Last updated: September 11, 2026 at 12:03 AM
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, has invited online applications for engagement of Graduate and Diploma Apprentices at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, under ADVT. NO. 01/2026/APPRENTICE (Graduate/Diploma)/Nagpur. A total of 8 apprenticeship seats are on offer for one year of training under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and eligibility is restricted to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area. Applications are accepted only through the NATS 2.0 (BOAT) portal, and the window closes on 30.09.2026.
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Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice (Civil, Electrical, HR, Finance) and Diploma Apprentice (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical) |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur |
| Notification / Advertisement No. | ADVT. NO. 01/2026/APPRENTICE (Graduate/Diploma)/Nagpur |
| Location | Nagpur, Maharashtra — open only to candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area |
| Total Vacancies | 08 (Graduate Apprentice 05, Diploma Apprentice 03) — tentative, may be increased or reduced |
| Qualification | Full-time regular 4-year BE/B.Tech, a Degree (any stream for HR, B.Com or BBA for Finance), or a 3-year Diploma, with minimum 50% marks (45% for SC/ST) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 26 years as on 31.07.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Selection Process | Marks in qualifying examination → Interview / Document verification → Medical fitness and police verification |
| Stipend | Rs. 15,000 per month (Graduate) and Rs. 12,000 per month (Diploma) |
| Application Fee | Nil — no application fee for any category |
| How to Apply | Online only, through the NATS 2.0 (BOAT) portal — AAI Establishment No. WMHMCC000058 |
| Official Notification | Download Notification PDF |
| Official Website / Apply Online | NATS 2.0 Portal (nats.education.gov.in) |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of online application through BOAT / NATS portal | 28.08.2026 (Friday) |
| Last date of online application through NATS portal | 30.09.2026 (Wednesday) |
| Cut-off date for age calculation | 31.07.2026 |
| Qualifying examination must be passed on or after | 01.04.2022 |
| Interview / Document verification | To be intimated to shortlisted candidates by e-mail |
Vacancy Details
| S.No | Discipline | Seats | Minimum Qualification | Stipend per Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering – Civil) | 01 | B.Tech / B.E. in Civil Engineering | Rs. 15,000 |
| 2 | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering – Electricals) | 01 | B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical Engineering | Rs. 15,000 |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice (HR) | 02 | Degree in any stream with knowledge of computer and administrative work | Rs. 15,000 |
| 4 | Graduate Apprentice (Finance) | 01 | A degree in commerce (B.Com) or a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Rs. 15,000 |
| 5 | Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Civil) | 01 | Diploma in Civil Engineering | Rs. 12,000 |
| 6 | Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Electrical) | 01 | Diploma in Electrical / Electronics Engineering | Rs. 12,000 |
| 7 | Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Mechanical) | 01 | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering | Rs. 12,000 |
| Total | All disciplines | 08 | — | — |
Note: The notification states that the number of seats is tentative and may be reduced or increased. No category-wise UR/OBC/SC/ST breakup is published — reservation will be applied as per the prescribed percentage for recruitment applicable to the state where the apprentices are engaged. All training is at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, and no change in the place of training will be entertained.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories (UR / EWS / OBC / SC / ST / PwD) | Nil — the notification states there is no application fee |
Eligibility Criteria
| Criterion | Detail |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | A full-time regular four-year Degree in Engineering or a three-year Diploma in the stated streams, from institutions recognised by AICTE, Government of India. For the HR discipline, a degree in any stream with knowledge of computer and administrative work. For Finance, a degree in commerce (B.Com) or a BBA. |
| Minimum Marks | 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates). If the mark sheet shows CGPA/CGPI/CPI/SGPA, it is the applicant’s responsibility to convert it into a percentage using the conversion criteria issued by the University, Board, AICTE or Institute. |
| Age Limit | Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on 31.07.2026 Check your age eligibility → |
| Year of Passing | Only candidates who passed the Degree or Diploma on or after 01.04.2022 are eligible. Candidates who have completed more than five years from the date of passing the qualifying examination as on the date of joining are not eligible. Students who have appeared for the final-year examination and are awaiting results may also apply, subject to qualifying and producing the certificate. |
