AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 (205 Posts)

Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), has released the AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for engaging Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Program at various airports in the Northern Region for the year 2026-27. Eligible candidates who are domiciled in specified northern states and union territories can apply online through the NATS and NAPS portals.

In total, the notification is for 205 apprentice posts across Graduate, Diploma (Technical) and Trade (ITI) categories. The application window closes on 16 September 2026, and applications must be submitted only online via the relevant portal—NATS for Graduate/Diploma apprentices and NAPS for ITI Trade apprentices. Selection will be based on marks in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and further interview/verification steps, with final selection also requiring a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 announces 205 vacancies across Graduate, Diploma and Trade (ITI) apprentice categories. The discipline-wise breakup is as follows.

Grand Total: 205 Apprentices (the number of posts is stated as tentative and may be reduced or increased).

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy the eligibility conditions regarding domicile, age and educational qualification. All eligibility requirements are to be considered as on 16 September 2026.

Educational Qualification

Graduate/Diploma Apprentices: Candidates must have completed a full-time (regular) four-year degree or a three-year (regular) diploma in engineering in the relevant stream. The qualification should be recognized by AICTE and the Government of India (GOI).

Trade (ITI) Apprentices: Candidates must possess an ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognized by AICTE and GOI.

Year of passing: Candidates must have passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2024 or after 2024.

Age Limit

The recruitment specifies a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum age of 26 years for general candidates, as on 16.09.2026. For SC/ST/OBC/PwBD categories, age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

Other conditions (eligibility exclusions): Candidates are not eligible if they have already completed apprenticeship, terminated it midway, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship elsewhere (including at AAI) at the same qualification level. Candidates are also not eligible if they have apprenticeship training/job experience of 1 year or more after attaining the essential qualification.

Application Fee

The notification states that the application fee is Nil (no fee is charged).

How to Apply

1. Register on the relevant portal before applying: use www.nats.education.gov.in for Graduate/Diploma apprentices, or www.apprenticeshipindia.org for ITI Trade apprentices.
2. While applying, search for the establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi” using the code NDLSWC000002 (BOAT) / E05200700101 (NAPS).
3. Open the relevant opportunity page and click the Apply button.
4. Submit the application online. After successful submission, the portal will show a confirmation message indicating that the application has been submitted.

Important note: Only registered applications submitted online through the NATS/NAPS portal will be considered. If a candidate applies for more than one discipline, the application will not be considered and will be rejected.

Salary & Pay Scale

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend as per the Apprentices Act. The stipend is shared between AAI and the Government through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The stipend details are given below.

Selection Process

The selection process for AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes multiple stages. First, candidates will be considered for provisional selection based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. In case of equal percentage, the date of birth (and thereafter the date of passing) will determine seniority. CGPA will be converted to percentage as per the norms of the concerned Board/University.

After provisional selection, eligible candidates will be called for document verification at the establishment office through registered email IDs only. Shortlisted candidates will then be called for interview and verification of certificates through their registered email IDs. Final selection will be based on the interview/document verification process and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate issued by a Government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking at the time of joining. Selected candidates will be posted preferably at locations in the Northern Region based on their registration location in the portal, and an apprentice engagement letter will be issued after document verification and medical fitness clearance.

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should complete their online application before 16 September 2026 to avoid last-minute issues.