Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3500 Vacancies
Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for the 2026-27 financial year under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The apprenticeship is open to eligible graduates and offers 12 months of training with a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. Pasted markdown
The online application process is scheduled from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026. Candidates must complete NATS registration before applying and should carefully check the age limit, graduation passing period, local-language requirement, state-wise vacancies, selection process, and other eligibility conditions.
1. RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW
- Organisation: Canara Bank
- Post: Graduate Apprentice
- Total Seats: 3,500
- Training Duration: 12 Months
- Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650
- Qualification: Graduation in any discipline
- Age Limit: 20–28 years
- Application Starts: 1 October 2026
- Last Date: 17 October 2026
- Application Mode: Online
- Written Exam: No
2. IMPORTANT DATES
Event | Date |
Notification Date | 25 September 2026 |
NATS Registration | Before applying, if not already registered |
Online Application Starts | 1 October 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
Age/Qualification Cut-off Date | 1 September 2026 |
Training Duration | 12 Months |
Candidates should complete their NATS registration and profile before applying through the Canara Bank website.
3. TOTAL TRAINING SEATS
Total: 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats
The seats are distributed across various States and Union Territories.
Category-wise Distribution
Category | Seats |
UR | 1,541 |
OBC | 845 |
SC | 553 |
EWS | 335 |
ST | 226 |
Total | 3,500 |
The vacancies are provisional and may vary according to the Bank’s requirements.
4. STATE-WISE VACANCIES
State / UT | Local Language | Vacancies |
Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English | 4 |
Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 247 |
Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 42 |
Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 122 |
Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 6 |
Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 |
Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Gujarati | 1 |
Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 1 |
Delhi | Hindi | 93 |
Goa | Konkani | 25 |
Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 |
Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 114 |
Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 |
Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 16 |
Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 74 |
Karnataka | Kannada | 581 |
Kerala | Malayalam | 240 |
Ladakh | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 1 |
Lakshadweep | 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 |
Puducherry | 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 | 3,500 |
Important: Candidates can choose training seats in only one State/UT under this recruitment.
5. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates must possess:
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from:
- A university recognised by the Government of India; or
- An equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Graduation Passing Period
The graduation qualification must have been obtained:
Not earlier than 1 January 2023 and not later than 1 September 2026.
Therefore, candidates who completed their graduation before 1 January 2023 are not eligible under this recruitment.
6. AGE LIMIT
The age is calculated as on: 1 September 2026
Basic Age Requirement
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Candidates must have been born:
Not earlier than 2 September 1998 and not later than 1 September 2006, both dates inclusive.
7. AGE RELAXATION
Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
SC | 5 years |
ST | 5 years |
OBC-NCL | 3 years |
PwBD | 10 years |
Special provisions are also available for eligible widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
The maximum age limits under those provisions vary by category.
8. OTHER ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
Candidates should satisfy the additional apprenticeship conditions.
A candidate is generally not eligible if they:
- Have already undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organisation.
- Are currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
- Were terminated from an earlier apprenticeship because of their own fault.
- Have completed the qualifying education and subsequently acquired one year or more of training/job experience, as specified in the notification.
- Fall under an excluded category specified in the apprenticeship rules.
Candidates should read the complete notification before applying.
9. LOCAL LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Candidates must have proficiency in the local language of the State selected for apprenticeship.
Local Language Proof
Candidates who studied the required local language in:
- 10th Standard; or
- 12th Standard
can generally provide the relevant marksheet/certificate as proof.
Candidates who cannot provide such proof may be required to appear for a Local Language Test during Document Verification.
Candidates who fail the required local language test will not be engaged as apprentices.
10. APPLICATION FEE
Candidate Category | Application Fee |
SC | Nil |
ST | Nil |
PwBD | Nil |
All Other Candidates | ₹500 |
The ₹500 fee includes applicable intimation charges and is non-refundable.
Payment is made through the prescribed online payment methods.
