AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out for 140 Posts: Apply Online for Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentices

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The AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 notification has been released by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for 140 Apprentice vacancies, including Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices.

Eligible candidates from West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar can apply online through the NATS/NAPS portal.

This article provides complete details on vacancy distribution, eligibility criteria, stipend, training locations, selection process, important dates, required documents, application procedure, and direct apply links for the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27.

AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – 140 Posts
Notification Out — Graduate, Diploma & ITI Apprentices | Apply via NATS/NAPS Portal
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Particulars Details
Organization Name Airports Authority of India (AAI) — Eastern Region, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52 (A Category-1 ‘Mini Ratna’ Public Sector Enterprise)
Advertisement Number 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE
Recruitment Name Engagement of Graduate/Diploma/ITI Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for Year 2026-27
Post/Category Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Trade Apprentice
Total Vacancies 140 (35 Graduate + 35 Diploma + 70 ITI)
Apprenticeship Duration 1 Year
Eligible Region Domiciles of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim & Andaman-Nicobar (Indian Nationals Only)
Application Mode Online Only (Via NATS/NAPS Portal)
Training Locations RHQ Eastern Region, Kolkata & Various Airports across Eastern Region
Official Website aai.aero

About Airports Authority of India (AAI)

  • AAI is a Category-1 ‘Mini Ratna’ Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India
  • Eastern Region headquarters located at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52
  • Manages airport operations, air traffic management, and airport infrastructure across the Eastern Region and India
  • Offers apprenticeship opportunities every year under the Apprentices Act, 1961, to give young graduates/diploma holders/ITI candidates hands-on exposure to airport and aviation-sector operations

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Category-Wise Vacancy & Stipend Details
Category Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice 35
Diploma Apprentice 35
ITI Apprentice 70
Total 140

Monthly Stipend — Category-Wise
Category Stipend
Graduate ₹15,000/- per month
Diploma ₹12,000/- per month
ITI (1st Year of Training) ₹9,600/- per month
ITI (2nd Year of Training — National/State Trade Certificate Holders) ₹10,560/- per month
Note: For ITI National/State Trade Certificate holders, the period of training already undergone by the trade apprentice in a recognized school/institution is taken into account while determining the minimum payable stipend rate. AAI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats, or cancel the engagement process entirely, without assigning any reason.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • Candidate must be an Indian National, domiciled specifically in the Eastern Region — West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar
  • Must have passed Degree/Diploma/ITI course in or after 2024, as assessed as on 30/06/2026
  • Qualification must be in a discipline relevant to the apprenticeship category applied for (Graduate/Diploma/ITI Trade)
  • Based on similar AAI regional apprentice notifications, candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere, or have more than 1 year of prior work experience, are typically not eligible — candidates should verify this condition against the official notification/portal instructions

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Location-Wise Establishment/Enrolment ID for Application

Candidates must search for the correct AAI Establishment ID matching their preferred training location while registering on the NATS (for Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS (for ITI) portal.

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Location Enrolment ID — BOPT (NATS) / RDAT (NAPS)
RHQ ER, Kolkata BOPT: EWBPNC000015 | RDAT: E02211900015
VSI Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram BOPT: EANSAC000005 | RDAT: E02233500003
Bagdogra Airport BOPT: EWBDAC000001 | RDAT: E02241900953
Gaya Airport BOPT: EBRGAC000001 | RDAT: E06211000016
Patna Airport BOPT: EBRPAC000006 | RDAT: E05201000023
Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi BOPT: EJHRAC000012 | RDAT: E02232000009
Raipur Airport BOPT: WCTRPC000009 | RDAT: E03232200002
Bhubaneswar Airport BOPT: EORKHC000024 | RDAT: E05192100002
Pakyong Airport BOPT: ESKESC000005 | RDAT: Not Available
Jharsuguda Airport BOPT: EORJHC000006 | RDAT: E01232100007
Note: BOPT ID is used for registration on the NATS portal (Graduate/Diploma candidates); RDAT ID is used for registration on the NAPS portal (ITI candidates). “Not Available” for Pakyong Airport under RDAT means ITI vacancies may not be offered at that specific location — confirm directly on the NAPS portal.

