Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3500 Graduate Apprentice Seats, Apply 1 to 17 October

Canara Bank has invited online applications for 3500 Graduate Apprentice training seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Graduates in any discipline who passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 and are 20 to 28 years old can apply. The stipend is Rs 16,650 per month for 12 months. First register on the NATS portal, then apply on the Canara Bank website from 1 October to 17 October 2026.

Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026-27 – Highlights

State-wise Seat Details

HI – Hearing Impaired, OC – Orthopedically Challenged, VI – Visually Impaired, ID – Intellectual Disability (PwBD reservation is horizontal). Seats are provisional and may change. You can choose seats in only ONE state and give district preferences; allotment depends on availability.

Who Can Apply

Indian citizens who are graduates (passed on or after 01.01.2023) with a 100% complete profile on the NATS portal can apply. The following are not eligible:

• Those who have already done or are doing apprenticeship training (with Canara Bank or any other organisation), or whose training was terminated due to their own fault.
• Those with training or job experience of one year or more after completing their qualification.
• Ex-servicemen / Disabled Ex-servicemen (no engagement and no reservation for them).

Educational Qualification

• Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
• Graduation must be passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
• Minimum 60% marks in 12th (HSC/10+2) or Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). 59.99% is treated as below 60%.
• Knowledge of the local language of the chosen state. Candidates with 10th or 12th mark sheets showing that language are exempt from the local language test.

Age Limit

20 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026 – born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive).

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Application Fee

Stipend and Training Terms

• Apprentices are not employees of the Bank and get no other allowances. PF, ESI and Bonus do not apply.
• The Bank has no obligation to give a regular job after training.
• Apprentices cannot join or form any union.
• A state-category wise wait list will be kept for one year.

Selection Process

• State-wise merit list based on the percentage in 12th (HSC/10+2) or Diploma. If percentages are equal, the older candidate ranks higher.
• Document verification and a local language test (unless exempt).
• Medical fitness as per the Bank’s requirement.
• Selected candidates get a digital apprenticeship contract on the NATS portal, which must be accepted in time.

Documents Required

• NATS enrollment ID
• 10th mark sheet (date of birth), 12th / Diploma mark sheet, graduation mark sheets and certificate
• CGPA-to-percentage conversion certificate (if applicable)
• SC/ST/OBC (NCL)/EWS/PwBD certificate in the Government of India format (if applicable)
• 10th/12th mark sheet showing the local language (for exemption from the language test)
• Photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration for upload

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Register on https://nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile 100%. Note your enrollment number.
2. Go to www.canarabank.bank.in, then Careers, Recruitment, and Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
3. Register with a valid email ID and mobile number, enter your NATS enrollment ID and fill in the form.
4. Choose one state and your district preferences.
5. Upload the documents, pay Rs 500 (if applicable) and submit between 01.10.2026 and 17.10.2026.

Why You Should Apply

Recent graduates get one year of real banking experience at a public sector bank with Rs 16,650 a month. With 3500 seats across India and selection only on 12th marks, there is no written exam.

Preparation Tips

• Complete your NATS profile first – an incomplete profile makes you ineligible.
• Choose the state whose local language you know, or keep your 10th/12th mark sheet showing it.
• Check your 12th percentage correctly – fractions are ignored.

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FAQs – Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026-27

Q1. How many seats are there?

3500 seats across all States/UTs. Karnataka has the most (581), followed by Uttar Pradesh (409) and Tamil Nadu (391).

Q2. What is the last date?

17 October 2026. Applications open on 1 October 2026.

Q3. What is the stipend?

Rs 16,650 per month for 12 months.

Q4. What is the age limit?

20 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026, with relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and widows/divorced women.

Q5. Who is eligible?

Graduates in any discipline who passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026, with at least 60% in 12th/Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).

Q6. Is there a written exam?

No. Merit is based on 12th/Diploma marks, followed by document verification and a local language test.

Q7. What is the fee?

Rs 500 for General/OBC/EWS. Nil for SC/ST/PwBD.