The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has invited applications from retired Short Service Commission Officers (SSCOs) for engagement as Consultants on contract basis, vide Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs. There are 39 posts to support Air Traffic Services units at Joint User Defence Airfields. Applications are accepted by email only. The last date, earlier 1 October 2026, has been extended to 11 November 2026.
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| Post | Posts | Place of posting |
| Consultant (SSCO) – Pune, Surface Movement Control | 11 | Pune Airport |
| Consultant (SSCO) | 2 | Kanpur Airport |
| Consultant (SSCO) | 4 | Purnea Airport |
| Consultant (SSCO) – 11 SMC + 4 ATC | 15 | Goa (Dabolim) Airport |
| Consultant (SSCO) – Surface Movement Control | 4 | Port Blair Airport |
| Consultant (SSCO) | 3 | Darbhanga Airport |
| Total | 39 | 6 Joint User Defence Airfields |
Only retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force or Indian Coast Guard can apply. The candidate must be a graduate in any discipline, must have completed the Basic ATC Course / ATM and AL (Basic) and GCA / ATSS Course, and must have minimum 5 years of cumulative Air Traffic Control duties including at least 1 year at a Joint User Defence Airfield. There is no written examination. Selection is through shortlisting, application verification and interview, and the final merit list is based on interview performance. No TA / DA is paid. The engagement is initially for 1 year, extendable by 1 year at a time up to a cumulative maximum of 5 years. Remuneration is a fixed monthly amount worked out by deducting basic pension from the pay drawn at retirement, as per DoPT OM dated 09.12.2020, with no annual increment.
- Read Advertisement No. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs carefully on the AAI recruitment dashboard at aai.aero.
- Prepare a single combined PDF (maximum 5 MB) of the application form and all enclosures.
- Send it by email only to chqrectt@aai.aero on or before 11 November 2026.
- Applications by post, online portal or in person are not accepted for this engagement.
| Official website | aai.aero |
| Apply by email | chqrectt@aai.aero (single PDF, max 5 MB) |
| Official notification | See Advt. 14/2026/CHQ/SSCOs on the AAI recruitment dashboard |
A private information portal (not a government website) – please read the official notification before applying.
How many posts are there in the AAI SSCO Consultant engagement?
39 posts across 6 Joint User Defence Airfields.
What is the last date to apply?
11 November 2026. The date was extended from 1 October 2026.
Who can apply?
Only retired Short Service Commission Officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force or Coast Guard, with the prescribed ATC courses and experience.
Is there a written exam?
No. Selection is through shortlisting, verification and interview only.
How long is the engagement?
Initially 1 year, extendable up to a total of 5 years, and never beyond age 55.