11. STIPEND
Selected Graduate Apprentices will receive: ₹16,650 per month
The monthly amount consists of:
Component | Amount |
Canara Bank contribution | ₹10,500 |
Government contribution through DBT | ₹6,150 |
Total Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 |
The apprenticeship period is 12 months.
The stipend includes the government subsidy and apprentices are not entitled to additional allowances or benefits applicable to regular bank employees.
12. TRAINING PERIOD
Duration: 12 Months
The apprenticeship consists of on-the-job training at selected Canara Bank branches.
Training locations are allocated according to the Bank’s administrative requirements and available seats.
Candidates can provide district preferences, but final allotment is subject to the Bank’s requirements and availability.
13. SELECTION PROCESS
There is no written examination mentioned for this Graduate Apprentice engagement.
The selection process consists mainly of:
Step 1 – State-wise Merit List
A state-wise merit list is prepared based on marks/percentage obtained in:
- 12th Standard / HSC / 10+2; OR
- Diploma
The merit list is arranged in descending order of percentage.
Step 2 – Tie-Breaking
If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate gets preference according to the notification.
Step 3 – Document Verification
Shortlisted candidates must produce their original documents for verification.
Step 4 – Local Language Test
Candidates who do not have documentary proof of studying the required local language may have to qualify in the local language test.
Step 5 – Medical Fitness
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness requirements.
Final Engagement
Final engagement is subject to successful verification of eligibility, documents, local language requirement and medical fitness.
14. MINIMUM MARKS FOR MERIT ELIGIBILITY
Candidates must have obtained at least:
- 60% marks in 12th Standard / Diploma
- 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates
The merit list is prepared based on the percentage in the qualifying 12th/Diploma examination.
Where CGPA/OGPA is used, candidates must convert it into percentage according to the applicable conversion rules and provide the required supporting certificate where applicable.
15. IMPORTANT POINT – 12TH MARKS
The statement: “Candidates will be selected based on 12th class merit.” is broadly correct but incomplete.
The notification specifies that merit is based on the percentage obtained in: 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) OR Diploma
Therefore, candidates with a Diploma can also be considered based on their Diploma marks.
There is no written examination mentioned for this selection.
16. HOW TO APPLY
The application process has two important stages.
Stage 1 – NATS Registration
Candidates must first register on the: National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) Portal
Candidates who are already registered should ensure that their profile is 100% complete.
An NATS Enrollment ID is generated after registration.
Stage 2 – Canara Bank Application
After completing NATS registration:
- Visit the Canara Bank official website.
- Go to the Careers / Recruitment section.
- Open the Graduate Apprentice recruitment for FY 2026-27.
- Click on the new registration option.
- Enter the required personal details.
- Enter the NATS Enrollment ID.
- Select one State/UT.
- Provide district preferences as required.
- Enter educational qualification details.
- Upload the required photograph.
- Upload signature.
- Upload left thumb impression.
- Upload handwritten declaration.
- Review all details carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Pay the applicable fee.
- Download and save the application form and e-receipt.
Important: After final submission, changes to submitted details are generally not permitted.
17. DOCUMENTS / FILES REQUIRED
Candidates should keep the following ready:
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- NATS Enrollment ID
- 10th/SSC/SSLC certificate
- 12th/HSC marksheet
- Diploma certificate, if applicable
- Graduation marksheets
- Graduation degree/provisional certificate
- Category certificate, if applicable
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate/UDID, if applicable
- Valid identity proof
- Other documents required under the notification
18. HANDWRITTEN DECLARATION
The notification requires a handwritten declaration in English.
The declaration must:
- Be written by the candidate in their own handwriting.
- Be written in English.
- Not be written completely in capital letters.
- Be uploaded in the prescribed format and size.
Candidates should use the exact declaration prescribed in the official notification rather than creating their own wording.
19. APPRENTICESHIP STATUS
This is an important point for candidates.
