Airports Authority of India Northern Region Invites 205 Apprentices for 2026 Training
Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) has released Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE for the engagement of 205 apprentices across Graduate, Technical (Diploma) and Trade (ITI) categories. Training runs for one year at airports and offices across the Northern Region, and the monthly stipend goes up to ₹15,000 for Graduate apprentices. Best of all, no application fee is charged — this is a completely free opportunity for fresh engineering, architecture, commerce and ITI candidates.
The last date to apply is 16 September 2026, and the same date is the cut-off for age calculation. Applications are accepted only through the NATS and Apprenticeship India portals — AAI does not accept any direct or offline application. This article covers the full discipline-wise vacancy table, stipend, eligibility, domicile rules, selection method and registration steps exactly as given in the official notification. Bookmark GovtJobsAlert.in for every AAI update.
Key Highlights — AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Airports Authority of India manages the country’s civil aviation infrastructure, and its Northern Region covers airports from Srinagar and Leh to Varanasi, Jaipur, Gwalior and Khajuraho. An apprenticeship here gives you a full year of hands-on exposure to airport engineering, IT and operations — a line on your CV that carries real weight. Aviation-sector openings like this are among the most sought-after central government job opportunities for freshers.
- Post Names: Graduate (Degree) Apprentice, Technical (Diploma) Apprentice and Trade (ITI) Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 205 apprentices
- Stipend: ₹15,000 for Graduate, ₹12,000 for Diploma and ₹9,600 for ITI apprentices
- Minimum Qualification: ITI / NCVT certificate, going up to a four-year Engineering Degree
- Job Location: Airports and offices across the Northern Region and New Delhi
- Last Date to Apply: 16 September 2026
ITI candidates should also keep track of other current ITI government job openings.
Vacancy Breakdown — AAI NR Apprentice 2026
The 205 seats are split into 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma and 60 Trade apprentice positions. Here is the discipline-wise break-up.
Graduate (Degree) Apprentices — 80 seats
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 |
| Computer Science / IT | 15 |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 |
| Electronics | 10 |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 10 |
| BCA / B.Com | 10 |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance | 5 |
| Architecture | 5 |
Technical (Diploma) Apprentices — 65 seats
| Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 17 |
| Electrical Engineering | 15 |
| Electronics | 11 |
| Computer Science / IT | 7 |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 6 |
| Architecture | 5 |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance | 4 |
Trade (ITI) Apprentices — 60 seats
| Trade | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| COPA / Stenography | 50 |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | 10 |
The notification states that the number of posts is tentative and may be reduced or increased. Reservation for SC/ST, OBC and EWS will be followed as applicable; in case of non-availability of reserved category candidates, the seats will be filled from other categories.
Eligibility Criteria — AAI NR Apprentice 2026
Two conditions apply to every applicant regardless of category, so read them before you register.
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: Full-time regular four-year Degree in Engineering in the listed streams, recognised by AICTE, Government of India. Architecture and BCA / B.Com appear as streams in the vacancy table, but the notification prints only the four-year Degree or three-year Diploma in Engineering wording for the qualification clause.
- Technical (Diploma) Apprentice: Full-time regular three-year Diploma in Engineering in the listed streams, recognised by AICTE, Government of India.
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice: ITI / NCVT certificate in the notified trades from an institution recognised by AICTE, Government of India.
Two eligibility filters that reject a lot of applicants every year: candidates must have passed their degree or diploma in 2024 or after 2024, and only Indian nationals who are domiciles of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are eligible.
Under the Apprentices Act, 1961, candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated one midway, or are currently pursuing one elsewhere at the same qualification level are not eligible. The same applies if you already hold one year or more of apprenticeship training or job experience after acquiring your essential qualification. Engineering graduates may also want to check the wider list of engineering government jobs.
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years as on 16.09.2026 |
| Maximum age | 26 years as on 16.09.2026 |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwBD | Relaxation as per Government of India guidelines |
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What is the Salary and Stipend for AAI NR Apprentice 2026?
