Airports Authority of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has officially issued the notification for the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 under advertisement number 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR. This recruitment drive aims to engage 133 eligible candidates across Graduate, Diploma, and ITI categories. The official notification is available on the corporate website, and the online application window is currently active.
Interested applicants possessing a Graduate or Diploma in Engineering, or an ITI qualification in Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA) and Steno trades, may submit their applications. The eligibility criteria stipulate an age range between 18 and 26 years as of March 31, 2026. The deadline for submission of applications is set for March 22, 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Position | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 133 |
| Advertisement Number | 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR |
| Stipend Details | Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 15,000 (AAI Share) + Rs. 10,500 (Govt. Share via DBT) Diploma Apprentices: Rs. 12,000 (AAI Share) + Rs. 8,000 (Govt. Share via DBT) ITI Apprentices: Rs. 9,600 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate/Diploma in Engineering, ITI in Computer Operator Programming Assistant & Steno trades |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years as on 31.03.2026 |
| Application Deadline | 22-03-2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Employment Type | Contract |
Official Notification and Application Links
Candidates are advised to review the official notification document thoroughly to understand the vacancy specifics, eligibility norms, and procedural guidelines. The application process is conducted through the designated national portals. Access the relevant resources using the links below:
- Official Website: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Apply Online: Click here
Vacancy Breakdown by Category
| Category | Field of Specialization / Discipline | No. of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Engg. / Tech. (Graduate Apprentice) | Civil | 1 |
| Electrical | 2 | |
| Electronics | 6 | |
| Computer Science / Information Technology | 2 | |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 2 | |
| BCA | 9 | |
| Diploma (Technical Diploma Apprentice) | Civil | 15 |
| Electrical | 15 | |
| Electronics | 14 | |
| Computer Science / Information Technology | 6 | |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 4 | |
| Computer Application / Computer Application & Business Management | 10 | |
| ITI / Trade (Trade Apprentice) | Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA) | 39 |
| Steno | 8 | |
| Grand Total | 133 | |
Training Locations
The apprenticeship training will be conducted across various facilities in the Northern Region. Designated locations include Adampur, Agra, Aligarh, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bathinda, Bikaner, CATC, Chitrakoot, Dehradun, Farrukhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kishangarh, Kullu, Kushinagar, Leh, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Meerut, Moradabad, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Shimla, Srinagar, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices situated in New Delhi.