Notification Date: 25 September 2026 | Online Application: 1 October to 17 October 2026 | 3,500 Training Seats
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3,500 Graduate Apprentice Seats
Canara Bank has released the notification for Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
A total of 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats are available across States and Union Territories. Eligible graduates can submit their online applications from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026. The apprenticeship will run for 12 months, and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650.
Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete their profile before applying through Canara Bank’s recruitment process.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Canara Bank |
| Recruitment | Graduate Apprentice |
| Act | Apprentices Act, 1961 |
| Financial Year | 2026-27 |
| Total Training Seats | 3,500 |
| Qualification | Graduation in Any Discipline |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20–28 Years |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650 |
| Selection | State-wise Merit + Verification |
| Job/Training Location | Across India |
| NATS Registration | Mandatory |
| Official Website | Canara Bank |
The 3,500 seats are provisional and distributed across multiple States and Union Territories.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 25 September 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 1 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 1 September 2026 |
| Merit List | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Apprenticeship Training | As notified by Canara Bank |
Candidates should complete NATS registration before submitting the Canara Bank application.
Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026
A total of 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats have been announced.
Category-Wise Vacancy
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| General / UR | 1,541 |
| OBC | 845 |
| SC | 553 |
| EWS | 335 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,500 |
The category-wise distribution totals 3,500 seats.
Major State-Wise Vacancies
Some of the largest allocations are:
| State / UT | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 581 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 409 |
| Tamil Nadu | 391 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 247 |
| Kerala | 240 |
| Maharashtra | 205 |
| West Bengal | 150 |
| Telangana | 134 |
| Bihar | 122 |
| Haryana | 114 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 110 |
| Odisha | 104 |
| Rajasthan | 96 |
| Punjab | 96 |
| Delhi | 93 |
| Gujarat | 89 |
| Jharkhand | 74 |
| Uttarakhand | 48 |
| Assam | 42 |
| Chhattisgarh | 39 |
For example, Uttar Pradesh has 409 seats, while Karnataka has the highest allocation with 581 seats.
Can Candidates Select Their State?
Yes.
Candidates can opt for apprenticeship training seats in only one State/UT.
Applicants can provide their district preferences within the selected State, but final allotment will depend on the Bank’s requirement and availability of training seats.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess:
Graduation in any discipline
from:
- A university recognized by the Government of India, or
- An equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
The candidate must have passed Graduation:
Not earlier than 1 January 2023 and not later than 1 September 2026
Minimum Marks Requirement
An important point in this recruitment is that the merit process uses Class 12 / HSC / 10+2 or Diploma marks.
The reported minimum requirement is:
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | 60% |
| SC / ST / PwBD | 55% |
Candidates should pay special attention to this condition because the basic qualification is Graduation, but the merit calculation is based on the qualifying Class 12/Diploma marks specified in the notification.
Age Limit
Candidates should be:
Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
as on:
1 September 2026
Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is available according to applicable rules.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
Candidates claiming relaxation should keep the relevant category certificate ready.
Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive:
₹16,650 per month
The stipend structure reported in the recruitment information is:
| Contribution | Amount |
|---|---|
| Canara Bank | ₹10,500/month |
| Government Share through DBT | ₹6,150/month |
| Total Stipend | ₹16,650/month |
No additional allowances or employee benefits are attached to the apprenticeship.
Training Duration
The apprenticeship period is:
12 Months
This is apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act, 1961. It should not be confused with permanent employment in Canara Bank. VacancyPage
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| SC | Nil |
| ST | Nil |
| PwBD | Nil |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500 |
The ₹500 amount includes applicable intimation charges.
Canara Bank Apprentice Selection Process
One of the most important features of this recruitment is that the current notification does not prescribe a conventional written competitive examination.
The selection process includes:
- State-wise merit list
- Merit based on Class 12 / HSC / 10+2 / Diploma marks
- Document Verification
- Local Language Test, where applicable
- Medical Fitness
Current recruitment reports based on the notification confirm that selection is based on merit rather than a written examination.
Tie-Breaking Rule
Where candidates have the same percentage, ranking may be determined according to the applicable age/tie-breaking provisions stated by the Bank.
