Airports Authority of India announces 389 vacancies for various Manager and Junior Executive posts under AAI Recruitment 2026, advertisement number 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, published on 22.07.2026. Applications ran from 08.08.2026 to 07.09.2026 on the IBPS-hosted registration site and are closed. One deadline is still open: the printout of a submitted application can be taken until 22.09.2026.
AAI Manager Junior Executive vacancy: Recruitment 2026
| Recruitment record | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement number | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts | Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines |
| Total vacancies | 389 |
| Application mode | Online through AAI website |
| Selection stage | Computer Based Test, followed by post-wise next stage as per rules |
AAI application start date and last date to apply
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Dashboard update / job post date | 22.07.2026 |
| Application start | 08.08.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 07.09.2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 07.09.2026 |
| Last date to print the submitted application | 22.09.2026, per the IBPS registration site |
| Post-wise CBT syllabus | Published 10.08.2026 for nine posts and 13.08.2026 for Junior Executive (Survey and Cartography) |
| Admit card | Not issued. The Admit Card column of the AAI dashboard row was empty when checked on 11.09.2026 |
| CBT exam date | Not announced as on 11.09.2026 |
| Result | Not declared as on 11.09.2026 |
| Application fee — General / OBC / EWS and other non-exempt candidates | Rs 1000 |
| Application fee — SC / ST / PwBD / Women candidates | No fee |
| Application fee — AAI apprentices with one year completed apprenticeship training | No fee |
AAI 389 vacancies: post-wise vacancy details
| Post | Total |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 5 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 4 |
| Manager (Law) | 2 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 9 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning and Management Services) | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey and Cartography) | 8 |
Important Links
| Resource | Official link |
|---|---|
| Registration and application printout | IBPS registration site for Advt 12/2026. Open on 11.09.2026. New registration is shut; the candidate login still gives the e-receipt and the application printout until 22.09.2026 |
| Recruitment dashboard | AAI recruitment dashboard. This one row carries the advertisement, press note, syllabus, admit card and result columns for this recruitment; the last two were empty when checked |
| Post-wise CBT syllabus | Ten syllabus PDFs on the AAI site. Released 10.08.2026, with Survey and Cartography added 13.08.2026 |
| Detailed advertisement PDF | Download AAI Advt 12/2026 PDF |
| Press note and applicant instructions | Open AAI press note page |
| Advertisement page, including the Hindi version of 03.08.2026 | Open AAI advertisement page |
| Parent ministry | Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Sarkari Naukri updates | Latest government job notifications |
AAI eligibility criteria, age limit and salary
The maximum age is 32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts as on 07.09.2026. Age relaxation applies for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), PwBD and other eligible categories as per the official advertisement. The pay scale is Rs 60000-180000 for Manager posts and Rs 40000-140000 for Junior Executive posts. AAI also mentions approximate CTC of Rs 21 lakh per annum for Manager and Rs 14 lakh per annum for Junior Executive.
AAI Manager Recruitment 2026: qualification and experience
The qualification is different for each discipline. Civil and Electrical Manager posts need the relevant engineering degree with three years of post-qualification experience. Finance posts require MBA/PGDM in Finance, Cost Accountant, Chartered Accountant or CFA as per the post. IT, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Operations, Commercial, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications, Finance, Law, Operations and Survey posts have separate conditions in the PDF. Candidates should not apply only from the short table; the detailed advertisement must be checked post by post.
Applying for AAI Recruitment 2026 online
- Open the AAI recruitment dashboard from the official link above.
- Find Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT in the recruitment table.
- Use the registration link once AAI activates it on or after 08.08.2026.
- Select the correct post and complete the registration with personal, education and experience details.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, declaration and documents as per the press-note instructions.
- Pay the applicable fee online and submit the form before 07.09.2026.
- Save the final application and payment receipt for admit card and document verification.
AAI upload documents and application checklist
AAI asks candidates to follow the scanning and upload instructions given with the press note and detailed advertisement. Keep a recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration ready in the required size and format. Candidates should also keep experience certificates, caste certificate, EWS certificate, disability certificate, discharge certificate for ex-servicemen and AAI apprenticeship certificate, wherever applicable. If a document is issued after the cut-off date, it may not support eligibility for this recruitment.
The CBT pattern, and what has changed since the advertisement
Checked on the AAI recruitment dashboard on 04.09.2026. Three things have moved since this advertisement appeared: the registration link is live (applications are running through the IBPS registration portal, not a form on aai.aero), the advertisement itself was updated on 03.08.2026, and discipline-wise syllabus documents were published on 13.08.2026 — ten of them, covering Junior Executive in Operations, Finance, Law and Survey & Cartography, and Manager in Operations, Commercial, Corporate Communication, CP&MS, Engineering (Civil) and Engineering (Electrical). No date-extension notice is on the dashboard, so 07.09.2026 still stands as the last date. The syllabus gives the exam shape, read here from the Junior Executive (Operations) document.
| Exam question | What the official syllabus states |
|---|---|
| Total marks and time | 120 marks, two hours, one computer based test |
| Part-A weightage | 50% — general knowledge, general English, quantitative aptitude and reasoning, verbal and non-verbal |
| Part-B weightage | 50% — questions on subjects relating to the educational qualification for that post |
| The aviation slice | 20% of Part-A is aviation-specific: ICAO, DGCA, BCAS, AERA and IATA, runway and taxiway definitions, airport operations, the passenger journey through a terminal, security and rescue and fire fighting |
| Common syllabus across posts | No — each discipline has its own published document; Part-B differs by post |
| Last date still valid | 07.09.2026, with no extension notice on the dashboard as on 04.09.2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AAI Recruitment 2026 advertisement number?
The advertisement number is 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
Has Airports Authority of India announced 389 vacancies for various posts?
Yes. Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced 389 vacancies for various Manager and Junior Executive posts under advertisement number 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
When does the online form start?
Online applications start on 08.08.2026.
What is the last date to apply?
The closing date for online applications is 07.09.2026.
Is the direct registration link active now?
No. The dashboard row currently shows no registration link for this advertisement. It should be updated when applications start.
Which posts are included?
The recruitment includes Manager and Junior Executive posts in various disciplines.
What is the age limit for Manager posts?
Manager posts have maximum age 32 years as on 07.09.2026.
What is the age limit for Junior Executive posts?
Junior Executive posts have maximum age 27 years as on 07.09.2026.
What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs 1000, while SC, ST, PwBD, Women candidates and eligible AAI apprentices are exempted.
Where should candidates check updates?
Candidates should check the official AAI recruitment dashboard and detailed advertisement PDF.