Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3500 Training Seats (FY 2026-27)
Quick Info
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Training Seats | 3500 |
| Application Start Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 years (as on 01.09.2026) |
| Graduation Passing Window | 01.01.2023 to 01.09.2026 |
| Minimum 12th/Diploma Marks | 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Stipend | Rs. 16,650 per month |
| Application Fee | SC/ST/PwBD: NIL; Others: Rs. 500 |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Organisation | Canara Bank |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline |
| Selection | Merit on 12th/Diploma marks, Document Verification, Local Language Test, Medical |
| Job Location | Select Canara Bank branches in the opted State/UT |
| Mode of Application | Online (NATS registration + Canara Bank website) |
| Official Website | www.canarabank.bank.in |
Source: PDF, Page 1, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 11
1. Top Summary
Canara Bank, Bengaluru has released its advertisement dated 25.09.2026 for the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Graduates who passed between 01 January 2023 and 01 September 2026 and are aged 20–28 years can apply online from 01 to 17 October 2026. There is no written exam — selection is based on a state-wise merit list of 12th/Diploma marks. Selected apprentices get a stipend of Rs. 16,650 per month for 12 months.
Source: PDF, Page 1, 3, 4, 9, 10, 20
Source: PDF, Page 1, 10
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 25.09.2026 |
| NATS Portal Registration | Before applying (if not registered earlier) |
| Online Application Start | 01.10.2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 17.10.2026 |
| Date of Reckoning for Eligibility (Age, Qualification) | 01.09.2026 |
Source: PDF, Page 1, 3, 11, 20
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3. Vacancy (Training Seat) Details – State-wise
Candidates can opt for seats in only one State/UT. They can give district preferences within that state, but allotment is need-based and the Bank may allot a seat in any district of the selected state.
Source: PDF, Page 3
| State/UT | Local Language | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi/English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 247 | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 42 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 122 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 93 | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goa | Konkani | 25 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 114 | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 16 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 74 | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti (Bodhi) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | English | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 96 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 134 | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 409 | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 150 | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Total | — | 3500 | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 | 32 | 30 | 39 | 24 |
Source: PDF, Page 1–3HI – Hearing Impaired; OC – Orthopedically Challenged; VI – Visually Impaired; ID – Intellectual Disability. PwBD reservation is horizontal and within the overall seats of the state. The number of seats is provisional and may vary as per the Bank’s requirement.
Source: PDF, Page 3, 5
4. Eligibility Criteria
4.1 Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years — candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive).
Source: PDF, Page 4
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (RPwD Act, 2016) | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and judicially separated women not remarried | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Source: PDF, Page 4Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is cumulative with only the PwBD relaxation. The maximum age limit applies to General and EWS candidates.
Source: PDF, Page 4
4.2 Educational Qualification
A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Govt. of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Graduation must have been passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
Source: PDF, Page 4
4.3 Test of Local Language
Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th mark sheet/certificate showing they studied the opted local language are exempt from the language test. For all others, the local language test is held during Document Verification, and candidates who fail it will not be engaged.
Source: PDF, Page 4
4.4 Medical Fitness
Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the Bank’s requirement.
Source: PDF, Page 4
Source: PDF, Page 5
5. Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charges (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | NIL |
| All Others | Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges) |
Source: PDF, Page 11The fee is non-refundable and can be paid online only — Debit Card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets.
Source: PDF, Page 11, 16
6. Stipend & Training Terms
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 16,650 (including Govt. subsidy) |
| Paid by Canara Bank | Rs. 10,500 per month |
| Govt. of India share (DBT) | Rs. 6,150 per month |
| Training Period | 12 Months |
| Place of Training | Select branches of the Bank |
| Working Hours | As applicable to the clerical cadre of the Bank |
| Leave | 1 Casual Leave per completed month, max 12 per year (max 4 at a time) |
| Holidays | As observed in the Bank branch of training |
| Certificate | NATS joint certificate on completion |
Source: PDF, Page 8–10
Source: PDF, Page 8–10
7. Selection Process
- State-wise Merit List: Prepared in descending order of marks/percentage obtained in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate is ranked higher.
- Minimum Marks: 60% in 12th/Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Fractions are ignored — 59.99% is treated as below 60% and 54.99% as below 55%.
- Document Verification & Local Language Test (where applicable).
- Medical Fitness as per the Bank’s requirement.
- Digital Apprenticeship Contract issued through the NATS portal, which must be accepted within the stipulated time.
Source: PDF, Page 8, 10–11Where CGPA/OGPA is awarded, it must be converted into percentage, supported by a certificate from the Board/University on its conversion norms. Merit is prepared only on the details given in the online application; any discrepancy at Document Verification leads to summary disqualification. A state- and category-wise wait list is kept for one year or until the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier.
Source: PDF, Page 10
8. How to Apply
- Register on nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile 100%. Note your NATS enrollment number.
- Visit www.canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Click “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”, enter basic details and note the provisional registration number and password.
- Enter your NATS enrollment ID, choose one State and your district preferences, and fill all fields exactly as per your 10th mark sheet/certificates.
