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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank • Graduate Apprentice FY 2026-27 • Last date to apply: 17 October 2026

The Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is one of the largest public-sector bank apprenticeship drives announced this year, offering 3,500 training seats to fresh graduates across every State and Union Territory of India. Announced under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27, this Sarkari Naukri 2026 opportunity is open to any graduate - regardless of stream - who completed their degree between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026. The engagement is for a 12-month training period at branches of Canara Bank, during which apprentices earn a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650. Importantly, there is no written examination: selection is purely on state-wise merit based on the marks scored in Class 12 (or Diploma), followed by document verification, a local language test and a medical fitness test. Online applications are open from 1 October to 17 October 2026 on the official website canarabank.bank.in, but every candidate must first register and complete a 100% profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal before applying to the bank.

Quick Overview

What is the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 vacancy break-up?

Canara Bank has distributed the 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats across States and Union Territories, with a local-language requirement for each state. The largest allocations are:

Candidates can apply for seats in only one state and must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the local language of that state. Those who studied the local language at the 10th or 12th standard level are exempted from the local language test.

What are the eligibility criteria for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Educational qualification: A Graduation degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government. The degree must have been completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 (both dates inclusive). Candidates with one year or more of work experience after graduation, and candidates who have already undergone any apprenticeship training, are not eligible. Candidates must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma; the requirement is relaxed to 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.

• Age limit: 20 to 28 years as on the eligibility cut-off date - candidates must have been born between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2006 (both dates inclusive).
• Age relaxation: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities, as per government norms.
• Nationality: Candidates must be Indian citizens.
• Local language: Proficiency in the local language of the applied state (reading, writing and speaking) is mandatory.
• NATS registration: A 100% complete profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal is mandatory before applying on the Canara Bank website.

What is the application fee for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

How is the selection done for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

There is no written test and no interview for the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 engagement. Selection is made state-wise, in the following stages:

1. Merit list: State-wise merit lists are prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the 12th standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination, as per the state applied for.
2. Document verification: Shortlisted candidates verify their original certificates, including degree, mark sheets, age proof, category certificate and NATS profile details.
3. Local language test: Candidates who did not study the local language of the applied state at the 10th or 12th standard level must clear a local language test.
4. Medical fitness: Candidates declared medically fit are offered engagement as Graduate Apprentice for the 12-month training period.

What is the stipend for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 during the 12-month training period. The engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and is a training opportunity at Canara Bank branches - it does not by itself confer any right to permanent employment in the bank.

What are the important dates for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

How to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

1. Complete registration on the NATS apprenticeship portal (nats.education.gov.in) and ensure your profile is 100% complete - this is mandatory before applying to Canara Bank.
2. Visit the official Canara Bank website at canarabank.bank.in and open the Recruitment/Careers section.
3. Select the registration link for Graduate Apprentice engagement for FY 2026-27 and register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the online application form carefully - personal details, educational qualifications, state applied for and NATS details.
5. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature in the prescribed format.
6. Pay the application fee online (Rs. 500; SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted).
7. Submit the form, download the confirmation page and take a printed copy for future reference.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How many vacancies are there in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961, distributed state-wise across India.

Q. What is the last date to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

The last date to submit the online application for the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 engagement is 17 October 2026. Applications are accepted only online from 1 October 2026.

Q. Who is eligible for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Any Indian citizen holding a Graduation degree in any discipline (completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026), aged 20 to 28 years, with no prior apprenticeship and less than one year of post-graduation work experience, is eligible for the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 engagement.

Q. Is there any written exam for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

No. Selection for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 is made through a state-wise merit list prepared on the basis of 12th standard or Diploma marks, followed by document verification, a local language test (where applicable) and medical fitness.

Q. What is the stipend for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Selected apprentices in the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 engagement receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 during the 12-month training period.

Q. What is the application fee for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

The application fee for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 is Rs. 500 for all categories except SC, ST and PwBD candidates, who are fully exempted. The fee is payable online.

Q. Is NATS registration mandatory for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Yes. Candidates must register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and maintain a 100% complete profile before applying for the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 engagement on the bank's website.

Q. What is the age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age, i.e., born between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2006 (both dates inclusive). Relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) and 10 years for PwBD applies as per government norms.

Q. Can I apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 if I studied in a different state?

Yes, but you must be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the local language of the state you apply for. Candidates who studied that language at the 10th or 12th standard level are exempted from the local language test.

Q. Does Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 guarantee a permanent bank job?

No. The Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 engagement is a 12-month training opportunity under the Apprentices Act, 1961; it does not confer any right to permanent employment in Canara Bank.

Q. Which states have the most seats in Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Karnataka (581), Uttar Pradesh (409) and Tamil Nadu (391) have the largest allocations in the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 state-wise distribution, followed by Kerala (240) and Maharashtra (205).

Q. Where can I apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

Applications for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 are accepted online only at the official website canarabank.bank.in (Recruitment/Careers section), after completing registration on the NATS apprenticeship portal.

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Last updated: 05 October 2026