The Airports Authority of India (AAI), North Eastern Region (NER), has released the AAI NER Non-Executive Recruitment 2025 notice (Advt. No. 01/2025/DR/NER), with the application window currently open. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters – North Eastern Region (NER), online applications from eligible domiciles of North Eastern states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura) for 14 Non-Executive posts. The recruitment includes Senior Assistant (Electronics), Junior Assistant (HR), and Junior Assistant (Fire Services) across various AAI airports in the region. Candidates must apply between 12th December 2025 and 11th January 2026 through AAI’s official portal.
AAI NER Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Overview :
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Region | North Eastern Region (NER) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2025/DR/NER |
| Total Vacancies | 14 |
| Application Start Date | December 12, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | January 11, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Official Website | aai.aero |
Important Dates :
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | December 6, 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | December 12, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | January 11, 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | January 11, 2026 |
| Tentative CBT Exam Date | To be announced later on the AAI website |
AAI NER Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Vacancies :
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Senior Assistant (Electronics) | 5 |
| Junior Assistant (HR) | 2 |
| Junior Assistant (Fire Services) | 7 |
| Total | 14 |
AAI NER Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Mandatory: Only candidates who are domicile residents of the North Eastern states (Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura) are eligible to apply.
Post-Wise Educational Qualification & Experience :
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Experience |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Assistant (Electronics) | Diploma in Electronics/Telecommunication/Radio Engineering | Two (2) years of relevant experience in the concerned discipline |
| Junior Assistant (HR) | Graduate Degree in any discipline with computer literacy in MS Office | Not specified as mandatory in the notification summary |
| Junior Assistant (Fire Services) | 1. 10th Pass + 3-year approved regular Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile/Fire disciplines OR 2. 12th Pass (Regular Study) |
None specified as mandatory |
Age Limit (as on 06/12/2025)
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 30 years
- Age Relaxation:
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- SC/ST: 5 years
- PwBD: 10 years
AAI NER Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Salary
- Senior Assistant (Electronics): ₹36,000 – ₹1,10,000 (NE-6 Pay Scale)
- Junior Assistant (HR & Fire Services): ₹31,000 – ₹92,000 (NE-4 Pay Scale)
Exam Pattern :
- Duration: 2 hours (120 minutes).
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
- Total Marks: 100 marks.
- Negative Marking: There is typically no negative marking for wrong answers in AAI non-executive exams.
- Qualifying Marks: Candidates need a minimum of 50% for UR/EWS/OBC and 40% for SC/ST categories to pass the CBT.
- Structure: The exam is divided into two parts, with differing weightage depending on the role:
| Post Name | Part A: Post-Specific Subjects | Part B: General Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Assistant (Electronics) | 70% questions (Domain Knowledge) | 30% questions (GK, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English) |
| Junior Assistant (HR & Fire Services) | 50% questions (Related to educational qualification) | 50% questions (GK, General Intelligence, General Aptitude, English) |
Syllabus :
Post-Specific Subjects (Part A)
The domain knowledge syllabus is based on the technical or professional qualifications required for the post:
- Senior Assistant (Electronics): Topics will relate to Diploma-level Electronics, Telecommunication, and Radio Engineering subjects.
- Junior Assistant (HR): Topics cover basic office management, HR functions, office communication, record management, behavioral skills, and official language acts. (A Computer Literacy Test in MS Office is also a qualifying stage for this post).
- Junior Assistant (Fire Services): Topics are relevant to Mechanical/Automobile/Fire Engineering diploma subjects, along with practical knowledge requirements for the physical tests.
Common General Subjects (Part B)
The general section typically covers:
- General Knowledge (GK) & Current Affairs: National and international affairs, history, geography, Indian economy, constitution, government schemes, awards, etc..
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analytical reasoning, blood relations, puzzles, coding-decoding, series, analogies, etc..
- General Aptitude/Quantitative Aptitude: Percentage, profit and loss, time and work, time and distance, simple/compound interest, data interpretation, algebra, mensuration, etc..
- English Language & Comprehension: Grammar, vocabulary (synonyms/antonyms), reading comprehension, error spotting, sentence improvement, etc..
Application Fee :
- General, OBC, and EWS Category (Male Candidates Only): ₹1000 (Rupees One Thousand only).
- Exempted Categories: The following candidates are exempted from paying any application fee:
- Women Candidates
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)
- Ex-Servicemen
- Apprentices who have successfully completed their apprenticeship training in AAI
Mode of Payment :
Fees must be paid exclusively through the online payment gateway integrated into the official AAI Application Portal during the application submission process.
How to Apply
- Visit the AAI recruitment portal (link active from 12th December 2025).
- Register using your email ID, mobile number, and personal details. Receive login credentials.
- Login and fill in the application form with personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload required documents:
- Photograph (50–100 KB, JPG, white background, 3.5×4.5 cm)
- Signature (50–100 KB, JPG, black ink on white)
- Educational certificates, domicile, caste/category certificates, driving license (if applicable), etc. (max 1 MB each)
- Pay the application fee online if applicable.
- Submit the completed form and download/print a copy for your records.
AAI NER Non-Executive Recruitment 2026 Selection Process :
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- Senior Assistant (Electronics): CBT (2 Hours) + Document Verification
- Junior Assistant (HR): CBT (2 Hours) + Computer Literacy Test (Qualifying) + DV
- Junior Assistant (Fire Services): CBT + Physical Endurance Test (PET) + DV