Canara Bank Recruitment 2026 for 3500 Apprentice Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 3500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Notification 2026 has been released on the official website. A total of 3500 vacancies have been announced through the Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026.

Candidates aged between 20 and 28 years who have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 are eligible to apply for these Graduate Apprentice vacancies. The online application process for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will remain open until 17-10-2026.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Canara Bank has published the advertisement "Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27". Candidates must first register on the apprenticeship portal and then apply through the Bank's website.


Organization	Canara Bank
Head Office	Bengaluru
Recruitment Name	Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice
Number of Training Seats	3500 (provisional; may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank)
Notification Date	25.09.2026
Application Mode	Online
Application Dates	01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive)
Qualification	Degree (Graduation) in any discipline
Age Limit	Minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years as on 01.09.2026
Period of Apprenticeship Training	12 Months
Stipend	Rs. 16,650 per month (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India)
Application Fee	SC/ ST/ PwBD: NIL; All Others: Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges)
Selection Basis	State-wise merit list based on 12th Std (HSC/ 10+2)/ Diploma marks, followed by document verification
Official Websites	www.canarabank.bank.in and https:/ / nats.education.gov.in

Canara Bank Apprentice Important Dates

The online registration window is short, so candidates who have not yet registered on the NATS portal should do so first.


Event	Date
Notification date	25.09.2026
Registration on Apprenticeship portal https:/ / nats.education.gov.in (100% complete profile required)	Register before applying for Apprentice Training, if not registered earlier
Opening and closing date for online registration on the Bank's website	01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive)
Date of reckoning for eligibility (age, qualification, etc.)	01.09.2026 (inclusive)

The dates for document verification and the local language test are not specified in the notification. Further announcements will be published only on the Bank's website.

Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Canara Bank has announced 3500 training seats across states and Union Territories. Candidates can opt for training seats in only one state. The seats are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.

Canara Bank Apprentice State-wise Vacancy Details


State/ UT	Local Language	No. of Vacancies
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT)	Hindi/ English	4
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu/ Urdu	247
Arunachal Pradesh	English	5
Assam	Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo	42
Bihar	Hindi/ Urdu	122
Chandigarh (UT)	Hindi/ Punjabi	6
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	39
Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT)	Gujarati	1
Daman and Diu (UT)	Gujarati	1
Delhi (UT)	Hindi	93
Goa	Konkani	25
Gujarat	Gujarati	89
Haryana	Hindi/ Punjabi	114
Himachal Pradesh	Hindi	23
Jammu and Kashmir	Urdu/ Hindi	16
Jharkhand	Hindi/ Santhali	74
Karnataka	Kannada	581
Kerala	Malayalam	240
Ladakh (UT)	Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi)	1
Lakshadweep (UT)	Malayalam	4
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	110
Maharashtra	Marathi	205
Manipur	Manipuri / English	3
Meghalaya	English/ Garo/ Khasi	5
Mizoram	Mizo	2
Nagaland	English	4
Odisha	Odia	104
Pondicherry (UT)	Tamil	4
Punjab	Punjabi/ Hindi	96
Rajasthan	Hindi	96
Sikkim	Nepali/ English	4
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	391
Telangana	Telugu/ Urdu	134
Tripura	Bengali/ Kokborok	8
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi/ Urdu	409
Uttarakhand	Hindi	48
West Bengal	Bengali/ Nepali	150
Total		3500

Abbreviations used in the notification: SC - Scheduled Caste; ST - Scheduled Tribe; OBC - Other Backward Classes; EWS - Economically Weaker Section; UR - Unreserved Category; PwBD - Persons with Benchmark Disability; VI - Visually Impaired; HI - Hearing Impaired; OC - Orthopedically Challenged; ID - Intellectual Disability.

Important Points About Training Seats

Candidates can opt for training seats in only ONE STATE under this project.
Candidates will be able to give their order of preference for all districts in the selected state. Allotment will be need based and subject to availability of training seats in the respective districts.
The Bank reserves the right to allot a training seat in any district of the selected state as per administrative requirement.
Candidates should ensure they fulfil the eligibility criteria as on the date of eligibility before applying.
Candidates should check the Bank's website (www.canarabank.bank.in, Careers, Recruitment, Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27) for details and updates.

Canara Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria

All eligibility conditions, including age and qualification, are computed as on 01.09.2026 (inclusive). The tables below summarise the main conditions.

Canara Bank Apprentice Qualification


Educational Qualification	A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Govt. of India, or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Graduation Passing Window	Candidates must have passed their Graduation not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
Test of Local Language	Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate showing they studied the opted local language will not have to take the local language test. For other candidates, the test will be conducted when they are called for Document Verification. Candidates who fail to qualify will not be engaged as apprentices.
Physical/ Medical Fitness	Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
Portal Registration	Candidates need a 100% complete profile on https:/ / nats.education.gov.in before applying.

