Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), New Delhi, has invited applications for engagement of 205 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. Eligible candidates domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand can apply online through the NATS or Apprenticeship India portal on or before 16.09.2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Graduate, Diploma (Technical) & ITI Trade Apprentices — Civil Engg., Electrical Engg., Electronics, Computer Science/IT, Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance, Architecture, Mechanical/Automobile (Graduate & Diploma); BCA/B.Com (Graduate); COPA/Steno & Computer Hardware & Networking (ITI Trade) |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region), New Delhi |
| Location | Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand (domicile-restricted; training at various Northern Region airports/offices) |
| Total Vacancies | 205 (Graduate Apprentices: 80, Diploma/Technical Apprentices: 65, ITI Trade Apprentices: 60) |
| Qualification | Full-time 4-year Engineering Degree or 3-year Diploma (AICTE-recognized) in the listed streams, OR ITI/NCVT certificate in the listed trades — passed in 2024 or after |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years as on 16.09.2026 |
| Selection Process | Merit list (qualifying-exam %) → Document Verification → Interview/Certificate Verification → Medical Fitness → Engagement |
| Pay Scale | Monthly stipend of Rs. 9,600 to Rs. 15,000 depending on category (Graduate/Diploma/ITI Trade) |
| How to Apply | Apply online only — NATS portal for Graduate/Diploma, Apprenticeship India portal for ITI Trade |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | nats.education.gov.in (Graduate/Diploma) & apprenticeshipindia.org (ITI Trade) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16.09.2026 |
Note: The notification does not publish a separate notification-release date or exam date — apprentice engagement is on a rolling merit basis, not a fixed written-exam date.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charge |
|---|---|
| All Categories | Nil — No Application Fee |
Vacancy Details
Graduate Apprentices (Monthly stipend: Rs. 15,000 — AAI share Rs. 8,850 + Govt. share Rs. 6,150 via DBT)
| Field of Specialization / Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Electronics | 10 |
| Computer Science/IT | 15 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance | 05 |
| Architecture | 05 |
| Mechanical/Automobile | 10 |
| BCA/B.Com | 10 |
| Total (Graduate) | 80 |
Diploma (Technical) Apprentices (Monthly stipend: Rs. 12,000 — AAI share Rs. 6,550 + Govt. share Rs. 5,450 via DBT)
| Field of Specialization / Discipline | Seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 17 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15 |
| Electronics | 11 |
| Computer Science/IT | 07 |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance | 04 |
| Architecture | 05 |
| Mechanical/Automobile | 06 |
| Total (Diploma) | 65 |
ITI Trade Apprentices (Monthly stipend: Rs. 9,600)
| Trade | Seats |
|---|---|
| COPA/Steno | 50 |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | 10 |
| Total (ITI Trade) | 60 |
Grand Total: 205 Apprentice seats (Number of seats is tentative and can be reduced/increased). Training locations span various Northern Region airports including Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, Prayagraj CATC, Dehradun, Farrukhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Hissar, Halwara/Ludhiana, Jammu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kangra-Gaggal, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kullu-Bhuntar, Kushinagar, Kishangarh, Kota, Lucknow, Leh, Moradabad, Muirpur, Meerut, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pratapgarh, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj Airport, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi and various offices in New Delhi — the full station-wise breakup is in the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduate/Diploma: full-time 4-year Degree or 3-year Diploma in Engineering (AICTE-recognized) in the listed streams; ITI Trade: ITI/NCVT certificate in the listed trades. Must have passed in 2024 or after 2024. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years as on 16.09.2026 |
| Domicile Restriction | Only Indian Nationals domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand are eligible |
| Application Restriction | One discipline only — candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered and their application will be rejected. Candidates with 1+ year of prior apprenticeship/job experience after their qualifying degree, or who have already completed/terminated apprenticeship elsewhere (including in AAI) at the same qualification level, are not eligible. |
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories | As per standing Government of India guidelines — exact category-wise figures are not tabulated in this notification; refer to the official notification/DoPT norms for precise relaxation years |
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Provisional Merit Listing | Based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (CGPA converted to percentage as per the concerned Board/University’s norms); merit-based, no separate written exam. Date of birth, and thereafter date of passing, is used as the tie-breaker for candidates with equal percentage. |
| 2. Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification at the establishment office through their registered email ID only; date, time and venue are intimated by email. |
| 3. Interview / Certificate Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called for interview/document verification through their registered email ID. Candidates must furnish original documents and submit self-attested copies and soft copies. Candidature remains provisional until this stage is cleared — merely attending verification/interview does not guarantee selection. |
| 4. Medical Fitness Certificate | Qualifying-nature check; certificate must be obtained only from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking, and submitted at the time of joining. |
| 5. Final Engagement | Final selection is made after document verification and medical fitness clearance; an apprentice engagement letter is issued and the selected candidate signs the apprenticeship contract on the NATS/NAPS portal. |
Note: This notification does not publish a subject/part-wise written Exam Pattern table — selection is based on existing qualifying-exam marks, document verification, interview and medical fitness, not a fresh written test.
