AAI Junior Executive Recruitment 2025: Apply Online, Eligibility, Vacancy Details

AIRPORTS AUTHORITY OF INDIA (AAI)

(Schedule – ‘A’ Mini Ratna‐ Category‐1 Public Sector Enterprise)

Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi‐110003

Advt. No. 02/2025/CHQ

Recruitment of Junior Executives

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise established by an Act of Parliament, is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure both on earth and in the country’s airspace.  AAI has been granted Mini Ratna Category I status.

The AAI is accepting online applications for the following positions through its website, www.aai.aero. Eligible candidates should meet the criteria listed below.  No application through any other mode will be accepted.

1. Vacancies and Reservation

The number of vacancies is tentative and may increase or decrease at sole discretion of AAI.

Abbreviations used: UR = Unreserved | EWS = Economically Weaker Section | OBC (NCL) = Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | SC = Scheduled Caste | ST = Scheduled Tribe | PwBD = Persons with Benchmark Disability | PwBD Category (A), (B), (C), (D) & (E)

Posts Identified Suitable for Persons With Benchmark Disability (PwBD)

Abbreviations used: S = Sitting | ST = Standing |BN = Bending | H = Hearing | C = Communication | RW = Reading & Writing | SE = Seeing | MF = Manipulation with Fingers

Note:

• Definition of various categories of disability identified suitable for the post shall be as defined under RPwD Act, 2016
• PwBD candidates shall also be assessed for suitability in terms of respective Functional Requirements as mentioned against the post, before appointment against identified post

2. Educational Qualification

Note:

(i) Degree should be:

• From a recognized/deemed university or from an apex institution, i.e., IIT/IIMs/XLRI/TISS, etc., recognized by Govt. of India; and
• Percentage of marks: – Pass marks or equivalent for Bachelor’s Degree.

(ii) Candidates having B.E./ B. Tech/ B. Sc. (Engg.) Degree are allowed to apply where essential qualification is prescribed as Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

(iii) Departmental candidates possessing recognized degrees as per the required minimum qualification, obtained through part-time/ correspondence/ distance education mode shall be eligible to apply.

3. Age Limit & Relaxation

a)  Age Limit: 

Maximum age 27 years as on:‐ 24/05/2025.

b) Relaxation in Age  

(a) Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates. Vacancies reserved for OBC category are meant for candidates belonging to ‘Non-Creamy Layer’ as per the guidelines of Govt. of India on the subject.

(b) Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for PwBD candidates where post is identified suitable for relevant category of disability, supported by the Certificate of Disability issued on or before 24.05.2025 by the Competent Authority.

(c) Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers, including Emergency Commissioned Officers or Short Service Commissioned Officers who have rendered at least five years of military service and have been released —

• on completion of assignment (including those whose assignment is due to be completed within one year) otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency;

OR

• on account of physical disability attributable to military service or on invalidment, shall be allowed maximum relaxation of 05 years in the upper age limit.

(d) Upper age limit is relaxable by maximum 10 years for candidates who are in regular service of AAI and have completed their probation on initial appointment.

(e) The date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination certificates will only be accepted.
No subsequent requests for change in date of birth will be entertained

4. Important Dates

5. Remuneration

i) Pay Scale (IDA)

Junior Executive [Group‐B: E‐1 level]:    Rs.40000‐3%‐140000

ii)  Emoluments:

In addition to Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance, increment @ 3% of   Basic Pay per annum, Perks @ 35%  of Basic Pay, HRA, and other benefits, which include CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, Medical  Benefits, etc., are admissible as per AAI rules.

The Cost to the Company per annum would be around Rs. 13 lakhs approximately.

Note: Pay protection will be provided to eligible candidates who are coming through proper channels from other CPSEs/State PSUs/Govt. Dept. immediately before joining Airports Authority of India. Such pay protection will be provided as per DPE Guidelines.

 6. How to apply for the Recruitment of Junior Executives?

Candidates are advised to read the following instructions carefully before applying online and also all the instructions given on the main instruction page of the online application. Candidate has to ensure filling up of correct information.  In case of filling up of wrong  /invalid information/  incomplete application/application without application fee as the case may be, the application will be summarily rejected.

(i) Before applying for the post, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfils the eligibility and other norms mentioned in the Advertisement. Furnishing of wrong/false information will be a disqualification and AAI will not be responsible for any consequence of furnishing of such wrong/false information.

(ii) Candidates are advised to read the following instructions carefully before applying on-line and also all the instructions given on main instruction page of the online application:

(a) Candidates are required to apply online through the link available on www.aai.aero under tab “CAREERS”. No other means/mode of submission of applications will be accepted under any circumstances.

(b) Incomplete application will be summarily rejected.

(c) Candidates should have a valid personal E-mail ID and Mobile Number. It should be kept active during the currency of this recruitment process. The candidates are requested to check regularly their E-mail (all folders including spam)/AAI’s website for any communication from AAI.

(d) Before starting to fill up the on-line application, the candidates should keep at hand the following details/documents/information:

(1) Valid E-mail id: The E-mail ID entered in the online application form should remain active until the recruitment process is completed. No change in E-mail ID will be allowed once registered. All correspondence regarding this recruitment shall be made on the registered E-mail ID/AAI website, including intimation to download Admit Card for Computer Based Test and Call Letter for Application Verification, if shortlisted and Offer Letter, if selected.

