AAI Airport Security Consultant Recruitment 2026

AAI is hiring 2 Consultants in the Airport Security Directorate at Corporate Headquarters, Delhi. The posts are Principal Consultant and Senior Consultant. If you are a graduate with 8-10 years of aviation security experience, you can apply online. The last date is 28 June 2026, and salary ranges from Rs. 1,50,000 to Rs. 1,80,000 per month.

Airports Authority of India Airport Security Consultant Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Government of India Public Sector Enterprise with Mini Ratna Category-I status, has released Advertisement No. 02/2026/CHQ/CN for consultant posts in the Airport Security Directorate. The engagement is on a one-year contract with possible extension as per requirement and AAI policies. The posting is at AAI Corporate Headquarters, Safdarjung Airport, Delhi.

This is a specialist aviation security role for experienced professionals who can support security planning, manpower assessment, security documents, SOPs, BCAS/CISF coordination and AvSec training-related work. The notice says preference will be given to ex-BCAS officials for both posts.

Vacancy Details

Who Can Apply?

Principal Consultant

• Qualification: You need Graduation from a recognised institution.
• Experience: You need at least 10 years of experience in aviation security.
• Preference: Ex-BCAS officials will be given preference.
• Age: Upper age limit is 55 years.

Senior Consultant

• Qualification: You need Graduation from a recognised institution.
• Experience: You need at least 8 years of experience in aviation security.
• Preference: Ex-BCAS officials will be given preference.
• Age: Upper age limit is 45 years.

Common Conditions

• Nationality: Only Indian nationals can apply.
• Separate application: If you apply for more than one post, submit a separate application for each post.
• Qualification source: Qualifications should be from approved recognised institutions.

Age Limit

• Principal Consultant: Maximum age is 55 years.
• Senior Consultant: Maximum age is 45 years.
• Age, qualification and experience will be counted as on 28 June 2026, the closing date.

Salary

• Principal Consultant: Rs. 1,80,000 per month all-inclusive.
• Senior Consultant: Rs. 1,50,000 per month all-inclusive.
• The notice does not mention separate allowances outside the all-inclusive monthly pay.

Key Work Areas

The Airport Security Directorate role is built around security planning, compliance, coordination and AvSec training support. AAI has specifically named work connected with upcoming airports, infrastructure projects, security documents, SOPs, compliance reports, and coordination with BCAS, CISF and other security agencies.

• Security planning: Provide expert input on airport security planning and manpower assessment for new airports and infrastructure work.
• Compliance support: Help prepare, review and update SOPs, security documents and compliance reports.
• BCAS QCP work: Monitor Quality Control Programme activities such as audits, inspections and tests, and track compliance of observations.
• AvSec training: Prepare rosters for AvSec training across ASTIs and assist ASTI Delhi as AvSec Instructor when assigned.

Selection Process (No Written Exam)

Selection will be based on academic qualification, experience, document verification and interview. The advertisement does not mention any written examination.

1. Application Screening: AAI will check graduation, aviation security experience, age and uploaded details.
2. Experience Review: Aviation security experience and ex-BCAS background will be important for shortlisting.
3. Document Verification: Original documents for qualification, experience and age must be produced when called.
4. Interview: Shortlisted applicants will receive interview information by email.

How to Apply

1. Go to the AAI CHQ registration form at cdn.digialm.com.
2. Select Advertisement No. 02/2026/CHQ/CN.
3. Select the post: Principal Consultant or Senior Consultant.
4. Register with the correct name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID.
5. Log in, complete the online application form and upload proof of qualification, experience and age.
6. Submit the form before 28 June 2026, 23:55 HRS.

Contract Terms and Work Location

• Contract period: Initially for one year.
• Extension: Extension may be considered as per requirement and AAI policies.
• Work location: AAI Corporate Headquarters, Safdarjung Airport, Delhi.
• Leave: Leave is allowed at the rate of 1.5 days for each completed month of service.
• No TA/DA: AAI will not pay TA/DA for attending the interview or selection process.
• Helpline: The notice gives helpline number 022-61087563 for application portal queries.

Documents and Application Tips

Before applying, keep your experience proof clear. Your documents should show aviation security work, BCAS or airport security coordination, SOP/compliance work, AvSec training support, audit or inspection exposure, and other security planning duties. If you are an ex-BCAS official, keep service proof ready because the notice gives preference to that background.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 12 June 2026, 10:00 HRS
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 June 2026, 23:55 HRS
• Age, Qualification and Experience Cut-off Date: 28 June 2026
• Interview Date: To be announced by email for shortlisted applicants

• Provide expert inputs on airport security planning and manpower assessment
• Prepare, review and update security documents, SOPs and compliance reports
• Coordinate with BCAS, CISF and other security agencies for vetting and clearances
• Monitor BCAS Quality Control Programme activities such as audits, inspections and tests
• Track compliance of audit observations and support timely closure of security issues
• Prepare and maintain rosters for AvSec training across ASTIs
• Assist ASTI Delhi as AvSec Instructor when assigned