Candidates should check the official notification for the complete methodology.
Local Language Requirement
Candidates must have knowledge of the prescribed local language of the State/UT for which they apply.
Candidates who can produce a:
- Class 10 marksheet/certificate, or
- Class 12 marksheet/certificate
showing that they studied the specified local language are generally exempt from the separate local-language test.
Other candidates will have to qualify the local-language test during the selection/document-verification stage.
For example:
| State | Local Language |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu |
| Delhi | Hindi |
The full language-wise list is available in the official notification.
Who Is Not Eligible?
Candidates should carefully check these restrictions.
You may not be eligible if:
- You have already undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organization.
- You are currently undergoing apprenticeship training.
- You have one year or more of post-qualification work/training experience.
- You do not meet the prescribed graduation passing period.
- You fail to meet the local-language requirement.
- You fail the Bank’s medical fitness requirements.
The one-year experience/apprenticeship restrictions are specifically highlighted in the recruitment eligibility information.
How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
The application process has two important stages.
Step 1 – Register on NATS
Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal.
Complete your apprenticeship registration and ensure your profile is:
100% Complete
After registration, an Enrolment ID will be generated.
Keep this ID safely because it is required when applying to Canara Bank.
Step 2 – Apply Through Canara Bank
- Visit the official Canara Bank website.
- Open Careers.
- Select Recruitment.
- Find:
“Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.”
- Open the online application link.
- Complete new registration.
- Enter your NATS Enrolment ID.
- Fill in your personal and educational information.
- Select one State/UT.
- Enter district preferences.
- Upload the required documents/images.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable.
- Check all information carefully.
- Submit the application.
- Save/print the submitted application and payment receipt.
The online application is open from 1 October to 17 October 2026.
Documents to Keep Ready
Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:
- Aadhaar Card or valid ID proof
- NATS Enrolment ID
- Class 10 certificate
- Class 12 / HSC certificate and marksheet
- Diploma certificate, if applicable
- Graduation degree / provisional certificate
- Graduation marksheets
- Category certificate, if applicable
- PwBD certificate, if applicable
- Local-language proof
- Recent photograph
- Signature
- Left thumb impression
- Handwritten declaration
- Active mobile number
- Active email address
- Fee payment details
Candidates should follow the file size and format requirements displayed in the online application.
Medical Fitness
Final engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit according to Canara Bank requirements.
Is Canara Bank Apprentice a Permanent Job?
No.
This is a 12-month apprenticeship training programme.
Selection as a Graduate Apprentice does not automatically make the candidate a permanent Canara Bank employee, and completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment with the Bank.
This point should be clearly mentioned on SarkariResultMe so candidates do not mistake the apprenticeship for a permanent Clerk or PO recruitment.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online / Recruitment Page | Canara Bank Careers |
| NATS Registration | NATS Apprenticeship Portal |
| Official Notification PDF | Canara Bank Apprentice Notification 2026-27 |
| Official Website | Canara Bank |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many vacancies are available in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats across India. NDTV
Q2. What is the last date to apply?
The last date to submit the online application is:
17 October 2026
Q3. When did online applications start?
Online registration started on:
1 October 2026
Q4. What qualification is required?
Candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent institution.
Graduation must have been completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
Q5. What is the age limit?
Candidates must generally be between:
20 and 28 years
as on 1 September 2026, with category-wise relaxation as applicable.
Q6. What is the monthly stipend?
Selected apprentices will receive:
₹16,650 per month
for the 12-month apprenticeship period.
Q7. Is there a written exam?
The current recruitment process is based on a State-wise merit list using Class 12/Diploma marks, followed by verification, local-language requirements and medical fitness. No conventional written recruitment examination is specified in the current notification summaries.
Q8. Is NATS registration compulsory?
Yes. Candidates must first register on the NATS portal and complete their profile before applying for Canara Bank apprenticeship.
Q9. Can I apply for more than one State?
Candidates can select training seats in only one State/UT.
Q10. How many seats are available in Uttar Pradesh?
Uttar Pradesh has:
409 Graduate Apprentice seats.
Q11. Is this a permanent Canara Bank job?
No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship programme, not permanent bank employment.