The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced a recruitment notification for the position of Consultant. There are a total of 39 vacancies available, and the last date to apply is 1 October 2026.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026: 39 Posts, Apply Email: Overview
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) – Schedule ‘A’ Mini Ratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise |
| Post Name | Consultant |
| Advt No | 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs |
| Total Vacancies | 39 |
| Application Mode | |
| Job Location | 6 Airfield Locations |
| Official Website | nrai.in |
Important Dates
The following important dates are relevant for the application process:
| Opening Date for Submission of Applications (by email) | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Submission of Application | 1 October 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | Will be intimated later, only on the registered email ID of shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee
There is no application fee mentioned for this recruitment process.
| Category | Application Fee |
| All Categories | Not specified |
Age Limit
Candidates must be not more than 50 years of age as on the last date for submission of application (1 October 2026). The period between retirement from the Indian Armed Forces and the application date should not exceed 6 years. Any extension of the contract cannot take the consultant beyond 55 years of age.
| Maximum Age | Not more than 50 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Gap Since Retirement | Not exceed 6 years |
| Maximum Age During Extension | 55 years |
Vacancy Details
The vacancies are distributed across various airfield locations as follows:
| Post Code | Location-wise Requirement | No. of Consultants |
| 01 | Pune Airport [For Surface Movement Control (SMC)] | 11 |
| 02 | Kanpur Airport | 02 |
| 03 | Purnea Airport | 04 |
| 04 | Goa (Dabolim) Airport [11 for SMC + 04 for ATC] | 15 |
| 05 | Port Blair Airport [For SMC] | 04 |
| 06 | Darbhanga Airport | 03 |
| Total | 39 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Eligible candidates for these posts are retired Short Service Commission Officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, or Indian Coast Guard. Candidates must possess a graduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university and have completed a Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course. Additionally, a minimum of 5 years of cumulative experience in ATC duties is required, with at least 1 year of experience at a Joint User Defence Airfield.
| Eligible Candidates | Retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Armed Forces |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university |
| Professional Qualification | Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course |
| Required Experience | Minimum 5 years of ATC duties, with at least 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield |
Salary and Pay Scale
The remuneration details are not specified in the notification.
| Salary | Not specified |
Selection Process
The selection process will not include a written examination. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria will be shortlisted for application verification followed by an interview. The final selection will be based solely on the merit ranking of the interview.
- Application Verification
- Interview
How to Apply
Candidates must follow these steps to apply for the position:
- Download and fill the Application Form in the prescribed format (Annexure-1).
- Attach self-attested copies of all necessary supporting documents, proof of Educational Qualification and Work Experience.
- Combine the duly filled application and all supporting documents into a single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB.
- Email the combined PDF to [email protected] on or before 1 October 2026.
- Ensure the email ID given in the application remains active for further communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
No, candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of ATC duties experience, with at least 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify if one candidate can apply for multiple posts.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates will need to provide self-attested copies of all necessary supporting documents, including proof of Educational Qualification and Work Experience.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: एयरपोर्ट्स अथॉरिटी ऑफ इंडिया (AAI)
- पद: कंसल्टेंट
- कुल पद: 39
- योग्यता: मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से किसी भी विषय में स्नातक
- आयु सीमा: 1 अक्टूबर 2026 को 50 वर्ष से अधिक नहीं
- अंतिम तिथि: 1 अक्टूबर 2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ईमेल के माध्यम से आवेदन करें
