Canara Bank has announced a major apprenticeship opportunity for graduates through the Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The recruitment drive aims to engage candidates as Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the financial year 2026-27. Accordingly, the bank will offer practical training opportunities across different states and Union Territories, allowing selected candidates to gain workplace exposure in the banking sector. Moreover, candidates will receive a monthly stipend during the training period. Therefore, eligible graduates who want to build practical experience in the banking field can explore this apprenticeship opportunity and review the detailed eligibility conditions, vacancy distribution, selection process, stipend, and application procedure before applying.
In this article, candidates can check complete details of Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 such as eligibility criteria, age limit, application dates, vacancy details, selection process, salary, and how to apply.
Eligibility Details
Candidates must meet the following educational requirements for the Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India.
- The degree must qualify as an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, wherever applicable.
- Candidates must have completed their graduation within the period specified in the official recruitment notification.
- Candidates must have the required educational qualification by the prescribed eligibility cut-off date.
Salary Details
Canara Bank will provide a monthly stipend to the selected Graduate Apprentices during the 12-month training period. The stipend structure is as follows:
- Total Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650
- Canara Bank’s Contribution: ₹10,500 per month
- Government Contribution: ₹6,150 per month through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), as per applicable guidelines.
- Training Period: 12 months
- Apprentices will receive the stipend instead of a regular employee salary.
- Apprentices will not receive additional allowances or employee benefits during the training period.
- The bank may adjust the stipend for any applicable loss of pay.
Age limit
Canara Bank will calculate the candidate’s age as on September 1, 2026. Candidates must fall within the prescribed age range to apply for the Graduate Apprentice posts.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Candidates must have been born between September 2, 1998, and September 1, 2006, inclusive.
Age Relaxation
The bank provides age relaxation to eligible candidates from reserved and specified categories as per the recruitment rules:
- SC/ST Candidates: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 years
- PwBD Candidates: 10 years
- Widows, Divorced Women and Women Legally Separated from Their Husbands: Up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
- Candidates must provide valid supporting certificates to claim the applicable age relaxation.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the applicable application fee online while submitting the recruitment form. The fee varies according to the candidate’s category:
- SC/ST/PwBD Candidates: No Fee
- All Other Candidates: ₹500, including intimation charges
- Candidates must pay the fee through the available online payment methods.
- The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances.
Selection Process
Canara Bank will follow a merit-based selection process for the Graduate Apprentice engagement. The selection will not involve a written examination.
- State-wise Merit List: The bank will prepare the merit list separately for each state based on candidates’ marks in Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma.
- Minimum Marks: Candidates must secure at least 60% marks in Class 12/Diploma. SC, ST and PwBD candidates need at least 55% marks.
- Tie-Breaker: If candidates obtain equal marks, the bank will rank the older candidate higher.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce their original documents for verification.
- Local Language Test: Candidates who do not have proof of studying the selected state’s local language in Class 10 or 12 must appear for a language test during document verification.
- Medical Fitness: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical fitness requirements before engagement.
- Final Engagement: Canara Bank will engage candidates only after they successfully meet all eligibility, document verification, language, and medical requirements
Important Dates
| Application Starts | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Total Post | 3500 Vacancies |
| Selection Process | Merit Basis |
| Job Type | Apprenticeship |
How to Apply
Candidates can submit the application online by following these steps:
- First, register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete your profile up to 100%.
- Note down the NATS Enrollment ID generated after successful registration.
- Next, visit the official Canara Bank website and open the Careers/Recruitment section.
- Find the notification for Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Click on the New Registration option and enter the required basic details.
- Fill in the application form carefully and provide your NATS Enrollment ID.
- Select one state for apprenticeship training and provide your preferred districts in the selected state.
- Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration according to the prescribed specifications.
- Review all the details carefully because you cannot make changes after submitting the final application.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.
- Finally, submit the application form and download or print the application form and e-receipt for future reference.
Important links
| Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 | Watch Video |
| Registration (NATS Portal) | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
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