The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification under Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NER. The recruitment is being conducted by the Regional Headquarters – North Eastern Region (NER) for engagement of Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, and ITI Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
A total of 95 apprentice vacancies are available across various airports and establishments in the North Eastern Region, including Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS (Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS (ITI) portal from 07 July 2026 to 28 July 2026. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of up to ₹15,000 during the one-year apprenticeship training.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 Years (As on 28 July 2026) |
| Qualification | Graduate Engineering Degree / Engineering Diploma / ITI (NCVT/SCVT) |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Application Mode | Online (NATS / NAPS Portal) |
| Salary / Stipend | Graduate: ₹15,000 • Diploma: ₹12,000 • ITI: ₹9,600 per month |
| Experience | Freshers Eligible |
| Eligibility | Indian Citizen & Domicile of North Eastern Region with valid NATS/NAPS Registration |
| Application Fee | Nil |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 07 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 28 July 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Eligibility Criteria
Nationality
Applicants must be Indian Citizens and should belong to one of the following North Eastern States:
- Assam
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Tripura
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
Candidates should possess:
- Full-Time 4-Year Engineering Degree
- AICTE Approved Institution
Diploma Apprentice
Candidates should possess:
- Full-Time 3-Year Engineering Diploma
- AICTE Approved Institution
ITI Trade Apprentice
Candidates should possess:
- ITI Certificate in the relevant trade
- NCVT/SCVT Recognized Institute
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years
Age will be calculated as on 28 July 2026.
Experience
- Fresh candidates are eligible.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training are not eligible.
- Candidates having 1 year or more work experience after obtaining qualification are not eligible.
Registration
Candidates must register before applying.
- Graduate & Diploma Apprentices → NATS Portal
- ITI Apprentices → NAPS Portal
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these simple steps to submit your application:
- Visit the appropriate apprenticeship portal.
- Graduate/Diploma candidates should register on NATS Portal.
- ITI candidates should register on NAPS Portal.
- Complete your profile with educational details.
- Search for Airports Authority of India (NER) apprenticeship notification.
- Apply for the relevant trade or discipline.
- Verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application before 28 July 2026.
No hard copy of the application is required unless instructed by AAI.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma) | https://nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply Online (ITI) | https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in |
| Official Website | https://www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment |