Vacancies: 8 apprenticeship seats · Posts: Graduate Apprentice & Diploma Apprentice · Type: Apprenticeship (Training) · Mode: Online (NATS 2.0) · Fee: Nil · Apply: 28 August 2026–30 September 2026 · Stipend: ₹12,000–₹15,000/month · Selection: Qualifying-exam % + interview/DV · Location: Nagpur, Maharashtra
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur rarely opens graduate and diploma apprenticeship seats across Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, HR and Finance in one cycle. Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule ‘A’ Miniratna Category-1 public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, is engaging apprentices at this Nagpur airport for one-year training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended).
Applications are accepted only on the NATS 2.0 portal from 28 August 2026 to 30 September 2026. There is no application fee. Seats are limited to eight training opportunities: five graduate seats and three diploma seats.
This is airport-side skill training, not regular AAI recruitment. Maharashtra domicile from Nagpur or the nearby area is required. Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, or who have one year or more of job/training after the qualifying exam, are out of the zone.
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Also Read: AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 205 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Posts
Who Should Apply?
- B.E./B.Tech (Civil Engineering) from an AICTE-recognised full-time course, 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), passed on or after 01 April 2022 → Graduate Apprentice (Civil) – 1 seat
- B.E./B.Tech (Electrical Engineering) from an AICTE-recognised full-time course, 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), passed on or after 01 April 2022 → Graduate Apprentice (Electrical) – 1 seat
- BA / B.Sc / B.Com / BBA / BCA (any stream) with computer and administrative knowledge → Graduate Apprentice (HR) – 2 seats
- B.Com or BBA → Graduate Apprentice (Finance) – 1 seat
- Diploma in Civil Engineering (full-time, three-year, AICTE-recognised), 50% aggregate (45% for SC/ST), passed on or after 01 April 2022 → Diploma Apprentice (Civil) – 1 seat
- Diploma in Electrical / Electronics Engineering → Diploma Apprentice (Electrical) – 1 seat
- Diploma in Mechanical Engineering → Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical) – 1 seat
- Final-year / result-awaited students may apply only if they can produce the qualifying certificate later, as required at joining. Do not treat this as a blanket “final year is always eligible” rule.
- Reserved-category candidates (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/PwBD) get the age relaxation printed in the notice. OBC applicants need a Non-Creamy Layer certificate; creamy-layer OBC candidates must apply as UR.
Who cannot apply
- Degree/Diploma passed before 01 April 2022
- More than five years completed from the passing date as on joining
- Already finished an apprenticeship, left one midway, or currently under training with AAI or another organisation at the same qualification level
- One year or more of training or job experience after the essential qualification
- Not a domicile of Maharashtra from Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur
- Applying for more than one discipline in this engagement (such applications are rejected)
| Factor | Graduate Apprentice | Diploma Apprentice |
|---|---|---|
| Seats at Nagpur | 5 | 3 |
| Minimum qualification | B.E./B.Tech, or B.Com/BBA, or any-stream degree (HR) | 3-year Diploma in Civil / Electrical-Electronics / Mechanical |
| Stipend | ₹15,000/month | ₹12,000/month |
| Duration | 1 year | 1 year |
| Shortlisting | Qualifying-exam percentage | Qualifying-exam percentage |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application start (NATS 2.0) | 28 August 2026 (Friday) |
| Last date to apply on NATS | 30 September 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Age cut-off | 31 July 2026 |
| Qualifying exam must be passed on or after | 01 April 2022 |
| Training duration | One year from contract start |
| Interview/document verification | To be intimated on the registered email |
| Medical fitness & police verification | At joining |
No extension has been announced as of 07 September 2026.
Quick Overview – AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026
- Organisation: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur
- Sector: Aviation & Airports
- Notification / Advertisement No.: 01/2026/APPRENTICE (Graduate/Diploma)/Nagpur
- Training opportunities: 8 (tentative; AAI may increase or reduce)
- Job Type: Apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961 / 2014 / 2025
- Job Location: Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, Maharashtra
- Domicile: Maharashtra, Nagpur / nearby area of Nagpur only
- Official Website: AAI careers/recruitment page
- Apply portal: NATS 2.0 student registration
- Establishment No.: WMHMCC000058
- Last Date: 30 September 2026
- Apply Online: Apply for AAI Nagpur Graduate & Diploma Apprentice 2026 on NATS
- Notification PDF: Download AAI Graduate/Diploma Apprentice 2026-27 official PDF
What Posts Are Available?
Eight one-year apprenticeship seats are listed for DBAI Airport, Nagpur. HR has the only multi-seat graduate line (2). Every engineering line is a single seat, so percentage shortlisting will be tight.
Seats are training slots, not regular AAI vacancies. There is no obligation of absorption after the year ends. Convert CGPA using your university/AICTE formula before you apply; AAI will not do that conversion for you. Use our CGPA to Percentage Calculator for an indicative figure. This calculator provides an indicative estimate. Use the conversion method specified in the notification — the official formula prevails.
Your qualifying-exam percentage matters before the interview
There is no written test in this engagement. Shortlisting is based on marks in the Degree/Diploma. Interview and certificate checks come only after that shortlist. A low percentage can keep you off the email list even if you prepare well for the interaction.
| Post Name | Seats | Qualification | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Civil) | 1 | B.E./B.Tech (Civil), AICTE full-time | ₹15,000/month |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electrical) | 1 | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical), AICTE full-time | ₹15,000/month |
| Graduate Apprentice (HR) | 2 | Degree in any stream + computer & administrative work | ₹15,000/month |
| Graduate Apprentice (Finance) | 1 | B.Com or BBA | ₹15,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice (Civil) | 1 | Diploma (Civil), AICTE full-time 3-year | ₹12,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice (Electrical) | 1 | Diploma (Electrical / Electronics) | ₹12,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical) | 1 | Diploma (Mechanical) | ₹12,000/month |
Total: 8 seats (5 graduate + 3 diploma). Figures are tentative.
✅ Confirmed: one-year NATS apprenticeship, Nagpur airport training location, establishment WMHMCC000058, no application fee, domicile filter for Nagpur / nearby Maharashtra. ❓ Not specified in the Nagpur-facing write-up: post-wise UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS grid. Verify category claim from the official PDF before assuming a reserved seat.
Eligibility – Education, Age & Domicile
Engineering graduate seats need a full-time four-year B.E./B. Tech in the named branch from an AICTE-recognised institute. Diploma seats need a full-time three-year diploma in the named branch.
HR accepts a degree in any stream if you can show computer and administrative work knowledge. Finance is limited to B.Com or BBA. Minimum aggregate is 50% for UR/OBC and 45% for SC/ST (or equivalent CGPA).
Passing window: on or after 01 April 2022, and not more than five years from passing as on the joining date. Indian nationals who are domicile of Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur, are eligible.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Minimum | Maximum (as on 31 July 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18 years | 26 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 years | 29 years |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 31 years |
| PwBD | 18 years | 31 years |
Examples: ✅ A 25-year-old UR candidate born on 01 August 2000 — eligible (within the 26-year limit as on 31 July 2026). ❌ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 31 July 1999 — not eligible (exceeds the maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
If reserved-category candidates are not available, AAI may fill those seats from other reserved categories or from UR, as stated in the notice.
What Is the Stipend? – AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026
| Training line | Monthly stipend | AAI share | Government share (via BOAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 | ₹8,850 | ₹6,150 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 | ₹6,550 | ₹5,450 |
This is a training stipend, not 7th CPC pay and not an AAI regular salary. No DA, HRA or NPS attaches to these figures in the engagement notice.
Stipend is payable subject to attendance, applicable rules and successful continuation of training. Government share is routed through BOAT; delays can happen if bank details or portal KYC on NATS are incomplete.
Indicative annual cash: about ₹1.80 lakh for graduate seats and ₹1.44 lakh for diploma seats, before any statutory deduction that may apply to your total income. Hostel, canteen or transport is not guaranteed in the notice.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee for any category. Do not pay anyone who calls or messages offering an AAI Nagpur “form fee” or “NATS verification charge.”
How to Apply?
Applications are online only through BOAT / NATS 2.0. Email, speed post or the AAI homepage is not an application.
Establishment code (use this on NATS): WMHMCC000058 — Airports Authority of India, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur.
| Category | First registration | Final application |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in) | Apply to establishment WMHMCC000058 |
| Diploma / Technician Apprentice | NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in) | Apply to establishment WMHMCC000058 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | Not part of this notice | Do not use NAPS for these graduate/diploma seats |
- Open NATS 2.0 student registration (alternate student form: moenats.aicte-india.org student register).
