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📅 September 10, 2026 👤 By EKTA SHRIVASTAVA 💬 0 Comments

Table of Contents: Overview | Important Dates | Vacancy DetailsEligibility Criteria |  Qualification | Age Limit |  Fee | Stipend | Selection How to Apply Important Instructions

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

यह भर्ती नागपुर के डॉ. बाबासाहेब आंबेडकर इंटरनेशनल एयरपोर्ट में एक साल के प्रशिक्षण के लिए महाराष्ट्र के नागपुर और आसपास के क्षेत्र के डिप्लोमा और डिग्री होल्डर्स के लिए है। आवेदन ऑनलाइन BOAT/NATS 2.0 पोर्टल पर 28 अगस्त से 30 सितंबर 2026 तक ही स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। कुल 9 सीटें हैं, जो बढ़ाई या घटाई जा सकती हैं।

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)

ऑनलाइन आवेदन 28 अगस्त 2026 से शुरू होकर 30 सितंबर 2026 तक स्वीकार किए जाएंगे, इसलिए इच्छुक उम्मीदवारों को इस अवधि के भीतर आवेदन करना जरूरी है।

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.

यहां 8 (कभी-कभी 9) पद विभिन्न विषयों जैसे सिविल, इलेक्ट्रिकल, मैकेनिकल, एचआर और फाइनेंस में हैं, लेकिन एक उम्मीदवार केवल एक ही विषय के लिए आवेदन कर सकता है। एक से अधिक विषयों के लिए आवेदन करने पर आवेदन रद्द हो जाएगा।

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.

केवल महाराष्ट्र के नागपुर या आसपास के इलाकों के डिग्री/डिप्लोमा होल्डर्स जो 1 अप्रैल 2022 या उसके बाद पास हुए हैं, आवेदन कर सकते हैं। जो पहले से अप्रेंटिसशिप कर चुके हैं या जिनका अनुभव एक साल से अधिक है, वे पात्र नहीं हैं। अंतिम वर्ष के छात्र भी आवेदन कर सकते हैं, बशर्ते बाद में प्रमाण पत्र जमा करें।

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

प्रत्येक पद के लिए आवश्यक योग्यता अलग है, जैसे सिविल या इलेक्ट्रिकल इंजीनियरिंग में बी.टेक/बी.ई. ग्रेजुएट या संबंधित क्षेत्र में डिप्लोमा। ग्रेजुएट एचआर के लिए किसी भी स्ट्रीम में डिग्री और कंप्यूटर/प्रशासनिक ज्ञान जरूरी है। न्यूनतम 50% मार्क्स (SC/ST के लिए 45%) आवश्यक हैं।

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.

उम्र सीमा 18 से 26 वर्ष के बीच है, जिसमें SC/ST/PWD को 5 साल और OBC को 3 साल की छूट मिलती है। यदि आरक्षित वर्गों में उम्मीदवार नहीं मिलते, तो अन्य वर्गों से भी भर्ती हो सकती है।

AAI Apprentice Application Fee

There is no application fee for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27.

इस भर्ती के लिए कोई आवेदन शुल्क नहीं है, जिससे सभी योग्य उम्मीदवार बिना शुल्क के आवेदन कर सकते हैं।

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.

ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस को ₹15,000 और डिप्लोमा अप्रेंटिस को ₹12,000 महीना मिलेगा। यह राशि दो हिस्सों में आती है, जिसमें सरकार की ओर से BOAT के माध्यम से सीधे बैंक खाते में भुगतान होता है।

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.

चयन मेरिट (योग्यता परीक्षा के अंक) पर होगा, लेकिन अंतिम चयन इंटरव्यू, प्रमाण पत्र सत्यापन और मेडिकल फिटनेस प्रमाण पत्र पर निर्भर करेगा। पुलिस वेरिफिकेशन भी आवश्यक है। ट्रेनिंग पूरी करने पर नियमित नौकरी की गारंटी नहीं, लेकिन भविष्य में AAI की भर्ती में आवेदन शुल्क से छूट मिलेगी।

How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27

  1. 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.
  2. After completing enrollment/registration as Student/Apprentice, apply against the AAI advertisement shown on the dashboard in listing form.
  3. After registering on the BOAT web portal, your documents will be verified by BOAT.
  4. Following verification, apply to Airports Authority of India, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur (Establishment No. WMHMCC000058), under the desired trade for apprenticeship.
  5. Only applications received online through the NATS portal will be considered.

For issues or queries related to the NATS portal, candidates may contact the Board of Apprenticeship Training (BOAT), Western Region, Mumbai, at phone +91-22-24055635/24053682, email [email protected], or toll-free 1800-222-060 (for Students/Aspirants only).

आवेदन के लिए पहले BOAT/NATS 2.0 पोर्टल पर छात्र के रूप में रजिस्टर करना होगा, फिर AAI के विज्ञापन पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें। केवल NATS पोर्टल के माध्यम से दर्ज आवेदन स्वीकार किए जाएंगे। दस्तावेज़ सत्यापन BOAT करेगा।

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.
  • For clarifications/queries, candidates may email [email protected] or call 0712-2807531.

आवेदन अधूरे या गलत दस्तावेज़ों के साथ स्वीकार नहीं होंगे। केवल एक विषय के लिए आवेदन करें। रजिस्ट्रेशन के बाद कोई जानकारी बदलने की अनुमति नहीं। आरक्षित वर्गों के लिए आरक्षण और संबंधित दस्तावेज़ जरूरी हैं। प्रशिक्षण केवल नागपुर एयरपोर्ट पर होगा।

AAI Graduate Apprentice & Diploma Apprentice Important Links

AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 FAQs

Q1. 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.

Q2. 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.

Q3. 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.

Q4. 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.

Q5. 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).

Q6. 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

Q7. 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.

इस भर्ती से जुड़ी सामान्य पूछताछ से स्पष्ट होता है कि यह केवल नागपुर क्षेत्र के योग्य डिप्लोमा और डिग्री धारकों के लिए है, कुल 8-9 सीटें हैं, आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 30 सितंबर 2026 है, और चयन मेरिट व इंटरव्यू के आधार पर होगा। ग्रेजुएट और डिप्लोमा अप्रेंटिस के लिए वेतन अलग है।

AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 के लिए उपयोगी जानकारी

यह भर्ती केवल नागपुर और आसपास के महाराष्ट्र के निवासियों के लिए है, इसलिए अन्य राज्यों के उम्मीदवार आवेदन न करें। आवेदन केवल BOAT/NATS 2.0 पोर्टल पर ऑनलाइन होगा, और अंतिम तिथि का ध्यान रखें। उम्मीदवारों को अपनी योग्यता, आयु, और पिछली अप्रेंटिसशिप स्थिति का ध्यानपूर्वक मूल्यांकन करना चाहिए क्योंकि कुछ अनुभव या पूर्व अप्रेंटिसशिप वाले पात्र नहीं होंगे। चयन मेरिट के आधार पर होता है लेकिन अंतिम चयन इंटरव्यू, डॉक्यूमेंट चेक और मेडिकल फिटनेस पर निर्भर करता है। प्रशिक्षण का समय एक वर्ष है, और पूरी अवधि के लिए नागपुर एयरपोर्ट पर ही रहना होगा। सफल अप्रेंटिस को भविष्य में AAI की भर्तियों में शुल्क छूट का लाभ मिलेगा, लेकिन नियमित नौकरी की गारंटी नहीं है। आवेदन के लिए आवश्यक दस्तावेज़ सही और समय पर जमा करना बहुत जरूरी है, अन्यथा आवेदन खारिज हो सकता है।

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