Role Overview: Senior Assistants at AAI
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise, is inviting applications from domiciled residents of Eastern Region states for various Senior Assistant positions. The roles are at the NE-6 level and will be based at different AAI airports and establishments in West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and Sikkim.
The specific roles available are:
- Senior Assistant (Electronics): 21 vacancies
- Senior Assistant (Accounts): 10 vacancies
- Senior Assistant (Official Language): 1 vacancy
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, candidates must meet domicile, age, and qualification requirements as of July 1, 2025.
Domicile: Applicants must be residents of West Bengal, Bihar, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, or Sikkim.
Age Limit: Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old. The upper age limit is relaxable for certain categories:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- Regular AAI Employees: 10 years (with additional relaxation for SC/ST/OBC)
- Ex-Servicemen: As per government regulations.
- Widows, divorced women, and judicially separated women: Up to 35 years (with further relaxations for SC/ST/OBC).
Minimum Qualifications
Candidates must possess the following educational qualifications and experience:
- Sr. Assistant (Electronics):
- Education: Diploma in Electronics, Telecommunication, or Radio Engineering.
- Experience: Two years of relevant experience in the discipline.
- Sr. Assistant (Accounts):
- Education: Graduate, preferably B.Com.
- Experience: Two years of relevant experience in the field.
- Skills: Must pass a Computer Literacy test in MS Office.
- Sr. Assistant (Official Language):
- Education: A Master’s degree in Hindi or English with the other language as a subject at the graduation level, or other specific combinations involving both languages. A translation diploma/certificate or two years of translation experience is also required for certain educational backgrounds.
- Experience: Two years of relevant experience.
- Skills: Must pass a Computer Literacy test in MS Office (Hindi).
Note: Only post-qualification experience gained on a full-time basis will be considered.
Salary & Benefits
Successful candidates will be placed in the NE-6 Level with a pay scale of ₹36,000 – 3% – ₹1,10,000.
In addition to the basic pay, employees are entitled to:
- Dearness Allowance
- Perks at 35% of Basic pay
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Other benefits including CPF, Gratuity, Social Security Schemes, and Medical benefits as per AAI rules.
- Pay protection may be provided to eligible candidates joining from other PSUs or government departments.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted online only through the AAI website’s career page.
- Opening Date for Online Registration: August 5, 2025
- Last Date for Online Application: August 26, 2025
- Application Fee: A non-refundable fee of ₹1000 is required for UR, OBC, and EWS category candidates.
- Fee Exemption: Women, SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, and apprentices who have completed one year of training in AAI are exempt from the fee.
Steps to Apply:
- Sign-Up: Candidates must first register on the AAI portal by providing their name, post applied for, mobile number, and email ID to receive a User ID and password.
- Fill Application: Log back in and complete the application form with personal and qualification details.
- Upload Documents: Upload a recent passport-size photograph, signature, and other required documents (like educational certificates, domicile proof, and category certificates) in the specified format and size.
- Fee Payment: If applicable, pay the application fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI.
- Submission: Preview the application for accuracy and submit. No changes can be made after final submission.
Selection Process
The selection process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- Exam Details: The online test will be for 100 marks with a duration of 2 hours. There is no negative marking.
- Syllabus Breakdown:
- Sr. Assistant (Electronics & Accounts): 70% of questions will be from the subject discipline, and 30% from General Knowledge, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, and English.
- Sr. Assistant (Official Language): 50% of questions will be from the subject discipline, and 50% from the general topics mentioned above.
- Skill Test: For the Sr. Assistant (Accounts) and Sr. Assistant (Official Language) posts, candidates who qualify in the CBT must also pass a Computer Literacy Test in MS Office. Final appointment is based on CBT merit, subject to qualifying in this skill test.
Important Notes
- Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
- All eligibility criteria (age, qualification, experience) will be determined as of July 1, 2025.
- Furnishing incorrect information at any stage will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates must produce all original certificates for verification when asked. No additional time will be given.
- AAI encourages women candidates to apply to foster gender balance in its workforce.