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AAI Recruitment through GATE 2023/2024/2025 FAQs of GATE 2026
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released an advertisement for the recruitment of Junior Executives through GATE 2023, 2024, or 2025. AAI is a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise responsible for creating, upgrading, and managing civil aviation infrastructure in the country. It holds the "Mini Ratna Category - I Status".
Details
- Recruitment Name: AAI Recruitment through GATE 2023/2024/2025
- Name of Posts: Junior Executive
- Number of Posts: 976
VACANCIES AND RESERVATION
Post Code | Name of Post | Total | OBC (NCL) | PwBD Category (A, B, C, D & E) | ||||
1 | Junior Executive (Architecture) | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0, 1, 0, 1 |
2 | Junior Executive (Engineering- Civil) | 199 | 83 | 17 | 51 | 31 | 17 | 0, 6, 3, 12 |
3 | Junior Executive (Engineering- Electrical) | 208 | 93 | 19 | 60 | 21 | 15 | 9, 0, 4, 15 |
4 | Junior Executive (Electronics) | 527 | 215 | 52 | 142 | 79 | 39 | 0, 0, 15, 0 |
5 | Junior Executive (Information Technology) | 31 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 10, 0, 0, 2 |
Other Criteria of AAI Recruitment
Pay Scale:
The pay scale for a Junior Executive (Group-B: E-1 level) is Rs. 40,000 to Rs. 1,40,000. The total annual Cost to Company (CTC) is approximately Rs. 13 lakhs.
Education Qualification:
To apply for these posts, candidates must have a valid GATE 2023, 2024, or 2025 score. The specific educational qualifications and corresponding GATE papers are:
- Junior Executive (Architecture): Bachelor's degree in Architecture and registration with the Council of Architecture. The corresponding GATE paper is Architecture and Planning (AR).
- Junior Executive (Engineering - Civil): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Civil. The corresponding GATE paper is Civil Engineering (CE).
- Junior Executive (Engineering - Electrical): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical. The corresponding GATE paper is Electrical Engineering (EE).
- Junior Executive (Electronics): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics, Telecommunications, or Electrical with specialization in Electronics. The corresponding GATE paper is Electronics and Communication Engineering (EC).
- Junior Executive (Information Technology): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or Electronics, OR a Master's in Computer Application (MCA). The corresponding GATE paper is Computer Science and Information Technology (CS).
Experience:
No prior experience is required to apply for these posts.
Age Limit:
The maximum age limit is 27 years as of September 27, 2025.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years for posts where the disability is suitable, with a valid disability certificate.
- Ex-servicemen: A maximum of 5 years.
- AAI Regular Service: A maximum of 10 years for candidates already in regular service with AAI who have completed their probation.
Application Fee:
- SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Apprentice candidates: Exempted from payment.
- Other candidates: Rs. 300.
- Payment Mode: Online through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card.
SELECTION PROCEDURE :
a) Age, and all other eligibility criteria shall be reckoned as on 27.09.2025 (cut-off date).
b) Only those candidates eligible in all respects and have qualified relevant test papers in GATE 2023 or
GATE 2024 or GATE 2025 and have registered their applications on the portal of AAI shall be considered
for further selection process in AAI.
c) On the basis of the details furnished in application form, candidates shall be shortlisted for Application
Verification. The date of Application Verification will be intimated separately.
d) Equal weightage will be given to GATE 2023/GATE 2024/GATE 2025 Scores.
e) Application Reference number of the candidates shortlisted for Application Verification will be posted
on AAI website only. Call Letters of the shortlisted candidates will be sent to their registered e‐mail
IDs. Candidates will have to regularly visit AAI Website for link/check their registered E‐mail IDs (all
folders including spam) for downloading their call letter.
f) During Application Verification, the candidates will have to produce his/her Original Certificates along
with a proof of identity and one set of self‐attested photocopies of all the Certificates. If the identity
of the candidate is in doubt or he/she is not able to produce the requisite documents or there is
mismatch of information in the documents, his/her candidature will be rejected. No additional time
will be given for producing original documents.g) Candidates already working in Central Government/State Government/Autonomous Body/Public
Sector Undertaking are required to produce “No Objection Certificate” from the present employer at
the time of Application Verification, failing which his/her candidature will not be considered. Other
claims such as undertaking to resign in the event of selection, acknowledged copy of application for
NOC / resignation letter, experience certificate etc. shall not be considered in place of NOC.
