AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 39 Posts for Retired Short Service Commission Officers (Advt 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs)
Airports Authority of India (AAI)
All India - Joint User Defence Airfields – Pune, Kanpur, Purnea, Goa (Dabolim), Port Blair and Darbhanga
| Position | Code | Grade | Age | Last Date | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pune Airport – Surface Movement Control (SMC) | SSCO/01 | Consultant | —–50 | 11 Nov 2026 | 11 |
| Kanpur Airport | SSCO/02 | Consultant | —–50 | 11 Nov 2026 | 2 |
| Purnea Airport | SSCO/03 | Consultant | —–50 | 11 Nov 2026 | 4 |
| Goa (Dabolim) Airport – 11 SMC + 04 ATC | SSCO/04 | Consultant | —–50 | 11 Nov 2026 | 15 |
| Port Blair Airport – Surface Movement Control (SMC) | SSCO/05 | Consultant | —–50 | 11 Nov 2026 | 4 |
| Darbhanga Airport | SSCO/06 | Consultant | —–50 | 11 Nov 2026 | 3 |
| Total Vacancies | 39 | ||||
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Airports Authority of India Important Dates 2026
Airports Authority of India Application Fee 2026
No fee mentioned
Airports Authority of India Age Limit 2026
Maximum Age
50 Years
Age relaxation applicable as per govt rules for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen.
Airports Authority of India Salary / Pay Scale 2026
Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance.
Airports Authority of India Post Details
| S.No. | Position Title | Vacancies | Salary | Qualifications | Experience | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pune Airport – Surface Movement Control (SMC)Grade: Consultant | 11 | Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance. | Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard. | — | 50 yrs |
| 2 | Kanpur AirportGrade: Consultant | 2 | Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance. | Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard. | — | 50 yrs |
| 3 | Purnea AirportGrade: Consultant | 4 | Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance. | Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard. | — | 50 yrs |
| 4 | Goa (Dabolim) Airport – 11 SMC + 04 ATCGrade: Consultant | 15 | Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance. | Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard. | — | 50 yrs |
| 5 | Port Blair Airport – Surface Movement Control (SMC)Grade: Consultant | 4 | Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance. | Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard. | — | 50 yrs |
| 6 | Darbhanga AirportGrade: Consultant | 3 | Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020 (pay at retirement minus basic pension); HRA not admissible; fixed transport allowance. | Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard. | — | 50 yrs |
| Total Vacancies | 39 | |||||
Airports Authority of India Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force or Indian Coast Guard.
- Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university.
- Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course.
- Minimum 5 years (cumulative) of ATC duties, including at least 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield.
- Maximum age 50 years as on the last date of application; the gap between retirement and the last date must not exceed 6 years; an extension cannot take the consultant beyond 55 years.
Airports Authority of India Qualification / Education
Airports Authority of India Job Details & Overview
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited applications from retired Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs) of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard for engagement as Consultants on contract basis, under Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs, for 39 positions at Joint User Defence Airfields.
Important Dates
- Application start (by email): 17 September 2026.
- Last date for submission: 11 November 2026 (as extended by corrigendum).
- Interview: date and time will be intimated by email to shortlisted candidates.
Vacancy Details
Total 39 consultants: Pune 11 (SMC), Kanpur 2, Purnea 4, Goa (Dabolim) 15 (11 SMC + 4 ATC), Port Blair 4 (SMC) and Darbhanga 3.
Remuneration
Fixed monthly remuneration as per DoPT OM No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. The fixed amount remains unchanged during the contract. HRA is not admissible; a fixed transport allowance is payable as per the OM.
Selection
- Shortlisting of eligible applications.
- Interview; the schedule is intimated only to shortlisted candidates by email.
Application Fee
No application fee is mentioned in the advertisement.
How to Apply
- Read Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs and the corrigendum on the AAI website.
- Send the prescribed application by email to [email protected] so that it is received by 11 November 2026. No other mode is accepted.
- Attach the documents and certificates prescribed in the advertisement.
Official Links
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Airports Authority of India Important Links
Apply Online
mailto:[email protected]
Download Notification
https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/examdashboard_advertisement/Advt%20No%2014-2026-CHQ-SSCOs%20for%20engagement%20of%20Short%20Service%20Commission%20Officers%20in%20AAI.pdf
Official Website
https://www.aai.aero/sites/default/files/examdashboard_advertisement/Advt%20No%2014-2026-CHQ-SSCOs%20for%20engagement%20of%20Short%20Service%20Commission%20Officers%20in%20AAI.pdf
How to Apply for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria for Airports Authority of India (AAI)'s AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 39 Posts for Retired Short Service Commission Officers (Advt 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs) before applying.
- Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for this Airports Authority of India (AAI) recruitment.
- Fill in the form with accurate personal, educational and category details, and upload the required scanned documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee of No fee mentioned online using debit/credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Submit the form before 11 Nov 2026 and save the confirmation page and fee receipt.
Airports Authority of India Documents Required
- Printout of the submitted application form and the fee payment receipt.
- Recent photograph and signature, sized as specified in the notification.
- Proof of Date of Birth (birth certificate or Class X / SSLC mark sheet) and a photo identity proof.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets required for the post.
- Caste / EWS / experience / disability certificates, as applicable to your category or the post.
Airports Authority of India Important Instructions
- Apply only through the official link for this Airports Authority of India (AAI) recruitment - no other mode is accepted.
- Verify all details (eligibility, dates, fees) from the official Airports Authority of India (AAI) notification before submitting.
- Complete and pay before the last date, 11 Nov 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
- Only one application is allowed; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid one is considered.
- Candidature is subject to verification of all documents with originals at later stages.
- Track updates to this notification (corrigenda, admit card, result) on Rojgarpulse.
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What is AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 39 Posts for Retired Short Service Commission Officers (Advt 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs)?
AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – 39 Posts for Retired Short Service Commission Officers (Advt 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs) is a government recruitment notification published by Airports Authority of India. Apply before the last date to be considered for the post.
When do applications open for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
Online applications for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026 start on 06 November 2026.
What is the last date to apply for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the application for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026 is 11 November 2026.
What is the application fee for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
No fee mentioned
What is the age limit for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
Maximum age limit for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026 is 50 years as on the cutoff date, subject to applicable relaxations.
What is the qualification required for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
Graduate in any discipline; Basic ATC Course/ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course; minimum 5 years cumulative ATC experience including 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. Retired SSCO of the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard.
How to apply for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026?
Apply online through the official application link or official website listed above for Airports Authority of India Recruitment 2026. Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.