AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Remuneration & Allowances

As per DoPT OM F. No. 3-25/2020-E.IIIA dated 09.12.2020, a fixed monthly remuneration is admissible, arrived at by deducting the basic pension from the pay drawn at the time of retirement. This fixed amount remains unchanged for the entire term of the contract – there is no annual increment or percentage increase during the contract period.

Allowances (per DoPT OM dated 09.12.2020)

• HRA: Not admissible.
• Transport Allowance: A fixed amount for commuting between residence and place of work, not exceeding the rate applicable to the appointee at the time of retirement; this amount also remains unchanged during the appointment. TA/DA on official tour, if any, is admissible as per the consultant’s entitlement at the time of retirement.
• TDS will be deducted at source from the remuneration.

AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026 Selection Process

• There is no written examination. Only candidates who fulfil the eligibility criteria and are shortlisted will be called for Application Verification followed by an Interview.
• Final selection is based on merit ranking of the interview alone.
• The schedule for verification/interview will be intimated to shortlisted candidates only on their registered email ID.
• No TA/DA will be paid for attending the application verification/interview, for joining the assignment, on its completion, or at any point during the engagement process.
• Mere submission of an application, or meeting the eligibility criteria, does not entitle a candidate to be called for interview/selection.
• Prior to commencement of the contract, AAI may require the selected consultant to submit a Medical Fitness Certificate (equivalent to defence medical standards) from a recognized physician, duly certified by the ATS In-Charge of the Joint User Defence Airfield where deployment is likely.

How to Apply for AAI SSCO Consultant Engagement 2026

1. Download and fill the Application Form in the prescribed format (Annexure-1 to the Advertisement).
2. Attach self-attested copies of all necessary supporting documents, proof of Educational Qualification and Work Experience.
3. Combine the duly filled application and all supporting documents into a single PDF file not exceeding 5 MB.
4. Email the combined PDF to chqrectt@aai.aero on or before 11 November 2026.

Documents Required

• Duly filled Application Form (Annexure-1), including: name, date of birth, age as on 01.10.2026, father’s name, gender, service branch (Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard), date of joining and date of discharge from the Armed Forces, permanent and correspondence addresses, mobile number and email ID
• Details of Educational/Professional Qualification – exam/qualification, university/college, month & year of passing, percentage of marks
• Details of Work Experience – organization/department, designation with level, period (from-to), total experience, nature of work (attach a separate sheet if required)
• Self-attested copies of all supporting documents substantiating educational qualification and work experience claims
• A recent photograph, and the candidate’s signature with the declaration on the application form.

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