Airports Authority of India (AAI), Northern Region has released AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 for 205 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentice seats. The apprenticeship training will be for 12 months at various Northern Region airports and AAI offices.
Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS/NAPS portals. The last date to apply is 16 September 2026. No application fee is required.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 205 |
| Age Limit | 18–26 Years |
| Qualification | Engineering Degree / Diploma / ITI |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
| Stipend | ₹15,000 / ₹12,000 / ₹9,600 per month |
| Experience | Not Required, subject to apprenticeship eligibility conditions |
| Selection | Merit-Based + Document Verification + Medical |
| Eligibility | Eligible Indian nationals from specified Northern Region domicile states/UTs |
Vacancy Details
- Graduate Apprentice: 80
- Diploma Apprentice: 65
- ITI Trade Apprentice: 60
- Total: 205 Seats
Stipend
| Apprentice | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma | ₹12,000 |
| ITI Trade | ₹9,600 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application | Open |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 September 2026 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: Full-time 4-year Engineering Degree in the notified discipline.
- Diploma Apprentice: Full-time 3-year Engineering Diploma in the notified discipline.
- ITI Trade Apprentice: ITI/NCVT certificate in the notified trades.
Candidates must generally have passed the required qualification in 2024 or later.
Age Limit
Candidates should be 18 to 26 years as on 16 September 2026. Relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.
Domicile Eligibility
Candidates must be Indian Nationals and domiciles of the specified states/UTs, including Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Chandigarh.
Important: Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or have one year or more of apprenticeship/job experience after obtaining the required qualification are not eligible as per the stated conditions.
How to Apply for AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Graduate/Diploma Apprentices
Candidates should register on the NATS 2.0 portal, complete their profile and search for the Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002). After completing the profile, select the relevant apprenticeship opportunity and apply online.
ITI Trade Apprentices
ITI candidates should register on the NAPS portal, complete their candidate profile and search using AAI establishment code E05200700101. Select the relevant opportunity and submit the application.
There is no application fee for this apprenticeship recruitment.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
| Apply Online – Graduate/Diploma | NATS Portal |
| Apply Online – ITI Trade | NAPS Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Download AAI Apprentice Notification |
| Official Website | AAI Official Website |
Official Notification: Candidates should read the AAI notification carefully before applying because discipline-wise eligibility, domicile conditions and apprenticeship rules apply. AAI Official Website
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FAQs – AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many seats are available?
There are 205 Apprentice seats.
Q.2 What is the last date?
The last date to apply is 16 September 2026.
Q.3 Is there an application fee?
No, the application fee is Nil.
Q.4 What is the apprenticeship duration?
The training duration is 12 months.
Q.5 What is the stipend?
Graduate apprentices receive ₹15,000, Diploma apprentices ₹12,000 and ITI Trade apprentices ₹9,600 per month.
Q.6 Is a written exam required?
No written examination is specified; selection is primarily merit-based, followed by verification and medical fitness.