AAI NSCBI Airport Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 38 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Vacancies, Apply Online by 24 August

AAI NSCBI Airport Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 38 Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Vacancies

The Airports Authority of India (AAI), a Miniratna Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has invited online applications through the Office of the Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata for the engagement of 38 Graduate, Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the one-year Apprenticeship Training Programme 2026–27 (Advertisement No. 1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT).

This is an excellent opportunity for West Bengal domiciled engineering graduates, diploma holders, and ITI pass-outs to gain hands-on training at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport, Kolkata with a monthly stipend. The last date to apply online is 24 August 2026.

Recruitment Overview

Particulars	Details
Organisation	Airports Authority of India (AAI), NSCBI Airport, Kolkata
Advertisement No.	1/2026/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/ITI(TRADE)/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT
Post Name	Graduate, Diploma & ITI Trade Apprentices
Total Vacancies	38 (indicative; may be modified by the competent authority)
Training Period	One year (2026–27)
Training Location	NSCBI Airport, Kolkata, West Bengal
Application Mode	Online (NATS / NAPS portal)
Application Fee	Nil
Application Window	21 July 2026 to 24 August 2026
Selection	Merit in qualifying examination (no written test)

Vacancy Details

Post	Discipline / Trade	Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice	Civil Engineering	4
Graduate Apprentice	Electrical Engineering	5
Graduate Apprentice	Electronics	3
Graduate Apprentice	Information Technology	4
Graduate Apprentice	Technical	1
Diploma Apprentice	Civil Engineering	5
Diploma Apprentice	Electrical Engineering	6
Diploma Apprentice	Electronics	3
Diploma Apprentice	Technical	1
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	Electrician	2
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	Electronics Mechanic	2
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	Computer (COPA)	2
Total	—	38

Note: Vacancy numbers are indicative and may be revised by the competent authority. Refer to the official advertisement PDF for the exact discipline-wise and category-wise break-up.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Graduate Apprentice: Full-time 4-year B.E./B.Tech degree in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-recognised institute
• Diploma Apprentice: Full-time 3-year Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline from an AICTE-recognised institute
• Trade Apprentice (ITI): ITI certificate (NCVT) in the relevant trade

Important conditions:

1. Candidates must have passed the qualifying examination in 2022 or later
2. Only Indian Nationals with West Bengal domicile are eligible
3. Candidates who have already completed or are undergoing apprenticeship training elsewhere, or have one year or more of work experience, are not eligible

Age Limit (as on 24.08.2026)

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 26 years

Age Relaxation

Category	Relaxation	Upper Age After Relaxation
SC / ST	5 years	31 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years	29 years
PwBD	10 years	36 years

Stipend

Post	Monthly Stipend
Graduate Apprentice	₹15,000
Diploma Apprentice	₹12,000
Trade Apprentice (ITI)	As per trade-wise rates in the advertisement

Selection Process

There is no written examination. Selection follows these stages:

1. Provisional merit-based selection on the percentage of marks obtained in the qualifying examination (Degree / Diploma / ITI)
2. Interview / Document Verification of shortlisted candidates
3. Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer at the time of joining

Required Documents

• Passport-size photograph and signature
• Class 10 certificate (as proof of date of birth)
• Degree / Diploma / ITI (NCVT) certificate and all marksheets
• West Bengal Domicile Certificate
• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), if applicable
• Disability certificate (PwBD), if applicable
• Aadhaar card and NATS/NAPS enrollment ID

How to Apply Online

1. Register on the NATS portal — nats.education.gov.in (Graduate & Diploma candidates); ITI candidates should register on the NAPS portal as specified in the advertisement
2. Complete your student profile and note your enrollment ID
3. Search for the establishment "Airports Authority of India – NSCBI Airport, Kolkata"
4. Apply against the advertisement for your relevant discipline/trade
5. Upload documents and submit before 24 August 2026
6. Keep a printout of the application for the document verification stage

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	21 July 2026
Online Application Start	21 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	24 August 2026
Age Reckoning Date	24 August 2026

Important Instructions

• Apprenticeship engagement does not guarantee permanent employment in AAI; the contract ends automatically after one year
• Applications through any mode other than the prescribed online portal will be rejected
• Furnishing false information will lead to cancellation at any stage
• Keep checking the AAI website (aai.aero) and this page for any corrigendum

Why You Should Apply

A year of apprenticeship at a major international airport under a premier Central Government PSU adds serious weight to any fresher's résumé. You earn a stipend while gaining real aviation-sector experience in civil, electrical, electronics, or IT operations — experience that is highly valued in subsequent AAI, PSU, and private-sector recruitments. With no application fee, no written exam, and selection purely on academic merit, every eligible West Bengal candidate should apply.

Conclusion

The AAI NSCBI Airport Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 offers 38 training seats for Graduate, Diploma, and ITI candidates domiciled in West Bengal. Apply online through the NATS/NAPS portal well before the 24 August 2026 deadline, and keep visiting Karmosandhan for the merit list, document verification schedule, and related apprenticeship updates.