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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Canara Bank has released the official notice for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026, and it is a good chance for fresh graduates. The bank will engage 3500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27, across almost every state and union territory.
Any graduate who passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 can apply online from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026. The training lasts 12 months and the monthly stipend is Rs 16,650. Note that this is an apprenticeship, not a regular bank job. Read the full details below before you apply.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Canara Bank |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
| Advertisement For | FY 2026-27 (Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Seats | 3500 (provisional) |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Stipend | Rs 16,650 per month |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Application Mode | Online (NATS registration is compulsory) |
| Selection | State-wise merit list, document verification, local language test, medical fitness |
| Job Location | State/UT of your choice across India |
| Official Websites | canarabank.bank.in and nats.education.gov.in |
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Important Date
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice Date | 25 September 2026 |
| NATS Portal Registration | Complete before applying, if not already registered |
| Online Application Starts | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Date of Reckoning (age and qualification) | 1 September 2026 |
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee
| Category | Fee (incl. intimation charges) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| All Other Candidates (General, OBC, EWS) | Rs 500 |
The fee is non-refundable and can be paid online only, using debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS or mobile wallet.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit
You must be at least 20 years and at most 28 years old on 1 September 2026. In simple words, your date of birth should fall between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2006 (both days included).
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced or legally separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
SC/ST/OBC relaxation can be combined with only one other eligible category. Ex-servicemen are not engaged as apprentices under this notice.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details
The bank has provisionally fixed 3500 seats. The number may change as per the bank’s actual requirement.
Category Wise Vacancy
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 | 3500 |
Out of the total, PwBD seats are horizontal: Hearing Impaired 32, Orthopedically Challenged 30, Visually Impaired 39 and Intellectual Disability 24.
State Wise Vacancy
| State/UT | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | 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 and Nagar Haveli | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daman and 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 and 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 |
| Pondicherry | 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 | 6 | 4 | 29 |
| West Bengal | 150 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 |
| Total | 3500 | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 |
You can choose seats in only one state. Inside that state you can list your district preferences, but the bank may allot any district as per its need.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Education Qualification
You need a graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India (or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Centre). Your degree must be passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
Other Eligibility Points
- Only Indian citizens can apply.
- You must have a 100% complete profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal.
- You should not have done apprenticeship earlier with any organization, nor be doing one now.
- Candidates with one year or more of job experience or training after graduation are not eligible.
- You should know the local language of the state you choose. If you have studied it in Class 10 or 12, the language test is waived.
- Minimum marks in Class 12 or Diploma: 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process
There is no written exam for this recruitment. Selection depends on the marks you enter in the application form.
Step-by-Step Selection
- Merit list: A state-wise merit list is made in descending order of Class 12 (or Diploma) percentage. If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate ranks higher.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates bring original documents for checking.
- Local language test: Held during document verification, only for those who cannot show a Class 10/12 certificate of the language.
- Medical fitness: Final engagement is subject to being declared medically fit.
- NATS contract: Selected candidates must accept the digital apprenticeship contract on the NATS portal in time.
A state and category wise waitlist will be kept for one year. If you enter wrong information, your application can be rejected at any stage.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Salary Pay Scale
Apprentices do not get a regular salary or pay scale. They receive a fixed monthly stipend of Rs 16,650.
| Stipend Part | Amount per Month |
|---|---|
| Paid by Canara Bank | Rs 10,500 |
| Government share (through DBT) | Rs 6,150 |
| Total Stipend | Rs 16,650 |
Other Benefits and Rules
- Training period is 12 months, with NATS joint certificate on completion.
- 12 casual leaves in a year (only 4 can be taken at a time).
- Working hours are the same as the bank’s clerical cadre.
- No PF, ESI, bonus or other employee benefits. The bank is not bound to offer a job after training.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern
Good news for applicants: the bank has not announced any written exam or online test for this apprenticeship. So there is no exam pattern, syllabus or negative marking to prepare for.
| Stage | Basis |
|---|---|
| Merit List | Class 12 / Diploma percentage |
| Document Verification | Original certificates |
| Local Language Test | Only if language proof is not available |
| Medical Examination | As per bank requirement |
Since marks decide everything, enter your Class 12 percentage correctly. Any mismatch with your mark sheet leads to disqualification.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required
Documents to Upload While Applying
| Document | Size / Format |
|---|---|
| Passport photo (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm, colour) | JPG/JPEG, 20-50 KB |
| Signature (black ink, not in capital letters) | JPG/JPEG, 10-20 KB |
| Left thumb impression | JPG/JPEG, 20-50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration (English, not in capitals) | JPG/JPEG, 50-100 KB |
Documents at the Time of Engagement (Original + Self-Attested Copy)
- Printout of the online application
- Date of birth proof (birth certificate or Class 10 certificate)
- Photo ID such as Aadhaar, PAN, Passport, Voter ID or Driving Licence
- Mark sheets from Class 10 onwards, including all semester/year mark sheets and the final degree or result proof
- Caste certificate for SC/ST/OBC (OBC needs a non-creamy layer clause)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS
- UDID card and disability certificate for PwBD
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply
Step 1: Register on NATS
Visit nats.education.gov.in and create your profile. Complete it 100% and keep your enrollment ID safe, because you will need it in the bank’s form.
Step 2: Open the Bank’s Application Link
Go to canarabank.bank.in, then Careers, then Recruitment, and open the link for Engagement of Graduate Apprentices FY 2026-27.
Step 3: New Registration
Click “Click Here for New Registration”, fill in your basic details and note down the provisional registration number and password sent to you.
Step 4: Fill the Form and Choose State
Enter your name exactly as on your Class 10 mark sheet, add your education details, pick one state and set your district preferences.
Step 5: Upload Documents
Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the given size and format.
Step 6: Pay Fee and Submit
Check every field, click Final Submit, and pay Rs 500 online if you are not SC/ST/PwBD. Save the e-receipt and take a printout of the form.
Apply well before 17 October 2026 to avoid website load problems. No change is possible after final submission.
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click here |
| NATS Registration | https://nats.education.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Official Website | https://www.canarabank.bank.in |
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You can apply online from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026.
The bank has announced 3500 provisional training seats across states and union territories.
The monthly stipend is Rs 16,650, which includes Rs 10,500 from the bank and Rs 6,150 government share.
No. Selection is by merit based on Class 12 or Diploma percentage, followed by document verification, a local language test if needed, and a medical check.
Graduates aged 20 to 28 years (as on 1 September 2026) who passed their degree between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026, with at least 60% in Class 12 (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
