AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 205 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Posts

Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters Northern Region, has released AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engagement of 205 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices for the year 2026-27. The apprenticeship training will be for 12 months at various airports and establishments under AAI Northern Region.

Eligible Indian candidates who are domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand can apply online through the NATS/NAPS portals. The last date to submit the application is 16 September 2026.

Key Dates

Form Fee Details

Payment Mode

• No application fee is being charged.
• Candidates can apply online through the respective NATS/NAPS apprenticeship portals.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 Years
• Maximum Age: 26 Years
• Age Cut-off Date: 16 September 2026
• Relaxation in the upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other eligible categories will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

Age Limit Details

Candidates must be at least 18 years old and not more than 26 years old as on 16.09.2026.

Only candidates meeting the prescribed age, domicile, qualification and apprenticeship-related eligibility conditions will be considered.

Vacancy Details

AAI has notified a total of 205 Apprentice seats for the Northern Region.

Training Duration

The period of apprenticeship training is 12 months (one year).

Stipend Details:

The notification states that the Graduate Apprentice stipend comprises AAI and Government shares, while the Diploma Apprentice stipend also includes a Government share through DBT.

Educational Qualification

Graduate / Diploma Apprentices

Candidates should possess a full-time regular four-year Degree or three-year regular Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline mentioned in the vacancy table.

The qualification should be recognized by AICTE, Government of India.

Candidates applying under disciplines such as Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance, Architecture and Mechanical/Automobile must have the relevant prescribed qualification.

ITI Trade Apprentices

Candidates applying for ITI Trade Apprentice positions should possess an ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognized by AICTE, Government of India.

The notified ITI trades include:

• Computer Hardware & Networking
• COPA
• Steno

Training Locations

Selected apprentices will undergo training at various airports, stations and establishments in the Northern Region.

The notification mentions locations including:

Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bathinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, CATC Prayagraj, Dehradun, Farrukhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Hisar, 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.

The final place of apprenticeship training will be allocated by AAI.

Selection Process

The selection process for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based primarily on merit in the qualifying examination, followed by verification and medical fitness.

1. A provisional selection list will be prepared based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
2. In case of equal percentage, date of birth and thereafter date of passing will be considered for seniority as specified in the notification.
3. CGPA will be converted into percentage according to the rules of the concerned Board/University.
4. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview/Document Verification through their registered email IDs.
5. Candidates must produce original documents and submit self-attested copies/soft copies as required.
6. Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining.
7. Final selection will be made after document verification and medical examination.
8. Selected candidates will receive the apprenticeship engagement letter.
9. The selected apprentice must sign and accept the apprenticeship contract through the NATS/NAPS portal after joining AAI.

Important: Merely being called for document verification or medical examination does not guarantee selection.

Simple Steps to Apply Online:

For Graduate/Diploma Candidates – NATS

1. Visit the NATS 2.0 portal.
2. Complete student registration if you are not already registered.
3. Complete your profile and enter your educational details.
4. Search for the establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.”
5. Use the establishment details specified in the notification.
6. Select the appropriate apprenticeship opportunity/discipline.
7. Click on the Apply button.
8. Check all details carefully before submitting.
9. After successful application, the portal should display the application confirmation message.
10. Keep the registration/application details for future reference.

For ITI Candidates – NAPS

1. Visit the Apprenticeship India portal.
2. Register as a candidate if you are not already registered.
3. Complete your profile and qualification/trade details.
4. Search for Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
5. Find the relevant ITI apprenticeship opportunity.
6. Click on Apply.
7. Submit the application through the portal.
8. Save the application/registration details for future use.

Important Application Instruction

Candidates must register on the respective portal before applying for apprenticeship training in AAI. Only applications submitted through NATS/NAPS will be considered.

Important Conditions

• The apprenticeship is for training only and does not guarantee regular employment with AAI.
• AAI has no obligation to provide regular employment after completion of apprenticeship.
• The apprenticeship contract will cease automatically after completion of the stipulated 12-month training period.
• The contract can be cancelled in cases of indiscipline.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.
• Candidates are responsible for getting their profiles verified by the respective Regional Board.
• False or incorrect information can result in cancellation of candidature/engagement.
• The medical fitness certificate must be obtained from a Government Medical Officer/Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking, as specified in the notification.
• Candidates applying for more than one discipline will have their application rejected.
• Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS will be followed as applicable.

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AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

A total of 205 Apprentice seats are available, including 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma and 60 ITI Trade Apprentice seats.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date for submission of the application is 16 September 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Candidates should be 18 to 26 years old as on 16 September 2026. Applicable Government of India age relaxation will be provided to eligible reserved categories.

Q4. What is the educational qualification?

Graduate/Diploma candidates must have the prescribed regular Degree/Diploma in the relevant discipline. ITI candidates must possess the prescribed ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade.

Q5. Which candidates are eligible based on passing year?

For the Graduate/Diploma categories, candidates who passed their degree/diploma in 2024 or after 2024 are eligible, subject to fulfillment of all other conditions.

Q6. What is the application fee?

There is no application fee for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Q7. What is the stipend offered to AAI apprentices?

Graduate Apprentices will receive ₹15,000 per month, Diploma Apprentices ₹12,000 per month, and ITI Trade Apprentices ₹9,600 per month.

Q8. How will candidates be selected?

Candidates will initially be shortlisted based on marks/percentage in the qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates will then undergo document verification/interview and medical fitness verification before final engagement.

Q9. Where will the apprenticeship training be conducted?

Training will be conducted at various AAI airports, stations and establishments in the Northern Region, including locations across the eligible Northern Region states/UTs.

Q10. Is there any guarantee of a permanent job after apprenticeship?

No. AAI clearly states that the apprenticeship training does not create any obligation to provide regular employment. Apprentices cannot claim regular employment with AAI merely because they completed the apprenticeship.

Q11. Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline?

No. According to the notification, candidates applying for more than one discipline will have their application rejected.

Q12. Where should Graduate/Diploma candidates apply?

Graduate and Diploma candidates must register and apply through the NATS portal.

Q13. Where should ITI candidates apply?

ITI Trade candidates must register and apply through the NAPS/Apprenticeship India portal.

Q14. What is the duration of the AAI apprenticeship?

The apprenticeship training period is 12 months (one year).