This notice is only for senior retired officers. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) wants 14 retired Air Traffic Controller Officers (ATCOs) to work as Advisors in its Air Traffic Management (ATM) Directorate. The jobs are on contract for 11 months at first, most of them in New Delhi, and you apply only by email. Applications open on 14.11.2026 and close on 30.11.2026.
⚡ QUICK FACTS
🎓 Eligibility
Retired ATCO, Level 15 / E-7+
📌 Vacancies
14 Advisor Posts
💰 Salary
50% of last basic pay + DA
🗓️ Last Date
30.11.2026
✔ Checked against the official notification on 13.11.2026 · Official notice
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Recruitment Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Advisor (ATM Directorate), on contract basis |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Mini Ratna Category-1 public sector enterprise |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | Advertisement No. 15/2026/CHQ/AD |
| Location | Delhi (NCT) and Maharashtra – New Delhi (Central Headquarters) and Mumbai |
| Total Vacancies | 14 (post-wise list below) |
| Qualification | Retired ATCO, Level 15 or above (Government) or E-7 or above (CPSE); no degree stated |
| Age Limit | Maximum 65 years as on 30.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Selection Process | Email application → Shortlisting → Application verification and interview → Medical exam |
| Pay Scale | 50% of last basic pay drawn, plus transport and phone allowances on claim |
| How to Apply | By email only, as one PDF, to chqrectt@aai.aero |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | AAI Recruitment Dashboard (aai.aero) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 14.11.2026 |
| Last date to apply (email) | 30.11.2026 |
| Age counted as on | 30.11.2026 |
| Application verification and interview | Will be sent by email to shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee
The notification does not mention any application fee.
Vacancy Details
Every post needs Air Traffic Control experience. The last column shows the extra experience each post code asks for.
| Code | Department and Place | Posts | Extra Experience Needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | CAP (Certification of Air Traffic Personnel) Directorate, CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year, ATCO licensing admin work |
| 02 | ATFM (Air Traffic Flow Management) Directorate, CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year in ATFM |
| 03 | Survey and Carto Section, ATM Directorate, CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year in Survey and Carto at CHQ |
| 04 | ASM (Air Space Management) Directorate, CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year, ASM admin work |
| 05 | FPD (Flight Procedure Design) Department, CHQ, New Delhi | 2 | 1 year, FPD admin work; PANS-OPS Basic and PBN course |
| 06 | ATS (Air Traffic Services) Department, CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year, ATS admin work |
| 07 | SAR (Search and Rescue) Department, CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year, SAR admin work; SAR course |
| 08 | HRD/TRG (Human Resource Development / Training), CHQ, New Delhi | 1 | 1 year, HRD/TRG admin work |
| 09 | DoAS (Department of Aerodrome Safeguarding), CHQ, New Delhi | 2 | 2 years, DoAS admin work |
| 10 | CSMIA (Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport), Mumbai | 2 | 1 year at CSMIA; knows its ATC working |
| 11 | Regional Headquarters (RHQ), Western Region, Mumbai Airport | 1 | 1 year, RHQ (WR) admin work |
Total: 14 Advisors. Eleven seats are in New Delhi (post codes 01 to 09) and three are in Mumbai (post codes 10 and 11).
