The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Southern Region) has released the official recruitment notification (Advertisement No. 01/HR/2026/RHQ-SR) for the engagement of 18 vacancies of various Consultant posts on a contract basis for a period of one year. The positions include Junior Consultant, Associate Consultant, Consultant, and Senior Consultant across diverse disciplines such as Clinical Psychologist, Airport Systems, Bird & Wildlife Management, Law, Technical, Horticulture, Content Writer, Graphic Designer, and Video Editor. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 07 October 2026 to 27 October 2026 through the official website aai.aero.
Important Dates
| Online Application Start Date | 07 October 2026 |
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| Last Date for Submission of Online Application | 27 October 2026 |
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| Document Verification & Interview Date | Will be intimated later |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | Nil |
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| SC / ST / PwBD / Women | Nil |
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| Fee Payment Mode | No Application Fee Required |
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Age Limit (as on 27/10/2026)
| Senior Consultant (Law) | Maximum 45 Years |
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| Consultant (Wildlife / Horticulture / Content Writer / Graphic Designer / Video Editor): Maximum 40 Years |
| Junior Consultant (Psychologist / Systems / Obstacle Mgmt / Technical): Maximum 35 Years |
| Associate Consultant (Wildlife / Obstacle Mgmt / Technical) | Maximum 30 Years |
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| Age Relaxation | As per Government / AAI Rules. |
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Eligibility Criteria
| Junior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist) | Post-Graduation in Psychology with clinical exposure + 03 to 05 years experience. |
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| Junior Consultant (Airport Systems) | B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics / ECE / Instrumentation + 03 to 05 years experience. |
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| Consultant & Associate Consultant (Bird & Wildlife) | Master’s in Wildlife Science / Zoology / Environmental Science / Life Sciences + relevant experience. |
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| Junior & Associate Consultant (Obstacle Management) | Graduate in Civil Engineering + relevant experience in GIS & surveying. |
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| Consultant (Horticulture) | M.Sc in Agriculture / Horticulture + 05 to 08 years experience. |
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| Senior Consultant (Law) | Professional Degree in Law (LLB / 5-year integrated) + 08 to 10 years experience in legal work. |
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| Consultant (Content Writer) | Bachelor’s in Mass Comm / Journalism / English Literature or Master’s in Mass Comm + 05 to 08 years experience. |
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| Consultant (Graphic Designer / Video Editor) | Bachelor’s Degree with Diploma/Degree in Multimedia, Graphic Design, Film Production or Visual Arts + 05 to 08 years experience. |
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| Junior & Associate Consultant (Technical) | B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Automobile Engineering + relevant experience. |
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Salary Details (Monthly Remuneration)
| Senior Consultant (Law) | Rs. 1,50,000/- per month |
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| Consultant (Horticulture / Wildlife / Media / Design) | Rs. 1,20,000/- per month |
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| Junior Consultant (Systems / Technical / Psychology / Obstacle Mgmt): Rs. 1,00,000/- per month |
| Associate Consultant (Technical / Wildlife / Obstacle Mgmt) | Rs. 70,000/- per month |
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| Tenure | 01 Year on Contract Basis (Extendable up to a maximum period of 5 years based on performance). |
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AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Post / Level of Consultant | Total Posts |
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| 1 | Junior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist), RHQ/SR, Chennai | 01 |
| 2 | Junior Consultant (Airport Systems), RHQ/SR, Chennai | 01 |
| 3 | Consultant (Bird & Wildlife Management), Chennai Airport | 01 |
| 4 | Associate Consultant (Bird & Wildlife Management), Chennai Airport | 01 |
| 5 | Junior Consultant (Obstacle Management & Aerodrome Safeguarding) | 01 |
| 6 | Associate Consultant (Obstacle Management & Aerodrome Safeguarding) | 01 |
| 7 | Consultant (Horticulture), RHQ-SR | 02 |
| 8 | Senior Consultant (Law), RHQ/SR, Chennai | 03 |
| 9 | Consultant (Content Writer), RHQ/SR, Chennai | 01 |
| 10 | Consultant (Graphic Designer), RHQ/SR, Chennai | 01 |
| 11 | Consultant (Video Editor), RHQ/SR, Chennai | 01 |
| 12 | Junior Consultant (Technical) | 02 |
| 13 | Associate Consultant (Technical) | 02 |
| Total | 18 |
How to Apply for AAI Southern Region Consultant Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official portal of Airports Authority of India: aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment.
- Locate Advertisement No. 01/HR/2026/RHQ-SR for engagement of Consultants in Southern Region.
- Read the detailed notification thoroughly to ensure your eligibility for the respective consultant position.
- Proceed to the online registration link and enter required basic credentials.
- Fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and relevant post-qualification experience details.
- Upload required documents including passport photograph (100-200 KB), signature (80-150 KB), 10th and 12th marksheets, Degree/PG certificates, and experience certificates (100 KB-1 MB in JPG/PDF format).
- Verify all entries before final submission.
- Submit the online application form on or before 27 October 2026 and take a printout for future reference.
Important Links
Before Applying
Please verify the official notification for complete eligibility, age limits, education qualification, fee rules, and other terms before submitting the online application.
Always confirm dates and fees on the official website before you apply.
