AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for Graduate & Diploma Apprentice Posts
Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Schedule “A” Miniratna Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, through its Regional Headquarters at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur, has released AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 (Advt. No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE (Graduate/Diploma)/Nagpur) for the engagement of Graduate and Diploma Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/2014/2025. A total of 9 seats are available across Engineering, HR, and Finance disciplines, for a training duration of one year.
Only Diploma and Degree holders who are domicile of Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur, are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted online through the BOAT/NATS 2.0 portal between 28th August 2026 and 30th September 2026. Below is a complete breakdown of vacancy details, eligibility, stipend, selection process, and how to apply.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur |
| Advertisement Number | 01/2026/APPRENTICE (Graduate/Diploma)/Nagpur |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice & Diploma Apprentice |
| Total Seats | 9 (tentative; can be reduced or increased) |
| Duration of Training | One Year |
| Eligible Candidates | Domicile of Maharashtra, in Nagpur/nearby area of Nagpur only |
| Application Mode | Online only, through BOAT/NATS 2.0 Portal |
| Application Start Date | 28th August 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30th September 2026 |
| Application Fee | No Application Fee |
| Training Location | Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur |
AAI Apprentice Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Commencement of Online Application through BOAT/NATS Portal | 28th August 2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date of Online Application through NATS Portal | 30th September 2026 (Wednesday) |
AAI Apprentice Vacancy Details
AAI Nagpur Airport has announced 9 tentative seats across the following Graduate and Diploma Apprentice disciplines, each with a training duration of one year. Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and their application will be rejected.
| S. No. | Category/Discipline | No. of Seats |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering – Civil) | 01 |
| 2 | Graduate Apprentice (Engineering – Electrical) | 01 |
| 3 | Graduate Apprentice (HR) | 02 |
| 4 | Graduate Apprentice (Finance) | 01 |
| 5 | Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Civil) | 01 |
| 6 | Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Electrical) | 01 |
| 7 | Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Mechanical) | 01 |
| Total | 08* |
*Note: The notification lists two entries numbered “4” (Graduate Apprentice – Finance and Diploma Apprentice – Engineering-Civil); the seat count above totals 08 as individually listed against each discipline, though the notification’s overall framing describes 9 posts. All figures are tentative and may be reduced or increased as per the notification.
AAI Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
Only candidates belonging to the state of Maharashtra (Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur) are eligible to apply. Candidates who have passed their Degree/Diploma on or after 01.04.2022 are eligible; those who have completed more than five years from the date of passing the qualifying examination, as on the date of joining, are not eligible. Students awaiting final year results may also apply, subject to producing the qualifying certificate later.
Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship, terminated one midway, or are currently pursuing one with another organisation or AAI at the same qualification level are not eligible. Candidates with one year or more of training/job experience after attaining the essential qualification are also not eligible.
AAI Apprentice Qualification
Degree/Diploma candidates must possess a full-time regular four-year Degree in Engineering or three-year Diploma in the relevant stream, from an institution recognised by AICTE, Government of India, with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates). Where CGPA/CGPI/CPI/SGPA is awarded, it is the applicant’s responsibility to convert it to a percentage as per the guidelines of the concerned University/Board/AICTE/Institute.
| Category/Discipline | Minimum Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering – Civil) | B.Tech/B.E (Civil Engineering) |
| Graduate Apprentice (Engineering – Electrical) | B.Tech/B.E (Electrical Engineering) |
| Graduate Apprentice (HR) | Degree in any stream with knowledge of computer and administrative work |
| Graduate Apprentice (Finance) | Degree in Commerce (B.Com) or Bachelor of Business Administration |
| Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Civil) | Diploma in Civil Engineering |
| Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Electrical) | Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering |
| Diploma Apprentice (Engineering – Mechanical) | Diploma in Mechanical Engineering |
AAI Apprentice Age Limit
As on 31.07.2026, candidates must be a minimum of 18 years and a maximum of 26 years of age. Upper age relaxation is available as follows.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST and PWD | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
In case of non-availability of candidates in reserved categories, the vacancies will be filled from other reserved categories/General category.
AAI Apprentice Application Fee
There is no application fee for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27.
AAI Apprentice Stipend
The monthly stipend is ₹15,000/- for Graduate Apprentices and ₹12,000/- for Diploma Apprentices, structured as follows.
| Apprentice Category | Total Stipend | Establishment Share | Government Share (via BOAT) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000/- | ₹8,850/- | ₹6,150/- |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000/- | ₹6,550/- | ₹5,450/- |
The Government’s share is directly credited to the apprentice’s registered bank account through BOAT.
AAI Apprentice Selection Process
- Selection for engagement as Apprentice is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination.
- The candidature of the applicant is provisional; final selection is based on Interview/verification of certificates and testimonials, and submission of a Certificate of Medical Fitness (obtained only from a Gazetted Government Medical Officer/Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking) at the time of joining.
- A Police Verification Certificate must be obtained from the candidate’s local area of residence.
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification through their registered email ID only.
Airports Authority of India has no obligation to offer regular employment to Apprentices on completion of the training. However, apprentices who successfully complete one year of Apprenticeship Training in AAI will be exempted from submitting application fees for future direct recruitment in AAI, subject to fulfilling the other requirements in the respective recruitment advertisement.
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27
- Register on the BOAT/NATS 2.0 Portal as a student, via nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php or moenats.aicte-india.org/student_register.php.
- After completing enrollment/registration as Student/Apprentice, apply against the AAI advertisement shown on the dashboard in listing form.
- After registering on the BOAT web portal, your documents will be verified by BOAT.
- Following verification, apply to Airports Authority of India, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (Establishment No. WMHMCC000058), under the desired trade for apprenticeship.
- Only applications received online through the NATS portal will be considered.
Important Instructions
- Applications without supporting documents, or that are incomplete or do not fulfil the prescribed criteria, will be rejected.
- Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and their application will be rejected.
- Requests for change in mailing address, category, discipline, qualification, or bank details once declared during registration will not be entertained.
- The number of candidates to be engaged is indicative and may change as per requirement without further notification.
- During apprenticeship, candidates will be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended) and the organisation’s policies/rules.
- Reservation for SC/ST and OBC is applicable as per rules; OBC candidates must submit a Non-Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate in the prescribed proforma. OBC candidates falling in the creamy layer are not entitled to OBC reservation benefits and must apply as “UR”, meeting the UR age criteria.
- At any stage, if a candidate is found to have furnished false or incorrect information, their candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled.
- Apprentices shall undergo training only at the notified Airport/Establishment; no change in place of training will be entertained.
- If no application is received from suitable/eligible candidates by the last date, AAI shall take apprentices directly from the NATS 2.0 portal.
AAI Graduate Apprentice & Diploma Apprentice Important Links
- Apply Online: Link 1 | Link 2
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
It is a recruitment notification by Airports Authority of India, Nagpur, for engaging Graduate and Diploma Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961/2014/2025, for a one-year training period at Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur.
How many vacancies are available in AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
The notification lists individual seat counts across 7 disciplines - Graduate Apprentice in Civil, Electrical, HR (2 seats), and Finance, and Diploma Apprentice in Civil, Electrical, and Mechanical — totalling 8 seats as listed, tentative and subject to change.
Who is eligible to apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Only Diploma and Degree holders who are domicile of Maharashtra, in Nagpur or the nearby area of Nagpur, and who passed their qualifying examination on or after 01.04.2022, are eligible.
What is the last date to apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
The last date for online application through the NATS Portal is 30th September 2026.
What is the qualification required for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Requirements vary by discipline - B.Tech/B.E in Civil or Electrical Engineering for the respective Graduate posts, any degree with computer/administrative knowledge for HR, B.Com/BBA for Finance, and a relevant three-year Diploma for the Diploma posts, each with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST).
What is the age limit for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27?
Candidates must be between 18 and 26 years of age as on 31.07.2026, with relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST/PWD and 3 years for OBC
What is the stipend for AAI Apprentices?
Graduate Apprentices receive ₹15,000 per month, and Diploma Apprentices receive ₹12,000 per month, split between the Establishment and the Government’s share via BOAT.