AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2025

Created by Sayooj NS in News 10 Nov 2025

✈️ AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2025: New Delhi (Graduate & Diploma Posts)

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for its New Delhi units, offering a one-year training opportunity for 20 Graduate and Diploma Apprentices. The key details and step-by-step application process are outlined below.

Key Recruitment Details

Feature	Details
Post Names	Graduate & Diploma Apprentice
Total Vacancies	20 (10 Graduate, 10 Diploma)
Location of Training	AAI RCDU/FIU/CRSD & E&M Workshop, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi
Stipend (Monthly)	Graduate: ₹15,000/-; Diploma: ₹12,000/-
Application Start Date	07/11/2025
Application Last Date	24/11/2025 (up to 18:00 hrs)
Application Mode	Online (through the NATS Portal)
Notification No.	01/IAU/RCDU-2025-26

Vacancy Breakdown

The total 20 posts are distributed across various disciplines:

Post Type	Discipline	Vacancies
Graduate Apprentice	B.Com / BA / BSc / BBA (General Stream)	05
	Electronic & Comm. / E&I / EEE	02
	Mechanical / Automobile	01
	Aeronautical / Aircraft Maintenance	01
	Computer Science / IT / BCA	01
Diploma Apprentice	Electronic & Comm. / E&I / EEE	07
	Material Management	02
	Mechanical / Automobile	01
Total		20

Eligibility Criteria

🎓 Educational Qualification

Graduate (Engineering) Posts: Full-time regular 4-year degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in the relevant stream from an AICTE-recognized institute.
Graduate (General) Posts: Regular 3-year degree (B.Com, BA, BSc, BBA, BCA) from a recognized university.
Diploma Posts: Regular 3-year diploma in the relevant stream from an AICTE-recognized institute.
Passing Year: Candidates must have passed their qualifying degree or diploma in the year 2021 or after.

🧑‍ Age Limit

Maximum Age: 27 years as of 24th November 2025.
Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) as per government rules.

❌ Experience Restrictions

Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship or have job experience/training of one year or more after obtaining their qualification are not eligible.

Selection Process

The selection is primarily merit-based and does not involve a written exam for initial shortlisting.

Provisional Selection: A provisional merit list will be prepared based on the marks scored in the final year of the qualifying Degree or Diploma.
Interaction & Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for an "Interaction" and the verification of their original documents. Communication for this will be through the registered email ID only.
Final Selection: Final selection is based on performance in the interaction, successful document verification, and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Government Medical Officer.

📝 How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

The application process is entirely online through the NATS portal (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme).

Enroll on the NATS Portal: If you are a new user, register and enroll as a student on the NATS 2.0 portal (link is usually https://portal.mhrdnats.gov.in/). You will need to upload your certificate, photo, and provide Aadhar and bank details.
Log in and Find AAI Establishment: After enrollment, log in to the NATS portal and search for the establishment: "Airports Authority of India – RCDU/FIU & E&M/Workshop, Safdarjung Airport, New Delhi".
- The NATS PORTAL ID is: NDLNDC000087.
Apply for the Position: Click the "Apply" button against the relevant training position. A success message will confirm your application.
Special Step for General Stream Graduates: If you are applying for the Graduate Apprentice posts in the general stream (B.Com/BA/BSc/BBA), you must also send your application and all relevant documents as a single PDF file to the email ID: ipaggarwal@aai.aero.

📄 AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2025: Syllabus and Selection Details

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for Graduate and Diploma posts does not have a conventional written examination syllabus like typical competitive exams.

The selection process is primarily Merit-Based, focused on your academic performance.

🏆 Selection Process Summary

The entire selection process is streamlined and based on three main stages:

Provisional Selection (Merit-Based):
- Candidates will be shortlisted strictly based on the percentage of marks obtained in their final year of the qualifying Degree or Diploma (B.E./B.Tech, B.Com/BA/BSc/BBA, or Diploma).
- The highest-scoring candidates will be selected first. In case of a tie in percentage, the date of birth (older candidate prioritized) and then the date of passing will be used as tie-breakers.
Interaction & Document Verification:
- Shortlisted candidates will be called for an "Interaction" and Document Verification (DV).
- The "Interaction" is not a typical competitive interview but is intended to assess general suitability and confirm the candidate's interest and background. The primary purpose of this stage is to verify all original academic, age, and caste (if applicable) documents.
- The date and venue will be communicated only through your registered email ID.
Final Selection:
- The final engagement is based on the successful verification of all original documents, performance in the Interaction, and submission of a Medical Fitness Certificate obtained from a Government Medical Officer.

💡 Preparation Guidance for the "Interaction"

Since there is no written exam, your preparation should focus on the following:

Review Your Core Subject Knowledge: Be prepared to discuss the key concepts, projects, and practical applications related to your specific Engineering discipline (Mechanical, EEE, ECE, CS/IT, etc.) or General Stream (Commerce, Arts, Science).
AAI and Aviation Industry: Have a basic understanding of the Airports Authority of India (AAI)—its role (managing civil aviation infrastructure), its status (Miniratna Category-1 PSU), and its operations.
Apprenticeship Goals: Be ready to explain why you want to join AAI as an Apprentice and how this one-year training fits into your career plan.
Document Readiness: Ensure all your documents (Original Degree/Diploma Certificate, Mark Sheets, Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, etc.) are perfectly in order for the Document Verification stage.

In short, there is no syllabus to study for a test; your marks in the qualifying exam are the main selection criteria.