AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Last Date Tomorrow for 205 Posts

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Northern Region, is inviting applications for 205 Apprentice posts for the 2026-27 training session. The recruitment covers Graduate, Diploma and ITI Trade Apprentice positions.

The last date to apply is September 16, 2026, which means eligible applicants have only one day left to complete the application process. Applications are being accepted through the NATS and NAPS portals.

AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The apprenticeship programme is for candidates looking to gain practical experience in the aviation and airport sector. The training will continue for 12 months.

The 205 seats are divided into 80 Graduate Apprentice, 65 Diploma Apprentice and 60 ITI Trade Apprentice posts. The application is free for all eligible applicants.

AAI Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Applicants can apply for different disciplines depending on their educational qualification. The vacancy distribution is given below.

The highest number of ITI seats is available in COPA/Stenography, while Civil Engineering has the highest combined number of Graduate and Diploma seats.

AAI Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend during the one-year training period. The amount depends on the apprenticeship category.

The Graduate Apprentice stipend is INR 15,000 per month, while Diploma and ITI apprentices will receive INR 12,000 and INR 9,600, respectively.

AAI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Applicants must meet the required educational, age and domicile conditions to apply for AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification:

• Graduate Apprentice: Relevant full-time four-year engineering degree or eligible BCA/B.Com qualification.
• Diploma Apprentice: Relevant full-time three-year engineering diploma.
• ITI Apprentice: ITI/NCVT qualification in the relevant trade.
• The qualifying qualification should generally have been completed in 2024 or later.

Age Limit:

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Maximum age: 26 years
• Age will be calculated as on September 16, 2026.
• Relaxation will be applicable to eligible reserved categories as per government rules.

Applicants must also fulfil the domicile requirements mentioned in the AAI notification. The eligible areas include Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Chandigarh and Madhya Pradesh.

AAI Northern Region Apprentice Selection Process 2026

The selection process does not involve a regular written examination. Applications are shortlisted based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination, followed by further verification.

The process includes:

• Merit-based shortlisting
• Document verification
• Interview, where applicable
• Medical fitness verification

The apprenticeship is for training purposes and does not guarantee permanent employment with AAI after completion of the training.

AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Last Date

The AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 last date is September 16, 2026. Applicants who have not yet completed the process should register and submit their applications through the relevant apprenticeship portal before the deadline.

Graduate and Diploma applicants need to use the NATS portal, while ITI Trade applicants are required to apply through the NAPS/Apprenticeship India portal.

How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Applicants can follow these steps to complete the registration:

1. Visit the relevant NATS or NAPS portal.
2. Complete the apprenticeship registration process.
3. Search for the Airports Authority of India Northern Region apprenticeship opportunity.
4. Select the eligible discipline or trade.
5. Enter the required details and upload the documents.
6. Review the application carefully.
7. Submit the form before September 16, 2026.
8. Save a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

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