Airports Authority of India (AAI) is recruiting 133 apprentices in 2026 across Graduate (22), Diploma (64), and ITI/Trade (47) categories under Advertisement No. 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR. The last date to apply online is 22 March 2026, with no application fee.
This recruitment is conducted under the Apprentices Act and is open to candidates who passed their qualifying exam in or after 2022.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Airports Authority of India (AAI) — a Schedule A, Miniratna Category-1 Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India — has released an official employment notification to engage apprentices at its Northern Region Headquarters (RHQ NR), New Delhi.
- Organisation: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Advertisement Number: 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
- Total Vacancies: 133
- Post Type: Apprentice (contractual training engagement, not permanent employment)
- Location: Northern Region, New Delhi
- Official Website: www.aai.aero
Vacancy Details — AAI Apprentice 2026
| Category | Total Posts | Qualification Required | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice (B.E./B.Tech.) | 22 | 4-year full-time Engineering Degree (AICTE-recognised) | ₹15,000 |
| Diploma Apprentice | 64 | 3-year full-time Engineering Diploma (AICTE-recognised) | ₹12,000 |
| ITI / Trade Apprentice | 47 | ITI/NCVT Certificate (COPA or Steno trade) | ₹9,600 |
| Total | 133 | — | — |
Discipline-wise Post Distribution
Graduate Apprentice (22 Posts)
- Civil: 1
- Electrical: 2
- Electronics: 6
- Computer Science / IT: 2
- Mechanical / Automobile: 2
- BCA: 9
Diploma Apprentice (64 Posts)
- Civil: 15
- Electrical: 15
- Electronics: 14
- Computer Science / IT: 6
- Mechanical / Automobile: 4
- Computer Application / CABM: 10
ITI / Trade Apprentice (47 Posts)
- COPA (Computer Operator & Programming Assistant): 39
- Steno: 8
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 26 years
- Age calculated as on: 31 March 2026
- Age relaxation: Applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates as per Government of India norms
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice Candidates must hold a full-time, regular 4-year B.E./B.Tech. degree in a relevant engineering discipline from an AICTE-recognised institution, passed in or after 2022.
Diploma Apprentice Candidates must hold a full-time, regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering in a relevant discipline from an AICTE-recognised institution, passed in or after 2022.
ITI / Trade Apprentice Candidates must hold an ITI/NCVT certificate in COPA or Steno trade from an AICTE-recognised institution, passed in or after 2022.
Salary Details
- Graduate (Degree) Apprentice: ₹15,000/month [₹10,500 AAI Share + ₹4,500 Govt. Share via DBT]
- Technical (Diploma) Apprentice: ₹12,000/month [₹8,000 AAI Share + ₹4,000 Govt. Share via DBT]
- Trade (ITI) Apprentice: ₹9,600/month
Application Fee
There is no application fee for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026. All candidates — across all categories and communities — can apply free of charge.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply: 22-03-2026
Selection Process
AAI selects apprentices through merit-based shortlisting — there is no written exam for this recruitment cycle. The process has three stages:
- Merit List: Candidates are shortlisted based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination
- Tiebreaker: If two candidates have equal marks, Date of Birth (older preferred) and then Date of Passing are used as criteria
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates are contacted via registered email only
- Medical Fitness Examination: Certificate must be from a Government Medical Officer
- Engagement Letter: Issued to finally selected candidates
How to Apply — Step-by-Step
Graduate and Diploma Apprentices must apply through the NATS portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme): www.nats.education.gov.in
ITI / Trade Apprentices must apply through the NAPS portal (National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme): www.apprenticeshipindia.org
Application Steps
- Register on the relevant portal (NATS or NAPS) if not already registered
- Search for establishment: Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi
- NATS Establishment Code: NDLSWC000002 (for BOAT)
- NAPS Establishment Code: E05200700101
- Click “Apply” against the relevant post
- Complete the application form and submit
- Only online applications via NATS/NAPS will be accepted — no offline mode
Important Links
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AAI Apprentice 2026?
The last date to apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 22 March 2026. Applications must be submitted online through NATS (for Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS (for ITI) portals before this deadline.
Q2. How many vacancies are there in AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
AAI has announced 133 total vacancies — 22 Graduate Apprentice posts, 64 Diploma Apprentice posts, and 47 ITI/Trade Apprentice posts under Advertisement No. 02/2026.
Q3. Is there any application fee for AAI Apprentice 2026?
No. There is no application fee for any category of candidates in AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The application is completely free.
Q4. What is the salary or stipend for AAI apprentices?
AAI apprentices receive a monthly stipend: ₹15,000 for Graduate Apprentices, ₹12,000 for Diploma Apprentices, and ₹9,600 for ITI/Trade Apprentices. Part of the stipend is paid directly by the Government of India via DBT.
Q5. Where do I apply for AAI Apprentice 2026
what is the official website? Graduate and Diploma applicants must apply at www.nats.education.gov.in and ITI/Trade applicants at www.apprenticeshipindia.org. The official AAI website is www.aai.aero.
Last updated: March 2026. Candidates are advised to verify all details from the official AAI notification before applying.