Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT) on its official portals. A total of 38 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentice vacancies have been announced under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the 2026-27 apprenticeship training at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata.
Candidates 18 to 26 years of age who possess a full-time Engineering Degree, Engineering Diploma, or ITI (NCVT) certificate in the relevant discipline, have passed in 2022 or later, and are domiciles of West Bengal are eligible to apply for these apprentice vacancies. The online application process for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 started on 21-07-2026 and will remain open until 24-08-2026.
Candidates can download the official AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF and apply online through the direct links provided below in this article.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), NSCBI Airport, Kolkata has released the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT for 38 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentice positions. The official notification contains complete details regarding vacancies, eligibility, stipend, selection process, application procedure, and important dates. Eligible candidates having West Bengal domicile can apply online through the NATS or Apprenticeship India portal until 24 August 2026.
- Download AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
- Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma): https://nats.education.gov.in
- Apply Online (ITI Trade): https://www.apprenticeshipindia.org
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT |
| Post Name | Graduate/Diploma/ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total Posts | 38 (tentative, may be decreased/increased) |
| Location | O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52 |
| Duration | 1 year |
| Eligible Domicile | West Bengal only |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
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AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
- Start of Online Application: 21 July 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 24 August 2026
AAI Apprentice Vacancy 2026 Details
The apprenticeship positions are distributed across the following disciplines. All posts are located at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice - Engineering (Civil) | 4 |
| 2 | Diploma Apprentice - Engineering (Civil) | 5 |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice - Engineering (Electrical) | 5 |
| 4 | Diploma Apprentice - Engineering (Electrical) | 6 |
| 5 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Engineering (Electrical) | 2 |
| 6 | Graduate Apprentice - Electronics and Communication | 3 |
| 7 | Diploma Apprentice - Electronics and Tele Communication | 3 |
| 8 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Electronics & Mechanics | 2 |
| 9 | Graduate Apprentice - IT | 4 |
| 10 | Graduate Apprentice - Technical | 1 |
| 11 | Diploma Apprentice - Technical | 1 |
| 12 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 2 |
Total: 38 posts (computed from the post-wise break-up given in the notification; the notification itself states the number of posts is tentative and may be decreased or increased).
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Only Indian Nationals having domicile of West Bengal are eligible.
- Candidates who passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after 2022 are eligible.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship, discontinued it midway, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere (including in AAI) with the same qualification level are not eligible.
- Candidates who have apprenticeship training or job experience of 1 year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and such applications will be rejected.
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AAI Apprentice Educational Qualification
| Category | Qualification Required |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Full-time (regular) 4-year degree in Engineering in the relevant/equivalent stream, recognized by AICTE, Government of India |
| Diploma Apprentice | Full-time (regular) 3-year diploma in Engineering in the relevant/equivalent stream, recognized by AICTE, Government of India |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI NCVT certificate in the relevant/equivalent trade/specialization, awarded by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Government of India |
AAI Apprentice Age Limit 2026
- Minimum age (as on 24 August 2026): 18 years
- Maximum age (as on 24 August 2026): 26 years
- Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
AAI Apprentice Stipend/Salary Structure 2026
| Category | Monthly Stipend (Rs.) |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Civil/Electrical/Electronics & Communication/IT/Technical) | 15,000/- (Rs. 8,850/- AAI share + Rs. 6,150/- Government share under DBT scheme) |
| Diploma Apprentice (Civil/Electrical/Electronics & Tele Communication/Technical) | 12,000/- (Rs. 6,550/- AAI share + Rs. 5,450/- Government share under DBT scheme) |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Electrical/Electronics & Mechanics | 10,560/- (by AAI) |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) - COPA | 9,600/- (by AAI) |
AAI Apprentice Application Fee 2026
No application fee is being charged for this recruitment.
AAI Apprentice Selection Process 2026
- Vacancies for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices are advertised only through the BOPT/NATS website.
- Vacancies for ITI Trade Apprentices are advertised only through the RDAT/NAPS website.
- Only nominations received through the official BOPT/NATS and RDAT/NAPS websites will be considered for provisional selection.
- Provisional selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required educational qualification.
- Candidature of applicants is provisional; shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification only through their registered email ID.
- Final selection is based on interview/verification of certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining.
- Selected candidates will be engaged only at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52.
AAI Apprentice Documents Required
- Medical Fitness Certificate (to be obtained only from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking)
- Birth Certificate
- Educational qualification certificates, for verification at the time of interview/joining
- Not specified in the notification: a complete standalone list of documents required at the time of registration/application (beyond what is stated above)
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Visit the NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in (for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices) or the Apprenticeship India portal www.apprenticeshipindia.org (for ITI Trade Apprentices).
- Search for the establishment "Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52" using establishment code EWBPNC000002 (Graduate/Diploma) or E06161900020 (ITI Trade).
- Click the Apply button on the establishment page.
- On successful submission, a confirmation message will be displayed: "Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment."
- Candidates must complete mandatory registration on the respective NATS/BOPT or NAPS portal before applying.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Only applications received in online mode through the NATS/BOPT/NAPS portals will be considered; any other mode of correspondence/application will not be entertained.
- No TA/DA will be provided for document verification, interview, or joining.
- The number of candidates to be engaged is indicative only and may be changed without further notice.
- Reservation for SC/ST, OBC, PWD, etc. will be followed as applicable; in case of non-availability of candidates in a reserved category, it will be filled from other reserved/general categories.
- AAI is not obligated to provide regular or contractual employment to apprentices, and apprentices have no right to claim such employment based on this apprenticeship.
- The decision of AAI management will be final and binding on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, selection process, and cancellation of the process in part or full.
- It is the sole responsibility of candidates to get their profile, including APAAR ID, updated and verified from the concerned regional Board/office.
- If false, incomplete, or misleading information is found at any stage of selection or during the apprenticeship period, the candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled.
Candidates who have completed their graduate or diploma degree in engineering can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and Diploma Engineering Jobs available across India. Applicants looking for opportunities closer to Kolkata can check West Bengal Government Jobs for upcoming vacancies. Those holding an ITI certificate can also browse more ITI Trade Apprentice Jobs and PSU Apprentice Jobs matching their qualification.
