Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3500 Posts, Apply Online from 1 October

Canara Bank has announced 3,500 graduate apprentice vacancies across India for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Online applications open on 1 October 2026 and close on 17 October 2026. Graduates in any discipline aged 20 to 28 can apply.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Vacancy Details
• Eligibility Criteria
• Important Dates
• Application Fee
• Selection Process
• Stipend & Training Details
• How to Apply
• Important Links

Overview

Canara Bank, a leading public sector bank with its head office in Bengaluru, has invited online applications for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. A total of 3,500 training seats are on offer across states and union territories.

There is no written examination. Selection will be done through a state-wise merit list prepared on the basis of marks obtained in Class 12 (HSC / 10+2) or Diploma, followed by document verification and a test of the local language. The apprenticeship training will last 12 months, and apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650.

Vacancy Details

Candidates can opt for training seats in only one state. The state-wise breakup of seats is available in the official notification.

Eligibility Criteria

Age limit (as on 01/09/2026): 20 to 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/09/1998 and not later than 01/09/2006 (both days inclusive).

Educational qualification: A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India. Candidates must have passed graduation not earlier than 01/01/2023 and not later than 01/09/2026.

• The candidate must not have undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or any other organisation earlier, nor be pursuing apprenticeship training.
• Candidates with one or more years of job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
• Candidates who studied the opted state’s local language in Class 10 or 12 are exempt from the local language test; others will take the test during document verification.

Important Dates

Application Fee

The fee is non-refundable and is payable through online modes only (debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI).

Selection Process

1. Merit list: State-wise merit list prepared in descending order of marks/percentage obtained in Class 12 (HSC / 10+2) / Diploma. Minimum qualifying marks are 60% (55% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates). In case of a tie, the older candidate ranks higher.
2. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification.
3. Test of local language: Conducted during document verification for candidates who have not studied the local language in Class 10 or 12. Failure to qualify means the candidate will not be engaged.
4. Medical fitness: Final engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit.

Stipend & Training Details

• Monthly stipend: Rs. 16,650 — Rs. 10,500 paid by Canara Bank into the apprentice’s account plus Rs. 6,150 as the government share credited directly through DBT mode.
• Training period: 12 months; on-the-job training at selected branches.
• Apprentices are not treated as bank employees and are not eligible for employee benefits or allowances.
• The bank has no obligation to offer regular employment after the training ends.

How to Apply

The apply-online link activates on 1 October 2026. Follow these steps:

1. Register on the apprenticeship portal at nats.education.gov.in before applying. Your profile must be 100% complete — note down the enrollment number generated.
2. Visit Canara Bank’s official website, go to Careers, then Recruitment, then “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27”.
3. Fill in the online application form, entering your NATS enrollment ID and all personal, educational and category details carefully.
4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specifications given in the notification.
5. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form on or before 17 October 2026.
6. Take a printout of the final submitted application form for future reference.

Important Links

• Canara Bank – Careers / Recruitment (apply online link activates 1 Oct 2026)
• Register on NATS Portal
• Download Official Notification (PDF)
• Canara Bank Official Website

Note: Always verify details from the official notification before applying. Apply online only through the official links above.