AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for North Eastern Region: 95 Graduate, Diploma and Trade Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Airports Authority of India, RHQ North Eastern Region, Guwahati
• Advertisement Number: 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NER
• Post Name: Graduate, Diploma and Trade Apprentice
• Total Vacancies: 95
• Mode of Application: Online through NATS or NAPS portal
• Last Date to Apply: 28 July 2026

Important Dates

AAI NER Apprentice Vacancy Details

The AAI Regional Headquarters North Eastern Region has notified 95 apprentice posts across four engineering streams and three ITI trades. The organization has clarified that the number of posts is tentative and can be reduced or increased as per requirement.

Selected apprentices will undergo one year of training at airports notified under the North Eastern Region, which include locations in Assam, Agartala, Imphal, Shillong, Dimapur, Tezu, Lengpui and Hollongi (Itanagar). The allotted airport or station will be final, and no request for a change of training location will be entertained.

Monthly Stipend for AAI Apprentices

No travelling allowance or daily allowance will be paid to any apprentice during the training period.

Eligibility Criteria

Domicile Requirement

Only Indian nationals who are domiciles of the North Eastern Region are eligible for this apprenticeship, specifically candidates belonging to Assam, Agartala in Tripura, Imphal in Manipur, Shillong in Meghalaya, Dimapur in Nagaland, Lengpui in Mizoram, and Tezu or Hollongi in Arunachal Pradesh.

Educational Qualification

Candidates applying for Graduate or Diploma Apprentice posts should possess a full time regular four year degree or three year regular diploma in the relevant engineering stream, recognized by AICTE, Government of India. Candidates applying for ITI Trade Apprentice posts should possess an ITI or NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognized by AICTE, Government of India. Only candidates who have passed their Graduate or Diploma qualification in 2024 or after are eligible to apply.

Age Limit

The minimum age for applicants is 18 years and the maximum age is 26 years as on 28 July 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.

Conditions for Engagement as Apprentice

Candidates who have already completed their apprenticeship, or who terminated an apprenticeship midway, or who are currently pursuing an apprenticeship in another organization or in AAI at the same qualification level, are not eligible for this engagement. Similarly, candidates who have gained one year or more of apprenticeship training or job experience after obtaining their essential qualification will not be considered eligible.

Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and such applications will be rejected outright.

Selection Process

The AAI NER apprentice selection will proceed through the following stages.

• Provisional selection will be based on the percentage of marks obtained by candidates in their qualifying examination.
• Shortlisted candidates will be intimated only through their registered email ID and called for an interview and document verification.
• Final selection will be based on the interview, verification of certificates, and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining, which must be obtained only from a Government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking.
• Selected candidates will be posted preferably at the location in the North Eastern Region corresponding to their registration location on the portal.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates need to apply online through the NATS or NAPS portal, depending on the post they are applying for.

1. Register yourself on the concerned portal first, that is the NATS portal for Graduate and Diploma Apprentice posts or the NAPS portal for ITI Trade Apprentice posts, without fail before applying.
2. Visit www.nats.education.gov.in if you are applying for a Graduate or Diploma Apprentice post, or visit www.apprenticeshipindia.org if you are applying for an ITI Trade Apprentice post.
3. Search for the establishment Airports Authority of India, RHQ NER, Guwahati using ID EASKMC000039 on the BOAT portal or ID E08201800006 on the NAPS portal.
4. Click on the Apply button that appears on the next page after you find the establishment.
5. Wait for the confirmation message that reads Successfully applied for the training position, Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment.

Important Points to Note

• No application fee is being charged from any candidate.
• The number of apprentices to be engaged is indicative and may be changed without further notice.
• Reservation for SC, ST, OBC and EWS candidates will be followed as applicable, and in case of non-availability of candidates in a reserved category, the post will be filled from other reserved categories or the general category.
• Airports Authority of India has no obligation to provide regular employment to apprentices at any point after the training period.
• Candidates found to have furnished false or incorrect information at any stage of selection will have their candidature or engagement cancelled.
• Verifying the profile with the respective regional board is the sole responsibility of the candidate.
• In the event of any dispute, the English version of the notice and communication will be treated as final.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the AAI NER Guwahati Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

It is a notification issued by Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters North Eastern Region, Guwahati for engagement of Graduate Apprentices, Diploma Apprentices and Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in this AAI apprentice recruitment?

There are 95 apprentice posts in total, made up of 31 Graduate Apprentice posts, 31 Diploma Apprentice posts and 33 Trade Apprentice posts across Civil, Electrical, Electronics/IT/Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering, plus Fitter, Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) and Electrician trades.

Q3. Who is eligible to apply for AAI NER apprentice posts 2026?

Only Indian nationals who are domiciles of Assam, Agartala in Tripura, Imphal in Manipur, Shillong in Meghalaya, Dimapur in Nagaland, Lengpui in Mizoram, or Tezu and Hollongi in Arunachal Pradesh can apply. Candidates must have passed their Graduate or Diploma qualification in 2024 or after, and the age must be between 18 and 26 years as on 28 July 2026.

Q4. What is the last date to apply for AAI NER Guwahati apprentice recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the application is 28 July 2026, which falls on a Tuesday. Candidates are advised to read the general instructions carefully before applying.

Q5. How much stipend will AAI apprentices receive?

Graduate Apprentices will get a monthly stipend of Rs.15,000, Technical Diploma Apprentices will get Rs.12,000, and Trade Apprentices under ITI will get Rs.9,600. These amounts include both the AAI share and the government DBT share where applicable.

Q6. Is there any application fee for this apprentice recruitment?

No application fee is being charged from any candidate for this recruitment.

Q7. Will AAI apprentices get a regular job after completing training?

No. Airports Authority of India has no obligation to give regular employment to apprentices, and candidates cannot claim regular employment from AAI on the basis of this apprenticeship at any point of time.

Q8. How can I apply for AAI NER Guwahati apprentice recruitment 2026?

Candidates must register on the NATS portal for Graduate and Diploma Apprentice posts or the NAPS portal for ITI Trade Apprentice posts, then find the establishment Airports Authority of India RHQ NER Guwahati and click the apply button, after which a successful application message will be displayed.

Source

This article is based on the official notification issued by Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters North Eastern Region, Guwahati, Advertisement Number 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NER. For queries related to the BOAT portal, candidates may contact bopter.gov.in, and for NAPS portal queries candidates may contact apprenticeshipindia.org. Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification before applying.

Disclaimer: This article is for general informational purposes and is based on the official notification available at the time of writing. The number of posts and other details are subject to change as per the employer's discretion. Candidates should verify all details from the official website before applying.