Vacancies: 38 · Posts: 12 · Type: Apprenticeship · Mode: Online · Fee: Nil · Apply: 21 Jul–24 Aug 2026 · Stipend: ₹9,600–15,000/month · Selection: Merit + Interview · Location: Kolkata
Fresh engineering graduates and diploma holders from West Bengal now have direct entry into airport operations training. Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has opened 38 one-year apprenticeship seats at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata for 2026-27.
The drive covers Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade apprentices across Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, IT, Technical and COPA streams. Applications run online through the NATS and NAPS portals from 21 July to 24 August 2026. Only West Bengal domicile candidates who passed in 2022 or later can apply.
This is pure skill-building under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There is no permanent job guarantee at the end, but the exposure at India’s busiest eastern gateway airport is valuable for future aviation and PSU roles.
Also Read: AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 140 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Posts
Who Should Apply?
- B.E./B. Tech (Civil) passed 2022 or later → Graduate Apprentice (Civil) – 4 posts
- Diploma (Civil) passed 2022 or later → Diploma Apprentice (Civil) – 5 posts
- B.E./B. Tech (Electrical) passed 2022 or later → Graduate Apprentice (Electrical) – 5 posts
- Diploma (Electrical) passed 2022 or later → Diploma Apprentice (Electrical) – 6 posts
- ITI (Electrical) passed 2022 or later → ITI Trade Apprentice (Electrical) – 2 posts
- B.E./B. Tech (Electronics & Communication) passed 2022 or later → Graduate Apprentice (ECE) – 3 posts
- Diploma (Electronics & Tele Communication) passed 2022 or later → Diploma Apprentice (ECE) – 3 posts
- ITI (Electronics & Mechanics) passed 2022 or later → ITI Trade Apprentice (Electronics & Mechanics) – 2 posts B.E./B.Tech (IT / Computer Science) passed 2022 or later → Graduate Apprentice (IT) – 4 posts
- B.E./B. Tech (relevant Technical stream) passed 2022 or later → Graduate Apprentice (Technical) – 1 post
- Diploma (relevant Technical stream) passed 2022 or later → Diploma Apprentice (Technical) – 1 post
- ITI (COPA) passed 2022 or later → ITI Trade Apprentice (COPA) – 2 posts
Only Indian nationals with West Bengal domicile are eligible. Candidates who have already completed one year or more of apprenticeship or job experience after qualification are not eligible.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 21 July 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 21 July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 24 August 2026 |
| Age Cut-off Date | 24 August 2026 |
| Training Duration | 1 Year |
Quick Overview – AAI NSCBI Kolkata Apprentice 2026
- Organisation: Airports Authority of India (AAI), NSCBI Airport, Kolkata
- Sector: Civil Aviation / Airport Infrastructure
- Notification Number: 1/2026/SC/Apprentice-Graduate/Diploma/ITI
- Job Location: NSCBI Airport, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Official Website: AAI official website
- Last Date: 24 August 2026
- Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma): Apply for AAI NSCBI Graduate & Diploma Apprentice 2026 on NATS
- Apply Online (ITI): Apply for AAI NSCBI ITI Trade Apprentice 2026 on NAPS
- Notification PDF: Download AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 PDF
What Posts Are Available? – AAI Vacancy & Eligibility 2026
Interpretation note: Electrical stream has the highest seats (13 combined). Civil follows with 9. IT and ECE offer solid Graduate options. COPA and Technical are limited but less competitive. All seats are at one location – NSCBI Airport Kolkata – so no zone preference headaches.
