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AERA Recruitment 2026
Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (AERA) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 09 Junior Research Associate, Consultant and More Posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply Offline through the official AERA website. The last date to submit the application form is 07-01-2026. This is a great opportunity for candidates looking for contractual posts in a regulatory authority based in New Delhi.
AERA Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Company Name | Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (AERA) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Research Associate, Consultant, Junior Consultant |
| No of Posts | 09 |
| Last Date for Apply | 07.01.2026 |
| Official Website | www.aera.gov.in |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Salary (Per Month) |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Research Associate (Tariff) | 03 | Rs. 75,000/- |
| Consultant (Tariff) | 03 | Rs. 1,00,000/- |
| Junior Consultant (Regulatory) | 03 | Rs. 75,000/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility for Junior Research Associate (Tariff)
- Essential Qualification: Graduate degree in Commerce/Economics/Statistics/Mathematics/Business Operations/Business Administration/Business Management/Business Studies/Management Studies/Statistics/Actuarial Science/Econometrics/Mathematical Statistics OR CA/CMA/CWA.
- Experience: Minimum Two Years’ post qualification experience in data handling/cleaning and preparation of data/data mining/data exploration/data analysis/statistical analysis/statistical modelling/data visualization, etc.
- Desirable: Experience in handling Tariff Regulatory/Economic Regulatory/Financial Regulatory/Infrastructure regulatory matters.
- Age Limit: Not more than 35 years as on 07-01-2026.
Eligibility for Consultant (Tariff)
- Essential Qualification: MBA/Post Graduate Diploma/Post Graduate Program/Post Graduate Degree in Business Administration/Business Management/Business Studies/Management Studies/Management/Statistics/Mathematics/Economics/Actuarial Science/Econometrics/Mathematical Statistics/Quantitative Economics/Mathematical Economics/Financial Economics/Business Economics/Industrial Economics etc. OR CA/CMA/CWA.
- Experience: Minimum Five Years’ post qualification experience in financial analysis/financial planning/preparation of financial statements/analysis or evaluation of capital structure/financial modelling/economic modelling/data analysis/data modelling/economic modelling/statistics, etc.
- Desirable: Experience in handling Tariff Regulatory/Economic Regulatory/Financial Regulatory/Infrastructure regulatory matters.
- Age Limit: Not more than 45 years as on 07-01-2026.
Eligibility for Junior Consultant (Regulatory)
- Essential Qualification: Graduate degree in any discipline.
- Experience: Minimum Three Years’ post qualification experience in handling Tariff Regulatory/Economic Regulatory/Financial Regulatory matters.
- Desirable: Experience in Infrastructure Regulatory matters.
- Age Limit: Not more than 35 years as on 07-01-2026.
Salary / Stipend
- Junior Research Associate (Tariff): Rs. 75,000/- per month with annual increment of 6%.
- Consultant (Tariff): Rs. 1,00,000/- per month with annual increment of 6%.
- Junior Consultant (Regulatory): Rs. 75,000/- per month with annual increment of 6%.
Important Dates
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| 07.01.2026 | Last date of receipt of application up to 05:30 P.M. |
Selection Process
The selection will be done through interview and/or group discussion.
How to Apply
Candidates must communicate by email/post/courier only; no telephone or other means. Use the provided Application Format (Annex-II) and clearly superscribe with the name of the post applied for. Affix a recent passport size photograph. Include details like name, father's name, date of birth, age, nationality, address, educational qualifications, work experience (essential and desirable), and declaration. Incomplete applications or those received after the due date will not be considered. Attach a Govt. Identity Document for date of birth proof. Send the application to the specified address (refer to official notification).
Important Links:
Official Website: Click here
Employment News Notification: Click here
Send Application via Email: Click here (Check Notification)
General Information/Instructions
- Tenure: Initial 2 years, extendable up to 3 more years based on requirement and performance.
- Place of Posting: New Delhi.
- Leave: 12 days casual leave per year (pro-rata); no carry forward/encashment. Max 15 days leave without pay per year.
- Status: Independent contractor, not an employee.