Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), a Schedule A Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has released Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR for 205 Apprenticeship Training seats – 80 Graduate Apprentices, 65 Diploma Apprentices and 60 ITI Trade Apprentices – under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27 at various Northern Region airports. Monthly stipend is Rs. 15,000 for Graduate, Rs. 12,000 for Diploma and Rs. 9,600 for ITI Trade apprentices, with the Government contributing a portion through DBT. Training duration is 1 year. Domicile of one of 11 specified North Indian states or UTs is mandatory. Candidates must have passed their qualifying degree, diploma or ITI in 2024 or after. Graduate and Diploma apprentices apply through the NATS 2.0 portal (nats.education.gov.in); ITI Trade apprentices apply through the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in). The last date for online application is 16 September 2026. There is no application fee and no written examination. This apprenticeship carries no assurance of regular employment with AAI.
Important Note: Three things every applicant must verify before submitting. First, domicile of one of the 11 specified states or UTs is mandatory – only candidates from Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand are eligible. Candidates from any other state or UT cannot apply regardless of their qualification or passing year. Second, candidates with 1 year or more of post-qualification job experience or apprenticeship experience are not eligible as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is an important bar that excludes working professionals or those who have already trained elsewhere after completing their degree or diploma. Third, the training location allotted is final and cannot be changed – AAI Northern Region covers airports across Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, HP, J&K, MP and other northern states, and your posting will be at one of the 40-plus airports and offices in this region based on your registration location on the portal. If you are unwilling to be posted at a remote northern airport, consider carefully before applying.
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) |
| Classification | Schedule A Miniratna Category-1 PSE, Ministry of Civil Aviation |
| Issuing Office | RHQ NR, NATS Building, Near IGI Airport T-2, New Delhi – 110037 |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR |
| Programme | Apprenticeship Training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Training Batch | 2026-27 |
| Total Seats | 205 (80 Graduate + 65 Diploma + 60 ITI Trade) |
| Domicile Requirement | One of 11 specified North Indian states or UTs (listed below) – mandatory |
| Eligible Passing Years | 2024 or after |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years as on 16 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only – NATS 2.0 portal for Graduate and Diploma; NAPS portal for ITI Trade |
| Application Fee | No fee |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 15,000 (Graduate), Rs. 12,000 (Diploma), Rs. 9,600 (ITI Trade) |
| Training Duration | 1 year (12 months) |
| Training Location | Various Northern Region airports and AAI offices – final and cannot be changed |
| No Written Examination | Selection based on qualifying marks merit |
| Post-Training Employment | Not guaranteed. AAI has no obligation to offer employment |
| Last Date to Apply | 16 September 2026 |
| Official Website | aai.aero |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Published | 14 August 2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application | 16 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Document Verification Date | Communicated by email to shortlisted candidates |
| Training Commencement | After contract execution |
Seat Details and Stipend
| Category | Total Seats | Monthly Stipend | AAI Share | Government Share (DBT) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 80 | Rs. 15,000 | Rs. 8,850 | Rs. 6,150 |
| Diploma (Technical) Apprentice | 65 | Rs. 12,000 | Rs. 6,550 | Rs. 5,450 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 60 | Rs. 9,600 | Fixed monthly | – |
| Total | 205 |
Discipline-wise Seat Breakup
| Discipline | Graduate Seats | Diploma Seats | ITI Trade Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 | 17 | – |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 | 15 | – |
| Electronics | 10 | 11 | – |
| Computer Science or Information Technology | 15 | 7 | – |
| Aeronautical or Aerospace or Aircraft Maintenance Engineering | 5 | 4 | – |
| Architecture | 5 | 5 | – |
| Mechanical or Automobile Engineering | 10 | 6 | – |
| BCA or B.Com | 10 | – | – |
| COPA (Computer Operator and Programming Assistant) or Stenography | – | – | 50 |
| Computer Hardware and Networking | – | – | 10 |
| Total | 80 | 65 | 60 |
Seats are tentative and may be reduced or increased at AAI’s discretion. Applying for more than one discipline results in rejection.
