AAI Western Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Western Region (WR) has released the official notification for the AAI WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 on 2026-08-03. This recruitment is for candidates seeking apprenticeship opportunities in Graduate and Diploma disciplines within the Western Region. Eligible candidates should complete the online application process before the closing date.

AAI WR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 aims to engage apprentices across various airports in the Western Region, with a total of 36 vacancies. The online application window begins on 2026-08-03 and remains open until 2026-09-30. Applications must be submitted online through the NATS 2.0/BOAT portal. Selection is merit-based, based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, followed by interview and/or document verification, along with requirements such as medical fitness and police verification.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification states that the recruitment is for apprentices for Graduate and Diploma disciplines across various airports in the Western Region. While the application overview mentions 10 apprentices for Graduate and Diploma disciplines, the recruitment overview table specifies a total of 36 vacancies. The discipline-wise vacancy breakup is not provided in the supplied text.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess the relevant educational qualification as per the applied trade/discipline. For Graduate Apprentices, the required qualification includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in the relevant stream from a recognized institution. The notification lists Graduate Apprentice trades and their qualifications as follows: Electrical/Civil (Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical or Civil; AUTO CAD knowledge for Civil is desirable), Electronics & Communication/Tele Communication (Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electronics & Communication/Tele Communication), Computer Science/Information Technology (Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Technology in Computer Science/Information Technology), Mechanical/Automobile (a degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering/Technology from a statutory university, or from an institution empowered by an Act of Parliament, or a Graduate Examination of professional bodies recognized by the Central Government as equivalent), and HR (a degree in any stream with knowledge of computer and administrative work).

For Diploma Apprentices, the required qualification is a Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline from a recognized institution. The notification lists Diploma Apprentice trades including Electrical/Civil/Mechanical (Diploma in Electrical/Civil/Mechanical Engineering; AUTO CAD knowledge for Civil is desirable).

Age Limit

The age limit is provided category-wise as on 2026-07-31. For General (UR) candidates, the age limit is 18 to 26 years. For SC/ST candidates, the upper age limit is up to 31 years, with a 5-year relaxation. For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates, the upper age limit is up to 29 years, with a 3-year relaxation. The notification also includes a note that if candidates are not available in reserved categories, the vacancies will be filled from other reserved categories/General categories.

Application Fee

The application fee is NIL.

How to Apply

1. Register on the BOAT/NATS portal: Candidates must register on the BOAT web portal as a student. The notification provides these registration options: https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php and https://moenats.aicte-india.org/student_register.php (NATS 2.0 Portal).
2. Complete enrollment/registration: After enrollment/registration as Student/Apprentice, candidates should proceed to apply to the AAI advertisement shown on the dashboard in the listing way.
3. Allow BOAT document verification: After registration, candidates’ documents will be verified by BOAT.
4. Apply to AAI after verification: Once BOAT verification is completed, candidates must apply to Airports Authority of India, RHQ, Western Region (Establishment No. WMHmcc000058) under the desired trade for apprenticeship.
5. Submit online and confirm: Only applications received online through the NATS portal will be considered. Candidates should ensure they register on the concerned web portal (NATS 2.0/BOAT) before applying for apprenticeship training, as correspondence/communication in any other manner will not be entertained.

Salary & Pay Scale

The notification further states that the Government Share will be directly credited to the apprentices’ registered bank account through BOAT.

Selection Process

Selection for engagement of apprentices will be based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. The candidature of applicants is provisional. The notification indicates that the final selection will involve interview and/or verification of certificates/testimonials. Candidates must submit a Certificate of Medical Fitness at the time of joining, obtained only from a Gazetted Government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking. A police verification certificate is also required from the local area of residence. Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification through their registered email ID only.

Eligible candidates should complete their BOAT/NATS online registration and submit the application well before 2026-09-30 to avoid last-minute issues and ensure timely participation in the recruitment process.