What Each Advisor Will Do
| Code | Department | Main Work |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | CAP | ATCO licensing, training oversight and DGCA (civil aviation regulator) compliance |
| 02 | ATFM | Training, ATFM system upgrades, operational advice and stakeholder coordination |
| 03 | Survey and Carto | Supervise obstacle surveys at airports, check data quality, oversee maps and charts |
| 04 | ASM | Airspace planning, route design and coordination with defence agencies |
| 05 | FPD | Flight procedure design and the related regulatory work, on time |
| 06 | ATS | CNS/ATM and PPP airport agreements, and weather-service coordination |
| 07 | SAR | SAR manuals, agreements, training and exercises |
| 08 | HRD/TRG | ATM manpower planning, ATSTO training oversight and long-term training plans |
| 09 | DoAS | NOC and appeal cases, aeronautical assessments, airport project compliance |
| 10 | CSMIA Mumbai | INDRA automation, airspace management, and planning for Navi Mumbai airport growth |
| 11 | RHQ (WR) Mumbai | Operational policy advice, strategic planning, coordination with field units |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Retired ATCOs from Central or State Government (Level 15 or above of the 7th Pay Commission matrix, a very senior pay grade) or from a CPSE, a government-owned company (E-7 or above of the 3rd Pay Revision Committee scale) |
| Experience | Air Traffic Control experience, plus the extra experience listed for your post code in the Vacancy Details table |
| Age Limit | Maximum 65 years as on 30.11.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Educational Qualification | Not specified in notification |
| Vigilance and disciplinary record | You must have been clear from the vigilance and disciplinary side when you retired |
| Criminal cases | No criminal case may be pending against you; you certify this yourself on the form |
| Application Restriction | Applications are accepted only by email |
🧮 CAN I APPLY? THREE QUICK EXAMPLES
- A retired ATCO born on 12.03.1964, retired from a Central Government post at Pay Matrix Level 15. On 30.11.2026 this person is 62 years 8 months 18 days old, well under the 65-year limit. ✅ Eligible, if the experience for the chosen post code is also met.
- A retired CPSE officer at E-7 level, born on 30.11.1961. On 30.11.2026 this person is exactly 65 years 0 months 0 days old, which is the highest age the notice allows. ✅ Eligible, and the transport limit for E-7 is Rs 30,000 a month, not Rs 40,000.
- A retired ATCO from a Central Government post at Pay Matrix Level 14. Age is fine, but the notice asks for Level 15 or above. ❌ Not eligible, short by one pay level.
These are made-up examples that apply the rules in the table above. Age is counted on 30.11.2026. Use the Age Calculator below for your own date of birth.
Not sure whether you are within the age limit?
Enter your date of birth and the 30.11.2026 cut-off date to see at once whether you are within the 65-year limit.
Open the Age CalculatorWho Should Apply
- This is a contract job, not a regular one. The first term is 11 months. AAI can end the contract at any time without giving a reason, though it normally gives one month’s notice, and you can also leave with one month’s notice.
- Eleven of the 14 seats are at the Central Headquarters in New Delhi and three are in Mumbai. The form asks for one Post Code, so pick the post that matches your own experience.
- Your pay depends on your last pay. It is half of your last basic pay drawn (basic salary plus Dearness Allowance), so there is no fixed salary for everyone.
- There is no written exam. Shortlisted candidates are called for a document check and an interview, and the interview ranking decides selection.
- Post code 09 (DoAS) asks for 2 years of related experience. The other ten post codes ask for 1 year.
Who should skip this
- Anyone who had a vigilance or disciplinary case when retiring, or who has a criminal case pending. The notice requires you to be clear on both.
- Anyone who expects travel money for the interview. The notice says no TA/DA (travel and daily allowance) is paid for the verification, the interview or joining.
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Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Apply by email | Send the filled form and documents as one PDF before 30.11.2026. No other way of applying is accepted. |
| 2. Eligibility check | Only candidates who meet every eligibility rule are considered. AAI can shortlist or reject without giving a reason. |
| 3. Application verification | Shortlisted candidates are told by email when to come, and their documents are checked. The date is not announced yet. |
| 4. Interview | Selection is by merit ranking of the interview. Marks and pass mark are not stated. |
| 5. Medical exam | Selected Advisors must pass a medical exam at their own cost and give the fitness certificate when they join. |
In short: there is no written test. Your interview ranking decides the selection, and the medical check comes only after you are picked.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Monthly pay | 50% of last basic pay drawn (basic salary plus Dearness Allowance) |
| Transport (Central or State Government, E-8 and above) | Up to Rs 40,000 a month on claim, all taxes included, or AAI transport |
| Transport (E-7 level) | Up to Rs 30,000 a month on claim, all taxes included, or AAI transport |
| Broadband and mobile (Central or State Government, E-8 and above) | Rs 1,500 a month on claim, all taxes included |
| Broadband and mobile (E-7 level) | Rs 1,000 a month on claim, all taxes included |
| Leave | 1.5 days a month, with no CL or EL names. Unused leave cannot be carried into the next calendar year. |
| Travel for official work | TA/DA for work outside your posting place, as per what you were entitled to at retirement. No other allowance is given. |
| Contract period | 11 months at first |
In plain terms, your monthly pay is half of the basic pay you last drew, including DA (the allowance that covers rising prices). Transport and phone costs are paid back separately when you claim them. The notice gives no fixed rupee figure.
