How many vacancies are available under Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice vacancies for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961.

When will the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 application process start?

The online application process has started on 1 October 2026 and candidates can apply until 17 October 2026.

Is there any written exam for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

No, there is no written examination. Candidates are shortlisted based on their 12th/Diploma marks, followed by a local language test, document verification and medical fitness.

What is the minimum qualification for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must have a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.

What is the age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice?

Candidates should be 20 to 28 years old as on 1 September 2026. Age relaxation is available for reserved categories as per the prescribed rules.

What is the stipend for Canara Bank Apprentices?

Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 16,650. This includes Rs 10,500 paid by Canara Bank and Rs 6,150 as the government share through DBT.

What is the Canara Bank Apprentice application fee?

The application fee is Rs 500 for candidates belonging to other categories, while SC, ST and PwBD candidates are exempt from the fee.

Is NATS registration mandatory for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Yes. Candidates need to register on the NATS portal and obtain their NATS enrollment ID before completing the Canara Bank Apprentice application.

Is Canara Bank Apprentice a permanent bank job?

No. The position is an apprenticeship for 12 months and is not a permanent job in Canara Bank.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Out, Apply Online Link Active

Canara Bank has announced the Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 3,500 vacancies for the financial year 2026–27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the bank’s official website by 17 October 2026.

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 throughout the training period.

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 Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961
Financial year	2026-27
Total seats	3500 (provisional)
Application dates	1 October to 17 October 2026
Application mode	Online only (NATS portal + Canara Bank website)
Training period	12 months
Stipend	Rs 16,650 per month
Selection	Merit list based on 12th/Diploma marks, local language test, document verification, medical fitness
Official websites	nats.education.gov.in, canarabank.bank.in
Work Hours	As applicable for Clerical Cadre at the bank
Casual Leave	Total 12 in 12 months

Canara Bank Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification released	25 September 2026
NATS portal registration	Before applying (if not registered already)
Online application starts	1 October 2026
Last date to apply	17 October 2026
Date for age and qualification eligibility	1 September 2026

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 Apply Online 2026 Link

The application process for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is underway. Applicants must complete their registration on the NATS portal and obtain an enrollment number before filling out the application form.

They should keep the enrollment number safe for future reference and make sure their NATS profile is completely filled out, with a completion status of 100%. The direct application link is provided below to help candidates apply conveniently.

NATS Portal for Canara Bank Apprentice Registration 2026 – Link Active

Apply Online for Canara Bank Recruitment 2026 – Link Active

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

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 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 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.