- Register as a Student and complete enrolment as per the Student Registration Manual on the portal.
- Wait for BOAT document verification on the portal. An unverified profile will not move.
- After verification, search AAI / establishment WMHMCC000058 and apply under one desired trade only.
- Keep photo and signature within portal size limits. Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before upload.
- Save the NATS acknowledgement. The NATS enrolment number is not an AAI appointment letter.
NATS registration alone is not the final application. You must apply against the AAI Nagpur advertisement on your dashboard. Trade Apprentice (ITI) seats, if any, elsewhere in AAI use NAPS. These graduate and diploma seats use NATS only.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying in two disciplines. The notice says candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered.
- Stopping after NATS enrolment and never applying to WMHMCC000058.
- Using NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for these Degree/Diploma seats.
- Uploading CGPA without converting to percentage as per your university/AICTE rule.
- Assuming a degree passed in 2021 is valid. The passing window starts 01 April 2022.
एएआई नागपूर विमानतळ अपरेंटिस भरती 2026 – 8 पदवी व डिप्लोमा प्रशिक्षण जागांसाठी ऑनलाइन अर्ज
भारतीय विमानतळ प्राधिकरण डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर आंतरराष्ट्रीय विमानतळ, नागपूर येथे २०२६-२७ साठी पदवी व डिप्लोमा अपरेंटिस प्रशिक्षण जागा भरते आहे. एकूण ८ प्रशिक्षण जागा आहेत. अर्ज फक्त NATS 2.0 पोर्टलवर २८ ऑगस्ट ते ३० सप्टेंबर २०२६ या कालावधीत स्वीकारले जातात. अर्ज फी नाही. ही नियमित सरकारी नोकरी नाही; एक वर्षाचे प्रशिक्षण आहे.
कोण अर्ज करू शकतो? नागपूर किंवा जवळच्या परिसरातील महाराष्ट्र अधिवास आवश्यक आहे. सिव्हिल किंवा इलेक्ट्रिकल बी.ई./बी.टेक, एचआरसाठी कोणत्याही शाखेतील पदवी व संगणक ज्ञान, फायनान्ससाठी बी.कॉम किंवा बीबीए, आणि डिप्लोमा सिव्हिल / इलेक्ट्रिकल-इलेक्ट्रॉनिक्स / मेकॅनिकल पात्र आहे. किमान गुण सामान्य/ओबीसी ५० टक्के, एससी/एसटी ४५ टक्के. पदवी किंवा डिप्लोमा १ एप्रिल २०२२ रोजी किंवा त्यानंतर उत्तीर्ण असावे. वय ३१ जुलै २०२६ रोजी १८ ते २६ वर्षे; आरक्षित प्रवर्गांना नियमानुसार सूट.
स्टायपेंड व निवड कशी आहे? पदवी अपरेंटिसला दरमहा ₹१५,००० व डिप्लोमा अपरेंटिसला ₹१२,००० मिळतात. लेखी परीक्षा नाही. पात्रता परीक्षेतील टक्केवारीने शॉर्टलिस्ट होते. त्यानंतर ईमेलने मुलाखत व कागदपत्र तपासणी होते. रुजू होताना वैद्यकीय फिटनेस व पोलिस व्हेरिफिकेशन लागते. प्रशिक्षणानंतर कायम नोकरीची हमी नाही.
अर्ज कसा करायचा? nats.education.gov.in वर विद्यार्थी म्हणून नोंदणी करा. BOAT पडताळणीनंतर Establishment No. WMHMCC000058 शोधून एकाच शाखेसाठी अर्ज करा. दोन शाखांना अर्ज केल्यास अर्ज बाद होतो. अधिक माहिती AAI भरती पानावर पाहा.
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is a chain of stages, not “marks equal appointment.”
- Portal check: Only NATS applications to establishment WMHMCC000058 are considered.
- Merit shortlist: Percentage of marks in the qualifying Degree/Diploma.
- Interview/document verification: Shortlisted names are called on the registered email ID only.
- Final offer of apprenticeship: Subject to certificate check, reservation rules where applicable, and availability of the seat.
- Joining conditions: Medical fitness certificate from a Gazetted Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking, plus police verification from the local area of residence.
- Contract on NATS: Training starts after the apprenticeship contract is generated on the portal.
