Canara Bank has released the Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice vacancies for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The online application ran from 1 October to 17 October 2026 on the NATS portal and the Canara Bank website, and the window is now closed.
The selection will be based on Class 12 or Diploma marks, without a written examination. Selected candidates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend of Rs 16,650 per month for 12 months.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates should carefully read the Canara Bank Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF before applying to ensure they understand the recruitment requirements. It is important to review the eligibility criteria, application closing date, necessary documents, and online registration procedure.
Applicants should also note that completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment at Canara Bank. Further details regarding state-wise vacancies, the selection procedure, monthly stipend, and other key recruitment information are outlined below.
Download Canara Bank Apprentice Notification 2026 PDF
Canara Bank Recruitment 2026 – Highlights
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Canara Bank |
| Programme |
Graduate Apprentice (Apprentices Act, 1961)
|
| Financial year | 2026-27 |
| Total vacancies |
3,500 (provisional)
|
| Notification date | 25 September 2026 |
| Application dates |
1 to 17 October 2026
|
| Application status | Closed |
| Mode |
Online (NATS + Canara Bank website)
|
| Training period | 12 months |
| Stipend |
Rs 16,650 per month
|
| Selection |
Merit list, document verification, language test, medical
|
| Official websites |
canarabank.bank.in, nats.education.gov.in
|
Canara Bank Recruitment 2026: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Notification released | 25 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay fee | 17 October 2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off | 1 September 2026 |
| Merit list, document verification and language test |
To be notified on the bank website
|
Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026
Canara Bank has announced a total of 3,500 Apprentice vacancies across various states. Candidates can apply for posts in only one state while completing the online registration process. Karnataka has the largest share of vacancies, with 581 posts, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 409 and Tamil Nadu with 391 apprentice positions.
Category-wise Vacancy
| Category | Seats |
| SC | 553 |
| ST | 226 |
| OBC | 845 |
| EWS | 335 |
| UR | 1541 |
| Total | 3500 |
State-wise Vacancy
| State/UT | Local Language | No of Vacancies | 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 |
Canara Bank Apprentice Selection Process
The selection process for Canara Bank Apprentice consists of the following stages:
- Merit list: Prepared state-wise, based on your 12th (HSC/10+2) or Diploma percentage. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate is ranked higher.
- Minimum marks: 60% in 12th/Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). A score of 59.99% is treated as below 60%.
- Document verification and local language test: Held together. You are exempt from the language test if your 10th or 12th marksheet shows you studied the chosen local language.
- Medical fitness: Selected candidates must be declared medically fit.
Canara Bank Apprentice Apply Online 2026 Link
The application process for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is now closed. The application window was open from 1 October to 17 October 2026 on the NATS portal and the Canara Bank website. The next stage will be the release of the merit list, based on 12th/Diploma marks.
How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
Follow these simple steps to apply for Apprenticeship at Canara Bank:
- Register on NATS. Go to nats.education.gov.in, register, and complete your profile to 100%. Note your enrollment ID.
- Open the Canara Bank application. Go to canarabank. bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Register as a new user. Click “Click here for new registration”, fill in your details and enter your NATS enrollment ID. Save the provisional registration number and password.
- Upload documents (Mentioned below).
- Pay the fee if applicable, then click Final Submit. Changes are not allowed after this.
- Download and keep a printout of the application and the e-receipt.
Handwritten declaration format:
“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.”
Documents Required during online application process
| Document | Size | Format |
| Photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm) | 20 to 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Signature (black ink, not in capitals) | 10 to 20 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Left thumb impression | 20 to 50 KB | JPG/JPEG |
| Handwritten declaration (English, not in capitals) | 50 to 100 KB | JPG/JPEG |
Canara Bank Apprentice Application Fees
Candidates must pay the required application fee or intimation charges to complete the registration. Applications without the prescribed fee will not be accepted. The category-wise fee details are given in the table below:
| Canara Bank Apprentice Application Fees | |
| Category | Fees |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | Nil |
| Others | Rs. 500 |
What Happens Next?
With the applications closed now, candidates selected on the basis of their 12th/Diploma marks will be called for document verification. The merit list will be released on the bank’s official website. Candidates must keep their documents ready.
Documents to Keep Ready for Verification
Carry originals and self-attested copies as asked in the notification, including:
- 10th and 12th/Diploma marksheets (language proof if claiming exemption)
- Graduation degree or provisional certificate with marksheets
- Photo ID and date of birth proof
- Category, Non-Creamy Layer or PwBD certificate, if applicable
- NATS enrollment proof, application printout and fee e-receipt
- Recent passport-size photographs
Canara Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria
Candidates interested in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 should ensure they meet all the eligibility requirements set by the bank. Before submitting the application form, applicants are advised to read the official recruitment notification carefully and verify that they fulfil the prescribed criteria.
Age Limit (As on 1/9/2026)
Candidates should be at least 20 years old and a Maximum of 28 Years old. Check out the official notification for age relaxation details. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved candidates.
| Category | Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried |
Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)
|
Educational Qualifications (As on 1/9/2026)
Candidates must hold a Graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government.
The degree must have been completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 (both dates inclusive).
Local Language Test
Candidates who can produce their 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing that they studied the opted local language are exempt from the local language test.
All other candidates must appear for a local language test as part of the selection process. This test will be held at the time of Document Verification. Candidates who fail to qualify will not be engaged as apprentices.
Other Conditions
- You must be an Indian citizen.
- You should not have done apprenticeship training earlier with Canara Bank or any other organisation, or be doing it now.
- Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after completing their qualification are not eligible.
- Ex-servicemen are not engaged as apprentices, and there is no reservation for them.
- OBC candidates must have a valid Non-Creamy Layer certificate. Creamy layer candidates should apply as General.
Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend
Candidates joining as Apprentices in Canara Bank will get a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month.
| Component | Amount |
| Paid by Canara Bank | Rs 10,500 |
| Government share (DBT) | Rs 6,150 |
| Total | Rs 16,650 |
Period of Apprenticeship at Canara Bank
The apprenticeship period at Canara Bank is fixed for 12 months (1 year) under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961. During this time, selected candidates will undergo on-the-job training in different banking operations, customer service, clerical tasks, and basic financial services.
After completing the apprenticeship successfully, candidates will be awarded a certificate of apprenticeship, which adds value to their career profile in the banking and finance sector.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs
How many vacancies are there in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 3,500 Graduate Apprentice vacancies for FY 2026-27.
What is the last date to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
The last date was 17 October 2026. The application window is now closed.
Is there a written exam for Canara Bank Apprentice?
No. Selection is based on 12th/Diploma marks, followed by document verification, a local language test and a medical exam.
What is the stipend for Canara Bank Apprentices?
Rs 16,650 per month: Rs 10,500 from the bank and Rs 6,150 as government DBT share.
What is the age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
20 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
What is the qualification for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
A graduation degree in any discipline, completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
What are the minimum marks required?
60% in 12th/Diploma for General, OBC and EWS, and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
Which state has the most vacancies?
Karnataka, with 581 vacancies, followed by Uttar Pradesh (409) and Tamil Nadu (391).
Is NATS registration mandatory?
Yes. Candidates needed a 100% complete NATS profile and enrollment ID to apply.
Is the Canara Bank Apprentice job permanent?
No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship and does not guarantee a permanent job.
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