Canara Bank Recruitment 2026: Canara Bank has announced the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Eligible Indian citizens with a graduation degree can apply online through the NATS Apprenticeship Portal and Canara Bank website. The online application process will be open from 1st October 2026 to 17th October 2026.
Post Details
- Post: Graduate Apprentice
- Total Training Seats: 3,500
- Training seats are distributed across various States/UTs.
- Tamil Nadu: 391 training seats
- Karnataka: 581 training seats
- Andhra Pradesh: 247 training seats
- Kerala: 240 training seats
- Telangana: 134 training seats
- The number of training seats is provisional and may vary according to the actual requirement of Canara Bank.
- Candidates can opt for training seats in only one State under this project.
The notification provides State/UT-wise reservation details for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR and PwBD categories.
State-wise Vacancy Details
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands: 4
- Andhra Pradesh: 247
- Arunachal Pradesh: 5
- Assam: 42
- Bihar: 122
- Chandigarh: 6
- Chhattisgarh: 39
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 1
- Daman and Diu: 1
- Delhi: 93
- Goa: 25
- Gujarat: 89
- Haryana: 114
- Himachal Pradesh: 23
- Jammu and Kashmir: 16
- Jharkhand: 74
- Karnataka: 581
- Kerala: 240
- Ladakh: 1
- Lakshadweep: 4
- Madhya Pradesh: 110
- Maharashtra: 205
- Manipur: 3
- Meghalaya: 5
- Mizoram: 2
- Nagaland: 4
- Odisha: 104
- Pondicherry: 4
- Punjab: 96
- Rajasthan: 96
- Sikkim: 4
- Tamil Nadu: 391
- Telangana: 134
- Tripura: 8
- Uttar Pradesh: 409
- Uttarakhand: 48
- West Bengal: 150
- Total: 3,500
Qualification
- Candidates must possess a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Candidates must have passed their Graduation between 1st January 2023 and 1st September 2026, both dates inclusive.
- Candidates must fulfil the eligibility conditions as on 1st September 2026.
- Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and can produce the relevant mark sheet/certificate will not have to undergo the local language test.
- Candidates who do not have proof of studying the specified local language will have to qualify in the local language test during Document Verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age will be calculated as on 1st September 2026.
- Candidates must have been born between 2nd September 1998 and 1st September 2006, both dates inclusive.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
Stipend Details
- Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650/-
- The stipend includes the Government of India subsidy, if applicable.
- Canara Bank will pay ₹10,500/- per month into the apprentice’s account.
- The Government share of ₹6,150/- will be credited directly to the apprentice’s bank account through DBT mode, as per applicable guidelines.
- No other allowances or benefits are applicable to apprentices.
Period of Apprenticeship Training
- Training Duration: 12 months
- Place of Training: Selected Canara Bank branches as per the prescribed course/curriculum.
- The selected candidates will be engaged as apprentices and will not be treated as regular employees of Canara Bank.
- Completion of the apprenticeship does not create any obligation on Canara Bank to offer regular employment.
- After successful completion of training, a NATS Joint Certification will be awarded.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: Nil
- All Other Candidates: ₹500/- including intimation charges
- The application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on a State-wise merit list prepared in descending order based on marks/percentage obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2)/Diploma examination.
- State-wise merit list
- Document Verification
- Local Language Test, wherever applicable
- Medical Fitness
- Final selection will be subject to verification of eligibility and information provided in the application.
The minimum qualifying marks are 60% in 12th Standard (HSC/10+2)/Diploma for general candidates and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. In case of candidates having the same percentage, age will be considered for ranking in the merit list.
Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates should not have previously undergone Apprenticeship Training with Canara Bank or any other organization under the Apprentices Act.
- Candidates who have undergone training or have job experience of one year or more after completing the educational qualification are not eligible.
- Selected candidates must be medically fit as per Canara Bank requirements.
- Candidates must enter into the Digital Apprenticeship Contract through the NATS portal.
- No Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen shall be engaged as apprentices under this notification.
How to Apply
- First, candidates must register on the NATS Apprenticeship Portal at nats.education.gov.in.
- The candidate’s NATS profile must be 100% complete.
- After obtaining the NATS enrollment number, visit the Canara Bank official website.
- Go to Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Complete the online application form with the required details.
- Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed specifications.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application before the last date.
- Take a printout of the final online application and keep it safely for future reference.
Documents Required
- Valid system-generated printout of the online application
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Passport/Aadhaar Card/PAN Card/Voter ID/Driving Licence or other valid photo ID
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- EWS Income and Asset Certificate, wherever applicable
- SC/ST/OBC category certificate, wherever applicable
- PwBD/UDID and Disability Certificate, wherever applicable
- Other relevant documents supporting eligibility
Important Note
- Candidates can apply for training seats in only one State.
- The training seats are provisional and may change according to the actual requirement of Canara Bank.
- Only candidates with a 100% complete NATS profile are eligible to apply.
- No other mode of application will be accepted.
- Apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of Canara Bank.
- Completion of apprenticeship does not guarantee regular employment in Canara Bank.
Important Dates
- NATS Registration: Before applying for Canara Bank Apprentice Training
- Online Application Start Date: 1st October 2026
- Online Application Last Date: 17th October 2026
- Eligibility Cut-off Date: 1st September 2026