AAI Recruitment 2026: 389 Vacancy, Applications Start 08 Aug
Airports Authority of India
About this recruitment
The Airports Authority of India, or AAI, has announced direct recruitment for Manager and Junior Executive posts.
There are 389 vacancies across 11 Manager post codes and 4 Junior Executive post codes.
What to study
- English Comprehension: vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and sentence-based questions.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: puzzles, coding-decoding, rankings, directions and verbal reasoning.
- General Awareness: current affairs, government schemes, history, geography, economy and science.
- Quantitative Aptitude: data interpretation, percentages, averages, profit and loss, time and work, and related topics.
What you should do now
Applications are scheduled to open on 08.08.2026 and close on 07.09.2026.
Check your post qualification, experience, age limit and fee category before applying.
The CBT date and result date have not been announced yet.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Category | Pay scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 & 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 & 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 & 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 & Cartography) | UR | 8 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Result Date | To be announced |
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 |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Result Date | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Applicant group | Fee |
|---|---|
| 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 is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts.
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 with the non-creamy layer status.
Your required qualification depends on the post and subject area.
- Engineering posts require an engineering or technology degree.
- Finance posts accept MBA/PGDM in Finance, CA, CMA or CFA.
- Information Technology requires BE/BTech in CS, IT or Electronics, or MCA.
- Architecture requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture registered with the Council of Architecture.
- Law requires a professional Law Degree eligible for Bar Council Enrolment.
- Operations and Commercial accept an MBA or Bachelor’s in Engineering.
Managers generally need 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
Junior Executive posts in Finance, Law, Operations and Survey require no experience.
Age Limit
The upper age limit is 32 years.
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 qualifications vary by post and discipline: engineering degree/technology degree for Engineering posts; MBA/PGDM (Finance), CA, CMA or CFA for Finance; BE/BTech in CS/IT/Electronics or MCA for Information Technology; Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture registered with the Council of Architecture for Architecture; professional Law Degree eligible for Bar Council Enrolment for Law; and MBA or Bachelor’s in Engineering for Operations/Commercial.
Managers generally require 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience. Junior Executive (Finance/Law/Operations/Survey) requires no experience. The required qualification final result must be declared at the time of applying.
Selection Process
The Computer Based Test, or CBT, is an objective type test. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Selection stages
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Application Verification or Subsequent tests
- Interview
- Physical Measurement Test
- Driving Test
- Physical Endurance Test
The notice includes interviews for Manager posts and additional tests for Manager (Fire Services).
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Application Verification/Subsequent tests
- Interview
- Physical Measurement Test
- Driving Test
- Physical Endurance Test
Syllabus
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| English Comprehension | Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms, Spotting Errors, Spellings & Mis-spelt Words, Idioms & Phrases, Reading Comprehension, Cloze Test, Error Detection, Completion of Paragraphs, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Parts of Speech, Modes of Narration, Prepositions, Active & Passive Voice |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Inequalities, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Order & Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Distance & Direction, Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning |
| General Awareness | National & International Affairs, Current Affairs, Important Headquarters & Organizations, Books & Authors, Awards, Countries & Capitals, Currencies & Capitals, Sports & Entertainment, Government Rules & Schemes, Indian Economy, History & Culture, Geography, Scientific Research |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation, Area & Volume, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Time, Speed, & Distance, Time & Work, Ratio & Proportion, Profit & Loss, Percentages, Averages, Number System, Mixture & Alligation, Trigonometry, Partnership, Bar Diagram & Pie Chart |
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
- To be announced — full details
- 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 |
| Manager-level post codes | 11 |
| Junior Executive-level post codes | 4 |
| Manager maximum age | 32 years |
| Junior Executive maximum age | 27 years |
| Manager pay scale | INR 60,000-1,80,000 |
| Junior Executive pay scale | INR 40,000-1,40,000 |
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The exam pattern, selection process and syllabus above were not printed in this recruitment's own notice and are compiled from: pw.live, pw.live, testbook.com, pw.live. Every date, vacancy count and fee on this page comes from the official notification.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are available in AAI Recruitment 2026?
There are 389 vacancies.
When can I apply for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Applications are scheduled from 08.08.2026 to 07.09.2026.
What is the maximum age for AAI Manager posts?
The maximum age is 32 years.
What is the maximum age for AAI Junior Executive posts?
The maximum age is 27 years.
Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT?
No. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Has the AAI CBT date been announced?
No. The exact CBT date has not been announced yet.
What is the application fee for General, OBC and EWS male applicants?
The fee is INR 1000, inclusive of GST.
Facts on this page are read directly from 2 official documents. Last checked 08 Aug 2026.