Written By: Syed Imran Zaidi | Reviewed By: UPJobRadar Editorial Team | Fact Checked By: UPJobRadar Research Team | Last Updated: 17 September 2026
Quick Summary
- Recruitment: AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Total Requirement: 39 positions
- Eligible: Retired Short Service Commission Officers (Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard)
- Application Mode: Email only
- Last Date: 1 October 2026
Quick Answer
AAI ne Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs ke through retired Short Service Commission Officers ko Consultant ke roop mein engage karne ke liye applications invite ki hain. Total 39 positions hain aur applications email ke through 1 October 2026 tak submit karni hain. Ye engagement Joint User Defence Airfields par Air Traffic Services support ke liye hai.
Introduction
Airports Authority of India (AAI), jo civil aviation infrastructure banane aur manage karne ka kaam dekhti hai, ne AAI Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs jaari kiya hai. Is notification ke through AAI ne retired Short Service Commission Officers of Indian Armed Forces — yani Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force ya Indian Coast Guard — ko Consultant ke roop mein contract basis par engage karne ka avsar diya hai.
Ye engagement Joint User Defence Airfields par Air Traffic Services (ATS) Unit ko support dene ke liye hai. Is engagement ko regular permanent government job nahi samjhna chahiye, balki ye ek time-bound Consultant engagement hai jo initially ek saal ke liye hoti hai.
AAI ki aur bharti updates dekhne ke liye AAI Recruitment 2026 page bhi check kar sakte hain.
AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement Number | 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs |
| Post | Consultant (Short Service Commission Officers) |
| Engagement Type | Contract Basis (Consultant) |
| Total Requirement | 39 positions |
| Application Mode | Email Only |
| Application Start Date | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Selection | Shortlisted applicants ko application verification aur interview ke liye bulaya jayega, selection interview ki merit ranking par based hoga |
| Job Location | Pune, Kanpur, Purnea, Goa (Dabolim), Port Blair, Darbhanga |
| Official Application Email | chqrectt@aai.aero |
Vacancy Details
| Post Code | Airport / Location | Requirement | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Pune Airport | 11 | Surface Movement Control (SMC) |
| 02 | Kanpur Airport | 02 | SMC |
| 03 | Purnea Airport | 04 | SMC |
| 04 | Goa (Dabolim) Airport | 15 | 11 SMC + 04 ATC |
| 05 | Port Blair Airport | 04 | SMC |
| 06 | Darbhanga Airport | 03 | SMC |
| Total | 39 |
Who Can Apply?
Ye recruitment specifically Retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Armed Forces ke liye hai, jisme shamil hain:
- Indian Army
- Indian Navy
- Indian Air Force
- Indian Coast Guard
Ye advertisement general graduates ke liye khula recruitment nahi hai. Sirf wahi candidates apply kar sakte hain jo Armed Forces se retired SSCO ho aur required ATC qualification-experience rakhte ho.
Educational & Professional Qualification
| Qualification Type | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Professional Qualification | Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) / GCA / ATSS Course |
Experience Required
Candidate ne minimum 5 saal (cumulative) ATC duties perform ki honi chahiye, jisme se kam se kam 1 saal ki ATC duty ek Joint User Defence Airfield par honi chahiye.
Age Limit
- Maximum age limit: 50 years as on last date for submission of application.
- Retirement se last date tak ka gap 6 years se zyada nahi hona chahiye.
Advertisement mein age relaxation ki koi jankari nahi di gayi hai.
Remuneration
AAI ne DoPT OM F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09/12/2020 ke according remuneration fix kiya hai:
- Fixed monthly amount = pay drawn at time of retirement minus basic pension
- Ye amount pure contract period ke liye unchanged rahega
- Contract period ke dauran koi annual increment ya percentage increase nahi hoga
Advertisement mein iska exact rupee amount nahi diya gaya hai, kyunki ye har candidate ke retirement pay aur pension par depend karta hai.
Allowances
HRA
HRA admissible nahi hai.
Transport Allowance
Residence se place of work tak commuting ke liye ek appropriate fixed Transport Allowance diya ja sakta hai, jo retirement ke time applicable rate se zyada nahi hoga. Ye amount appointment ke dauran unchanged rahega. Official tour par TA/DA bhi retirement ke time ki entitlement ke according allow kiya ja sakta hai.
TDS
TDS source par deduct kiya jayega.
Period of Engagement
- Initial engagement: 1 year
- Extendable by 1 year at a time
- Total cumulative period maximum 5 years
- Extension maximum age 55 years se aage nahi ja sakta
- Engagement full-time basis par hoga
- Engagement period ke dauran koi doosra assignment lena allowed nahi hai
Nature of Work / Duties
Consultants Joint User Defence Airfield par Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations ko support karenge. Duties mein shamil ho sakta hai:
- ATC/SMC operations
- Watch extension
- Other ATC-related activities jo ATS In-Charge assign kare
Leave Provisions
- 1.5 days leave har completed month of service ke liye
- Daily attendance place of reporting/engagement par mark karni hogi
- Unavailed leave carry forward ya encash nahi hogi
- Admissible leave/notified holidays se zyada absence par proportionate deduction hoga
- 3 working days se zyada bina intimation absence par AAI services terminate kar sakti hai
Medical / Travel / Injury Conditions
- AAI ek recognised physician se Medical Fitness Certificate maang sakti hai, jo defence medical standards ke equivalent ho.