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How to Apply — Step-by-Step Process

  • For Graduate/Diploma Apprentices: Visit the NATS Portal — nats.education.gov.in
  • For ITI Apprentices: Visit the NAPS Portal — apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
  • Register yourself as a candidate on the respective portal (NATS for Graduate/Diploma, NAPS for ITI)
  • Search for the concerned AAI Establishment ID matching your preferred training location (see table above)
  • Complete your candidate profile, including educational qualification details, category, and domicile proof
  • Submit your online application against the correct AAI Establishment for the Eastern Region
  • Important: Applications submitted through any mode other than the official NATS/NAPS portals shall NOT be accepted

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Governing Rules During Apprenticeship

  • During the period of Apprenticeship, candidates shall be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973 and till date)
  • Candidates will also be subject to commensurate policies/rules of AAI as an organization
  • The apprenticeship does not guarantee any regular/permanent employment with AAI upon completion

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Documents Typically Required (Based on Similar AAI Regional Notifications)

  • Age Proof (10th Certificate/Birth Certificate)
  • Educational Qualification Certificates & Marksheets (Degree/Diploma/ITI, as applicable)
  • Domicile/Residence Proof of the Eastern Region State applied under
  • Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), if applicable
  • Aadhaar Card
  • Portal Registration Number (generated after NATS/NAPS registration)
  • Passport-size Photographs

Note: This is a general document checklist based on comparable AAI regional apprentice notifications. Candidates should confirm the exact document list from the official NATS/NAPS application process and any additional AAI Eastern Region instructions.

Why Choose an AAI Apprenticeship?

  • Get hands-on training experience at a Mini Ratna Central PSU under the Ministry of Civil Aviation
  • Exposure to real airport operations across major Eastern Region airports — Kolkata, Patna, Ranchi, Bhubaneswar, Raipur, Bagdogra, Sri Vijaya Puram, Pakyong, Jharsuguda
  • Structured monthly stipend during the training period, adding financial support while gaining industry experience
  • A strong first entry point into the aviation/airport infrastructure sector, valuable for future government or PSU-sector job applications
  • ITI apprentices get stipend progression from 1st to 2nd year based on National/State Trade Certificate recognition

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Important Tips for Applicants

  • Register on the correct portal — NATS for Graduate/Diploma and NAPS for ITI — applying on the wrong portal will lead to application rejection
  • Double-check the Establishment/Enrolment ID against your preferred training location before submitting, since a wrong ID could route your application to a different region or airport
  • Only candidates who passed their Degree/Diploma/ITI in or after 2024 (as on 30/06/2026) are eligible — verify your passing year carefully before applying
  • Since AAI reserves the right to cancel or modify the seats without assigning a reason, keep monitoring the official AAI website/portal for any updates or corrigenda
  • Complete your NATS/NAPS registration and E-KYC well in advance, since technical delays close to the deadline are common on high-traffic government portals
  • Applications through any mode other than the official portals will not be accepted — avoid third-party or offline submissions

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important links

Apply Online — Graduate/Diploma (NATS) click here
Apply Online — ITI (NAPS) click here
Official Website (AAI) click here
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) — AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Q1. How many total vacancies are there in AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans. A total of 140 vacancies — 35 Graduate, 35 Diploma, and 70 ITI apprentice posts.

Q2. Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment?
Ans. Indian Nationals domiciled in West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, or Andaman & Nicobar, who have passed their Degree/Diploma/ITI course in or after 2024 (as on 30/06/2026).

Q3. What is the monthly stipend for AAI Eastern Region apprentices?
Ans. Graduate apprentices get ₹15,000/month, Diploma apprentices get ₹12,000/month, and ITI apprentices get ₹9,600/month in the 1st year and ₹10,560/month in the 2nd year (for National/State Trade Certificate holders).

Q4. Where can candidates apply for this recruitment?
Ans. Graduate and Diploma candidates apply via the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in), while ITI candidates apply via the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in), using the correct AAI Establishment ID for their preferred location.

Q5. What is the duration of the AAI apprenticeship program?
Ans. The apprenticeship program is for a period of 1 year.

Q6. At which locations is the AAI Eastern Region apprenticeship offered?
Ans. RHQ Eastern Region Kolkata, VSI Airport Sri Vijaya Puram, Bagdogra Airport, Gaya Airport, Patna Airport, Birsa Munda Airport Ranchi, Raipur Airport, Bhubaneswar Airport, Pakyong Airport, and Jharsuguda Airport.

Q7. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a permanent job at AAI?
Ans. No, the apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961 is a training engagement and does not guarantee regular or permanent employment with AAI.

Q8. Can applications be submitted offline or through email?
Ans. No. Applications must be submitted only through the official NATS/NAPS portals; applications through any other mode will not be accepted.

Q9. Is there an application fee for this recruitment?
Ans. The notification does not mention any application fee. Based on similar AAI regional apprentice recruitments, this is typically a free application process — candidates should confirm on the NATS/NAPS portal during registration.

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