AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 140 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentice Posts; Apply Online
The selection will be carried out as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) and AAI guidelines
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region has invited online applications for 140 Apprentice vacancies under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE. The recruitment includes Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, and ITI Apprentice positions across multiple states in the Eastern Region. Candidates who have completed their Graduate Degree, Diploma, or ITI in or after 2024 (as on June 30, 2026) are eligible to apply.
The online application process will be conducted through the NATS and NAPS apprenticeship portals. The last date for submission of applications will be announced shortly.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 140 |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree / Diploma / ITI (Passed in or after 2024 as on 30.06.2026) |
| Job Location | West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim & Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | To be Announced |
| Official Website | https://www.aai.aero |
AAI Apprentice Vacancy 2026
| Post | Vacancies | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 35 | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 35 | ₹12,000 |
| ITI Apprentice | 70 | ₹9,600 (1st Year), ₹10,560 (2nd Year) |
| Total | 140 | — |
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
- Graduate Degree in the relevant discipline.
- Degree should have been obtained in or after 2024 (as on June 30, 2026).
Diploma Apprentice
- Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline.
- Diploma should have been obtained in or after 2024 (as on June 30, 2026).
ITI Apprentice
- ITI (National Trade Certificate/State Trade Certificate) in the relevant trade.
- Certificate should have been obtained in or after 2024 (as on June 30, 2026).
Age Limit
The official notification has not specified any age limit. Candidates are advised to refer to the detailed notification for further updates.
Stipend
- Graduate Apprentice: ₹15,000 per month
- Diploma Apprentice: ₹12,000 per month
- ITI Apprentice: ₹9,600 per month (1st Year)
- ITI Apprentice (2nd Year): ₹10,560 per month (for National/State Trade Certificate holders)
Selection Process
The selection will be carried out as per the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) and AAI guidelines.
Candidates must:
- Register on the NATS Portal (Graduate/Diploma Apprentices).
- Register on the NAPS Portal (ITI Apprentices).
- Search for the respective AAI Establishment ID for their preferred location.
- Submit the online apprenticeship application through the respective portal.
AAI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats or cancel the engagement process without assigning any reason.
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register on the NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma candidates) or NAPS portal (ITI candidates).
- Complete your profile with all required academic details.
- Search for the concerned AAI Establishment ID based on your preferred location.
- Submit the online application.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Keep a copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | Released |
| Online Application Starts | Available |
| Last Date to Apply | To Be Announced |
Important Links
- Official Website: https://www.aai.aero
- Official Notification: Available on the AAI website
- Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma): NATS Portal
- Apply Online (ITI): NAPS Portal
