Airports Authority of India invites applications for several posts
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise and a Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-I organisation, has invited online applications for the recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines.
The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
Special Opportunity for Law Graduates
Among the posts announced, AAI has notified vacancies for:
- Manager (Law) – 2 vacancies
- Junior Executive (Law) – 6 vacancies
Candidates with the prescribed law qualification may apply online through the official AAI website.
Recruitment Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Posts | Manager & Junior Executive |
| Law Vacancies | 8 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Opens | 08 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 07 September 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
AAI has stated that applications will be accepted only through its online application process.
Law Posts
1. Manager (Law)
Vacancies: 2
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Professional Degree in Law, either:
- 3-year regular LL.B. course after graduation; or
- 5-year integrated regular law course after 10+2.
Candidates should also be eligible to enrol themselves as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India to practise in courts in India.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of post-qualification work experience in the field of Law is required.
Age Limit:
Maximum 32 years as on 07 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
2. Junior Executive (Law)
Vacancies: 6
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must possess a Professional Degree in Law, either:
- 3-year regular LL.B. course after graduation; or
- 5-year integrated regular law course after 10+2.
Candidates should also be eligible to enrol themselves as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India to practise in courts in India.
Experience:
No work experience is required.
Age Limit:
Maximum 27 years as on 07 September 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
Salary & Benefits
Manager –
Pay Scale: ₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000
Approximate CTC: ₹21 lakh per annum
Junior Executive –
Pay Scale: ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000
Approximate CTC: ₹14 lakh per annum
In addition to basic pay, eligible employees may receive Dearness Allowance, perks at 35% of basic pay, HRA and other benefits including CPF, gratuity, social security schemes and medical benefits as per AAI rules.
Age Relaxation
The notification provides for applicable age relaxations, including:
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD: Up to 10 years, subject to the conditions specified in the notification
Eligible Ex-servicemen/Commissioned Officers: Up to 5 years
Eligible regular AAI employees: Up to 10 years
All eligibility conditions are to be reckoned as on 07 September 2026.
Application Fee
The application fee is:
₹1,000/- inclusive of GST
The fee must be paid through online mode only.
Fee Exemption
The following candidates are exempted from payment of the application fee:
- SC candidates
- ST candidates
- PwBD candidates
- Women candidates
- Apprentices who have successfully completed one year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI
Selection Process
The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT) for all posts.
The CBT is objective-type and, according to the notification, there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
Depending on the post, the CBT will be followed by:
Computer Based Test → Application Verification / Subsequent Tests → Interview, where applicable
For Post Codes 1 to 11, an interview is included as part of the selection process.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates must apply online through the AAI website under the “CAREERS” section.
Official Website: www.aai.aero
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Before applying, candidates should carefully verify their educational qualification, age, experience and other eligibility requirements. Incomplete applications are liable to rejection.
Official Notification:
