AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters Northern Region, New Delhi has released the notification for engagement of Graduate, Diploma and ITI Apprentices for the apprenticeship training year 2026-27. The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a total of 205 Apprentice seats at various airports and establishments under the Northern Region. Eligible candidates can apply through the NATS/NAPS apprenticeship portals.
Candidates who are domiciles of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand can apply. The apprenticeship training will be for 12 months and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend as prescribed for their category. The last date to submit the online application is 16 September 2026.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI) |
| Regional Headquarters | Northern Region, New Delhi |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR |
| Post Name | Graduate/Diploma & ITI Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 205 |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Selection Process | Merit Based + Document Verification/Interview |
| Job Location | Various Airports/Establishments in Northern Region |
| Last Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Official Portals | NATS / NAPS |
AAI has notified 80 Graduate Apprentice, 65 Diploma/Technician Apprentice and 60 ITI Trade Apprentice seats, making a total of 205 seats.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Apply Online Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 16 September 2026 |
| Apprenticeship Training Period | 12 Months |
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | ₹0/- |
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹0/- |
| All Candidates | No Application Fee |
AAI has specifically stated that no application fee is being charged from candidates.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Vacancies & Qualification
| Post/Trade | Graduate | Diploma | ITI |
| Civil Engineering | 15 | 17 | — |
| Electrical Engineering | 10 | 15 | — |
| Electronics | 10 | 11 | — |
| Computer Science / IT | 15 | 7 | — |
| Aeronautical / Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance | 5 | 4 | — |
| Architecture | 5 | 5 | — |
| Mechanical / Automobile | 10 | 6 | — |
| BCA / B.Com | 10 | — | — |
| COPA / Steno | — | — | 50 |
| Computer Hardware & Networking | — | — | 10 |
| Total | 80 | 65 | 60 |
Educational Qualification
Graduate/Degree Apprentice: Candidates must possess a full-time regular four-year degree in the relevant engineering/discipline mentioned in the notification, from an institution recognized by AICTE/Government of India.
Diploma/Technician Apprentice: Candidates must possess a three-year regular Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from an AICTE/Government of India recognized institution.
ITI Trade Apprentice: Candidates must possess an ITI/NCVT certificate in the relevant trade from a recognized institution.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Salary / Stipend
| Apprentice Category | Monthly Stipend |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000/- per month |
| Diploma/Technician Apprentice | ₹12,000/- per month |
| ITI Trade Apprentice | ₹9,600/- per month |
The Graduate Apprentice stipend is ₹15,000 per month, Diploma/Technician Apprentice stipend is ₹12,000 per month, and ITI Trade Apprentice stipend is ₹9,600 per month.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Age Limit
The minimum age of the candidate should be 18 years and the maximum age should be 26 years as on 16 September 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD and other eligible categories will be applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Eligibility
- Only Indian Nationals are eligible.
- Candidates must be domiciles of Chandigarh, Delhi, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Leh Ladakh, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh or Uttarakhand.
- Candidates who passed their qualifying degree/diploma in 2024 or after are eligible.
- Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship are not eligible.
- Candidates having apprenticeship training/job experience of one year or more after acquiring the essential qualification are not eligible.
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline will have their application rejected.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Selection Process
The provisional selection of candidates will be made on the basis of the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination. In case candidates have equal marks, date of birth and thereafter the date of passing will be considered for determining seniority.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification/interview through their registered email IDs. Final selection will be subject to verification of original certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. Selected candidates will subsequently receive the apprenticeship engagement letter.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Training Locations
Apprenticeship training will be provided at various airports and establishments under AAI Northern Region, including locations such as:
Adampur, Amritsar, Agra, Aligarh, Ayodhya, Azamgarh, Bareilly, Bathinda, Bikaner, Dehradun, Fursatganj, Gorakhpur, Gwalior, Hindon, Hisar, Halwara/Ludhiana, Jammu, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Kangra-Gaggal, Kanpur, Khajuraho, Kullu-Bhuntar, Kushinagar, Kishangarh, Kota, Lucknow, Leh, Moradabad, Meerut, Pantnagar, Pathankot, Pithoragarh, Prayagraj, Safdarjung, Shravasti, Srinagar, Shimla, Udaipur, Varanasi and various offices in New Delhi.
AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Documents
Candidates should keep the following documents/information ready before completing registration and application:
- Aadhaar Card
- Valid Mobile Number
- Valid Personal Email ID
- Recent Photograph
- Educational Qualification Certificate / Provisional Certificate
- Degree/Diploma Certificate, as applicable
- ITI/NCVT Certificate, as applicable
- Marksheets
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD Certificate, if applicable
- APAAR ID for NATS registration
- Other documents required for verification
For NATS registration, candidates are required to have a valid email ID, mobile number, Aadhaar number, qualifying degree/provisional certificate in PDF format and APAAR ID.
How to Apply for AAI Northern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates must first register themselves on the appropriate apprenticeship portal. Graduate and Diploma Apprentices should register/apply through the NATS portal, while ITI Trade Apprentices should register/apply through the NAPS/Apprenticeship India portal.
After registration and completion of the profile, candidates should search for Airports Authority of India – RHQ NR, New Delhi using the establishment details provided in the notification and select the relevant apprenticeship opportunity. Candidates must apply for only one discipline. After successful submission, the portal will display the application confirmation message. Only applications submitted online through the NATS/NAPS portals will be considered.
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