AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 205 Vacancies

Airports Authority of India (AAI), Northern Region, is hiring 205 Apprentices — Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade — for a 1-year Apprenticeship Training Program at airports across North India. If you have a B.E./B.Tech degree, engineering diploma, or ITI/NCVT certificate and are domiciled in one of the Northern Region states, you can apply online through the NATS/NAPS portal. The last date to apply is 16 September 2026. You need to be between 18 and 26 years old, and the monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 15,000 depending on your qualification level.

Airports Authority of India (AAI) Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 - 205 Posts

Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise formed in 1995 to build, upgrade and manage civil aviation infrastructure across the country. Its Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR for engaging 205 apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 at various airports in the Northern Region for the year 2026-27. The posts are spread across 10 disciplines — including Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Mechanical, Architecture and Aeronautical Engineering for Graduate/Diploma candidates, and COPA/Stenography and Computer Hardware & Networking for ITI Trade candidates. Only candidates domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, or Uttarakhand are eligible, which makes this a great opportunity for freshers from North India to gain hands-on experience at some of the country's busiest airports.

Vacancy Breakdown by Discipline

The 205 apprentice seats are spread across airports in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand — covering stations like Agra, Amritsar, Dehradun, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Lucknow, Shimla, Srinagar, Varanasi and various offices in New Delhi. Your final posting will be based on your registration location on the NATS/NAPS portal.

Who Can Apply?

For Graduate Apprentices (Stipend: Rs. 15,000/month):

• You need a full-time (regular) 4-year Engineering degree recognized by AICTE in Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance, Architecture, Mechanical/Automobile, or BCA/B.Com.

For Diploma (Technical) Apprentices (Stipend: Rs. 12,000/month):

• You need a full-time (regular) 3-year Diploma in Engineering recognized by AICTE in the same disciplines listed above.

For ITI Trade Apprentices (Stipend: Rs. 9,600/month):

• You need an ITI/NCVT certificate in COPA/Stenography or Computer Hardware & Networking from a recognized institution.

• Domicile: Only candidates domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, or Uttarakhand can apply.
• Passing Year: You must have passed your degree/diploma/ITI in 2024 or after.
• Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, or have 1 year or more of work experience after their qualification, are not eligible.

Age Limit

• You should be between 18 and 26 years old as on 16 September 2026.
• Age Relaxation: The upper age limit is relaxed for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India rules.

Salary

• Graduate Apprentices: Rs. 15,000 per month (AAI share Rs. 8,850 + Government DBT share Rs. 6,150).
• Diploma (Technical) Apprentices: Rs. 12,000 per month (AAI share Rs. 6,550 + Government DBT share Rs. 5,450).
• ITI Trade Apprentices: Rs. 9,600 per month.
• This is a stipend paid under the Apprentices Act, 1961, not a regular government salary, so it does not carry additional allowances like DA or HRA.

Selection Process

The selection will be done in the following stages:

1. Merit List: Based on the percentage of marks you scored in your qualifying exam (CGPA is converted to percentage as per your university/board norms). In case of a tie, date of birth and date of passing decide seniority.
2. Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification through their registered email ID only.
3. Interview: Conducted along with document verification at the establishment office.
4. Medical Fitness Certificate: You need to submit this at the time of joining.

Final selection is based on merit, document verification and medical fitness — an apprentice engagement letter is issued only after all checks are cleared. No TA/DA is provided for attending the interview.

How to Apply

1. Register on www.nats.education.gov.in (for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices) or www.apprenticeshipindia.org (for ITI Trade Apprentices).
2. Search for the establishment "Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi".
3. Click the apply button on the next page and complete your application for your preferred discipline.
4. You will see a confirmation message once your application is submitted successfully.
5. Wait to be contacted by AAI based on seat availability — no separate hard copy submission is required.

Important Dates

• Apprenticeship Period: 12 months from date of commencement
• Last Date to Apply: 16 September 2026

• Assist senior engineers and technicians with day-to-day airport operations and maintenance tasks
• Learn hands-on skills in your assigned discipline under expert supervision
• Follow safety protocols and standard operating procedures at the airport
• Maintain accurate records of the work carried out during training
• Support project work and technical documentation as assigned by your mentor
• Attend scheduled training sessions and skill development programs
• Report your progress and any issues to your supervising officer regularly