The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 for its Northern Region. A total of 205 apprenticeship seats are available across Graduate, Diploma and ITI trade streams, with a monthly stipend and no application fee.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name |
Apprentice (Graduate / Diploma / ITI Trade) |
| Total Vacancies |
205 |
| Application Mode |
Online only (NATS / NAPS portals) |
| Last Date |
16 September 2026 |
Post & Organization 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.
Scheme: Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended).
Training Duration: 1 year (12 months) from commencement of the Contract of Apprenticeship.
Vacancy Details
| Discipline / Field |
Graduate Seats |
Diploma Seats |
ITI Trade Seats |
| 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 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
| All Candidates |
Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years (as on 16 September 2026) |
| SC / ST / OBC / PwBD |
Relaxation in upper age limit as per Government of India guidelines |
Educational Qualification
| Category |
Requirement |
| Graduate |
Full‑time 4‑year Degree in Engineering (AICTE recognised) in the notified streams |
| Diploma |
Full‑time 3‑year Diploma in Engineering (AICTE recognised) in the notified streams |
| ITI Trade |
ITI/NCVT certificate in the notified trades (AICTE recognised) |
Domicile Eligibility
Only Indian nationals domiciled in any of the following 12 North Indian states/UTs may apply: Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Passing Year & Other Conditions
- Candidate must have passed the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI in 2024 or later.
- Applicants who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated it midway, or are currently undergoing an apprenticeship (including with AAI) are ineligible.
- Anyone with 1 year or more of apprenticeship/job experience after qualification is not eligible.
- Applying for more than one discipline will lead to rejection of the application.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Apprentice Type |
Monthly Stipend |
Break‑up |
| Graduate (Degree) Apprentice |
₹15,000 |
AAI Share: ₹8,850 + Govt. Share (DBT): ₹6,150 |
| Technical (Diploma) Apprentice |
₹12,000 |
AAI Share: ₹6,550 + Govt. Share (DBT): ₹5,450 |
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice |
₹9,600 |
Fixed monthly stipend |
Application Fee
| General |
Nil |
| OBC |
Nil |
| SC / ST / EWS / PwD |
Nil |
Important Dates
| 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 |
Selection Process
- Provisional selection based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (CGPA converted to percentage as per university norms). In case of a tie, date of birth and then date of passing determine seniority.
- Document verification at the establishment office (intimated through the candidate’s registered email ID).
- Interview / Certificate verification – candidature remains provisional.
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer (or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking) to be submitted at the time of joining.
- Final selection and issuance of the apprentice engagement letter after successful verification and medical clearance.
How to Apply
Graduate / Diploma Apprentices – NATS 2.0 Portal
- Visit www.nats.education.gov.in and click the Student button, then select General Student.
- Click Student Registration and keep ready: a valid personal email, mobile number, Aadhaar number, qualifying/provisional certificate (PDF, ≤1 MB), and APAAR ID.
- Verify 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, set a password, and submit.
- Verify your account through the email link sent, then log in and complete your profile: Basic Details, Educational Details (upload/fetch certificate via DigiLocker/APAAR), Communication Details, and Training Preferences.
- Preview the profile and submit to receive your Student Enrolment ID.
- Search for establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002)” and click Apply for the desired apprenticeship.
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 the “About Me” section – 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 Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the application?
The last date for online submission is 16 September 2026.
- Is there any application fee?
No. The application fee is Nil for all categories.
- What is the monthly stipend for a Graduate Apprentice?
The stipend is ₹15,000 per month (AAI Share: ₹8,850 + Govt. Share: ₹6,150).
- Can a candidate apply for more than one discipline?
No. Applicants must choose a single discipline; multiple applications will be rejected.
- Which portals are used for applying?
Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through the NATS portal (www.nats.education.gov.in), while ITI Trade candidates must use the NAPS portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.org).
- Is there any guarantee of a permanent job after the apprenticeship?
No. The apprenticeship does not assure regular employment; AAI has no obligation to offer a job after training.