Domicile Eligibility
Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of the following states and Union Territories may apply:
| S. No. | State or UT |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chandigarh |
| 2 | Delhi |
| 3 | Haryana |
| 4 | Himachal Pradesh |
| 5 | Jammu and Kashmir |
| 6 | Leh Ladakh |
| 7 | Madhya Pradesh |
| 8 | Punjab |
| 9 | Rajasthan |
| 10 | Uttar Pradesh |
| 11 | Uttarakhand |
Candidates domiciled in any other state or UT are not eligible for this Northern Region notification.
Educational Qualification
| Category | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Full-time regular 4-year B.E. or B.Tech degree in the notified engineering streams or BCA or B.Com, recognised by AICTE or the Government of India |
| Diploma Apprentice | Full-time regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the notified streams, recognised by AICTE or the Government of India |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ITI or NCVT certificate in the notified trades (COPA or Stenography or Computer Hardware and Networking), from an institution recognised by AICTE or the Government of India |
All qualifications must be full-time and regular. Distance or part-time qualifications are not acceptable.
Eligible Passing Years: The candidate must have passed the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI in 2024 or after 2024 (i.e., 2024, 2025 or 2026). Candidates who passed before 2024 are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 16 September 2026)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All candidates (Minimum) | 18 years |
| All candidates (Maximum – General) | 26 years |
| SC, ST, OBC, PwBD | Relaxation as per Government of India guidelines |
Application Fee
No application fee is charged for any category under this recruitment.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Merit Shortlisting | Provisional selection based on percentage of marks in the qualifying degree or diploma or ITI. CGPA converted to percentage using the concerned Board or University’s prescribed formula |
| 2. Tie-breaking | Date of birth (older candidate ranked higher); if still tied, date of passing |
| 3. Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates informed only through their registered email. No TA or DA admissible for attending |
| 4. Interview or Certificate Verification | At the establishment office; candidature remains provisional |
| 5. Medical Fitness Certificate | From a Government Medical Officer or MO of a Government Undertaking only. Must be submitted at the time of joining |
| 6. Final Selection | After successful document verification and medical clearance |
There is no written examination. Selection is based entirely on qualifying marks.
Training Locations
Apprentices will be posted at AAI Northern Region airports and offices, including:
Adampur, Agra, Aligarh, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, CATC-Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Dehradun, Farrukhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Halwara or Ludhiana, Hindon, Hissar, Jammu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kangra-Gaggal, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kishangarh, Kota, Kullu-Bhuntar, Kushinagar, Leh, Lucknow, Meerut, Moradabad, Muirpur, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pithoragarh, Pratapgarh, Prayagraj Airport, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Shimla, Srinagar, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices in New Delhi.
The allocated airport or station is final. No change of training location is entertained at any stage.
How to Apply for AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
Graduate and Diploma Apprentices – NATS 2.0 Portal
- Visit the official NATS 2.0 portal – Click Here
- Click Student, then General Student (for Diploma or Graduate pass-outs).
- Click Student Registration and keep ready: a valid personal email, mobile number, Aadhaar number, qualifying or provisional certificate in PDF under 1 MB, and APAAR ID.
- Verify your mobile and email via OTP, complete Aadhaar e-KYC verification.
- Complete the registration form (basic details auto-populate from UIDAI), add educational details, set a password and submit.
- Verify your account via the email confirmation link, log in and complete your profile: Basic Details, Educational Details (upload or fetch via DigiLocker or APAAR), Communication Details and Training Preferences.
- Preview and submit your profile to receive your Student Enrolment ID.
- Search for establishment: Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002) and click Apply for the relevant discipline and category.
ITI Trade Apprentices – NAPS Portal
- Visit the official NAPS portal – Click Here
- Click Register, then select Candidate, fill in Basic, Family and Contact details, and submit.
- Activate your account via the email link, then log in.
- Click Complete Your Profile and add all required details – this is mandatory before applying.
