Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 3500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Rojgarlive; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,029,000 - 2,430,000; Full time

Job summary

Canara Bank invites online applications for 3500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. The period of apprenticeship is 12 months with on-the-job training at selected branches across states.

Stipend is ₹16,650 per month, with applicable government subsidies; application window runs 01 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 via NATS Apprenticeship Portal. Eligibility includes Graduation in any discipline, age 20–28 years as of 01 September 2026, and local language

Qualifications

• Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or equivalent.
• Candidates must be born between 02 September 1998 and 01 September 2006, with age 20–28 as on 01 September 2026.

Responsibilities

• On-the-job training at selected branches under Canara Bank.
• Apprenticeship duration is 12 months.
• Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650, with government subsidy as applicable.

Education

Degree (Graduation) in any discipline

Job description

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 3500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank has officially released the official notification for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 as of 28-09-2026. Eligible candidates can apply Online for 3500 Apprentice posts. The online application process begins on 01-10-2026 and ends on 17-10-2026.

By Job Desk | Updated: Sep 28, 2026, 10:04 am

Canara Bank has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for engagement as Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.

A total of 3500 training seats are available across various States/UTs. Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and have a 100% complete profile before applying for apprenticeship training in Canara Bank. No other mode of application will be accepted. The online application window is from 01 October 2026 to 17 October 2026, both days inclusive

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Particular

Details

Organization Canara Bank

Post Graduate Apprentice

Total Training Seats 3500

Apprenticeship Period 12 Months

Application Mode Online

Registration Portal NATS Apprenticeship Portal

Online Application Start Date 01 October 2026

Online Application Last Date 17 October 2026

Age Limit 20 to 28 Years

Educational Qualification Degree (Graduation) in any discipline

Stipend ₹16,650/- per month

Application Fee ₹500/- for Others; NIL for SC/ST/PwBD

Selection Process Merit List, Document Verification and Local Language Test, where applicable

Training Location Selected branches in the opted State/UT

Canara Bank has announced 3500 Graduate Apprentice training seats. The seats are distributed across States/UTs and include reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and UR categories, along with horizontal reservation for PwBD categories. The vacancy figures are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank.

State/UT

Local Language

Andaman and Nicobar Islands Hindi/English 4

Andhra Pradesh Telugu/Urdu 247

Arunachal Pradesh English 5

Assam Assamese/Bengali/Bodo 42

Bihar Hindi/Urdu 122

Chandigarh Hindi/Punjabi 6

Chhattisgarh Hindi 39

Dadra and Nagar Haveli Gujarati 1

Daman and Diu Gujarati 1

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) 1

Lakshadweep Malayalam 4

Madhya Pradesh Hindi 110

Maharashtra Marathi 205

Manipur Manipuri/English 3

Meghalaya English/Garo/Khasi 5

Mizoram Mizo 2

Nagaland English 4

Odisha Odia 104

Pondicherry Tamil 4

Punjab Punjabi/Hindi 96

Rajasthan Hindi 96

Sikkim Nepali/English 4

Tamil Nadu Tamil 391

Telangana Telugu/Urdu 134

Tripura Bengali/Kokborok 8

Uttar Pradesh Hindi/Urdu 409

Uttarakhand Hindi 48

West Bengal Bengali/Nepali 150

Total

3500

Canara Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

Age Limit

Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years as on 01 September 2026.

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 September 1998 and not later than 01 September 2006, both dates inclusive.

Category

Age Relaxation

SC/ST 5 Years

OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years

PwBD 10 Years

Widows/Divorced Women/Legally Separated Women Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST

The age and relaxation conditions are specified on page 4 of the notification.

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.

The candidate must have passed graduation not earlier than 01 January 2023 and not later than 01 September 2026, both dates inclusive. :

Local Language Requirement

Candidates who have studied the specified local language of the opted State in their 10th or 12th standard and can provide the relevant marks sheet/certificate will not have to undergo the local-language test.

Other candidates will have to qualify the local-language test during the Document Verification process. Candidates who fail the test will not be engaged as apprentices.

Medical Fitness

Engagement of selected apprentices is subject to being declared medically fit as per the requirements of Canara Bank.

Important Eligibility Conditions

• A candidate can opt for training seats in only one State under this project.
• Candidates can provide their preference for districts within the selected State.
• District allotment will depend on the Bank's requirement and availability of training seats.
• The Bank reserves the right to allot a training seat in any district of the selected State according to administrative requirements.
• Candidates must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organization under the Apprentices Act.
• Candidates who have undergone training or have one or more years of job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
• Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen will not be engaged as apprentices and there is no reservation for them.

These conditions are specified in the notification's eligibility and reservation provisions.

Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650/-, including the Government of India subsidy, if applicable.

Of this amount, Canara Bank will pay ₹10,500/- per month into the apprentice's account, while the Government share of ₹6,150/- will be credited directly through DBT as per applicable guidelines. :

Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits.

Period and Place of Apprenticeship Training

• Training Period: 12 Months
• Training: On-the-job training at selected branches

Apprentices will not be treated as employees of Canara Bank and will not receive employee benefits applicable to Bank employees. :

The merit list will be prepared State-wise in descending order based on the marks/percentage obtained in 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma.

If candidates have the same percentage, they will be ranked according to their age in descending order in the merit list.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

Category

General / Other Candidates 60%

SC/ST/PwBD 55%

The fraction of a percentage is ignored. For example, 59.99% is treated as below 60%, while 54.99% is treated as below 55% for the applicable categories.

Final selection is subject to:

• Verification of eligibility and information furnished in the online application.
• Qualification in the local-language test for the opted State, wherever applicable.
• Being declared medically fit as per Bank requirements.

Document Verification and the local-language test, wherever applicable, are conducted during the Document Verification process.

Category

Application Fee / Intimation Charges

SC/ST/PwBD NIL

All Others ₹500/- including intimation charges

Event

Date

Registration on NATS Portal Before applying

Online Application Start Date 01 October 2026

Online Application Last Date 17 October 2026

Documents Required for Online Application

• Signature
• Left thumb impression

Documents Required at the Time of Engagement

• System-generated online application printout
• Proof of Date of Birth
• Valid photo identity proof
• Educational qualification marks sheets and certificates
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, where applicable
• SC/ST/OBC caste certificate, where applicable
• OBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, where applicable
• UDID card and Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, where applicable
• Other relevant eligibility documents

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

1. How many vacancies are available in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Canara Bank has announced 3500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27.

2. What is the last date to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 17 October 2026.

3. What is the educational qualification for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.

4. What is the age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment?

The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026, subject to applicable age relaxation.

5. What is the stipend for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentices?