By Akinchan Aggarwal, Advocate
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a leading public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has released Advertisement No. 12/2026 for the recruitment of 389 posts of Manager (Group-A, E-3) and Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1) across multiple disciplines. Importantly for law graduates, the drive includes Manager (Law) and Junior Executive (Law) vacancies. Online applications are open from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026.
The recruitment spans engineering, finance, information technology, architecture, operations, fire services, law and other streams. Below is a complete, structured breakdown of the post-wise vacancies, eligibility, pay scale, age limits, selection process and important dates.
Recruitment at a glance
- Organization: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Advertisement: No. 12/2026
- Posts: Manager (E-3) & Junior Executive (E-1)
- Total vacancies: 389 (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive)
- Pay scale: Manager ₹60,000–1,80,000 | Junior Executive ₹40,000–1,40,000
- Age limit (as on 07.09.2026): Manager max 32 years | Junior Executive max 27 years
- Selection: Computer Based Test (CBT) + Interview / subsequent tests + Document Verification
- Job location: Pan India (AAI airports)
- Last date to apply: 7 September 2026
Post-wise vacancies
| Post | Vacancies |
| Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 |
| Manager (Engg-Electrical) | 16 |
| Manager (Finance) | 34 |
| Manager (Information Technology) | 05 |
| Manager (Architecture) | 04 |
| Manager (Law) | 02 |
| Manager (Fire Services) | 14 |
| Manager (Operations) | 28 |
| Manager (Commercial) | 09 |
| Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 01 |
| Manager (Corporate Communications) | 02 |
| Total Manager Posts | 260 |
| Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 06 |
| Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 |
| Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 08 |
| Total Junior Executive Posts | 129 |
| Grand Total | 389 |
Eligibility for the Law posts
For readers from the legal field, the two law streams are:
- Manager (Law) — 2 posts: A 3-year LL.B. (after graduation) or a 5-year integrated law degree, plus 3 years’ post-qualification experience. Entry at Manager (E-3) scale, ₹60,000–1,80,000.
- Junior Executive (Law) — 6 posts: A 3-year LL.B. or a 5-year integrated law degree; no prior experience required. Entry at Junior Executive (E-1) scale, ₹40,000–1,40,000 — an excellent entry point for fresh law graduates.
Eligibility for other disciplines (in brief)
- Engineering (Civil / Electrical / Fire): Relevant B.E./B.Tech; Manager posts require 3 years’ experience.
- Finance: MBA (Finance) / PGDM (Finance) / CA / CMA / CFA.
- Information Technology: B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT/Electronics) or MCA.
- Architecture: Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, registered with the Council of Architecture.
- Operations / Commercial: Graduate with MBA, or B.E./B.Tech.
- Survey & Cartography: B.E./B.Tech (Civil) or M.Sc in Geography / Remote Sensing / Geo-informatics / Geomatics.
Manager (E-3) posts generally require 3 years’ post-qualification experience; Junior Executive (E-1) posts require no experience. Refer to the detailed notification for the exact qualification for each discipline.
Age limit and relaxation
- Manager: Maximum 32 years (as on 07.09.2026)
- Junior Executive: Maximum 27 years (as on 07.09.2026)
- Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years | OBC (NCL) 3 years | PwBD 10 years
Selection process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Application verification / interview / subsequent tests, as applicable
- Document Verification
Important dates
- Start of online application: 8 August 2026
- Last date for online application: 7 September 2026
- Tentative CBT date: To be announced
How to apply
Candidates must apply online through the official AAI website. In brief:
- Step 1: Visit the AAI website and go to Careers → Recruitment.
- Step 2: Open the link for Advertisement No. 12/2026.
- Step 3: Register and fill the online application form.
- Step 4: Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
- Step 5: Pay the application fee (if applicable) and submit.
- Step 6: Take a printout of the submitted application for future reference.
Important links
- Detailed Notification (PDF): Click here
- AAI Careers / Recruitment: aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment
Why this matters for law graduates
A Law post in a public sector enterprise like AAI offers a stable, well-structured legal career outside litigation. A Manager/Junior Executive (Law) advises the organisation on contracts and tenders, land and property matters, arbitration and litigation management, regulatory and aviation-sector compliance, and vetting of agreements. With a Junior Executive (Law) entry point that requires no prior experience, this is a strong opportunity for fresh LL.B. graduates, while the Manager (Law) posts suit those with three years of practice. With the window open only until 7 September 2026, eligible candidates should read the detailed notification carefully and apply in good time.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is based on publicly available recruitment details. It is not legal or career advice. Candidates must read the official AAI notification (Advt. No. 12/2026) carefully and rely only on the official notification and website before applying.
