The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited online applications from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in multiple disciplines. A total of 389 vacancies have been announced under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
The recruitment notification has been published in the 22–28 August 2026 issue of Employment News. Opportunities are available in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Finance, Information Technology, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Operations, Commercial Services, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications and Survey and Cartography.
Applications will be accepted online only through the official AAI website. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
AAI Recruitment 2026: Overview
- Organisation: Airports Authority of India
- Advertisement number: 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
- Positions: Manager and Junior Executive
- Total vacancies: 389
- Application mode: Online only
- Job category: Central Public Sector Enterprise recruitment
- Official website: www.aai.aero
- Recruitment page: AAI Careers and Recruitment
Post-Wise Vacancy Details
| Post | Total | UR | EWS | OBC-NCL | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering–Civil) | 145 | 62 | 14 | 38 | 21 | 10 |
| Manager (Engineering–Electrical) | 16 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 | 19 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning and Management Services) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 35 | 7 | 21 | 11 | 5 |
| Junior Executive (Survey and Cartography) | 8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 389 | 183 | 38 | 91 | 51 | 26 |
The notification also includes identified vacancies for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities. Candidates applying under PwBD categories should examine the detailed notification for post-wise suitability and disability-category requirements.
Major Recruitment Opportunity for Civil Engineers
The largest number of vacancies has been announced for Manager (Engineering–Civil), with 145 positions. The category-wise distribution includes 62 unreserved, 14 EWS, 38 OBC-NCL, 21 SC and 10 ST vacancies.
Civil engineers interested in airport infrastructure, construction, maintenance and project management should examine the prescribed qualifications and experience requirements carefully.
Junior Executive Opportunities
A total of 129 Junior Executive vacancies have been announced:
- Junior Executive (Finance): 36 vacancies
- Junior Executive (Law): 6 vacancies
- Junior Executive (Operations): 79 vacancies
- Junior Executive (Survey and Cartography): 8 vacancies
Junior Executive (Operations) has the largest number of vacancies within this category.
Eligibility Requirements
The supplied Employment News page provides vacancy information but does not display the complete post-wise educational qualifications, experience requirements or age limits.
Eligibility will differ according to the position. Manager-level posts are likely to have discipline-specific academic and professional-experience requirements, while Junior Executive posts will have their own prescribed qualifications.
Candidates must verify the following in the complete official advertisement:
- Required educational qualification
- Minimum percentage or grade
- Relevant professional experience
- Upper age limit
- Age-relaxation provisions
- Category-certificate requirements
- PwBD suitability conditions
- Experience cut-off date
- Application fee
- Selection procedure
- Medical-fitness requirements
Applicants should not assume eligibility merely because they possess a degree bearing a similar title.
How to Apply for AAI Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply through the official AAI website by following these steps:
Visit www.aai.aero.
Open the Careers or Recruitment section.
Locate Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
Download and read the complete advertisement.
Confirm eligibility for the selected post.
Open the online application link.
Complete the registration process using an active email address and mobile number.
Enter personal, educational and experience details carefully.
Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Pay the application fee, if applicable.
Review the form before final submission.
Download or print the submitted application for future reference.
Applications sent through post, email or any offline mode will not be accepted.
Documents to Keep Ready
Applicants should keep scanned copies of relevant documents ready according to the specifications provided in the official advertisement. These may include:
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Proof of date of birth
- Government-issued identity proof
- Educational certificates and marksheets
- Experience certificates
- Caste or category certificate
- EWS certificate
- OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed format
- PwBD certificate, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate, where required
Candidates must ensure that their name, date of birth and other personal information are consistent across the application and supporting documents.
Important Instructions
- The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of AAI.
- Some PwBD vacancies shown in brackets represent unfilled vacancies from an earlier recruitment.
- Reservation benefits will be available only to candidates satisfying the prescribed conditions.
- Candidates must apply through the official AAI website.
- AAI may reject incomplete, incorrect or ineligible applications.
- Applicants should retain their registration details and submitted application.
- Application dates, fees, qualifications and selection stages must be confirmed from the detailed official notification.
- Candidates should regularly monitor the AAI website for corrigenda, examination notices, admit cards and results.
About the Airports Authority of India
The Airports Authority of India is a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise responsible for developing, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil-aviation infrastructure in the country’s ground and airspace.
AAI has been conferred with Mini Ratna Category-I status and operates under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. Its activities include airport development, air-navigation services, passenger facilities, communication and surveillance systems, and the management of aviation infrastructure.
Important Note for Applicants
The attached Employment News page does not show the opening and closing dates for online applications. Candidates should visit the official AAI recruitment portal and read the complete advertisement before applying.
Applicants should rely only on the official AAI website for the application link, fee payment and recruitment updates. They should avoid unofficial websites or individuals claiming to provide guaranteed selection.
