Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3500 Posts
Post Name: Graduate Apprentice
Bank: Canara Bank
Training Programme: Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27
Total Training Seats: 3500
Application Mode: Online
Application Start Date: 01 October 2026
Last Date: 17 October 2026
Training Duration: 12 Months
Stipend: ₹16,650/- per month
Eligibility Date: 01 September 2026
Short Information
Canara Bank has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for engagement as Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
A total of 3500 training seats are available across different States/UTs. Candidates are required to first register on the NATS Apprenticeship Portal and complete their profile to 100% before applying for apprenticeship training in Canara Bank.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NATS Registration | Before applying |
| Online Application Start | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 17 October 2026 |
| Training Duration | 12 Months |
Vacancy Details
Total Training Seats: 3500
| State/UT | Local Language | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi/English | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 122 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi/Punjabi | 6 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Gujarati | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 1 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 |
| Ladakh | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 3 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 4 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 |
| Puducherry | Tamil | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 150 |
| Total | 3500 |
Age Limit
As on 01 September 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02 September 1998 and not later than 01 September 2006, both days inclusive.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee / Intimation Charges |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹0/- |
| All Other Candidates | ₹500/- |
How to Apply
Step 1 – Register on NATS
Step 2 – Complete Your Profile
Step 3 – Visit Canara Bank Website
Step 4 – New Registration
Step 5 – Enter NATS Enrollment ID
Step 6 – Fill Application Form
Step 8 – Pay Fee
Step 9 – Final Submission
Step 10 – Save Application
Documents Required
- System-generated online application printout
- Proof of Date of Birth
- Passport/Aadhaar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving Licence or other valid Photo ID
- Educational qualification marksheets/certificates
- Final Degree Certificate
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate, where applicable
- SC/ST/OBC Certificate, where applicable
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate, where applicable
- UDID Card and Disability Certificate, where applicable
- Other relevant eligibility documents
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Canara Bank Official Website | Click Here |
| Online Application | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
FAQs – Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
It is the engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27 in Canara Bank.
Q2. How many training seats are available?
A total of 3500 training seats are available.
Q3. What is the application start date?
The online application starts on 01 October 2026.
Q4. What is the last date to apply?
The last date is 17 October 2026.
Q5. What is the educational qualification?
Candidates must have a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized university/equivalent institution.
Q6. What is the age limit?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 01 September 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
Q7. What is the application fee?
SC/ST/PwBD: ₹0
All Others: ₹500 including intimation charges.
Q8. What is the apprenticeship duration?
The training duration is 12 months.
Q9. How much stipend will apprentices receive?
The monthly stipend is ₹16,650/-, including the applicable Government subsidy.
Q10. Is there an examination?
The notification states that the merit list will be prepared State-wise based on marks/percentage obtained in 12th Standard (HSC/10+2)/Diploma Examination.
Q11. Is a local language test required?
Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th/12th and provide the required certificate are exempt. Other candidates must qualify the local language test during Document Verification.
Q12. Can candidates apply for more than one State?
No. Candidates can opt for training seats in only one State under this project.
Q13. Will Canara Bank give a permanent job after apprenticeship?
No. The notification states that the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after completion of the apprenticeship.
Q14. Where can I apply?
Candidates must register on the NATS portal and then apply through the Canara Bank official recruitment portal.