Overview
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the tentative Computer-Based Test schedule for Manager and Junior Executive recruitment under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The CBT is scheduled to be conducted on October 21 and October 26, 2026, depending on the post code; the total number of vacancies has not been restated in the exam-date notice and should be checked in the detailed recruitment advertisement.
Candidates who registered for the recruitment drive should review the official schedule PDF carefully to confirm the examination date applicable to their post. Admit card and examination-centre details are expected to be issued separately.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Manager and Junior Executive |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the exam-date notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | October 21 and October 26, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The examination dates are tentative and may be revised due to administrative requirements. Candidates should regularly monitor the AAI recruitment portal for the admit card release date, reporting time, examination city and any change in schedule.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Applicants for Junior Executive posts must possess a bachelor’s degree or the relevant professional/technical qualification prescribed for the concerned discipline.
- Candidates applying for Manager posts must hold the required graduate, engineering or professional degree for the respective post.
- Manager-level positions may also require relevant post-qualification work experience, as specified in the detailed advertisement.
- The required degree, subject combination, minimum marks and experience conditions can differ for each post code.
- Qualifications must be obtained from a recognised university, institution or statutory body by the eligibility cut-off date.
Age Limit
- The maximum age limit varies for Manager and Junior Executive posts.
- The relevant date for calculating age will be the cut-off date given in the detailed recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit will apply to eligible reserved-category candidates under Central Government rules.
- Applicants should verify post-wise age requirements before relying on their candidature status.
Fees
- The application fee amount is not mentioned in the tentative exam schedule notice.
- Candidates should refer to Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT for category-wise fee details and exemptions.
- Where applicable, fees are to be paid through the authorised online payment facility only.
- Release of the exam schedule does not require candidates to make any additional examination payment unless AAI issues a separate instruction.
Selection Process
The recruitment process may include the following stages, subject to the requirements of each post:
- Computer-Based Test: Registered candidates will appear for the CBT on the post-wise date allotted by AAI.
- Document Verification or Additional Assessment: Shortlisted candidates may be called for document verification, interview, voice test, psychological assessment or another post-specific test, wherever applicable.
- Medical Examination and Final Selection: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical and eligibility standards before appointment. Final selection will be based on merit, qualifying requirements and vacancy availability.
Candidates should note that merely appearing in the CBT does not guarantee selection or appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AAI website at aai.aero and open the Careers or recruitment section.
- Locate Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT for Manager and Junior Executive posts.
- Read the detailed notification and confirm the post code, educational qualification, age limit, experience requirement and category conditions.
- During the notified application window, complete the online registration using an active email address and mobile number. The exam-date notice itself does not indicate that fresh applications have reopened.
- Enter personal, academic and employment details exactly as recorded in the supporting certificates.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, category certificate and qualification documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable fee online, if required, and submit the form after checking every entry.
- Download the confirmation page and retain the application number. Already-registered candidates should use these credentials to download their admit card once released.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the AAI Manager and Junior Executive CBT be held?
The tentative CBT dates are October 21 and October 26, 2026. Candidates must check the official PDF for the date assigned to their post code.
2. Has AAI released the admit card for the examination?
The exam-date notice does not confirm the admit card release date. Hall tickets and examination-centre details are expected through a separate update.
3. Is the AAI examination schedule final?
No. AAI has described the schedule as tentative. Candidates should check the official recruitment portal regularly for revisions or additional instructions.
