Overview
Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Graduate/Diploma/ITI Trade Apprentice (38 (tentative, may be decreased/increased) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 24 August 2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- Airports Authority of India (AAI)
- Qualification
- • Only Indian Nationals having domicile of West Bengal are eligible. • Candidates who passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after 2022 are eligible. • Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship, discontinued it midway, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere (including in AAI) with the same qualification level are not eligible. • Candidates who have apprenticeship training or job experience of 1 year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible. • Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and such applications will be rejected.
- Vacancies
- 38 (tentative, may be decreased/increased)
- Advertisement No
- 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT
- Last date to apply
- 24 August 2026
Important Dates
| Last Date to Apply | 24 August 2026 |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Eligibility
• Only Indian Nationals having domicile of West Bengal are eligible. • Candidates who passed their degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after 2022 are eligible. • Candidates who have already completed apprenticeship, discontinued it midway, or are currently undergoing apprenticeship elsewhere (including in AAI) with the same qualification level are not eligible. • Candidates who have apprenticeship training or job experience of 1 year or more after attaining the essential qualification are not eligible. • Candidates applying for more than one discipline will not be considered, and such applications will be rejected.
Age Limit
• Minimum age (as on 24 August 2026): 18 years • Maximum age (as on 24 August 2026): 26 years • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
Salary
Category: Monthly Stipend (Rs.) Graduate Apprentice (Civil/Electrical/Electronics & Communication/IT/Technical): 15,000/- (Rs. 8,850/- AAI share + Rs. 6,150/- Government share under DBT scheme) Diploma Apprentice (Civil/Electrical/Electronics & Tele Communication/Technical): 12,000/- (Rs. 6,550/- AAI share + Rs. 5,450/- Government share under DBT scheme) Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Electrical/Electronics & Mechanics: 10,560/- (by AAI) Trade Apprentice (ITI) - COPA: 9,600/- (by AAI)
Application Fee
No application fee is being charged for this recruitment.
Selection Process
• Vacancies for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices are advertised only through the BOPT/NATS website. • Vacancies for ITI Trade Apprentices are advertised only through the RDAT/NAPS website. • Only nominations received through the official BOPT/NATS and RDAT/NAPS websites will be considered for provisional selection. • Provisional selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required educational qualification. • Candidature of applicants is provisional; shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification only through their registered email ID. • Final selection is based on interview/verification of certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. • Selected candidates will be engaged only at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52.
How to Apply
• Visit the NATS portal https://nats.education.gov.in (for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices) or the Apprenticeship India portal www.apprenticeshipindia.org (for ITI Trade Apprentices). • Search for the establishment "Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52" using establishment code EWBPNC000002 (Graduate/Diploma) or E06161900020 (ITI Trade). • Click the Apply button on the establishment page. • On successful submission, a confirmation message will be displayed: "Successfully applied for the training position. Based on availability, you will be contacted by the establishment." • Candidates must complete mandatory registration on the respective NATS/BOPT or NAPS portal before applying.
Required Documents
• Medical Fitness Certificate (to be obtained only from a Government Medical Officer or Medical Officer of a Government Undertaking) • Birth Certificate • Educational qualification certificates, for verification at the time of interview/joining • Not specified in the notification: a complete standalone list of documents required at the time of registration/application (beyond what is stated above)
Important Instructions
• Only applications received in online mode through the NATS/BOPT/NAPS portals will be considered; any other mode of correspondence/application will not be entertained. • No TA/DA will be provided for document verification, interview, or joining. • The number of candidates to be engaged is indicative only and may be changed without further notice. • Reservation for SC/ST, OBC, PWD, etc. will be followed as applicable; in case of non-availability of candidates in a reserved category, it will be filled from other reserved/general categories. • AAI is not obligated to provide regular or contractual employment to apprentices, and apprentices have no right to claim such employment based on this apprenticeship. • The decision of AAI management will be final and binding on all matters relating to eligibility, acceptance/rejection of applications, selection process, and cancellation of the process in part or full. • It is the sole responsibility of candidates to get their profile, including APAAR ID, updated and verified from the concerned regional Board/office. • If false, incomplete, or misleading information is found at any stage of selection or during the apprenticeship period, the candidature/engagement is liable to be cancelled. Candidates who have completed their graduate or diploma degree in engineering can also explore more Engineering Government Jobs and Diploma Engineering Jobs available across India. Applicants looking for opportunities closer to Kolkata can check West Be…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 38 Posts?
Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026
What is the application fee?
Nil
What is the age limit?
• Minimum age (as on 24 August 2026): 18 years • Maximum age (as on 24 August 2026): 26 years • Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines.
What is the selection process?
• Vacancies for Graduate and Diploma Apprentices are advertised only through the BOPT/NATS website. • Vacancies for ITI Trade Apprentices are advertised only through the RDAT/NAPS website. • Only nominations received through the official BOPT/NATS and RDAT/NAPS websites will be considered for provisional selection. • Provisional selection is based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required educational qualification. • Candidature of applicants is provisional; shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification only through their registered email ID. • Final selection is based on interview/verification of certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. • Selected candidates will be engaged only at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52.