Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region, has released the Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification, under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE, for 140 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentice vacancies, across RHQ Kolkata and various airports in the Eastern Region. Eligible candidates domiciled in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands, who passed their relevant course in or after 2024, can apply through the NATS or NAPS portal.
Important Note: The application start date and last date have not yet been announced – candidates should keep checking the NATS/NAPS portals regularly. AAI reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the apprenticeship engagement process without assigning any reason.
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 140 |
| Apprenticeship Duration | One year |
| Application Mode | Online (NATS/NAPS portals) |
| Eligible States | West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
| Notification Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Application Last Date | To be announced |
| Official Website | aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 28 July 2026 |
| Application Start Date | To be announced |
| Application Last Date | To be announced |
Vacancy Details (Category-Wise)
| S.No | Category | Vacancies | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate | 35 | Rs. 15,000/month |
| 2 | Diploma | 35 | Rs. 12,000/month |
| 3 | ITI | 70 | Rs. 9,600/month (1st year), Rs. 10,560/month (2nd year) |
| Total | 140 |
Note: AAI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats, or to cancel the engagement process, without assigning any reason.
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Nationals only.
- Domicile: Must belong to West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, or Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Eastern Region states).
- Qualification: Must have passed the relevant degree, diploma, or ITI course in or after 2024, as assessed on 30 June 2026.
- Age Limit: Not specified in the notification.
Salary / Stipend
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on category:
- Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 15,000/month
- Diploma Apprentice: Rs. 12,000/month
- ITI Apprentice: Rs. 9,600/month (1st year), Rs. 10,560/month (2nd year) – applicable to National/State Trade Certificate holders whose prior training period is accounted for in the stipend rate.
AAI Establishment Enrolment IDs by Location
| S.No | Location | BOPT (NATS) | RDAT (NAPS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RHQ ER, Kolkata | EWBPNC000015 | E02211900015 |
| 2 | VSI Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram | EANSAC000005 | E02233500003 |
| 3 | Bagdogra Airport | EWBDAC000001 | E02241900953 |
| 4 | Gaya Airport | EBRGAC000001 | E06211000016 |
| 5 | Patna Airport | EBRPAC000006 | E05201000023 |
| 6 | Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi | EJHRAC00012 | E02232000009 |
| 7 | Raipur Airport | WCTRPC000009 | E03232200002 |
| 8 | Bhubaneswar Airport | EORKHC000024 | E05192100002 |
| 9 | Pakyong Airport | ESKESC000005 | Not specified |
| 10 | Jharsuguda Airport | EORJHC000006 | E01232100007 |
How to Apply for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Graduate and Diploma candidates should visit the NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in.
- ITI candidates should visit the NAPS portal: apprenticeshipindia.gov.in.
- Register on the respective portal and search for the concerned AAI Establishment ID corresponding to your desired location (see table above).
- Fill in the required details and submit the online application.
- Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Important Instructions
- During the apprenticeship period, candidates will be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973 and till date) and applicable organizational policies/rules.
- AAI reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the apprenticeship engagement process without assigning any reason.
- Applications submitted through any mode other than the official NATS/NAPS portals will not be accepted.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NATS – Graduate/Diploma) | Click Here |
| Apply Online (NAPS – ITI) | Click Here |
| Official AAI Website | Click Here |
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – FAQs
Q1. How many vacancies are there in AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
✅ 140 vacancies – 35 Graduate, 35 Diploma, and 70 ITI apprentice posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
✅ Not specified in the notification – candidates should keep checking the NATS/NAPS portals.
Q3. What is the stipend for AAI apprentices?
✅ Graduate: Rs. 15,000/month; Diploma: Rs. 12,000/month; ITI: Rs. 9,600/month (1st year) and Rs. 10,560/month (2nd year).
Q4. Who can apply for this recruitment?
✅ Only Indian Nationals domiciled in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
Q5. What is the qualification required?
✅ Candidates must have passed their degree, diploma, or ITI course in or after 2024, as assessed on 30 June 2026.
Q6. How do I apply?
✅ Graduate/Diploma candidates via the NATS portal; ITI candidates via the NAPS portal, using the AAI Establishment ID for their preferred location.
Q7. What is the apprenticeship duration?
✅ One year.
Q8. At which locations are vacancies available?
✅ RHQ ER Kolkata, and Bagdogra, Gaya, Patna, Birsa Munda (Ranchi), Raipur, Bhubaneswar, Pakyong, Jharsuguda, and VSI (Sri Vijaya Puram) airports.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official recruitment notification issued by Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region, under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all details directly on the official website, aai.aero, before applying.