| Post Name | Vacancies | Qualification | Stipend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice – Civil | 4 | B.E./B. Tech (Civil) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹15,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice – Civil | 5 | Diploma (Civil) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹12,000/month |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electrical | 5 | B.E./B. Tech (Electrical) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹15,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electrical | 6 | Diploma (Electrical) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹12,000/month |
| ITI Trade Apprentice – Electrical | 2 | ITI/NCVT (Electrical), DGT, passed 2022 or later | ₹10,560/month |
| Graduate Apprentice – Electronics & Communication | 3 | B.E./B. Tech (ECE) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹15,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice – Electronics & Tele Communication | 3 | Diploma (Electronics & Tele Communication) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹12,000/month |
| ITI Trade Apprentice – Electronics & Mechanics | 2 | ITI/NCVT (Electronics & Mechanics), DGT, passed 2022 or later | ₹10,560/month |
| Graduate Apprentice – IT | 4 | B.E./B. Tech (IT / CS) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹15,000/month |
| Graduate Apprentice – Technical | 1 | B.E./B. Tech (relevant Technical stream) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹15,000/month |
| Diploma Apprentice – Technical | 1 | Diploma (relevant Technical stream) full-time regular, AICTE recognised, passed 2022 or later | ₹12,000/month |
| ITI Trade Apprentice – COPA | 2 | ITI/NCVT (COPA), DGT, passed 2022 or later | ₹9,600/month |
Total: 38 posts (tentative)
What Is the Age Limit?
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age (as on 24 August 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 18 years | 26 years |
| OBC | 18 years | 29 years |
| SC / ST | 18 years | 31 years |
| PwBD | 18 years | 36 years |
Examples: ✅ A 25-year-old UR candidate born on 25 August 2000 — eligible (within 26-year limit as on 24 August 2026). ❌ A 27-year-old UR candidate born on 23 August 1999 — not eligible (exceeds maximum age by 1 year).
Use our Age Eligibility Calculator to check instantly.
What Is the Stipend? – AAI NSCBI Apprentice 2026
| Category | Total Stipend | AAI Share | Govt Share (DBT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000/month | ₹8,850 | ₹6,150 |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000/month | ₹6,550 | ₹5,450 |
| ITI (Electrical / Electronics & Mechanics) | ₹10,560/month | ₹10,560 | — |
| ITI (COPA) | ₹9,600/month | ₹9,600 | — |
This is a training stipend under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not regular salary. No DA, HRA or other allowances. Stipend is credited monthly after attendance verification. Calculate any tax impact with our Income Tax Calculator if you have other income sources.
What Is the Application Fee?
No application fee for any category.
How to Apply?
- Graduate & Diploma candidates: Visit the NATS portal. Register as a student if not already done. Complete profile. Search establishment “Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52 (EWBPNC000002)” and apply.
- ITI Trade candidates: Visit the NAPS / Apprenticeship India portal. Register as a candidate. Search establishment “Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52 (E06161900020)” and apply.
- Upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates). Use our Photo & Signature Resizer before uploading.
- Submit and note the confirmation message: “Successfully applied for the training position.”
- Keep checking your registered email for shortlisting and interview call.
Applications through any other mode are rejected.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying with the wrong establishment code (EWBPNC000002 for Grad/Dip, E06161900020 for ITI).
- Submitting after already completing one year of apprenticeship or job experience.
- Using non-West Bengal domicile documents.
- Uploading unclear or oversized photo/signature that fails portal validation.
- Waiting till the last two days — portal load can spike near 24 August 2026.
