Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters Northern Region, invites applications for engagement of Graduate/Degree, Diploma/Technician and ITI Trade Apprentices for the one-year Apprenticeship Training Program for 2026-27. A total of 205 seats are notified: 80 Graduate Apprentices, 65 Diploma Apprentices and 60 Trade Apprentices. Training is for 12 months at various airports and establishments in the Northern Region. Selection is primarily merit-based on qualifying examination marks, followed by document verification/interview and medical fitness.
205 Apprentices
80 Vacancies
| Category | Graduate |
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65 Vacancies
| Category | Diploma |
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60 Vacancies
| Category | ITI |
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12 Months
| Duration Months | 12 |
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16 September 2026
| Date | 2026-09-16 |
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No Fee
| Amount | 0 |
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The apprenticeship training period is 12 months from commencement of the apprenticeship contract.
| Duration Months | 12 |
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Apprentices will undergo training at notified airports, stations, units and offices of AAI in the Northern Region. The allocated airport, station or unit is final and cannot be changed later.
| Region | Northern Region |
|---|---|
| Change Location Allowed | No |
AAI has no obligation to provide regular employment after completion of apprenticeship. The apprenticeship does not create any right to claim regular employment or placement with AAI.
| Regular Employment Guaranteed | No |
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Selected apprentices must sign and accept the apprenticeship training contract on the NATS/NAPS portal immediately after joining AAI.
Portals:
After completion of the stipulated 12-month apprenticeship training, the apprenticeship contract automatically ceases. Indiscipline may result in cancellation of the contract and discontinuation of training.
| Duration Months | 12 |
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Training locations include Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, CATC-Prayagraj, Dehradun, Farrukhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Hissar, Halwara/Ludhiana, Jammu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kangra-Gaggal, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kullu-Bhuntar, Kushinagar, Kishangarh, Kota, Lucknow, Leh, Moradabad, Muirpur, Meerut, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pratapgarh, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj Airport, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi and various offices in New Delhi.
| Region | Northern Region |
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Locations:
Candidates should find Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi on the relevant apprenticeship portal. NATS establishment code: NDLSWC000002 (BOAT). NAPS establishment code: E05200700101.
| Naps Code | E05200700101 |
|---|---|
| Nats Code | NDLSWC000002 |
Establishment: Airports Authority of India - RHQ NR, New Delhi
Candidates must first register on the concerned NATS/NAPS portal. Only applications submitted online through the registered NATS/NAPS portal will be considered.
| Online Only | Yes |
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Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered and their application will be rejected.
| Multiple Disciplines Allowed | No |
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Medical Fitness Certificate must be obtained from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking and submitted at the time of joining.
| Required At Joining | Yes |
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Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are eligible.
Domiciles:
Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories will be followed as applicable. In case of non-availability of candidates in a reserved category, seats may be filled from other reserved categories or general category as applicable.
Categories:
Candidates should possess a full-time regular four-year degree in the notified engineering streams. BCA/B.Com candidates are eligible for the notified BCA/B.Com Graduate Apprentice seats. Engineering qualifications should be recognized by AICTE, Government of India.
| Mode | Full-time Regular |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Degree Duration | 4 years |
Candidates should possess a full-time regular three-year Diploma in Engineering in the notified streams, recognized by AICTE, Government of India.
| Mode | Full-time Regular |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Degree Duration | 3 years |
Candidates should possess an ITI/NCVT certificate in the notified trades from an institution recognized by AICTE, Government of India.
| Category | ITI |
|---|---|
| Certificate | ITI / NCVT |
Candidates who passed their degree or diploma in 2024 or after 2024 are eligible.
| Minimum Passing Year | 2024 |
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Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training, terminated apprenticeship midway, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship in another organization or AAI with the same qualification level are not eligible.
| Previous Apprenticeship Allowed | No |
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Candidates who have apprenticeship training or job experience of one year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible for engagement as apprentice.
| Condition | Less than 1 year required |
|---|---|
| Maximum Post Qualification Experience Years | 1 |
Graduate and Diploma Apprentices must register and apply through the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in.
| Portal | NATS |
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Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 26 years.