Apprentices receive a monthly stipend rather than a pay scale, and the notification prints the exact figures along with how the amount is shared between AAI and the Government.
- Graduate (Degree) Apprentices — ₹15,000 per month (AAI share ₹8,850 plus Government share ₹6,150 through DBT)
- Technical (Diploma) Apprentices — ₹12,000 per month (AAI share ₹6,550 plus Government share ₹5,450 through DBT)
- Trade (ITI) Apprentices — ₹9,600 per month
The Government share of the stipend reaches you directly through Direct Benefit Transfer, so make sure your bank account details on the NATS or Apprenticeship India portal are accurate and Aadhaar-seeded from day one.
Be clear about one thing before you apply: an apprenticeship is a training engagement, not employment. The notification states plainly that AAI has no obligation to offer regular employment after the training period, and no TA or DA is paid for attending the interview. What you do get is a year of paid, structured exposure inside a major central organisation.
What is the Selection Process for AAI NR Apprentice 2026?
The notification prescribes no written examination — selection is purely merit-based on your qualifying examination marks.
- Provisional selection on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, with CGPA converted into percentage as per the norms of the concerned Board or University.
- Tie-breaker — where two candidates have equal percentage, date of birth is considered first, and then the date of passing.
- Interview / Document Verification at the establishment office, with intimation sent only through registered email IDs.
- Document check — original documents must be produced along with self-attested and soft copies.
- Medical fitness — a medical certificate from a Government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a Government undertaking must be submitted at the time of joining.
- Final selection on merit, after which the apprenticeship engagement letter is issued.
Since everything hinges on your marksheet percentage, make sure the marks you enter on the portal match your certificate exactly. All communication happens by email only, so use an address you check daily and keep it active for the whole process.
Training Duration
The apprenticeship runs for 12 months from the commencement of the contract. After 12 months the apprenticeship contract automatically ceases. Selected apprentices must sign and accept the contract of apprenticeship training on the NATS or NAPS portal immediately after joining AAI.
How to Apply Online for AAI NR Apprentice 2026?
Registration on the relevant national portal is mandatory before you can apply to AAI. Only applications received online through NATS or NAPS will be considered.
- Register first on the appropriate portal — NATS for Graduate and Diploma apprentices, or the Apprenticeship India portal for ITI Trade apprentices (links in Essential Links below).
- Log in and search for the establishment Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
- Use establishment code NDLSWC000002 on the BOAT portal or E05200700101 on the NAPS portal to locate it.
- Open the training position advertised for your discipline and click the Apply button on the next page.
- Confirm that the success message appears — “Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment.”
- Keep your registered email active, as the interview and document verification call goes only to that address.
Apply for only one discipline — candidates applying for more than one discipline will have their applications rejected. Correspondence in any manner other than the portal will not be entertained.
Important Dates — AAI NR Apprentice 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply online | 16 September 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 16 September 2026 |
| Interview / Document Verification | To be intimated by email |
The notification does not print a separate application start date — the closing date of 16 September 2026 is the only deadline you need to work backwards from. Since portal registration itself takes time, start at least a week early.
Application Fees — AAI NR Apprentice 2026
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | Nil |
The notification states it plainly: no application fee is being charged. If any website or agent asks you to pay for this AAI apprenticeship application, it is not genuine. Registration on the NATS and Apprenticeship India portals is also free.
Essential Links — AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Graduate & Diploma Apprentice (NATS Portal)
- Apply Online for Trade / ITI Apprentice (Apprenticeship India Portal)
- Visit AAI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
A free application, a paid one-year training at a national airport authority, and 205 seats across three qualification levels — for a 2024-or-later passout from the eleven eligible states and union territories, there is very little reason to skip this. Register on the portal today rather than on 16 September, because portal verification can take a couple of days. For more apprentice and fresher government notifications, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.