| Domicile | Candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur, are eligible. |
| Apprenticeship History | Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated one midway, or are currently pursuing an apprenticeship with another organization or with AAI at the same qualification level, are not eligible. |
| Prior Experience Bar | Candidates who have had training or job experience of one year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible. |
| Application Restriction | One discipline only. Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered and their application will be rejected. |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwD | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| UR / EWS | No relaxation |
Note: OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate in the proforma prescribed by the Government of India, mentioning its validity. OBC candidates falling in the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits and may apply only as UR, meeting the UR age criteria. Where reserved-category candidates are not available, those seats will be filled from other reserved or General category candidates.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Stage 1 — Merit on Qualifying Marks | Selection for engagement of apprentices is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. There is no written examination and no entrance test for this apprenticeship. |
| Stage 2 — Interview and Certificate Verification | Shortlisted candidates are called for interview and verification of certificates and testimonials. The call is sent through the candidate’s registered e-mail ID only — no other mode of communication is used. |
| Stage 3 — Certificate of Medical Fitness | A Certificate of Medical Fitness must be submitted at the time of joining. It must be obtained only from a Gazetted Government Medical Officer or the Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking. |
| Stage 4 — Police Verification | A police verification certificate obtained from the local area of the candidate’s residence. |
| Important | Candidature remains provisional throughout the process. If no application is received from suitable and eligible candidates by the last date, AAI may take apprentices directly from the NATS 2.0 portal. Filling of the seats is at the discretion of AAI management and no claim is entertained if some seats remain unfilled. |
Stipend and Benefits
| Component | Detail |
|---|---|
| Stipend — Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 15,000 per month |
| Break-up — Graduate | Rs. 8,850 from the establishment (AAI) plus Rs. 6,150 as the Government share through BOAT |
| Stipend — Diploma Apprentice | Rs. 12,000 per month |
| Break-up — Diploma | Rs. 6,550 from the establishment (AAI) plus Rs. 5,450 as the Government share through BOAT |
| Payment of Government Share | Credited directly into the apprentice’s registered bank account through BOAT |
| Training Duration | One year |
| Training Location | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur. No change in the place of training will be entertained. |
| Fee Exemption in Future AAI Recruitment | Apprentices who successfully complete one year of apprenticeship training in AAI are exempted from paying application fees for future direct recruitment in AAI, subject to fulfilling the other requirements of the respective advertisement. |
| Employment After Training | AAI is not liable to offer employment on completion of the apprenticeship and has no stated policy for recruiting apprentices. Candidates have no right to claim regular employment on the basis of this training. |
How to Apply
- Register as a Student on the NATS 2.0 (BOAT) web portal at nats.education.gov.in. Diploma and Degree pass-outs choose Regular Student; those currently pursuing a Diploma or Degree choose Sandwich / AEDP Student. A student registration manual is enclosed with the official notification for reference.
- Complete the enrolment, upload your photograph, signature and documents, and submit the registration. Your documents are then verified by BOAT.
- After BOAT verification, apply to Airports Authority of India, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur against the AAI advertisement shown on your dashboard, selecting the desired discipline. The AAI Nagpur Establishment No. is WMHMCC000058.
- Get your profile verified from the respective Regional BOAT portal — the notification states this is the sole responsibility of the candidate.
- Submit the application on or before 30.09.2026. Apply for one discipline only, and keep a copy of the submitted application for your records.
Note: Only applications received online through the NATS portal will be considered — correspondence or communication in any other manner will not be entertained. Requests for a change in mailing address, category, discipline, qualification or bank details, once declared during registration on the NATS or AAI portal, will not be entertained. For NATS portal issues, contact BOAT Western Region, Mumbai on +91-22-24055635 or 24053682, e-mail director.boatwr@gmail.com, or the toll-free student helpline 1800-222-060. For queries about this advertisement, AAI Nagpur can be reached at np.hr@aai.aero or 0712-2807531.
