AAI Manager and Junior Executive Exam Date 2026: AAI has released a notice with the tentative examination schedule for Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The CBT for 9 posts will be held on 21 October 2026, and for the remaining 6 posts on 26 October 2026. See the full post code wise schedule below.
AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, released Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT inviting online applications for the recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives across 15 disciplines. The application process is now closed, and the exam dates have been announced.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts | Manager & Junior Executive (15 disciplines) |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Mode of Application | Online only, via www.aai.aero |
| Application Start Date | 08.08.2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 07.09.2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | 21.10.2026 & 26.10.2026 (Tentative) |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test + Interview (post-specific) |
| Application Fee | ₹1,000 (exempted for SC/ST/PwBD/Women/AAI Apprentices) |
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AAI Manager and Junior Executive Vacancy Details 2026
AAI has notified vacancies across the following posts. The total number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change at AAI’s discretion.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager (Engineering – Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | 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 & Management Services) | 1 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 6 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 |
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AAI Manager and Junior Executive Exam Date 2026
AAI has issued a notice dated 23.09.2026 from the Executive Director (HR), Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi, announcing the tentative CBT schedule. The advertisement was uploaded on the AAI website on 22.07.2026 and published in Employment News on 22.08.2026.
| Post Code | Name of Post | Tentative Exam Date |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | Manager (Engineering – Electrical) | 21.10.2026 |
| 03 | Manager (Finance) | 21.10.2026 |
| 05 | Manager (Architecture) | 21.10.2026 |
| 06 | Manager (Law) | 21.10.2026 |
| 07 | Manager (Fire Services) | 21.10.2026 |
| 09 | Manager (Commercial) | 21.10.2026 |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 21.10.2026 |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 21.10.2026 |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 21.10.2026 |
| 01 | Manager (Engineering – Civil) | 26.10.2026 |
| 04 | Manager (Information Technology) | 26.10.2026 |
| 08 | Manager (Operations) | 26.10.2026 |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 26.10.2026 |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 26.10.2026 |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 26.10.2026 |
Check Exam Date Notice PDF Here
Educational Qualification (Key Posts)
- Manager (Engineering – Civil/Electrical): Bachelor’s degree in the respective engineering discipline, plus 3 years’ post-qualification experience.
- Manager (Finance) / Junior Executive (Finance): MBA (Finance), PGDM (Finance), CA, CMA, or CFA.
- Manager (Information Technology): Bachelor’s in Computer Science/IT/Electronics or MCA, with relevant IT experience.
- Manager (Law) / Junior Executive (Law): Professional law degree with Bar Council enrolment eligibility.
- Manager (Fire Services): Bachelor’s in Fire/Mechanical/Automobile Engineering, plus physical standards.
- Manager (Operations) / Junior Executive (Operations): Science graduate with 2-year full-time MBA, or an engineering degree.
- Manager (Corporate Planning): Postgraduate in Statistics, Operations Research, Economics (with Statistics), or Mathematics (with Statistics).
- Manager (Corporate Communications): Bachelor’s in Mass Communication/Journalism/Literature with a relevant postgraduate qualification.
- Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography): Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or Master’s in Geography/Remote Sensing/GIS/Geomatics.
For Manager-level posts, 3 years of post-qualification work experience is generally required; Junior Executive posts have no experience requirement.
Check official Notice PDF Here
Age Limit & Relaxation (as on 07.09.2026)
| Post | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| Manager | 32 years |
| Junior Executive | 27 years |
Age relaxation:
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD candidates: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen with 5+ years of military service: 5 years
- AAI employees who have completed probation: up to 10 years
AAI Manager and Junior Executive Pay Scale & Salary 2026
| Post | Pay Scale (IDA) | Approx. Annual CTC |
|---|---|---|
| Manager (E-3 level, Group A) | ₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000 | ~₹21 lakhs |
| Junior Executive (E-1 level, Group B) | ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 | ~₹14 lakhs |
In addition to basic pay, selected candidates get Dearness Allowance, HRA, Perks @ 35% of basic pay, CPF, Gratuity, and medical benefits as per AAI rules.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Uploaded on AAI Website | 22 July 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | 08 August 2026 |
| Published in Employment News | 22 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 07 September 2026 |
| Exam Date Notice Released | 23 September 2026 |
| CBT (Post Codes 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 09, 11, 12, 15) | 21 October 2026 |
| CBT (Post Codes 01, 04, 08, 10, 13, 14) | 26 October 2026 |
| Admit Card | To be announced on www.aai.aero |
Application Fee
- General/EWS/OBC candidates: ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST), payable online only.
- Exempted categories: SC, ST, PwBD, Women candidates, and Apprentices who completed one year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI.
AAI Manager and Junior Executive Selection Process 2026
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective-type test, no negative marking. Held in Hindi and English (except language paper).
- Application Verification / Subsequent Tests: Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification.
- Interview: Applicable for Post Codes 1 to 11 (Manager-level posts).
- Physical Tests (Manager – Fire Services only): Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test, and Physical Endurance Test (100m run, sandbag carry, pole climbing, rope climbing, ladder climbing/descending). Minimum qualifying score: 60/100.
How to Apply for AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official AAI website: www.aai.aero
- Go to the “Careers” section and click on the registration link for Advt No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- Register using your name, email, and mobile number to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and hand-written declaration as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
- Preview, submit, and print the final application form for future reference.
Note: Applications can only be submitted online through www.aai.aero. No other mode of application will be accepted.
FAQs
Q1. What is the exam date for AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 21 October 2026 and 26 October 2026, depending on the post code.
Q2. Which posts have their exam on 21 October 2026?
Post Codes 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 09, 11, 12 and 15, which include Manager (Electrical), Finance, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Commercial, Corporate Communications, and Junior Executive (Finance) and (Survey & Cartography).
Q3. Which posts have their exam on 26 October 2026?
Post Codes 01, 04, 08, 10, 13 and 14, which include Manager (Civil), IT, Operations, Corporate Planning, and Junior Executive (Law) and (Operations).
Q4. How many vacancies are there in AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
A total of 389 vacancies are notified across Manager and Junior Executive posts in 15 disciplines.
Q5. What was the last date to apply for AAI Manager and Junior Executive Recruitment 2026?
The online application window closed on 07 September 2026.
Q6. What is the age limit for AAI Manager and Junior Executive posts?
32 years for Manager posts and 27 years for Junior Executive posts, as on 07.09.2026, with standard category-wise relaxations.
Q7. Is there an interview for all posts?
Interviews apply only to Post Codes 1 to 11 (Manager-level posts). Junior Executive posts (Code 12–15) do not include an interview stage.
Q8. When will the AAI Admit Card 2026 be released?
AAI has not announced the admit card date yet. It will be available on www.aai.aero before the exam.
Q9. What is the application fee for AAI Recruitment 2026?
₹1,000, payable online. SC, ST, PwBD, Women, and AAI Apprentice candidates are exempted from the fee.