Airports Authority of India (AAI) has released an official notification for the engagement of Graduate and Diploma Apprentices at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (NSCBI Airport), Kolkata for the academic year 2025–26. This recruitment is announced under Advt. No. 2/2025/AAC/APPRENTICE-GRADUATE/DIPLOMA/AAI-NSCBI AIRPORT and is governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961.
Eligible candidates who are domiciles of West Bengal can apply online through the NATS/BOPT portal. The apprenticeship training duration is one year, and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend up to ?15,000.
About Airports Authority of India (AAI)
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is a Schedule ‘A’ Category-1 Public Sector Enterprise, constituted by an Act of Parliament. It came into existence on 1st April 1995 through the merger of the National Airports Authority and the International Airports Authority of India.
AAI is responsible for creating, upgrading, maintaining, and managing civil aviation infrastructure across India, including both ground facilities and airspace management. NSCBI Airport, Kolkata is one of the major international airports under AAI.
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Key Highlights
AAI NSCBI Airport Apprentice Vacancy Details 2025–26
The number of vacancies mentioned is tentative and may increase or decrease at the discretion of AAI management.
| Sl. No | Apprenticeship Type | No. of Posts | Training Duration | Monthly Stipend | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduate Apprentice (Electronics & Communication) | 2 | 1 Year | ?15,000 (?10,500 AAI Share + ?4,500 Govt. DBT Share) | NSCBI Airport, Kolkata |
| 2 | Diploma Apprentice (Electronics & Telecommunication) | 4 | 1 Year | ?12,000 (?8,000 AAI Share + ?4,000 Govt. DBT Share) | NSCBI Airport, Kolkata |
Educational Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
- Full-time 4-year Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication / equivalent discipline
- Degree must be recognized by AICTE, Government of India
Diploma Apprentice
- Full-time 3-year Diploma in Engineering in Electronics & Telecommunication / equivalent discipline
- Diploma must be recognized by AICTE, Government of India
Eligibility Criteria
- Nationality: Indian
- Domicile: Only candidates having West Bengal domicile are eligible
- Year of Passing: Candidates who passed Degree/Diploma in 2023 or later
- Age Limit (as on 05/02/2026):
- Minimum: 18 Years
- Maximum: 26 Years
- Age relaxation applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories as per Government of India rules
Important Conditions
- Apprenticeship training will be conducted only at AAI, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata
- Candidates who have:
- Already completed apprenticeship
- Terminated apprenticeship midway
- Undergone apprenticeship/job experience of 1 year or more
are not eligible
- Candidates pursuing apprenticeship in any other organization or in AAI with the same qualification level are not eligible
Selection Process
- Vacancies will be advertised only through the BOPT/NATS portal
- Applications received via NATS/BOPT will be considered
- Provisional selection based on percentage of marks in the qualifying examination
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview/Document Verification via registered email
- Final selection based on:
- Interview
- Certificate verification
- Medical Fitness Certificate at the time of joining
- Selected candidates will be engaged only at NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52
How to Apply for AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates must apply online only through the official NATS portal.
Application Steps:
- Visit ? https://nats.education.gov.in
- Register as Graduate/Diploma Apprentice (if not already registered)
- Search for establishment:
Airports Authority of India, O/o Airport Director, NSCBI Airport, Kolkata-52
(Establishment Code: EWBPNC000002) - Click on Apply
- After successful application, confirmation message will appear
?? Applications submitted through any other mode will not be accepted.
Important Dates
- Last Date to Apply Online: 5th February 2026
Application Fee
- No Application Fee is required for any category
Reservation Policy
- Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories will be followed as per Government of India rules
- If reserved category candidates are unavailable, vacancies may be filled from other categories
Important General Instructions
- No TA/DA will be paid for interview, document verification, or joining
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee employment in AAI
- Apprentices will have no right to claim regular or contractual employment
- AAI management’s decision will be final and binding
- Furnishing false or incorrect information may lead to cancellation at any stage
- Candidates can apply for only one discipline
Contact Details for Support
For registration or application-related queries, candidates may contact:
- ? natssupport_student@aicte-india.org
- ? info@boater.org
- ? https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php
- ? Phone: +91-33-2337-0750 / 2337-0751 / 011-29581332
- Download AAI Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification PDF
Conclusion
The AAI NSCBI Airport Kolkata Apprentice Recruitment 2025–26 is an excellent opportunity for Electronics & Communication Engineering graduates and diploma holders from West Bengal to gain hands-on experience at one of India’s premier international airports. Interested candidates should complete their NATS registration and apply online before 5 February 2026.
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