AAI Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 389 Manager & Junior Executive Posts, Apply Online Starts August 8

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A total of 389 vacancies are available across 11 Manager disciplines and 4 Junior Executive disciplines. Total Vacancies: 389 Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at the sole discretion of AAI. PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disability) vacancies are included within the above totals; some posts also carry unfilled PwBD backlog vacancies from previous recruitment cycles, as indicated in the official notification.

Eligibility is discipline-specific, covering educational qualification and, for Manager posts, post-qualification work experience. Junior Executive posts require no prior work experience (Nil), while Manager posts generally require 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.

Candidates with a "Bachelor's Degree in Technology" may apply against the qualification "Bachelor's Degree in Engineering" for Commercial and Operations posts. Work experience must be from Central/State Government, PSUs, or Large Private Sector Organizations (listed companies, organizations with 250+ employees, or companies with annual turnover above Rs. 250 crores; large law firms must have turnover above Rs. 10 crores). Degrees/Diplomas acquired via Open and Distance mode from UGC-recognized universities or AICTE-approved courses are considered valid, wherever applicable.

SC/ST candidates: 5 years OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates: 3 years PwBD candidates with permanent disability (in identified suitable categories): 10 years Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers with at least 5 years of military service: 5 years Candidates in regular AAI service who have completed probation: up to 10 years

In addition to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, Perks (35% of Basic Pay), HRA, and other benefits including CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and Medical benefits are admissible as per AAI Rules. Pay protection is provided as per DPE Guidelines for candidates joining from other CPSEs/State PSUs/Government Departments through proper channel.

Application Fee: Rs. 1,000 (inclusive of GST), payable through online mode only. SC candidates, ST candidates, PwBD candidates, Women candidates, and AAI Apprentices who have completed 1 year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI are exempt from the fee. Fee can be paid via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets. Fees once paid are non-refundable under any circumstances; duplicate payments will be refunded after the closing date. Candidates can apply for multiple posts with separate registration and separate fee payment for each post.

Computer Based Test (Objective Type) will be conducted for all posts, with no negative marking for wrong answers. Provisionally eligible candidates will be called for the Computer Based Test based on details furnished in the application form. The Computer Based Test will be followed by Application Verification/Subsequent Tests for all posts. Post Codes 1 to 11 (all Manager posts) will also include an Interview as part of the selection process. For Manager (Fire Services), Application Verification is followed by a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (Running, Casualty Carrying, Pole Climbing, Rope Climbing, and Ladder Climbing & Descending). Only candidates who qualify these tests proceed to the interview. For Manager and Junior Executive (Airport Operations), a valid Light Motor Vehicle License is essential (temporary/learning license not accepted). Final

Scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration (as per prescribed specifications) Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets Caste Certificate [SC/ST/OBC(NCL)], valid for FY 2026-27, where applicable EWS Certificate, valid for FY 2026-27, where applicable Disability Certificate (generated through Swavalamban/UDID portal) for PwBD candidates Discharge Certificate for Ex-servicemen candidates Experience Certificate and supporting documents proving the nature and duration of work experience Apprentice Certificate from AAI, where applicable No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, for candidates already working in Central/State Government, Autonomous Body, or PSU

Only Indian Nationals fulfilling the eligibility criteria can apply. Age, qualification, experience, and all other eligibility criteria will be reckoned as on 07 September 2026 (cut-off date). Candidates should apply only if the final result of their required qualification has already been declared; there is no relaxation on this account. OBC (NCL), EWS, SC/ST, and Disability certificates must be valid and in the prescribed Government of India format, produced at the time of Application Verification/Interview. Candidates can apply for multiple posts, with separate registration and fee payment for each post. Furnishing wrong or false information will lead to disqualification, and AAI will not be responsible for any consequence of such information. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Computer Based Test. The Computer Based Test will be bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the l