Canara Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Bengaluru and a network of over 10,000 branches, has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. A total of 3,500 training seats will be filled across States and Union Territories.
Eligible candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal with a 100% complete profile and then apply on the Canara Bank website. Online registration on the Bank’s website will remain open from 01 October 2026 to 17 October 2026. On this page, banking job aspirants can find all important details of Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026, including the official notification and application links.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
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Organization |
Canara Bank |
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| Post Name |
Graduate Apprentice (Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Training Seats |
3,500 |
| Age Limit |
20 to 28 Years (born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006) |
| Stipend |
₹16,650 per month (12 months training) |
| Educational Qualification |
Graduation in any discipline (passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026) |
| Application Fee |
Nil (SC/ST/PwBD) | ₹500 (Others) |
| Selection Process |
State-wise Merit (12th / Diploma marks) + Local Language Test + DV + Medical |
| Job Location |
All Over India (State / UT-wise) |
| Last Date |
17 October 2026 |
✅ Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 State-wise Vacancies:
| State / UT | Local Language | Total Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 04 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 05 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 122 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi / Punjabi | 06 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli | Gujarati | 01 |
| Daman and Diu | Gujarati | 01 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 |
| Ladakh | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi) | 01 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 04 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 03 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 05 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 02 |
| Nagaland | English | 04 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 |
| Puducherry | Tamil | 04 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 04 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 08 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 150 |
| Total | — | 3,500 |
All-India category breakup: SC – 553 | ST – 226 | OBC – 845 | EWS – 335 | UR – 1,541. PwBD: HI – 32, OC – 30, VI – 39, ID – 24.
✅ Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Indian Citizens only.
- Educational Qualification: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India, or any equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Graduation Period: Candidates must have passed Graduation not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
- Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years. Candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive).
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST – 5 years, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 3 years, PwBD – 10 years. Widows / divorced / legally separated women who have not remarried – up to 35 years (UR/EWS), 38 years (OBC) and 40 years (SC/ST).
- 12th / Diploma Qualifying Marks for Merit: Minimum 60% in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) / Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Fraction of percentage will be ignored (59.99% will be treated as less than 60%).
- Local Language: Candidates who studied the specified opted local language in 10th or 12th need not appear for the language test. Others must qualify the local language test at Document Verification. Failure in the language test will lead to rejection.
- Medical Fitness: Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank norms.
✅ Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026:
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650 during the 12-month training period.
- Canara Bank contribution: ₹10,500 per month
- Government share through DBT: ₹6,150 per month
This is an apprenticeship engagement under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and not a regular / permanent appointment in Canara Bank.
✅ Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process:
- Mandatory NATS portal registration (100% complete profile)
- Online application on Canara Bank website
- State-wise merit list based on marks / percentage in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) / Diploma (if percentage is equal, older candidate will be ranked higher)
- Document Verification
- Test of local language (where applicable)
- Medical Fitness
There is no written examination. Merit will be prepared only on the information submitted in the online application. Any discrepancy at Document Verification will lead to summary disqualification.
✅ Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Application Fee:
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
- All Other Candidates: ₹500/-
- Payment Mode: Online only
✅ Important Dates:
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Event |
Schedule |
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NATS Portal Registration |
Before applying on Bank website |
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Online Registration on Canara Bank Website |
01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 |
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Age Reckoning Date |
01.09.2026 |
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Training Duration |
12 Months |
✅ Important Links:
| Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Detailed Notification | Download Notification |
| NATS Apprenticeship Portal Registration | Register on NATS |
| Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Apply Online Link | Click Here |
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✅ How to Apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Candidates must first complete NATS registration. Only candidates with a 100% complete NATS profile can apply on the Canara Bank website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
➢ Step 1: Register on the apprenticeship portal https://nats.education.gov.in and complete the profile 100%. Note the Enrollment Number.
➢ Step 2: Visit www.canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
➢ Step 3: Enter the NATS Enrollment ID and fill personal, educational and state preference details.
➢ Step 4: Upload photograph, signature and other required documents as per Bank instructions.
➢ Step 5: Pay the application fee online (if applicable).
➢ Step 6: Submit the form between 01 October 2026 and 17 October 2026 and save the confirmation page.
✅ FAQs:
What is the total number of seats in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A total of 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats have been notified for FY 2026-27.
What is the last date to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
The last date for online registration on the Canara Bank website is 17 October 2026.
What is the age limit for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026?
Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years (born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006). Age relaxation is applicable as per Bank / Government rules.
What is the educational qualification required?
Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University, passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026. Merit is prepared on 12th / Diploma marks (minimum 60%, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
What is the selection process for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
State-wise merit list based on 12th / Diploma percentage, followed by Document Verification, local language test (if required) and medical fitness. There is no written exam.
What is the stipend for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice?
Selected apprentices will get ₹16,650 per month for 12 months (₹10,500 from Canara Bank + ₹6,150 Government DBT).
How to apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
First register on https://nats.education.gov.in with a 100% complete profile, then apply on www.canarabank.bank.in between 01 October 2026 and 17 October 2026.