AAI Recruitment 2026: Notification Out, 389 Vacancy
Airports Authority of India
AAI Recruitment 2026 is a recruitment for 389 vacancies notified by Airports Authority of India. Applications closed on 07 Sept 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 389 posts across 15 posts in the notification Vacancy Details
- Application Dates: 08 Aug 2026 to 07 Sept 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: The exact CBT date has not been announced yet. Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹0 to ₹1,000 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Educational qualification varies by post and includes engineering or technology degrees, MBA/PGDM in Finance, CA, CMA, CFA, architecture, law, MBA or engineering degrees, and relevant qualifications for Junior Executive streams. Eligibility
- Age Limit: up to 32 years as on 07 Sept 2026 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (NCL) +3 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex-servicemen +5 years and 1 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Application Verification/Subsequent Tests → Interview → Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test for Manager (Fire Services) → Final selection based on merit from CBT and Interview performance Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: Computer-Based Test (CBT) — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: No negative marking for wrong answers in the Computer Based Test (CBT). Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 8 subjects — English Language, Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, General Awareness, Finance, Law and 2 more Syllabus
About this recruitment
Airports Authority of India has announced recruitment for Manager and Junior Executive posts.
There are 389 vacancies across 15 post codes. Online applications run from 08.08.2026 to 07.09.2026.
How to apply and current stage
You can apply online between 08.08.2026 and 07.09.2026.
- Check the qualification and age rules for your chosen post.
- Prepare proof of your qualification and category, if applicable.
- Submit the online application during the application period.
- Pay the fee if your category requires payment.
- Keep your submitted application details for later stages.
The notification has been issued, but the Computer Based Test date is still pending.
Pay and other details
Manager posts have E-3 Level pay of INR 60,000-1,80,000.
Junior Executive posts have pay of INR 40,000-1,40,000.
The listed perks are 35% of Basic Pay.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Category | Pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering Civil) | 145 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Engineering Electrical) | 16 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Law) | 2 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Corporate Planning and Management Services) | 1 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 | UR | E-3 Level (INR 60,000-1,80,000) |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | UR | INR 40,000-1,40,000 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 | UR | INR 40,000-1,40,000 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | UR | INR 40,000-1,40,000 |
| Junior Executive (Survey and Cartography) | 8 | UR | INR 40,000-1,40,000 |
AAI Recruitment 2026 has 389 vacancies in total. The notification breaks them down across 15 posts.
Post-wise Vacancies
| Post | Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering Civil) | UR | 145 |
| Manager (Engineering Electrical) | UR | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | UR | 34 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | UR | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | UR | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | UR | 2 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | UR | 14 |
| Manager (Operations) | UR | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | UR | 9 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning and Management Services) | UR | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | UR | 2 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | UR | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | UR | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | UR | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey and Cartography) | UR | 8 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 08.08.2026 |
| Application start date | 08.08.2026 |
| Application end date | 07.09.2026 |
| Computer Based Test date | The exact CBT date has not been announced yet. |
Every date Airports Authority of India printed for AAI Recruitment 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification date | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Application start date | 08 Aug 2026 |
| Application end date | 07 Sept 2026 |
| Computer Based Test date | The exact CBT date has not been announced yet. |
Application Fee
| Applicant group | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | INR 1000 | Inclusive of GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Eligible AAI Apprentices | INR 0 | Exempted |
PwBD means persons with benchmark disabilities.
Application fee for AAI Recruitment 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS (Male) | ₹1,000 | Inclusive of GST |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Women/Eligible AAI Apprentices | No fee | Exempted |
Eligibility
The maximum age for Manager posts is 32 years. The maximum age for Junior Executive posts is 27 years.
Your age is checked as on 07.09.2026.
| Category | Age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Ex-servicemen | 5 years |
| AAI employees who have completed probation | 10 years |
OBC (NCL) means Other Backward Classes under the non-creamy layer category.
The required qualification depends on the post you choose.
Qualifications include engineering or technology degrees, MBA or PGDM in Finance, CA, CMA, CFA, architecture, law, MBA and engineering degrees.
Manager posts generally need 3 years of post-qualification or relevant experience.
Junior Executive posts do not require experience.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 32 years as on 07 Sept 2026.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 37 years |
| OBC (NCL) | +3 years | 35 years |
| PwBD | +10 years | 42 years |
| Ex-servicemen | +5 years | 37 years |
| AAI employees who have completed probation | +10 years | 42 years |
Educational Qualification
Educational qualification varies by post and includes engineering or technology degrees, MBA/PGDM in Finance, CA, CMA, CFA, architecture, law, MBA or engineering degrees, and relevant qualifications for Junior Executive streams.
