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Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) has released the AAI NR Apprentice online form 2026 for engagement of Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The one-year apprenticeship training program covers various airports across the Northern Region for the year 2026-27, and interested candidates can apply online till 16.09.2026.
Last Date: 2026-09-16 23:59:00
Quick Highlights
- Organization: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (Northern Region)
- Advertisement No.: 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR
- Post Name: Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentice 2026-27
- Total Vacancies: 205
- Mode of Application: Online
- Last Date to Apply: 16.09.2026
About AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Airports Authority of India was formed by an Act of Parliament in 1995 and is responsible for creating, upgrading and managing civil aviation infrastructure across the country. The Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) is now inviting applications for a one-year Apprenticeship Training Program at various airports in the Northern Region, including Amritsar, Agra, Bareilly, Dehradun, Gorakhpur, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kanpur, Lucknow, Srinagar, Shimla, Varanasi and several others, along with various offices in New Delhi.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16.09.2026 |
| Duration of Apprenticeship Training | 12 months from date of contract |
Application Fee
No application fee is being charged for this apprenticeship engagement.
Vacancy Details
A total of 205 apprentice seats are available, comprising 80 Graduate Apprentice seats, 65 Diploma (Technical) Apprentice seats and 60 Trade (ITI) Apprentice seats. The discipline-wise breakup is given below. The number of seats is tentative and may be reduced or increased.
| Discipline/Trade | Graduate | Diploma | Trade (ITI) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 | 17 | - |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 | 15 | - |
| Electronics | 10 | 11 | - |
| Computer Science/IT | 15 | 7 | - |
| Aeronautical/Aerospace/Aircraft Maintenance | 5 | 4 | - |
| Architecture | 5 | 5 | - |
| Mechanical/Automobile | 10 | 6 | - |
| BCA/B.Com | 10 | - | - |
| COPA/Steno | - | - | 50 |
| Computer Hardware and Networking | - | - | 10 |
| Total | 80 | 65 | 60 |
Monthly Stipend
| Category | Monthly Stipend |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Rs. 15,000 (AAI share Rs. 8,850 + Government DBT share Rs. 6,150) |
| Diploma (Technical) Apprentice | Rs. 12,000 (AAI share Rs. 6,550 + Government DBT share Rs. 5,450) |
| Trade (ITI) Apprentice | Rs. 9,600 per month |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
For Graduate and Diploma posts, candidates must hold a full-time (regular) four-year Degree or a three-year (regular) Diploma in Engineering in the relevant stream, recognized by AICTE. For Trade (ITI) posts, candidates must hold an ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognized by AICTE.
Domicile Requirement
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.
Other Conditions
- Candidates must have passed their degree/diploma in 2024 or after 2024.
- Candidates who have already completed or discontinued an apprenticeship, or are currently pursuing one elsewhere or in AAI at the same qualification level, are not eligible.
- Candidates who have 1 year or more of apprenticeship training or job experience after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and such applications will be rejected.
Age Limit
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 26 years as on 16.09.2026. Age relaxation in the upper limit is applicable for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD categories as per Government of India guidelines.
Selection Process
- Provisional selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, with date of birth (and subsequently date of passing) used as the tiebreaker for equal marks.
- CGPA is converted into percentage as per the norms of the concerned Educational Board/University.
- Eligible candidates are called for document verification through their registered email IDs only.
- Shortlisted candidates are called for interview and document verification, also through their registered email IDs.
- Final selection is based on interview, verification of certificates, and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining.
- Selected candidates are posted preferably at locations in the Northern Region based on their registration location on the portal.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the following steps.
- Register on the Correct Portal: Graduate and Diploma candidates should register on the NATS 2.0 portal at NATS Portal, while ITI Trade candidates should register on Apprenticeship India.
- Complete e-KYC and Profile: Complete Aadhaar-based e-KYC verification and fill in your basic, educational and communication details to complete your profile on the portal.
- Search for the Establishment: Search for the establishment Airports Authority of India, RHQ NR, New Delhi using establishment code NDLSWC000002 on NATS or E05200700101 on NAPS.
- Apply to the Apprenticeship Opportunity: Click on the apply button against the AAI Northern Region apprenticeship opportunity. After successful submission, you will see a confirmation message that your application has been received.
- Await Document Verification: Eligible candidates will be intimated about document verification and interview through their registered email ID, and final selection will depend on submission of a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
Documents Required
- Qualifying degree/diploma/ITI certificate (or provisional certificate)
- Valid Aadhaar number for e-KYC
- APAAR ID
- Valid personal email ID and mobile number
- Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer, to be submitted at the time of joining
General Rules
- During the apprenticeship, candidates are governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973 and till date) and AAI's applicable policies and rules.
- Reservation for SC/ST, OBC and EWS will be followed as applicable; in case of non-availability of candidates in a reserved category, the seat may be filled from other reserved or general categories.
- AAI has no obligation to offer regular employment to apprentices, and this training does not create any liability on AAI to provide a job.
- No TA/DA is provided to applicants for attending the interview.
- The number of apprentices to be engaged is indicative and may change without further notification.
- The allocated Airport/Station/Unit for training will be final, and no change of training location will be entertained later.
- After 12 months, the Apprenticeship Contract automatically ceases; any act of indiscipline during training may lead to cancellation of the contract.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 about?
Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Northern Region) has invited applications for engagement of Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the year 2026-27. A total of 205 apprenticeship seats are available across various airports in the Northern Region.
Q2. Who can apply for this apprenticeship?
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 can apply. Candidates must have passed their degree, diploma or ITI course in 2024 or after 2024.
Q3. What is the age limit for AAI apprentice recruitment 2026?
The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 26 years as on 16.09.2026. Age relaxation is applicable for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD candidates as per Government of India guidelines.
Q4. What is the last date to apply for AAI NR Apprentice 2026-27?
The last date to submit the online application is 16.09.2026.
Q5. Is there any application fee for this apprenticeship?
No, Airports Authority of India is not charging any application fee for this recruitment.
Q6. What stipend will AAI apprentices receive?
Graduate apprentices will get Rs. 15,000 per month, Diploma (Technical) apprentices will get Rs. 12,000 per month and ITI Trade apprentices will get Rs. 9,600 per month.
Q7. How will candidates be selected for AAI apprenticeship?
Selection is provisional and based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, with date of birth used as a tiebreaker for equal marks. Shortlisted candidates undergo document verification and interview, and final selection depends on submission of a medical fitness certificate at the time of joining.
Q8. Where can candidates apply for this apprenticeship?
Graduate and Diploma candidates can apply online through the NATS portal at www.nats.education.gov.in, while ITI Trade candidates can apply through www.apprenticeshipindia.org by searching for the establishment Airports Authority of India, RHQ NR, New Delhi.
Source
This article is based on the official notification Advt. No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR issued by Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters (Northern Region).
Disclaimer: The information in this article has been compiled from the official AAI notification for reader convenience. Candidates are advised to verify all details, including dates, vacancies and eligibility, from the official AAI and NATS/NAPS portals before applying.
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