Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification Out – 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Vacancies (Apply 1–17 Oct)

Last Updated: 28 September 2026 | Source: Canara Bank Advertisement – Graduate Apprentices FY 2026-27 (dated 25.09.2026) | Recruitment: Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Posted By: GovtJobDeck | Estimated Time To Read: 12 Minutes

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Canara Bank has released its Graduate Apprentice notification for FY 2026-27 (dated 25 September 2026), offering 3,500 training seats across 36 States and UTs. Any-discipline graduates aged 20–28 can apply online from 1 October to 17 October 2026 (both days inclusive), after first completing a 100% profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal. Selected candidates get a 12-month on-the-job training with a monthly stipend of ₹16,650.

The application link goes live on 1 October, so use the days before it to finish your NATS profile and get your scans ready. Both are covered below.

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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Important Dates

Is This a Permanent Job? (Apprentice vs Employee)

No. The notification is explicit on this:

• Apprentices are not treated as employees of Canara Bank and get none of the benefits available to employees.
• PF, ESI, Bonus and similar labour-law provisions do not apply to the apprenticeship.
• The Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after training.
• After completion, apprentices receive a NATS joint certificate and are relieved from the training area.

The upside is a year of real branch exposure at a large PSU bank, a stipend, and a recognised certificate. Treat it as a career-building step, not a placement.

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Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – Category-wise Seats

PwBD reservation is horizontal, within the State’s overall seats. Nationwide it works out to 125 seats: Hearing Impaired (HI) 32, Orthopedically Challenged (OC) 30, Visually Impaired (VI) 39, Intellectual Disability (ID) 24.

Top States by Seats

Five states hold more than half of all seats (1,868 of 3,500, about 53%):

1. Karnataka – 581
2. Uttar Pradesh – 409
3. Tamil Nadu – 391
4. Andhra Pradesh – 247
5. Kerala – 240

Next in line: Maharashtra (205), West Bengal (150), Telangana (134), Bihar (122) and Haryana (114).

Canara Bank Apprentice State-wise Vacancy 2026

The table shows seats by State/UT with category split. The PwBD column reads HI/OC/VI/ID. The local language column matters for the language test (see eligibility).

Rules that shape your state choice:

• You can opt for only one state under this project.
• You will rank all districts of that state in order of preference. Allotment is need-based, subject to seats in each district, and the Bank may allot any district of the selected state as per administrative requirement.
• Seat numbers are provisional and may change.

Canara Bank Apprentice Eligibility 2026

Every condition is computed as on 01.09.2026 (inclusive).

Nationality : Indian citizen.

Age Limit

• Minimum 20, maximum 28 years. Born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both inclusive).

*Calculated by us from the notification’s 02.09.1998 cut-off and the stated relaxation years. Check against the official PDF before relying on the date for a borderline case.

Note on stacking: SC/ST/OBC (NCL) relaxation is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the other relaxation categories (for example PwBD). Candidates claiming relaxation must produce original certificates at document verification.

Every condition is computed as on 01.09.2026 (inclusive). Not sure whether your date of birth fits? Check your exact age on that date with our age calculator.

Educational Qualification

• A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Govt. of India (or a Central Govt.-recognised equivalent).
• Graduation must be passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both inclusive). Proof of result declaration on or before the cut-off date must be produced.

Who Is Not Eligible

• Anyone who has already done apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or any other organisation, is currently pursuing it under the Apprentices Act, or was terminated from one due to their own fault.
• Anyone with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their educational qualification.
• Ex-servicemen / disabled ex-servicemen. No reservation exists for them and none will be engaged as apprentices.
• OBC creamy-layer candidates cannot claim OBC reservation. They should select General in the form.

Looking for more openings that accept any graduate? Browse government jobs after graduation in 2026

Local Language Test

• If your 10th or 12th marksheet/certificate shows you studied the local language of the state you opt for, you are exempt from the language test.
• Everyone else must pass a local language test, conducted when called for Document Verification. Failing it means you will not be engaged. The SBI Apprentice Result 2026 was followed by the same kind of local language proficiency test, so this stage is standard for bank apprenticeships.

Medical Fitness

Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Bank’s requirement.

Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

• The stipend is paid monthly after adjusting Loss of Pay, if any.
• Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowance or benefit.
• Working hours follow the Bank’s clerical cadre. Leave: 1 casual leave after each completed month, 12 per year, maximum 4 at a time; unused leave lapses at the end of the contract.

Comparing stipends? See how this stands against other paid programmes on our government internships 2026 page. If you later join a bank as a regular employee, our bank salary calculator shows what the pay looks like.

Selection Process 2026

Selection is entirely merit-based. There is no written examination. If you prefer recruitments without a written test, see our guide to government jobs without exam in 2026.

