AAI Manager & Junior Executive Admit Card 2026 Released: Download CBT Call Letter (Exams on 21 & 26 October)
Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT — 389 Posts | Post-wise Exam Date, Download Steps, Exam Pattern, Syllabus & Last-Week Revision Plan
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1. AAI admit card 2026 — quick overview
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| Organisation |
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Mini Ratna Category-1 PSU |
| Advertisement No. |
12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT |
| Posts |
Manager (Group A) and Junior Executive (Group B), various disciplines |
| Total Vacancies |
389 (260 Manager + 129 Junior Executive) |
| Admit Card Released |
14 October 2026 |
| Download Window |
14 October to 26 October 2026 |
| CBT Dates |
21 October 2026 and 26 October 2026 (post-wise, tentative) |
| Login Details |
Registration No. / Roll No. + Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY) + Captcha |
| Exam Mode |
Online CBT, objective MCQs, bilingual (Hindi and English) |
| Negative Marking |
None |
| Pay Scale |
Manager ₹60,000–₹1,80,000 (E-3); Junior Executive ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 (E-1) |
| Official Website |
aai.aero |
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⚠ Do it today: Download your admit card now and take two clear printouts. The exam shift, reporting time and exam centre are printed only on your own call letter, and they are not the same for all candidates. The call letter link closes on 26 October, which is the second exam day, so do not wait for the last moment.
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2. Recruitment timeline so far
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| Notification uploaded on the AAI website |
22 July 2026 |
| Online application started |
8 August 2026 |
| Last date to apply |
7 September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam schedule notice |
23 September 2026 (dates are tentative) |
| Admit card released |
14 October 2026 |
| CBT Day 1 |
21 October 2026 |
| CBT Day 2 |
26 October 2026 |
| Admit card download closes |
26 October 2026 |
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3. Which day is your exam? Post-wise CBT schedule
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| Post Code |
Post |
Tentative Exam Date |
| 02 |
Manager (Engg-Electrical) |
21 October 2026 |
| 03 |
Manager (Finance) |
21 October 2026 |
| 05 |
Manager (Architecture) |
21 October 2026 |
| 06 |
Manager (Law) |
21 October 2026 |
| 07 |
Manager (Fire Services) |
21 October 2026 |
| 09 |
Manager (Commercial) |
21 October 2026 |
| 11 |
Manager (Corporate Communications) |
21 October 2026 |
| 12 |
Junior Executive (Finance) |
21 October 2026 |
| 15 |
Junior Executive (Survey & Cartography) |
21 October 2026 |
| 01 |
Manager (Engg-Civil) |
26 October 2026 |
| 04 |
Manager (Information Technology) |
26 October 2026 |
| 08 |
Manager (Operations) |
26 October 2026 |
| 10 |
Manager (Corporate Planning & Management Services) |
26 October 2026 |
| 13 |
Junior Executive (Law) |
26 October 2026 |
| 14 |
Junior Executive (Operations) |
26 October 2026 |
Nine posts are on 21 October and six posts are on 26 October. Manager posts have codes 01 to 11, and Junior Executive posts have codes 12 to 15. Shift, reporting time and centre come on the admit card. Since the dates are marked “tentative”, always follow the date printed on your admit card.
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4. How to download the AAI admit card — step by step
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- Go to the official website aai.aero and open the Careers section. Find the call letter link for Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. (The test is conducted through the IBPS online platform, so the link opens an IBPS page.)
- The page “Recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives in Various Disciplines – Call Letter for Online Examination” will open.
- Enter your Registration Number / Roll Number.
- Enter your Password, or your Date of Birth in DD-MM-YY format.
- Type the captcha shown on the screen. Click refresh if it is not clear.
- Click Login. Your admit card will appear.
- Download it and take a printout.
- Read the instruction handout (available in English and Hindi on the login page) fully before the exam.
Tip: Use only the link that opens from the official AAI website, and do not share your login details with anyone.
