AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026

AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – Apply Online for 39 Posts

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited applications from retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, or Indian Coast Guard, for engagement as Consultants on contract basis – 39 positions in total – to support Air Traffic Services at Joint User Defence Airfields, vide Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs. Applications must be emailed to chqrectt@aai.aero between 17 September 2026 and 11 November 2026.

Official source: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi – 110003, Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs, for engagement of retired Short Service Commission Officers as Consultants in AAI on contract basis. Applications must be sent only by email to chqrectt@aai.aero; no other mode is accepted.On this page ▾

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AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Overview

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AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Important Dates

AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Vacancy Details (Location-wise)

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AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Eligibility Criteria

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AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Age Limit

AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Remuneration & Allowances

As per DoPT OM F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020, a fixed monthly remuneration is admissible, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. This fixed amount remains unchanged for the entire term of the contract – there is no annual increment or percentage increase during the contract period.

Allowances (per DoPT OM dated 09.12.2020)

• HRA: Not admissible.
• Transport Allowance: A fixed amount for commuting between residence and place of work, not exceeding the rate applicable to the appointee at the time of retirement; this amount also remains unchanged during the appointment. TA/DA on official tour, if any, is admissible as per the consultant’s entitlement at the time of retirement.
• TDS will be deducted at source from the remuneration.

AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Selection Process

• There is no written examination. Only candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be called for Application Verification followed by an Interview.
• Final selection is based on merit ranking of the interview alone.
• The schedule for verification/interview will be intimated to shortlisted candidates only on their registered email ID.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the application verification/interview, for joining the assignment, on its completion, or at any point during the engagement process.
• Mere submission of an application, or meeting the eligibility criteria, does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview/selection.
• Prior to commencement of the contract, AAI may require the selected consultant to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate (equivalent to defence medical standards) from a recognized physician, duly certified by the ATS In-Charge of the Joint User Defence Airfield where deployment is likely.

How to Apply for AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026

1. Download and fill the Application Form in the prescribed format (Annexure-1 to the Advertisement).
2. Attach self-attested copies of all necessary supporting documents, proof of Educational Qualification and Work Experience.
3. Combine the duly filled application and all supporting documents into a single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB.
4. Email the combined PDF to chqrectt@aai.aero on or before 11 November 2026.

Important: Applications through any mode other than the specified email will NOT be accepted. Ensure the email ID given in the application remains active, as all call letters and further information will be sent by email only.

Documents Required

• Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-1), including: name, date of birth, age as on 01.10.2026, father’s name, gender, service branch (Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard), date of joining and date of discharge from the Armed Forces, permanent and correspondence addresses, mobile number and email ID
• Details of Educational/Professional Qualification – exam/qualification, university/college, month & year of passing, percentage of marks
• Details of Work Experience – organization/department, designation with level, period (from-to), total experience, nature of work (attach a separate sheet if required)
• Self-attested copies of all supporting documents substantiating educational qualification and work experience claims
• A recent photograph, and the candidate’s signature with the declaration on the application form

Important Conditions

Period of Engagement

• Initial engagement is for 1 year only, extendable by 1 more year at a time; the total cumulative period cannot exceed 5 years, and no extension can take the consultant beyond 55 years of age.
• The engagement is full-time; consultants will not be permitted to take up any other assignment during the engagement period.
• A formal Contract/Agreement specifying the terms and conditions will be drawn up between the selected consultant and AAI.

Charter of Duties

Consultants will assist and support Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at the concerned Joint User Defence Airfield, including ATC/SMC operations, watch extension, and other ATC-related activities as assigned by the ATS In-Charge.

Leave Provisions

• Leave is allowed at 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
• Consultants must mark attendance daily at their place of reporting/engagement.
• Unavailed leave in a calendar year is neither carried forward nor encashed into the next year.
• Absence beyond admissible leave and notified holidays results in a proportionate deduction from the consultancy remuneration.
• AAI may terminate the engagement if the consultant remains absent without intimation to the supervisory authority for more than 3 working days.

Other Conditions

• In case of death, injury or illness of the consultant attributable to the performance of services under the contract, AAI shall not be responsible for any compensation.
• False or insufficient information, or lack of proof to ascertain eligibility, will lead to summary rejection of candidature at any stage, with appropriate action as deemed fit.
• AAI reserves the right to upgrade the eligibility criteria if a large number of applications are received, and to cancel/modify/withdraw/postpone this engagement notice.
• AAI may terminate a consultant’s services at any time by giving 1 month’s notice or remuneration/fees in lieu of the notice period, and AAI management’s decision is final. A consultant may similarly seek termination by giving AAI 1 month’s notice or remuneration/fees in lieu.

AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Important Links

Apply via Email (chqrectt@aai.aero)→Official Advertisement (No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs, PDF)→

Extended Notification PDFAAI Official Website→

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AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 FAQs

Q1. Who can apply for this AAI engagement?

Only retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, or Indian Coast Guard, meeting the qualification, experience and age criteria.

Q2. How many posts are available and where?

39 posts in total, across Pune (11), Kanpur (2), Purnea (4), Goa/Dabolim (15), Port Blair (4) and Darbhanga (3) airports.

Q3. What is the last date to apply?

11 November 2026; applications open from 17 September 2026 and must be sent only by email to chqrectt@aai.aero.

Q4. What is the age limit?

Not more than 50 years as on the last date of application, and the gap since retirement from the Armed Forces must not exceed 6 years.

Q5. Is there a written exam?

No. Selection is through shortlisting, application verification, and an interview; final selection is based on merit ranking of the interview.

Q6. What is the remuneration?

A fixed monthly amount, calculated by deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at retirement, as per DoPT OM dated 09.12.2020; it remains unchanged for the contract term with no annual increment.

Q7. How long is the engagement?

Initially 1 year, extendable by 1 year at a time up to a cumulative maximum of 5 years, and never beyond age 55.

Q8. Where do I send my application?

Only by email, as a single combined PDF (max 5 MB) to chqrectt@aai.aero; no other mode is accepted.

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