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Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3500 Posts
Canara Bank has invited online applications from graduates for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats across India. Selected candidates will undergo 1-year training with a monthly stipend of ₹16,650.
Published: 28 Sept 2026· 🎓 Any Graduate· ⏳ Last date: 17 Oct 2026
Canara Bank has officially released the recruitment notification for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. A total of 3,500 training vacancies across various States and Union Territories have been announced.
Eligible candidates holding a recognized graduation degree can review the complete recruitment details below, including key dates, state-wise vacancies, eligibility requirements, selection methodology, stipend structure, and application instructions.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Key Highlights
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Canara Bank |
| Post Title | Graduate Apprentice (FY 2026-27) |
| Total Training Vacancies | 3,500 |
| Duration of Apprenticeship | 12 Months (1 Year) |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650/- per month |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Online Application Dates | 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 |
| Cut-off Date for Eligibility | 01.09.2026 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NATS Portal Registration | Mandatory before bank registration (100% profile complete) |
| Commencement of Online Application | 01.10.2026 |
| Last Date for Online Application & Fee Payment | 17.10.2026 |
| Cut-Off Date for Age & Qualification | 01.09.2026 |
State and UT-wise Vacancy Breakdown
Candidates can apply for training seats in only one State. The allotment of district seats will be determined as per administrative requirements and training seat availability.
| State / Union Territory | Local Language | Total Seats | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | PwBD (HI / OC / VI / ID) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 247 | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 2 / 2 / 3 / 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 42 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 122 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi / Punjabi | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 93 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Goa | Konkani | 25 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 114 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 74 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 0 / 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 6 / 6 / 5 / 6 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 2 / 2 / 3 / 2 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 2 / 2 / 2 / 2 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Nagaland | English | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 1 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 96 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 1 / 1 / 1 / 0 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 4 / 4 / 4 / 3 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 134 | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 1 / 1 / 2 / 1 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 / 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 409 | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 4 / 4 / 4 / 4 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 0 / 0 / 1 / 0 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 150 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 2 / 1 / 2 / 1 |
| Total Vacancies | — | 3500 | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 | 32 / 30 / 39 / 24 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit & Relaxations (as on 01.09.2026)
- General Age Criteria: Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years (born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006, both dates inclusive).
| Category | Age Relaxation Allowed |
|---|---|
| Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 5 Years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC - Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 Years |
| Widows, Divorced Women & Legally Separated Women (Unmarried) | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Educational Qualifications
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Degree Required | Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University / Central Govt approved institute. |
| Passing Window | Must have passed graduation between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive). |
| Ineligibility | Candidates with 1+ years of job experience/training, or who have already completed/undergone apprenticeship training, are not eligible. |
Selection Process
The selection of apprentices is strictly merit-based:
- Merit List Preparation:
- Calculated on the basis of marks/percentage obtained in 12th Standard (HSC / 10+2) or Diploma Examination.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 60% for General, OBC, and EWS candidates; 55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates.
- Rounding off is not permitted (e.g., 59.99% will be treated as less than 60%).
- In case of a tie in percentage, older candidates will be ranked higher.
- Local Language Proficiency:
- Candidates with 10th or 12th standard mark sheets showing study of the local language are exempt from the test.
- Other candidates must qualify in a local language proficiency test conducted during Document Verification.
- Medical Examination & Verification:
- Engagement is subject to satisfactory Document Verification and being declared medically fit by the Bank.
Stipend and Working Terms
| Component | Policy |
|---|---|
| Total Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650/- per month |
| Canara Bank Contribution | ₹10,500/- per month credited directly to bank account |
| Government Share (DBT) | ₹6,150/- per month transferred via DBT |
| Allowances | No other allowances or bank employee benefits are applicable |
| Leave Policy | 1 Casual Leave (CL) per completed month of training (Maximum 12 per year; max 4 at a time) |
| Working Hours | As applicable to clerical cadre staff of the bank; overtime is strictly disallowed |
| Employment Status | Purely temporary apprenticeship training under Apprentices Act, 1961; no guarantee of permanent job |
Application Fee & Payment Mode
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | NIL |
| All Other Candidates (General / OBC / EWS) | ₹500/- |
Fees must be submitted online using Debit Cards, Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, or Mobile Wallets.
Upload Document Specifications
| Document | Image Dimensions | File Size | Ink / Background |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm (200 × 230 px) | 20 KB – 50 KB | Colour picture, white/light background |
| Signature | 140 × 60 px | 10 KB – 20 KB | Black ink pen on white paper (No capitals) |
| Left Thumb Impression | 3 cm × 3 cm (240 × 240 px) | 20 KB – 50 KB | Blue or black ink on white paper |
| Handwritten Declaration | 10 cm × 5 cm (800 × 400 px) | 50 KB – 100 KB | Black ink on white paper (No capitals) |
Handwritten Declaration Format:
“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.”
How to Apply
- Step 1 (NATS Portal): Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal (
https://nats.education.gov.in) and obtain 100% profile completion. - Step 2 (Bank Application): Go to the Canara Bank website, navigate to Careers → Recruitment, and select the Graduate Apprentice link.
- Step 3 (Registration): Enter basic details and NATS Enrollment ID, upload scanned documents, verify details using “Save & Next”, make the online fee payment, and print the system-generated application form.
Official Links
| Resource Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Link | Click here |
| NATS Apprenticeship Portal Link | Click here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click here |
| Canara Bank Official Website | Click here |
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