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5. Cannot log in? Quick fixes
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| Problem |
What to Do |
| Forgot registration number |
Search your email inbox and SMS for the message you received after applying in August–September 2026 |
| Date of birth not accepted |
Use exactly the DD-MM-YY format, with two digits for day, month and year (for example, 05-03-98). Or use the password you set. |
| Captcha error |
Refresh and type slowly. Avoid extra spaces. |
| Page slow or not opening |
Many candidates log in at the same time. Try another time or another browser. |
| Photo or signature missing or unclear on the call letter |
Contact AAI recruitment through the contact details on the AAI Careers page immediately, with your registration number and a screenshot |
| Wrong post code or name |
Contact AAI before the exam day, not at the centre |
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6. Check these details on your call letter
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| Name |
Spelling must match your ID proof |
| Registration / Roll number |
Note it down separately |
| Post name and post code |
Must match the post you applied for |
| Exam date and time |
Put the date and shift in your phone calendar |
| Reporting time |
Reach before this time. Late entry may not be allowed. |
| Exam centre name and full address |
Check the route today. Visit the centre if you can. |
| Photograph and signature |
Should match the ones you uploaded |
| Instructions |
Read every line. These rules are binding. |
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7. What to carry to the exam centre
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| Carry |
Notes |
• Printed admit card (call letter)
• Original valid photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Driving Licence, Voter ID, etc.)
• Passport size photograph (the same as uploaded during registration)
• A ball point pen (for rough work or signing) |
• You will not be allowed in without the admit card and a valid ID
• Your ID name should match your admit card
• Do not carry mobile phones or electronic items unless the instructions allow it (check your handout)
• Reach early to complete entry checks |
The list of items comes from the exam updates published by education websites. The final list is in the instruction handout on your login page, so follow that first.
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8. Exam pattern: what is confirmed and what is a reference
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| Feature |
Details |
| Mode |
Computer Based Test (online) |
| Question type |
Objective multiple-choice questions |
| Language |
Bilingual (Hindi and English), except language-specific tests |
| Negative marking |
No negative marking for wrong answers (as per the official advertisement) |
| Subject-wise split |
Not confirmed in the sources we checked. See the reference below and the instruction handout. |
| Reference: earlier AAI Junior Executive CBT (not confirmed for 2026) |
Questions / Marks |
| English Language |
35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
40 |
| Numerical Aptitude |
40 |
| General Knowledge & Awareness |
35 |
| Total |
150 questions, 150 marks, 120 minutes |
Important: One website lists this pattern for the earlier cycle. Another reports a different number of questions for the same earlier exam. The 2026 exam also has discipline-specific (professional) questions for each post. So treat these numbers only as a guide, and check the structure in your instruction handout and the official syllabus PDF. If it is a 150-question paper in 120 minutes, you get about 48 seconds per question.
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9. Syllabus: common part and discipline part
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| Part |
Topics (indicative) |
| English Language (common) |
Grammar and sentence structure, vocabulary, synonyms and antonyms, reading comprehension, sentence rearrangement, error correction |
| Reasoning / General Intelligence (common) |
Logical reasoning, analytical ability, verbal and non-verbal reasoning |
| Numerical Ability (common) |
Basic arithmetic, data interpretation, numerical and quantitative problem solving |
| General Awareness (common) |
Current affairs, general knowledge, with focus on the aviation and PSU sector |
| Finance |
Commerce, accounting, taxation and financial management basics |
| Law |
Core subjects of the LLB course |
| Operations |
Airport and aviation operations fundamentals |
| Survey & Cartography |
Surveying principles, mapping, GIS and remote sensing |
| Civil, Electrical, IT, Architecture, Fire Services, Commercial, Corporate Planning, Corporate Communications |
Core degree or diploma-level subjects of your discipline |
These topics are the general areas reported by education websites. AAI has put discipline-specific syllabus PDFs on its recruitment syllabus page for this advertisement (as reported). Please open that PDF for your post, because the discipline part decides your rank.
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10. Selection process after the CBT
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| Stage |
What Happens |
| 1. CBT |
First and main shortlisting stage for all 15 disciplines |
| 2. Application verification |
Shortlisted candidates go through document and application checks (and any subsequent tests mentioned for the post) |
| 3. Interview |
For Manager posts only (post codes 01 to 11). Junior Executive posts (Finance, Law, Operations, Survey & Cartography) have no interview. |
| 4. Fire Services extra tests |
Manager (Fire Services) candidates also have a Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test before the interview |
| 5. Documents and medical |
Background check and medical examination before final appointment |
AAI has not published the weightage (for example, the CBT to interview ratio) in the notification summary we checked, so please read the official notification for the final merit method.
