AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 — 205 Seats for Graduate, Diploma & ITI Candidates

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Important Dates & Application Fee

Apply Online by 16 September 2026 — No Application Fee

The application is open now and the last date is 16 September 2026. That gives you about a month. But do not wait till the last date — NATS and NAPS portals can slow down with heavy traffic. See, here is a practical tip — first register on the relevant portal (NATS for Graduate/Diploma, NAPS for ITI Trade) before applying. Because only applications submitted through the registered portal will be considered. And there is no fee at all — ₹0. So you can apply without any financial risk. The age is reckoned as on 16 September 2026. And the training period is 12 months from the date of joining. So plan accordingly.

Tip: Register on NATS/NAPS portal first, complete your profile, then search for AAI establishment and apply. Only portal applications are accepted.

Application Fee — Nil

No application fee for any category. This is completely free. Whether you are General, OBC, SC, ST, PwBD, or any other category, you pay nothing. And the stipend is paid monthly during the 12-month training period. So you earn while you learn. Just make sure you have the required qualification and domicile before applying.

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Vacancy & Eligibility Details

205 Seats — 80 Graduate, 65 Diploma, 60 ITI — Civil, Electrical, Electronics, CS/IT & More

So there are 205 seats in total across three categories. Graduate has 80 seats, Diploma has 65, and ITI has 60. See, the discipline-wise break-up is important. For Graduate — Civil has 15, CS/IT has 15, Electrical has 10, Electronics has 10, Mechanical has 10, BCA/B.Com has 10, Aeronautical has 5, Architecture has 5. For Diploma — Civil has 17, Electrical has 15, Electronics has 11, CS/IT has 7, Mechanical has 6, Architecture has 5, Aeronautical has 4. For ITI — COPA/Stenography has 50, Computer Hardware & Networking has 10. See, COPA has the most ITI seats — 50 out of 60. So if you are an ITI holder in COPA, your chances are very good. And Civil Engineering has good seats in both Graduate and Diploma categories. So if you are from these disciplines, this is worth applying.

Degree/Diploma/ITI from 2024 or After — 12 North Indian States Domicile Required

The qualification is straightforward — you need 4-year Degree (Graduate), 3-year Diploma, or ITI in the notified streams from AICTE/Government recognized institutions. And you must have passed in 2024 or after. See, here is the important filter — only candidates domiciled in 12 North Indian states/UTs can apply — Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. And the age limit is 18 to 26 years as on 16 September 2026. SC/ST gets 5 years relaxation, OBC gets 3 years, PwBD gets 10 years. But one thing — if you have already completed apprenticeship, terminated it midway, or are currently pursuing apprenticeship elsewhere, you are not eligible. And candidates with 1 year or more of experience after qualification are also not eligible. So this is strictly for fresh candidates.

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Selection Process

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Stipend & Training Details

Graduate ₹15,000 — Diploma ₹12,000 — ITI ₹9,600 — Monthly Stipend for 1 Year

The stipend is paid monthly for the 12-month training period. Graduate apprentices get ₹15,000 per month — ₹8,850 from AAI and ₹6,150 from government via DBT. Diploma apprentices get ₹12,000 per month — ₹6,550 from AAI and ₹5,450 from government. ITI trade apprentices get ₹9,600 per month as fixed stipend. See, this is decent for an apprenticeship. And since AAI is a Miniratna PSU, the working conditions and facilities are good. But here is the reality — this is training, not a permanent job. After 12 months, AAI has no obligation to offer regular employment. So think of this as a stepping stone. The experience certificate from AAI is valuable for future PSU jobs. Many candidates use this to get better opportunities in other PSUs or private companies.

What You Will Learn During Apprenticeship

• Work at Northern Region airports — Delhi, Jaipur, Lucknow, Amritsar & 40+ locations
• Learn airport operations, air traffic control systems, or engineering maintenance
• Get hands-on experience with AAI's infrastructure and equipment
• Understand how airports function as critical national infrastructure
• Work with experienced AAI professionals and learn industry practices
• Receive training certificate from AAI on successful completion
• Build professional network in the aviation sector

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — How to Apply

Online via NATS (Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS (ITI Trade) Portal Only

The application is fully online through NATS or NAPS portals. See, you cannot apply offline or send any hard copy. And here is the thing — Graduate and Diploma candidates must apply through NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in). ITI Trade candidates must apply through NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.org). So first register on the relevant portal, complete your profile, then search for AAI establishment and apply. The establishment name is Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi. And only applications submitted through the registered portal will be considered. Correspondence in any other manner will not be entertained.

How to Apply — Graduate/Diploma (NATS Portal)

• Step 1: Visit nats.education.gov.in and click Student → General Student
• Step 2: Click Student Registration — keep ready: email, mobile, Aadhaar, qualifying certificate (PDF, under 1 MB), APAAR ID
• Step 3: Verify mobile and email via OTP, complete Aadhaar e-KYC
• Step 4: Fill registration form (auto-populated from UIDAI), add educational details, set password, submit
• Step 5: Verify account via email link, log in and complete profile — Basic, Educational, Communication, Training Preferences
• Step 6: Preview profile and submit to receive Student Enrolment ID
• Step 7: Search establishment Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi (NDLSWC000002) and click Apply

How to Apply — ITI Trade (NAPS Portal)

• Step 1: Visit apprenticeshipindia.org and click Register → Candidate
• Step 2: Fill Basic, Family, and Contact details, submit
• Step 3: Activate account via email link, log in
• Step 4: Complete Your Profile — add About Me and contact details (mandatory before applying)
• Step 5: Search using establishment code E05200700101 and click Apply
• Step 6: Track applications from dashboard, sign contract if offered

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Documents Required

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Important Links

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — Frequently Asked Questions

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