AAI Apprentice 2026-27 (Northern Region): 205 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Vacancies

AAI Apprentice 2026-27: AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 (Northern Region): 205 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Vacancies – Apply Online Before 16.09.2026

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification has been released by AAI Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), New Delhi, inviting online applications for engagement of Graduate Apprentices, Diploma (Technician) Apprentices and ITI Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

A total of 205 apprentice seats are on offer across disciplines like Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance, Architecture, Mechanical/Automobile, BCA/B.Com, COPA/Steno and Computer Hardware & Networking. Eligible candidates who are domicile of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand can apply online through the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices and through the National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS) portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.org) for ITI Trade Apprentices on or before 16 September 2026. This article gives you the complete AAI Apprentice Notification 2026 details including vacancy breakup, eligibility criteria, age limit, stipend, selection process and step-by-step online application procedure.

AAI Apprentice 2026-27 Overview – Quick Summary Table

Before going into the detailed eligibility and application process, here is a quick overview of the AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 for easy reference.

About Airports Authority of India (AAI) Apprenticeship Program 2026

Airports Authority of India is a ‘A’ Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, constituted by an Act of Parliament and formed on 1st April 1995 by merging the erstwhile National Airports Authority and International Airports Authority of India. AAI is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining and managing civil aviation infrastructure on the ground and in the airspace across the country. As part of its skill development initiative, AAI Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) is inviting applications for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Program for the year 2026-27 at various airports under Northern Region, governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973 and till date) and the applicable rules/policies of the organization.

AAI Apprentice 2026-27 Vacancies – Discipline-wise Breakup

A total of 205 apprentice seats are available across Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade categories. The number of posts is tentative and can be increased or decreased by AAI at its discretion. Below is the complete discipline-wise vacancy breakup as per the official notification.

Note: The number of seats mentioned above is tentative and may be reduced or increased by AAI Northern Region without prior notice, as clearly mentioned in the official notification.

AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27 Age Limit 2026

Candidates applying for AAI Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprentice posts 2026 must meet the following age criteria as on the last date of application, i.e., 16.09.2026:

AAI Apprentice 2026-27 Eligibility – Educational Qualification

The educational qualification required varies by apprentice category (Graduate, Diploma, or ITI Trade). Candidates must ensure they meet the qualification and passing-year criteria before applying.

1. Graduate Apprentice

Candidates should possess a full-time (regular) four-year Degree in Engineering in the relevant stream (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance, Architecture, Mechanical/Automobile) or BCA/B.Com, recognized by AICTE, Government of India.

2. Diploma (Technician) Apprentice

Candidates should possess a full-time (regular) three-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant stream, recognized by AICTE, Government of India.

3. ITI Trade Apprentice (COPA/Steno & Computer Hardware & Networking)

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

Passing Year Eligibility

Only candidates who have passed their Degree/Diploma/ITI qualification in the year 2024 or after 2024 are eligible to apply for this apprenticeship cycle.

AAI Apprentice Domicile Eligibility & Other Conditions

• Only Indian Nationals who are domicile of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh-Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are eligible to apply.
• Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship, or terminated apprenticeship midway, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship in another organization (or in AAI) with the same qualification level, are not eligible.
• Candidates who had 1 year or more of apprenticeship training/job experience after obtaining the essential qualification are not eligible to apply as an apprentice, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
• Candidates can apply for only one discipline. Applications for more than one discipline will be rejected.

AAI Apprentice 2026-27 Application Fee 2026

AAI Apprentice Monthly Stipend 2026

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per Government of India norms under the Apprentices Act, jointly shared between AAI and the Government (through Direct Benefit Transfer for Graduate and Diploma categories).

AAI Apprentice Training Locations – Northern Region Airports

Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training at various Northern Region airports and offices, allotted based on their registration location on the portal. The allocated airport/station will be final, and no change of training location will be entertained later. Training locations include: Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, CATC-Prayagraj, 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 Airport, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices in New Delhi.

AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27 Selection Process 2026

The selection of apprentices will be purely merit-based, following the process below:

1. Provisional Merit List: Based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma/ITI). In case of a tie, date of birth followed by date of passing the qualifying exam will be used as the tie-breaker (older candidates get preference).
2. CGPA Conversion: CGPA will be converted to percentage as per the norms of the respective Educational Board/University.
3. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification through their registered email ID only. Date, time and venue will be intimated accordingly.
4. Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification through registered email IDs.
5. Medical Fitness Certificate: Final selection is subject to submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate (obtained only from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking) at the time of joining.
6. Apprentice Engagement Letter: After successful document verification and medical fitness clearance, the candidate will be selected for training and issued an apprentice engagement letter based on merit.

How to Apply for AAI Apprentice 2026-27 – Step by Step Guide

Applications must be submitted online only, through the respective government apprenticeship portals. AAI does not accept offline or emailed applications.

