Vacancies: 205 · Posts: 3 categories · Type: Apprenticeship (Training) · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil · Apply: 15 August–16 September 2026 · Stipend: ₹9,600–15,000/month · Selection: Merit + DV + Medical · Location: Northern Region Airports
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule-A Miniratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has opened 205 apprenticeship seats for 2026-27 at its Northern Region Headquarters and airports. The drive covers Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade apprentices across engineering and support trades. Applications close on 16 September 2026 on the NATS and NAPS portals.
Candidates who passed their degree, diploma or ITI in 2024 or later and hold domicile in the notified Northern states and UTs can apply. Training lasts one year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There is no assurance of regular employment after completion.
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This cycle offers practical exposure at operational airports and AAI offices without any application fee. Seat allocation is final, and posting preference is limited.
Who Should Apply?
- B.E./B. Tech (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, CS/IT, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance, Architecture, Mechanical/Automobile) or BCA/B.Com passed in 2024 or later → Graduate Apprentice – 80 posts
- 3-year Diploma in the same engineering streams passed in 2024 or later → Diploma Apprentice – 65 posts
- ITI/NCVT in COPA/Stenography or Computer Hardware & Networking → ITI Trade Apprentice – 60 posts
Only Indian nationals domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand are eligible.
Who cannot apply:
- Candidates who have already completed or terminated an apprenticeship midway
- Those currently pursuing an apprenticeship elsewhere or in AAI at the same qualification level
- Anyone with one year or more of job/apprenticeship experience after acquiring the essential qualification
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD applies as per Government of India guidelines.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification / Application Start | 15 August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16 September 2026 |
| Age Reckoned As On | 16 September 2026 |
| Document Verification | To be intimated by email |
| Training Commencement | After contract signing |
No extension has been announced. Submit well before the last date to avoid portal congestion.
Quick Overview – AAI NR Apprentice 2026
- Organisation: Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Northern Region)
- Notification No.: 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
- Sector: Civil Aviation / Airport Infrastructure
- Total Vacancies: 205 (tentative)
- Job Type: Apprenticeship Training (1 year)
- Job Location: Northern Region airports and AAI offices (Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, HP, J&K, Ladakh, MP, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh)
- Official Website: aai.aero
- Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma): NATS Portal – Search NDLSWC000002
- Apply Online (ITI): NAPS Portal – Search E05200700101
- Last Date: 16 September 2026
- Notification PDF: Download AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27 Notification PDF
What Posts Are Available? – AAI Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
AAI Northern Region has distributed 205 seats across three apprentice categories. Civil and Electrical dominate the engineering seats, while COPA/Stenography accounts for the bulk of ITI posts. Allocation across 40+ airports and offices is final; candidates cannot request a change of station.
Graduate Apprentice – 80 posts
| Discipline | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 | B.E./B.Tech (Civil) |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 | B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) |
| Electronics | 10 | B.E./B.Tech (Electronics) |
| Computer Science / IT | 15 | B.E./B.Tech (CS/IT) |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance | 5 | B.E./B.Tech (relevant) |
| Architecture | 5 | B.Arch / B.E. Architecture |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 10 | B.E./B.Tech (Mech/Auto) |
| BCA / B.Com | 10 | BCA or B.Com |
Diploma Apprentice – 65 posts
| Discipline | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 17 | 3-year Diploma (Civil) |
| Electrical Engineering | 15 | 3-year Diploma (Electrical) |
| Electronics | 11 | 3-year Diploma (Electronics) |
| Computer Science / IT | 7 | 3-year Diploma (CS/IT) |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance | 4 | 3-year Diploma (relevant) |
| Architecture | 5 | 3-year Diploma (Architecture) |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 6 | 3-year Diploma (Mech/Auto) |
ITI Trade Apprentice – 60 posts
| Trade | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| COPA / Stenography | 50 | ITI/NCVT (COPA or Steno) |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | 10 | ITI/NCVT (Hardware & Networking) |
All qualifications must be full-time regular courses recognised by AICTE / NCVT and passed in 2024 or later.
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Minimum | Maximum (as on 16 Sep 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18 years | 26 years |
| OBC | 18 years | 29 years |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 31 years |
| PwBD | 18 years | 36 years |
Relaxation follows Government of India guidelines.
Examples: ✅ A 25-year-old UR candidate born on 17 September 2000 — eligible (within the 26-year limit as on 16 September 2026). ❌ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 15 September 1999 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Stipend? – AAI NR Apprentice 2026
| Category | Monthly Stipend | Break-up |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 | AAI ₹8,850 + Govt (DBT) ₹6,150 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 | AAI ₹6,550 + Govt (DBT) ₹5,450 |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹9,600 | Fixed (paid by AAI) |
Stipend is paid monthly into the apprentice’s bank account. No other allowances or HRA are payable. The amount is indicative and governed by the Apprentices Act and current DBT rates. Use our Income Tax Calculator if your total income attracts TDS.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee is charged for any category.
How to Apply?
- Graduate / Diploma candidates: Register on nats.education.gov.in as a student. Complete profile (Aadhaar e-KYC / DigiLocker recommended). Search for the establishment Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002) and apply.
- ITI candidates: Register on apprenticeshipindia.org. Search establishment E05200700101 and apply.
- Upload degree/diploma/ITI certificate, mark sheets, domicile proof and photograph in the prescribed format.
- Apply for only one discipline. Multiple applications lead to rejection.
- Keep the application acknowledgement and registered email active for further communication.
Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading documents.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one discipline (automatic rejection).
- Searching the wrong establishment code on NATS/NAPS — use NDLSWC000002 (NATS) or E05200700101 (NAPS) exactly.
- Uploading incomplete mark sheets or provisional certificates without the final result.
- Using a domicile certificate of a non-notified state.
- Waiting till the last day — portal traffic peaks near 16 September.
AAI उत्तरी क्षेत्र अपरेंटिस भर्ती 2026 – 205 पदों के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन
भारतीय विमानपत्तन प्राधिकरण (एएआई) के उत्तरी क्षेत्रीय मुख्यालय ने 2026-27 के लिए 205 अपरेंटिस पदों की अधिसूचना जारी की है। अंतिम तिथि 16 सितंबर 2026 है। यह एक वर्ष का प्रशिक्षण है और नियमित नौकरी की गारंटी नहीं है।
कौन आवेदन कर सकता है? 2024 या उसके बाद पास किए गए बी.ई./बी.टेक, डिप्लोमा या आईटीआई वाले उम्मीदवार पात्र हैं। केवल चंडीगढ़, दिल्ली, हरियाणा, हिमाचल प्रदेश, जम्मू-कश्मीर, लद्दाख, मध्य प्रदेश, पंजाब, राजस्थान, उत्तर प्रदेश और उत्तराखंड के निवासी आवेदन कर सकते हैं। आयु सीमा 18 से 26 वर्ष (16 सितंबर 2026 को) है।
वेतन और चयन क्या हैं? ग्रेजुएट को ₹15,000, डिप्लोमा को ₹12,000 और आईटीआई को ₹9,600 प्रति माह स्टाइपेंड मिलेगा। चयन योग्यता परीक्षा के अंकों की मेरिट के आधार पर होगा। लिखित परीक्षा नहीं है। दस्तावेज सत्यापन और मेडिकल फिटनेस अनिवार्य हैं।
आवेदन कैसे करें? ग्रेजुएट/डिप्लोमा उम्मीदवार nats.education.gov.in पर एनडीएलएसडब्ल्यूसी000002 कोड से आवेदन करें। आईटीआई उम्मीदवार apprenticeshipindia.org पर ई05200700101 कोड से आवेदन करें। कोई आवेदन शुल्क नहीं है। केवल एक ही ट्रेड/डिसिप्लिन के लिए आवेदन करें।
अधिक जानकारी और अधिसूचना पीडीएफ aai.aero पर उपलब्ध है।
How Are Candidates Selected?
Selection is purely merit-based. No written examination is conducted.
- Shortlisting on the percentage of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI (CGPA converted as per university/board norms).
- Tie-breaker: older candidate preferred; if still tied, earlier date of passing.
- Document verification and certificate scrutiny (intimated by email only).
- Medical fitness certificate from a Government Medical Officer or Government Undertaking at the time of joining.
Reservation is applied as per Government of India rules. Final engagement is subject to verification of all original documents and medical fitness. Management’s decision is final.
Why Does AAI Northern Region Matter?
Airports Authority of India manages civil aviation infrastructure across the country and is a Schedule-A Miniratna PSU under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. The Northern Region covers high-traffic airports including Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, Srinagar, Leh and many smaller stations.
Apprentices gain hands-on exposure to airport operations, engineering maintenance, airside works and administrative systems. The training is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 and carries a national apprenticeship certificate. One clear limitation is the absence of any absorption guarantee into regular AAI service after the one year.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
AAI NR’s 205-seat drive sits alongside similar apprenticeship notifications from other AAI regions (Eastern, Western, North-Eastern). Compared with the recent AAI NER 95-seat notification, the Northern Region offers more seats and a wider range of engineering streams, including Architecture and Aeronautical. It is closer in scale to the older NR cycles that routinely crossed 130–200 seats.
Best fit: Fresh 2024–2026 engineering or ITI pass-outs from the listed Northern states who want one year of structured airport exposure and a government-recognised apprenticeship certificate without paying any fee.
Who should skip: Candidates who already have one year of work experience after graduation, those who completed an earlier apprenticeship, or anyone expecting a permanent AAI job after training. Also skip if you cannot accept posting at any of the 40+ listed stations.
Practical tip: Register on the correct portal and save the exact establishment codes (NDLSWC000002 / E05200700101) before the last week of applications. Portal search failures are the most common reason eligible candidates miss the cut-off.
What Documents Are Required?
- Degree / Diploma / ITI certificate and mark sheets (all semesters)
- Proof of date of birth (10th certificate)
- Domicile certificate of a notified Northern state/UT
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) if claiming reservation
- Aadhaar and active bank account details
- Medical fitness certificate (at joining stage)
- Recent passport-size photographs
All documents must be self-attested and uploaded in the format prescribed on the portal.
What Happens After Selection?
- Shortlisted candidates receive an email for document verification.
- Original documents are scrutinised at the designated AAI location.
- A medical fitness certificate is submitted.
- Apprenticeship contract is signed digitally on the NATS/NAPS portal.
- Training begins at the allotted airport or office for exactly 12 months.
- On successful completion, the candidate receives the National Apprenticeship Certificate. No automatic regular appointment follows.
Training location once allotted cannot be changed. No TA/DA is paid for verification or joining.
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Contact & Helpline
Recruitment-specific contact details are not published in the notification. All communication is through the registered email ID on the NATS/NAPS portal. For portal-related issues, use the helpdesk links available on nats.education.gov.in and apprenticeshipindia.org.
⚠️ Contact details sourced from the official notification/website. Verify before contacting. NEVER pay any money over phone or to any person claiming to offer job assistance. Report fraud to cybercrime.gov.in.
Important Links – AAI NR Apprentice 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27 Notification PDF |
| Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma) | NATS Portal – Search NDLSWC000002 |
| Apply Online (ITI Trade) | NAPS Portal – Search E05200700101 |
| Official Website | AAI Careers / Recruitment Page |
FAQs – AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for AAI NR Apprentice 2026?
A: 16 September 2026. Late applications are not accepted, and no extension has been announced as of 15 August 2026.
Q2: What is the age limit for AAI NR Apprentice?
A: 18 to 26 years as of 16 September 2026 for unreserved candidates. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST 5 years, and PwBD 10 years relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Q3: Is there an exam for AAI NR Apprentice, or is it interview-based?
A: No written exam. Selection is purely on the merit of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI, followed by document verification and medical fitness.
Q4: What is the stipend of AAI NR Apprentice?
A: Graduate apprentices receive ₹15,000 per month, Diploma ₹12,000 and ITI Trade ₹9,600. The amount is a training stipend, not a regular salary.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for AAI NR 2026?
A: No. Only candidates who have already passed the required degree, diploma or ITI in 2024 or later are eligible.
Q6: Is AAI NR Apprentice a permanent government job?
A: No. This is a one-year apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Completion does not guarantee regular employment in AAI.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for AAI NR recruitment?
A: No. Only candidates domiciled in the listed Northern states and UTs (Delhi, UP, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, HP, J&K, Ladakh, MP, Uttarakhand, Chandigarh) are eligible.
Q8: Where will I be posted if I get selected for AAI NR Apprentice?
A: At any of the 40+ Northern Region airports or AAI offices listed in the notification. Posting is final, and no change requests are entertained.
Q9: Will I get a permanent job after AAI apprenticeship?
A: No. AAI explicitly states there is no obligation to offer regular employment after the one-year training period ends.
Q10: Is the AAI NR apprenticeship worth doing for engineering graduates?
A: Yes, for candidates seeking airport-domain exposure and a national certificate without a fee. The trade-off is the fixed one-year duration and no absorption guarantee.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this apprenticeship?
A: Here’s the catch — the stipend is modest, the posting can be at remote stations, and there is zero assurance of a regular AAI job after training ends.
Q12: Do I need a GATE score for AAI NR Apprentice?
A: No. Selection is based only on marks in the qualifying degree or diploma. GATE is not required.
Q13: How much do oil and airport PSU apprentices typically earn?
A: Most central PSU apprentices under the Apprentices Act currently receive ₹9,000–15,000 per month depending on Graduate, Diploma or ITI category, matching the rates offered by AAI.
Pre-Apprenticeship Checklist – Before You Apply
- You meet the age and educational criteria as of 16 September 2026.
- You understand this is a contractual apprenticeship of 12 months with no automatic permanent claim after completion.
- You are ready for hands-on training at any Northern Region airport or office.
- You understand the stipend (₹9,600–15,000) and can plan accordingly.
- You are prepared to maintain attendance and discipline as per the Apprentices Act, 1961.
📄 Source: Official notification released by Airports Authority of India (Northern Region) under Advt. No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR. All details sourced from the AAI NR official notification PDF.
