140 Posts: AAI Recruitment 2026
140 Posts: AAI Recruitment 2026
Post Names : Graduate Apprentice, Diploma Apprentice, ITI Apprentice
Total Vacancies : 140
Important Dates :
The notification does not specify the application start date or last date. Candidates are advised to check the respective apprenticeship portals (NATS/NAPS) regularly for updates on the application window.
Notification Date: 28-07-2026
Application Last Date: To be announced soon
Vacancy 2026-27
AAI Eastern Region has announced a total of 140 apprenticeship vacancies across three categories, as detailed below:
| 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 reserves the right to increase or decrease the number of apprenticeship seats, or to cancel the engagement process, without assigning any reason.
Eligibility Criteria :
Nationality: Indian Nationals only
Domicile: Candidates must belong to West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, or Andaman & Nicobar (Eastern Region states)
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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
AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on their category. Graduate apprentices will receive ₹15,000 per month, Diploma apprentices ₹12,000 per month, and ITI apprentices ₹9,600 per month during the first year of training and ₹10,560 per month during the second year, applicable to National or State Trade Certificate holders whose prior training period is accounted for in determining the stipend rate.
How to Apply Online ?
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 (see Enrolment ID table below)
Fill in the required details and submit the online application
Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted
AAI Establishment Enrolment IDs by Location
Candidates should use the Enrolment ID corresponding to their preferred location while registering on the NATS/NAPS portal:
| 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 |
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
Important Links :
Official Notification : Click here
Official Website : Click here