AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentices 133 Posts
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI candidates under the Northern Region. Through this recruitment drive, AAI will engage 133 apprentices in various engineering and technical disciplines to provide practical training and industry exposure.
Eligible candidates holding B.E/B.Tech, Engineering Diploma, or ITI certificates in specified trades can apply online through the NATS or NAPS apprenticeship portals. The training program will be conducted across several airports and offices under the Northern Region of AAI. Interested applicants must submit their online application before 22 March 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 22 March 2026 |
Vacancy Details
| Post / Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil | 1 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electronics | 6 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Computer Science / IT | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice – Mechanical / Automobile | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice – BCA | 9 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Civil | 15 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electrical | 15 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electronics | 14 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Computer Science / IT | 6 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Mechanical / Automobile | 4 |
| Diploma Apprentice – Computer Application / CABM | 10 |
| Trade Apprentice – COPA | 39 |
| Trade Apprentice – Steno | 8 |
| Total | 133 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate Apprentices: Full-time B.E / B.Tech degree in relevant engineering disciplines from a recognized university.
- Diploma Apprentices: Full-time Engineering Diploma in the respective field approved by AICTE.
- Trade Apprentices: ITI certificate in Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA) or Stenography from recognized institutions.
- Candidates must have completed their qualification in 2022 or later.
- Applicants who have already completed apprenticeship training or possess more than one year of job experience after qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates must be registered on the NATS or NAPS portal before applying.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years (as on 31 March 2026)
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories will be provided according to Government of India rules.
Application Fee
No application fee is required for applying to the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Selection Process
- Selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- Shortlisted candidates will be invited for document verification.
- Final engagement will be subject to medical fitness and verification of original documents.
Salary / Stipend
- Graduate Apprentices: ₹15,000 per month
- Diploma Apprentices: ₹12,000 per month
- ITI Trade Apprentices: ₹9,600 per month
The stipend is provided according to the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 during the apprenticeship training period.
How to Apply
- Visit the appropriate apprenticeship portal:
- For Graduate / Diploma Apprentices: NATS Portal
- For ITI Trade Apprentices: NAPS Portal
- Register on the portal if you are a new user.
- Search for the establishment Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
- Submit the application online and confirm the successful submission.