The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, has released the official recruitment notification (Advt. No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR) for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
AAI Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) is inviting online applications through the NATS and NAPS portals for a total of 205 vacancies. These vacancies are divided among Graduate (Degree), Technical (Diploma), and ITI Trade Apprentices across various engineering and non-engineering disciplines including Civil, Electrical, Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Aeronautics, Architecture, Mechanical, B.Com, BCA, and COPA/Steno.
The apprenticeship training period will be for 1 year at various airports across the Northern Region, including locations in Delhi, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Haryana, etc.. The last date to submit online applications is 16 September 2026. Read this detailed article for information regarding the state-wise domicile requirements, educational qualifications, age limits, stipend details, and a step-by-step application guide.
Quick Review: AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026
Important Dates Schedule
Candidates are advised to register on the respective portals and submit their applications well before the closing date.
Vacancy Breakdown & Specializations
A total of 205 vacancies have been announced, distributed among Graduate (80), Diploma (65), and ITI Trade (60) apprentices.
Training Locations:
Selected candidates will be placed across various AAI airports in the Northern Region, including Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Bareilly, Dehradun, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Jaipur, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Srinagar, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices in New Delhi.
Eligibility Criteria (Education, Age & Domicile)
1. Domicile Requirement:
Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of the following states/UTs are eligible to apply: Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
2. Educational Qualification:
- Graduate / Diploma Apprentices: Candidates should possess a Full-time (Regular) Four years Degree or Three years (Regular) Diploma in Engineering in the relevant streams recognized by AICTE, GOI.
- ITI Trade Apprentices: Candidate should possess an ITI/NCVT certificate in the specified trades from an institution recognized by AICTE, GOI.
- Passing Year Rule: Only candidates who passed their degree/diploma in the year 2024 or after 2024 are eligible to apply.
3. Age Limit (As on 16.09.2026):
- Minimum Age: 18 years.
- Maximum Age: 26 years.
- (Relaxation in the upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PWBD categories is applicable as per Govt. of India guidelines).
4. Disqualification Conditions:
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training, terminated it midway, or have 1 year or more of job experience are NOT eligible.
Stipend / Salary Details
During the 12-month training period, apprentices will receive a fixed monthly stipend. (The stipend consists of an AAI share and a Govt. share through Direct Benefit Transfer – DBT).
Selection Process & How to Apply
1. Selection Methodology:
- Provisional selection will be made based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma/ITI).
- In case of a tie, the older candidate by date of birth will be prioritized.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification and Interview through their registered email IDs.
- Final selection is subject to document verification and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate.
2. How to Apply Online:
- For Graduate / Diploma Apprentices: Candidates must register and apply through the NATS 2.0 web portal
www.nats.education.gov.in. - For ITI Trade Apprentices: Candidates must register and apply through the NAPS portal
www.apprenticeshipindia.org. - After registration, search for the establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi” (Establishment IDs: NDLSWC000002 for NATS / E05200700101 for NAPS).
- Click on the “Apply” button. A success message will appear upon successful application.
- (Note: There is NO application fee charged for this recruitment).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies for AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: AAI has announced a total of 205 vacancies, which includes 80 Graduate seats, 65 Diploma seats, and 60 ITI Trade seats.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online?
Ans: The last date to submit online applications through the NATS and NAPS portals is 16 September 2026.
Q3. Is there any application fee for AAI Apprentice recruitment?
Ans: No, there is no application fee charged for registering or applying for this apprenticeship training.
Q4. Can a candidate from any state apply for these posts?
Ans: No, 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.
Q5. What is the minimum educational passing year required?
Ans: Candidates who have passed their Degree or Diploma in the year 2024 or after 2024 are exclusively eligible to apply.
Q6. Will there be any written examination for the selection?
Ans: No, there is no written examination. The provisional selection will be made purely based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI examination.
Q7. What is the monthly stipend for Graduate Apprentices?
Ans: Selected Graduate (Degree) Apprentices will receive a total monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/- (Rs. 8,850 from AAI + Rs. 6,150 from Govt. via DBT).
Q8. Are B.Com and BCA graduates eligible to apply?
Ans: Yes, there are 10 seats specifically allocated for BCA / B.Com graduates under the Graduate Apprentice category.