For Graduate & Diploma Apprentices – NATS 2.0 Portal

1. Visit the official NATS 2.0 portal: www.nats.education.gov.in
2. Click on the “Student” button on the top-right corner and select “General Student” (for Diploma/Graduate pass-out students).
3. Complete registration using mobile number, email ID, and Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification (OTP based).
4. Create/fetch your APAAR ID from the ABC portal if not already available (mandatory field).
5. Fill in Basic Details, Educational Details (fetch provisional certificate via DigiLocker or upload manually), Communication Details, and Training Preferences.
6. Preview and final-submit your profile to generate your student enrolment ID.
7. Search for establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi” using establishment code NDLSWC000002 (BOAT), and click “Apply” against the apprenticeship opportunity.
8. On successful application, the portal will display: “Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment.”

For ITI Trade Apprentices – NAPS/Apprenticeship India Portal

1. Visit the official portal: www.apprenticeshipindia.org
2. Click “Register” on the top toolbar and select “Candidate”.
3. Fill Basic, Family and Contact details in the short registration form and submit.
4. Activate your account via the activation link sent to your registered email.
5. Log in and click “Complete Your Profile” — fill “About Me” and Contact Details (mandatory before applying).
6. Go to “Apprenticeship Opportunities” and search for establishment AAI RHQ-NR (Establishment Code: E05200700101) using keywords like the trade name.
7. Click “Apply” against the relevant opportunity, and select your preferred training location if multiple options are shown.
8. Track your application status under the “Applications” tab, and accept the contract (if offered) under the “Contracts” tab by clicking “Sign”.

Documents Required for AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27

• Valid personal Email ID (for account activation and login)
• Active Mobile Number (for OTP verification)
• Aadhaar Number (for e-KYC verification)
• Qualifying Degree/Diploma/ITI Provisional Certificate (PDF format, less than 1 MB)
• APAAR ID (mandatory; can be created via the ABC portal)
• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, if applicable)
• Domicile Certificate of eligible Northern Region state/UT
• Passport-size photograph (auto-fetched from UIDAI during e-KYC in most cases)

AAI Apprentice Reservation Policy

Reservation for SC/ST, OBC and EWS categories will be followed as applicable under Government of India norms. However, in case of non-availability of eligible candidates in a reserved category, the seat will be filled from other reserved categories/general category, as per the discretion of AAI management.

AAI Apprentice – Important Terms & Conditions

• The engagement is purely for Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and does not create any right or claim to regular employment in AAI.
• AAI has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices after completion of training.
• The Apprenticeship Contract will automatically cease after completion of the stipulated 12-month period.
• Any act of indiscipline during training may lead to cancellation of the contract.
• No TA/DA will be provided for attending interview/document verification.
• The number of seats is indicative and subject to change without further notice.
• Furnishing false or incorrect information at any stage will lead to cancellation of candidature/engagement.

AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Important Dates

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FAQs – AAI Apprentice 2026-27

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

The last date to submit the online application is 16 September 2026.

2. How many total vacancies are there in AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?

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

3. Who is eligible to apply for AAI Northern Region Apprenticeship 2026?

Only Indian nationals who are domicile of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Leh-Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand, and who passed their qualifying Degree/Diploma/ITI in 2024 or after, are eligible.

4. Is this notification applicable for Andhra Pradesh or Telangana candidates?

No. This particular notification is issued by AAI Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) and is restricted to domicile candidates of the 11 Northern Region states/UTs listed above. AP/Telangana candidates are not eligible under this notification.

5. What is the age limit for AAI Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be between 18 and 26 years of age as on 16.09.2026, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per Govt. of India norms.

6. Is there any application fee for AAI Apprentice Recruitment?

No, there is no application fee for any category of candidates.

7. What is the monthly stipend for AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27?

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

8. What is the duration of AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27?

The apprenticeship training duration is 1 year (12 months) from the date of commencement of the contract.

9. Which portal should I use to apply — NATS or NAPS?

Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through www.nats.education.gov.in, while ITI Trade candidates (COPA/Steno and Computer Hardware & Networking) must apply through www.apprenticeshipindia.org.

10. Does AAI guarantee a permanent job after apprenticeship?

No. As clearly stated in the notification, AAI has no obligation to provide regular employment after completion of the apprenticeship training, and apprentices cannot claim regular employment on this basis.

11. Can I apply for more than one discipline?

No. Candidates applying for more than one discipline will have their application rejected. Only one discipline can be selected per candidate.

12. What documents are required for the AAI apprentice application?

Valid email ID, mobile number, Aadhaar number for e-KYC, qualifying certificate in PDF format, and APAAR ID are mandatory for registration and application.

The AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 (Northern Region) is a great opportunity for Graduate, Diploma and ITI-qualified candidates from the 11 eligible Northern Region states/UTs to gain hands-on training experience with a premier Miniratna PSU in the civil aviation sector. Interested and eligible candidates should complete their registration and application on the NATS 2.0 or NAPS portal well before the last date of 16 September 2026, to avoid last-minute technical issues. Keep visiting our blog for more government job and apprenticeship notifications.