AAI Recruitment 2026: 389 Manager & Junior Executive Posts in Airports Authority — Full Guide
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released a big recruitment notification (Advt. No. 12/2026) for 389 posts of Manager and Junior Executive in many different disciplines. AAI is a Mini Ratna Category-1 central PSU, so this is a dream job for engineers, finance professionals, law graduates and science graduates who want a well-paid, secure career in the aviation sector. The pay is excellent — a CTC of about ₹21 lakh per year for Managers and around ₹14 lakh per year for Junior Executives. If you are hunting for top PSU government jobs, read this fully.
The online application window is open from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. Managers need a relevant degree with 3 years of experience, while Junior Executive posts are open to freshers. In this article, GovtJobsAlert.in covers the complete vacancy breakdown, eligibility, salary, selection process and how to apply step by step. Read carefully so you can pick the right post for your qualification and apply on time.
Key Highlights — AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) manages airports and air-navigation services across the country. Under this recruitment, AAI is filling both leadership (Manager) and entry-level (Junior Executive) posts across engineering and non-engineering streams. This is a strong opportunity for engineering government job seekers as well as finance, law and management graduates.
- Post Names: Manager (11 disciplines) & Junior Executive (4 disciplines)
- Total Vacancies: 389 posts (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive)
- Salary / Pay Scale: ₹40,000 – ₹1,80,000 (IDA), CTC up to ₹21 lakh/year
- Job Location: All India
- Application Start Date: 8 August 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 7 September 2026
AAI Vacancy Breakdown 2026 (Discipline-Wise)
The 389 posts are split across Manager and Junior Executive levels. The discipline-wise breakup is given in the two tables below.
Manager Posts (Group A, E-3):
| Manager Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Engineering (Civil) | 145 |
| Engineering (Electrical) | 16 |
| Finance | 34 |
| Information Technology | 5 |
| Architecture | 4 |
| Law | 2 |
| Fire Services | 14 |
| Operations | 28 |
| Commercial | 9 |
| Corporate Planning & Management | 1 |
| Corporate Communications | 2 |
| All Manager Posts | 260 |
Junior Executive Posts (Group B, E-1):
| Junior Executive Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Finance | 36 |
| Law | 6 |
| Operations | 79 |
| Survey & Cartography | 8 |
| All Junior Executive Posts | 129 |
AAI Eligibility Criteria 2026
The qualification depends on the discipline you choose. Please check the exact requirement for your post in the official notification, but here is a simple overview.
Educational Qualification
- Manager (Engineering): Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant branch — Civil or Electrical Engineering.
- Manager (Finance): CA / CMA / CFA or MBA/PGDM in Finance.
- Manager (IT): B.E./B.Tech in Computer Science / IT / Electronics or MCA.
- Manager (other disciplines): relevant professional degree for Architecture (B.Arch), Law (LLB), Fire Services, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Planning and Corporate Communications, as specified in the notification.
- Junior Executive: relevant degree such as MBA-Finance/CA (Finance), LLB (Law), Science graduate with MBA or Engineering degree (Operations), and Civil Engineering / Geo-informatics degree (Survey & Cartography).
Full-time regular degrees are required. Candidates should confirm their exact discipline eligibility from the notification.
Experience
- Manager posts: 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
- Junior Executive posts: No experience required — freshers are eligible.
Age Limit
The maximum age is calculated as on 07 September 2026.
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Manager | 32 years |
| Junior Executive | 27 years |
Age relaxation is available as per rules — OBC (3 years), SC/ST (5 years), PwBD (10 years) and Ex-Servicemen (5 years).
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What is the Salary for AAI Manager & Junior Executive 2026?
AAI follows the IDA (Industrial Dearness Allowance) pay pattern, which makes the total package very attractive along with strong perks.
- Manager (E-3): Pay scale ₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000, approximate CTC ₹21 lakh/year
- Junior Executive (E-1): Pay scale ₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000, approximate CTC ₹14 lakh/year
- Perks: 35% of basic pay, plus Dearness Allowance, HRA, CPF, gratuity and medical benefits
Along with basic pay, DA and perks, the in-hand salary is strong — Junior Executives start around ₹75,000+ per month and Managers earn well above ₹1,00,000 per month, depending on posting.
These figures make AAI one of the best-paying central PSU recruiters this year.
What is the Selection Process for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Selection is done through a Computer Based Test, with an interview for Manager posts. You can strengthen your preparation using our syllabus and exam guides.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
All candidates must appear for an online CBT. The test is bilingual (Hindi and English) and has no negative marking. The exam date will be announced later on the AAI website.
Stage 2: Interview (Manager Posts Only)
Manager posts (Post Codes 1–11) include an interview after the CBT. Junior Executive posts are selected on the basis of CBT and document verification only.
Additional Tests
Manager (Fire Services) candidates must clear a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test. A valid LMV driving licence is required for Operations posts.
How to Apply Online for AAI Recruitment 2026?
Keep your qualification and experience documents, photograph, signature and a valid ID ready before you start. Application is online only.
- Visit the official AAI website and open the CAREERS section (direct link in the Essential Links below).
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Select the post code and discipline you are eligible for.
- Fill in your personal, educational and experience details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and documents in the given format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable to your category).
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
AAI Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
Note these dates and apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute issues.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
AAI Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
The application fee is ₹1,000 per post, with full exemption for several categories. Fee is paid online only.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC, ST, PwBD, Women & AAI Apprentices | No fee (Exempted) |
Candidates applying for more than one post must pay the fee separately for each post.
Essential Links — AAI Manager & Junior Executive Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for AAI Recruitment 2026
- Visit AAI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
This is one of the biggest and best-paying central PSU openings of the year, with something for engineers, finance experts, law graduates and science graduates alike. Pick the post that matches your qualification and apply before 7 September 2026 — do not wait for the last day. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more PSU job notifications and career updates.