AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 95 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Posts

The AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is now open, and it’s excellent news for engineering graduates, diploma holders, and ITI pass-outs from the North Eastern states. Airports Authority of India (AAI), Regional Headquarters (North Eastern Region), Guwahati has released Advertisement No. 01/2026/APPRENTICE/GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI/NER, inviting applications for 95 Apprentice posts under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

Selected candidates will train for one year at various airports across the North Eastern Region, gaining hands-on exposure with a leading public sector enterprise. If you’re a fresh Engineering, Diploma, or ITI pass-out looking to kickstart your career, this is a solid opportunity to gain practical experience while earning a monthly stipend. Applications are open online, and the last date to apply is 28th July 2026 — so don’t wait until the final days to register.

Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, stipend, selection, and how to apply.

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AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Pro Tip: The registration window is a little over three weeks. Don’t wait until 27th or 28th July — apprenticeship portals often slow down close to the deadline, and a last-minute technical glitch could cost you a seat.

Vacancy Details — Field-Wise Breakdown

The 95 seats are spread across engineering and trade disciplines, with a mix of Graduate, Diploma, and ITI positions in each stream.

📌 Also Read: HPCL Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — another great apprenticeship option for engineering graduates this year.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Here’s what you need, in plain terms:

• Graduate Apprentices: A full-time, regular 4-year Engineering degree in the relevant stream, recognised by AICTE.
• Diploma (Technical) Apprentices: A full-time, regular 3-year Diploma in Engineering, recognised by AICTE.
• Trade (ITI) Apprentices: An NCVT-certified ITI qualification in the relevant trade from an AICTE/Government of India-recognised institution.
• Passing Year Rule: Only candidates who completed their Graduate, Diploma, or ITI qualification in 2024 or later can apply. If you passed out before 2024, you won’t be eligible this time.

There’s also a strict domicile condition — only candidates who are bonafide residents of the North Eastern Region (Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Arunachal Pradesh) can apply for this drive.

Age Limit (as on notification date)

✅ Age relaxation for reserved categories (SC, ST, OBC, PwBD) will apply strictly as per Government of India guidelines.

Application Fee

Good news for applicants — this recruitment drive doesn’t burn a hole in your pocket.

AAI Apprentice Stipend 2026

This is the section most candidates are really here for, so let’s get straight to the numbers. The monthly stipend is split between AAI’s own contribution and a Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) share from the Government.

💡 Pro Tip: This is an apprenticeship stipend under the Apprentices Act — not a regular government salary. But it’s a well-recognised launchpad, and many apprentices go on to build strong careers in aviation and PSU roles after gaining this experience.

📌 Also Read: NPCIL Trade Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — a similar trade apprenticeship opportunity with a central PSU.

Selection Process

There’s no written exam for this recruitment — selection is purely merit and interview based.

1. Merit-Based Screening: Candidates are shortlisted based entirely on the percentage of marks scored in their qualifying Degree, Diploma, or ITI examination.
2. Interview Round: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview along with physical certificate verification. All communication will be sent only to your registered email ID — so check your inbox (and spam folder) regularly after applying.
3. Medical Fitness Certificate: Selected candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer at the time of final joining.

How to Apply for AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Register on the correct portal. Graduate and Diploma candidates must register on the NATS Portal (nats.education.gov.in). ITI Trade candidates must register on the NAPS Portal (apprenticeshipindia.org).
2. Search for the establishment. Log in to your portal dashboard and search for “Airports Authority of India – RHQ NER, Guwahati” using the establishment IDs: BOAT/NATS ID: EASKMC000039 and NAPS ID: E08201800006.
3. Apply and confirm. Click the “Apply” button on the establishment page. Once submitted, you’ll see a confirmation message that your application has gone through and that AAI RHQ NER will contact you based on availability.
4. Complete profile verification. Make sure your registration profile is fully verified by the respective regional board — an incomplete profile can delay your shortlisting.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your Aadhaar, mark sheets, and passing certificates scanned and ready before you start the registration — it makes the NATS/NAPS process much faster.

📌 Also Read: NPCIL Executive Trainee Recruitment 2026 for more central PSU trainee openings this year.

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Summing Up…

The AAI NER Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is a great starting point for engineering and ITI candidates from the North Eastern Region who want real, on-the-job exposure with a central public sector enterprise. With 95 seats on offer, a straightforward merit-based selection process, and no application fee, there’s little reason to sit this one out if you meet the eligibility criteria. Just remember — the last date to apply is 28 July 2026, so complete your NATS or NAPS registration well before the deadline.

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