Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region has issued Advertisement No. 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE, inviting applications for the engagement of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the year 2026-27. A total of 140 apprenticeship posts are available across RHQ Kolkata and various airports in the Eastern Region. Interested candidates can check the eligibility, stipend, and application process below.
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The notification does not specify the application start date or last date. Candidates are advised to check the respective apprenticeship portals (NATS/NAPS) regularly for updates on the application window.
- Notification Date: 28-07-2026
- Application Last Date: To be announced soon
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AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27
AAI Eastern Region has announced a total of 140 apprenticeship vacancies across three categories, as detailed below:
AAI reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats, or to cancel the engagement process, without assigning any reason.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian Nationals only
- Domicile: Candidates must belong to West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, or Andaman & Nicobar (Eastern Region states)
- Qualification: Must have passed the relevant degree, diploma, or ITI course in or after 2024, as assessed on 30/06/2026
- Age Limit: Not specified in the notification
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on their category. Graduate apprentices will receive ₹15,000 per month, Diploma apprentices ₹12,000 per month, and ITI apprentices ₹9,600 per month during the first year of training and ₹10,560 per month during the second year, applicable to National or State Trade Certificate holders whose prior training period is accounted for in determining the stipend rate.
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How to Apply Online for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Graduate and Diploma candidates should visit the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in
- ITI candidates should visit the NAPS portal at apprenticeshipindia.gov.in
- Register on the respective portal and search for the concerned AAI Establishment ID corresponding to the desired location (see Enrolment ID table below)
- Fill in the required details and submit the online application
- Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted
AAI Establishment Enrolment IDs by Location
Candidates should use the Enrolment ID corresponding to their preferred location while registering on the NATS/NAPS portal:
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- During the apprenticeship period, candidates will be governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961 (as amended in 1973 and till date) and the commensurate policies/rules of the organization
- AAI reserves the right to increase, decrease, or cancel the apprenticeship engagement process without assigning any reason
- Applications submitted through any mode other than the official NATS/NAPS portals will not be accepted
Candidates who have completed their graduation or diploma can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Diploma Government Jobs available across India. ITI-qualified candidates can check the latest ITI Apprentice Jobs and Apprenticeship Jobs 2026 in various sectors. Those looking for opportunities in the Eastern Region can also browse West Bengal Government Jobs, Odisha Government Jobs, Bihar Government Jobs, and Jharkhand Government Jobs for more openings in their state.