AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026: 39 SSCO Posts, Eligibility, Salary & Apply Online

Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit

Maximum Age During Extension In case the contract is extended, the consultant’s age must not exceed 55 years.

Remuneration & Allowances

As per DoPT OM F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 9 December 2020, selected consultants will receive a fixed monthly remuneration, calculated by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. The fixed remuneration will remain unchanged throughout the contract period, and no annual increment or percentage-based increase will be applicable during the engagement.

Allowances

• House Rent Allowance (HRA): HRA will not be admissible to the consultant.
• Transport Allowance: A fixed transport allowance will be provided for commuting between the consultant’s residence and place of work. The amount will not exceed the rate applicable to the consultant at the time of retirement and will remain unchanged throughout the engagement.
• TA/DA: Travel Allowance/Daily Allowance (TA/DA) for official tours, wherever applicable, will be provided as per the consultant’s entitlement at the time of retirement.
• TDS: Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) will be deducted from the monthly remuneration as per applicable rules.

AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for the AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 does not include any written examination. Eligible candidates who are shortlisted will be called for Application Verification, followed by an Interview.

• No Written Examination: AAI will not conduct any written examination as part of the selection process.
• Application Verification & Interview: AAI will first verify the applications of shortlisted candidates and then invite eligible candidates for the interview.
• Final Selection: AAI will select candidates based on their merit ranking in the interview.
• Interview Communication: AAI will communicate the application verification and interview details only to shortlisted candidates through their registered email ID.
• No TA/DA: AAI will not pay Travel Allowance/Daily Allowance (TA/DA) for verification/interview, joining the assignment, completion of the engagement, or any other stage of the engagement process.
• Shortlisting: Submitting an application or meeting the eligibility requirements does not guarantee shortlisting or an interview call.
• Medical Fitness: Before starting the contract, AAI may require the selected consultant to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate equivalent to the applicable defence medical standards. A recognized physician must issue the certificate, and the ATS In-Charge of the concerned Joint User Defence Airfield must duly certify it where AAI plans to deploy the consultant.

How to apply

Eligible candidates can apply for the AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 through email only. Follow the steps below to submit your application:

1. Download and carefully read the official AAI recruitment notification and application format.
2. Fill in the application form with all required personal, educational, professional, and service details.
3. Attach the required documents and certificates as specified in the recruitment notification.
4. Ensure that all details and supporting documents are accurate and complete before submission.
5. Send the completed application along with the required documents to the official email address chqrectt@aai.aero.
6. Submit the application between 17 September 2026 and 1 October 2026. Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.
7. Keep a copy of the submitted application and email for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents ready while applying for the AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026:

• Completed and duly signed Application Form.
• Recent passport-size photograph.
• Valid proof of age/date of birth.
• Graduation certificate and marksheets.
• Relevant professional qualification certificates, including ATC/ATM/GCA/ATSS course certificates, as applicable.
• Service/retirement documents issued by the concerned Defence Service.
• Experience certificate confirming the required ATC experience.
• Documents supporting ATC duties performed at a Joint User Defence Airfield, wherever applicable.
• Pension-related documents, if required for remuneration calculation.
• Any other documents or certificates specified in the official AAI recruitment notification.

AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Important Conditions

Period of Engagement

• AAI will initially engage consultants for 1 year and may extend the engagement by another year at a time, subject to the applicable conditions.
• AAI can extend the engagement for a maximum cumulative period of 5 years. However, AAI will not extend the engagement beyond the consultant’s 55th birthday.
• The engagement is full-time, and consultants cannot undertake any other assignment during the contract period.
• AAI and the selected consultant will execute a formal Contract/Agreement containing the applicable terms and conditions.

Charter of Duties

The selected consultants will assist and support Air Traffic Control (ATC) operations at the concerned Joint User Defence Airfield. Their duties may include ATC/SMC operations, watch extension, and other ATC-related activities assigned by the ATS In-Charge.

Leave Provisions

• Consultants can take 1.5 days of leave for each completed month of service.
• Consultants must mark their daily attendance at the designated place of reporting or engagement.
• Consultants cannot carry forward or encash unused leave during the calendar year.
• Absence beyond the admissible leave and notified holidays will result in a proportionate deduction from the consultancy remuneration.
• AAI may terminate the engagement if a consultant remains absent without informing the supervisory authority for more than 3 working days.

Other Conditions

• AAI will not be responsible for any compensation in case of death, injury, or illness of the consultant attributable to the performance of services under the contract.
• Submission of false or insufficient information, or failure to provide adequate proof of eligibility, may result in rejection of the candidature at any stage, along with appropriate action as deemed fit.
• If a large number of applications are received, AAI reserves the right to raise the eligibility criteria. AAI may also cancel, modify, withdraw, or postpone the engagement notice.
• AAI may terminate the consultant’s engagement by providing 1 month’s notice or remuneration/fees in lieu of the notice period.
• Similarly, a consultant may request termination of the engagement by providing AAI with <strong>1 month’s notice or remuneration/fees in lieu.
• The decision of AAI Management shall be final in matters relating to the engagement.

AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – Important Links

• Application Email ID : mailto:chqrectt@aai.aero
• Official Website : Click here
• AAI Recruitment Section : Click Here
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AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026?

A total of 39 Consultant posts are available across 6 Joint User Defence Airfields.

2. Who can apply for the AAI SSCO Consultant Recruitment 2026?

Retired Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs) of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force, or Indian Coast Guard who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria can apply.

3. What is the maximum age limit?

The maximum age limit is 50 years as on 1 October 2026.

4. What is the application mode?

Candidates have to submit their applications through email only.

5. What is the last date to apply?

The last date for submission of applications is <strong>1 October 2026.

6. Is there any written examination?

No. There is no written examination. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Application Verification followed by an Interview.

7. How will the final selection be made?

Final selection will be based on the merit ranking in the interview.

8. What is the duration of the initial engagement?

The initial contract will be for 1 year, which may be extended by another year at a time, subject to the applicable conditions.

9. What is the maximum period of engagement?

The total cumulative period of engagement cannot exceed 5 years, and any extension cannot continue beyond the consultant attaining 55 years of age.

10. Will HRA be provided?

No. House Rent Allowance (HRA) is not admissible to the consultant.

11. Is TA/DA provided for attending the interview?

No. TA/DA will not be paid for attending the application verification or interview.

12. Can a consultant take up another assignment during the contract?

No. The engagement is full-time, and consultants cannot undertake any other assignment during the engagement period.

13. What is the leave entitlement?

Consultants are entitled to 1.5 days of leave for each completed month of service, subject to the applicable conditions.

14. Where should candidates send their application?

The completed application should be sent to the designated AAI recruitment email address: chqrectt@aai.aero.

15. Does fulfilling the eligibility criteria guarantee an interview call?

No. Merely submitting an application or meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee shortlisting or an interview call.