h) In case a candidate does not appear for Application Verification alongwith original documents, he/she
shall not be eligible for provisional selection and his/her candidature shall be rejected.
i) On finalization of Application Verification, the provisional selection will be made as per merit list
prepared on the basis of GATE Score obtained by the candidates appeared for Application Verification
and subject to meeting all other eligibility criteria prescribed for the post.
j) Resolution of tie cases:
The score obtained by the candidate in the relevant GATE examination i.e, GATE 2023 or GATE 2024
or GATE 2025 will be taken as the first deciding factor of merit i.e. Candidates having higher scores will
be Ranked higher.
i. Where GATE scores are tied, candidates older in age shall be placed higher in the merit list
ii. Where both GATE score and date of birth are tied, candidates with higher marks in qualifying
degree to be placed higher in the merit list.
k) A candidate belonging to reserved category, selected on the basis of norms as applicable to Unreserved
Category, will be treated at par with an Unreserved Category candidate. Such own merit candidates
belonging to reserved categories who are provisionally selected under Unreserved category will not
be adjusted against a reserved vacancy. However, their original category as registered in the online
registration will remain unchanged.
l) Application Reference Numbers of candidates provisionally selected for appointment will be declared
on AAI website only. The Offer letter/details about Offer Letter will be sent to the provisionally
selected candidates through their registered E‐mail IDs/AAI Website. Candidates will have to visit AAI
Website for link/check their registered E‐mail IDs (all folders including spam) for downloading their
offer letter.
m) The candidates selected for the post of Junior Executive (Electronics) will have to undergo training
approximately for a period of 06 months during which they will be paid basic pay along with other
admissible allowances. The candidates selected for the post of Junior Executive (Electronics) shall have
to execute a Surety Bond for an amount of Rupees Seven Lakhs to serve Airports Authority of India
during training and for a period of three years minimum after completion of training.
n) Selection of candidates shall be provisional, subject to verification of documents relating to eligibility
criteria, Character and Antecedents/Background Check, Caste Certificate/Other Backward Classes
(Non‐Creamy Layer) Certificate/EWS Certificate/ SC Certificate/ ST Certificate/Disability Certificate and
other documents submitted by the candidate and is also subject to his/her meeting the requisite
medical standards for the post and other requirements, as applicable for appointments under the
rules of AAI.
o) Colour Blindness and/or night blindness will be a rejection criterion for the vacancies advertised.
However, suitable PwBD candidates applying for identified posts shall be assessed in line with the
suitability requirements mentioned in this advertisement and as prescribed vide Govt. of India orders
issued from time to time. Cost towards Medical Examination will be borne by the candidate himself/herself.
How to Apply for AAI Recruitment?
Eligible and interested candidates can apply online by visiting the official AAI website, www.aai.aero. Follow these steps to apply:
- Scroll down to the "Important Web-Links" section.
- Click on the "Online Application Form" link.
- Complete the registration process using your email ID and mobile number. Note that these cannot be changed once registered.
- Log in and fill in all your personal and educational details, and upload the required documents.
- Pay the application fee based on your category and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the final application form and keep it for future reference. Do not send the printout to the AAI office.
Important Dates of AAI Vacancy 2025
- Starting date for online applications: August 28, 2025
- Closing date for online applications: September 27, 2025
- Schedule for Application Verification: Will be announced on the AAI website, www.aai.aero.
Important Web-Links
- Online Application Form: [Click Here]
- Advertisement Details: [Click Here]
- Official Website: [Click Here]
FAQs of AAI Recruitment
1. What is the starting date to apply online for AAI Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online is August 28, 2025.
2. What is the last date to apply online for AAI Recruitment?
The last date to apply online is September 27, 2025.
3. How many posts are vacant under AAI Recruitment?
There are a total of 976 Junior Executive posts available.
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