How to Apply
- Read the full notification and keep the Annexure-I application form (on the last page) ready.
- Fill in the form: name, date of birth, age on 30.11.2026, date of retirement, the Post Code you apply for, your qualifications and your work experience.
- Make copies of your age proof (10th certificate or passport), educational certificates and experience proofs, and self-attest each one (sign it yourself as a true copy).
- Join the filled form and all the copies into one PDF of 5 MB or less.
- Email that PDF to chqrectt@aai.aero on or before 30.11.2026.
Note: applications by any other mode, such as post or hand delivery, will not be accepted.
Keeping the whole PDF under 5 MB?
The form has a photo box, and the form plus every document must fit in one PDF of 5 MB or less. The notice gives no photo size, so resize your photo to a small file first.
Open the Photo and Signature ResizerDocuments Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Application form (Annexure-I) | Filled in and signed. It is on the last page of the notification. |
| Passport-size photograph | Goes in the Photo box on the form. The notice gives no size. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Age proof | 10th certificate or passport, self-attested copy |
| Educational qualification proofs | Self-attested copies |
| Work experience proofs | Self-attested copies. Also list any earlier contract work with AAI on the form. |
| Final file | Form and all documents joined into one PDF, 5 MB or less |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Notification | Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply by Email | chqrectt@aai.aero |
| Official Website | AAI Recruitment Dashboard |
| Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Sending the form by post or any way other than email. The notice says no other mode will be accepted.
- Sending several files. The form and all documents must be one PDF, and it must be 5 MB or less.
- Forgetting to self-attest. Every supporting copy must be signed by you as a true copy.
- Leaving the Post Code box empty, or picking a post you do not have the experience for. Posts 05 and 07 also need a course certificate.
- Checking your age on the day you apply. The age limit is counted on 30.11.2026.
- Planning on travel money. No TA/DA is paid for verification, interview or joining.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for AAI Advisor Recruitment 2026?
Your email with the form and documents must reach AAI on or before 30.11.2026, and applications open on 14.11.2026.
How many Advisor posts are there, and where?
There are 14 posts across 11 post codes: 11 seats at the Central Headquarters in New Delhi and 3 in Mumbai.
Who can apply?
Retired Air Traffic Controller Officers who left Central or State Government service at Pay Matrix Level 15 or above, or a CPSE (a government-owned company) at E-7 level or above, with the Air Traffic Control experience listed for the post code.
What is the age limit?
The maximum age is 65 years, counted as on 30.11.2026.
How do I apply?
Fill the Annexure-I form, attach self-attested copies of your age, education and experience proofs, join everything into one PDF of 5 MB or less, and email it to chqrectt@aai.aero.
Is there a written exam?
No. Shortlisted candidates are called for application verification and an interview, and selection is by merit ranking of the interview.
What will the monthly pay be?
Pay is 50% of your last basic pay drawn (basic salary plus Dearness Allowance), with transport of up to Rs 40,000 a month, or Rs 30,000 for E-7 level, paid on claim.
How long is the contract, and are travel costs paid for the interview?
The first term is 11 months, and no TA/DA (travel and daily allowance) is paid for the verification, interview or joining.
Update Log
| Date | What changed |
|---|---|
| 13.11.2026 | Post published |
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
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