AAI Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online for Senior Assistant & Junior Assistant Posts in North Eastern Region

AAI Recruitment 2026: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released an official notification for the recruitment of Non-Executive cadre posts in the North Eastern Region (NER). This recruitment drive is open only to candidates who are domiciles of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura.

The notification, issued under Advt. No. 01/2025/DR/NER, invites online applications for Senior Assistant (Electronics) and Junior Assistant (HR and Fire Services) posts across AAI airports in the region.

Important Dates (AAI Recruitment)

• Online application start date: 12 December 2025
• Last date to apply online: 11 January 2026
• Tentative CBT exam date: To be announced on the AAI website

Applications are accepted online only through the Careers section of www.aai.aero.

Post-Wise Vacancy Details

AAI has announced a total of 14 vacancies under this recruitment.

1. Senior Assistant (Electronics) – NE-06 Level

• Vacancies: 5
• Qualification: Diploma in Electronics / Telecommunication / Radio Engineering
• Experience: Minimum 2 years relevant experience

2. Junior Assistant (HR) – NE-04 Level

• Vacancies: 2
• Qualification: Graduate degree
• Additional Test: Computer Literacy Test in MS Office (qualifying)

3. Junior Assistant (Fire Services) – NE-04 Level

• Vacancies: 7
• Qualification:
  • 10th + 3-year Diploma (Mechanical / Automobile / Fire) OR
  • 12th pass (regular study)
• Mandatory: Valid driving licence and physical fitness as per AAI standards

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (NCL), EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Ex-Agniveers is applicable as per Government of India norms.

Age Limit (as on 06 December 2025)

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years

Age Relaxation

• OBC (NCL): 3 years
• SC / ST: 5 years
• PwBD: Up to 10 years
• Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Agniveers: As per government rules
• Widows / divorced women: Up to 35–40 years (category-wise)

Salary & Benefits

Pay Scale (IDA Pattern)

• Senior Assistant (Electronics): ₹36,000 – ₹1,10,000 (NE-06)
• Junior Assistant (HR / Fire): ₹31,000 – ₹92,000 (NE-04)

In addition to basic pay, employees are entitled to:

• Dearness Allowance
• HRA
• CPF
• Gratuity
• Medical benefits
• Social security schemes

Selection Process for AAI Recruitment

Senior Assistant (Electronics)

• Computer Based Test (CBT) – 2 hours
• Document Verification
• Mandatory training before appointment

Junior Assistant (HR)

• CBT – 2 hours
• Computer Literacy Test (qualifying)
• Document Verification

Junior Assistant (Fire Services)

• CBT – 2 hours
• Document verification & medical test
• Driving test
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)
• Basic training course

No negative marking is applicable in the CBT.

Application Fee

• General / OBC / EWS: ₹1000
• Women / SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen / AAI Apprentices: No fee

Fees must be paid online and are non-refundable.

Domicile Requirement (Mandatory)

Only candidates who possess a valid domicile certificate of one of the following states are eligible:

• Assam
• Arunachal Pradesh
• Manipur
• Meghalaya
• Mizoram
• Nagaland
• Tripura

Official Notification: Download

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