Airports Authority of India (AAI) Western Region: Opening Doors to Group-C Employment in 2025

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Western Region, is set to conduct a significant recruitment drive in 2025, offering valuable government job opportunities for individuals domiciled in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Goa. This initiative, designated as Advertisement No. DR-01/02/2025/WR, aims to fill various Group-C employee positions, specifically Junior and Senior Assistants across multiple disciplines, through a direct recruitment process. As a Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Government of India, AAI plays a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the nation’s civil aviation infrastructure, making these positions highly sought after.

Diverse Vacancies Across Multiple Disciplines: Opportunities for Varied Skill Sets

The 2025 recruitment drive presents a wide array of opportunities, catering to diverse skill sets and qualifications. The available vacancies include:

Senior Assistant (Official Language): Two positions, one for the Unreserved (UR) category and one for Other Backward Classes (OBC), are available. Candidates must not exceed 30 years of age, and the pay scale is set at NE-6, ranging from ₹36000 to ₹110000 with a 3% annual increment.
Senior Assistant (Operations): Four vacancies are offered, with three for UR and one for Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Notably, three positions are reserved for Ex-Servicemen (Ex.SM), and nine for Persons with Disabilities (PWD). The age limit and pay scale remain consistent with the Official Language position.
Senior Assistant (Electronics): A significant 21 vacancies are available, distributed across various categories: 10 for UR, 2 for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), 5 for OBC, 2 for Scheduled Caste (SC), and 2 for ST. Three positions are reserved for Ex.SM. The age limit and pay scale are the same as the previous senior assistant positions.
Senior Assistant (Accounts): Eleven positions are available, with six for UR, one for EWS, three for OBC, and one for ST. Two positions are reserved for Ex.SM, and five for PWD. The age limit and pay scale are also the same.
Junior Assistant (Fire Service): A substantial 168 vacancies are offered, making it the largest category. The distribution is as follows: 82 for UR, 16 for EWS, 25 for OBC, 23 for SC, and 22 for ST. 24 positions are reserved for Ex.SM, and 16 positions are reserved for ex Agniveer. The pay scale for this position is NE-4, ranging from ₹31000 to ₹92000 with a 3% annual increment.
Age relaxation will be granted to candidates from reserved categories as per the established government regulations.

Streamlined Application Process and Fee Structure:

The application process is designed to be convenient, with online applications accepted exclusively through the AAI recruitment website. A non-refundable application fee of ₹1000/- is applicable, payable through online modes. However, candidates belonging to SC/ST/PWD categories, those who have successfully completed a one-year apprenticeship with AAI, and female candidates are exempt from paying the application fee.

Detailed Application Procedure and Access to Information:

Interested candidates are required to submit their applications online through the official AAI recruitment portal. The application window will be open from February 25, 2025, to March 24, 2025. To access the detailed advertisement, application form, and other relevant information, candidates are advised to visit the Career Page of the AAI website at: https://www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment. This portal serves as the primary source for all updates and guidelines related to the Junior and Senior Assistants Recruitment 2025 in the AAI Western Region.