Eligibility
| Criteria | Requirement |
| Nationality | Indian National |
| Domicile | West Bengal only |
| Educational Qualification | Full-time (regular) 4-year Engineering Degree (Graduate Apprentice), Full-time (regular) 3-year Engineering Diploma (Diploma Apprentice), ITI NCVT certificate (ITI Trade Apprentice) in relevant/equivalent stream/trade. |
| Passing Year | Passed degree/diploma/ITI in 2022 or after 2022. |
| Apprenticeship/Experience | Not eligible if already completed/discontinued/undergoing apprenticeship with same qualification level, or have 1 year or more job experience after essential qualification. |
| Multiple Applications | Not considered if applying for more than one discipline; such applications will be rejected. |
Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit (as on 24 August 2026) |
| Minimum Age | 18 years |
| Maximum Age | 26 years |
Age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD and other categories is applicable as per Government of India guidelines. Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| All Candidates | Nil |
No application fee is being charged for this recruitment. Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
| Application Submission | Online application through BOPT/NATS (Graduate/Diploma) or RDAT/NAPS (ITI Trade) websites. Only nominations received through these official portals will be considered. |
| Provisional Selection | Based on the percentage of marks obtained in the required educational qualification. |
| Interview/Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates will be called for interview/document verification only through their registered email ID. |
| Final Selection | Based on interview/verification of certificates and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining. |
| Engagement Location | Selected candidates will be engaged only at the O/o the Airport Director, AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52. |
Salary
| Post Name | Monthly Stipend (Rs.) |
| Graduate Apprentice (Civil/Electrical/Electronics & Communication/IT/Technical) | 15,000/- (Rs. 8,850/- AAI share + Rs. 6,150/- Government share under DBT scheme) |
| Diploma Apprentice (Civil/Electrical/Electronics & Tele Communication/Technical) | 12,000/- (Rs. 6,550/- AAI share + Rs. 5,450/- Government share under DBT scheme) |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) - Electrical/Electronics & Mechanics | 10,560/- (by AAI) |
| Trade Apprentice (ITI) - COPA | 9,600/- (by AAI) |
Documents Required
- Medical Fitness Certificate (to be submitted at the time of joining)
- Recent Passport-sized Photograph
- Scanned Signature
- Identity Proof (e.g., Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID)
- Educational Certificates (Mark sheets and Degree/Diploma/ITI certificates)
- West Bengal Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD, if applicable)
How to Apply
- Visit the official NATS portal (for Graduate/Diploma Apprentices) or Apprenticeship India portal (for ITI Trade Apprentices).
- Register or log in to your existing account on the respective portal.
- Search for "Airports Authority of India (AAI)" apprenticeship opportunities at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata.
- Fill out the online application form with all the required personal and educational details.
- Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including photograph, signature, and certificates, as per the specified format and size.
- Review the entire application form carefully to ensure all information is accurate and complete.
- Submit the application form and take a printout of the submitted application for your records.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to apply online for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 24 August 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are available in AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: A total of 38 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentice vacancies have been announced for the 2026-27 apprenticeship training at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata.
Q3. What is the application fee for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: There is no application fee for any category of candidates applying for the AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Q4. What are the eligibility criteria for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice posts?
Ans: Candidates must be Indian Nationals with West Bengal domicile, aged 18-26 years (as on 24 August 2026), and possess a full-time Engineering Degree, Diploma, or ITI (NCVT) certificate passed in 2022 or later.
Q5. What is the monthly stipend for AAI Apprentices?
Ans: Monthly stipends range from Rs. 9,600/- for ITI COPA Trade Apprentice to Rs. 15,000/- for Graduate Apprentices, including both AAI and Government shares.
Q6. How to apply online for AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Ans: Eligible candidates can apply online through the NATS portal (for Graduate/Diploma) or Apprenticeship India portal (for ITI Trade) by 24 August 2026.