AAI Apprentice 2026 Northern Region Apply Online - 133 Graduate, Diploma and ITI Vacancies

Quick Highlights - AAI Apprentice 2026 Northern Region

• Organization: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional HQ Northern Region
• Advertisement No: ADVT. NO. 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
• Post Name: Graduate / Diploma / ITI Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 133
• Application Mode: Online via NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma) and NAPS portal (ITI)
• Last Date for AAI Apprentice Online Form 2026: 22 March 2026
• Application Fee: Nil (No Fee)
• Training Duration: 12 months

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Issue Date	2026 (as per advertisement)
Last Date to Apply Online	22 March 2026
Age Limit Calculation Date	31 March 2026
Training Duration	12 months from date of Contract of Apprenticeship

Application Fee

All Category Fee: Rs 0

No application fee is charged for AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026. All eligible candidates can apply free of cost through the respective online portal.

Vacancy Details - Discipline-Wise Seats

A total of 133 seats are notified across three categories. The number of posts is tentative and may be reduced or increased without notice.

Sl. No.	Category	Discipline / Field	No. of Seats	Monthly Stipend
1	Bachelor of Engineering / Technology (Graduate)	Civil	1	Rs 15,000 (Rs 10,500 AAI Share + Rs 4,500 Govt. Share through DBT)
		Electrical	2
		Electronics	6
		Computer Science / Information Technology	2
		Mechanical / Automobile	2
		BCA	9
2	Diploma (Technical)	Civil	15	Rs 12,000 (Rs 8,000 AAI Share + Rs 4,000 Govt. Share through DBT)
		Electrical	15
		Electronics	14
		Computer Science / Information Technology	6
		Mechanical / Automobile	4
		Computer Application / Computer Application and Business Management	10
3	ITI / Trade	Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA)	39	Rs 9,600
		Steno	8
Total			133

Training Locations - Northern Region Airports

Selected candidates will be posted at various airports, offices and establishments in the Northern Region including: Adampur, Agra, Aligarh, Amritsar, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bathinda, Bikaner, CATC, Chitrakoot, Dehradun, Farrukhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jammu, Jodhpur, Kangra, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kishangarh, Kullu, Kushinagar, Leh, Lucknow, Ludhiana, Meerut, Moradabad, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Shimla, Srinagar, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices in New Delhi.

Note: The allocated airport/station/unit will be final. No change in place of training will be entertained at a later stage. Candidates will be posted preferably at locations based on their registration location in the portal.

Eligibility Criteria

Domicile Eligibility

Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of the following states and Union Territories are eligible to apply:

• Chandigarh
• Delhi
• Haryana
• Himachal Pradesh
• Jammu and Kashmir
• Leh Ladakh
• Madhya Pradesh
• Punjab
• Rajasthan
• Uttar Pradesh
• Uttarakhand

Age Limit (as on 31 March 2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 26 years
• Relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other reserved categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

Educational Qualification

Category	Required Qualification
Graduate (Degree) Apprentice	Full-time (regular) four-year degree in Engineering in the relevant discipline, recognized by AICTE, GOI. Candidates who passed in or after 2022 are eligible.
Diploma Apprentice	Full-time (regular) three-year diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline, recognized by AICTE, GOI. Candidates who passed in or after 2022 are eligible.
ITI Trade Apprentice	ITI/NCVT certificate in Computer Operator Programming Assistant (COPA) or Steno trade from an institution recognized by AICTE, GOI.

Additional Conditions

• Candidates who have already completed or terminated their apprenticeship midway or are currently pursuing apprenticeship in other organizations or AAI with the same qualification level are not eligible.
• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or job experience for 1 year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible.
• Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered and their application will be rejected.

Selection Process

• Provisional selection is based on percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
• In case of equal percentage, date of birth and thereafter date of passing will be used as tiebreaker.
• CGPA will be converted to percentage as per the norms of the concerned Educational Board/University.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification at the establishment office through registered email IDs only.
• Final selection is made after document verification and medical fitness examination.
• Merely attending document verification or medical examination does not guarantee selection as apprentice.
• After document verification and medical fitness, the candidate will be selected and an Apprentice Engagement Letter will be issued.

