Airports Authority of India (AAI) Announces Recruitment for Junior Executives in Air Traffic Control

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a prestigious public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has announced a new recruitment drive for the position of Junior Executive (Air Traffic Control). This opportunity is available for eligible candidates to apply online through the AAI website.

Vacancies and Reservation Details

AAI has opened 496 positions for Junior Executives in Air Traffic Control, with reservations across various categories:

• UR (Unreserved): 199
• EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 49
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 125
• SC (Scheduled Caste): 75
• ST (Scheduled Tribe): 27
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 7

The number of vacancies is subject to change as per AAI's discretion.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualifications

Candidates must possess:

• A full-time regular Bachelor’s degree in Science (B.Sc) with Physics and Mathematics as subjects, OR
• A full-time regular Bachelor’s degree in Engineering in any discipline, with Physics & Mathematics as part of at least one semester curriculum.

Additionally, candidates must have proficiency in both spoken and written English, with English as a subject in either 10th or 12th standard.

Age Limit and Relaxation

• The maximum age limit is 27 years as of May 24, 2025.
• Relaxations:
  • SC/ST: 5 years
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
  • PwBD Candidates: 10 years
  • Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers: As per government norms

Application Process & Important Dates

Candidates can apply only online via the AAI website. No other modes of application will be accepted.

• Opening Date for Online Applications: April 25, 2025
• Closing Date for Online Applications: May 24, 2025
• Computer-Based Test Date: To be announced

Salary and Benefits

• Pay Scale: ₹40,000 - 3% - ₹1,40,000
• Additional benefits include Dearness Allowance, HRA, Perks (35% of Basic Pay), Provident Fund, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and Medical benefits.
• The approximate annual CTC for a Junior Executive is ₹13 llakhs.