The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Mini Ratna-Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, has issued a recruitment notification (Advt. No.09/2025/CHQ) for the posts of Junior Executives[cite: 354, 356, 358]. [cite_start]This recruitment is being conducted through GATE 2023, GATE 2024, and GATE 2025 scores[cite: 357]. [cite_start]AAI is inviting applications from eligible Indian nationals to apply online through its official website, www.aai.aero[cite: 540, 543]. [cite_start]Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted[cite: 362, 544].
Vacancy Details
[cite_start]The total number of vacancies is 976, although this number is tentative and may change at the sole discretion of AAI[cite: 365, 366]. [cite_start]The posts and their respective vacancies are as follows[cite: 365]:
- Junior Executive (Architecture): 11 vacancies (4 UR, 4 OBC, 2 SC, 1 ST)
- Junior Executive (Engineering- Civil): 199 vacancies (83 UR, 17 EWS, 51 OBC, 31 SC, 17 ST)
- Junior Executive (Engineering- Electrical): 208 vacancies (93 UR, 19 EWS, 60 OBC, 21 SC, 15 ST)
- Junior Executive (Electronics): 527 vacancies (215 UR, 52 EWS, 142 OBC, 79 SC, 39 ST)
- Junior Executive (Information Technology): 31 vacancies (15 UR, 3 EWS, 7 OBC, 4 SC, 2 ST)
Reservations are also available for Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) within the total vacancies[cite: 365].
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
[cite_start]The cut-off date for all eligibility criteria, including age, is 27.09.2025[cite: 438, 477].
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- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree in the relevant engineering or technical field, or a Bachelor's degree in Architecture (with registration with the Council of Architecture) or a Masters in Computer Application (MCA) for Information Technology[cite: 410]. [cite_start]Pass marks or equivalent are required for the degrees[cite: 411]. [cite_start]No prior experience is essential for these posts[cite: 412]. [cite_start]Candidates in their final semester/year can apply but must possess their final result at the time of Application Verification[cite: 418]. [cite_start]
- GATE Score: Applicants must have a valid score from the relevant GATE test paper from either GATE 2023, GATE 2024, or GATE 2025[cite: 357, 410, 479]. [cite_start]Equal weightage will be given to scores from all three years[cite: 484]. [cite_start]
- Age Limit: The maximum age is 27 years as of 27.09.2025[cite: 438]. [cite_start]Age relaxation is applicable for certain categories: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), up to 10 years for PwBD, and up to 10 years for AAI regular service employees who have completed their probation[cite: 442, 443, 444, 455].
Important Dates and Application Fee
[cite_start]The application window and other key dates are as follows[cite: 461]:
- Opening Date for On-Line Applications: 28.08.2025
- Closing Date for On-Line Applications: 27.09.2025 [cite_start]
- Schedule for Application Verification: To be announced on the AAI website, www.aai.aero[cite: 461].
The application fee is Rs. [cite_start]300/-, which must be paid online[cite: 606]. [cite_start]However, certain candidates are exempted from paying the fee, including those belonging to SC/ST categories, PwBD candidates, females, and apprentices who have successfully completed one year of training in AAI[cite: 608].
Selection Procedure and Other Details
[cite_start]The selection process is based on the GATE score[cite: 479, 505]. [cite_start]Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have a valid GATE score from 2023, 2024, or 2025 will be shortlisted for Application Verification[cite: 479, 481]. [cite_start]The final selection will be based on a merit list prepared from the GATE scores of candidates who appear for the Application Verification and meet all other criteria[cite: 505]. [cite_start]In case of a tie in the GATE scores, older candidates will be ranked higher[cite: 509]. [cite_start]If both the GATE score and date of birth are tied, the candidate with higher marks in their qualifying degree will be ranked higher[cite: 510]. [cite_start]Shortlisted candidates will receive call letters via their registered email ID[cite: 488]. [cite_start]During the Application Verification, candidates must present their original documents for review, and failure to do so will result in rejection of their candidature[cite: 490, 491, 504].
The pay scale for Junior Executives (Group-B: E-1 level) is Rs. [cite_start]40,000-3%-140,000[cite: 468]. [cite_start]In addition to the basic pay, other benefits like Dearness Allowance, Perks, HRA, and medical benefits are also provided as per AAI rules[cite: 470]. The estimated annual Cost to Company (CTC) is approximately Rs. [cite_start]13 lakhs[cite: 471]. [cite_start]Selected candidates may be posted or transferred anywhere in India[cite: 529]. Candidates for the post of Junior Executive (Electronics) will have to sign a Surety Bond of Rs. [cite_start]7 lakhs to serve AAI for at least three years after training[cite: 518].
എയർപോർട്ട്സ് അതോറിറ്റി ഓഫ് ഇന്ത്യ (AAI) ജൂനിയർ എക്സിക്യൂട്ടീവ് തസ്തികകളിലേക്ക് അപേക്ഷ ക്ഷണിച്ചു[cite: 356]. [cite_start]GATE 2023, 2024, അല്ലെങ്കിൽ 2025 സ്കോർ നേടിയവർക്കാണ് ഈ അവസരം[cite: 357]. [cite_start]ആകെ 976 ഒഴിവുകളാണുള്ളത്[cite: 365]. [cite_start]സിവിൽ, ഇലക്ട്രിക്കൽ, ഇലക്ട്രോണിക്സ്, ആർക്കിടെക്ചർ, ഇൻഫർമേഷൻ ടെക്നോളജി തുടങ്ങിയ വിവിധ തസ്തികകളിലേക്കാണ് അപേക്ഷ ക്ഷണിച്ചിരിക്കുന്നത്[cite: 365]. [cite_start]അപേക്ഷിക്കാനുള്ള അവസാന തീയതി 2025 സെപ്റ്റംബർ 27 ആണ്[cite: 461]. [cite_start]അടിസ്ഥാന ശമ്പളം 40,000 രൂപ മുതൽ 1,40,000 രൂപ വരെയാണ്, വാർഷിക ശമ്പളം ഏകദേശം 13 ലക്ഷം രൂപ വരും[cite: 468, 471]. [cite_start]അപേക്ഷാ ഫീസ് 300 രൂപയാണ്, എന്നാൽ SC/ST, PwBD, വനിതാ അപേക്ഷകർക്ക് ഫീസില്ല[cite: 606, 608]. [cite_start]അപേക്ഷകൾ ഓൺലൈനായി www.aai.aero എന്ന വെബ്സൈറ്റ് വഴി മാത്രമേ സമർപ്പിക്കാൻ സാധിക്കൂ[cite: 543].