এএআই এনএসসিবিআই বিমানবন্দর কলকাতা অ্যাপ্রেন্টিস ভর্তি ২০২৬ – ৩৮ পদের জন্য অনলাইন আবেদন
এয়ারপোর্টস অথরিটি অফ ইন্ডিয়া (এএআই) নেতাজি সুভাষ চন্দ্র বসু আন্তর্জাতিক বিমানবন্দরে ৩৮টি অ্যাপ্রেন্টিস পদের বিজ্ঞপ্তি প্রকাশ করেছে। আবেদনের শেষ তারিখ ২৪ আগস্ট ২০২৬। শুধুমাত্র পশ্চিমবঙ্গের স্থায়ী বাসিন্দা যোগ্য।
কে আবেদন করতে পারবেন? ২০২২ বা তার পর পাস করা সিভিল, ইলেকট্রিক্যাল, ইলেকট্রনিক্স, আইটি বা টেকনিক্যাল স্ট্রিমের বি.ই./বি.টেক, ডিপ্লোমা বা আইটিআই ধারীরা আবেদন করতে পারবেন। বয়স ১৮ থেকে ২৬ বছর (২৪ আগস্ট ২০২৬ অনুযায়ী)। ওবিসি/এসসি/এসটি/পিডব্লিউবিডির জন্য সরকারি নিয়ম অনুসারে ছাড় মিলবে।
স্টাইপেন্ড কত? গ্র্যাজুয়েট অ্যাপ্রেন্টিস পাবেন মাসে ১৫,০০০ টাকা। ডিপ্লোমা অ্যাপ্রেন্টিস পাবেন ১২,০০০ টাকা। আইটিআই ট্রেড অনুসারে ৯,৬০০ থেকে ১০,৫৬০ টাকা। এটি প্রশিক্ষণ ভাতা, স্থায়ী চাকরি নয়।
আবেদন কীভাবে করবেন? গ্র্যাজুয়েট ও ডিপ্লোমা প্রার্থীরা NATS পোর্টালে (nats.education.gov.in) EWBPNC000002 কোড দিয়ে আবেদন করুন। আইটিআই প্রার্থীরা NAPS পোর্টালে (apprenticeshipindia.org) E06161900020 কোড ব্যবহার করুন। বিস্তারিত তথ্য aai.aero-তে পাওয়া যাবে।
How Are Candidates Selected?
- Provisional shortlisting purely on percentage of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI.
- Shortlisted candidates receive an interview/document verification call on the registered email.
- Final selection after verification of certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer at the time of joining.
- No written examination. No TA/DA for interview.
Why Does Airports Authority of India Matter?
Airports Authority of India is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. It manages civil aviation infrastructure across India, including runways, terminals, air navigation services and passenger facilities. NSCBI Airport Kolkata is the primary international gateway for eastern India and handles significant domestic and international traffic.
Candidates search for AAI apprentice roles because the one-year training gives hands-on exposure to airport systems, electrical networks, IT infrastructure and civil maintenance that private colleges rarely provide. The stipend is higher than many other PSU apprenticeships. The honest downside is the complete absence of absorption guarantee — most apprentices return to the job market after the training year ends.
The SahisarkariJobs.in Analyst’s Take
Compared with the larger AAI Eastern Region Apprentice drive (140 seats across multiple airports) released around the same period, the NSCBI-only notification is smaller but location-specific. Candidates who want to stay in Kolkata and avoid multi-airport posting uncertainty will prefer this over the regional drive.
Best fit: Fresh B.E./B. Tech or Diploma holders from West Bengal who passed in 2022-2025, live in or near Kolkata, and want structured airport exposure without exam pressure.
Who should skip: Anyone who has already done one year of apprenticeship or job experience after qualification. Also candidates looking for permanent absorption or a higher stipend (some other PSUs offer ₹18,000+ for graduates).
Practical tip: Complete your NATS/NAPS profile and upload clear scanned certificates at least 10 days before the deadline. Use the exact establishment codes given above — wrong code means your application never reaches the Airport Director’s office.
What Documents Are Required?
- Matriculation / 10th certificate (for age proof)
- Degree / Diploma / ITI mark sheets and certificates
- West Bengal domicile certificate
- Caste certificate (if claiming reservation)
- PwBD certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph and signature
- Aadhaar / valid photo ID
- Medical Fitness Certificate (at joining stage)
What Happens After Selection?
- You receive provisional selection intimation on registered email.
- Appear for document verification and interview at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata on the scheduled date.
- Submit original certificates and Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer.
- On successful verification, you are engaged as an apprentice for exactly one year.
- Training starts under the concerned department (Civil / Electrical / ECE / IT etc.) at NSCBI Airport.
