AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Airports Authority of India NER has released the official notification for the recruitment of 95 Apprentices under the Apprentices Act 1961, for the year 2026-27 in the North Eastern Region.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment Overview
| Post Name | Eng. Mech & Various Apprentices |
| Total Posts | 95 Vacancy |
| Organization | Airports Authority Of India – AAI NER |
| Qualification | 10th Passed |
| Stipend | Rs. 15,000/- Per Month |
| Application Date | 7th – 28th July 2026 |
AAI Apprentice Qualifications
Candidates applying for the AAI North Eastern Region Guwahati Apprentice positions should meet the educational requirements based on the apprenticeship category they are interested Candidates must possess the relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
- Graduate (Degree) Apprentices: Full-time (regular) four-year degree in Engineering (BE/B.Tech) in the respective stream or BCA, recognized by AICTE.
- Diploma Apprentices: Full-time (regular) three-year diploma in Engineering in the respective stream or Computer Application, recognized by AICTE.
- ITI Trade Apprentices: ITI/NCVT certificate in Computer Operator Programming Assistant or Steno trades from institutions recognized by AICTE.
- Year of Passing: Candidates who passed their degree/diploma/ITI in or after 2024 are eligible.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment Age Limit
Only Indian nationals who are bonafide domiciles of the North Eastern Region (Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh) are eligible to apply.
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 26 years
- Age Relaxation: The upper age relaxation for reserved categories like SC, ST, OBC and PwBD will be provided strictly as per Government of India guidelines.
AAI Apprentice Vacancy
Through the AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment 2026, the public sector enterprise has invited applications across multiple technical disciplines. The structured seat distribution and location details are highlighted below:
| Specialization | Graduate | Diploma | Trade ITI | Total |
| Civil Engg. | 8 | 10 | 0 | 18 |
| Electrical Engg. | 10 | 10 | 0 | 20 |
| Electronics / IT / Computer Science Engg. | 10 | 6 | 0 | 16 |
| Mechanical Engg. | 3 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| Fitter (ITI) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Mechanic (Motor Vehicle) | 0 | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| Electrician | 0 | 0 | 14 | 14 |
| Total | 31 | 31 | 33 | 95 |
AAI Apprentice Salary
Candidates selected for AAI Apprentice Recruitment will be paid a consolidated monthly stipend as per the rules. Find out the post-wise stipend presented in the table below:
| AAI Apprentice Recruitment Salary | |
| Particular | Stipend |
| Graduate (Degree) Apprentices | INR 15,000 Per Month |
| Technical (Diploma) Apprentice | INR 12,000 Per Month |
| Trade Apprentices (ITI) | INR 9,600 Per Month |
AAI Apprentice Recruitment Selection Process
The selection process for the AAI NR Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is based on merit and document verification.
- Merit List: Provisional selection will be made based on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Degree/Diploma/ITI). CGPA will be converted to percentage as per university norms.
- Tie-Breaking: In case of equal percentage, the candidate senior in age (older) will be ranked higher. If the date of birth is also the same, the candidate with the earlier date of passing will be ranked higher.
- Document Verification & Interview: Eligible candidates will be called for document verification and an interview through their registered email ID. They must bring original documents and self-attested copies.
- Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to the candidate being found medically fit. The medical fitness certificate must be obtained from a Government Medical Officer.
- Final Selection: Candidates are selected based on merit, verification, and medical fitness. An apprentice engagement letter will then be issued. The candidature remains provisional until all checks are complete.
Final selection will be based on the performance in the interview and verification of documents.
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The official notification provides the comprehensive schedule for the online application process. The last date to apply for the AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment is 28th July 2026. Check the important dates from the table below.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Date | 7th July 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 7th July 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 28th July 2026 |
How To Apply AAI Apprentice Recruitment
The application process is completely online and is conducted through two separate government portals based on the candidate’s qualification. No other mode of application will be accepted. Candidates must first register on the respective portal and then apply for the establishment “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NER, Guwahati”.
- Step 1 (Registration): Register on the respective portal (NATS for Graduate/Diploma, NAPS for ITI) and create a profile. Ensure all details are correct.
- Step 2 (Find Establishment): On the portal, search for the establishment “AAirports Authority of India – RHQ NER, Guwahati”. The Establishment IDs are:
- For NATS (BOAT): EASKMC000039
- For NAPS: E08201800006
- Step 3 (Apply): Click on the ‘Apply’ button for the desired apprenticeship position.
- Step 4 (Verification): A message will confirm your application. Candidates are responsible for getting their profile verified by the respective Regional Board.
- Step 5 (Shortlisting): Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and interview via their registered email ID. No TA/DA will be paid.
Important links of AAI Apprentice Recruitment
| Apply ITI | Click Here |
| Apply Graduated/Diploma | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Join NEToday Channel | WhatsApp | Telegram |
| Website | Click Here |
