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

AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – 140 Posts

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

Monthly Stipend — Category-Wise

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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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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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