Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The recruitment is open to eligible Indian citizens who have completed graduation and meet the prescribed age and other conditions.
The online application process is open from 01 October 2026 to 17 October 2026. Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete their profile before applying for Canara Bank apprenticeship training.
Important: This is an Apprenticeship Training opportunity, not a regular permanent Canara Bank job. Apprentices will receive training and stipend for 12 months, and the Bank has no obligation to provide regular employment after completion.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Details | Information |
| Bank Name | Canara Bank |
| Post | Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Training Seats | 3,500 |
| Financial Year | 2026-27 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
| Qualification | Graduation in Any Discipline |
| Age Limit | 20–28 Years |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 |
| Selection | Merit Based |
| Official Website | canarabank.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Start | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
State wise vaccancy
| State/UT | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
| Andaman & Nicobar | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 247 | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Assam | 42 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
| Bihar | 122 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 |
| Chandigarh | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Chhattisgarh | 39 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Delhi | 93 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 |
| Goa | 25 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
| Gujarat | 89 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 |
| Haryana | 114 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| Jharkhand | 74 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
| Karnataka | 581 | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 |
| Kerala | 240 | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 |
| Ladakh | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 110 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 |
| Maharashtra | 205 | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 |
| Manipur | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Meghalaya | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Mizoram | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Nagaland | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Odisha | 104 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 |
| Puducherry | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Punjab | 96 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 |
| Rajasthan | 96 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 |
| Sikkim | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | 391 | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 |
| Telangana | 134 | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 |
| Tripura | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 409 | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 |
| Uttarakhand | 48 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 29 |
| West Bengal | 150 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 |
| TOTAL | 3500 | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 |
Note: The number of training seats is provisional and may change according to the Bank’s actual requirement. Candidates can select training seats in only one State.
Educational Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. |
The graduation must have been completed not earlier than 01 January 2023 and not later than 01 September 2026.
Additional Marks Requirement:-
Candidates must have secured at least:
.60% marks in 12th Standard/HSC or Diploma
.55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
The marks are used for preparing the merit list.
Age Limit
Age will be calculated as on 01 September 2026.
| Category | Age |
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years |
Candidates must have been born between 02 September 1998 and 01 September 2006, both dates inclusive.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC – Non-Creamy Layer | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| General/EWS Widows, Divorced & Legally Separated Women | Up to 35 Years |
| OBC Women under the specified category | Up to 38 Years |
| SC/ST Women under the specified category | Up to 40 Years |
Applicable certificates must be produced during document verification/reporting.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates applying for a particular State should have knowledge of the specified local language.
Candidates who have studied the required local language in 10th or 12th standard and can produce the relevant marksheet/certificate will not have to take the local language test.
Other candidates will have to qualify in the local language test during document verification.
Training Duration
The apprenticeship training will be for 12 months.On-the-job training will be provided at selected Canara Bank branches according to the prescribed course/curriculum.
Stipend/Sallery
Selected apprentices will receive a total monthly stipend of:
₹16,650 per month
The official notification states that:
₹10,500 will be paid by Canara Bank.
₹6,150 Government share will be credited through DBT, as per applicable guidelines.
No other allowances/benefits are payable to apprentices.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | 00 |
| All Other Candidates | 500 |
Selection Process
There is no written examination mentioned in the official notification.
The selection will be based on a State-wise merit list prepared using marks obtained in the 12th/HSC or Diploma examination. In case of the same percentage, the older candidate will be ranked higher.
Selection Stages
12th/Diploma Marks → State-wise Merit List → Document Verification → Local Language Test, if applicable → Medical Fitness → Final Engagement
How to Apply
Candidates need to complete NATS registration first and then apply for Canara Bank apprenticeship.
Step-by-Step Process
1.Visit the NATS portal and register as an apprentice.
2.Complete your NATS profile up to 100%.Note down your NATS Enrollment ID.
3.Visit the Canara Bank official website.
4.Go to Careers → Recruitment.
5.Open Graduate Apprentices FY 2026-27.
6.Click on the online application link.
7.Enter your personal, educational and NATS details.
8.Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration.
9.Pay the applicable fee online.Check all details carefully.
10.Submit the application and save the final application form for future reference.
Documents Required
.Recent passport-size photograph
.Signature
.Left thumb impression
.Handwritten declaration
.10th/12th marksheet
.Diploma marksheet, if applicable
.Graduation certificate/marksheet
.NATS Enrollment ID
.Category certificate, if applicable
.PwBD certificate, if applicable
.Local language proof
.Valid mobile number and email ID
The photograph, signature, thumb impression and declaration must be uploaded according to the specifications given in the official notification.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
| Canara Bank Official Website | Click here |
| Canara Bank Recruitment | Click here |
| NATS Official Portal | Click here |
| Online Application | Click here |
Important Note
This recruitment is for Graduate Apprenticeship Training and should not be treated as a permanent Canara Bank appointment. Candidates are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying.
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