Applications are open. Apply before 30 Sept 2026 — 48 days left. Read the official notification in full before you submit the form.
About This Recruitment
Airports Authority of India has notified recruitment for 36 posts under 03/08/2026/Apprentice (Graduate/Diploma)/WR. Applications are accepted online from 03 Aug 2026 to 30 Sept 2026. The prescribed qualification is A degree or diploma in the relevant discipline — engineering, commerce, IT or human resources, and the age limit is 18 to 26 years before category relaxation is applied. The vacancies are spread across 8 distinct posts, and the category-wise split for each is set out in the vacancy table below.
Selection is made through Shortlisting, Interview and document verification and Medical fitness, followed by the remaining stages set out below. Selected candidates are placed in the pay scale of ₹15,000 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹12,000 for diploma apprentices. The place of posting is AAI airports in the Western Region — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the Union Territory of Diu.
The entire process is completed online, from registration through to fee payment and the final printout of the confirmation page. Check the notification for whether a correction window is offered, because most fields cannot be amended once the form is submitted.
Read the official notification in full before you begin the form. Eligibility, fees and dates are revised through corrigenda more often than candidates expect, and an application submitted against the wrong criteria is rejected at document verification rather than at submission — by which point the cycle is over.
Key Highlights
- 36 vacancies notified
- Qualification: A degree or diploma in the relevant discipline — engineering, commerce, IT or human resources
- Age limit: 18 to 26 years, with relaxation by category
- Pay scale: ₹15,000 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹12,000 for diploma apprentices
- Last date to apply: 30 Sept 2026
- Application mode: online
Quick Overview
The notification's own particulars, at a glance.
- Organization
- Airports Authority of India
- Advertisement No.
- 03/08/2026/Apprentice (Graduate/Diploma)/WR
- Total Vacancies
- 36
- Job Location
- AAI airports in the Western Region — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and the Union Territory of Diu
- Qualification
- A degree or diploma in the relevant discipline — engineering, commerce, IT or human resources
- Age Limit
- 18 – 26 years
- Salary
- ₹15,000 a month for graduate apprentices and ₹12,000 for diploma apprentices
- Application Mode
- Online
- Official Website
- www.aai.aero
Important Dates
Every date below is taken from the official notification. Portals close at the time stated in the notification, not at midnight, and the fee payment window often closes a day after the form does.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opens | 03 Aug 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 30 Sept 2026 |
Application Fee
Fee is paid on the official portal only. Category-wise exemptions are applied automatically once the category is declared correctly in the form.
| Category | Fee | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All categories | Nil | No fee is charged |
Vacancy Details
Vacancy counts are provisional and are revised through corrigenda. The category-wise split determines the cut-off you will actually be measured against.
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Finance) | 13 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electrical / Civil) | 8 |
| Diploma Apprentice (Electrical / Civil) | 5 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Human Resources) | 4 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Telecom) | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical) | 2 |
| Graduate Apprentice (IT / Computer Science) | 1 |
| Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical) | 1 |
| Total | 36 |
Educational Qualification
The qualification must be held on or before the cut-off date stated in the notification. Final-year candidates should check whether provisional applications are permitted for this recruitment.
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (Finance) | A B.Com or BBA. |
| Graduate Apprentice (Electrical, Civil, Electronics & Telecom, IT and Mechanical) | A bachelor's degree in the corresponding branch of engineering. |
| Graduate Apprentice (Human Resources) | A degree in any stream with computer knowledge. |
| Diploma Apprentice | A diploma in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical or Automobile Engineering. |
- No application fee is charged.
- Finance carries the most seats at 13, and it is open to B.Com and BBA graduates rather than engineers.
- The application is made through the NATS 2.0 portal, and your profile must be verified before you can apply.
Pay Scale
Figures are the pay scale, not take-home pay. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other allowances are paid over and above the basic pay shown.
| Post | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000 a month — ₹8,850 from the establishment and ₹6,150 from the Government's direct benefit transfer |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000 a month — ₹6,550 from the establishment and ₹5,450 from the Government's direct benefit transfer |
Selection Process
Each stage is qualifying for the next. Clearing a stage does not carry marks forward unless the notification says so.
- 1Shortlisting — on the marks in your qualifying examination
- 2Interview and document verification
- 3Medical fitness — a certificate from a gazetted Government medical officer
- 4Police verification — from your local area of residence
How to Apply
Complete the form in one sitting where possible, and check the preview page carefully. Most fields cannot be changed once submitted, except during the correction window.
- 1Register on the NATS 2.0 portal and complete your enrolment as a student or apprentice.
- 2Verify your profile through the BOAT portal.
- 3Search for the AAI advertisement from your NATS dashboard.
- 4Apply for the trade or discipline you want, upload your documents and submit.
Important Links
Official Links
Links go to the recruiting body’s own website- NATS 2.0 portalApply Online
- Official notification (PDF)Download
- Airports Authority of IndiaVisit
Verify before you apply. Eligibility, vacancy counts, fees and dates change through corrigenda. Job Times 24 is an information service, not a recruiter, and never charges candidates. Always confirm every detail in the official notification above.