Airports Authority of India has released the official notification for Apprentice posts. The recruitment notification was issued on 11 March 2026 under advertisement number 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR.
A total of 133 vacancies are available for Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentice positions. Eligible candidates who meet the required educational qualification and age limit can apply online through the NATS or NAPS portal. The last date to submit the online application is 22 March 2026. Important details about eligibility, vacancies, stipend and selection process are given below.
Overview of Airports Authority of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
All the important details regarding this recruitment are given in this article. Read further to know more about the recruitment process, important dates, qualifications and other details.
| Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Advt No. | 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR |
| Post Name | Apprentice |
| No. of Posts | 133 |
| Category | Government |
| Type | Apprenticeship |
| Job Location | Northern Region Training Locations |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit based on qualifying marks, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
Important Dates
Below is the table for the important dates related to the recruitment.
| Notification Date | 11 March 2026 |
| Last Date of Application | 22 March 2026 |
| Age Reckoning Date | 31 March 2026 |
| Document Verification | Will be informed through registered email |
Vacancy Details of Airports Authority of India Apprentice Recruitment 2026
| Category | Discipline | Number of Posts |
| Graduate Apprentice | Civil | 1 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Electrical | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Electronics | 6 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Computer Science / Information Technology | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice | Mechanical / Automobile | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice | BCA | 9 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Civil | 15 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Electrical | 15 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Electronics | 14 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Computer Science / Information Technology | 6 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Mechanical / Automobile | 4 |
| Diploma Apprentice | Computer Application / Computer Application & Business Management | 10 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA) | 39 |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) | Steno | 8 |
| Total | 133 |
Eligibility Criteria of AAI Apprentice Vacancies
Educational Qualification
- Graduate Apprentice: Full time degree in Engineering or Technology in the relevant discipline.
- Diploma Apprentice: Full time diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline recognized by AICTE.
- ITI Trade Apprentice: ITI or NCVT certificate in Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA) or Steno trade from recognized institute.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years as on 31 March 2026
- Age relaxation is applicable as per Government of India rules.
Other Requirements
- Only Indian nationals domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are eligible.
- Candidates who passed their degree or diploma in or after 2022 can apply.
- Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship training or have more than one year of job experience after qualification are not eligible.
Salary / Stipend
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice | 15000 per month |
| Diploma Apprentice | 12000 per month |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | 9600 per month |
Application Fee
No application fee is required for this recruitment.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the respective apprenticeship portals.
- Graduate and Diploma apprentices should apply through the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- ITI trade apprentices should apply through the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.org.
- Search for the establishment name Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi.
- Complete registration on the portal and submit the application online.
- Only applications submitted through NATS or NAPS portals will be considered.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment Official Notification
Official Website: aai.aero
Official Notification: DOWNLOAD PDF