| Organization | Canara Bank |
| Name of Post | Graduate Apprentice |
| No of Posts | 3500 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree |
| Age Limit | 20 to 28 years |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500/- |
| Start Date | 1st October 2026 |
| Last Date | 17th October 2026 |
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Canara Bank has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 3500 Graduate Apprentice Vacancy under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 for FY 2026-2027. Interested and eligible candidates may check this article for detailed official notification, educational qualification, age limit, salary details, and application procedure to be followed.
Any graduate can apply for these posts and last date of submission of online application is 17th October 2026.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment Details
Name of post: Graduate Apprentice
No of posts: 3500 seats
No of posts @ Assam: 42 seats
Period of Apprenticeship Training: The Period of Apprenticeship Training will be One Year.
Stipend: A monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650/- (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India) shall be paid to the apprentice during the period of apprenticeship.
Mode of application: Online
Related Article: SBI Apprentice Recruitment
State-wise Vacancy Details
| State/UT | Local Language | No of posts |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Pondicherry | 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 |
{showAds}Eligibility Criteria of Canara Bank Recruitment
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be between 20 to 28 years as on 1st September 2026, i.e., Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive).
Age Relaxation: The category-wise age relaxation is as mentioned below.
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
Candidates must have passed their Graduation not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive)
Test of local language: Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the local language test.
For other candidates, the test for knowledge of local language will be conducted as a part of selection process. It will be conducted when the candidate is called for Document Verification by the Bank. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged as apprentice.
Physical/ Medical fitness: Engagement of selected Apprentices is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
Test of local language: Candidates who produce 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate evidencing having studied the specified opted local language will not be required to undergo the local language test.
For other candidates, the test for knowledge of local language will be conducted as a part of selection process. It will be conducted when the candidate is called for Document Verification by the Bank. Candidates who fail to qualify this test will not be engaged as apprentice.
Physical/ Medical fitness: Engagement of selected Apprentices is subject to his/her being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank.
Application Fee
Application fee/ Intimation charges for Registration for Apprentice on Bank’s portal:
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/PwBD | Nil |
| Others | Rs. 500/- |
Selection Process
The state-wise merit list will be prepared based on marks obtained in 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma. Candidates with higher percentages will be ranked higher. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate will be placed higher in the merit list.
The minimum required marks are:
- 60% for general candidates
- 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates
The merit list will be based entirely on the information provided in the online application. Any discrepancy found during document verification may lead to cancellation of the candidature. Document verification will also include a local language test.
{showAds} How to Apply for Canara Bank Recruitment ?
Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before applying for an apprenticeship in the Bank. After completing the registration, an enrollment number will be generated, which candidates should keep safely for future reference.
To be eligible to apply for the Bank’s apprenticeship programme, candidates must ensure that their profile on the NATS portal is 100% complete.
After registration, candidates may apply online in bank website as per the steps mentioned below.
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened.
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- At the end click on submit button .
- Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .
Important Dates of Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Starting date of online application submission: 1st October 2026
- Last date of online application submission: 17th October 2026
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FAQs of Canara Bank Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for Canara Bank Recruitment 2026?
The starting date to apply online for Canara Bank Recruitment 2026 is 1st October 2026.
What is the last date to apply online for Canara Bank Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online for Canara Bank Recruitment 2026 is 17th October 2026.
What is the educational qualification for Canara Bank Recruitment?
The minimum educational qualification for Canara Bank Recruitment is Graduate.