AAI Recruitment through GATE 2025 Started: Registrations Closed, Dates, Eligibility, Vacancy Details

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5 mins readUpdated on Sep 29, 2025 15:49 IST

AAI (Airports Authority of India) has released the official notification for AAI recruitment through GATE 2025. The AAI GATE registration link was available till September 27. The notification is available on the official website. Candidates can check details related to AAI Recruitment through GATE for Graduate Trainees, such as the application form, dates, eligibility, and selection process, below.

AAI Recruitment through GATE 2021

AAI GATE Recruitment Date OUT: The Airport Authority of India (AAI) has started recruitment through GATE scores. Registrations were available from August 28 to September 27 for 976 Junior Executive Posts. Aspirants with GATE branches in civil, electrical, electronics engineering, and architecture are eligible for the post. To apply for this post, candidates must have a valid GATE score of 2025/2024/2023. 

The AAI GATE 2025 application fee is INR 300 (for the general category). Reserved category, female, and PwD candidates are exempted to pay the registration fee. Candidates can download the official notification and link (below) here. 

The selection of the candidates are done based on the GATE scores, followed by document verification. We have provided complete details regarding AAI recruitment through GATE 2025 below.  

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Q:   What is the GATE 2026 eligibility criteria?
A:

The GATE conducting authorities offer strict guidelines for the applicants who want to apply and appear for the GATE. So, if you want to attempt GATE exam this year, you need to go through the criteria first, as the acceptance of the application form entirely depends on it. 

Here is a generic information about the GATE eligibility. However, regarding the educational qualifications, the criteria is different for each stream. 

  • There is no age limit or attempt limit for GATE
  • Candidates who are in third year or in final year of graduation can apply for GATE
  • Passed out bachelor's graduate are also eligible to appear for the exam.
  • Graduates from BA/BSc/B.Com can also apply for GATE.
  • Accepted streams include -engineering, technology, science, architecture, commerce, science, arts, and humanities.
  • Indians and international students from Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and UAE are also eligible to apply for GATE.
Q:   Can commerce students apply for GATE exam?
A:

Yes, candidates having qualifying degree in B.Com can apply for GATE exam to get admission to the master's programmes in IITs and IISc. Candidates must go through the GATE information brochure carefully before applying. Also, students in 3rd year or final year in commerce are also eligible for GATE. 

Q:   What is the GATE eligibility for Architecture students?
A:

The GATE eligibility for architecture students are -

  • Must have a bachelor's degree in architecture (5 years course)
  • Naval architecture (4-years course) or 
  • Must have pursued B.Planning (4-year course)

Candidates must ensure that they go through the GATE eligibility criteria carefully before applying. 

About AAI

AAI, also known as Airports Authority of India is a Miniratna Public Sector Unit (PSU). It manages a total of 137 airports, comprising 23 international airports (3 Civil Enclaves), 10 Custom Airports (4 Civil Enclaves), and 104 Domestic Airports (23 Civil Enclaves). The organisation aims to create, upgrade, maintain, and manage civil aviation infrastructure both on the ground and air space in the country. 

Table of content
  • AAI Recruitment Job Profile
  • Vacancy Details of AAI Recruitment through GATE 2025
  • AAI Recruitment through GATE: Eligibility Criteria
  • How to Apply for AAI Recruitment through GATE 2025?
  • AAI Recruitment - Selection Process

AAI Recruitment Job Profile

The candidates recruited through GATE usually work in CNS (Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance) departments. They look after various technical equipment installed at airports to aid flights, maintain security and perform other operations. The major task of the recruited engineers is to take readings continuously, keep a record, and maintain the desired performance. In case of failure or malfunction, they identify and repair the same. 

DIRECT LINK TO APPLY: Click here

Download AAI GATE 2025 Official Recruitment Notification

Vacancy Details of AAI Recruitment through GATE 2025

Candidates can check the AAI GATE vacancy details below. The vacancy in the table below can be checked below -

Name of the post Total vacancies
Junior Executive (Architecture)  11 
Junior Executive (Engineering‐ Civil)  199
Junior Executive (Engineering‐ 
Electrical)
208
Junior Executive (Electronics) 527
Junior Executive (Information 
Technology) 
31

AAI Recruitment through GATE: Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility conditions for AAI recruitment are listed below:

  • Must have Indian nationality and must not be older than 27 (for unreseved category)
  • For reserved (SC/ST) category, age relaxation of 5 years is applicable. For OBC, 3 years relaxation is applicable
  •  Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for PwBD candidates where the post is identified as suitable for the relevant category of disability, supported by a certificate of disability issued on or before 27.09.2025  by the Competent Authority. 
  • For Ex‐servicemen, age relaxation is applicable as per the rules prescribed by the Government of India.
  • Relaxation by 05 (Five) Years for the candidate who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989. Such candidates have to provide the certificate for the same issued by District Magistrate/Block Development Officer/Sub Divisional Officer at the time of document verification.
  • The Date of Birth mentioned in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will only be accepted.

Academic Qualification

  • Final year or graduated students from a recognized institute / university in relevant stream are eligible.
  • Must have secured 60% marks in graduation.
  • For junior executive post GATE qualified is preferred

Check the branch-wise eligibility criteria for AAI recruitment through GATE 2025 below.

Name of the Post Educational Qualification GATE Test Paper/GATE Paper Code Corresponding GATE Year
Junior Executive (Architecture) Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and registered with the Council of Architecture Architecture  and Planning 
GATE paper code‐ AR
2023 or 2024 or 2025 
 Junior Executive (Engineering‐ Civil) Bachelor’s  Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Civil. Civil Engineering GATE paper code‐ CE
Junior Executive (Engineering‐Electrical) Bachelor’s  Degree in Engineering/ Technology in Electrical Electrical Engineering GATE paper code‐ EE
Junior Executive (Electronics) Bachelor’s  Degree  in Engineering/ Technology  in Electronics/ 
Telecommunications/ Electrical 
with specialisation in Electronics.
Electronics and Communication 
Engineering GATE paper code‐ EC
Junior Executive (Information Technology)  Bachelor’s  Degree  in 
Engineering/  Technical in Computer Science/  Computer Engineering/ IT / Electronics OR Master's in Computer Application (MCA). 
Computer  Science  and 
Information Technology  
GATE paper code‐ CS 
Q:   Can I opt for any paper in the GATE two paper combination list?
A:

No, applicants cannot opt for any paper from the combination list. Candidates can only select from the options provided by the GATE authorities in the GATE 2026 paper combination list. For example, a CS student has the free will to choose from the following set of exam papers: DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, and ST. 

Q:   What are the eligible paper codes for GATE Computer Science and Engineering?
A:

The eligible GATE paper codes (for two paper combinations) in GATE computer Science and engineering are -

  • Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DA)
  • Electronics and Communication (EC)
  • Geomatics Engineering (GE)
  • Mathematics (MA)
  • Physics (PH) and 
  • Statistics (ST)

Candidates must be careful with the GATE paper codes while filling out the application form. 

Q:   For how many GATE papers can I apply and how much will I have to pay?
A:

You can apply for two GATE papers (maximum). While filling out the GATE application form, you need to select the primary and secondary paper. The GATE secondary paper must be from the subject list prescribed by the GATE authorities. Before adding the paper, go through the subject combination list and GATE paper codes. 

Candidates opting for two GATE papers will have to pay double the fees mentioned -

For example,  

  • If a general category candidate is applying for two GATE papers, then he/she has to pay a fee of INR 4000 (during the regular timeline) and INR 5000 (during the extended period).
  • The same applies to the female, SC, ST, and PwD category candidates, INR 2000 (during the regular time period) and INR 3000 (during the extended period). 

How to Apply for AAI Recruitment through GATE 2025?

Candidates interested in AAI vacancies will be required to follow the instructions below carefully before applying online:

Register first

  • Interested candidates can apply for AAI recruitment at https://www.aai.aero/. Complete the registration. You have to provide the information's like name, a valid Email ID, mobile number, GATE Year, Paper, Registration Number, All India Rank (AIR), Score and Marks (out of 100). Login credential is sent to email id.

Login to fill details

  • Log in using the username and password. 
  • Candidates must change the given password to one that is suitable to them.
  • After logging in, candidates should fill up the details left to complete the GATE 2025 application form.
  • Candidates must check all the filled-in details before submitting the application form.

Upload photo and signature

Candidates must upload their signature and photograph as instructed. The dimensions and specifications for the same are given below.

Document

Specifications

Dimensions

Photograph

Recent, passport-size colour photograph (not older than 3 months). Photographs in cap/hat/dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headgear (if any) must not cover the face.

200X230 pixels File Size: 20kb‐50kb

Specimen Signature

Candidate’s Specimen signature on white paper with a black ink pen.

140x60 pixels File Size: 10kb‐20kb

Make the payment of the application form

  • After uploading the documents and submitting the application form finally, candidates should wait for 24 hours to make the payment
  • Female/ Pwd/ SC/ST candidates need not pay the fees and can directly print their application form by going to the print option.
  • The application fees of Rs 300 are to be paid online through Internet Banking/Debit/Credit Card only from the State Bank Collect System.
  • Candidates must note the 10-digit Transaction Reference Number starting with “DU” that is generated after payment for their future reference.

AAI Recruitment - Selection Process

Candidates will be screened based on normalised GATE 2025 Scores. Shortlisted candidates will be called directly for document verification at the corporate headquarters in New Delhi.

  • The call letter for document verification will be sent to the candidates' registered email ID.
  • At the time of document verification, must produce their original and photocopies of the documents including a copy of the call letter, proof of identity, and original certificates. All photocopies must be self‐attested by the candidates.
  • Candidates employed in a Government/Semi‐Government/PSU establishment are required to produce a NOC from the current employer at the time of document verification.
  • Post document verification, the selection will be done as per the merit list prepared on the GATE 2025 Normalized Marks of applicants.
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