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- Short Information: Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Canara Bank has officially announced the recruitment of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the 2026-27 financial year. The bank is offering a total of 3,500 training slots across various states and Union Territories. Interested candidates can register online from October 1, 2026, to October 17, 2026.
- Before applying for the Canara Bank apprenticeship, candidates must complete their registration on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in. Only candidates with a 100% complete profile on the NATS portal are eligible to apply.
- This is a significant opportunity for fresh graduates seeking on-the-job training at one of India’s leading public sector banks. The apprenticeship will last for 12 months, and selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. The direct application link is provided below.
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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Important Dates : Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Candidates are advised to complete their NATS portal registration well before the Bank’s application deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Age Limit : Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- (as on September 1, 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Candidates must have been born not earlier than September 2, 1998, and not later than September 1, 2006.
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD: 10 years
- Widows, divorced women, and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates
Application Fee : Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Payment can be made online through Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards, or Mobile Wallets.
Vacancy Details: State-Wise
- The 3,500 training seats are distributed across multiple states and union territories. Some of the key highlights include:
- Uttar Pradesh: 409 vacancies
- Karnataka: 581 vacancies
- Maharashtra: 205 vacancies
- Bihar: 122 vacancies
- Madhya Pradesh: 110 vacancies
- Tamil Nadu: 391 vacancies
- Andhra Pradesh: 247 vacancies
- West Bengal: 150 vacancies
- Gujarat: 89 vacancies
- Rajasthan: 96 vacancies
- Kerala: 240 vacancies
- Telangana: 134 vacancies
- The complete state-wise breakup, including category-wise reservation for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, UR, and PwBD categories, is available in the official notification. Candidates can opt for a training seat in only one state and will be given the option to choose their district preferences within that state.
- The bank has clarified that the number of training seats is provisional and may vary based on actual requirements.
Educational Qualification
- A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India.
- Candidates must have passed their graduation not earlier than January 1, 2023, and not later than September 1, 2026.
How to Apply : Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and obtain your enrollment number.
- Visit the Canara Bank official website at canarabank.bank.in.
- Go to Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and fill in the basic details.
- Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per specifications.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.
- Candidates must mention their NATS enrollment ID while applying on the Bank’s portal. Only one application per candidate will be accepted.
Documents Required for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Valid system-generated printout of the online application
- Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate or SSLC/Std. X Certificate)
- Photo ID proof (Passport/Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License)
- Mark sheets and certificates from SSC onwards to the highest examination passed
- Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the prescribed format
- Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates)
- Unique Disability ID (UDID) card and Disability Certificate (for PwBD candidates)
- Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility
Selection Process : Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- The selection will be based on a merit list prepared state-wise in descending order of marks/percentage obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates)
- In case of a tie, candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order.
- Document verification and local language test will be conducted for shortlisted candidates.
- Medical fitness as per bank requirements is mandatory.
- The merit list will be prepared based on the information submitted by candidates during the online application. Any discrepancy found during document verification will lead to disqualification.
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Important Link Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Q3. How many vacancies are available?
- Ans: There are 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats.
Q4. What is the age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
- Ans: The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on 1 September 2026, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.
Q5. What is the educational qualification?
- Ans: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline, completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
Q7. What is the application fee?
- Ans: ₹500 for all other candidates, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
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