AAI SSCO Consultant 2026: Recruitment at AAI for Retired Armed Forces Officers; Applications Invited for 39 Positions

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued an advertisement for the recruitment of 39 consultants to support Air Traffic Services units at various joint-user defense and field airports across the country.

AAI SSCO Consultant 2026: The Airports Authority of India has announced a significant opportunity for Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have retired from the Indian Armed Forces. The Authority has released advertisement number 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs to fill 39 consultant positions, intended to support Air Traffic Services units at various joint-user defense and field airports nationwide. Candidates are advised to submit their applications to the Authority via email within the stipulated timeframe, as this is the only accepted method for application submission.

Details of Positions and Airport-wise Requirements

Goa (Dabolim) Airport – 15 positions (11 Surface Movement Control + 4 ATC)
Pune Airport (for SMC) – 11 positions
Purnia Airport – 4 positions
Port Blair Airport (for SMC) – 4 positions
Darbhanga Airport – 3 positions
Kanpur Airport – 2 positions
Total – 39 positions

Important Dates

Application Start Date – September 17, 2026
Application Deadline – November 11, 2026
Interview – Shortlisted candidates will be notified of their interview date via their registered email ID.

Eligibility and Age Limit

To be eligible for this recruitment, candidates must be retired Short Service Commissioned Officers from the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, or the Coast Guard. In addition to this, candidates must be graduates from a recognized university and have completed the Basic ATC Course (ATM & AL) and either the GCA or ATSS course. Furthermore, candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience in ATC duties, which must include a minimum of 1 year of experience performing ATC duties at a joint-user defense airfield.

As of the last date for submitting applications, the candidate’s age must not exceed 50 years. Additionally, for retired defense personnel, the interval between the date of retirement and the last date for application submission must not exceed 6 years. Under no circumstances can the contract be extended beyond the age of 55.

What will the salary be?

In accordance with the DoPT Office Memorandum dated December 9, 2020, the monthly remuneration for the selected consultant will be determined by subtracting their basic pension from their last drawn basic salary at the time of retirement. This fixed amount will remain constant throughout the duration of the contract, with no annual or percentage-based increments. Furthermore, no House Rent Allowance (HRA) will be provided; however, transport allowance (as per applicable rules) will be provided, and provisions for TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) will apply.

How to apply?

To apply, first download the application form in the prescribed format.
Attach self-attested copies of your educational qualifications, work experience, and all other required documents.
Combine the completed form and all supporting documents into a single PDF file.
Send this PDF file to the official email address, chqrectt@aai.aero, by November 11, 2026.