AAI Apprentice Recruitment 2020: Important Dates, Eligibility, Application Process, Vacancy

Only the candidates belonging from the North Eastern Region will be able to apply for AAI Apprentice 2020. The candidates must be a degree holder in engineering (full time, i.e. 4 years) or diploma in engineering (three years) from AICTE, GOI recognised institutes. Read on to know other eligibility details –

• Only Indian citizens can apply for the posts (NER – North Eastern Region).
• Candidates with a degree/ diploma on or after 2017 are eligible.

Age Limit: As on 01.01.2020, they should be 26 years (maximum). However, there are relaxations for PWD, OBC and SC/ ST.

Upper Age Limit:

• 5 years upper age limit relaxation for SC/ ST and PWD candidates
• 3 years upper age limit relaxation for OBC candidates

Note: The official notification states, “In case of non-availability of candidates in reserved categories, the same will be filled from other reserved categories/ General categories.”

Indian nationals are eligible to apply for AAI Apprentice recruitment 2020 before 4^th March. Before applying, the candidates must register themselves. It is a two-step process – Registration and Application.

#1 Registration Process –

The interested candidates, who have not registered themselves with BOAT, should register themselves before applying for the AAI 2020 exam. Only Degree/ Diploma candidates will be able to register at www.mhrdnats.gov.in (BOAT), while ITI Trade candidates can register at www.apprenticeship.gov.in (RDAT).

At BOAT:

• Visit the official website.
• Look for the “Enrol” button on the top right (next to ‘Log in’).
• Complete the registration process by providing details asked.

At RDAT:

• Visit the official website of RDAT.
• Check for “Apprentices” on the front bar.
• It will take you to the registration page where you need to provide details and complete the registration process. Here, the candidates have to give their personal details, technical qualification details, qualification details, contact details and trade preference.
• Submit documents (DOB certificate, Photograph and Signature) in the prescribed formats.

#2 Application Form –

Now, registered candidates can go ahead and submit the application form. Visit the official website of AAI, complete the process and “forward scanned copy of the application to apprentice_ner@aai.aero”.

• Visit the official website of the Airports Authority of India (mentioned above).
• Select the link “Engagement of Apprenticeship in AAI, NER”.
• The application form will appear on the screen in the PDF format.
• After submitting the form, you need to send it on the given email address, i.e. apprentice_ner@aai.aero.

Candidates Not Eligible –

Candidates who have previously terminated their apprenticeship mid-way or completed their apprenticeship or pursuing an apprenticeship with other organisations cannot apply for the recruitment exam.

Application Details Need to Be Given –

1. Name of the Candidate
2. Father’s Name
3. Date of Birth (DD/MM/YYYY)
4. Gender
5. Education Qualification
6. Technical Qualification (Degree/ Diploma/ Trade)
7. Category (SC/ ST/ OBC)
8. Are you a person with a disability
9. Adhaar Number
10. PAN card Number
11. Driving License Number
12. Discipline Applied for
13. Registration Number (RDAT/ NATS)
14. Choice of Document Verification: Lengpuli/ Dimapur/ Imphal/ Agartala/ Guwahati
15. Choices Any Three Stations for Apprenticeship Training: Shillong, Tezu, Lengpuli, Dimapur, Imphal, Agartala, Tezpur, Jorhat, Silchar, Dibrugarh, Lilabari, Guwahati and RHQ (NER)
16. Present Address
17. Permanent Address
18. Contact Number
19. Email ID

AAI Apprentice Recruitment Vacancy Details 2020 –

Mode of Selection –

This is very important. Candidates applying for AAI Apprentice 2020 must understand the mode of selection. The Authority will conduct the exam. The shortlisted candidates will be interviewed. They will have their documents verified. If selected, the candidates will be posted at locations they have mentioned at the time of the registration process.

General Instructions & Guidelines –

• Don’t miss the deadline. The last date of receipt of application is by 6 pm on 04 March 2020.
• The shortlisted candidate will be intimated about interview via their registered email ID
• SC/ ST and OBC candidates will avail the reservation facility. In case of non-availability of candidates in the reserved category, the general category candidates can opt for the same.

AAI 2020 Apprenticeship Recruitment FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Q: What is the last date to apply for AAI 2020?

A: Interested candidates can register and submit the application on or before 4^th March 2020 by 6 pm

Q: For how many posts, AAI will conduct the exam?

A: The total vacancy is 122. You can check the details above.

Q: I’m 27 years. I meet all the education requirements. Can I apply?

A: Your age doesn’t meet the maximum age limit. However, the upper age limit is relaxed by 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for PWD and SC/ ST candidates.

Q: Hello, I tried to submit the form online at www.aai.aero website, but failed. What could be the reason?

A: Perhaps, you didn’t register yourself at BOAT (for Degree/ Diploma) and RDAT (for ITI Trade). Try it and submit the form!

Q: What is the pay scale?

A: The pay scale for degree apprentices is ₹ 15,000/-, for diploma apprentice is ₹ 12,000/- and for trade apprentice is ₹ 9,000/-