applicable
• EWS Certificate valid for FY 2026-27, if applicable
• Disability Certificate (Swavalamban/UDID format) for PwBD candidates, if applicable
• Experience certificate, wherever work experience is required
• Discharge Certificate for Ex-servicemen candidates
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, for candidates already working in Government/PSU/Autonomous Body

How to Apply Online for AAI Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the official AAI website, www.aai.aero.
2. Go to the “CAREERS” tab and select the online application link for Advt No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
3. Register using a valid personal email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per the specified format.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online (if not exempted).
7. Verify all entered details carefully, as no correction is allowed after final submission.
8. Submit the application and save/print the e-Receipt and application form for future reference.

Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute website load issues, and should not respond to unofficial advertisements claiming to represent AAI.

AAI Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Age, qualification, experience and all eligibility criteria are reckoned as on 07 September 2026.
• Candidates should apply only if the final result of their required qualification has already been declared.
• Candidates can apply for multiple posts with separate registration and separate fee payment for each post.
• Furnishing wrong or false information will lead to disqualification at any stage, even after appointment.
• Selected candidates will be liable to be posted anywhere in India.
• All correspondence will be through registered email and the AAI website; candidates should regularly check both, including spam folders.