The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, has released the official recruitment notification for engagement of Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices, and ITI Trade Apprentices at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata – 700052 for the training year 2026-27 vide Advertisement No. 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT. A total of 38 vacancies (indicative) have been announced across Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Tele Communication, Information Technology, Technical, Electronics and Mechanics, and COPA disciplines under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Only Indian Nationals holding domicile of West Bengal, aged 18 to 26 years as on 24 August 2026, who have passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after, are eligible to apply. The application window opened on 21 July 2026 and closes on 24 August 2026. There is no application fee. Graduate/Diploma Apprentices must apply via the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in); ITI Trade Apprentices must apply via the Apprenticeship India portal (apprenticeshipindia.org). Monthly stipend ranges from Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 15,000 depending on the apprentice category.
Important Note: Five rules from the official notification that disqualify many applicants who assume they are eligible. First, only West Bengal domicile candidates are eligible – candidates from other states cannot apply regardless of qualification. Second, only candidates who passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or later are eligible – those who passed before 2022 are not considered. Third, candidates who have already completed or are currently undergoing apprenticeship (including in AAI) with the same qualification level, or who have one year or more of job experience after their qualifying degree/diploma/ITI, are not eligible. Fourth, candidates applying for more than one discipline will have all their applications rejected – apply for one discipline only. Fifth, the 38 vacancies are indicative and the notification explicitly states they may be increased or decreased without further notice; do not treat 38 as a confirmed final figure.
Overview – AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Classification | Miniratna Category-1 PSU under Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Advertisement No. | 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Trade Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 38 (indicative – subject to increase or decrease) |
| Training Location | O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata – 700052 |
| Training Duration | 1 year |
| Applicable Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Eligibility – Domicile | West Bengal only |
| Age Limit (as on 24 Aug 2026) | 18 to 26 years |
| Qualifying Year | Passed degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after 2022 |
| Application Mode | Online only (NATS portal / Apprenticeship India portal) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Start Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 15,000 (depending on category) |
| Official Website | aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 August 2026 |
Application Fee
Nil. No application fee is charged for any category of candidate for this recruitment.
Age Limit (as on 24 August 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 26 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years relaxation (upper age 31 years) |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years relaxation (upper age 29 years) |
| PwBD | As per Government of India guidelines |
Educational Qualification
| Apprentice Category | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Full-time (regular) 4-year B.E. / B.Tech degree in the relevant/equivalent engineering discipline, recognised by AICTE, Government of India |
| Diploma Apprentice | Full-time (regular) 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant/equivalent discipline, recognised by AICTE, Government of India |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI NCVT certificate in the relevant/equivalent trade/specialisation, awarded by the Directorate General of Training (DGT), Government of India |
Important: Only full-time (regular) degrees and diplomas are accepted. Part-time, distance, or correspondence qualifications are not eligible. The degree/diploma/ITI must have been obtained in 2022 or later.
Vacancy Details – Post-wise Breakdown
All 38 posts are located at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata – 700052.
| S. No. | Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Civil) | 4 |
| 2 | Diploma Apprentice – Engineering (Civil) | 5 |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice – Engineering (Electrical) | 5 |
| 4 | Diploma Apprentice – Engineering (Electrical) | 6 |
| 5 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Engineering (Electrical) | 2 |
| 6 | Graduate Apprentice – Electronics and Communication | 3 |
| 7 | Diploma Apprentice – Electronics and Tele Communication | 3 |
| 8 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Electronics and Mechanics | 2 |
| 9 | Graduate Apprentice – IT | 4 |
| 10 | Graduate Apprentice – Technical | 1 |
| 11 | Diploma Apprentice – Technical | 1 |
| 12 | Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Computer Operator and Programming Assistant (COPA) | 2 |
| Total | 38 |
Note: The above vacancy figures are indicative only and may be modified by the competent authority without prior notice, as stated in the official AAI notification.
Stipend / Pay Scale
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend | Breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Civil / Electrical / Electronics and Communication / IT / Technical) | Rs. 15,000/- | Rs. 8,850/- (AAI share) + Rs. 6,150/- (Government share under DBT scheme) |
| Diploma Apprentice (Civil / Electrical / Electronics and Tele Communication / Technical) | Rs. 12,000/- | Rs. 6,550/- (AAI share) + Rs. 5,450/- (Government share under DBT scheme) |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) – Electrical / Electronics and Mechanics | Rs. 10,560/- | Paid by AAI |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) – COPA | Rs. 9,600/- | Paid by AAI |
The Government share for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices is disbursed directly to the candidate’s bank account under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme.
Important: This is an apprenticeship stipend, not a salary. There is no guarantee of regular employment with AAI after completion of apprenticeship. AAI is not obligated to provide regular or contractual employment, and apprentices have no right to claim such employment.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 – Portal Registration | Candidates register on NATS (Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India (ITI) and apply using the AAI establishment code |
| Stage 2 – Merit Shortlisting | Provisional selection based on percentage of marks obtained in the required educational qualification |
| Stage 3 – Interview/Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates called via registered email ID only |
| Stage 4 – Medical Fitness Certificate | Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking at the time of joining |
| Final Engagement | Only at O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata – 700052 |
Key note: Graduate and Diploma Apprentice vacancies are listed only through the BOPT/NATS website. ITI Trade Apprentice vacancies are listed only through the RDAT/NAPS website. Only nominations received through these official portals are considered – applications through any other mode are rejected.
