AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Northern Region Application Window Closes Today
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will officially close the application window today for its highly anticipated apprentice recruitment drive in the Northern Region for the training cycle 2025–26. This marks the final opportunity for aspiring candidates seeking Graduate, Diploma, and ITI apprentice roles to submit their applications before the deadline expires.
Recruitment Drive Details and Important Dates
The recruitment initiative, announced through advertisement no. 02/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NR, commenced on March 11, 2026. A total of 133 apprentice positions will be filled through this comprehensive drive, which is specifically targeted at the Northern Region of India. Today represents the absolute last day for eligible candidates to complete and submit their online applications through the official AAI portal.
AAI, established as a Miniratna Category 1 Public Sector Enterprise, holds the crucial responsibility of developing, upgrading, maintaining, and operating civil aviation infrastructure across India. Successful candidates selected through this recruitment process will undergo specialized training at various airports located within the Northern Region, including major aviation hubs and facilities in Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Varanasi, Srinagar, and Dehradun.
Eligibility Criteria and Geographic Restrictions
The recruitment process imposes specific domicile requirements for participation. Only candidates who are officially domiciled in the following states and union territories are eligible to apply:
- Delhi
- Haryana
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Ladakh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Chandigarh
Vacancy Distribution and Educational Qualifications
The recruitment drive encompasses three distinct categories of apprentice positions with specific educational requirements for each:
- Graduate Apprentices: 22 positions available requiring candidates to possess an engineering degree in the relevant discipline
- Diploma Apprentices: 64 positions available requiring candidates to hold an engineering diploma
- ITI Trade Apprentices: 47 positions available requiring candidates to have a certificate in the relevant trade
The age limit for applicants is strictly between 18 years and 26 years, calculated as of March 31, 2026. The authority has confirmed that age relaxation provisions will be applicable for candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms.
Stipend Structure and Application Process
AAI has transparently outlined the monthly stipend structure for selected apprentices across all categories:
- Graduate Apprentices: Rs 15,000 per month
- Diploma Apprentices: Rs 12,000 per month
- ITI Trade Apprentices: Rs 9,600 per month
Importantly, no application fee is required from any category of candidates, including General, OBC, EWS, SC, ST, and PWD applicants. All applications must be submitted exclusively through the official AAI website before the closing time today. The selection process will be merit-based, focusing primarily on academic qualifications.
Selection Methodology and Next Steps
The selection process will involve multiple stages beginning with shortlisting candidates based on marks obtained in their qualifying examinations. This initial screening will be followed by comprehensive document verification and mandatory medical tests. Further details regarding result announcements and subsequent procedures will be communicated separately by the Airports Authority of India through official channels.
This apprentice recruitment drive represents a significant opportunity for young professionals and technical graduates to gain valuable hands-on experience within India's rapidly expanding aviation infrastructure sector while receiving structured training and financial support through monthly stipends.
