Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 : Canara Bank has announced a major recruitment drive for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for Financial Year 2026-27, with a total of 3,500 training seats available across States and Union Territories of India, including 89 seats for Gujarat. Candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline, with a completed NATS apprenticeship portal profile, can apply online from 01/10/2026 to 17/10/2026.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 State-wise Vacancy Details

Candidates can select training seats in only one State, with district preferences within that State.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

1. Age Limit (as on 01 September 2026)

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years
• Candidates must be born between 02 September 1998 and 01 September 2006 (both dates inclusive).

• Specific age concessions are also available for eligible widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried.

2. Educational Qualification

• A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
• Graduation must have been passed not earlier than 01 January 2023 and not later than 01 September 2026.
• Candidates who have already completed an apprenticeship/training, or have 1 or more years of job experience after their qualification, are not eligible.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

• State-wise Merit List: Prepared in descending order based on marks/percentage obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination.
• Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60% for General/EWS and other applicable categories; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
• Tie-breaking Rule: In case of equal percentage, older candidates are ranked higher.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates undergo verification of all original documents.
• Local Language Test: Required for candidates who have not studied the specified local language at 10th or 12th standard; failure leads to disqualification.
• Medical Fitness: Candidates must be declared medically fit for engagement as apprentices.

Canara Bank Apprentice Training & Stipend Details

• Training Period: 12 months, with on-the-job training at selected Canara Bank branches as per a prescribed course/curriculum.
• Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650/- in total — ₹10,500/- paid by Canara Bank and ₹6,150/- as Government share credited through DBT, subject to applicable guidelines.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: How to Apply, Step by Step

1. NATS Portal Registration: Register on the official NATS apprenticeship portal and ensure your profile is 100% complete; obtain your NATS enrollment number.
2. Visit the official Canara Bank website: https://canarabank.bank.in
3. Navigate to Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
4. Fill out the online application form with all required details.
5. Upload your recent passport-size photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the specifications.
6. Pay the applicable application fee online.
7. Submit the completed application form.
8. Retain the final application printout, registration number, and password for future reference.

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