Recruitment for 389 posts at AAI: Applications open for Junior Executive and Manager roles; check eligibility..

AAI Recruitment 2026: If you are looking for a government job, here is a great opportunity. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced recruitment for various posts of Junior Executive and Manager, with a total of 389 vacancies to be filled. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online until September 7, 2026. The application process for this AAI recruitment drive began on August 8, 2026.

The deadline for submitting the application fee is September 7, 2026. While the exam date has not yet been announced, admit cards will be released before the examination. Let us take a look at the number of vacancies for each post.

**Vacancy Details by Post**
The highest number of vacancies—145—is for the post of Manager (Civil Engineering). Additionally, there are 79 vacancies for Junior Executive (Operations), 36 for Junior Executive (Finance), and 34 for Manager (Finance). The recruitment covers various departments, including Civil, Electrical, IT, Finance, Law, Operations, Fire Services, Commercial, Architecture, and Corporate Communication.

**Age Limit and Application Fee**
According to the notification, the maximum age limit is set at 27 years for Junior Executive posts and 32 years for Manager posts. Age will be calculated as of September 7, 2026. Candidates belonging to reserved categories will receive age relaxation as per the rules.

The application fee is ₹1,000 for candidates in the General, OBC, and EWS categories, whereas it is free for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates, as well as for all female candidates.

**Who Can Apply?**
Specific educational qualifications have been prescribed for the different posts. For engineering posts, a BE/B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline is required; for finance posts, an MBA (Finance), PGDM, CA, CMA, or CFA qualification is needed; and for law posts, an LLB degree is mandatory. Three years of experience in the relevant field will be required for applications to various managerial positions.

**Selection Process**
Candidates will be selected through a Computer-Based Test (CBT). This will be followed by document verification, a physical measurement test (where applicable), a driving test, a physical endurance test, and an interview (viva-voce).

Candidates can apply online by visiting the official AAI website. It is essential to read the notification carefully before applying to ensure a clear understanding of eligibility criteria and other conditions.

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