No separate written exam is mentioned in the current notice. Interview/DV still happens after shortlisting. Ties, if any, will be resolved as per the procedure prescribed in the notification.
Why Does AAI Nagpur Airport Matter?
Airports Authority of India runs civil aviation infrastructure and air navigation services for the Government of India. Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is the operational campus where these eight apprentices will train in engineering, HR or finance support functions.
Candidates search “AAI Nagpur apprentice”, “NATS AAI establishment WMHMCC000058” and “Nagpur airport bharti stipend” because the location is specific and the portal code is easy to miss. AAI is a known Miniratna aviation PSU, which is why the certificate after one year carries more weight than an unregistered private internship.
The honest limit is absorption. Completing this apprenticeship does not create a right to regular AAI employment. See the AAI organisation page, aviation sector jobs and Maharashtra government job updates for related openings.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compare this with other live AAI regional apprentice cycles (Western Region’s larger graduate/diploma grid, Northern Region’s bigger mixed graduate-diploma-ITI drive) and with POWERGRID WR-I apprenticeship seats around Nagpur. Those drives may offer more seats, but they are not the same airport floor. This notice is useful if you specifically want DBAI Airport, Nagpur exposure through NATS.
Best fit: Fresh B.E./B. Tech, Diploma, B.Com or BBA holders from Nagpur and nearby Maharashtra who passed in or after April 2022, have a clean percentage, and want one structured year inside a central aviation PSU without paying a fee.
Skip this if you need permanence. Candidates chasing absorption, those already trained as apprentices, and applicants from outside the Nagpur domicile belt will waste a NATS application here.
Practical tip: Register on NATS first, finish BOAT verification, then apply once to establishment WMHMCC000058 in a single trade. Screenshot the dashboard application. Two trades = rejected file.
Also Read: TIFR Mumbai Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 10 ITI Training Seats
What Documents Are Required?
Keep scanned copies ready for NATS and originals for interview/DV:
- NATS profile and enrolment proof
- Degree/Diploma marksheets and passing certificate (or final-year proof if still awaiting result)
- CGPA-to-percentage conversion as per university/AICTE rule
- Date of birth proof (Class 10 certificate)
- Maharashtra domicile / Nagpur-area residence proof
- Caste / OBC-NCL / PwBD certificate in the prescribed format, if claiming reservation
- Aadhaar, PAN and bank details as required on NATS
- Passport-size photograph and signature as per portal size
- At joining: medical fitness from a Gazetted Government Medical Officer / Government Undertaking Medical Officer
- At joining: police verification from the local area of residence
Serving government employees, if any, should keep NOC ready for production when asked at verification or joining. The notice does not treat prior NOC upload as a substitute for NATS application.
Service Conditions
Training is for one year under the Apprentices Act. You are an apprentice, not an AAI employee. Conduct, attendance and safety rules of the airport apply.
There is no automatic claim to regular appointment after the Certificate of Proficiency. Outside paid work during training usually needs prior permission. Stipend continues only while the contract and attendance remain valid.
What Happens After Selection?
- AAI / BOAT shortlists on qualifying percentage and emails the interview or document-verification slot.
- You attend DV with originals. Any mismatch in marks, passing year or domicile can drop the candidature.
- After clearance, you submit medical fitness and police verification at joining.
- The apprenticeship contract is created on NATS 2.0 against establishment WMHMCC000058.
- One-year training starts at DBAI Airport, Nagpur, in the allotted discipline (airside/landside engineering support, HR desk work or finance desk work, as assigned).
- On successful completion, you receive the apprenticeship proficiency certificate through the portal route. Regular AAI recruitment, if you want it later, is a separate notification.
Based on similar AAI airport apprentice cycles, expect several weeks between the last date and joining, not an instant campus offer.
Contact & Helpline
- AAI Western Region recruitment queries: recttcellwr@aai.aero
- Nagpur airport enquiry number cited with this engagement: 0712-2807531
- BOAT Western Region, Mumbai (NATS portal issues): +91-22-24055635 / 24053682
- Student toll-free (BOAT): 1800-222-060
- Careers page: aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment
- Apply portal: nats.education.gov.in
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over the phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply on NATS 2.0 | Apply for AAI Nagpur Graduate & Diploma Apprentice 2026 on NATS |
| Alternate student registration | NATS student register form (moenats.aicte-india.org) |
| Notification PDF | Download the AAI Graduate/Diploma Apprentice 2026-27 official PDF |
| Official careers page | Visit the AAI recruitment page for current openings |
| Establishment code | WMHMCC000058 (search this on NATS after BOAT verification) |
FAQs – AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026
What is the last date to apply for AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026?
