Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | As per official notification |
| Application Start Date | To be announced soon |
| Application Last Date | To be announced soon |
Vacancy Details
A total of 140 apprenticeship vacancies have been announced across three categories. | S. No. | Category | No. of Vacancies |
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice | 35 |
| 2 | Diploma Apprentice | 35 |
| 3 | ITI Apprentice | 70 |
| Total Vacancies | 140 |
Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Nationality | Indian Nationals only |
| Domicile | Candidates must belong to West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Sikkim, or Andaman & Nicobar (Eastern Region states) |
| Qualification | Must have passed the relevant Degree, Diploma, or ITI course in or after 2024 |
| Assessment Date for Qualification | 30/06/2026 |
Age Limit
| Post/Category | Age Limit |
| All Apprentice Posts | As per official notification |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Categories | As per official notification |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
| Selection Process | As per official notification |
Salary
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend based on their category. | Post Name | Stipend per month |
| Graduate Apprentice | ₹15,000/- |
| Diploma Apprentice | ₹12,000/- |
| ITI Apprentice (1st year) | ₹9,600/- |
| ITI Apprentice (2nd year) | ₹10,560/- (Applicable to National or State Trade Certificate holders whose prior training period is accounted for) |
Documents Required
- Recent Passport-sized Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
- Educational Certificates (Degree/Diploma/ITI mark sheets and certificates)
- Domicile Certificate (for Eastern Region states)
- Category Certificate (if applicable)
- NATS/NAPS Registration ID
How to Apply
- Visit the official NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) for Graduate and Diploma candidates, or the NAPS portal (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in) for ITI candidates.
- Register yourself on the respective portal.
- Search for the concerned AAI Establishment ID corresponding to your desired location (refer to the Enrolment ID table in the official notification for details).
- Fill in all the required details accurately in the online application form.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents as per the specified format and size.
- Review your application form carefully before final submission.
- Submit the online application. Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
- Print a copy of the submitted application for your records.
FAQs
Q1. What is the total number of vacancies in AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 140 apprentice vacancies have been announced, including 35 Graduate, 35 Diploma, and 70 ITI Apprentice posts.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The application start and last dates will be announced soon. Candidates are advised to regularly check the NATS/NAPS portals for updates.
Q3. What are the educational qualifications required for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice posts?
Ans: Candidates must have passed the relevant Degree, Diploma, or ITI course in or after 2024, with the assessment date for qualification being 30/06/2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The official notification does not specify an age limit for these apprentice positions.
Q5. What is the monthly stipend for AAI Eastern Region Apprentices?
Ans: Graduate apprentices receive ₹15,000, Diploma apprentices ₹12,000, and ITI apprentices ₹9,600 (1st year) / ₹10,560 (2nd year) per month.
Q6. How to apply online for AAI Eastern Region Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Candidates must apply online through the NATS portal (for Graduate/Diploma) or NAPS portal (for ITI) after registering and searching for the relevant AAI Establishment ID.