AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026; Apply Online for 205 Posts, Stipend Up to ₹15,000 OPEN

AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 205 Posts

⚠️ Domicile Restriction — Who Can Apply

This is a region-specific apprenticeship drive. Only Indian Nationals who are domiciles of the following states/UTs are eligible to apply:

Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

If you are not a domicile of one of these regions, you are not eligible for this specific Northern Region drive — AAI’s other Regional Headquarters run separate apprentice notifications for their respective regions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Indian National, domicile of the states/UTs listed above
• Passing Year: Candidates who passed their Degree/Diploma in 2024 or after 2024 are eligible
• Age Limit: Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years as on 16 September 2026 (upper age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD as per Government of India guidelines)
• Prior Apprenticeship Bar: Candidates who have already completed, or terminated midway, an apprenticeship (in AAI or any other organization at the same qualification level), or are currently pursuing one elsewhere, are not eligible
• Experience Bar: Candidates with 1 year or more of apprenticeship/job experience after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible — this scheme is meant for genuinely fresh candidates
• One Discipline Only: Candidates applying for more than one discipline will have all their applications rejected

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentices: Full-time (Regular) 4-year Degree in Engineering in the relevant stream, recognized by AICTE, Government of India
• Diploma Apprentices: Full-time (Regular) 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant stream, recognized by AICTE, Government of India
• ITI Trade Apprentices: ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from an institution recognized by AICTE, Government of India

Seat-Wise Breakup — Graduate Apprentices (80 Seats)

Seat-Wise Breakup — Diploma Apprentices (65 Seats)

Seat-Wise Breakup — ITI Trade Apprentices (60 Seats)

Monthly Stipend

Airports & Locations Covered — Northern Region

Training may be assigned at any of the following Northern Region airports/establishments: Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bhatinda, Bikaner, Chitrakoot, CATC-Prayagraj, Dehradun, Farukkhabad, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Hissar, Halwara/Ludhiana, Jammu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kangra-Gaggal, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kullu-Bhuntar, Kushinagar, Kishangarh, Kota, Lucknow, Leh, Moradabad, Muirpur, Meerut, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pratapgarh, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj Airport, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi, and various offices in New Delhi, among others.

Important: The allocated Airport/Station/Unit is final — no change in place of training will be entertained once assigned. Selected candidates will be posted preferably at their preferred locations (as registered in the portal), based on availability.

Mode of Selection — Step by Step

• Step 1 — Provisional Selection: Based purely on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination — there is no written test or aptitude exam for this drive
• Tie-Breaker: In case of equal marks percentage, candidates are ranked by Date of Birth first, then Date of Passing as seniority criteria
• CGPA Conversion: If your result is in CGPA, it will be converted to a percentage as per your Board/University’s own official norms
• Step 2 — Document Verification: Eligible candidates are called for document verification at the establishment office — communication happens only through registered email IDs
• Step 3 — Interview/Verification: Shortlisted candidates are called for Interview and/or further Document Verification, again via registered email only
• Step 4 — Medical Fitness: Final selection requires submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate (obtainable only from a Government Medical Officer or a Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking) at the time of joining
• Step 5 — Engagement Letter: Only after successful document verification and medical fitness clearance is the apprentice engagement letter issued

Important: Merely being shortlisted or attending document verification/interview does NOT guarantee selection — final confirmation depends entirely on successful verification and medical fitness.

How to Apply — Portal-Wise Process

For Graduate & Diploma Apprentices — NATS Portal:

• Visit www.nats.education.gov.in
• Register as a “General Student” (for Diploma/Graduate pass-outs) — if you’re still pursuing your course, use the Sandwich/AEDP option instead
• Complete e-KYC via your Aadhaar number, and verify your mobile number and email via OTP
• Fetch your APAAR ID (create one via the ABC portal first, if you don’t already have it)
• Fill in your Basic Details, Educational Details (upload/fetch your provisional certificate via DigiLocker), Communication Details, and Training Preferences
• Preview and final-submit your profile — your Student Enrolment ID will be generated
• Search for establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi” (Establishment Code: NDLSWC000002) and click Apply

For ITI Trade Apprentices — NAPS Portal:

• Visit www.apprenticeshipindia.org
• Click “Register” and select “Candidate”
• Fill in your Basic, Family, and Contact details, then submit — you’ll receive an activation email
• Click the Activate link in the email, then log in using your registered Email ID/Registration Number and Password
• Click “Complete Your Profile” — this is mandatory before you can apply to any opportunity
• Search for establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi” (Establishment Code: E05200700101) under Apprenticeship Opportunities and click Apply

Note: After successfully applying, the portal will show: “Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment.” Only applications received through these official portals will be considered — no other mode of correspondence will be entertained.

Documents You’ll Need for Registration

• Valid personal Email ID (used to activate your account and log in)
• Mobile Number (linked for OTP verification)
• Aadhaar Number (mandatory for e-KYC)
• Qualifying Degree/Provisional Certificate in PDF format (under 1 MB)
• APAAR ID (create via the ABC portal beforehand if you don’t have one)

Important Conditions & Disclaimers

• No Job Guarantee: AAI has no obligation to offer regular employment after apprenticeship — candidates have no right to claim a job based on this training, and AAI takes no responsibility for future employment/placement
• Governed by Establishment Rules: Apprentices must follow the conduct, discipline, and safety rules applicable to AAI employees of the corresponding category during their training period
• Reservation: SC/ST, OBC, and EWS reservation applies as per rules; if suitable reserved-category candidates aren’t available, seats may be filled from other reserved or general categories
• No TA/DA: No travel or daily allowance will be provided for attending interviews
• Automatic Termination: The apprenticeship contract automatically ceases after the stipulated 12-month period; any act of indiscipline during training can lead to cancellation of the contract
• False Information: If false or incorrect information is found at any stage, the candidature/engagement will be cancelled
• Final Decision: AAI Management’s decision on eligibility, selection, or cancellation of the process (in part or full) is final — no correspondence will be entertained in this regard

Helpline / Contact for Portal Queries

• NATS/BOAT Portal Queries: Email — studentquery@boatnr.org, admin@boatnr.org, info@boatnr.org | Phone — 0512-2584056 / 2584057 / 2580349
• NAPS Portal Queries: Email — apprenticeship@nsdcindia.org | Website — apprenticeshipindia.org

Why This Apprenticeship Is Worth Considering

• AAI is a Miniratna Category-I Central Public Sector Enterprise — a year of hands-on exposure to real civil aviation infrastructure operations looks strong on any fresher’s resume, regardless of whether it converts to a permanent role
• Graduate and Diploma stipends are relatively competitive for an apprenticeship (₹15,000 and ₹12,000 respectively), partly subsidized by the Government via DBT
• A wide spread of technical and non-technical disciplines (Civil, Electrical, Electronics, IT, Aeronautical, Architecture, Mechanical, Commerce, and ITI trades) means most fresh graduates/diploma holders/ITI pass-outs from these fields have a genuine shot
• Selection is purely marks-based with no written exam — meaning your academic performance record is what counts most, not last-minute exam prep

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