Official source: Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR, for engagement of Graduate/Diploma & ITI Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. Applicants must apply online only through the NATS/NAPS portals; no offline/physical applications are accepted.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule 'A' Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise |
| Issuing Office | Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), NATS Building, Near IGI Airport T-2, New Delhi-110037 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR |
| Scheme | Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) |
| Total Seats | 205 (80 Graduate + 65 Diploma + 60 ITI Trade) |
| Training Duration | 1 year (12 months) from commencement of the Contract of Apprenticeship |
| Application Mode | Online only, via www.nats.education.gov.in (Graduate/Diploma) or www.apprenticeshipindia.org (ITI Trade) |
Note: This apprenticeship does not carry any assurance of regular employment. AAI has no obligation to offer a job on completion of training, and the training program creates no liability on AAI for future employment or placement.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date of Application | 16 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Apprenticeship Training Period | 12 months from commencement of the Contract of Apprenticeship |
Note: Candidates should register on the relevant portal (NATS or NAPS) before applying. Only applications received through the registered NATS/NAPS portal will be considered; correspondence in any other manner will not be entertained.
AAI Apprentice Seats & Stipend 2026-27 (Northern Region)
80 Graduate Apprentices
65 Diploma Apprentices
60 ITI Trade Apprentices
Discipline-wise Seats
| Field / Discipline | Graduate | Diploma | Trade (ITI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 | 17 | - |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 | 15 | - |
| Electronics | 10 | 11 | - |
| Computer Science / IT | 15 | 7 | - |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance | 5 | 4 | - |
| Architecture | 5 | 5 | - |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 10 | 6 | - |
| BCA / B.Com | 10 | - | - |
| COPA / Stenography | - | - | 50 |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | - | - | 10 |
| Total | 80 | 65 | 60 |
Note: The number of seats is tentative and may be reduced or increased. All durations are 1 year across every discipline.
Monthly Stipend
| Apprentice Type | Total Monthly Stipend | Break-up |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate (Degree) Apprentice | ₹15,000 | AAI Share: ₹8,850 + Govt. Share (via DBT): ₹6,150 |
| Technical (Diploma) Apprentice | ₹12,000 | AAI Share: ₹6,550 + Govt. Share (via DBT): ₹5,450 |
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | ₹9,600 | Fixed monthly stipend |
AAI Apprentice Eligibility 2026-27
Educational Qualification
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Full-time (Regular) 4-year Degree in Engineering in the notified streams, recognized by AICTE, Government of India |
| Diploma | Full-time (Regular) 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the notified streams, recognized by AICTE, Government of India |
| ITI Trade | ITI/NCVT certificate in the notified Trades, from an institution recognized by AICTE, Government of India |
Domicile Eligibility
Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of the following states/UTs may apply: Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
Passing Year & Other Conditions
- Candidates must have passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2024 or after 2024.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship, terminated it midway, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship elsewhere (or in AAI at the same qualification level) are not eligible.
- Candidates with 1 year or more of apprenticeship/job experience after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Important: A candidate applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and such applications will be rejected.
AAI Apprentice Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 16.09.2026) |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD | Relaxation in upper age limit applicable as per Government of India guidelines |
Apprenticeship Training Locations
Apprentices will be posted at various Northern Region airports and AAI offices in New Delhi, including:
Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, CATC–Prayagraj, Dehradun, Farukkhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Hissar, Halwara/Ludhiana, Jammu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kangra–Gaggal, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kullu–Bhuntar, Kushinagar, Kishangarh, Kota, Lucknow, Leh, Moradabad, Muirpur, Meerut, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pratapgarh, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj Airport, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices in New Delhi.
Important: The allocated Airport/Station/Unit is final; no change in place of training will be entertained at a later stage. Selected candidates will preferably be posted at locations based on their registration location on the portal.
AAI Apprentice Selection Process
Selection is merit-based, with no written examination. The process comprises:
- Provisional selection based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (CGPA converted to percentage per the concerned Board/University norms). In case of a tie, date of birth and thereafter date of passing determine seniority.
- Document Verification at the establishment office, intimated only through the candidate's registered email ID.
- Interview / Certificate Verification, with candidature remaining provisional throughout.
- Medical Fitness Certificate (from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking only), to be submitted at the time of joining.
- Final selection and issuance of the apprentice engagement letter follow successful document verification and medical fitness clearance.
Note: Merely being shortlisted for document verification or the medical examination does not entitle a candidate to selection as an Apprentice. Reservation for SC/ST, OBC, and EWS is applicable; if candidates are unavailable in a reserved category, the seat will be filled from other reserved/general categories.
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
Graduate / Diploma Apprentices – NATS 2.0 Portal
- Visit www.nats.education.gov.in and click the Student button, then select General Student (for Diploma/Graduate pass-outs).
- Click Student Registration and keep ready: a valid personal email, mobile number, Aadhaar number, qualifying/provisional certificate (PDF, under 1 MB), and APAAR ID.
- Verify your mobile number and email via OTP, then complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification.
- Fill the registration form (basic details auto-populate from UIDAI); add educational details and set a password, then submit.
- Verify your account via the email link sent to you, then log in and complete your profile: Basic Details, Educational Details (upload/fetch certificate via DigiLocker/APAAR), Communication Details, and Training Preferences.
- Preview your profile and submit it finally to receive your Student Enrolment ID.
- Search for establishment Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002) and click Apply for the apprenticeship opportunity of your choice.
ITI Trade Apprentices – NAPS Portal
- Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.org and click Register, then select Candidate.
- Fill the Basic, Family, and Contact details in the registration form and submit.
- Activate your account via the link sent to your registered email, then log in with your Registration Number/Email and password.
- Click Complete Your Profile and add your "About Me" and contact details — this is mandatory before applying to any opportunity.
- Search for opportunities using establishment code E05200700101 (Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR) and click Apply.
- Track invitations, applications, and contracts from your candidate dashboard; if offered a contract, review the details and click Sign to accept.
Important: Only applications submitted through the registered NATS/NAPS portal will be considered. After a successful application, the portal will display: "Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment."
Important Conditions
- No Application Fee is charged for this recruitment.
- No TA/DA will be provided for attending interviews or document verification.
- Candidates must sign and accept the Apprenticeship Contract on the NATS/NAPS portal immediately after joining AAI.
- The Apprenticeship Contract automatically ceases after the stipulated 12-month period; any act of indiscipline during training can lead to cancellation of the contract.
- During apprenticeship, candidates are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) and AAI's applicable policies, rules, conduct, and discipline requirements.
- It is the candidate's sole responsibility to get their profile verified from the respective Regional Board.
- AAI does not take responsibility for replying to candidates regarding non-selection or non-issuance of a call letter.
- Furnishing false or incorrect information at any stage renders the candidature/engagement liable to cancellation.
- Filling of seats is solely at Management's discretion; no claim will be entertained if some seats remain unfilled.
- In case of any dispute, the English version of the notice and communication will be treated as valid.
- The decision of AAI Management on eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, mode of selection, or cancellation of the process is final and binding; no correspondence will be entertained.