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11. Salary and grade
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| Post |
Pay Scale |
Grade |
| Manager (Group A) |
₹60,000 – 3% – ₹1,80,000 |
E-3 |
| Junior Executive (Group B) |
₹40,000 – 3% – ₹1,40,000 |
E-1 |
The “3%” in the pay scale means the yearly increment is 3% of the basic pay. DA, HRA and other allowances are paid as per AAI rules.
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12. Last-week revision plan (our suggestion)
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| If your exam is on 21 October (7 days left) |
| Day |
Plan |
| Wed 14 Oct (today) |
Download and print the admit card, check all details, plan the travel route and open the syllabus PDF for your post |
| Thu 15 – Fri 16 Oct |
Discipline part: revise your main subjects and make a one-page note for each. Solve previous question papers or practice sets from your subject. |
| Sat 17 – Sun 18 Oct |
Common part: English, reasoning, numerical ability. Take one timed full mock (120 minutes) each day and check your mistakes. |
| Mon 19 Oct |
General awareness: last 3 months of current affairs, aviation and PSU news |
| Tue 20 Oct |
Light revision only. Pack your bag: admit card, ID, photo, pen. Sleep early. |
| Wed 21 Oct |
Exam day. Reach before the reporting time. |
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| If your exam is on 26 October (12 days left) |
| Days |
Plan |
| 14–15 Oct |
Admit card, syllabus PDF, make a topic checklist for your discipline |
| 16–20 Oct |
Complete one round of all discipline topics. Short notes and formulas. Practice questions daily. |
| 21–23 Oct |
Common part: English, reasoning and numerical ability with sectional tests |
| 24 Oct |
Two full-length mocks with time limits. Analyse errors. |
| 25 Oct |
Revision of notes and current affairs. Pack your bag. Sleep early. |
| 26 Oct |
Exam day |
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13. Exam-day strategy
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| Attempt every question |
There is no negative marking, so a guess can only help you. Do not leave any question blank. |
| Start with your strong area |
Answer the discipline part and easy common questions first, then come back to the long ones |
| Watch the clock |
Check your time every 20–30 minutes. Do not spend more than about a minute on one question. |
| Read the on-screen instructions |
Learn how to mark for review, change an answer and navigate sections before you start |
| Stay calm |
If the system hangs, raise your hand and tell the invigilator right away |
| Language |
Questions are in Hindi and English. Use the language you understand best, and check the other language if a question looks confusing. |
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14. Common mistakes to avoid
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- Not checking your post code and exam date. Nine posts are on 21 October and six on 26 October.
- Going without a printed call letter or original ID. You will not be allowed in.
- Reaching late. Reporting time is printed on the admit card.
- Ignoring the discipline part. It decides your rank, so do not spend all your time on the common part.
- Leaving questions blank. There is no negative marking.
- Waiting for the last day to download. The window closes on 26 October, which is also an exam day.
- Using unofficial links. Log in only through the AAI website link.
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15. FAQs
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Q1. Is the AAI Manager and Junior Executive admit card 2026 out?
Yes. It was released on 14 October 2026 for Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT.
Q2. When is the AAI CBT?
On 21 October 2026 (9 posts) and 26 October 2026 (6 posts), depending on your post code. The dates are tentative, so follow your call letter.
Q3. Until when can I download the admit card?
Until 26 October 2026.
Q4. What details do I need to log in?
Registration Number / Roll Number, and Password or Date of Birth (DD-MM-YY), plus the captcha.
Q5. How many vacancies are there?
389: 260 Manager and 129 Junior Executive posts in 15 disciplines.
Q6. Is there negative marking?
No. The official advertisement says there is no negative marking in the CBT.
Q7. Which documents should I carry?
The printed admit card, an original valid photo ID, and a passport size photograph (same as uploaded in the form).
Q8. Where will I find my exam time and centre?
On your admit card. The shift, reporting time and centre are printed there.
Q9. Is there an interview?
Yes, for Manager posts (post codes 01 to 11). Junior Executive posts have no interview.
Q10. What are the extra tests for Manager (Fire Services)?
A Physical Measurement Test, Driving Test and Physical Endurance Test, before the interview.
Q11. What is the pay scale?
₹60,000–₹1,80,000 for Manager (E-3) and ₹40,000–₹1,40,000 for Junior Executive (E-1).
Q12. Where is the syllabus?
On the AAI recruitment syllabus page for this advertisement on aai.aero. |
Important Links
Download AAI Admit Card (Call Letter): Click Here (Active till 26 Oct)
Official Syllabus Page: Check on aai.aero
Official Website: aai.aero
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