AAI Kolkata Airport Apprentice 2026 Notification: Trade-Wise Vacancies, Stipend and NATS Application Process
Good news for engineering students and ITI pass candidates from West Bengal. The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Category-1 public sector enterprise, has invited online applications for 38 apprenticeship positions at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata. The training covers Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices and ITI Trade Apprentices across Civil, Electrical, Electronics, IT and COPA streams, with a monthly stipend ranging from ₹9,600 to ₹15,000. If you have been looking for government jobs in West Bengal, this is a solid one-year opportunity at a live international airport.
The last date to apply is 24 August 2026, and the best part is that there is no application fee for any category. Only Indian nationals holding a West Bengal domicile who passed their degree, diploma or ITI in 2022 or later can apply. In this article we cover the complete trade-wise vacancy list, stipend structure, eligibility, selection method and the two different portals you must use depending on your qualification. Read it fully so you apply on the right portal, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in with you for every apprenticeship alert.
Key Highlights — AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The Airports Authority of India manages airports and air navigation services across the country. Its Kolkata unit is inviting apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27 through advertisement No. 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT. Training will be conducted only at the office of the Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata.
- Post Names: Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice and Trade Apprentice (ITI) in Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, Electronics & Telecommunication, IT, Technical, Electronics & Mechanics and COPA
- Total Vacancies: 38 posts (sum of 12 apprenticeship categories; numbers are tentative)
- Stipend: ₹9,600 to ₹15,000 per month
- Job Location: NSCBI Airport, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Training Duration: 1 year
- Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026
How Many Vacancies Are There in AAI Kolkata Airport Apprentice 2026? Trade-Wise Details
The notification does not print a total row — 38 is the sum of the 12 rows listed below, and AAI has clearly said the numbers can increase or decrease.
| Apprentice Type | Discipline | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Civil Engineering | 4 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Civil Engineering | 5 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Electrical Engineering | 5 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Electrical Engineering | 6 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Electrical | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Electronics & Communication | 3 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Electronics & Telecommunication | 3 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Electronics & Mechanics | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Information Technology | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Technical | 1 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Technical | 1 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | COPA | 2 |
AAI has not published any category-wise vacancy split for the Unreserved, SC, ST, OBC, EWS or PwBD categories. The notification only says that reservation for SC, ST, OBC and PwD will be followed as applicable.
What is the Eligibility for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice 2026? Qualification, Age and West Bengal Domicile
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: full-time regular four-year degree in Engineering in the concerned or equivalent stream, recognised by AICTE
- Diploma Apprentice: full-time regular three-year Diploma in Engineering in the concerned or equivalent stream, recognised by AICTE. More openings for diploma holders are listed on our site
- Trade Apprentice: ITI NCVT certificate in the concerned or equivalent trade, awarded by the Directorate General of Training. Browse more ITI pass government jobs if this suits you
Two conditions apply to everyone: you must have passed in 2022 or after 2022, and you must hold a West Bengal domicile. Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated one midway, or are currently doing one at the same qualification level are not eligible. Anyone with one year or more of apprenticeship training or job experience after acquiring the essential qualification is also not eligible.
Age Limit
| Detail | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum age | 18 years |
| Maximum age | 26 years |
| Age reckoned as on | 24 August 2026 |
Relaxation in the upper age limit for SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates applies as per Government of India guidelines. The notification does not state the exact number of relaxation years, so please check the GoI norms applicable to your category.
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What is the Salary and Stipend for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice 2026?
This is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, so there is no regular salary, no pay level and no grade pay — you receive a fixed monthly stipend instead. AAI has printed the exact figures, including how the amount is shared between AAI and the Government under the DBT scheme.
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 (₹8,850 AAI + ₹6,150 Govt.) |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 (₹6,550 AAI + ₹5,450 Govt.) |
| Trade Apprentice — Electrical | ₹10,560 (by AAI) |
| Trade Apprentice — Electronics & Mechanics | ₹10,560 (by AAI) |
| Trade Apprentice — COPA | ₹9,600 (by AAI) |
A Graduate Apprentice earns ₹15,000 per month, which comes to ₹1,80,000 over the full one-year training period.
Please be clear about one thing before you apply — AAI has stated plainly that it has no obligation to give regular or contractual employment to apprentices after training. What you gain is one year of paid, hands-on experience at a busy international airport, which carries real weight in future interviews. No TA/DA is paid for document verification, interview or joining.
What is the Selection Process for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice 2026?
There is no written examination and no skill test in this recruitment. The process is short and merit-based.
Stage 1: Merit on Marks
Provisional selection is based purely on the percentage of marks you scored in the required educational qualification. Only nominations received through the NATS/BOPT and NAPS/RDAT portals are considered.
Stage 2: Interview and Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates are called for interview and document verification through their registered email IDs only — so use an email address you check daily. Keep your degree, diploma or ITI certificate, marksheets, West Bengal domicile certificate, birth certificate and category certificate ready.
Stage 3: Medical Fitness and Joining
Final selection depends on the interview, verification of certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. This certificate must be obtained only from a Government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking. A birth certificate is also required at joining.
How to Apply Online for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice 2026 on NATS and NAPS Portal?
Read this section twice, because the portal you use depends on your qualification — applying on the wrong one means your application will not reach AAI.
- Graduate and Diploma Apprentices must register on the NATS/BOPT portal, and ITI Trade Apprentices must register on the NAPS Apprenticeship portal — both direct links are in the Essential Links section below.
- Complete your student registration and make sure your profile, including your APAAR ID, is updated and verified by your regional Board.
- Search for the establishment “Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52” using establishment code EWBPNC000002 for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices, or E06161900020 for ITI Trade Apprentices.
- Click the “Apply” button shown on the next page.
- Confirm that you see the message “Successfully applied for the training position” — this is your proof of submission.
- Apply for one discipline only; candidates applying for more than one discipline will be rejected.
- Complete the whole process on or before 24 August 2026.
What is the Last Date for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice 2026? Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply online | 24 August 2026 |
| Age reckoning date | 24 August 2026 |
| Qualifying exam passing window | 2022 or after 2022 |
| Apprenticeship year | FY 2026-27 |
| Training duration | 1 year |
| Written exam | Not applicable |
The notification does not print an application start date — you can apply against the live establishment listing on the portal any time before the last date.
Is There Any Application Fee for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice 2026?
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories | No Fee |
| SC, ST, OBC and PwD candidates | No Fee |
| Women candidates | No Fee |
AAI has clearly stated that no application fee is being charged. If any website or agent asks you for money for this apprenticeship, it is a fraud — do not pay.
Essential Links — AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF
- Apply Online for Graduate & Diploma Apprentice on NATS Portal
- Apply Online for ITI Trade Apprentice on Apprenticeship India Portal
- Visit AAI Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join West Bengal Government Jobs Telegram Channel
One year at an international airport, a stipend of up to ₹15,000 every month, and not a single rupee of application fee — for a fresh graduate or ITI pass candidate from West Bengal, that is a very fair deal. Just make sure you register on the correct portal and finish before 24 August 2026. For more engineering and technical job notifications and every fresh West Bengal recruitment update, keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in.