Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Centralized portal directory for Graduate (B.E/B.Tech/B.Com), Technical Diploma, and ITI Trade Apprenticeships across Central PSUs and Government Departments.
4,000+
Total Open Seats
6+
Active Drives
₹15,000
Max Stipend/Mo
₹0
Application Fee
Featured Active Apprenticeships
Online Open
Civil Aviation CPSE
AAI Northern Region Apprentice 2026
Online Active
Last Date: 16.09.2026
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Civil Aviation CPSE
AAI Western Region Apprentice 2026
Online Active
Last Date: 30.09.2026
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Civil Aviation CPSE
AAI Eastern Region (10 Airports)
Active on NATS
10 Airport Stations
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Civil Aviation CPSE
AAI Kolkata Airport (NSCBI)
Closing Soon
Last Date: 24.08.2026
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Indian Railways
Railway RRC Apprentice 2026
Annual Drive
Multi-Trade
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Maharatna CPSE
IOCL Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Upcoming
State Domiciles
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Key Benefits of Government Apprenticeship
- 100% Application Fee Waiver: For example, candidates who complete 1 year of AAI apprenticeship receive full exemption from paying the ₹1,000 fee in future AAI Direct Recruitment exams like Junior Executive (JE).
- Monthly Stipend via DBT: Direct monthly financial support credited directly to your bank account (₹15,000 for Graduates, ₹12,000 for Diploma, up to ₹10,560 for ITI).
- Government Proficiency Certificate: National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) issued by the Ministry of Education (BOAT) and NSDC.
- Real Industry Operations Exposure: Hands-on technical training inside operational airport runways, railway workshops, and refinery plants.
Selection Process & Methodology
- Purely Merit-Based: No written examination is conducted for general government apprenticeships.
- Score Ranking: Candidates are shortlisted based on their percentage of marks in the qualifying degree, diploma, or ITI examination.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates receive an email call letter to verify original certificates at the designated zonal office.
- Medical & Police Verification: Candidates must submit a Medical Fitness Certificate from a Gazetted Medical Officer and a local Police Verification Clearance upon joining.
Step-by-Step Online Application Procedure
- Identify the Applicable Portal: Degree and Diploma holders apply via NATS 2.0 (nats.education.gov.in). ITI holders apply via NAPS (apprenticeshipindia.gov.in).
- Create Student Profile: Register on the portal using your Aadhaar number, fetch your APAAR ID, and complete e-KYC verification.
- Search Establishment: Go to the “Apprenticeship Opportunities” section and paste the specific Establishment ID (e.g., NDLSWC000002 for AAI NR or WMHMCC000058 for AAI WR).
- Select Trade & Submit: Choose your qualifying engineering discipline or trade and click Apply.
- Download Confirmation: Save the applied status screen or registration slip for verification records.
Documents Required for Application & Verification
Keep scanned soft copies ready for portal upload and original hard copies ready for document verification:
10th / Matriculation Certificate (DOB Proof)
12th / Intermediate Marksheet
Degree / Diploma / ITI Final Marksheets
Provisional / Final Degree Passing Certificate
Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS)
State Domicile / Residential Certificate
Aadhaar Card (Linked with Mobile & Bank)
Bank Passbook / Cancelled Cheque (DBT)
Recent Passport Sized Photographs
Government Medical Fitness Certificate
Official Apprenticeship Portals & Links
- NATS 2.0 Portal (Degree & Diploma): https://nats.education.gov.in/
- NAPS Portal (ITI Trade Apprentices): https://www.apprenticeshipindia.gov.in/
- AAI Official Careers Section: https://www.aai.aero/en/careers/recruitment
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is there any application fee for government apprenticeships?
No. All government and PSU apprenticeship applications through NATS 2.0 and NAPS portals are 100% free for all categories.
2. Is there a written exam or interview for selection?
Selection is merit-based depending on your marks in Degree, Diploma, or ITI. Shortlisted candidates are called directly for document verification.
3. Can candidates with previous job experience apply?
No. Candidates with one year or more of prior job experience or previous apprenticeship training are not eligible under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
4. What is the monthly stipend for Graduate and Diploma apprentices?
Graduate Apprentices receive ₹15,000/- per month, Technical Diploma Apprentices receive ₹12,000/- per month, and ITI Trade Apprentices receive up to ₹10,560/- per month.
5. Does apprenticeship training guarantee a permanent government job?
No, but completed apprentices gain valuable advantages such as full application fee waivers (₹1,000 savings) and weightage in future direct recruitment drives.
Directory Source: National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme (NAPS), and Central Public Sector Enterprises.
Last Verified: August 15, 2026