- AAI apprentice live updates
- AAI apprentice vacancy 2026 discipline wise seats
- AAI apprentice eligibility and domicile rule
- AAI apprentice stipend and training period
- AAI apprentice selection process without a written exam
- AAI apprentice training locations in Northern Region
- How to apply for AAI apprentice 2026 online
- Important Links
AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026 205 Posts Apply window is open until 16.09.2026 under advertisement 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR. The Airports Authority of India is engaging 80 graduate, 65 diploma and 60 ITI trade apprentices for one year of training at Northern Region airports. There is no written examination and no application fee. Selection is on the percentage of marks in the qualifying examination.
AAI apprentice live updates
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Latest status: Applications are being accepted. The advertisement fixes 16.09.2026 as the last date and no corrigendum has been issued.
18.08.2026: The AAI recruitment dashboard was checked and advertisement 01/2026/NR is listed with its five page notification available for download. The NATS and NAPS portals named in the advertisement were both reachable. All destinations are given in the Important Links section below.
14.08.2026: Airports Authority of India, Regional Headquarters Northern Region, published the notification for engagement of graduate, diploma and ITI apprentices for the year 2026-27, covering 205 seats across ten disciplines and trades.
Last checked: 18.08.2026 at 11:35 IST.
AAI apprentice vacancy 2026 discipline wise seats
Seats are split across engineering disciplines for graduates and diploma holders, and across two trades for ITI candidates. The advertisement states the numbers are tentative and may be increased or reduced.
| Discipline or trade | Graduate, diploma and trade seats |
|---|---|
| Civil Engineering | 15 graduate and 17 diploma seats |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 graduate and 15 diploma seats |
| Electronics | 10 graduate and 11 diploma seats |
| Computer Science and IT | 15 graduate and 7 diploma seats |
| Aeronautical, Aerospace and Aircraft Maintenance | 5 graduate and 4 diploma seats |
| Architecture | 5 graduate and 5 diploma seats |
| Mechanical and Automobile | 10 graduate and 6 diploma seats |
| BCA and B.Com | 10 graduate seats |
| COPA and Steno ITI trade | 50 trade apprentice seats |
| Computer Hardware and Networking ITI trade | 10 trade apprentice seats |
| Total seats advertised | 205 in all, being 80 graduate, 65 diploma and 60 ITI trade apprentices |
AAI apprentice eligibility and domicile rule
This is a region specific engagement, so domicile decides eligibility before qualification does. The advertisement also bars anyone who has already served an apprenticeship at the same qualification level.
| Eligibility question | What the advertisement states |
|---|---|
| Which states are eligible | Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand |
| Year of passing allowed | Candidates who passed the degree or diploma in 2024 or after 2024 |
| Graduate and diploma qualification | A full time regular four year degree or three year diploma in engineering, recognised by AICTE |
| ITI trade qualification | An ITI or NCVT certificate in the notified trades from a recognised institution |
| Age limit for apprentices | Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on 16.09.2026, with relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD as per Government of India guidelines |
| Who is barred from applying | Anyone who has completed, terminated or is pursuing an apprenticeship elsewhere at the same qualification level |
| Does prior job experience disqualify | Yes. One year or more of training or job experience after the essential qualification makes a candidate ineligible |
AAI apprentice stipend and training period
The stipend is shared between the Airports Authority of India and the Government, with the Government share paid by direct benefit transfer. The rate depends on the category of apprenticeship, not on the discipline.
| Apprentice category | Monthly stipend and split |
|---|---|
| Graduate degree apprentice | Rs 15,000 per month, being Rs 8,850 from AAI and Rs 6,150 as the Government share through DBT |
| Technician diploma apprentice | Rs 12,000 per month, being Rs 6,550 from AAI and Rs 5,450 as the Government share through DBT |
| Trade ITI apprentice | Rs 9,600 per month |
| Training duration | 12 months from the commencement of the apprenticeship contract |
| Application fee payable | None. No fee is prescribed in the advertisement |
| Is regular employment offered | No. AAI states it has no obligation to give regular employment and apprentices cannot claim a job on this basis |
AAI apprentice selection process without a written exam
There is no written test in this engagement. Provisional selection runs purely on academic marks, and the tie breaker is written into the advertisement itself.