Eligibility Conditions – Important Exclusions
The notification explicitly disqualifies the following candidates:
- Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship at any establishment with the same qualification level
- Candidates who are currently undergoing apprenticeship at any establishment (including AAI) with the same qualification level
- Candidates who discontinued apprenticeship midway
- Candidates who have one year or more of job experience after obtaining the essential qualification
- Candidates from states other than West Bengal (domicile requirement is strict)
- Candidates who passed their degree/diploma/ITI before 2022
- Candidates who apply for more than one discipline (all applications are rejected)
Required Documents
- Medical Fitness Certificate (issued by a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking) – required at the time of joining
- Birth Certificate / proof of date of birth
- Educational qualification certificates (degree/diploma/ITI certificate and marksheets) – required at the time of interview/document verification
- Domicile certificate of West Bengal
- APAAR ID (profile must be updated and verified from the concerned regional Board/office – sole responsibility of the candidate)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/PwBD) if claiming age relaxation/reservation
How to Apply for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026
For Graduate and Diploma Apprentices:
- Visit the official NATS portal: nats.education.gov.in
- Complete mandatory registration on the NATS/BOPT portal if not already registered.
- Search for the establishment “Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52” using establishment code EWBPNC000002.
- Click the Apply button on the establishment page.
- Submit the application. A confirmation message will appear: “Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment.”
- Save the confirmation for your records.
For ITI Trade Apprentices:
- Visit the official Apprenticeship India portal: apprenticeshipindia.org
- Complete mandatory registration on the NAPS/RDAT portal if not already registered.
- Search for the establishment using establishment code E06161900020.
- Click Apply and complete the submission.
- Save the confirmation for your records.
Important Instructions
- Applications received through any mode other than the official NATS/BOPT/NAPS portals are not considered under any circumstances.
- Apply for one discipline only. Applications for more than one discipline will be rejected in full.
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted only through their registered email ID – check it regularly after the application window closes.
- No TA/DA is paid for attending document verification, interview, or joining.
- The number of vacancies (38) is indicative and may be changed without notice.
- Reservation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD etc. will be followed as per applicable Government of India guidelines; in case of non-availability of reserved category candidates, vacancies may be filled from other categories.
- It is the candidate’s sole responsibility to get their profile and APAAR ID updated and verified from the concerned regional Board/office before applying.
- If any false, incomplete or misleading information is found at any stage, the candidature or engagement will be cancelled immediately.
- AAI does not guarantee regular or contractual employment after the apprenticeship ends, and completion of apprenticeship confers no right to claim such employment.
- The decision of AAI management is final and binding on all matters including eligibility, rejection of applications, selection, and cancellation of the process.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification PDF (AAI NSCBI Apprentice 2026-27) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – Graduate/Diploma Apprentice (NATS Portal) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – ITI Trade Apprentice (Apprenticeship India) | Click Here |
| AAI Official Website | Click Here |
AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is the AAI NSCBI Airport Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a notification released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for engagement of 38 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata for the training year 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Advertisement No. is 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in AAI NSCBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ 38 posts (indicative) across Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentice categories in Civil, Electrical, Electronics and Communication, Electronics and Tele Communication, IT, Technical, Electronics and Mechanics, and COPA disciplines. The notification explicitly states these numbers may be increased or decreased.
Q3. Who can apply for AAI NSCBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ Only Indian Nationals holding domicile of West Bengal, aged 18 to 26 years as on 24 August 2026, who have passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after, and who have not already completed, discontinued, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship at the same qualification level, and have less than one year of post-qualification job experience.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for AAI NSCBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ 24 August 2026. Applications must be submitted online through the NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India portal (ITI Trade) before this date.
Q5. What is the application fee for AAI NSCBI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ Nil. No application fee is charged for any category.
Q6. What is the stipend for AAI NSCBI Apprentices?
✅ Graduate Apprentices receive Rs. 15,000/- per month (Rs. 8,850 from AAI + Rs. 6,150 Government DBT share). Diploma Apprentices receive Rs. 12,000/- per month (Rs. 6,550 from AAI + Rs. 5,450 Government DBT share). ITI Trade Apprentices in Electrical/Electronics and Mechanics receive Rs. 10,560/- per month. ITI Trade Apprentices in COPA receive Rs. 9,600/- per month.
Q7. Where will the apprenticeship training take place?
✅ All selected candidates will be engaged only at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata – 700052. No other posting location is offered.
Q8. Through which portal should I apply?
✅ Graduate and Diploma Apprentices must apply via the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) using establishment code EWBPNC000002. ITI Trade Apprentices must apply via the Apprenticeship India portal (apprenticeshipindia.org) using establishment code E06161900020. Applications through any other mode are not accepted.
Q9. Can I apply for more than one discipline?
✅ No. Candidates applying for more than one discipline will have all their applications rejected. Apply for one discipline only.
Q10. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a job at AAI?
✅ No. As per the official notification, AAI is not obligated to provide regular or contractual employment after the apprenticeship. Completing the one-year training does not confer any right to claim employment with AAI.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification (Advertisement No. 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT) published by the Airports Authority of India at aai.aero and verified from multiple consistent sources on 2 August 2026. The vacancy figures (38 posts), post-wise breakdown, stipend amounts, establishment codes (EWBPNC000002 and E06161900020), eligibility conditions, age limit, and application dates are as stated in the official notification. The total vacancy count of 38 is explicitly described as indicative in the official notification. Candidates are strongly advised to download and read the complete official notification from aai.aero before applying, and to verify all details directly on the official NATS and Apprenticeship India portals.
