Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank has released the official notification for Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026–27. Through this recruitment drive, Canara Bank is offering 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats across various States/UTs in India.

Eligible Indian citizens who have completed graduation can apply online from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026. Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and have a 100% complete profile before applying for Canara Bank Apprentice Training.

The apprenticeship will be for 12 months, and selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. Selection will be based primarily on merit in the qualifying 12th/Diploma examination, followed by document verification, local-language test where applicable and medical fitness.

🔔 Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Overview

The official Canara Bank notification specifies 3,500 training seats and an online application period from 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026.

📅 Canara Bank Apprentice Important Dates 2026

The IBPS application portal confirms that registration, fee payment and editing close on 17 October 2026, while the final date for printing the submitted application is 1 November 2026.

🔢 Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026

Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice seats across States and Union Territories.

Category-wise Total Vacancy

The PwBD reservation is included horizontally within the State-wise vacancies. The notification provides 32 HI, 30 OC, 39 VI and 24 ID seats.

Major State-wise Vacancies

The complete notification contains the State/UT-wise distribution, category-wise reservations and local-language requirements.

🎓 Canara Bank Apprentice Eligibility 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must possess:

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

Candidates must have passed their graduation:

• Not earlier than 1 January 2023

• Not later than 1 September 2026

Both dates are inclusive.

Important 12th/Diploma Requirement

Although the educational qualification is graduation, the merit list will be prepared on the basis of marks/percentage obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination.

The minimum qualifying marks are:

• 60% for General/EWS and other applicable categories

• 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates

A fraction of a percentage is ignored. For example, 59.99% is treated as below 60%.

🎂 Canara Bank Apprentice Age Limit 2026

The age will be calculated as on 1 September 2026.

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 2 September 1998 and not later than 1 September 2006 for the normal age limit.

💰 Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected Graduate Apprentices will receive a total monthly stipend of:

₹16,650 per month

The stipend consists of:

The apprenticeship notification states that apprentices are not entitled to additional allowances or employee benefits.

Important

Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of Canara Bank and the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment after completion of the apprenticeship.

⏳ Apprenticeship Duration

The apprenticeship training period will be:

12 Months

On-the-job training will be provided at selected Canara Bank branches according to the prescribed course/curriculum.

After successful completion, apprentices will receive NATS joint certification.

💳 Canara Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The ₹500 amount includes intimation charges and is non-refundable.

🏆 Canara Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026

There is no conventional written examination mentioned for selection.

The selection process includes:

1. State-wise Merit List

Canara Bank will prepare the merit list State-wise in descending order based on marks/percentage obtained in:

• 12th Standard (HSC/10+2), or

• Diploma

If two candidates have the same percentage, the candidate's age will be used for ranking, with the older candidate receiving higher rank.

2. Document Verification

Shortlisted candidates must produce the required original documents for verification.

3. Local Language Test

Candidates who have not studied the specified local language in their 10th or 12th standard may have to appear for a local-language test during document verification.

Candidates who fail the applicable local-language test will not be engaged as apprentices.

4. Medical Fitness

Final engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit according to Canara Bank's requirements.

🗣️ Local Language Requirement

Candidates can choose training seats in only one State.

The candidate can provide preferences for districts within the selected State, but the final district allocation will depend on the Bank's requirements and availability of training seats.

Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard can establish their language knowledge through their marksheet/certificate and will generally not have to take the separate language test.

📝 How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates should follow these steps:

Step 1 – Register on NATS

Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal and register at:

https://nats.education.gov.in

A candidate must have a 100% complete NATS profile before applying to Canara Bank.

Step 2 – Obtain NATS Enrollment ID

After completing NATS registration, an enrollment number will be generated. Keep it safely for the Canara Bank application.

Step 3 – Visit Canara Bank Recruitment

Go to:

Canara Bank → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices for FY 2026–27

Step 4 – Complete Online Registration

Click on the new registration option and enter the required personal, educational and other details.

Step 5 – Upload Documents

Candidates need to upload the prescribed:

• Photograph

• Signature

• Left thumb impression

• Handwritten declaration

Step 6 – Select State

Candidates can choose only one State for training.

Step 7 – Pay Application Fee

Pay the applicable fee online.

Step 8 – Final Submission

Check all details carefully before final submission because changes are not permitted after final submission.

Step 9 – Save Application

Download and retain the final application form, registration number, password and payment receipt for future reference.

📤 Canara Bank Apprentice Document Upload Details

The photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration must be clear and properly scanned. The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English, using the prescribed wording.

📍 Canara Bank Apprentice Training Location

Training will be conducted at selected Canara Bank branches in the State allotted to the candidate.

Candidates can indicate preferences for districts in the selected State, but the Bank reserves the right to allot a district according to administrative requirements and availability.

⚠️ Important Conditions

Candidates should carefully note the following:

• Only one State can be selected.

• A candidate cannot apply for multiple States.

• Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organization are not eligible.

• Candidates who have already completed one or more years of job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.

• Ex-servicemen/disabled ex-servicemen are not eligible for engagement under this apprenticeship.

• Apprentices will not be treated as regular Canara Bank employees.

• The Bank has no obligation to provide regular employment after apprenticeship.

• Candidates must meet all eligibility requirements as on 1 September 2026.

• The number of training seats is provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirement.