AAI Manager and Junior Executive Admit Card 2026 Out for 389 Posts (Advt 12/2026): CBT on 21 and 26 October 2026
Airports Authority of India has released the CBT admit card for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The exam is tentatively on 21 and 26 October 2026; log in with Registration No. and Password/DOB.
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AAI Manager and Junior Executive Admit Card 2026: Overview
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the admit card for the Computer Based Test (CBT) for direct recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The official notice for downloading the admit card is dated 14 October 2026. As per AAI's tentative exam notice, the CBT will be held on 21 October 2026 and 26 October 2026, depending on the post. The recruitment covers 389 posts across 15 post codes.
Candidates who applied can download the admit card using their Registration Number and Password / Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) through the link given on the AAI website. Read on for the post-wise exam dates, steps to download and other key details.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts | Manager (E-3) and Junior Executive (E-1) in various disciplines |
| Total vacancies | 389 (tentative) |
| Admit card notice date | 14 October 2026 |
| CBT dates (tentative) | 21 October 2026 and 26 October 2026 |
| Login details | Registration No. and Password / DOB (DD-MM-YY) |
| Official website | www.aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opened | 8 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 7 September 2026 |
| Advertisement published in Employment News | 22 August 2026 |
| Tentative CBT date notice | 23 September 2026 |
| Admit card download notice | 14 October 2026 |
| CBT – first date | 21 October 2026 |
| CBT – second date | 26 October 2026 |
Post-wise CBT Schedule and Vacancies
| Post Code | Post | Vacancies | CBT Date (tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manager (Engg-Civil) | 145 | 26 October 2026 |
| 2 | Manager (Engg-Elect) | 16 | 21 October 2026 |
| 3 | Manager (Finance) | 34 | 21 October 2026 |
| 4 | Manager (Information Technology) | 5 | 26 October 2026 |
| 5 | Manager (Architecture) | 4 | 21 October 2026 |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | 2 | 21 October 2026 |
| 7 | Manager (Fire Services) | 14 | 21 October 2026 |
| 8 | Manager (Operations) | 28 | 26 October 2026 |
| 9 | Manager (Commercial) | 9 | 21 October 2026 |
| 10 | Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) | 1 | 26 October 2026 |
| 11 | Manager (Corporate Communications) | 2 | 21 October 2026 |
| 12 | Junior Executive (Finance) | 36 | 21 October 2026 |
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | 6 | 26 October 2026 |
| 14 | Junior Executive (Operations) | 79 | 26 October 2026 |
| 15 | Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) | 8 | 21 October 2026 |
| Total | 389 | ||
Pay scale (IDA): Manager (Group-A, E-3) Rs. 60,000 – 3% – 1,80,000; Junior Executive (Group-B, E-1) Rs. 40,000 – 3% – 1,40,000.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test: objective type, for all posts. There is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Post Codes 1 to 11 (Managers): CBT followed by application verification and interview.
- Post Code 7 – Manager (Fire Services): also includes Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test.
- Junior Executive posts (Codes 12 to 15): CBT followed by application verification and other stages as per the advertisement.
The syllabus is available on the AAI recruitment dashboard under the "Syllabus" column.
How to Download AAI Admit Card 2026
- Go to the AAI website www.aai.aero and open Careers > Recruitment.
- Find "Direct Recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in various disciplines under Advt. No: 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT".
- Click the Admit Card link in that row, or open the admit card notice dated 14 October 2026 and use the link given in it.
- Enter your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format.
- Submit and check your name, photo, post, exam date, reporting time and venue on the admit card.
- Download and take a clear printout. Keep a copy for later stages.
Before the Exam Day
- Check that your name, post and photograph on the admit card are correct.
- Note your post code, because the CBT date depends on it (21 or 26 October 2026).
- Read and follow all instructions printed on the admit card about reporting time and what to carry.
- Check your registered e-mail regularly, including the spam folder, as advised by AAI.
AAI has marked the exam schedule as tentative, so check the press notes page on aai.aero for any change before you travel.
What After the CBT?
As per the advertisement, AAI will declare the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates on its website. Only shortlisted candidates will get call letters for application verification, further tests or interview. At that stage, candidates must bring original certificates with identity proof, one set of self-attested photocopies, caste/EWS/disability/experience certificates as applicable, and an NOC if already working in Government, an autonomous body or a PSU. Keep checking the AAI website and your registered e-mail (including the spam folder).
Important Official Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Admit Card Notice (14 October 2026) | Download PDF |
| Tentative CBT Date Notice | Download PDF |
| Detailed Advertisement 12/2026 | Download PDF |
| Press Notes Page | aai.aero |
| Syllabus | aai.aero |
| AAI Recruitment Dashboard | aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Has the AAI admit card for Advt. 12/2026 been released?
Yes. AAI issued the notice for downloading the admit card on 14 October 2026.
2. When is the AAI Manager and Junior Executive CBT?
As per AAI's tentative schedule, the CBT will be held on 21 October 2026 and 26 October 2026, depending on the post code.
3. What login details are needed?
You need your Registration Number and Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY).
4. How many posts are being filled?
A total of 389 posts (tentative) of Managers and Junior Executives across 15 post codes.
5. Is there negative marking in the CBT?
No. The advertisement says there will be no negative marking for wrong answers.
Conclusion
The AAI Admit Card 2026 for Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT is now available. Candidates should download it soon, check their post-wise exam date (21 or 26 October 2026), and read all instructions. Revise the syllabus from the AAI dashboard and keep checking aai.aero for the CBT result and next stages.
References
- https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/examdashboard_pressnote/Notice%20for%20Admit%20Card%20under%20Advt.%20No.%2012-2026-CHQ-DR-CBT.pdf – AAI, Notice for Admit Card under Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, dated 14 October 2026
- https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/examdashboard_pressnote/Exam%20Notice.pdf – AAI, Tentative date of Computer Based Test (Exam Notice), released 23 September 2026
- https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/examdashboard_advertisement/Detailed%20Advertisement%2012-2026-CHQ.pdf – AAI, Detailed Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT (English), released 22 July 2026
- https://www.aai.aero/en/recruitment/press-note/721425 – AAI, Recruitment Press Note page for Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, updated 14 October 2026
- https://www.aai.aero/en/recruitment/syllabus/721425 – AAI, Syllabus page for Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, updated 13 August 2026
- https://www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment – AAI, Recruitment Dashboard, accessed 16 October 2026