Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi
Contractual / Regular

IGRUA Asst Aerodrome Officer Recruitment 2026

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Sep. 30, 2026
Assistant Aerodrome Officer

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
7 Posts
Pay Scale
Consolidated Rs. 42,100/- per month
Age Limit
Maximum 55 Years as on 01.06.2026
Job Location
Uttar Pradesh50Amethi7

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 24, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 8, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Sep – 8 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must hold either a Valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) with a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate, OR have served as an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Officer with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) or the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force). Only Indian nationals are eligible to apply.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The maximum age limit is 55 years as on 1st June 2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Screening of Credentials & Logbook/Rating Scrutiny

Document ScrutinyQualifying Only

Personal Interview (Online / Video Conference)

Online Video InterviewMerit Scored

Certificate Verification & Medical Fitness Check

In-Person VerificationQualifying Only

1. Scrutiny: Applications received via email will be evaluated based on the validity of CPL/ATPL credentials or logged military/civilian ATC operational experience.
2. Interview: Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an online interview or written test. The interview link will be emailed to candidates one day prior to the scheduled date.
3. Appointment: Final engagement is subject to physical verification of original certificates and medical fitness.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Aviation Credentials (Valid CPL/ATPL or Defence/AAI ATC Rating)Core Eligibility BenchmarkScrutiny of commercial pilot license validity, Class-1 medical certificate, ground subjects performance, or military/civilian air traffic control ratings.
Operational Flying / ATC Control HoursExperience WeightageTotal flying hours or logged ATC control hours in Aerodrome Control, Approach Control, and Flight Information Services.
Interview & Aerodrome Emergency / DGCA Regulations KnowledgeInterview AssessmentDemonstrated understanding of DGCA/ICAO rules, aerodrome inspection protocols, Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP), ATC communication procedures, and equipment serviceability.

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Stationed at Fursatganj Airfield in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, the headquarters of Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), India's premier national flying academy under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. AAOs manage round-the-clock airfield operations, aerodrome safety inspections, coordination of daily student sortie schedules, and ATC log maintenance. The campus is peaceful, self-contained, and lush green with subsidized residential quarters provided subject to availability. Operational duties follow strict DGCA civil aviation requirements and ICAO guidelines.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Initial contractual appointment is for 11 months, extendable based on institutional requirements and individual performance. Primary posting is at Fursatganj Airfield (Amethi), with potential deployment to IGRUA flying detachments (such as Birsi Airport in Gondia, Maharashtra).

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

As an 11-month contractual engagement under an autonomous body, there is no formal departmental promotion ladder or permanent cadre absorption. However, working at IGRUA provides direct operational experience in civil aerodrome management and ATC operations, significantly enhancing career prospects for permanent ATC Officer roles in Airports Authority of India (AAI), commercial flight operations departments, or airline dispatch.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Strict Document Formatting: All application documents (CV, academic transcripts from 10th onward, flying logbook summary/Class 1 medical or ATC ratings/service discharge orders) must be combined into one single PDF. Multi-file or piecemeal emails will be rejected.
  • Mandatory Subject Line: The email subject must strictly read 'APPLICATION – ASSISTANT AERODROME OFFICER IGRUA/ADVT/32/2026'. Emails with altered or omitted subject lines risk automated filtering.
  • Contractual Nature: Appointment is strictly on an 11-month contractual basis and confers no legal right or claim to regular absorption into IGRUA or the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
  • Jurisdiction: In case of any dispute arising out of this recruitment, jurisdiction is exclusively restricted to the Courts in Lucknow.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • Unreserved / Open7
Total Vacancies7 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Fixed monthly emoluments of Rs. 42,100/- per month (comprising Basic Pay of Rs. 40,000/- + Transport Allowance of Rs. 1,800/- + Aviation Allowance of Rs. 300/-). Campus accommodation/quarters provided subject to availability.

Consolidated remuneration of Rs. 40,000/- per month + Transport Allowance Rs. 1,800/- per month + Aviation Allowance Rs. 300/- per month (Total: Rs. 42,100/- per month). Quarters/accommodation provided subject to availability.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Prepare your Curriculum Vitae (CV) and arrange self-attested copies of certificates in strict sequential order: CV first, followed by educational qualification certificates from 10th standard onwards, and experience/flying credentials from earliest to latest.
  2. Combine all documents into a single PDF file.
  3. Compose an email to [email protected] with the mandatory subject line: APPLICATION – ASSISTANT AERODROME OFFICER IGRUA/ADVT/32/2026.
  4. Attach the single combined PDF file and send the email on or before the closing date: 08th October 2026. Late submissions or applications without self-attested copies will be treated as incomplete and rejected. No application fee is charged.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Application Fee: Nil (Rs. 0/-). No fee is required for submitting applications via email.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Candidates must hold a valid Commercial Pilot License (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), OR have served as an Air Traffic Control (ATC) Officer with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) or the Indian Armed Forces (Army, Navy, Air Force).

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