AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released an official notification for the engagement of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata for the 2026-27 apprenticeship year. A total of 38 Apprentice vacancies are available across multiple engineering and ITI trades. Eligible candidates who are domiciled in West Bengal and have passed their Degree, Diploma, or ITI in 2022 or later can apply online through the NATS/NAPS portal. The last date to apply is 24 August 2026.
Organization Name: Airports Authority of India (AAI)
Positions:
- Graduate Apprentice
- Diploma Apprentice
- ITI Trade Apprentice
Job Location: NSCBI Airport, Kolkata, West Bengal
Stipend:
- Graduate Apprentice – ₹15,000/- per month
- Diploma Apprentice – ₹12,000/- per month
- ITI Trade Apprentice (Electrical/Electronics & Mechanics) – ₹10,560/- per month
- ITI Trade Apprentice (COPA) – ₹9,600/- per month
Qualification & Experience:
Graduate Apprentice:
- Full-time B.E./B.Tech in Civil, Electrical, Electronics & Communication, IT, or Technical disciplines recognized by AICTE.
Diploma Apprentice:
- Full-time Diploma in the relevant engineering discipline recognized by AICTE.
ITI Trade Apprentice:
- ITI NCVT Certificate in the relevant trade.
Note:
- Candidates must have passed their Degree/Diploma/ITI in 2022 or later.
Total Vacancies: 38 Posts
- Graduate Apprentice (Civil) – 4
- Diploma Apprentice (Civil) – 5
- Graduate Apprentice (Electrical) – 5
- Diploma Apprentice (Electrical) – 6
- ITI Apprentice (Electrical) – 2
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication) – 3
- Diploma Apprentice (Electronics & Telecommunication) – 3
- ITI Apprentice (Electronics & Mechanics) – 2
- Graduate Apprentice (IT) – 4
- Graduate Apprentice (Technical) – 1
- Diploma Apprentice (Technical) – 1
- ITI Apprentice (COPA) – 2
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 26 Years (as on 24 August 2026)
- Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
Selection Process:
- Shortlisting based on marks obtained in the qualifying examination
- Interview
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate
Important Dates:
- Notification Released: July 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 24 August 2026
How to Apply:
Eligible candidates must first register on the NATS Portal (Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS Portal (ITI Trade). After registration, search for Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata and submit the online application before 24 August 2026.
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