- Search for establishment using code E05200700101 (Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR) and click Apply.
- If offered a contract, review and click Sign to accept.
Important Instructions
- Domicile of one of the 11 specified states or UTs is mandatory.
- Passing year must be 2024 or after. Earlier batches are not eligible.
- Candidates with 1 year or more of post-qualification job experience or apprenticeship are not eligible.
- Candidates who have completed, terminated midway, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship anywhere at the same qualification level are not eligible.
- Apply for only one discipline. Multiple discipline applications are rejected.
- Training location is final and cannot be changed at any stage.
- No TA or DA is admissible for attending document verification or the interview.
- The apprenticeship contract ceases automatically after 12 months. Acts of indiscipline during training can lead to contract cancellation.
- Merely being shortlisted does not entitle a candidate to selection. All selections are provisional until final verification and medical clearance.
- Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS is applicable. Unfilled reserved seats are adjusted from other categories.
- This apprenticeship carries no assurance of regular employment with AAI.
- All updates are published only on aai.aero.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online – NATS 2.0 Portal (Graduate and Diploma) | Click Here |
| Apply Online – NAPS Portal (ITI Trade) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| AAI Official Website | Click Here |
AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – FAQs
Q1. What is AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR issued by Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), for 205 apprenticeship training seats – 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma and 60 ITI Trade – under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27 at various Northern Region airports.
Q2. Who can apply – is there a domicile condition?
✅ Yes, domicile is mandatory. Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand are eligible. Candidates from other states cannot apply.
Q3. What is the last date to apply?
✅ 16 September 2026. Graduate and Diploma apprentices apply through nats.education.gov.in and ITI Trade apprentices apply through apprenticeshipindia.gov.in. There is no offline or physical application process.
Q4. What passing years are eligible?
✅ Candidates who passed their qualifying degree, diploma or ITI in 2024 or after 2024 (2024, 2025 or 2026) are eligible. Candidates who passed before 2024 are not eligible.
Q5. Are working professionals eligible?
✅ No. Candidates with 1 year or more of post-qualification job experience or apprenticeship experience are not eligible, as per the Apprentices Act, 1961. This recruitment is designed for freshers who completed their qualification recently.
Q6. What is the stipend?
✅ Rs. 15,000 per month for Graduate Apprentices (Rs. 8,850 from AAI and Rs. 6,150 from Government via DBT), Rs. 12,000 per month for Diploma Apprentices (Rs. 6,550 from AAI and Rs. 5,450 from Government via DBT) and Rs. 9,600 per month for ITI Trade Apprentices. There is no application fee.
Q7. Is there a written examination?
✅ No. Selection is based entirely on the percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, diploma or ITI examination. In case of a tie, date of birth (older candidate ranked higher) and then date of passing are used to break the tie.
Q8. Where will I be posted for training?
✅ At any of the 40-plus AAI Northern Region airports and offices across UP, Delhi, Rajasthan, Punjab, HP, MP, J&K, Ladakh and other northern states. The allocated airport or office is final and cannot be changed at any stage.
Q9. What is the age limit?
✅ Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on 16 September 2026. Relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates is as per Government of India guidelines.
Q10. Will I get a regular job at AAI after the apprenticeship?
✅ No. The apprenticeship carries no assurance of regular employment with AAI. AAI has no obligation to offer a job on completion of training, and the training programme creates no liability on AAI for future employment or placement.
Disclaimer
The information above relates to Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR issued by Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), NATS Building, Near IGI Airport T-2, New Delhi – 110037, for 205 apprenticeship training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27, as published on the official AAI website aai.aero. Domicile of one of the 11 specified North Indian states or UTs is mandatory. The qualifying degree, diploma or ITI must have been passed in 2024 or after. Training location is final and cannot be changed. This apprenticeship carries no assurance of regular employment with AAI. All updates are published only on aai.aero. All links above lead only to the official AAI website, the official NATS 2.0 portal and the official NAPS apprenticeship portal, all of which are Government of India portals.
