Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the recruitment notification for 389 posts of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines. The online application process will start on August 8 and eligible candidates can apply through the official website, aai.aero, till September 7, 2026.The recruitment drive includes vacancies for manager positions in civil engineering, electrical engineering, finance, information technology, architecture, law, fire services, operations, business services, corporate planning and management and corporate communications. Junior executive positions are available in finance, law, operations and surveying and mapping.
AAI Recruitment 2026 : Vacancies
AAI has announced a total of 389 vacancies, including 260 manager posts and 129 junior executive posts.The highest number of vacancies is for Manager (Civil Engineering) with 145 positions, followed by Junior Executive (Operations) with 79 vacancies.
AAI 2026 recruitment: Selection process
Candidates will be selected through Computer Based Test (CBT). Exam date will be announced later on the official website.As per the notification, the CBT will consist of objective type questions and there will be no negative marking.Shortlisted candidates for manager posts will also have to appear for document verification and an interview. Those applying for the position of Manager (Fire Services) will also undergo physical measurement, driving and physical endurance tests.
Eligibility and age limit
Upper age limit is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts as on 7th September 2026. Age relaxation will be provided to reserved category candidates as per Govt.Candidates applying for managerial positions must have the required educational qualification along with three years of relevant post-qualification work experience. No prior work experience is required for junior executive positions. Educational qualifications vary by job.
AAI Recruitment 2026: Salary
Shortlisted candidates for manager posts will get pay scale of Rs 60,000 to Rs 1,80,000 while junior executives will get Rs 40,000 to Rs 1,40,000.According to AAI, the approximate annual cost to the company (CTC) is Rs 21 lakh for executives and Rs 14 lakh for junior executives, along with applicable bonuses and other benefits.AAI has asked the candidates to submit applications only through online mode available on its official website. People who wish to apply for more than one place must register separately and pay the application fee separately for each place.