Training Period and Stipend

Category	Monthly Stipend	Breakdown
Graduate (Degree) Apprentice	Rs 15,000	Rs 10,500 (AAI Share) + Rs 4,500 (Govt. Share via DBT)
Technical (Diploma) Apprentice	Rs 12,000	Rs 8,000 (AAI Share) + Rs 4,000 (Govt. Share via DBT)
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	Rs 9,600	As per Trade Apprentice rules

• Training Duration: 12 months from the date of Contract of Apprenticeship
• After completion of 12 months, the Apprenticeship Contract automatically ceases.
• Any act of indiscipline during the apprenticeship may lead to cancellation of the contract and discontinuation of training.
• No guarantee of employment: AAI has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices. Apprentices shall have no right to claim regular employment from AAI.

How to Apply Online for AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026

1. For Graduate and Diploma Apprentices: Visit the NATS/BOAT portal at www.nats.education.gov.in. For ITI Trade Apprentices: Visit the NAPS portal at www.apprenticeshipindia.org.
2. Register yourself on the concerned portal (NATS for Graduate/Diploma or NAPS for ITI) before applying. Registration is mandatory.
3. Search for the establishment: Airports Authority of India, RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002 on BOAT portal or E05200700101 on NAPS portal).
4. Click on the Apply button on the establishment page. Fill in all required details including your discipline, qualification percentage, date of birth, and domicile state.
5. Submit the application. After successful submission, the portal will display the message: Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment.
6. Note: Candidates can apply for only one discipline. Applications for more than one discipline will be rejected. No application fee is required.
7. Keep your registered email ID active. Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination through their registered email ID only. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Registration Contract

The selected apprentice will have to sign and accept the contract of apprenticeship training at the NATS/NAPS portal of the Board of Apprenticeship Training immediately after joining at AAI. During training, candidates are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973 and till date) and the policies/rules of the organization.

Rules and Important Instructions

• Applications received through any mode other than NATS/NAPS portal will not be considered.
• Reservation for SC/ST, OBC, and EWS as applicable will be followed. In case of non-availability of reserved category candidates, seats will be filled from other reserved or general categories.
• It is the sole responsibility of candidates to get their profile verified from the respective regional Board.
• AAI Management does not take responsibility to reply to candidates for non-selection or non-issuance of call letters.
• If false or incorrect information is found at any stage, the candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled.
• No TA/DA will be provided to candidates for attending interviews or document verification.
• For NATS/BOAT portal queries: Email studentquery@boatnr.org or call 0512-2584056 / 2584057 / 2580349.
• For NAPS portal queries: Email apprenticeship@nsdcindia.org or visit www.apprenticeshipindia.org.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many total seats are there in AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026?

Airports Authority of India Northern Region has notified a total of 133 apprentice seats across Graduate, Diploma, and ITI categories for the training year 2025-26. The number of posts is tentative and may be reduced or increased.

What is the last date to apply for AAI Apprentice 2026 Northern Region?

The last date to apply for AAI Apprentice 2026 Northern Region is 22 March 2026. Applications must be submitted through the NATS portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate/Diploma candidates and the NAPS portal (www.apprenticeshipindia.org) for ITI Trade candidates.

What is the age limit for AAI Apprentice 2026?

The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 26 years as on 31 March 2026. Relaxation in upper age limit for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD and other categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.

What is the monthly stipend for AAI Apprentices in 2026?

Graduate (Degree) Apprentices receive Rs 15,000 per month (Rs 10,500 AAI share plus Rs 4,500 Government share through DBT). Diploma Apprentices receive Rs 12,000 per month (Rs 8,000 AAI share plus Rs 4,000 Government share through DBT). ITI Trade Apprentices receive Rs 9,600 per month.

Who is eligible to apply for AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026?

Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are eligible to apply. Candidates who passed their degree or diploma in or after 2022 are eligible.

Is there any application fee for AAI Apprentice 2026?

No. There is no application fee for AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026. All candidates can apply free of charge through the respective NATS or NAPS portal.

What is the selection process for AAI Apprentice 2026?

Provisional selection is based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination. In case of equal percentage, date of birth and thereafter date of passing is used as a tiebreaker. Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification and medical examination through registered email IDs. Final selection is made after document verification and medical fitness.

Does AAI apprenticeship guarantee a regular job?

No. Airports Authority of India has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices. Apprentices shall have no right to claim regular employment from AAI on the basis of this apprenticeship training at any point of time.

Official Source

All information on this page is sourced directly from the official notification issued by Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters Northern Region, New Delhi.

• Advertisement No: ADVT. NO. 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
• NATS Portal (Graduate/Diploma): www.nats.education.gov.in
• NAPS Portal (ITI Trade): www.apprenticeshipindia.org

Candidates are advised to visit only the official AAI website and the NATS/NAPS portals for the latest updates on admit card, result, merit list, cut off, and other details regarding this AAI Vacancy 2026.