Aviation is one of the fastest growing sectors in India and around the world. Every year, many jobs are released for candidates interested in careers in flying, ground operations, technical roles, and administrative work. In 2026, the Indian Air Force and other aviation organizations have released major recruitment alerts. This alert helps you understand important job opportunities, dates, eligibility, vacancies, and how to apply. The information is explained in easy English so candidates can prepare well and apply correctly.

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AFCAT 01/2026 – Indian Air Force

Total Vacancies: 340

AAI NER Recruitment 2026

Total: 14 Posts under Airports Authority of India (North Eastern Region).

Eligibility Criteria

For AFCAT 01/2026

• Must be a citizen of India.
• Flying Branch:
  • 10+2 with Physics and Maths.
  • Graduate degree (minimum 3 years) with 60% marks or BE/B.Tech with 60% marks.
• Ground Duty (Technical & Non‑Technical):
  • Graduation or engineering in relevant fields with required marks.

For AAI NER

• Senior Assistant (Electronics): Diploma in Electronics or related field.
• Junior Assistant (HR): Graduate in any discipline.
• Junior Assistant (Fire Services): 10th or 12th with relevant training or diploma.

Age Limit

AFCAT 01/2026

AAI NER Recruitment 2026

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 30 years (approx)
• Category-wise age relaxation may apply.

Application Fee

AFCAT 01/2026

• Standard application fee is required for online submission.
• Fees may vary by category.

AAI NER Recruitment

• General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 1000 (approx)
• SC/ST/PwBD/Women: No fee or reduced fee

Selection Process

AFCAT 01/2026

Selection is done in stages:

1. Written Exam (AFCAT)
2. SSB Interview
3. Medical Examination
4. Final Merit List

AAI NER Recruitment

1. Written or Online Test
2. Document Verification
3. Skill/Experience Verification (if applicable)

PST / PET (Physical Tests)

• Physical standards are required for technical aviation recruitment like AFCAT.
• Candidates must meet minimum physical fitness standards.
• Height, weight, and eyesight requirements vary by branch.
• Medical fitness is checked after the SSB interview.

Salary

AFCAT 01/2026

• Salary as per Level-10 Pay Matrix
• Basic Pay: approx ₹56,100 to ₹1,77,500
• In-hand salary may include:
  • Flying Allowance
  • Transport Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Medical Benefits

AAI NER

• Salary depends on post and pay level set by Airports Authority of India.
• Senior Assistant and Junior Assistant have standard government pay scales.

How to Apply

For AFCAT 01/2026

1. Visit the official AFCAT portal.
2. Register with valid details – name, email, mobile number.
3. Login using registration details.
4. Fill the application form carefully.
5. Upload required documents.
6. Pay the application fee online.
7. Submit the form and save confirmation for future reference.

For AAI NER Recruitment

1. Visit the Airports Authority of India recruitment portal.
2. Find the online application link for AAI NER 2026.
3. Enter all personal and educational details.
4. Upload necessary documents like ID, qualifications, and photo.
5. Pay the application fee online.
6. Submit and take a printout of the application.

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