AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification Out
The Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region has published a new notification regarding the 2026-27 recruitment cycle for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Apprentices. Released on 28-07-2026 on the official website, aai.aero, the notification confirms a total of 140 apprenticeship vacancies. The online application process will be conducted from 28-07-2026.
Issued under Advertisement No. 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE, the official notification outlines the engagement of 140 apprentices at RHQ Kolkata and multiple airports throughout the Eastern Region. Candidates native to specific Eastern Region states—West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands—are eligible to apply, provided they passed their relevant Degree, Diploma, or ITI course in or after 2024.
The online application process for the AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 will be managed strictly through the NATS and NAPS portals. While the official documentation notes that the online application process will be conducted from 28-07-2026, it also indicates that the application start date and last date will be announced soon, and the application schedule will be announced separately.
Candidates are encouraged to download the official AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 Notification PDF to review full details concerning the vacancies, eligibility requirements, stipends, and the apprenticeship duration.
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27 – Overview
| Specification | Details |
| Organization | Airports Authority of India (AAI), Eastern Region |
| Advertisement No. | 01/2026/ER/APPRENTICE |
| Post Names | Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 140 |
| Apprenticeship Duration | One year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Category | Indian Nationals from Eastern Region states only |
AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
The official notification does not specify the application start date or last date. Prospective applicants are advised to regularly monitor the respective apprenticeship portals (NATS/NAPS) for immediate updates regarding the active application window.
- Notification Date: 28-07-2026
- Application Last Date: To be announced soon
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Vacancy 2026-27
A total of 140 apprenticeship slots are available across three distinct categories. The Airports Authority of India reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats, or to cancel the engagement process, without assigning any reason.
| S. No. | Category | No. of Vacancies | Stipend |
| 1 | Graduate | 35 | ₹15,000/- per month |
| 2 | Diploma | 35 | ₹12,000/- per month |
| 3 | ITI | 70 | ₹9,600/- per month (1st year), ₹10,560/- per month (2nd year) |
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Stipend 2026
Apprentices selected for the program will receive a monthly stipend corresponding to their qualifications. Graduate apprentices will be provided ₹15,000 per month, while Diploma apprentices will receive ₹12,000 per month. ITI apprentices will receive ₹9,600 per month during their first year of training. In their second year, ITI apprentices will receive ₹10,560 per month. This specific ITI stipend rate is applicable to National or State Trade Certificate holders whose prior training period is accounted for in determining the stipend rate.
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
How to Apply Online for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Eligible applicants must submit their details exclusively via the official government portals. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
- 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 (refer to the Enrolment ID table below).
- Fill in the required details and submit the online application.
AAI Establishment Enrolment IDs by Location
Applicants must utilize the Enrolment ID corresponding to their preferred training location when registering on the NATS or NAPS platforms:
| S. No. | Location | BOPT (NATS) | RDAT (NAPS) |
| 1 | RHQ ER, Kolkata | EWBPNC000015 | E02211900015 |
| 2 | VSI Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram | EANSAC000005 | E02233500003 |
| 3 | Bagdogra Airport | EWBDAC000001 | E02241900953 |
| 4 | Gaya Airport | EBRGAC000001 | E06211000016 |
| 5 | Patna Airport | EBRPAC000006 | E05201000023 |
| 6 | Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi | EJHRAC00012 | E02232000009 |
| 7 | Raipur Airport | WCTRPC000009 | E03232200002 |
| 8 | Bhubaneswar Airport | EORKHC000024 | E05192100002 |
| 9 | Pakyong Airport | ESKESC000005 | Not specified |
| 10 | Jharsuguda Airport | EORJHC000006 | E01232100007 |
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.