- Ye certificate deployment se pehle Joint User Defence Airfield ke ATS In-Charge dwara duly certified hona chahiye.
- Contract ke dauran duties se attributable death, injury ya illness ke liye AAI ki koi compensation responsibility nahi hogi, jaisa advertisement mein bataya gaya hai.
Selection Process
- Application submission
- Shortlisting
- Application verification
- Interview
- Interview ki merit ranking ke basis par selection
Interview schedule shortlisted candidates ko unki registered email ID par baad mein intimate kiya jayega. Sirf application submit karne ya eligibility fulfil karne se interview/selection guarantee nahi hota.
Note: Application verification/interview attend karne ya joining/completion ke dauran koi TA/DA nahi diya jayega, jaisa advertisement mein clearly mention hai.
How to Apply
- Prescribed Annexure-1 Application Form use karein.
- Required details bharein.
- Educational qualification aur work experience ke self-attested supporting documents attach karein.
- Filled application aur supporting documents ko ek single PDF file mein combine karein.
- PDF file ka size 5 MB se zyada nahi hona chahiye.
- PDF ko email karein: chqrectt@aai.aero
- Application 1 October 2026 ya usse pehle submit karein.
- Kisi bhi doosre mode se bheji gayi application accept nahi ki jayegi.
Documents Required
- Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-1)
- Educational qualification documents (self-attested)
- Work experience documents (self-attested)
- Relevant supporting documents jo eligibility prove karte hon
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Opening Date for Application | 17 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Application | 1 October 2026 |
| Interview Schedule | Shortlisted candidates ko registered email ID par baad mein intimate kiya jayega |
Application Email & PDF Instructions
Email: chqrectt@aai.aero
Deadline: 1 October 2026
PDF Limit: Maximum 5 MB
Mode: Email Only
File Requirement: Application + self-attested supporting documents ek single PDF mein
Important Points Before Applying
- Ye recruitment specifically retired Short Service Commission Officers ke liye hai.
- Maximum age 50 years hai application closing date par.
- Retirement se application date tak ka gap 6 years se zyada nahi hona chahiye.
- Required ATC experience cumulative aur Joint User Defence Airfield conditions dono fulfil karni hongi.
- Application sirf prescribed email mode se hi bhejein.
- Single PDF file 5 MB se zyada na ho.
- Shortlisting ya interview final engagement ki guarantee nahi deta.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 mein kitne posts hain?
Total 39 Consultant positions hain, jo Pune, Kanpur, Purnea, Goa (Dabolim), Port Blair aur Darbhanga airports ke liye hain.
2. Is engagement ke liye kaun apply kar sakta hai?
Sirf retired Short Service Commission Officers of Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force ya Indian Coast Guard apply kar sakte hain, jo required qualification aur experience rakhte hon.
3. AAI Consultant SSCO Recruitment ki maximum age kya hai?
Maximum age 50 years hai application ki last date par. Retirement se last date tak ka gap bhi 6 years se zyada nahi hona chahiye.
4. Kya regular civilian candidates apply kar sakte hain?
Nahi, ye engagement sirf retired Short Service Commission Officers ke liye hai, general civilian graduates ke liye nahi.
5. Consultant application kaise bhejni hai?
Filled Annexure-1 Application Form aur self-attested supporting documents ko ek single PDF (max 5 MB) mein combine karke chqrectt@aai.aero par email karna hai.
6. Application ki last date kya hai?
Last date 1 October 2026 hai.
7. Application kis email ID par bhejni hai?
Application chqrectt@aai.aero par bhejni hai.
8. PDF file ka maximum size kitna hai?
PDF file ka size 5 MB se zyada nahi hona chahiye.
9. Kya ye post permanent hai?
Nahi, ye ek contract-basis Consultant engagement hai. Initial engagement 1 year ka hai, jo maximum 5 years tak extend ho sakta hai.
10. Interview kab hoga?
Interview schedule advertisement mein nahi diya gaya hai. Shortlisted candidates ko unki registered email ID par baad mein intimate kiya jayega.
Key Takeaway
Ye AAI engagement specifically retired Short Service Commission Officers ke liye hai jo prescribed ATC qualification aur experience rakhte hon. Eligible candidates ko prescribed application supporting documents ke saath email dwara 1 October 2026 se pehle submit karni hai.
Official Source
Recruiting Organisation: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Advertisement: Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs
Notification PDF: AAI Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs (PDF)
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