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AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Northern Region

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Airports Authority of India Northern Region, India Public Sector Undertaking · Apprenticeship
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205 Total Vacancies
16 Sep 2026 Last Date to Apply
₹9,600 - ₹15,000 Salary / Month
Free Application Fee
18 - 26 yrs Age Limit

About This Recruitment

AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Northern Region

Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters Northern Region, has invited online applications for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices for the training year 2026-27.

Total Seats

205

Graduate, Diploma and ITI

Training Duration
12 Months

Apprenticeship training

Last Date
16 September 2026

Online application

Recruitment Overview
Organization Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Regional Office Regional Headquarters, Northern Region, New Delhi
Advertisement Number 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
Training Year 2026-27
Total Seats 205
Graduate Apprentice 80
Diploma Apprentice 65
ITI Trade Apprentice 60
Training Duration One year / 12 months
Application Start Date 14 August 2026
Last Date to Apply 16 September 2026
Application Fee Nil
Application Mode Online
Apprenticeship training does not create an obligation on AAI to provide regular or permanent employment.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification and Eligibility Category-wise qualification
Graduate Apprentices
  • Relevant full-time degree qualification in the disciplines specified by AAI.
  • Eligible engineering degree, BCA or B.Com qualifications as prescribed.
  • Degree candidates must satisfy the pass-out year condition in the notification.
Diploma / Technician Apprentices
  • Relevant full-time diploma qualification in the prescribed discipline.
  • Diploma must satisfy the applicable pass-out year condition.
  • Qualification must be from an institution recognized under the applicable rules.
ITI Trade Apprentices
  • Relevant ITI qualification in the prescribed trade.
  • Applicants must register on the NAPS / Apprenticeship India portal.
  • Trade eligibility must match the discipline mentioned in the official notice.
Candidates must not have completed another apprenticeship at the same qualification level or have disqualifying prior apprenticeship/job experience, as specified in the official notification.

Age Limit

Age Limit Age eligibility
Minimum Age 18 years
Maximum Age 26 years
Age Calculation As prescribed in the official notification
Age Relaxation As per applicable rules and notification conditions

Vacancy Details

AAI Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026-27 Total 205 tentative seats
Apprentice Category Seats
Graduate Apprentice 80
Diploma / Technician Apprentice 65
ITI Trade Apprentice 60
Total 205
The vacancy numbers are tentative and may be increased or reduced according to the official AAI notification.

Application Fee

Application Fee No application fee
Application Fee: ₹0
No application fee is charged for this apprenticeship engagement.

Selection Process

Selection Process Merit-based shortlisting and verification
  1. Shortlisting based on percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
  2. CGPA conversion according to the norms of the concerned board or university.
  3. Date of birth and date of passing may be used for tie-breaking, as prescribed.
  4. Document verification and interview for shortlisted candidates.
  5. Submission of medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
Shortlisted candidates are contacted through the registered email address or other communication method specified by AAI.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
How many apprenticeship seats are available?

A total of 205 tentative seats are available: 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma and 60 ITI Trade Apprentices.

What is the training duration?

The apprenticeship training duration is one year or 12 months.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date for online application is 16 September 2026.

What is the application fee?

No application fee is charged.

What is the Graduate Apprentice stipend?

The Graduate Apprentice stipend is ₹15,000 per month.

What is the Diploma Apprentice stipend?

The Diploma / Technician Apprentice stipend is ₹12,000 per month.

What is the ITI Apprentice stipend?

The ITI Trade Apprentice stipend is ₹9,600 per month.

Which portal is used for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices?

Graduate and Diploma candidates must use the official NATS portal.

Which portal is used for ITI Apprentices?

ITI candidates must use the official Apprenticeship India / NAPS portal.

Does apprenticeship guarantee a permanent AAI job?

No. Apprenticeship training does not create an obligation on AAI to provide regular employment.

Application Instructions

How to Apply Online Use the correct apprenticeship portal
Graduate and Diploma Candidates
  1. Register on the official NATS portal.
  2. Complete and verify the candidate profile.
  3. Search for the relevant AAI Northern Region establishment.
  4. Apply for the eligible discipline only.
  5. Confirm that the application has been submitted successfully.
ITI Trade Candidates
  1. Register on the official Apprenticeship India / NAPS portal.
  2. Complete the required candidate profile.
  3. Search for Airports Authority of India, RHQ Northern Region, New Delhi.
  4. Select the relevant eligible ITI trade.
  5. Submit the application and save the confirmation.
Candidates should apply for only one discipline and must use the portal corresponding to their qualification category.

Discipline Wise Vacancies

Discipline-Wise Apprentice Seats Graduate, Diploma and ITI disciplines
Discipline / Trade Graduate Diploma ITI
Civil Engineering1517—
Electrical Engineering1015—
Electronics1011—
Computer Science / IT157—
Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance54—
Architecture55—
Mechanical / Automobile106—
BCA / B.Com10——
COPA / Stenography——50
Computer Hardware and Networking——10
Total 80 65 60

Important Instructions

Important Instructions Before applying
  • Read the official AAI apprenticeship notification carefully.
  • Register on NATS for Graduate/Diploma positions and NAPS for ITI positions.
  • Verify the qualification and pass-out year requirements.
  • Apply for only one eligible discipline.
  • Submit the application before 16 September 2026.
  • Keep registration and application confirmation details safely.
  • Apprenticeship training does not guarantee regular employment with AAI.

Stipend Details

Apprenticeship Stipend Monthly stipend
Apprentice Category Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice ₹15,000
Diploma / Technician Apprentice ₹12,000
ITI Trade Apprentice ₹9,600

The stipend structure is subject to the applicable apprenticeship rules and official AAI notification.

Training Locations

Training Locations AAI Northern Region airports and offices

Apprenticeship training may be provided at airports and offices under the Northern Region of Airports Authority of India.

Possible locations and establishment-wise allocation are subject to the official notification, available seats and AAI allotment.

The allotted training location may be final and cannot necessarily be changed after allocation. Candidates should carefully select or register their preferred location where the portal permits it.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Graduate degree, engineering diploma or eligible ITI qualification in the disciplines prescribed by AAI

Age Limit: 18 to 26 years
Iti Route: NAPS / Apprenticeship India
Selection: Qualifying examination percentage, document verification/interview and medical fitness
Total Seats: 205
Diploma Route: NATS
Training Year: 2026-27
Graduate Route: NATS
Training Duration: 12 months
Advertisement Number: 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
Qualification Cutoff: Degree and diploma candidates passed in 2024 or later, subject to official conditions
Diploma Apprentice Seats: 65
Graduate Apprentice Seats: 80
Iti Trade Apprentice Seats: 60

Age and applicable relaxation conditions are subject to the official AAI notification.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date 14 August 2026

AAI Northern Region apprenticeship notification

Online Application Start Date 14 August 2026

Online application through the applicable apprenticeship portal

Last Date to Apply 16 September 2026

Last date for receipt of online applications

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