1. State-wise merit list in descending order of the marks/percentage obtained in 12th (HSC/10+2) or Diploma. Ties are broken by age, older candidate first.
2. Document Verification, including the local language test for candidates who do not have proof of studying the language.
3. Medical fitness.

Points that catch people out:

• Graduation marks do not decide your rank. Your 12th/Diploma percentage does.
• Minimum qualifying marks are 60% in 12th/Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Fractions are ignored, so 59.99% counts as below 60% and 54.99% as below 55%.
• Where a CGPA/OGPA is given, convert it to a percentage in the form and carry a certificate from the Board/University stating the conversion norms.
• The merit list is built only from what you enter in the form. Any mismatch found at document verification leads to summary disqualification.
• A wait list (state- and category-wise) is kept for one year from the result date or until the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier. A candidate can be released from it only once, against non-joining.

Application Fee

Payment is online only: debit/credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash cards and mobile wallets.

How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026

The process has two parts, and skipping the first invalidates the second.

Step 1: Register on NATS (do this now)

1. Go to nats.education.gov.in and register as a student/candidate.
2. Complete your profile to 100%. Only 100%-complete profiles can apply.
3. Save the enrollment ID generated. You must enter it in the Bank’s form.

Step 2: Apply on the Canara Bank website (1–17 October 2026)

1. Visit canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
2. Click “Click Here for New Registration” and fill in the basic details. You get a provisional registration number and password by screen, email and SMS.
3. Enter your NATS enrollment ID, choose one state, and rank the districts.
4. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration (specifications below).
5. Use Save and Next to check every field. No changes are possible after Final Submit.
6. Pay the fee online (if applicable) and print the application form and e-receipt.

Name rule: enter your name and your father’s/husband’s name exactly as on your certificates and marksheets. The name should match your 10th (SSC/SSLC/X) marks card. If changed, it must match the Gazette Notification or marriage certificate.

Documents to Scan Before You Start

Handwritten declaration 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.”

• Write the declaration yourself, in English, and not in capital letters. If someone else writes it or it is in another language, the application is invalid.
• A signature in capital letters is not accepted.
• Keep a valid personal email ID and mobile number active through the whole process. All communication goes there.
• Apply early. Last-day website load is a known cause of failed submissions and payments.

Terms of the Apprenticeship (Quick View)

Common Mistakes That Can Get Your Application Rejected

1. Applying on the Bank’s site without a 100% NATS profile.
2. Uploading the photo in the signature slot, or the reverse.
3. A declaration or signature in capital letters.
4. A name spelt differently from your certificates.
5. Entering 12th/Diploma marks that do not match the marksheet. Merit is built only from what you type.
6. Claiming OBC without a valid non-creamy-layer certificate.
7. Submitting more than one application. Only the latest valid completed one is kept.
8. Assuming fee payment succeeded without an e-receipt.
9. Not carrying a CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate when your university gives grades.

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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – FAQs

How many vacancies are there in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026? There are 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats across states and UTs. The number is provisional.

What is the last date to apply? 17 October 2026. Applications open on 1 October 2026.

Is there a written exam? No. A state-wise merit list is prepared from 12th/Diploma marks, followed by document verification (with a local language test where applicable) and medical fitness.

Do my graduation marks matter? Not for ranking. Merit is based on 12th (10+2) or Diploma marks. Graduation must simply fall within the 01.01.2023–01.09.2026 passing window.

What is the minimum percentage required? 60% in 12th/Diploma, or 55% for SC/ST/PwBD, with no rounding up.

What is the stipend? ₹16,650 per month, made up of ₹10,500 from Canara Bank and ₹6,150 Govt. share through DBT.

Is this a permanent Canara Bank job? No. Apprentices are not employees, and the Bank has no obligation to hire them after training.

Can I apply for more than one state? No. One state only, with district preferences ranked inside it.

Is NATS registration compulsory? Yes. Only candidates with a 100% complete NATS profile can apply, and the NATS enrollment ID is entered in the Bank’s form.

Can final-year students apply? Only if graduation was passed (result declared) on or before 01.09.2026. The window is 01.01.2023 to 01.09.2026.

I did an apprenticeship earlier, or I have a year of work experience. Can I apply? No. Prior apprenticeship training, or one or more years of job/training experience after qualifying, makes you ineligible.

Do I need to know the local language? You need to have studied it in 10th or 12th (with a marksheet showing it) to skip the test. Otherwise you must clear a local language test at document verification.

What is the age limit? 20–28 years as on 01.09.2026, with 5 years relaxation for SC/ST, 3 for OBC (NCL) and 10 for PwBD.

Apply Online link: active from 01 October 2026 via Canara Bank website → Careers → Recruitment.

Disclaimer: GovtJobDeck is not affiliated with Canara Bank. This article is prepared from the official notification dated 25.09.2026. Seat numbers are provisional and rules can change, so verify everything on the Bank’s official website before applying.

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