Manager posts generally require 3 years of post-qualification or relevant experience; Junior Executive posts require no experience. The final result of the required qualification must already be declared at the time of applying.
Exam Pattern
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 20 | 20 | 120 minutes |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
| General Aptitude/Numerical Ability | 15 | 15 | 120 minutes |
| General Knowledge/General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 120 minutes |
| Discipline-Specific | 60 | 60 | 120 minutes |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Application verification or subsequent tests
- Interview
- Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test for Manager (Fire Services)
- Final selection based on merit from CBT and Interview performance
The CBT is an objective type test.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Application Verification/Subsequent Tests
- Interview
- Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test for Manager (Fire Services)
- Final selection based on merit from CBT and Interview performance
Syllabus
| Subject | Main topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Vocabulary, Grammar |
| Reasoning Ability | Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Number Series, Alphabet Series, Statement & Conclusion, Data Sufficiency, Classification |
| Numerical Ability | Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Average, Number System, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Data Interpretation |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science, Sports, Awards & Honours, Books & Authors, Important Days, Airports & Aviation Sector, Government Schemes |
| Finance | Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation, Auditing, Banking, Economics, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Company Law |
| Law | Constitution of India, Indian Contract Act, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (as applicable), Evidence Law, Administrative Law, Company Law, Labour Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Arbitration Law |
| Operations | Airport Operations, Air Traffic Management Basics, Aviation Safety, Aircraft Basics, Navigation Systems, Meteorology, Airport Engineering, Flight Operations, Aviation Regulations, Engineering Fundamentals (as per qualifying degree) |
| Survey & Cartography | Surveying, Plane Surveying, Levelling, Traverse Survey, Geodetic Survey, Cartography, Topographical Survey, GPS, GIS, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Engineering Survey |
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language | Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Fill in the Blanks, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Synonyms & Antonyms, Idioms & Phrases, Vocabulary, Grammar |
| Reasoning Ability | Analogy, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement, Puzzles, Syllogism, Number Series, Alphabet Series, Statement & Conclusion, Data Sufficiency, Classification |
| Numerical Ability | Simplification, Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Time, Speed & Distance, Average, Number System, Simple & Compound Interest, Mensuration, Data Interpretation |
| General Awareness | Current Affairs, Indian Economy, Indian Polity, History, Geography, Science, Sports, Awards & Honours, Books & Authors, Important Days, Airports & Aviation Sector, Government Schemes |
| Finance | Financial Accounting, Cost Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Financial Management, Taxation, Auditing, Banking, Economics, Budgeting, Financial Statements, Capital Budgeting, Company Law |
| Law | Constitution of India, Indian Contract Act, Civil Procedure Code, Criminal Procedure Code, Indian Penal Code / Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (as applicable), Evidence Law, Administrative Law, Company Law, Labour Law, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Rights, Arbitration Law |
| Operations | Airport Operations, Air Traffic Management Basics, Aviation Safety, Aircraft Basics, Navigation Systems, Meteorology, Airport Engineering, Flight Operations, Aviation Regulations, Engineering Fundamentals (as per qualifying degree) |
| Survey & Cartography | Surveying, Plane Surveying, Levelling, Traverse Survey, Geodetic Survey, Cartography, Topographical Survey, GPS, GIS, Remote Sensing, Photogrammetry, Engineering Survey |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- AAI has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- The exact CBT date has not been announced yet. — full details
- Result
- AAI has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- AAI has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 389 |
| Number of post codes | 15 |
| Manager maximum age | 32 years |
| Junior Executive maximum age | 27 years |
| Perks | 35% of Basic Pay |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are announced in AAI Recruitment 2026?
AAI has announced 389 vacancies across 15 post codes.
What is the last date to apply for AAI Recruitment 2026?
The application end date is 07.09.2026.
What is the maximum age for AAI Manager posts?
The maximum age for Manager posts is 32 years as on 07.09.2026.
What is the maximum age for AAI Junior Executive posts?
The maximum age for Junior Executive posts is 27 years.
What is the application fee for AAI Recruitment 2026?
The fee is INR 1000 for General/OBC/EWS male applicants. Eligible exempt groups pay INR 0.
Has the AAI Computer Based Test date been announced?
No. The exact Computer Based Test date has not been announced yet.
Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT?
No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the CBT.
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