Overview
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the Manager and Junior Executive Syllabus 2026 for recruitment under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The recruitment drive aims to fill 389 Manager and Junior Executive vacancies through a computer-based examination and subsequent selection stages. Candidates should review the post-wise syllabus, examination structure and eligibility requirements before applying.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Manager and Junior Executive |
| Total Vacancies | 389 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should rely on the recruitment section of the AAI website for the final registration schedule. The closing date, fee-payment deadline and CBT date will be displayed in the detailed notification or through a subsequent notice.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must possess a bachelor’s degree or relevant professional/technical degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Junior Executive technical posts may require a full-time bachelor’s degree in the relevant engineering discipline, depending on the advertised role.
- Manager posts may require a degree, professional qualification and prescribed post-qualification work experience.
- The required discipline, minimum marks and experience vary by post. Candidates must check the vacancy table in the detailed notification before submitting an application.
- Qualifications should be completed by the eligibility cut-off date specified by AAI.
Age Limit
- The usual upper age limit is 27 years for Junior Executive posts.
- The usual upper age limit is 32 years for Manager posts.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date mentioned in the notification.
- Relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Central Government rules.
Fees
- The application fee, category-wise exemptions and payment deadline will be specified in the detailed online notice.
- Eligible SC, ST, PwBD, female and apprentice candidates may receive a fee exemption where provided by AAI rules.
- Fees must be paid online through the available payment gateway and are generally non-refundable.
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible applicants will take an objective online examination covering general aptitude and post-specific subjects.
- Document Verification and Role-Specific Assessment: Shortlisted candidates will undergo certificate verification and any applicable interview, voice test, psychological assessment or other post-specific test.
- Medical Examination and Final Appointment: Final selection will be subject to merit, eligibility verification, medical fitness and completion of pre-appointment formalities.
CBT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The CBT is expected to contain 120 objective-type questions for 120 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes. Each correct response carries one mark. No negative marking is generally applied unless AAI states otherwise in the post-wise instructions. The question distribution between common subjects and discipline-related topics may vary by post.
Subject-Wise Syllabus
- English Language: Grammar, vocabulary, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension, cloze test and error detection.
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: Analogies, coding-decoding, series, syllogism, blood relations, directions, puzzles and logical reasoning.
- Quantitative Aptitude: Number system, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, profit and loss, time and work, time-distance and data interpretation.
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian economy, geography, history, polity, science, aviation sector developments and AAI-related awareness.
- Discipline-Specific Section: Core subjects from the qualifying engineering, management, finance, official language, fire services or other relevant discipline, as applicable to the selected post.
Candidates should build a topic-wise study plan, revise graduation-level concepts, practise previous recruitment papers and attempt timed mock tests. Accuracy is important even where no negative marking applies because selection is based on merit and category-wise cut-offs.
How to Apply
- Visit the official AAI website at www.aai.aero.
- Open the Careers or recruitment section and locate Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
- Read the detailed notification and confirm the qualification, age, experience and category requirements for the chosen post.
- Complete online registration using an active email address and mobile number.
- Enter personal, educational and employment details carefully, ensuring that they match official certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed size and format.
- Pay the applicable fee online, review the form and submit it before the deadline.
- Download the final application form and retain the payment receipt and registration credentials for the admit card process.
Important Links
FAQs
How many vacancies are available in AAI Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment drive covers 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts.
Is there negative marking in the AAI CBT?
The notified CBT pattern generally carries one mark per correct answer with no negative marking. Candidates should verify the final examination instructions on their admit card.
What should candidates study for the AAI Junior Executive examination?
Candidates should prepare English, reasoning, quantitative aptitude, general awareness and the relevant graduation or engineering discipline subjects specified for their post.
