EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
- Graduate Apprentice (Finance): B.Com or BBA degree
- Graduate Apprentice (Electrical/Civil): Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Technology in Electrical or Civil
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics/Tele Communication): Bachelor's Degree in Electronic Communication/Tele Communication OR Computer Science/IT
- Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical): Degree in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering from statutory university or recognized professional body
- Graduate Apprentice (HR): Degree in any stream with knowledge of computer and administrative work
- Diploma Apprentice (Electrical/Civil): Diploma in Electrical or Civil Engineering
- Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical): Diploma in Mechanical/Automobile Engineering
- Minimum 50% marks in aggregate (45% for SC/ST candidates) from recognized institution
- Candidates must have passed on or after 01.04.2022; not more than 5 years since passing as on joining date
- Should not have completed apprenticeship elsewhere or have 1+ year job experience post-qualification
SALARY:
- Graduate Apprentice: Rs. 15,000/month (Rs. 8,850 from Establishment + Rs. 6,150 Government share via DBT from BOAT)
- Diploma Apprentice: Rs. 12,000/month (Rs. 6,550 from Establishment + Rs. 5,450 Government share via DBT from BOAT)
- Training duration: One year for all categories
AGE LIMIT:
- Minimum 18 years, Maximum 26 years (as on 31.07.2026)
- SC/ST relaxation: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) relaxation: 3 years
VACANCY DETAILS:
- Graduate Apprentice (Finance): 13 posts (Mumbai/Kolhapur/Jamnagar/Jabalpur/Kandla/Bhuj/Diu/Gondia/Solapur)
- Graduate Apprentice (Electrical/Civil): 8 posts (Mumbai/Kolhapur/Keshod/Kandla/Gondia/Solapur)
- Graduate Apprentice (Electronics/Tele Communication): 2 posts (Mumbai) + 1 post (Jabalpur)
- Graduate Apprentice (IT/Computer Science): 2 posts (Mumbai/Porbandar)
- Graduate Apprentice (Mechanical): 4 posts (Mumbai)
- Graduate Apprentice (HR): 5 posts (Mumbai/Kolhapur/Kandla/Gondia)
- Diploma Apprentice (Electrical/Civil): approx. posts as per table (Mumbai and other locations)
- Diploma Apprentice (Mechanical): 1 post (Mumbai)
- Note: Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/PWD as per Apprentices Act 1961; candidate-wise category breakdown not detailed in notification
APPLICATION FEE:
- No Application Fee
SELECTION PROCESS:
- Selection based on percentage of marks in qualifying examination
- Interview / Verification of certificates and testimonials
- Certificate of Medical Fitness (from Gazetted Government Medical Officer)
- Police verification certificate from local area of residence
HOW TO APPLY:
- Step 1: Register on NATS 2.0 Portal (https://nats.education.gov.in/student_type.php or https://moenats.aicte-india.org/student_register.php) as a student
- Step 2: After registration/enrollment, apply to AAI advertisement shown on dashboard
- Step 3: Documents verified by BOAT (Board of Apprenticeship Training)
- Step 4: Follow steps to apply to AAI RHQ Western Region (Establishment No. WMHMCC000058) under desired trade
- Applications received only through NATS portal will be considered
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Only candidates domiciled in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, or UT of Diu, residing near the respective airport, are eligible
- Candidates can apply for only ONE discipline; multiple discipline applications will be rejected
- No obligation on AAI to offer regular employment after apprenticeship completion (as per Apprenticeship Amendment Rules 2015)
- Apprentices who successfully complete 1 year of training in AAI are exempted from application fees for future direct recruitment in AAI
- Candidates awaiting final year results may apply, subject to qualifying and certificate production
- Change in mailing address/category/discipline/qualification/bank details post-registration will not be entertained
- For NATS portal queries: BOAT Western Region, Mumbai - Phone: +91-22-24055635/24053682, Email: director.boatwr@gmail.com
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