| Cutoff Date | 2026-09-16 |
|---|---|
| Maximum Age | 26 |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
15 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 15 |
| Discipline | Civil Engineering |
| Duration Months | 12 |
10 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Discipline | Electrical Engineering |
| Duration Months | 12 |
10 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Discipline | Electronics |
| Duration Months | 12 |
15 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 15 |
| Discipline | Computer Science / IT |
| Duration Months | 12 |
5 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Duration Months | 12 |
Discipline: Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance
5 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Discipline | Architecture |
| Duration Months | 12 |
10 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Discipline | Mechanical / Automobile |
| Duration Months | 12 |
10 Vacancies
| Stipend | 15000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Graduate |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Discipline | BCA / B.Com |
| Duration Months | 12 |
17 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 17 |
| Discipline | Civil Engineering |
| Duration Months | 12 |
15 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 15 |
| Discipline | Electrical Engineering |
| Duration Months | 12 |
11 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 11 |
| Discipline | Electronics |
| Duration Months | 12 |
7 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 7 |
| Discipline | Computer Science / IT |
| Duration Months | 12 |
4 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 4 |
| Duration Months | 12 |
Discipline: Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance
5 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 5 |
| Discipline | Architecture |
| Duration Months | 12 |
6 Vacancies
| Stipend | 12000 |
|---|---|
| Category | Diploma |
| Vacancies | 6 |
| Discipline | Mechanical / Automobile |
| Duration Months | 12 |
50 Vacancies
| Trade | COPA / Steno |
|---|---|
| Stipend | 9600 |
| Category | ITI |
| Vacancies | 50 |
| Duration Months | 12 |
10 Vacancies
| Trade | Computer Hardware & Networking |
|---|---|
| Stipend | 9600 |
| Category | ITI |
| Vacancies | 10 |
| Duration Months | 12 |
No application fee is being charged for this apprenticeship recruitment.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|---|
| Currency | INR |
ITI Trade Apprentices must register and apply through the Apprenticeship India / NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.org.
| Portal | NAPS |
|---|
Provisional selection is made on the basis of percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. In case of equal percentage, date of birth and thereafter date of passing are used for seniority.
| Basis | Qualifying examination percentage |
|---|---|
| Stage | 1 |
Eligible and shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at the establishment office through their registered email IDs.
| Mode | Document Verification |
|---|---|
| Stage | 2 |
Shortlisted candidates may be called for interview/document verification as communicated by the establishment through registered email.
| Mode | Interview |
|---|---|
| Stage | 3 |
Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. The certificate is to be obtained from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking.
| Stage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Certificate Required | Yes |
After document verification and medical fitness, candidates are selected for training based on merit and an apprentice engagement letter is issued.
| Stage | 5 |
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No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending the interview.
| Ta Da | No |
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₹15,000 per month
| Category | Graduate |
|---|---|
| Aai Share | 8850 |
| Monthly Stipend | 15000 |
| Government Share | 6150 |
| Government Share Mode | DBT |
₹12,000 per month
| Category | Diploma |
|---|---|
| Aai Share | 6550 |
| Monthly Stipend | 12000 |
| Government Share | 5450 |
| Government Share Mode | DBT |
₹9,600 per month
| Category | ITI |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | 9600 |
Airports Authority of India Northern Region has notified 205 apprenticeship seats: 80 Graduate Apprentices, 65 Diploma Apprentices and 60 ITI Trade Apprentices.
| Total Vacancies | 205 |
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The last date for receipt of applications is 16 September 2026.
| Date | 2026-09-16 |
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The minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 26 years as on 16 September 2026. Applicable Government of India age relaxation is available for eligible reserved categories.
| Maximum Age | 26 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 |
Graduate/Degree Apprentices receive ₹15,000 per month, Diploma/Technician Apprentices receive ₹12,000 per month and ITI Trade Apprentices receive ₹9,600 per month.
The apprenticeship training is for 12 months.
| Duration Months | 12 |
|---|
Indian Nationals domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand can apply, subject to the qualification, age and other conditions in the notification.
Candidates who passed the required degree or diploma in 2024 or after 2024 are eligible.
| Minimum Passing Year | 2024 |
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No application fee is being charged for this apprenticeship recruitment.
| Fee | 0 |
|---|
Provisional selection is based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification/interview through registered email, followed by verification of certificates and medical fitness before final apprentice engagement.
No separate written examination is specified. Provisional selection is based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification/interview and medical fitness.
No. AAI specifically states that it has no obligation to provide regular employment after completion of apprenticeship and the apprenticeship does not create any right to claim regular employment.
No. Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered and their application will be rejected.
Qualification: Graduate/Degree Apprentices: Full-time regular four-year degree in the relevant engineering discipline or BCA/B.Com as applicable. Diploma Apprentices: Full-time regular three-year engineering diploma in the relevant discipline. ITI Trade Apprentices: ITI/NCVT certificate in the notified trade from
Upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other eligible categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
16 September 2026
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