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The AAI Law Officer Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Distribution & Other Details
July 25, 2026
Overview: AAI law officer vacancies for 2026 are out! Make sure you have all the details before you proceed to fill out the application form.
- AAI has notified 8 law vacancies for 2026: 6 Junior Executive (Law) posts and 2 Manager (Law) posts under Advertisement No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, released on 22nd July 2026.
- Applications open on 8th August 2026 and will close on 7th September 2026 (11:59 pm).
Here, we give you deeper insights into AAI law officer vacancy 2026 and its category-wise distribution.
AAI Law Officer Vacancy 2026: Category-wise Breakdown
This year, the Airport Authority of India has released a considerably thin vacancy for law officer posts. The official notification state 8 law vacancies: 6 for Junior Executive (Law) and 2 for Manager (Law).
| Post Code | Post Name | Grade | Vacancies | Experience Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Junior Executive (Law) | Group B / E-1 | 6 | Nil |
| 6 | Manager (Law) | Group A / E-3 | 2 | 3 years post-qualification |
| Total law vacancies | 8 |
Here's a category-wise distribution of AAI law officer vacancy 2026 for both posts:
| Post | Post Code | Total | UR | EWS | OBC (NCL) | SC | ST | PwBD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Executive (Law) | 13 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Manager (Law) | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total law vacancies | — | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Based on this vacancy distribution here are a few observations and some important points you should remember:
- A zero in your category row does not mean you cannot apply
- Check the age-relaxation clause before you assume you have extra years
- Reservation percentages cannot be applied cleanly inside a post code holding only two or six seats
- Whatever your category, keep your SC/ST/OBC (NCL) or EWS certificate in the prescribed Government of India format and valid for FY 2026-27. It is checked at the application-verification stage
Note: These vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased at the sole discretion of AAI.
AAI Law Officer Vacancy Notification: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released (Advt. No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT) | 22th July 2026 |
| Online application opens | 8th August 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 7th September 2026 |
| Cut-off date for age, qualification and experience | 7th September 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) date | To be announced |
| Admit card release | To be announced |
The application link goes live on 8th August 2026 under the Careers tab at aai.aero. Follow our step-by-step AAI law officer application form guide to avoid rejection at the document-upload stage, since AAI permits no edits after submission.
AAI Law Officer Vacancy 2026: Who is Eligible to Apply?
You must meet the AAI law officer eligibility criteria to be able to apply for the vacancies listed for the year 2026.
| Requirement | Junior Executive (Law) - Code 13 | Manager (Law) - Code 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Qualification | Professional Degree in Law: 3-year LL.B. after graduation, or 5-year integrated course after 10+2 | Same |
| Bar Council | Must be eligible for enrolment as an Advocate with the Bar Council of India | Same |
| Experience | Nil - freshers eligible | 3 years post-qualification, in Law |
| Upper age limit | 27 years as on 07 Sept 2026 | 32 years as on 07 Sept 2026 |
| Interview stage | No | Yes |
Age relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years | OBC (NCL): 3 years | PwBD with permanent disability: 10 years | Ex-servicemen and Commissioned Officers with 5+ years military service: 5 years | Serving AAI employees who have completed probation: up to 10 years.
Here are a few points you must consider:
- Three years of legal practice is mandatory; internship doesn't count.
- Colour blindness and night blindness are rejection criteria for both law posts.
- Your result must already be declared. Candidates awaiting results as on 7th September 2026 are not eligible, and AAI grants no relaxation on this. Final-year students cannot apply.
What is the AAI Law Officer 2026 Application Fee?
Here's the category-wise application fee for AAI law officer exam 2026.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC (NCL) / EWS | ₹1,000 (inclusive of GST) |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Exempt |
| Women (all categories) | Exempt |
| AAI Apprentices with 1 year completed apprenticeship | Exempt |
- Payment can be done online only, via debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, or cash card/mobile wallet.
- Fees are non-refundable
- You may apply for both Manager (Law) and Junior Executive (Law) if eligible for both, but each requires a separate registration and a separate fee payment.
If you're eligible, start preparing based on the AAI law officer exam pattern. The exam date will be announced soon.
Here are the key takeaways:
- There are total 8 AAI law vacancies 6 Junior Executive (Law) and 2 Manager (Law), provisional
- Category-wise breakdown is: 7 UR and 1 SC (the SC seat is in Junior Executive (Law)); no EWS, OBC (NCL), ST or PwBD seats this year
- Advertisement: No. 12/2026/CHQ/DR-CBT, released 22nd July 2026
- Applications open from 8th August to 7th September 2026, online only at aai.aero
- The minimum age is 27 years for JE (Law), 32 years for Manager (Law), as on 7th September 2026
- Fee: ₹1,000; exempt for SC/ST/PwBD and all women candidates
- Watch out for colour/night blindness is a rejection criterion for both law posts, and Manager (Law) experience must come from a qualifying employer
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