(2) Scanned copy of latest passport size coloured photograph (not more than 03 months old) and scanned signature in digital format (as per dimensions given below) for uploading in the application.

(3) All relevant documents/details relating to eligibility criteria viz Educational Qualification, Caste Certificate [SC/ST/OBC(NCL)], EWS Certificate, Experience Certificate, Disability Certificate, Discharge Certificate in case of Ex-Servicemen, Apprentice Certificate from AAI etc.

(4) Details/ documents to make Online Payment of the requisite application fee/ intimation charges.

(e) Candidates are advised not to respond to unscrupulous advertisements appearing in any newspaper/websites/mobile apps etc. For authenticity of the any information, candidates may visit detailed advertisement available on AAI website www.aai.aero only.

7. General Instructions 

Before submitting the application, the candidate must ensure that he/she fulfills all the eligibility and other norms and possesses the eligibility related documents as per the requirements mentioned in this advertisement. He/She may cross-check the information, such as Date of Birth, Category, Sub-Category [SC/ST/OBC(NCL)/PwBD/EWS/Ex-Serviceman], Gender, E-mail ID, Mobile Number etc. furnished in the application form before finally submitting the same as no correction would be possible later.

1. Candidates are advised to apply on-line much before the closing date of application mentioned in this Advertisement and not wait till the last date to avoid the possibility of disconnection/inability/failure to log on the AAI’s website on account of heavy load on internet/website jam/disconnection.
2. AAI will not take any responsibility for the candidates not being able to submit their applications till the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons or for any other reason beyond the control of the AAI.
3. The Computer Based Test will be held at various major cities across India. The places of examination centres can be increased or decreased, depending upon the number of candidates and in that case, candidates will be asked to appear at any other place of examination centres other than those specified by them. No request for change of centre/venue/date/session for Examination shall be entertained.
4. The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination cannot be ruled out completely which may impact exam delivery and/or result from being generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may include movement of candidates, delay in exam. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute discretion of AAI. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-exam. Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of exam delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.
5. The decision of AAI Management regarding the eligibility criteria, acceptance or rejection of applications, mode of selection to the post, etc. shall be final and binding on all candidates. Mere fulfilling of the minimum qualification and job requirement will not vest any right on candidates for being called for Application Verification. No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates found ineligible and not called for Application Verification.
6. AAI reserves the right to modify/alter/restrict/enlarge/cancel the recruitment process, if need so arises, without issuing any further notice or assigning any reasons whatsoever. The decision of the AAI Management will be final and no appeal will be entertained in this regard.
7. All correspondence with candidates shall be done through E-mail and all general information shall be provided through AAI website. Responsibility of receiving, downloading, and printing of admit card for Computer Based Test/ call letter for Application Verification/ offer of appointment/ any other information, shall be of the candidate. AAI will not be responsible for any loss of E-mail sent, due to invalid/wrong email ID provided by the candidate or for delay/non-receipt of information, if a candidate fails to access his/her mail (all folders including spam)/AAI website in time.
8. If the candidate violates any process or provides false or unconformant information or does not comply with the eligibility criteria mentioned in this advertisement, the candidature of such registered candidates is liable to be rejected at any stage of the recruitment process or even after recruitment/joining. If such instances go undetected during the current selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with retrospective effect.
9. AAI will not bear any liability on account of salary/ leave salary/ pension contribution etc., if any, of previous employment of any candidate already working in the Central Government / State Government / Autonomous Body / Public Sector Undertaking.
10. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the Computer-Based Test.
11. The court of jurisdiction for any dispute will be at Delhi.
12. All future communications/information regarding this recruitment will be made available on AAI website. Candidates are advised to check their Email account and visit AAI website www.aai.aero regularly for further updates.
13. In case of any dispute in the advertisement, English version of the Employment Notice will be treated as valid.
14. Computer-based Based Test will be bilingual i.e., Hindi and English, except test of language

The Candidates are strongly advised to read the job notification pdf link below to avoid any future errors

👉🏻 Official Notification: AAI Recruitment of Junior Executives

FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions):

Question 1. Is the Airport Authority of India a government or private firm?

Ans: The Airport Authority of India is a government firm.

Question 2. Is work experience mandatory for all the posts in AAI Junior Executive?

Ans: No. Work experience is not mandatory for all Airports Authority of India Junior Executive posts.

Question 3. What are the engineering streams eligible for the post of Junior Executive?

Ans: The engineering streams eligible for the post of Junior Executive include Civil, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, and Architecture.

Question 4. Is there any negative marking in the Airport Authority of India’s recruitment exam?

Ans: No. There is no negative marking in the Airport Authority of India’s recruitment exam.

Question 5. What is the pay scale of AAI Junior Executives?

Ans: The pay scale of the Junior Executive at the Airport Authority of India ranges from Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000 depending on the respective selected candidate’s profile.

Question 7. What is the last date of AAI Junior Executive Recruitment?

Ans: The last date of Airports Authority of India Junior Executive Recruitment will be May 24, 2025.

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