AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for Various Posts
October 6, 2026 by Poonam Chand
AAI Consultant Recruitment
2026: Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government
of India Public Sector Enterprise, has released Advertisement No.
01/HR/2026/RHQ-SR for the engagement of Consultants on a contractual basis
for a period of one year. Applications are invited from eligible Indian
Nationals for various Consultant positions including Clinical Psychologist,
Airport Systems, Bird & Wildlife Management, Obstacle Management &
Aerodrome Safeguarding, Horticulture, Law, Content Writer, Graphic Designer,
Video Editor and Technical disciplines.
The recruitment
covers positions at AAI’s Regional Headquarters/Southern Region and Chennai
Airport. The online application process will commence on 07 October 2026
and the last date for submission is 27 October 2026. The upper age,
qualification and experience will be considered as on the closing date of
online registration.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Overview
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
|
Advertisement No. |
01/HR/2026/RHQ-SR |
|
Post Type |
Consultant |
|
Total Vacancies |
18 |
|
Engagement |
Contract Basis |
|
Contract Period |
1 Year |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Application Start Date |
07 October 2026 |
|
Last Date |
27 October 2026 |
|
Age Cut-Off Date |
27 October 2026 |
|
Job Location |
Chennai / AAI Southern Region |
|
Selection Process |
Document Verification + Interview |
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Online Application Start |
07 October 2026 |
|
Last Date to Apply |
27 October 2026 |
|
Document Verification / Interview |
To be intimated later |
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
|
Category |
Fees |
|
Gen/OBC/EWS |
Rs 0/- |
|
SC/ST/Other |
Rs 0/- |
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Vacancies &
Qualification
|
Post Name |
Vacancies |
Upper Age |
Qualification |
|
Junior Consultant – Clinical Psychologist |
1 |
35 Years |
Post-Graduation in Psychology with clinical exposure |
|
Junior Consultant – Airport Systems |
1 |
35 Years |
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in
Electronics/ECE/Electronics & Instrumentation |
|
Consultant – Bird & Wildlife Management |
1 |
40 Years |
Master’s in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Environmental
Science/Life Sciences or related field |
|
Associate Consultant – Bird & Wildlife Management |
1 |
30 Years |
Master’s in Wildlife Science/Zoology/Environmental
Science/Life Sciences or related field |
|
Junior Consultant – Obstacle Management & Aerodrome
Safeguarding |
1 |
35 Years |
Graduate in Civil Engineering |
|
Associate Consultant – Obstacle Management & Aerodrome
Safeguarding |
1 |
30 Years |
Graduate in Civil Engineering |
|
Consultant – Horticulture |
2 |
40 Years |
M.Sc. in Agriculture/Horticulture or equivalent |
|
Senior Consultant – Law |
3 |
45 Years |
Professional Law Degree – 3-year after graduation or
5-year integrated course |
|
Consultant – Content Writer |
1 |
40 Years |
Bachelor’s in Mass Communication/Journalism/English
Literature OR Bachelor’s in any stream + Master’s in Mass
Communication/Journalism |
|
Consultant – Graphic Designer |
1 |
40 Years |
Bachelor’s Degree + Advanced Diploma/Degree in
Multimedia/Animation, Graphic Design, Visual Communication/Communication
Design or related field |
|
Consultant – Video Editor |
1 |
40 Years |
Bachelor’s Degree + Diploma/Degree in Film
Production/Media Studies/Mass Communication/Visual Arts/Animation |
|
Junior Consultant – Technical |
2 |
35 Years |
Engineering qualification in Mechanical/Automobile field |
|
Associate Consultant – Technical |
2 |
30 Years |
Full-time regular Bachelor’s Degree in
Engineering/Technology in Mechanical/Automobile |
The post-wise qualifications, age limits and experience
requirements are specified in the vacancy section of the notification.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Experience
Experience requirements vary according to the position.
Clinical Psychologist and Airport Systems candidates require 3–5 years
of post-qualification experience. Bird & Wildlife Management and
Horticulture positions require 5–8 years, while Senior Consultant (Law)
requires 8–10 years of post-qualification legal experience. Content
Writer, Graphic Designer and Video Editor positions generally require 5–8
years of relevant experience. Junior and Associate Technical Consultants
require 3–5 years and 0–3 years, respectively.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The maximum age varies by position. It is 35 years
for Junior Consultants, 30 years for Associate Consultants, 40 years
for Consultants, 45 years for Senior Consultant (Law), and 35 years
for Junior Consultant (Technical). The prescribed age, qualification and
experience are reckoned as on 27 October 2026.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process consists of Document Verification
and Interview. Candidates must satisfy the prescribed eligibility
conditions before being considered for selection. The notification states that
eligible candidates must obtain a minimum of 50 marks in the Interview
based on merit ranking.
Explore History
Selection Stages:
- Interview
- Documents
Verification
- Medical
Test
AAI Consultant Recruitment
2026 Salary
AAI will provide consolidated fixed monthly remuneration
according to the Consultant position:
|
Position |
Monthly Remuneration |
|
Junior Consultant – Clinical Psychologist |
₹1,00,000 |
|
Junior Consultant – Airport Systems |
₹1,00,000 |
|
Consultant – Bird & Wildlife Management |
₹1,20,000 |
|
Associate Consultant – Bird & Wildlife Management |
₹70,000 |
|
Junior Consultant – Obstacle Management & Aerodrome
Safeguarding |
₹1,00,000 |
|
Associate Consultant – Obstacle Management & Aerodrome
Safeguarding |
₹70,000 |
|
Consultant – Horticulture |
₹1,20,000 |
|
Senior Consultant – Law |
₹1,50,000 |
|
Consultant – Content Writer |
₹1,20,000 |
|
Consultant – Graphic Designer |
₹1,20,000 |
|
Consultant – Video Editor |
₹1,20,000 |
|
Junior Consultant – Technical |
₹1,00,000 |
|
Associate Consultant – Technical |
₹70,000 |
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates are required to upload/submit the following
documents during online registration:
- Recent
Passport-Size Photograph
- Signature
- 10th
Class Certificate/Mark Sheet
- 12th
Class Certificate/Mark Sheet
- UG
Degree Certificate/Mark Sheet
- PG
Degree Certificate/Mark Sheet, wherever applicable
- Additional
Qualification Certificate, if applicable
- Experience
Certificate
The notification also specifies file-size and format
requirements for these documents.
How to Apply for AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates should complete the online registration
through the AAI recruitment
process during the application period. Applicants should enter their personal,
educational and professional details carefully and upload the required
photograph, signature, educational certificates and experience certificates in
the prescribed format. The online application must be submitted on or before 27
October 2026. Candidates should retain a copy of the submitted application
and uploaded documents for future reference.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Important Links
|
Link |
Details |
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AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Apply Online |
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AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Official Notification |
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|
AAI Official Website |