Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3,500 Posts (Applications Closed)
Published
- Posts
- 3,500
- Last date
- 17 Oct 2026
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Location
- Training at select branches across India…
Applications for this recruitment have closed on 17 Oct 2026. The page is kept for reference, for admit card, answer key and result updates.
Canara Bank is hiring 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for training at select branches across India. You choose one state, and training is in that state's local language. Graduates in any discipline are likely eligible, provided they meet the age and language rules below. Online applications close on 17 October 2026. Register on the NATS portal first, since a 100% complete profile is required before you can apply.
Who Should Apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026
This suits graduates in any discipline who passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 and who are aged 20 to 28 on 1 September 2026. Ex-servicemen and anyone who has already completed an apprenticeship with a bank or organisation under the Apprentices Act should not assume they are eligible.
The exact qualification, age and other conditions are under Eligibility Criteria.
Watch Out Before You Apply
- Complete your NATS profile to 100% before applying, because the Bank accepts applications only from such profiles.
- Keep your NATS enrollment number ready, since the application form asks for it.
- Pass the local language test unless your 10th or 12th certificate shows you studied that language.
- Carry original certificates for every claim, including caste, EWS or disability, because they are checked at document verification.
- Do not claim OBC reservation if your certificate shows you are in the creamy layer; apply as General instead.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026: हिंदी में सारांश
कैनरा बैंक ने ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस भर्ती 2026 के तहत देश के चुनिंदा शाखाओं में प्रशिक्षण के लिए कुल 3500 पदों की घोषणा की है। उम्मीदवार किसी भी विषय में मान्यता प्राप्त विश्वविद्यालय से स्नातक होने चाहिए, और आयु 20 से 28 वर्ष के बीच होनी चाहिए (01.09.2026 तक)। आवेदन के लिए पहले nats.education.gov.in पर पंजीकरण करना होगा और फिर www.canarabank.bank.in पर ऑनलाइन आवेदन किया जाएगा। आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि 17 अक्टूबर 2026 है।
Download the Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Notification PDF
Read the full notice for eligibility, category-wise vacancies and reservation, certificate formats and how to apply.
Important Dates
| Notification date | 25 Sept 2026 |
|---|---|
| Application starts | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Eligibility reckoning date | 01.09.2026 |
| Graduation passed between | 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 |
| Published on this site | 9 Oct 2026 |
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total posts: 3,500
| 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 |
| PwBD (HI) | 32 |
|---|---|
| PwBD (OC) | 30 |
| PwBD (VI) | 39 |
| PwBD (ID) | 24 |
The PwBD posts listed separately are included within the 3,500 total, not in addition to it.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Graduation (any discipline) from a university recognised by the Govt. of India or equivalent
Age Limit
20 to 28 years (as on 1 Sept 2026)
Check your age for this post
Age is counted on 1 Sept 2026; upper limit 28 years, minimum 20.
Category relaxation is not added: see Age Relaxation below. If limits differ by post, use the age for your post in the notification.
Age Relaxation
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Widows, divorced women, judicially separated women not remarried: up to 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST)
Other Conditions
- Candidate must have 100% complete profile on NATS portal to apply
- Not earlier undergone apprenticeship with Canara Bank or any other organisation under Apprentices Act 1961
- Ex-servicemen not eligible
- Local language test applies unless 10th/12th certificate shows the language studied
Application Fee
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
|---|---|
| All others | Rs. 500/- (incl. intimation charges) |
Application fee/intimation charges are non-refundable and include GST.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Salary and Pay Scale
The monthly stipend is ₹16,650, which includes the government subsidy share. The Bank pays ₹10,500 and the government pays ₹6,150 directly into your account.
As printed in the notification: A monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650/- (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India).
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Selection Process
- Merit list prepared State-wise on marks in 12th Std (HSC/10+2)/Diploma; minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Document verification and local language test
- Final selection subject to eligibility verification, local language qualification and medical fitness
How to Apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026
- Register on https://nats.education.gov.in and obtain enrollment number
- Apply online on Bank website www.canarabank.bank.in (Careers > Recruitment) between 01.10.2026 and 17.10.2026
- Upload photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per specifications
- Pay application fee/intimation charges online where applicable
Required Documents
- System generated application printout
- Proof of date of birth
- Photo identity proof
- Mark sheets and certificates from SSC onwards
- Income and Asset Certificate (EWS)
- Caste certificate with non-creamy layer clause (OBC)
- UDID card and disability certificate (PwBD)
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What Happens After Selection
Selected candidates sign a contract of apprenticeship and join for the training period stated in the notice, with a monthly stipend.
At the end, apprentices who complete the training receive a certificate. An apprenticeship does not by itself lead to a permanent post, though some employers give weightage to their own trained apprentices in later recruitment.
The notification and the appointment letter set out the exact terms for this recruitment.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026: Frequently Asked Questions
Can final-year students apply?
The notice requires a graduation degree passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026. If you have not yet passed, you are not eligible on the reckoning date.
Do I pay the fee if I belong to SC, ST or PwBD?
No. The application fee is nil for SC, ST and PwBD candidates. All others pay ₹500, including intimation charges.
Is the fee refundable?
No. The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable and include GST.
Can I apply in more than one state?
No. You can opt for training seats in only one state under this project.
Will I get a permanent job after the training?
The notice says the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment after the 12-month apprenticeship.
Abbreviations on This Page
- UR
- Unreserved
- SC
- Scheduled Castes
- ST
- Scheduled Tribes
- OBC
- Other Backward Classes
- EWS
- Economically Weaker Sections
- PwBD
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities
- UDID
- Unique Disability ID
- HSC
- Higher Secondary Certificate
- DBT
- Direct Benefit Transfer
- GST
- Goods and Services Tax
- SSC
- Staff Selection Commission
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Source: compiled from the official notification issued by Canara Bank. The official notification is the final authority, so read it in full before applying.
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