Canara Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced its Apprenticeship Program for 2025 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This program offers a golden opportunity for graduates to gain valuable on-the-job training and experience in the banking sector. Here’s everything you need to know about the Canara Bank Apprentice 2025 recruitment.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Eligible candidates are required to register on the Apprenticeship portal www.nats.education.gov.in before applying for Apprenticeship Training in the Bank. Candidates with a 100% complete profile on the Apprenticeship portal only are eligible to apply. No other means/mode of Application will be accepted. Please read this advertisement carefully before submitting your application.
Organization | Canara Bank |
Program Name | Graduate Apprenticeship under Apprentices Act, 1961 |
Total Vacancies | 3,500 |
Training Duration | 12 Months |
Application Mode | Online |
Official Website | www.canarabank.bank.in |
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Vacancy Details
The total number of training seats is 3,500, distributed across various states and union territories. Below is a snapshot of the state-wise distribution:
State/UT | Local language | No of Training Seats | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR |
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi/English | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 242 | 38 | 16 | 65 | 24 | 99 |
Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 42 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 |
Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 119 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 56 |
Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 40 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 18 |
Dadra and Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 94 | 14 | 7 | 25 | 9 | 39 |
Goa | Konkani | 26 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 17 |
Gujarat | Gujarati | 87 | 6 | 13 | 23 | 8 | 37 |
Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 111 | 21 | 0 | 29 | 11 | 50 |
Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 73 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 32 |
Karnataka | Kannada | 591 | 94 | 41 | 159 | 59 | 238 |
Kerala | Malayalam | 243 | 24 | 2 | 65 | 24 | 128 |
Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 111 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 46 |
Maharashtra | Marathi | 201 | 20 | 18 | 54 | 20 | 89 |
Manipur | Manipuri / English | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Mizoram | Mizo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Nagaland | English | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Odisha | Odia | 105 | 16 | 23 | 12 | 10 | 44 |
Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 97 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 |
Rajasthan | Hindi | 95 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 39 |
Sikkim | Nepali/English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 394 | 74 | 3 | 106 | 39 | 172 |
Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 132 | 21 | 9 | 35 | 13 | 54 |
Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 410 | 86 | 4 | 110 | 41 | 169 |
Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 |
West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 150 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 |
Total | 3500 | 557 | 227 | 845 | 337 | 1534 |
Note: For a detailed state-wise breakdown, refer to the official notification.
Educational Qualification
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Candidates must have passed their Graduation not earlier than 01.01.2022 and not later than 01.09.2025 (both days inclusive).
Criteria | Details |
---|---|
Local Language Proficiency | Candidates must either provide proof of studying the local language or pass a local language test during selection. |
Salary
- A monthly stipend of Rs. 15,000/- (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India) shall be paid to the apprentice during the period of apprenticeship training.
- The Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/ benefits.
- Canara Bank will make a payment of ₹ 10,500 into the apprentice’s account on a monthly basis.
- The government’s share of the Stipend of Rs. 4500 will be directly credited to the apprentice’s Bank account through the DBT mode, as per the extant guidelines.
- The stipend shall be paid to Apprentices each month after adjusting for Loss of pay, if any.
Age Limit
Category | Age Limit |
---|---|
General/EWS | 20 to 28 years (as of 01.09.2025) |
SC/ST | Relaxation of 5 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | Relaxation of 3 years |
PwBD | Relaxation of 10 years |
Selection Process
- Merit List: Based on marks obtained in 12th standard or diploma.
- Local Language Test: For candidates without proof of local language proficiency.
- Document Verification: To confirm eligibility.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must meet the bank’s medical fitness criteria.
Application Fee
Category | Fee |
---|---|
SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
General/OBC/EWS | ₹500 (inclusive of GST) |
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the Canara Bank Apprentice 2025 program:
- Register on NATS Portal: Visit www.nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile.
- Visit Canara Bank Website: Go to www.canarabank.bank.in and navigate to the Careers section.
- Fill the Online Application: Provide your NATS enrollment ID and other required details.
- Upload Documents: Ensure all scanned documents (photo, signature, etc.) meet the specified guidelines.
- Pay Application Fee: Complete the payment process online.
- Submit Application: Verify all details and submit the application before the deadline.
Important Dates
Event | Date |
---|---|
Notification Release | 22.09.2025 |
Online Application Start | 23.09.2025 |
Online Application End | 12.10.2025 |
Official Links
Resource | Link |
---|---|
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 Official Notification | Download Here |
NATS Portal | Visit Here |
Canara Bank Careers | Visit Here |