AAI Recruitment 2026 for Retired SSCO Consultants: Eligibility, Pay and Email Process
If you are a retired Short Service Commission Officer, this one is meant for you. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited applications for 39 Consultant posts on a one-year contract. The work is to support the Air Traffic Services unit at Joint User Defence Airfields. The officers must have retired from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard. It is a good way to keep using your ATC experience after service, with a clear one-year contract and a possible extension.
The good news is that AAI has now extended the last date to 11 November 2026 through Corrigendum-2. Applications are not online. You send one PDF by email. Read the conditions below slowly, because a wrong age or a missing document can end your candidature. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Defence jobs.
What is AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 for Retired SSCOs?
Airports Authority of India is a Mini Ratna Category-1 public sector enterprise under the Government of India. It looks after civil aviation infrastructure on the ground and in the airspace. This notice is for contract engagement only, not a regular post.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement Number | 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs |
| Post | Consultant (Retired Short Service Commission Officer) |
| Total Vacancies | 39 |
| Who Can Apply | Retired SSCOs of Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard |
| Engagement | One year on contract |
| Application Mode | Email only, in Annexure-1 format |
| Last Date | 11 November 2026 (extended) |
How Many AAI Consultant Vacancies Are There in 2026?
The vacancies are given airport by airport, and they add up to 39. The notification gives no category-wise split and no reservation details, so do not look for a category table.
| Post Code and Airport | Detail | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Pune | For Surface Movement Control (SMC) | 11 |
| 02 Kanpur | Not specified | 2 |
| 03 Purnea | Not specified | 4 |
| 04 Goa (Dabolim) | 11 for SMC and 4 for ATC | 15 |
| 05 Port Blair | For SMC | 4 |
| 06 Darbhanga | Not specified | 3 |
| Total | All airports | 39 |
Write your post code in the application form, because the form asks which post you are applying against. Goa (Dabolim) has the biggest requirement, followed by Pune. Goa is split into 11 SMC and 4 ATC consultants. Kanpur, Purnea and Darbhanga show only the number of consultants needed, and the notification names no separate role for them. Pick the airport where you can actually go and stay for a full year, because the engagement is full time.
What is the Eligibility for AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026?
Educational Qualification and Experience
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Education | Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Professional course | Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA / ATSS Course |
| Experience | At least 5 years (cumulative) of ATC duties, with at least 1 year at a joint user Defence Airfield |
| Service background | Retired Short Service Commission Officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard |
This is a graduate-level government job, but the ATC course and experience are what really decide your eligibility. The same conditions apply to all six airports.
Age Limit
| Condition | Limit |
|---|---|
| Maximum age | 50 years on the last date for submission of application |
| Gap since retirement | Not more than 6 years between retirement and the last date |
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Both conditions are tied to the last date mentioned in the advertisement. For example, if you retired more than six years before that date, you are out, even if you are under 50. The notification does not list any age relaxation for any category. The Annexure-1 form still shows “Age as on 01-10-2026”, while the rule itself speaks of the last date. Check your age on the last date, and fill the form field as printed.
What is the Salary of AAI Consultant 2026?
The notification does not print a rupee figure. The pay is a fixed monthly amount worked out under the DoPT office memorandum dated 09/12/2020.
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly remuneration | Pay drawn at retirement minus basic pension (all inclusive) |
| Increment | None during the contract |
| HRA | Not admissible |
| Transport allowance | Fixed amount, not more than the rate at retirement |
| TA/DA on official tour | May be allowed as per entitlement at retirement |
| Tax | TDS is deducted at source |
Your amount depends on your own last pay and pension, so work it out before you apply. Once fixed, it stays unchanged for the whole contract, so ask yourself if the amount suits you before you commit a full year.
Contract Terms You Should Know
| Term | Detail |
|---|---|
| First engagement | One year |
| Extension | One year at a time; total period shall not exceed five years |
| Age cap on extension | Cannot go beyond 55 years |
| Working hours | Full time, no other assignment allowed |
| Leave | 1.5 days for each completed month, no carry forward or encashment |
| Absence | Services can be terminated if absent more than 3 working days without intimation |
| Notice | One month’s notice, or remuneration / fees in lieu of notice, by either side |
| Death, injury or illness on duty | AAI shall not be responsible for any compensation |
You may also be asked for a medical fitness certificate, equal to defence medical standards. It must be certified by the ATS In-Charge of the airfield before the contract starts. The duties are to assist ATC operations, including SMC work and watch extension, as assigned by the ATS In-charge.
What is the Selection Process for AAI Consultant 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Only shortlisted applicants are called; basis not stated |
| Application verification | Only for shortlisted candidates |
| Interview | Selection is on merit ranking of the interview |
The notification prescribes only application verification and an interview, and AAI keeps the right to modify the engagement notice, so watch your email. Interview dates will be sent only to shortlisted candidates on their registered email ID. The notification says no TA/DA is paid for attending verification or interview, or for joining. Just applying or meeting the criteria does not give you a right to an interview. AAI may also raise the eligibility criteria if a large number of applications arrive.
How to Apply for AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 by Email?
There is no online form and no application fee is mentioned in the notification. Only an email application is accepted.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download the notification PDF (link in Essential Links below) and copy the Annexure-1 application form |
| 2 | Fill it fully, with your post code, service details, qualifications and work experience |
| 3 | Attach self-attested copies of your education, qualification and experience documents |
| 4 | Combine the form and all documents into one PDF, not more than 5 MB |
| 5 | Email it to chqrectt@aai.aero by 11 November 2026 |
Applications through any other mode will not be accepted. Use an email ID you check daily, because call letters go by email only. Name the PDF file clearly and check that it opens properly before sending. Do not send several emails with different attachments. Keep one clean file under the 5 MB limit, with your photo, form and every self-attested certificate. Self-attest each copy before you scan it, so that nothing is left unsigned.
Rules That Can Cancel Your Candidature
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Wrong mode | Application through any mode other than email is not accepted |
| False or missing proof | Your candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage and action may be taken |
| No right to call | Applying or meeting eligibility does not entitle you to an interview |
| Rights of AAI | AAI can cancel, modify, withdraw or postpone this notice |
| Only eligible candidates | Only those who meet all criteria above can apply |
What are the Important Dates for AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application opens | 17 September 2026 |
| Last date as printed in the original notice | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date after Corrigendum-2 | 11 November 2026 |
| Interview | Will be intimated later by email |
Corrigendum-2 says the last date is extended till 11.11.2026 and the other terms and conditions remain the same. So only the date has changed. If you had already emailed your application earlier, the notification says nothing about sending it again, so read the corrigendum PDF in Essential Links once and keep your sent mail safe.
Essential Links for AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Download AAI Advertisement 14/2026 Official Notification PDF
- Download AAI Corrigendum-2 PDF (Last Date Extended to 11 November 2026)
- Visit AAI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
If you are a retired SSCO with the ATC course and five years of experience, do not wait for the new deadline to come close. Keep your documents ready, check both age conditions, and send the email early. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for the latest Defence jobs and admit card updates.