| Selection question | How the advertisement decides it |
|---|---|
| How is the merit list made | On the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination |
| What breaks a tie in marks | Date of birth first, and then the date of passing the qualifying examination |
| How is CGPA treated | Converted into a percentage as per the norms of the concerned board or university |
| What is the next stage | Document verification and interview at the establishment office, intimated only through the registered email id |
| Is a medical certificate needed | Yes. A medical fitness certificate has to be submitted at the time of joining |
| Where will an apprentice be posted | Preferably at a Northern Region location based on the registration location chosen in the portal, and the allotment is final |
| Does attending verification guarantee selection | No. Final engagement follows document verification, medical fitness and merit |
AAI apprentice training locations in Northern Region
Training runs at airports and offices spread across the northern states, so candidates should register with the location they can realistically relocate to. No change of place is entertained later.
| State or area | Airports and establishments named in the advertisement |
|---|---|
| Delhi and NCR | Safdarjung, Hindon and various offices in New Delhi |
| Uttar Pradesh | Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Chitrakoot, Farukkhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, Kushinagar, Lucknow, Meerut, Muirpur, Moradabad, Prayagraj, Shravasti and Varanasi |
| Punjab and Chandigarh | Adampur, Amritsar, Bhatinda, Halwara or Ludhiana and Pathankot |
| Rajasthan | Bikaner, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kishangarh, Kota and Udaipur |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun, Pantnagar and Pithoragarh |
| Himachal Pradesh | Kangra Gaggal, Kullu Bhuntar and Shimla |
| Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh | Jammu, Srinagar and Leh |
| Madhya Pradesh | Gwalior and Khajuraho |
How to apply for AAI apprentice 2026 online
Applications are accepted only through the national apprenticeship portals, not through the AAI website. Register on the correct portal for your qualification first, because an application from an unregistered profile is not considered.
- Download the advertisement and confirm your domicile state, year of passing and discipline are covered.
- Graduate and diploma candidates register on the NATS portal. ITI trade candidates register on the apprenticeship India NAPS portal. Both links are in Important Links below.
- Complete the profile registration on that portal before searching for the establishment, as required by the advertisement.
- Search for the establishment Airports Authority of India RHQ NR, New Delhi, using code NDLSWC000002 on NATS or E05200700101 on NAPS.
- Open the establishment page and click the apply button against the apprenticeship training position.
- Confirm you see the success message stating that you have applied for the training position and will be contacted based on availability.
- Apply for one discipline only and complete this by 16.09.2026, since applications for more than one discipline are not considered.
Important Links
Use only the official destinations below. Read the advertisement before registering, because the domicile and year of passing conditions decide eligibility before anything else.
| Resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online on the NATS portal for graduate and diploma | Open NATS apprenticeship portal |
| Apply Online on the NAPS portal for ITI trade | Open apprenticeship India portal |
| Download Official Notification PDF | Download AAI Northern Region apprentice advertisement |
| AAI recruitment dashboard | Open AAI recruitment dashboard |
| AAI Recruitment 2026 389 posts update | Read AAI Recruitment 2026 update |
| More Sarkari Naukri updates | View more Sarkari Naukri updates |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many seats are there in AAI Northern Region apprentice 2026?
205 seats in all, being 80 graduate apprentices, 65 diploma apprentices and 60 ITI trade apprentices. The advertisement states these numbers are tentative.
What is the last date to apply for AAI apprentice 2026?
The last date for receipt of applications is 16.09.2026 on the NATS or NAPS portal.
Is there an application fee for AAI apprentice 2026?
No. The advertisement prescribes no application fee for any category.
Who is eligible by domicile for this engagement?
Only Indian nationals domiciled in Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand.
What is the age limit for AAI apprentice 2026?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 26 years as on 16.09.2026, with upper age relaxation for SC, ST, OBC and PwBD as per Government of India guidelines.
Which passing years are accepted?
Candidates who passed their degree or diploma in 2024 or after 2024 are eligible.
Is there a written exam for AAI apprentice?
No. Provisional selection is made on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by document verification and interview.
What breaks a tie if two candidates have the same marks?
Date of birth is taken first, and after that the date of passing the qualifying examination.
What stipend does an AAI apprentice get?
Rs 15,000 a month for graduate apprentices, Rs 12,000 for diploma apprentices and Rs 9,600 for ITI trade apprentices, part paid by AAI and part by the Government through DBT.
How long is the AAI apprenticeship training?
Twelve months from the commencement of the apprenticeship contract, after which the contract ceases automatically.
Which portal should I apply on?
Graduate and diploma candidates apply on the NATS portal and ITI trade candidates on the apprenticeship India NAPS portal, searching for Airports Authority of India RHQ NR, New Delhi.
Does an apprenticeship lead to a permanent job in AAI?
No. AAI states it has no obligation to give regular employment and apprentices cannot claim a job on the basis of this training.
Can I apply for more than one discipline?
No. Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered.