Looking for a new government job? AAI is hiring for Consultant (Retired SSC Officers) – 39 posts in total. Candidates with Any Graduate (Retired SSC Officers with ATC experience) can apply up to 11 Nov 2026. We have summarised the key details in simple language; always match them with the official notification before applying.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Applications by Email Opened | 17 Sep 2026 |
| Original Last Date | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Extended Last Date (Corrigendum-2) | 11 Nov 2026 |
| Interview | Schedule will be emailed to shortlisted candidates |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Not mentioned in the advertisement |
Age Limit
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 50 years as on the last date of application |
| Retirement Gap | Not more than 6 years between retirement from the Armed Forces and the last date |
Vacancy Details – 39 Posts
| Location | Posts |
|---|---|
| Pune Airport (SMC) | 11 |
| Kanpur Airport | 2 |
| Purnea Airport | 4 |
| Goa (Dabolim) Airport (11 SMC + 4 ATC) | 15 |
| Port Blair Airport (SMC) | 4 |
| Darbhanga Airport | 3 |
| Total | 39 |
Eligibility Criteria
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard |
| Education | Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university |
| Professional Course | Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA / ATSS Course |
| Experience | Minimum 5 years (cumulative) of ATC duties, including at least 1 year at a joint user Defence airfield |
Salary / Pay Scale
Fixed monthly amount = last pay drawn minus basic pension (DoPT OM dated 09-12-2020)
Selection Process
- Screening of applications against the eligibility conditions
- Application verification and interview of shortlisted candidates
- Final selection on the basis of interview merit
How to Send the Application
Fill in the prescribed form (Annexure-1 of the advertisement), combine it with self-attested copies of your certificates and experience documents into a single PDF of up to 5 MB, and email it to chqrectt@aai.aero before the extended last date. Applications sent by any other mode are not accepted.
How to Apply
- Download the advertisement and the application format (Annexure-1) from the official links below.
- Confirm that you meet the service, qualification, experience and age conditions.
- Fill in the form and attach self-attested copies of your certificates and service records.
- Merge everything into one PDF file of not more than 5 MB.
- Email the PDF to chqrectt@aai.aero before the last date and keep a copy of the sent mail.
Important Links
| Notification PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Notification PDF – Last Date Extension Notice (Corrigendum-2) PDF | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website | Visit Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for AAI SSCO Consultant 2026?
The last date to apply is 11 Nov 2026. Submit the form a few days early to avoid server problems on the final day.
How many vacancies are announced?
A total of 39 posts are notified.
What qualification is required?
The minimum qualification listed is Any Graduate (Retired SSC Officers with ATC experience). Read the post-wise eligibility in the official notification for full details.
How do I apply?
Send the filled Annexure-1 form with self-attested documents as a single PDF to chqrectt@aai.aero before the last date.
Where can I find the official notification?
Use the links in the Important Links section of this page. They point to the organisation's own website or notification file.
Disclaimer: Details on this page are summarised from the official notification for easy reading. In case of any difference, the official notification will be final.
