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Recruitment Overview

Organization: Canara Bank
Recruitment Name: Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Post Name: Apprentice
Total Vacancies: 3,500
Advertisement: Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2026–27
Job Type: Apprenticeship Training
Application Mode: Online

Vacancy Details

Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats. The category-wise distribution is as follows:

Unreserved (UR): 1,541 Posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 553 Posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 226 Posts
Other Backward Classes (OBC): 845 Posts
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 335 Posts

Total Training Seats: 3,500

Additionally, 125 seats are reserved horizontally for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), as specified in the notification. The total number of seats is provisional and may change according to the bank’s requirements.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the following educational requirements to apply for the Graduate Apprentice posts.
Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
Candidates must have completed their graduation on or after 1 January 2023 and on or before 1 September 2026.
Applicants must be registered on the NATS apprenticeship portal.
Candidates must meet the prescribed local language requirements for the training location they select.
Candidates who have already undergone or are currently undergoing apprenticeship training, or who have the relevant prior work experience specified in the notification, may be ineligible. Applicants should carefully check the official eligibility conditions before applying.

Age Limit

The age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is as follows:

Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 28 Years
The age will be calculated as of 1 September 2026.
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved-category candidates according to the prescribed government rules. Candidates should refer to the official notification for category-wise relaxation.

Salary / Stipend

Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the 12-month apprenticeship training period.

Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650

The monthly stipend includes the applicable government subsidy. Canara Bank will contribute ₹10,500 per month, while the Government of India contribution of ₹6,150 will be credited through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to the applicable rules.

Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of the bank and will not be entitled to the benefits available to regular employees.

Application Fee

Candidates must pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway.
General, OBC and EWS Candidates: ₹500, including GST and intimation charges
SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: No Fee
The application fee is non-refundable. Candidates should complete the payment through the available online payment options before submitting the application.

Selection Process

The selection process for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 will be based on academic merit and subsequent verification.

1. Merit List – A state-wise merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or a Diploma. In the event of a tie in marks, the older candidate will receive preference, as prescribed in the notification.

2. Document Verification – Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification. Applicants must produce their original educational certificates, identity proof, and other required documents.

3. Local Language Test – Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in the prescribed local language. The local language test will be conducted at the document verification stage, as applicable.

4. Medical Fitness – Final engagement will be subject to the candidate meeting the prescribed medical fitness requirements.

There is no separate written examination for this recruitment.

Important Dates

Notification Release Date: 25 September 2026
Online Application Start Date: 1 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online: 17 October 2026
Last Date for Printing Application: 1 November 2026
Age and Qualification Cut-off Date: 1 September 2026
Document Verification Date: To be announced
Local Language Test Date: To be announced

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can apply online by following the steps below.
Visit the NATS apprenticeship portal at https://nats.education.gov.in and complete the registration process. Candidates who are already registered should ensure their profiles are 100% complete.
Visit the official Canara Bank website at https://canarabank.bank.in.
Navigate to the Careers or Recruitment section.
Open the notification titled Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2026–27.
Click on the online application link and complete the registration process.
Enter the required personal details, educational qualifications, and NATS enrolment ID.
Select the preferred training location and provide the required language details.
Upload the photograph, signature, and other documents in the prescribed format.
Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
Review the application form carefully and submit it.
Download or print the final application form for future reference.
Candidates should submit their applications before 17 October 2026. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet the eligibility requirements may be rejected.