AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 39 Vacancies, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Airports Authority of India for the engagement of retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Armed Forces as Consultants on contract basis. A total of 39 Consultant positions are available at selected airports across India.

The engagement is intended to provide support to Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at Joint User Defence Airfields. Eligible retired officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard can apply in the prescribed format through email.

AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Overview

Vacancy Details

Eligibility Criteria

For AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026, applicants must be retired Short Service Commission Officers from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force or Indian Coast Guard who satisfy the educational, professional and experience requirements mentioned in the advertisement.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) course.
• GCA/ATSS Course as specified in the notification.

Required Experience

• The candidate should have undertaken ATC duties for a minimum of 5 years cumulatively.
• At least 1 year of ATC duties should have been performed at a Joint User Defence Airfield.

Age Limit

The maximum age of the applicant should not exceed 50 years as on the last date of application.

The period between retirement from the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force or Indian Coast Guard and the last date of application should not exceed 6 years.

For extension of the engagement, the cumulative period cannot exceed five years and the consultant cannot continue beyond the maximum age of 55 years.

Monthly Remuneration and Allowances

The monthly remuneration will be fixed as per the applicable Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT) guidelines and will be calculated with reference to the basic pay drawn at the time of retirement.

• The fixed remuneration will remain unchanged during the contract period.
• No annual increment or percentage increase will be provided during the contract period.
• HRA is not admissible.
• An appropriate fixed Transport Allowance may be provided as per the applicable provisions.
• Retired employees engaged as consultants may be allowed TA/DA for official tours as per their entitlement at the time of retirement.
• TDS will be deducted at source as applicable.

Period of Engagement

The initial engagement will be for a period of one year. It may be extended by another one year at a time, subject to the terms and conditions of AAI.

The total cumulative period of engagement will not exceed five years, and extension will also remain subject to the maximum permissible age of 55 years.

The engagement will be on a full-time basis. Consultants will not be permitted to undertake any other assignment during the period of engagement.

Duties of the Consultant

The selected consultants will assist and support Air Traffic Control operations at the concerned Joint User Defence Airfield. Their duties may include operational support in ATC/SMC operations, watch extension and other ATC-related activities assigned by the ATS In-charge from time to time.

Leave and Other Conditions

• Consultants will be allowed leave at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
• Attendance must be marked daily at the place of reporting/engagement.
• Unused leave cannot be carried forward or encashed in the next calendar year.
• Proportionate payment may be deducted for absence beyond admissible leave and notified holidays.
• AAI may terminate the services if the consultant remains absent without informing the supervisory authority for more than three working days.

Selection Process

The selection process under AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 will involve scrutiny of applications followed by application verification and interview for shortlisted candidates.

1. Submission of application in the prescribed format.
2. Scrutiny of eligibility and supporting documents.
3. Shortlisting of eligible candidates.
4. Application/document verification.
5. Interview.
6. Final selection based on the merit of the interview.

Only shortlisted candidates will be called for application verification and interview. Information regarding the interview will be communicated to shortlisted candidates through their registered email ID.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply for AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 by following the prescribed application procedure mentioned in the official advertisement.

1. Download and print the prescribed application form.
2. Fill in all required details carefully.
3. Attach self-attested copies of necessary supporting documents.
4. Include documents related to age, educational/professional qualification and work experience.
5. Combine the duly filled application and supporting documents into a single PDF file.
6. The PDF file size should not exceed 5 MB.
7. Send the completed application to chqrectt@aai.aero.
8. The application must reach AAI on or before 01 October 2026.

Important Dates

Important Documents Required

• Filled application form.
• Age proof document.
• Educational qualification certificates.
• Professional/ATC course certificates.
• Service and retirement-related documents.
• Experience certificate/details.
• Other supporting documents required in the advertisement.

Important Instructions

• Applications must be submitted only in the prescribed format.
• All supporting documents should be self-attested.
• The application and supporting documents must be combined into one PDF file.
• The PDF should not exceed 5 MB.
• Only eligible candidates should submit applications.
• False, incomplete or insufficient information may result in rejection of candidature.
• Applicants should keep their registered email ID active because recruitment-related communication will be sent by email.
• AAI reserves the right to modify, cancel, withdraw or postpone the engagement notice as per the terms of the advertisement.

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Conclusion

AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 provides an opportunity for eligible retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Armed Forces to work as Consultants with the Airports Authority of India. With 39 vacancies across Pune, Kanpur, Purnea, Goa, Port Blair and Darbhanga, eligible candidates should carefully check the experience and qualification requirements before applying.

Candidates should complete the prescribed application form, attach the required self-attested documents and send the single PDF application to the specified AAI email ID before 01 October 2026. Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully for complete terms and conditions before submission.

Nimain Charan Juanga

Founder & Government Job Analyst | CareerJobAlert.com

Nimain Charan Juanga is the Founder of CareerJobAlert.com and a Government Job Analyst specializing in SSC, UPSC, Railway, Banking, and State Government recruitment updates. He focuses on publishing accurate job notifications, exam updates, admit cards, results, and official career alerts across India. All information is carefully verified from official government sources before publication to ensure reliability and accuracy for job seekers.