Canara Bank Apprentice Age Limit

The age limit is a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years as on 01.09.2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive). The maximum age limit applies to General Category and EWS candidates.


Sl. No.	Category	Age Relaxation
1	Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe	5 years
2	Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)	3 years
3	Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016"	10 years
4	Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried	Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ ST candidates

Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend and Salary

Apprentices are not employees of Canara Bank. A monthly stipend is paid instead of a salary during the apprenticeship period.


Monthly Stipend	Rs. 16,650 (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India)
Paid by Canara Bank	Rs. 10,500 per month into the apprentice's account
Government Share	Rs. 6,150, credited directly to the apprentice's bank account through DBT mode as per extant guidelines
Deductions	Stipend is paid each month after adjusting loss of pay, if any
Other Allowances/ Benefits	Not eligible for any other allowances or benefits

Canara Bank Apprentice Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and includes GST. It is payable online only.


Category	Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable)
SC/ ST/ PwBD	NIL
All Others	Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges)

Payment can be made by Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ MasterCard/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallets. An e-receipt is generated after a successful transaction. Candidates should not press Back or Refresh after submitting payment information, to avoid double charge.

Canara Bank Apprentice Selection Process

Selection is merit-based. The notification does not describe a written examination.

1. Merit list: Prepared state-wise in descending order of marks/ percentage in 12th Std (HSC/ 10+2)/ Diploma Examination. Ties are ranked by age in descending order.

2. Minimum marks: Not less than 60% (55% for SC/ ST/ PwBD) in 12th Std/ Diploma. Fractions are ignored, so 59.99% is treated as below 60% and 54.99% as below 55%.

3. Document Verification and local language test: Conducted during the Document Verification process. Original documents are checked. Any discrepancy leads to summary disqualification.

4. Final selection is subject to verification of eligibility and application information, qualification in the local language test of the opted State where applicable, and being declared medically fit.

Where CGPA/ OGPA is awarded, it must be converted into percentage in the online application, with a certificate from the appropriate authority stating the conversion norms. Percentage is total marks obtained in all subjects in all semesters/ years divided by aggregate maximum marks, multiplied by 100. The merit list is prepared only on the information submitted in the online application.

How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates must apply online. No other mode of application will be accepted.

Canara Bank Apprentice Apply Online

1. Register on https:/ / nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile to 100%. Keep the enrollment number generated.

2. Visit www.canarabank.bank.in, open Careers, then Recruitment, then the link "Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27".

3. Click "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and enter basic information. A provisional registration number and password are generated and sent by email and SMS. Saved data can be reopened using them.

4. Enter the NATS enrollment ID, fill all fields, and choose one State along with district preferences.

5. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as specified below.

6. Use "SAVE AND NEXT" to verify details. No change is possible after clicking FINAL SUBMIT.

7. Pay the fee online (if applicable), then take a printout of the application and e-receipt.

Apply well before the closing date to avoid website load issues. Only one application should be submitted; if multiple are submitted, only the latest valid completed application is retained.

Documents Required to Apply Online

Upload Specifications
Document	Dimensions (preferred)	File Size	Other Requirements
Photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm)	200 x 230 pixels	20 KB to 50 KB	Recent colour passport-style photo on a light background; caps, hats and dark glasses not accepted
Signature	140 x 60 pixels	10 KB to 20 KB	Black ink on white paper; CAPITAL LETTERS not accepted
Left thumb impression	240 x 240 pixels at 200 DPI (3cm x 3cm)	20 KB to 50 KB	jpg/ jpeg; black or blue ink on white paper
Handwritten declaration	800 x 400 pixels at 200 DPI (10cm x 5cm)	50 KB to 100 KB	jpg/ jpeg; English, black ink, own handwriting, not in CAPITAL LETTERS

The declaration text is: "I, ____ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required." Candidates without a left thumb may use the right thumb or other alternatives given in the notification, and must mention the finger and hand/ toe used in the uploaded document. Candidates who cannot write may type the declaration and put their left thumb impression below it. Images should be scanned at a minimum of 200 dpi in true colour, in JPG/ JPEG format. Unclear or smudged images may lead to rejection.

Candidates also need a valid personal email ID and mobile number, active until the process ends, and should spell their name as in the SSC/ SSLC/ X Standard marks card (or as per Gazette Notification/ Marriage Certificate if changed). An application that is incomplete or has unsuccessful fee payment is invalid. If no email/ SMS intimation is received, the application is considered not successfully registered.