Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – 3500 Posts, Eligibility, Dates & Apply Online

Canara Bank has released the notification for the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. The Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 advertisement was published on 25 September 2026, and the online application window is open from 1 October 2026 to 17 October 2026 on the bank’s official website.

What makes this drive attractive is that there is no written examination — shortlisting is done through a state-wise merit list prepared on the marks obtained in Class 12 (10+2) or Diploma. Any graduate who passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 and is aged 20 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026 can apply. Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 for a 12-month training period. If you are looking for other current opportunities, see our RRB NTPC Inter Level 07/2026 coverage and the SSC CHSL 2026 notification.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Canara Bank Apprentice Important Dates 2026

Because the window is short, candidates who have not yet registered on the NATS apprenticeship portal should complete that step first — a 100% complete NATS profile is mandatory before applying on the bank’s website.

Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 – 3,500 Seats

The 3,500 training seats are distributed state-wise. A candidate may opt for seats in only one state, and must give district preferences in order — allotment is need-based and subject to availability. The seats are provisional and the bank reserves the right to allot a seat in any district of the selected state.

State-wise Vacancy Details

Canara Bank Apprentice Eligibility Criteria 2026

• A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• The graduation must have been passed not earlier than 1 January 2023 and not later than 1 September 2026, both dates inclusive.
• Merit for shortlisting is based on the percentage of marks in 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma — a minimum of 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD), with no rounding off.
• Candidates must first register on the apprenticeship portal at nats.education.gov.in and complete their profile to 100% before applying.
• Candidates who have undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or any other organisation earlier, who are currently undergoing training under the Apprentices Act 1961, or who have one or more years of work experience after completing their qualification, are not eligible.

Local Language Requirement

Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet or certificate showing that they studied the local language of the opted state will not have to take the local language test. Others will be tested when called for document verification — failing to qualify means the engagement is not offered.

Canara Bank Apprentice Age Limit 2026

Candidates must be a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years as on 1 September 2026 — born not earlier than 2 September 1998 and not later than 1 September 2006. The maximum age limit applies to General and EWS candidates.

Canara Bank Apprentice Application Fee 2026

The fee is non-refundable and can be paid online only — via debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash cards or mobile wallets. An e-receipt is generated after a successful payment.

Canara Bank Apprentice Selection Process 2026

1. State-wise merit list. Prepared in descending order of marks/percentage in 12th Standard or Diploma; ties are ranked by age (older candidate first).
2. Document verification and local language test. Original documents are verified, and the local language test is conducted for candidates who did not study the opted language in school.
3. Medical fitness. Final engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the bank’s requirement.

There is no written examination in this recruitment. Any discrepancy in documents at verification leads to summary disqualification.

Canara Bank Apprentice Stipend 2026

Apprentices are not employees of Canara Bank — the stipend is paid for the 12-month training period, adjusted for any loss of pay.

How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

1. Register on nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile to 100%. Note the enrollment number generated.
2. Visit canarabank.bank.in, open Careers, then Recruitment, then the link “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27”.
3. Click “New Registration”, enter the basic details, and enter your NATS enrollment ID.
4. Fill all fields and choose one state along with district preferences in order of priority.
5. Upload the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed size and format.
6. Verify the details with “Save and Next” — no change is possible after final submission.
7. Pay the fee online if applicable, submit, and take a printout of the application and the e-receipt.

Submit only one application; if more than one is submitted, only the latest valid completed application is retained. Apply well before 17 October 2026 to avoid last-minute website load issues.

Documents to Keep Ready

• Photograph (recent colour passport-style, on a light background)
• Signature (black ink on white paper; capital letters not accepted)
• Left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in English (own handwriting, not in capital letters)
• System-generated printout of the online application
• Date-of-birth proof (birth certificate or SSLC/10th certificate)
• Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, passport or driving licence)
• Mark sheets and certificates from SSC to the highest qualification passed
• Caste/category certificate in the prescribed format (SC/ST/OBC/EWS, where claimed)
• Disability certificate from a medical board (PwBD candidates)
• Valid personal email ID and mobile number, active until the process ends

Important Links for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

• Apply Online — official Canara Bank application portal (linked from canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment)
• NATS Apprenticeship Portal — nats.education.gov.in (mandatory registration)
• Canara Bank Official Website — canarabank.bank.in
• Official Notification — “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27″, dated 25 September 2026, on canarabank.bank.in

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 FAQs

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