The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the notification for the engagement of Retired Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs) of Indian Armed Forces as Consultants on a contract basis. Eligible retired officers can submit their application via email from 17 September 2026 to 01 October 2026.
Important Dates
| Opening Date for Submission by Email | 17 September 2026 |
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| Last Date for Submission of Application | 01 October 2026 |
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| Schedule for Interview | To be intimated later via Email |
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Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 0/- |
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| SC / ST / PwD | ₹ 0/- |
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| No Application Fee is required for this recruitment. |
Age Limit (As on 01.10.2026)
| Maximum Age Limit | 50 Years |
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| Note | The period between the date of retirement and the last date of application should not exceed six (06) years. |
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Remuneration
- Fixed monthly amount: Basic Pay at the time of retirement minus Basic Pension.
- No annual increment during the contract period.
AAI SSCO Consultant 2026: Vacancy Details & Eligibility
| Target Group | Retired Short Service Commission Officers of Indian Armed Forces (Army / Navy / Air Force / Coast Guard). |
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| Educational | Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. |
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| Professional Qualification | Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA/ATSS Course. |
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| Experience | Undertaken ATC duties for a minimum of 05 years (Cumulative) with at least one year of ATC duties at a joint user Defence Airfield. |
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How to Apply by Email for AAI SSCO Consultant 2026
- Eligible retired SSCO candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed format (Annexure-1) attached to the official advertisement.
- Fill in all the required details correctly in the Application Form.
- Attach self-attested copies of all necessary supporting documents, including Educational Qualifications, Work Experience, and Retirement proofs.
- Combine the duly filled Application Form and all supporting documents into a Single PDF file (The size of the PDF should not exceed 5 MB).
- Email the single PDF file to [email protected].
- The email must be sent on or before the closing date: 01 October 2026. Applications sent through any other mode will not be accepted.
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.
