The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced 389 vacancies for Manager and Junior Executive positions across multiple disciplines under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
The recruitment covers engineering, finance, IT, law, operations, commercial, architecture, fire services, corporate planning, corporate communications and other professional areas. The online application window is 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026. (Testbook)
Important: The information you provided is genuine regarding the 389 vacancies and 7 September 2026 deadline, but “Any Graduate / B.E. / B.Tech / MBA” is too broad. Eligibility depends on the specific Manager or Junior Executive post.
📌 AAI Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts | Manager & Junior Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Manager Vacancies | 260 |
| Junior Executive Vacancies | 129 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Official Website | AAI – aai.aero |
The recruitment notification was released on 22 July 2026 and the application period is scheduled from 8 August to 7 September 2026. (Jagranjosh.com)
✈️ Vacancy Details
AAI has announced vacancies across 15 post codes covering Manager and Junior Executive positions. (Free Job Alert)
Major vacancies include:
| Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Manager – Engineering (Civil) | 145 |
| Manager – Engineering (Electrical) | 16 |
| Manager – Finance | 34 |
| Manager – Operations | 28 |
| Junior Executive – Operations | 79 |
| Junior Executive – Finance | 36 |
| Junior Executive – Law | 6 |
| Junior Executive – Survey & Cartography | 8 |
| Other Manager Posts | Included |
| Total | 389 |
The recruitment also includes Manager positions in IT, Architecture, Law, Fire Services, Commercial, Corporate Planning & Management Services and Corporate Communications. (Jagranjosh.com)
👨💼 Manager Posts
Manager positions are available in several professional and technical disciplines, including:
- Engineering – Civil
- Engineering – Electrical
- Finance
- Information Technology
- Architecture
- Law
- Fire Services
- Operations
- Commercial
- Corporate Planning & Management Services
- Corporate Communications
Manager posts are generally intended for candidates with the prescribed degree/professional qualification plus relevant post-qualification experience. For example, the Engineering Manager positions require a relevant engineering degree and 3 years of relevant post-qualification experience. (Yojna Portal)
👨💻 Junior Executive Posts
The Junior Executive recruitment covers areas including:
- Finance
- Law
- Operations
- Survey & Cartography
The Junior Executive – Operations category accounts for a significant portion of the recruitment with 79 vacancies. (Jagranjosh.com)
Unlike the Manager positions, the Junior Executive posts do not universally require prior professional experience; eligibility depends on the individual post. (India Today Best Colleges)
🎓 Educational Qualification
The qualification varies significantly by post.
Depending on the position, candidates may require:
- B.E. / B.Tech
- B.Arch
- MBA / PGDM
- CA / CMA / CFA
- LLB
- Relevant Bachelor’s Degree
- Other prescribed professional qualifications
For example:
Manager – Engineering (Civil)
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering/Technology + prescribed experience.
Manager – Engineering (Electrical)
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering/Technology + prescribed experience.
Manager – Finance
Professional qualifications such as MBA/PGDM Finance, CA, CMA or CFA, as prescribed, may be accepted. (Yojna Portal)
⚠️ Important
Any Graduate is NOT automatically eligible for every AAI vacancy.
Candidates must select a post for which their exact educational qualification satisfies the official notification.
🎂 Age Limit
The maximum age limits are:
- Manager: 32 years
- Junior Executive: 27 years
The age is calculated as on 7 September 2026, with applicable relaxations for eligible reserved categories according to Government/AAI rules. (Jagranjosh.com)
💰 Salary
Manager – Group A / E-3
₹60,000 – ₹1,80,000
Junior Executive – Group B / E-1
₹40,000 – ₹1,40,000
Additional benefits and allowances are applicable according to AAI rules. (The Times of India)
📝 Selection Process
The selection process varies according to the post.
The recruitment generally includes:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Application/document verification
- Interview for applicable Manager posts
- Physical Measurement / Driving / Physical Endurance Tests for applicable Fire Services/Operations positions
- Medical Examination
The CBT date will be announced separately by AAI. (Jagranjosh.com)
💳 Application Fee
The reported application fee is:
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS | ₹1,000 |
| SC / ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| Female Candidates | Nil |
| Eligible AAI Apprentices | Nil |
The applicable fee should be paid through the official online payment system during application. (NDTV)
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 8 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 7 September 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
The 7 September 2026 deadline provided in your original information is therefore correct. (Yojna Portal)
🟢 Current Application Status
As of 13 August 2026, the application window is OPEN.
Candidates can apply until 7 September 2026.
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official Airports Authority of India website.
- Open the Careers section.
- Find Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- Read the complete notification.
- Select the eligible Manager or Junior Executive post.
- Register using your personal email ID and mobile number.
- Complete the application form.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration.
- Upload relevant educational/experience documents.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Review all information carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Download and save the final application form and payment receipt. (Free Job Alert)
🔗 Official Apply Link
AAI Official Website
Airports Authority of India – Official Careers Portal
Important: The official AAI domain is aai.aero. The AAI website was temporarily timing out during my live check, so I could not confirm the current page response directly at this moment. However, multiple current recruitment references identify the AAI official website and confirm that applications for Advertisement 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT are being submitted through AAI’s official website. (Testbook)
For your Job Alert India 2026 app, use only the official AAI domain above and do not provide third-party “Apply Now” URLs.
⚠️ Important Eligibility Warning
The recruitment contains multiple different professional positions.
Do not publish this recruitment simply as:
“Any Graduate / B.E. / B.Tech / MBA – 389 Posts”
because this could mislead candidates.
Instead, state:
Qualification: Degree / B.E. / B.Tech / MBA / professional qualification, depending on the post.
Candidates must check the specific post code and qualification before submitting an application.
🚨 Beware of Fake Recruitment
Candidates should apply only through the official AAI website.
Never pay an individual or recruitment agent who promises guaranteed selection.
Candidates should also avoid unofficial application forms circulated through WhatsApp, Telegram or social-media groups.
✅ Genuine Job Verification
- Organization: Airports Authority of India — ✅ Genuine
- Advertisement: 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT — ✅
- Total Vacancies: 389 — ✅
- Manager Posts: 260 — ✅
- Junior Executive Posts: 129 — ✅
- Application Start: 8 August 2026 — ✅
- Last Date: 7 September 2026 — ✅
- Current Status: 🟢 Applications Open
- Official Domain: aai.aero — ✅
- Official website live check: ⚠️ Temporarily timed out during verification
- Third-party application links: ❌ Do not use