Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Canara Bank, a premier Public Sector Bank with headquarters in Bengaluru, has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. The official notification was issued on 25.09.2026 for 3,500 training seats across multiple States and Union Territories. Eligible Indian candidates can register and apply online starting from 01.10.2026, and the application window closes on 17.10.2026.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Recruitment Organization
Canara Bank
Post Name
Graduate Apprentice (Under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Advt. No.
Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank for FY 2026-27
Total Vacancy
3500 Seats
Notification Date
25.09.2026
Category: “Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026”
Bank Apprentice Jobs
Official Website
canarabank.bank.in
Important Dates
Notification Release Date
25.09.2026
Online Application Start Date
01.10.2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fees
17.10.2026
Document Verification & Local Language Test Date
To be updated soon
Application Fees
SC / ST / PwBD
Nil
UR / OBC / EWS / All Others
Rs. 500/-
Mode of Payment
Online (Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / IMPS / Mobile Wallets)
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 is 20-28 Years. Candidates must have been born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive). The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.09.2026. . Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
Post Name
Vacancy
Qualification
Graduate Apprentice
3500
Graduation Degree in any discipline (passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026) with min. 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PwBD) in 12th Std/Diploma
State-Wise Training Seats Breakup
State / UT
Local Language
Vacancy
State / UT
Local Language
Vacancy
Andaman & Nicobar
Hindi / English
4
Madhya Pradesh
Hindi
110
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu / Urdu
247
Maharashtra
Marathi
205
Arunachal Pradesh
English
5
Manipur
Manipuri / English
3
Assam
Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
42
Meghalaya
English / Garo / Khasi
5
Bihar
Hindi / Urdu
122
Mizoram
Mizo
2
Chandigarh
Hindi / Punjabi
6
Nagaland
English
4
Chhattisgarh
Hindi
39
Odisha
Odia
104
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
Gujarati
1
Pondicherry
Tamil
4
Daman & Diu
Gujarati
1
Punjab
Punjabi / Hindi
96
Delhi
Hindi
93
Rajasthan
Hindi
96
Goa
Konkani
25
Sikkim
Nepali / English
4
Gujarat
Gujarati
89
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
391
Haryana
Hindi / Punjabi
114
Telangana
Telugu / Urdu
134
Himachal Pradesh
Hindi
23
Tripura
Bengali / Kokborok
8
Jammu & Kashmir
Urdu / Hindi
16
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi / Urdu
409
Jharkhand
Hindi / Santhali
74
Uttarakhand
Hindi
48
Karnataka
Kannada
581
West Bengal
Bengali / Nepali
150
Kerala
Malayalam
240
Total Seats
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3500
Ladakh
Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti
1
Lakshadweep
Malayalam
4
Monthly Stipend & Training Period
Training Duration: 12 Months (1 Year) on-the-job training at designated Canara Bank branches.
Monthly Stipend: Total Rs. 16,650/- per month. Canara Bank directly pays Rs. 10,500/- per month, while the Government subsidy portion of Rs. 6,150/- is credited directly through DBT mode.
No Regular Employment Right: Engagement as an apprentice does not guarantee absorption or regular employment in the bank.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Preparation of State-wise Merit List based on marks obtained in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination
Local Language Test (Exempted for candidates who studied the local language in 10th or 12th standard)
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Examination
How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
Register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal at nats.education.gov.in and ensure your profile is 100% complete.
Note your generated NATS Enrolment ID for the application process.
Go to the official Canara Bank website at canarabank.bank.in, open “Careers”, and click on “Recruitment”.
Select “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27” and click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION”.
Fill in your basic information, NATS Enrolment ID, contact details, and chosen state preference.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and the prescribed handwritten declaration.
Pay the application fee online through Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI (where applicable).
Review all entered information, submit the application form, and print the confirmation page for your records.
Important Links
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF
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