AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2026 — 129 Posts (Advt No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT)

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is recruiting 129 Junior Executives across Finance, Law, Operations, and Survey & Cartography disciplines, as part of a combined advertisement (No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) that also covers 260 Manager-level posts. Graduates and postgraduates in the relevant discipline can apply online from 8 August to 7 September 2026, with no prior work experience required for Junior Executive posts.

Who Should Apply

• Junior Executive (Finance) — 36 posts: MBA/PGDM with Finance specialization, or Cost Accountant (CMA), Chartered Accountant, or Chartered Financial Analyst.
• Junior Executive (Law) — 6 posts: A professional law degree (3-year after graduation, or 5-year integrated after 10+2), with eligibility to enrol as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India.
• Junior Executive (Operations) — 79 posts: Graduate in Science with a full-time 2-year MBA, OR a full-time Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Technology.
• Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) — 8 posts: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering/Technology, or a Master's in Geography, Remote Sensing & GIS, Geo-informatics, or Geomatics.

No post-qualification work experience is required for any Junior Executive post, unlike the Manager posts in the same advertisement, which need 3 years' experience.

Eligibility & Age Limit

Maximum age for Junior Executive posts is 27 years as on 07.09.2026, the cut-off date for age, qualification and experience. Age relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD candidates in posts identified suitable for their disability category, 5 years for eligible ex-servicemen, and up to 10 years for candidates already in regular AAI service who have completed probation. Only Indian nationals can apply. OBC (NCL) and EWS certificates must be valid specifically for financial year 2026-27, and SC/ST/PwBD certificates must be issued on or before 07.09.2026.

Salary & Pay Scale

Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1 level) sits on the IDA pay scale of ₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000, plus Dearness Allowance, Perks at 35% of Basic Pay, HRA, CPF, gratuity and medical benefits. AAI states the approximate CTC for Junior Executive works out to about ₹14 lakh a year — a solid package for a fresher-eligible PSU post, though actual take-home depends on posting location and applicable allowances.

Important Dates

Application Fee

₹1,000 (inclusive of GST) for General/OBC/EWS candidates, paid online only. SC, ST, PwBD, women candidates, and AAI apprentices who have completed one year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI are exempt from the fee.

How to Apply

1. Go to www.aai.aero and open the CAREERS tab; select the online application link for Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
2. Register with a valid personal email ID and mobile number — these cannot be changed once submitted, and all further communication (admit card, call letter, offer letter) goes only to this email and AAI's website.
3. Fill in your details and upload a scanned photograph and signature, plus a live photo capture via webcam or mobile where required.
4. Pay the application fee online, if applicable, and download the e-Receipt.
5. Review every field carefully before final submission — no corrections are allowed afterward.

Since the age cut-off is fixed at 07.09.2026, it's worth checking your exact age as on that date before you register.

How Are Candidates Selected

For Junior Executive posts, selection is a Computer-Based Test (objective type, no negative marking) followed by Application Verification. Unlike the Manager posts in the same advertisement, Junior Executive posts (Post Codes 12–15) do not include an interview stage. Only candidates shortlisted from the CBT are called for Application Verification, where original certificates must be produced; provisional selection is based on CBT performance, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria and medical standards.

Why This Job Matters

AAI is the Mini Ratna Category-1 PSU responsible for building, upgrading and running India's civil airport infrastructure and airspace. A Junior Executive role here is an entry point into a stable, well-paid central PSU career with defined pay progression, and this cycle's 129 Junior Executive vacancies span Finance, Law, Operations and Survey & Cartography, giving graduates and professional-degree holders from several different backgrounds a way in without needing prior work experience.

The FreshersLike Take

This is a strong fit if you already hold the specific professional qualification for one of these four disciplines (MBA-Finance/CA/CFA, a law degree, Engineering/MBA, or a survey-related degree) and want a stable PSU career without needing work experience. Think twice if you don't already hold one of these specific qualifications — unlike many entry-level government exams, AAI Junior Executive posts are not open to any graduate, so a general degree alone won't qualify you for most of these four disciplines. Practical tip: selected candidates can be posted anywhere in India, and colour blindness or night blindness is a rejection criterion for most posts except Finance-related ones — if you have a colour vision issue, check the medical standard for your specific post before investing time in the CBT.

Documents Required

• Scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed size
• Left thumb impression and a hand-written declaration in your own handwriting, in English
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) or EWS certificate valid for FY 2026-27, if applicable
• Disability certificate via the Swavalamban/UDID portal, if applying as PwBD
• Discharge certificate, if applying as an ex-serviceman
• No Objection Certificate from your current employer, if already working in Central/State Government, an Autonomous Body, or a PSU

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Common Questions

What is the last date to apply for AAI Junior Executive 2026?

7 September 2026. Age, qualification and experience are all reckoned as on this date.

How many Junior Executive posts are there in this notification?

129 posts across Finance (36), Operations (79), Law (6), and Survey & Cartography (8). The same advertisement (No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) separately covers 260 Manager-level posts, making 389 posts in total across both levels.

Is there an interview for Junior Executive posts?

No. Junior Executive posts go through a Computer-Based Test and Application Verification only — the interview stage applies to Manager posts in this advertisement, not Junior Executive.

Is prior work experience required?

No. Junior Executive posts have no minimum experience requirement, unlike the Manager posts in the same advertisement, which need 3 years' post-qualification experience.

Is the application fee refundable?

No. AAI states fees once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances, though duplicate payments are refunded after the application window closes.

Can I apply for more than one Junior Executive post?

Yes, with separate registration and separate fee payment for each post you apply to.

Will there be negative marking in the Computer-Based Test?

No. AAI has explicitly stated there is no negative marking for wrong answers in the CBT.