30 September 2026. Applications go only through NATS 2.0. Late portal entries are not accepted. No extension had been announced as of 07 September 2026. Finish BOAT verification early, so the last-day rush does not block WMHMCC000058.
What is the age limit for AAI Nagpur Apprentice?
18 to 26 years as on 31 July 2026 for UR. OBC (NCL) gets 3 years (29). SC/ST and PwBD get 5 years (31). Minimum age is 18. Check your date of birth against 31 July 2026 before paying time on NATS documents.
Is there an exam for AAI Nagpur Apprentice, or is it interview-based?
No written exam is mentioned. Shortlisting uses Degree/Diploma percentage. Shortlisted candidates get an interview or document verification via email. Joining still requires medical fitness and police verification. Marks decide who reaches the interview.
What is the stipend for AAI Nagpur Apprentice?
₹15,000 per month for graduate apprentices (AAI ₹8,850 + BOAT/government ₹6,150) and ₹12,000 for diploma apprentices (AAI ₹6,550 + government ₹5,450). This is a training stipend, not a regular AAI salary. Payment depends on attendance and a live NATS contract.
Can final-year students apply for AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026?
Yes, students awaiting final-year results may apply, subject to producing the qualifying certificate later as required at joining. If you cannot produce the Degree/Diploma when asked, the seat will not be held. Safer to apply only if the result will be in hand before joining.
Is AAI Nagpur Apprentice a permanent government job?
No. This is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act. You are not an AAI employee. Completion does not guarantee regular appointment, NPS or promotion. Treat the year as structured airport training plus a BOAT/NATS certificate.
Can candidates from other states apply for this recruitment?
No. The Nagpur engagement is limited to Maharashtra domicile from Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur. Other-state candidates should look at the AAI regional apprentice notice that matches their home state instead of this airport list.
Where will I be posted if selected?
Training is at Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur. This notice does not offer a posting-preference form for other AAI airports. Daily work follows the allotted discipline: Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, HR or Finance support at that airport.
Will I get a permanent job after AAI apprenticeship?
No. AAI states there is no obligation to offer regular employment after training. Some apprentices later clear separate AAI Junior Executive or other PSU exams. That is a new competition, not an extension of this contract.
What is the stipend for airport apprentices in public sector units?
At AAI Nagpur, graduate apprentices get ₹15,000 a month and diploma apprentices get ₹12,000 a month, with a government share through BOAT. Other aviation or power PSUs publish their own NATS/NAPS rates. Always read the establishment’s stipend table, not a generic “PSU apprentice salary” figure.
Is oil-and-aviation PSU apprenticeship worth it for diploma holders?
Worth knowing before you apply: the year builds site discipline and a NATS certificate, but the cash is a stipend, and there is no absorption promise. For a Nagpur diploma holder who needs airport exposure and can live on ₹12,000, it is useful. If you need a regular wage now, skip it.
How do I apply on NATS for a PSU apprenticeship?
Register as a student at nats.education.gov.in, complete BOAT verification, then apply to the employer’s establishment ID. For this airport, the code is WMHMCC000058. Portal enrolment without that second click is an incomplete application.
What documents are needed for airport apprentice document verification?
Degree or Diploma marksheets, passing proof, domicile, category certificate if claimed, ID, NATS profile, and later medical plus police verification. Carry originals plus copies. Percentage must match the conversion rule printed by your university.
Pre-Apprenticeship Checklist – Before You Apply
- You meet age (18–26 as on 31 July 2026) and education rules, including the 01 April 2022 passing window.
- You understand this is a one-year contractual apprenticeship with no automatic permanent claim after completion.
- You are ready for hands-on training in Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, HR or Finance at Nagpur airport.
- You understand the stipend (₹15,000 graduate / ₹12,000 diploma) is attendance-linked.
- You will register on NATS, get BOAT verification, and apply only once to WMHMCC000058.
📄 Source: Official notification released by the Airports Authority of India for Graduate/Diploma Apprentice engagement 2026-27. All details below are sourced from the AAI official notification PDF and the NATS application process named in that notice.
