AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 10 Posts

Airports Authority of India (AAI), through EdCIL (India) Limited, has released the AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 notification for 10 vacancies. The recruitment is being conducted for the posts of Senior Consultant (Law), Consultant (Content Writer), Consultant (Graphic Designer), Consultant (Video Editor), Senior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist), and Consultant (Clinical Psychologist) on a contract basis. To apply for these positions, candidates must possess the prescribed educational qualifications and relevant post-qualification work experience as specified for each post. The upper age limit is 40 years for Consultant posts and 45 years for Senior Consultant posts.

Interested candidates must go through the complete article to check eligibility criteria, vacancy details, remuneration, selection process, and other important information before applying. The online application process commenced on 24th July 2026 at 10:00 hrs, and the last date to submit the online application is 06th August 2026 at 23:59 hrs.

Notification PDFs: Senior Consultant (Law Directorate) | Consultants (Corporate Communications) | Consultants (Clinical Psychologists)

AAI Consultant Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Important Dates

The above dates apply uniformly to all three engagements listed in this article.

AAI Consultant Vacancy Details

A total of 10 vacancies have been announced across Law (05), Corporate Communications (03), and Clinical Psychology (02) directorates.

Eligibility Criteria

• Only Indian Nationals are eligible to apply for all posts.
• Candidates applying for more than one post should submit a separate application for each post.
• For the Law post, qualification must be from National Law Universities, other Universities established by Acts of Central or State legislature, or institutions declared as Deemed University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, recognised by the Bar Council of India.
• For Corporate Communications posts, qualifications should be from approved recognized institutions.

Senior Consultant (Law Directorate)

Consultants (Corporate Communications Directorate)

Skills and Competencies:

• Content Writer: Ability to craft clear, concise, grammatically accurate, and engaging content in English & Hindi; creative and conceptual thinking; ability to interpret complex data or subjects and convert them into simplified, engaging narratives.
• Graphic Designer: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects, Premiere Pro) and Corel Draw; strong sense of typography, colour theory, layout, and visual hierarchy; digital design skills including social media creatives, infographics, GIFs, and banner design. Applicants must submit a comprehensive portfolio.
• Video Editor: Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Premiere Pro, After Effects, Photoshop, Audition, Media Encoder); knowledge of DaVinci Resolve/Final Cut Pro/Avid Media Composer; understanding of video composition, pacing, transitions, colour grading, audio mixing, and motion graphics.

Consultants (Clinical Psychologists, CAP Directorate)

Age Limit

Age will be reckoned as on the cut-off/closing date, 06 August 2026, for all posts.

Charter of Duties

Senior Consultant (Law Directorate)

• Conduct legal research on issues relating to aviation laws, contracts, service matters, land acquisition, arbitration, constitutional and administrative law.
• Prepare Case Briefs, notes, and other documents pertaining to litigation of AAI.
• Liaise and coordinate AAI's litigation before various courts and tribunals.
• Pursue court cases and attend hearings before courts and tribunals on behalf of AAI.
• Draft, vet, and review legal documents including contracts, agreements, MoUs, affidavits, pleadings, written submissions, rejoinders, replies, notices, and correspondence; process profession fee bills of Lawyers.
• Maintain litigation and legal data on the AIMS (or other designated) Portal.
• Coordinate with departments, airports, and Corporate & regional offices for documents, reports, and records required for litigation.
• Assist in maintaining records of court orders, judgments, legal opinions, contracts, and arbitration awards.
• Perform other legal, research, or litigation duties as assigned by RED NR and GM (Law), CHQ.

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Consultant (Content Writer)

• Draft, edit, and proofread communication materials including press releases, articles, reports, speeches, and digital content, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency.

Consultant (Graphic Designer)

• Create visually appealing and professional graphics for invitations, backdrops, hoardings, social media content, brochures, and other promotional materials.

Consultant (Video Editor)

• Handle editing and production of multimedia content, transforming raw footage into engaging, polished video products.

Senior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist)

• Coordinate with medical and HR teams for selection of ATCOs, ensuring quality and accuracy of verification methods.
• Plan and conduct periodic training on mental health promotion for ATCOs.
• Conduct Mental Status Examinations and interviews on referred or self-walk-in ATCOs.
• Administer, score, and interpret psychological tests for informed diagnosis.
• Support the medical team in evaluating fitness for safety-sensitive duties.
• Engage in psychoeducation and provide referrals for additional care when necessary.
• Visit outstation airports for mental health promotion lectures as required.
• Actively participate in the Peer Support Programme, maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain quarterly databases of ATCO personality and cognitive profiles submitted by RHQ psychologists.
• Make presentations on enhancing ATCO mental wellbeing per DGCA guidelines.

Consultant (Clinical Psychologist)

• Coordinate with the Clinical Psychologist at CAP, CHQ for ATCO selection and verification.
• Plan and conduct periodic training on mental health promotion for ATCOs.
• Conduct Mental Status Examinations and interviews on referred or self-walk-in ATCOs.
• Administer psychological tests in consultation with the Clinical Psychologist at CAP, CHQ.
• Support the medical team in evaluating fitness for safety-sensitive duties.
• Provide counselling/psychotherapy for ATCOs and families, maintaining standardized records shared with CAP, CHQ.
• Visit outstation airports for mental health promotion lectures as required.
• Actively participate in the Peer Support Programme, maintaining confidentiality.
• Maintain and submit quarterly databases of ATCO personality and cognitive profiles to CAP, CHQ.
• Make presentations on enhancing ATCO mental wellbeing per DGCA guidelines.

Selection Process

• Selection for all posts will be based on academic qualifications, experience, document verification, and interview.
• Preliminary shortlisting will be based on documents uploaded with the online application.
• Documents supporting Qualifications, Experience, and Age must be uploaded with the application and produced in original at the time of Document Verification and interview.
• In case of false or insufficient information, candidature will be summarily rejected at any stage.

How to Apply

• Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 24 July 2026 (10:00 hrs) to 06 August 2026 (23:59 hrs) for the respective post(s).
• Candidates applying for more than one post must submit a separate application for each post.
• Ensure the email ID provided in the online application remains active, as call letters and further communication will be sent only by email.
• Mere submission of the application or meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee a call for interview/selection.
• For queries: Law Directorate - Helpline +91 9819703925; Corporate Communications - Helpline +91 9819703724; Clinical Psychologist - Helpline +91 9819703801.

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Remuneration

• Senior Consultant (Law Directorate): Rs. 1,50,000/- per month (all inclusive)
• Consultant (Content Writer): Rs. 1,20,000/- per month (all inclusive)
• Consultant (Graphic Designer): Rs. 1,20,000/- per month (all inclusive)
• Consultant (Video Editor): Rs. 1,20,000/- per month (all inclusive)
• Senior Consultant (Clinical Psychologist): Rs. 1,50,000/- per month (all inclusive)
• Consultant (Clinical Psychologist): Rs. 1,20,000/- per month (all inclusive)

Important Instructions

• Law & Corporate Communications posts: engagement is purely contractual, initially for 1 year. The Law post is extendable by 1 year at a time up to a cumulative maximum of 5 years; the Corporate Communications posts are extendable as per requirement and rules.
• Clinical Psychologist posts: engagement is purely contractual, initially for a period of 3 years.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview/selection process for any post.
• Leave will be allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service; unavailed leave cannot be carried forward or encashed.
• AAI reserves the right to upgrade the eligibility criteria if a large number of applications are received.
• AAI reserves the right to cancel, modify, withdraw, or postpone any of these engagement notices.
• Candidates should note the respective Advertisement Number for future reference.

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