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Canara Bank
Canara Bank Apprentice 2026
Canara Bank has invited online applications for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27. Candidates must first register and complete their profile on the NATS portal. Applications are open from 1 October to 17 October 2026. Selection is State-wise based on Class 12 / Diploma marks, followed by document verification, local-language test where applicable and medical fitness.
Total Vacancies
3,500
Age Limit
20–28 Years
As on 01 Sept 2026
Application Dates
1 Oct – 17 Oct 2026
Closes 11:59 PM IST
Job Location
All India
Qualification
Graduation in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. Graduation must have been passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026.
Salary / Stipend
Monthly stipend Rs. 16,650, comprising Rs. 10,500 from Canara Bank and Rs. 6,150 Government share through DBT as per applicable guidelines.
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Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Recruiting Body | Canara Bank |
Recruitment | Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27 |
Total Training Seats | 3,500 |
Engagement Type | Apprenticeship Training |
Training Period | 12 months |
Application Mode | Online only |
NATS Registration | Mandatory before applying to Canara Bank |
NATS Portal | https://nats.education.gov.in/ |
Bank Website | https://www.canarabank.bank.in/ |
Training Location | Selected branches in the State/UT opted by the candidate; district allotment is need-based and subject to availability |
Event | Date / Details |
|---|---|
Eligibility Reckoning Date | 1 September 2026 |
Online Application Start | 1 October 2026 |
Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
NATS Registration | Candidate must register and complete 100% profile on NATS before applying on Canara Bank portal |
Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
SC / ST / PwBD | NIL |
All Others | Rs. 500 |
State / UT | Local Language | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi/English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 247 | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 |
Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 42 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 122 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 |
Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 93 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 |
Goa | Konkani | 25 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 |
Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 |
Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 114 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 |
Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 74 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
Karnataka | Kannada | 581 | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 |
Kerala | Malayalam | 240 | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 |
Ladakh (UT) | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti (Bodhi) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 |
Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 |
Manipur | Manipuri/English | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Mizoram | Mizo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Nagaland | English | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Odisha | Odia | 104 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 |
Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 96 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 |
Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 |
Sikkim | Nepali/English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 |
Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 134 | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 |
Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 409 | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 |
Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 |
West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 150 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 |
Total | - | 3500 | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 |
The 3,500 training seats are provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of Canara Bank.
A candidate can opt for training seats in only one State under this project. District preferences may be entered within the selected State, but final allotment is need-based and subject to availability.
PwBD Category | Seats |
|---|---|
Hearing Impaired (HI) | 32 |
Orthopedically Challenged / Locomotor Disability (OC/LD) | 30 |
Visually Impaired (VI) | 39 |
Intellectual Disability (ID) | 24 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal and is included within the overall State/UT training-seat totals.
Age Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
Age as on | 1 September 2026 |
Minimum Age | 20 years |
Maximum Age | 28 years |
Date of Birth Range | 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2006, both dates inclusive |
Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
SC / ST | 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
Widows / Divorced Women / Legally Separated Women who have not remarried | Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST |
Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
Minimum Qualification | Graduation in any discipline from a University recognized by Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government |
Graduation Passing Window | Not earlier than 1 January 2023 and not later than 1 September 2026 |
Eligibility Date | All age and qualification conditions are computed as on 1 September 2026 |
Condition | Rule |
|---|---|
Previous Apprenticeship | Not eligible if the candidate has already undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or any other organization, is currently pursuing apprenticeship, or had apprenticeship terminated due to his/her own fault |
Post-Qualification Work Experience | Not eligible if the candidate has one year or more of job experience after completion of the educational qualification |
Ex-Servicemen | Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen will not be engaged as apprentices and no reservation is provided to them |
Condition | Rule |
|---|---|
Language Proof Available | Candidates who produce Class 10 or Class 12 marksheet/certificate showing that they studied the specified local language are exempt from the local-language test |
Language Proof Not Available | Candidate must qualify the local-language test during Document Verification |
Failure in Local Language Test | Candidate will not be engaged as Apprentice |
Stage / Rule | Details |
|---|---|
Merit Preparation | State-wise merit list based on marks/percentage obtained in Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination |
Tie Breaking | Older candidate ranks higher when two or more candidates have the same percentage |
Minimum Qualifying Marks | 60% for General / EWS / OBC and 55% for SC / ST / PwBD candidates in Class 12 / Diploma |
CGPA / OGPA | Must be converted to percentage as per the concerned Board / University norms and supported by the prescribed certificate |
Document Verification | Eligibility and information furnished in the application will be verified |
Local Language Test | Applicable where the candidate does not have Class 10 / 12 proof of having studied the opted local language |
Medical Fitness | Final engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per Bank requirements |
There is no written recruitment examination specified in the advertisement.