- Monthly stipend is credited after attendance. At the end of one year, you receive the Apprenticeship Certificate. No automatic permanent employment follows.
Contact & Helpline
Recruitment-specific contact details are not published in the current notification. For queries related to the NATS/NAPS application, use the helpdesk available on the respective portals. For general AAI information, visit the official website.
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Important Links – AAI NSCBI Apprentice 2026
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Notification PDF | Download AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 PDF |
| Apply Online (Graduate/Diploma) | Apply for AAI NSCBI Graduate & Diploma Apprentice 2026 on NATS |
| Apply Online (ITI Trade) | Apply for AAI NSCBI ITI Trade Apprentice 2026 on NAPS |
| Official Website | Visit the AAI official website |
FAQs – AAI NSCBI Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1: What is the last date to apply for AAI NSCBI Apprentice 2026?
A: 24 August 2026. Late applications are not accepted, and no extension has been announced as of 28 July 2026.
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Q2: What is the age limit for AAI NSCBI Apprentice?
A: 18 to 26 years as on 24 August 2026 for UR. OBC gets 3 years, SC/ST gets 5 years, and PwBD gets 10 years relaxation as per Government of India rules.
Q3: Is there an exam for AAI NSCBI Apprentice, or is it interview-based?
A: No written exam. Selection is based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying degree/diploma/ITI, followed by an interview and document verification.
Q4: What is the stipend of AAI NSCBI Apprentice?
A: Graduate apprentices get ₹15,000 per month, Diploma ₹12,000, ITI Electrical/Electronics ₹10,560 and COPA ₹9,600. This is a training stipend only.
Q5: Can final-year students or result-awaited candidates apply for AAI NSCBI 2026?
A: No. You must have passed the degree, diploma or ITI in 2022 or later and possess the final certificate.
Q6: Is AAI NSCBI Apprentice a permanent government job?
A: No. This is a one-year contractual apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961. There is no claim for permanent absorption after completion.
Q7: Can candidates from other states apply for AAI NSCBI recruitment?
A: No. Only Indian nationals with West Bengal domicile are eligible.
Q8: Where will I be posted if I get selected for AAI NSCBI Apprentice?
A: Only at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata. No other location is mentioned.
Q9: Will I get a permanent job after AAI NSCBI apprenticeship?
A: No. Completion of the one-year training does not guarantee permanent employment in AAI or any other organisation.
Q10: Is ITI mandatory for AAI NSCBI apprenticeship?
A: Only for the six ITI Trade seats (Electrical, Electronics & Mechanics, COPA). Graduate and Diploma seats require an engineering degree or diploma.
Q11: What are the disadvantages of this apprenticeship?
A: Here’s the catch — the stipend is fixed with no DA or HRA, and there is zero absorption guarantee. After one year, you are back in the job market with only the certificate.
Q12: Is airport apprenticeship worth it for engineering graduates?
A: Yes, for those who want hands-on exposure to live airport systems in Civil, Electrical or IT domains. The experience helps in future aviation and PSU interviews more than a pure classroom degree.
Q13: How much do airport apprentices earn in India?
A: Most AAI and airport operator apprenticeships pay between ₹9,000 and ₹15,000 per month depending on Graduate, Diploma or ITI level. Higher rates are rare outside specialised technical trades.
Pre-Apprenticeship Checklist – Before You Apply
- You meet the age and educational criteria as of 24 August 2026.
- You understand this is a contractual apprenticeship with a duration of 1 year and no automatic permanent claim after completion.
- You are ready for hands-on training and practical skill development in the chosen trade at NSCBI Airport.
- You understand the stipend amount (₹9,600–15,000) and can plan accordingly.
- You are prepared to maintain attendance and discipline as per the Apprentices Act, 1961 norms.
📄 Source: Official notification released by AAI on 21 July 2026. All details sourced from the AAI official notification PDF.
