The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) for legal professionals across the country. Under the AAI Law Officer Recruitment 2026, applications are invited for Group A and Group B legal cadre posts, specifically Junior Executive (Law) and Manager (Law).
As a Mini-Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) operating under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, AAI offers an exceptional career path for law graduates to handle corporate law, litigation, aviation regulations, arbitration, and commercial contracts. AAI) has released the official recruitment notification Group A and Group B legal cadre posts. Online registrations open on 8th August 2026 and will remain active until 7th September 2026 at the official web portal aai.aero.
Here is a quick snapshot of the primary details published in AAI Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT:
Recruitment Body: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Parent Ministry: Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
Advertisement Reference: Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT
Post Names:
Junior Executive (Law) – Group B (E-1)
Manager (Law) – Group A (E-3)
Total Law Vacancies: 8 Posts (6 Junior Executive, 2 Manager)
Application Mode: Online
Selection Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification (+ Interview for Manager)
Official Portal: aai.aero
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT for Manager (Law) and Junior Executive (Law) posts. Candidates can download the official notification PDF to check the eligibility criteria, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and application schedule. Candidates can click the button below to doenload the detailed released PDF notification.
AAI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Download
Mark these critical timelines to ensure your application and document verification process run smoothly:
| AAI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates | |
| Event | Official Schedule |
| Online Registration Start Date | 8th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee | 7th September 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Cut-off Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | 7th September 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | 10 to 15 days before CBT |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) Date | To be announced |
AAI has declared 8 vacancies across its legal departments at Central Headquarters (CHQ) and regional aerodromes.
| AAI Law Officer Vacancy 2026 | |||||||
| Post Name | Post Code | Total Posts | Unreserved (UR) | SC | ST | OBC (NCL) | EWS |
| Junior Executive (Law) | 13 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Manager (Law) | 06 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | — | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Note for Reserved Category Applicants: If no reserved seats are shown for your specific category (e.g., OBC/EWS/ST) under a specific post code, you can still apply under the Unreserved (UR) quota, provided you meet the age limit and general criteria without claiming reservation concessions.
All eligibility constraints—age limit, educational qualifications, and professional work experience—are evaluated as of 7th September 2026.
Professional Degree in Law: 3-year regular LL.B. after Graduation OR 5-year integrated regular B.A. LL.B. / B.B.A. LL.B. from a university recognized by the Bar Council of India (BCI) or University Grants Commission (UGC).
Advocate Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to enroll as an advocate with the Bar Council of India to practice in Indian courts.
Freshers: Eligible for the Junior Executive (Law) post (no prior work experience required).
Junior Executive (Law): Nil (Fresh law graduates are welcome to apply).
Manager (Law): Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience in the legal field (as an advocate or legal officer in private/public corporate organizations, government institutions, or PSUs).
Junior Executive (Law): Maximum 27 Years
Manager (Law): Maximum 32 Years
SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 Years
Ex-Servicemen: As per Government of India Defence Service rules
Regular AAI Employees: Upper age limit relaxed by up to 10 years
Eligible candidates can apply online for the AAI Law Officer Recruitment 2026 (Manager–Law & Junior Executive–Law) through the Airports Authority of India (AAI) Careers Portal. The online application window will remain open from 8 August 2026 to 7 September 2026.
AAI Law Officer Vacancy 2026 Apply Online Link
The recruitment workflow follows a structured merit-based screening method:
Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective multiple-choice screening exam conducted across designated test centers nationwide.
Document Verification (DV): Verification of original educational degrees, age proof, Bar Council registration eligibility, category certificates, and experience documents.
Interview (Manager Post Only): Candidates qualifying for Manager (Law) undergo a personal interview to evaluate legal acumen, administrative capacity, and aviation law comprehension.
The Online CBT assesses general aptitude along with core legal domain competencies.
Mode: Online (Computer Based Test)
Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Medium: Bilingual (Hindi and English), except for the English Language section.
Negative Marking: NO Negative Marking (Candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions).
| Part / Section | Subject Discipline | Weightage / Questions | Marks Allocation |
| Part A: General Aptitude | English Language, General Intelligence/Reasoning, General Awareness, Numerical Ability | ~30% (approx 36-40 Questions) | 36-40 Marks |
| Part B: Law Subject Discipline | Constitutional Law, Contract Act, Arbitration & Conciliation, Corporate Law, Aviation Regulations, CPC, CrPC, IPC/Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Labour Laws, IPR | ~70% (approx 80-84 Questions) | 80-84 Marks |
| Total Structure | 120 Objective MCQs | 120 Questions | 120 Marks (120 Mins) |
Follow these standard steps to submit your online application:
Visit Official Portal: Go to the official AAI portal at www.aai.aero and navigate to the Careers tab.
Locate Notification: Click on "Direct Recruitment of Managers and Junior Executives (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT)".
New Registration: Click "Online Application Link", enter your basic details (Mobile Number, Email ID), and register to generate login credentials.
Complete Application Form: Select your post code—Junior Executive (Law) - Post Code 13 or Manager (Law) - Post Code 06—and enter academic, personal, and category details.
Upload Documents: Upload scanned photo (20-50 KB), live webcam photo, signature (10-20 KB), thumb impression, and handwritten declaration.
Application Fee Payment: Pay the non-refundable fee online.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has not yet announced the Computer-Based Test (CBT) date for the Manager (Law) and Junior Executive (Law) recruitment under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT. The exam schedule will be notified separately on the official AAI website after the application process concludes
No Negative Marking: Leverage the exam structure by attempting all questions during the CBT.
Freshers Eligible: Fresh law graduates can apply for the Junior Executive (Law) position with an entry-level package (~₹14 Lakhs CTC).
Strict Cut-off Date: Ensure all degree certificates and experience letters are valid on or before 7th September 2026.
Bar Council Eligibility: Candidates must meet the criteria to enroll as an advocate with the Bar Council of India.