Canara Bank has released a recruitment notification (APPRENTICESHIP ADVERTISEMENT 2026-27.pdf) inviting online applications from eligible Indian citizens for the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for FY 2026-27. Interested candidates must complete their registration on the NATS apprenticeship portal before applying online through the Canara Bank portal. The one-year apprenticeship training offers hands-on experience at designated bank branches.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Organization Name | Canara Bank PDF |
| Notification No. | Not Specified |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
| No. of Posts | 3500 |
| Job Category | Apprenticeship Training |
| Job Location | Across India (Various States/UTs) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 17.10.2026 |
| Official Website | Canara Bank Official Website |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of Reckoning for Eligibility | 01.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 01.10.2026 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 17.10.2026 |
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
Canara Bank has announced 3,500 training seats for Graduate Apprentices distributed across various States and Union Territories. The vacancies are provisional and subject to change based on the bank’s actual requirements, with category-wise allocations implemented as per government guidelines.
| Category | Vacancies |
| SC | 553 |
| ST | 226 |
| OBC | 845 |
| EWS | 335 |
| UR | 1541 |
| Total | 3500 |
Details of Training Seats (State/UT-Wise Vacancies)
Canara Bank has allocated 3,500 training seats across various States and Union Territories. Candidates can opt for training seats in only ONE state and must be proficient in the specified local language.
| State/UT | Local Language | Total 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 |
Education Details
Candidates must hold a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent central government-recognised qualification. Applicants must have passed their graduation between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive). Candidates with one or more years of job experience or those who have previously undergone apprenticeship training are not eligible.
Stipend Details
Selected candidates will receive a fixed monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 during the 12-month training period. This includes the bank’s share of Rs. 10,500 and a Government of India subsidy of Rs. 6,150, which will be credited directly to the apprentice’s bank account via DBT mode. Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowances or benefits.
Age Limit
Applicants must be between 20 and 28 years of age as on the eligibility reckoning date of 01.09.2026. Specifically, candidates must have been born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006 (inclusive). Age relaxation is provided as follows: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Selection Process
The selection process does not involve a written exam. Candidates will be selected based on a state-wise merit list prepared in descending order using their marks obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/OBC/EWS candidates require a minimum of 60%, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates need at least 55%.
- Tie-Breaker: In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be placed higher in merit.
- Final Selection: Final engagement is subject to document verification, a local language test (exempt if the candidate studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard), and medical fitness verification.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
- All Other Categories: Rs. 500/- (inclusive of intimation charges)
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply
- Register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete your profile to 100% to generate an enrollment number.
- Visit the Canara Bank official website and navigate to “Careers”, then click on “Recruitment”.
- Click on the link for “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27”.
- Fill in the online application form with the required basic information and your NATS enrollment ID.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified dimensions.
- Complete the online payment of the application fee using a Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, or Mobile Wallet.
- Verify all details and click “Final Submit”.
- Take a system-generated printout of the final application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Important Links
| Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Canara Bank Apprentice Apply Online Link | Click Here |