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration as per the specifications below.
- Pay the fee online (if applicable), click Final Submit and take a printout of the application form and e-receipt.
Source: PDF, Page 10–13, 15–16
| Document | Dimensions | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm, colour, light background) | 200 × 230 pixels (preferred) | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Signature (black ink, white paper) | 140 × 60 pixels (preferred) | 10 KB – 20 KB |
| Left Thumb Impression (black/blue ink, JPG/JPEG) | 240 × 240 pixels at 200 DPI (3cm × 3cm) | 20 KB – 50 KB |
| Hand-written Declaration (English, black ink, JPG/JPEG) | 800 × 400 pixels at 200 DPI (10cm × 5cm) | 50 KB – 100 KB |
Source: PDF, Page 13–14Declaration text: “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.”
Source: PDF, Page 12
Source: PDF, Page 11–13
9. Documents Required at the Time of Engagement
- System-generated printout of the online application
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Class 10 certificate)
- Photo ID – Passport / Aadhaar / PAN / Voter ID / Driving Licence or other statutory photo ID
- Mark sheets and certificates from SSC onwards, including semester/year-wise mark sheets and final degree, with proof of result declared on or before the cut-off date
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in the Govt. of India format; OBC certificate must carry the non-creamy layer clause
- Income & Asset Certificate (EWS) in the prescribed format
- UDID card and Disability Certificate from a duly constituted Medical Board (PwBD)
- Any other document in support of eligibility
Source: PDF, Page 17–18
10. Important General Instructions
- Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active till the process is complete — all communication will be sent there.
- Details of any pending criminal case(s) must be disclosed while applying; the Bank may independently verify police records.
- Reserved-category candidates may apply against unreserved seats if they meet all conditions applicable to unreserved candidates.
- All updates, addenda and corrigenda will be published only on www.canarabank.bank.in.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification. Disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Bengaluru only.
- Apply well before the last date to avoid website load issues.
Source: PDF, Page 12, 17–19
Important Links
| Official Notification (PDF) | www.canarabank.bank.in |
| Apply Online (Canara Bank Apprentice Page) | www.canarabank.bank.in |
| NATS Portal Registration | nats.education.gov.in |
| Official Website | www.canarabank.bank.in |
11. FAQs
How many seats are there in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026?
Canara Bank has notified 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27. The number is provisional and may vary as per the Bank’s actual requirement.
Source: PDF, Page 1, 3
What are the application dates?
Online applications will be accepted from 01 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 (both days inclusive).
Source: PDF, Page 1, 11
Is NATS portal registration mandatory?
Yes. Candidates must first register on the apprenticeship portal nats.education.gov.in and have a 100% complete profile there. The NATS enrollment ID has to be entered while applying on the Bank’s website.
Source: PDF, Page 1, 10, 11
What is the age limit?
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01.09.2026, i.e. born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006. Upper age relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years.
Source: PDF, Page 3–4
What qualification is required?
A Graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India (or equivalent). Graduation must have been passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
Source: PDF, Page 4
Is there a written exam?
No written exam is mentioned. A state-wise merit list is prepared on the basis of marks/percentage in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination, followed by document verification, local language test (where applicable) and medical fitness.
Source: PDF, Page 10–11
What minimum marks are needed in 12th/Diploma?
At least 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in 12th Std (HSC/10+2)/Diploma. Fractions are ignored, so 59.99% is treated as below 60% and 54.99% as below 55%.
Source: PDF, Page 10
How is a tie in merit broken?
If two or more candidates have the same percentage, they are ranked according to their age in descending order (older candidate ranked higher).
Source: PDF, Page 10
What is the stipend?
A monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 — Rs. 10,500 paid by Canara Bank and Rs. 6,150 Government share credited directly via DBT. No other allowances are payable.
Source: PDF, Page 8–9
What is the application fee?
NIL for SC/ST/PwBD candidates; Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges and GST) for all others. Payment is online only and non-refundable.
Source: PDF, Page 11, 15
How long is the apprenticeship?
The apprenticeship training period is 12 months, at select Bank branches.
Source: PDF, Page 8
Can I apply for more than one state?
No. Candidates can opt for training seats in only one State, and can give their order of preference for districts within that state.
Source: PDF, Page 3
Is a local language test compulsory?
Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th mark sheet/certificate showing they studied the opted local language are exempt. Others must pass the local language test during Document Verification; those who fail will not be engaged.
Source: PDF, Page 4, 10
Who is not eligible?
Candidates who have already done or are pursuing apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act 1961, those with one year or more of training/job experience after qualification, and Ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen are not eligible.
Source: PDF, Page 5
Will apprentices get a permanent job in Canara Bank?
No. Apprentices are not employees of the Bank and the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after the training.
Source: PDF, Page 8, 10
How many casual leaves are allowed?
One casual leave per completed month, up to 12 in a year; at most 4 can be availed at a time. No other type of leave is applicable.
Source: PDF, Page 9
What certificate is given after training?
A NATS joint certificate is awarded after completion of the apprenticeship training.
Source: PDF, Page 10