Documents Required
| Document | Format / Notes |
|---|---|
| Passport-size photograph | Uploaded during NATS 2.0 registration. This notification prints no pixel or KB specification, so match whatever the portal’s upload form asks for. Resize your photo and signature → |
| Scanned signature | Uploaded during NATS 2.0 registration alongside the photograph |
| Degree or Diploma certificate and mark sheets | Must show the aggregate percentage. Convert CGPA/CGPI/CPI/SGPA into a percentage yourself using your University, Board, AICTE or Institute criteria. |
| Date of birth proof | To establish age between 18 and 26 years as on 31.07.2026 |
| Domicile certificate (Maharashtra) | Eligibility is restricted to candidates of Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur |
| Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC) | OBC candidates must produce a latest caste certificate with a Non-Creamy Layer declaration, in the proforma prescribed by the Government of India, mentioning its validity |
| PwD certificate | Required if claiming the 5-year age relaxation for persons with disability |
| Certificate of Medical Fitness | Submitted at the time of joining, from a Gazetted Government Medical Officer or the Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking |
| Police verification certificate | Obtained from the local area of the candidate’s residence |
| Bank account details | The Government share of the stipend is credited directly into the registered bank account through BOAT |
Note: This list is assembled from requirements stated across the notification and the NATS registration process. The portal may ask for additional documents at the registration stage, so keep scanned copies of all your certificates ready before you begin.
Important Links
| Download Official Notification (PDF) | Download Notification PDF |
| Apply Online / NATS 2.0 Registration | Register and Apply on NATS 2.0 Portal |
| AAI Official Website | AAI Recruitment Dashboard |
| Join Telegram Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying for more than one discipline — the notification says such applications will not be considered and will be rejected outright.
- Sending an application directly to AAI Nagpur instead of applying through NATS 2.0; only applications received online through the NATS portal are considered.
- Applying without a Maharashtra domicile for Nagpur or the nearby area — this is a hard eligibility bar, not a preference.
- Leaving a CGPA on the mark sheet unconverted; the notification puts the burden of converting it into a percentage squarely on the candidate.
- Applying after having already completed, terminated or begun another apprenticeship at the same qualification level, or with one year or more of training or job experience gained after the essential qualification — both make a candidate ineligible under the Apprentices Act.
- Leaving the NATS profile unverified at the Regional BOAT portal, which the notification calls the sole responsibility of the candidate.
- Treating the apprenticeship as a route to a permanent job — AAI states plainly that it has no obligation to offer employment afterwards.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the last date to apply for AAI Nagpur Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The last date for online application through the NATS portal is 30.09.2026 (Wednesday), and the window opened on 28.08.2026 (Friday).
2. How many apprenticeship seats are available at AAI Nagpur Airport?
There are 8 seats in total — 5 Graduate Apprentice seats (Civil 01, Electricals 01, HR 02, Finance 01) and 3 Diploma Apprentice seats (Civil, Electrical and Mechanical, 01 each).
3. What stipend will an AAI Nagpur apprentice receive?
Graduate Apprentices receive Rs. 15,000 per month (Rs. 8,850 from AAI plus Rs. 6,150 from the Government through BOAT) and Diploma Apprentices receive Rs. 12,000 per month (Rs. 6,550 from AAI plus Rs. 5,450 through BOAT).
4. What is the age limit and how much relaxation is allowed?
The age limit is 18 to 26 years as on 31.07.2026, relaxed by 5 years for SC, ST and PwD candidates and by 3 years for OBC candidates.
5. Is there any application fee for this apprenticeship?
No — the notification states clearly that there is no application fee for any category.
6. Can candidates from other states apply for AAI Nagpur Apprentice 2026?
No — eligibility is restricted to candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur.
7. Is there a written exam for AAI Nagpur Apprentice selection?
No — selection is based on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination, followed by an interview and certificate verification, a Certificate of Medical Fitness at joining, and police verification.
8. Will AAI give a permanent job after the apprenticeship is completed?
No — AAI states it is not liable to offer employment after the training, though apprentices who complete one year in AAI are exempted from application fees in future AAI direct recruitment, subject to the other conditions of that advertisement.
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.
