AAI NR Apprentices for the 2026-27 apprenticeship training session.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices and the NAPS portal for ITI Trade Apprentices. The apprenticeship training will be for one year (12 months).
The last date to apply is 16 September 2026.
Important: Candidates must apply through the relevant apprenticeship portal. AAI will not accept offline or physical applications.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization Name | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR |
| Region | Northern Region |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 205 Posts |
| Qualification | BCA, B.Com, B.Tech/B.E, Diploma, ITI |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Fee | No Fee |
| Official Website | aai.aero |
Important Dates
Notification
2026
Last Date to Apply
16 September 2026
Candidates are advised not to wait until the last date to complete registration and application, as portal-related issues may occur near the deadline.
AAI Apprentice Vacancy 2026
AAI has announced 205 apprenticeship positions across Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade categories.
Graduate and Diploma Apprentice Vacancies
| Discipline | Graduate | Diploma |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Total | 80 | 65 |
ITI Trade Apprentice Vacancies
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| COPA / Stenography | 50 |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | 10 |
| Total | 60 |
Total AAI Apprentice Vacancies: 205
Note: The number of vacancies is tentative and may be increased or decreased according to AAI requirements.
AAI Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend according to their apprenticeship category.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹9,600 |
For Graduate and Diploma Apprentices, the stipend includes the applicable AAI and Government contribution through DBT, as specified in the notification.
The apprenticeship training period is 12 months from the commencement of the Apprenticeship Contract.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates should carefully check the educational qualification, passing-year requirement, age limit and domicile conditions before applying.
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentices:
Candidates must have a full-time regular four-year Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in the relevant notified discipline, recognized by AICTE/Government of India.
Diploma Apprentices:
Candidates must have a full-time regular three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant notified discipline, recognized by AICTE/Government of India.
ITI Trade Apprentices:
Candidates must possess an ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant notified trade from a recognized institution.
Passing Year
Candidates must have obtained their qualifying degree, diploma or ITI qualification in 2024 or later.
Candidates who do not meet the prescribed passing-year requirement should not apply.
Age Limit
The age of the candidate will be calculated as on 16 September 2026.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years
- Relaxation in the upper age limit will be available to eligible SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other categories as per applicable Government of India rules.
Domicile Requirement
Applicants must be Indian citizens and domiciles of one of the states/UTs listed in the AAI notification:
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Leh Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
Candidates should ensure that they satisfy the prescribed domicile condition before submitting an application.
Who Is Not Eligible?
Candidates should note the following important restrictions:
- Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship are not eligible.
- Candidates who terminated an apprenticeship midway are not eligible.
- Candidates currently undergoing an apprenticeship at the same qualification level are not eligible.
- Candidates with one year or more of apprenticeship/job experience after obtaining the essential qualification are not eligible, as per the applicable apprenticeship provisions.
- A candidate applying for more than one discipline will not be considered and such applications may be rejected.
AAI Apprentice Training Locations
Selected apprentices may be posted at various AAI airports, establishments and offices across the Northern Region.
Possible locations include:
Adampur, Agra, Aligarh, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, 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, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi and various AAI offices in New Delhi.
The final place of training will be decided by AAI. Requests for a change of allotted location will not be entertained.
AAI has also indicated that candidates may preferably be considered for locations based on the registration location provided on the relevant apprenticeship portal.
AAI Apprentice Selection Process 2026
There is no written examination for this apprenticeship recruitment.
Selection will primarily be based on the candidate’s marks in the qualifying examination.
Selection Stages
1. Merit List
Candidates will initially be shortlisted on the basis of their percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI examination.
Where applicable, CGPA will be converted into a percentage according to the rules/norms of the concerned university or board.
2. Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Communication regarding verification will be sent to the candidate’s registered email ID.
3. Interview/Certificate Verification
Candidates may be required to appear for the prescribed verification/interview process and submit the necessary original documents.
4. Medical Fitness
Selected candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking, as prescribed by AAI.
5. Final Engagement
Candidates who successfully complete the required verification and medical formalities will be considered for final engagement as apprentices.
Important: Shortlisting for document verification or medical examination does not guarantee final selection.
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online through the apprenticeship portal applicable to their qualification.
Graduate/Diploma Apprentices – NATS 2.0
Graduate and Diploma candidates should:
- Visit the NATS 2.0 portal.
- Register as a student if they do not already have a valid NATS account.
- Complete the required profile and educational details.
- Upload or provide the required qualification and personal documents.
- Search for Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
- Check the relevant apprenticeship opportunity.
- Select the appropriate discipline.
- Submit the application through the portal.
- Save the application/registration details for future reference.
AAI Establishment ID: NDLSWC000002
ITI Trade Apprentices – NAPS
ITI candidates should:
- Visit the Apprenticeship India/NAPS portal.
- Register as a Candidate.
- Activate the account through the registered email.
- Complete the candidate profile.
- Search for the AAI Northern Region establishment.
- Locate the relevant ITI apprenticeship opportunity.
- Click Apply.
- Submit the application and keep the application details safely.
AAI Establishment Code: E05200700101
Tip: Complete your NATS/NAPS profile before searching for the AAI apprenticeship opportunity. Incomplete profiles may prevent candidates from applying successfully.
Documents Required
Candidates should keep their relevant documents ready while completing their apprenticeship portal registration/application, including:
- Aadhaar card/details
- Recent photograph, where required
- Valid personal email ID
- Mobile number
- Degree/Diploma/ITI certificate
- Marksheets
- Provisional certificate, if applicable
- Category certificate, where applicable
- Domicile/residence documents, where required
- APAAR ID, where applicable
- Other documents requested by the NATS/NAPS portal or AAI
Candidates should ensure that their details are consistent across their application and supporting documents.
Important Instructions for Candidates
Before applying, candidates should keep the following points in mind:
- Applications are accepted online only through the prescribed NATS/NAPS portals.
- Offline applications will not be accepted.
- Candidates should apply for only one discipline.
- The qualifying qualification must meet the prescribed passing-year requirement.
- Candidates must satisfy the domicile requirement.
- Candidates must not have completed an earlier apprenticeship or have disqualifying apprenticeship/job experience.
- The apprenticeship contract is for 12 months.
- Selected candidates must accept/sign the apprenticeship contract through the prescribed portal.
- No TA/DA will be paid for attending document verification/interview-related proceedings.
- The allotted training location will be final.
- Providing incorrect or false information can lead to cancellation of candidature or engagement.
- The decision of AAI regarding eligibility, shortlisting and engagement will be final, subject to the terms of the notification.
Application Fee: There is no application fee for AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Important Links
| Link | Action |
|---|---|
| Graduate/Diploma Apply Online – NATS | Click Here |
| ITI Apply Online – NAPS | Click Here To Apply |
| Official Notification PDF | View & Download |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
AAI Northern Region has announced 205 apprentice vacancies, including 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma and 60 ITI Trade Apprentice positions.
The last date to submit the online application is 16 September 2026.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old and the maximum age is 26 years as on 16 September 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible reserved categories.
The monthly stipend is ₹15,000 for Graduate Apprentices, ₹12,000 for Diploma Apprentices and ₹9,600 for ITI Trade Apprentices, subject to the terms of the official notification.
No written examination is prescribed. Candidates are shortlisted primarily on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document/credential verification and other prescribed formalities.