Particular | Details |
|---|---|
Monthly Stipend | Rs. 16,650 |
Canara Bank Share | Rs. 10,500 per month |
Government Share | Rs. 6,150 per month through DBT, as per applicable guidelines |
Other Allowances / Benefits | Not admissible |
Training Period | 12 months |
Hours of Work | On-the-job training during working hours applicable to clerical cadre of the Bank |
Casual Leave | 12 days in a year, earned at one day after completion of each month |
Maximum Casual Leave at One Time | 4 days |
Holidays | As observed by the Bank branch where the apprentice is undergoing training |
Condition | Details |
|---|---|
Status | Apprentice - not an employee of Canara Bank |
Regular Employment | Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after completion of apprenticeship |
PF / ESI / Bonus | Not applicable to the apprenticeship engagement |
Apprenticeship Contract | Digital apprenticeship contract will be issued through NATS and must be accepted by the candidate within stipulated timelines |
Completion Certificate | NATS-joint certification will be awarded after successful completion of apprenticeship training |
Wait List | State-category wise wait list may be maintained for one year from result date or until next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier |
Step | Action |
|---|---|
1 | Register on https://nats.education.gov.in/ and complete the profile to 100%. |
2 | Keep the NATS enrollment number ready. |
3 | Visit https://www.canarabank.bank.in/ and go to Careers -> Recruitment -> Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. |
4 | Complete new registration and enter personal, educational, State / district preference and category details carefully. |
5 | Enter the NATS enrollment ID in the Bank application. |
6 | Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format. |
7 | Pay the applicable application fee / intimation charges online. |
8 | Complete final submission on or before 17 October 2026. |
9 | Retain the system-generated application printout, registration number, password and e-receipt. |
Upload | Specification |
|---|---|
Photograph | Recent passport-size colour photograph, 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm; preferred 200 x 230 pixels; 20 KB-50 KB |
Signature | Black ink on white paper; preferred 140 x 60 pixels; 10 KB-20 KB; capital-letter signature not accepted |
Left Thumb Impression | Black or blue ink on white paper; JPG/JPEG; preferred 240 x 240 pixels; 20 KB-50 KB |
Handwritten Declaration | English only, candidate's own handwriting, black ink; JPG/JPEG; preferred 800 x 400 pixels; 50 KB-100 KB; not in capital letters |
Item | Text / Rule |
|---|---|
Required Text | I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required. |
Language | English only |
Writing | Must be in the candidate's own handwriting and must not be in capital letters |
Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
Online Application | Valid system-generated printout |
Date of Birth Proof | Birth Certificate or SSLC / Class 10 certificate showing date of birth |
Photo Identity Proof | Passport / Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving Licence / other Photo ID issued by Statutory Authority |
Academic Records | Mark sheets / certificates from SSC onwards to highest qualification, including semester/year-wise marksheets and final degree |
Result Declaration Proof | Document from Board / University proving result was declared on or before the cut-off date |
EWS Certificate | Income and Asset Certificate in prescribed Government of India format, if applicable |
SC / ST / OBC Certificate | Prescribed Government of India format; OBC certificate must contain Non-Creamy Layer clause |
PwBD Documents | UDID card and disability certificate issued by the competent Medical Board, if applicable |
Other Documents | Any other document supporting eligibility, reservation or identity claim |
Check | What to Verify |
|---|---|
Training Seats | 3,500 |
Application Window | 1 October to 17 October 2026 |
NATS | Registration and 100% profile completion mandatory before Bank application |
Age | 20-28 years as on 1 September 2026 before applicable relaxation |
Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
Graduation Date | Passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 |
Selection | State-wise merit based on Class 12 / Diploma marks; no written exam specified |
Minimum Merit Eligibility | 60%; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD |
Fee | Rs. 500 for all others; NIL for SC/ST/PwBD |
Stipend | Rs. 16,650 per month |
Training Period | 12 months |
State Choice | Only one State can be selected |
Local Language | Must be studied at Class 10/12 level or qualified through Bank's local-language test |
Regular Job | No automatic / guaranteed regular employment after apprenticeship |
Canara Bank has notified 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27.
The online application window is open from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026.
The basic age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026, with applicable category-wise relaxations.
Candidates need a Graduation degree in any discipline recognized by the Government of India / Central Government. Graduation must have been passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
No written recruitment examination is specified. Selection is State-wise on the basis of Class 12 / Diploma marks, followed by document verification, local-language test where applicable and medical fitness.
The notified monthly stipend is Rs. 16,650.
No. The advertisement clearly states that the Bank has no obligation to provide regular employment during or after the apprenticeship.
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