A Graduate Apprentice is:
- An apprentice under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Not a regular Canara Bank employee.
- Eligible for the prescribed monthly stipend.
- Engaged for the specified training period.
- Not automatically entitled to permanent employment after completion.
Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee a permanent job in Canara Bank.
20. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Apprentices are not regular Canara Bank employees.
Therefore, the apprenticeship does not carry the normal employee benefits associated with regular bank staff.
The notification specifically states that apprentices are not entitled to benefits such as:
- PF
- ESI
- Bonus
- Other regular employee allowances
as applicable to regular employees.
21. TELANGANA VACANCIES
For candidates interested in Telangana:
State: Telangana
Local Language: Telugu / Urdu
Total Training Seats: 134
Telangana Category-wise Seats
Category | Seats |
SC | 21 |
ST | 9 |
OBC | 36 |
EWS | 13 |
UR | 55 |
Total | 134 |
Candidates selecting Telangana should satisfy the applicable local-language requirement.
22. ANDHRA PRADESH VACANCIES
State: Andhra Pradesh
Local Language: Telugu / Urdu
Total Training Seats: 247
Andhra Pradesh Category-wise Seats
Category | Seats |
SC | 39 |
ST | 17 |
OBC | 66 |
EWS | 24 |
UR | 101 |
Total | 247 |
23. IMPORTANT RULES
Candidates should remember:
- Only one State/UT can be selected.
- Only one application should be submitted.
- NATS registration must be completed before applying.
- The NATS profile should be 100% complete.
- Graduation must fall within the prescribed passing-date window.
- The age must satisfy the requirement as on 1 September 2026.
- Candidates must satisfy the local-language requirement.
- False information can result in cancellation.
- Candidates should carefully verify all information before final submission.
- The number of seats is provisional and may change.
- Training location is subject to Canara Bank’s administrative requirements.
- Apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment.
24. IMPORTANT LINKS
Canara Bank Official Careers Page : https://www.canarabank.bank.in/pages/career
NATS Apprenticeship Portal : https://nats.education.gov.in/
Candidates should use the official Canara Bank website and NATS portal for the application and latest updates.
25. QUICK SUMMARY
Particular | Details |
Organisation | Canara Bank |
Programme | Graduate Apprenticeship |
Financial Year | 2026-27 |
Total Seats | 3,500 |
Post | Graduate Apprentice |
Notification Date | 25 September 2026 |
Application Starts | 1 October 2026 |
Last Date | 17 October 2026 |
Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
Graduation Period | 1 January 2023 – 1 September 2026 |
Age Limit | 20–28 years |
Age Cut-off | 1 September 2026 |
Training Duration | 12 Months |
Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 |
Bank Contribution | ₹10,500/month |
Government Contribution | ₹6,150/month |
Selection | 12th/Diploma Merit + DV + Local Language + Medical Fitness |
Written Exam | No |
Application Fee | ₹500 for others; Nil for SC/ST/PwBD |
Application Mode | Online |
NATS Registration | Mandatory before Bank application |
Telangana Seats | 134 |
Andhra Pradesh Seats | 247 |
26. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER
This document is a simplified, English-language summary of the Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Engagement 2026-27 notification.
The official Canara Bank notification and subsequent corrigenda/updates are the final authority regarding:
- Eligibility
- Age
- Educational qualification
- Vacancy distribution
- Reservation
- Local-language requirements
- Application procedure
- Selection
- Training conditions
- Stipend
- Medical fitness
- Document requirements
Candidates should read the complete official notification before applying.
Verification Date: 30 September 2026
Conclusion
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 provides 3,500 graduate apprenticeship training opportunities across different States and Union Territories. Eligible candidates should complete NATS registration, verify their state-wise vacancy and local-language requirements, and submit the online application before the last date. Pasted markdown
Candidates should remember that this is an apprenticeship training opportunity and not a permanent Canara Bank job. Always refer to the official notification and careers page for final eligibility, selection, and application details.