Salary and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice Stipend | Rs. 15,000/month (AAI share: Rs. 8,850 + Govt. share: Rs. 6,150 via DBT) |
| Diploma/Technical Apprentice Stipend | Rs. 12,000/month (AAI share: Rs. 6,550 + Govt. share: Rs. 5,450 via DBT) |
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice Stipend | Rs. 9,600/month |
| Funding Mechanism | Government’s share of the stipend is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
Note: This is a one-year Apprenticeship Training engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — not a regular employment offer. AAI is not obligated to provide regular employment to apprentices on completion of training.
How to Apply
- Register on the correct portal: NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices, or Apprenticeship India / NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.org) for ITI Trade Apprentices.
- Complete e-KYC verification using your Aadhaar number and OTP, then fill in your basic, educational and communication details on the portal.
- Search for the establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi” (BOAT code: NDLSWC000002 / NAPS code: E05200700101).
- Click Apply against the apprenticeship opportunity for your chosen discipline (one discipline only).
- Complete and submit your profile before the last date — you will see the confirmation message “Successfully applied for the training position.”
Note: Only applications submitted online through the NATS/NAPS portal will be considered — offline, postal or any other mode of correspondence will not be entertained.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Valid personal email ID | Required for account activation and portal login |
| Mobile number | Required for OTP verification |
| Aadhaar number | Required for e-KYC verification on the NATS/Apprenticeship portal |
| Qualifying Degree / Provisional Certificate | PDF format, size less than 1 MB (can also be fetched via DigiLocker/APAAR on NATS) |
| APAAR ID | Mandatory — create via the ABC portal if you don’t already have one |
| Original certificates + self-attested copies | Required at the document verification stage |
| Medical Fitness Certificate | To be obtained only from a Government Medical Officer / Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking; required at the time of joining |
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) |
| Apply Online – NATS Portal (Graduate/Diploma) |
| Apply Online – Apprenticeship India Portal (ITI Trade) |
| Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one discipline — this leads to automatic rejection of the application.
- Applying without checking domicile eligibility — only candidates domiciled in the listed Northern Region states/UTs qualify.
- Registering on the wrong portal — use NATS for Graduate/Diploma and Apprenticeship India for ITI Trade, not the other way round.
- Expecting TA/DA for document verification or interview — none is provided by AAI.
- Starting registration without your APAAR ID and qualifying certificate (PDF, under 1 MB) ready — this causes delays or incomplete submissions.
- Assuming a private medical certificate is acceptable — the Medical Fitness Certificate at joining must come only from a Government Medical Officer or a Government Undertaking’s Medical Officer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 16.09.2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in this AAI apprentice recruitment?
There are 205 vacancies in total — 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma and 60 ITI Trade apprentice seats.
Q3. What is the educational qualification required?
A full-time Engineering Degree or Diploma (AICTE-recognized) in the listed streams, or an ITI/NCVT certificate in the listed trades, passed in or after 2024.
Q4. What is the age limit for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must be between 18 and 26 years of age as on 16.09.2026, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per Government of India guidelines.
Q5. Is there any application fee for this recruitment?
No, there is no application fee — it is free to apply for all categories.
Q6. How can I apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Apply online only, through the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Diploma or the Apprenticeship India portal (apprenticeshipindia.org) for ITI Trade — offline applications are not accepted.
Q7. What stipend will AAI apprentices receive?
Graduate Apprentices get Rs. 15,000/month, Diploma Apprentices get Rs. 12,000/month, and ITI Trade Apprentices get Rs. 9,600/month.
Q8. Can candidates from any state apply for this AAI Northern Region recruitment?
No — only candidates domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh, Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand are eligible to apply.
Disclaimer: The information above has been compiled from the official notification for the convenience of job seekers. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official website before applying.
