Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Canara Bank has announced its Recruitment 2026 drive for Apprentice posts with 3500 vacancies across India. A student with a Graduation degree in various disciplines can apply for the Canara Bank Recruitment drive 2026. Interested and eligible candidates can read more details below.

About Canara Bank:

Canara Bank is a public sector bank owned by the Government of India. It was established in 1906 by Ambalam Subba Rao Pai in Mangalore, and nationalized in 1969. The bank is based in Bangalore, India, and also has offices in Dubai, London, and New York.

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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

Organization Name Canara Bank
Post Name Graduate Apprentice
Stipend ₹16,650/-Month
Job Location Across India
JobType Government Jobs
Vacancies 3500  Posts
Application Mode Online
Registration Opening Date 1st October 2026
Last date to apply 17th October 2026
Website https://www.canarabank.bank.in/

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Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 – Educational Qualifications

  • 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).

Canara Bank Jobs 2026 – Age Limit

  • Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on the date of reckoning for eligibility, i.e., candidates must have been born not earlier than 01.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive)

Age Relaxation – Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026:

  • Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe candidates: 5 years
  • Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy layer) candidates: 03 years
  • Persons with Benchmark Disabilities: 10 years
  • Persons affected by 1984 riots: 5 years
  • Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment: 5 years
  • Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy Details:

State / UT Number of Training Seats
Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) 4
Andhra Pradesh 247
Arunachal Pradesh 5
Assam 42
Bihar 122
Chandigarh (UT) 6
Chhattisgarh 39
Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) 1
Daman and Diu (UT) 1
Delhi (UT) 93
Goa 25
Gujarat 89
Haryana 114
Himachal Pradesh 23
Jammu and Kashmir 16
Jharkhand 74
Karnataka 581
Kerala 240
Ladakh (UT) 1
Lakshadweep (UT) 4
Madhya Pradesh 110
Maharashtra 205
Manipur 3
Meghalaya 5
Mizoram 2
Nagaland 4
Odisha 104
Puducherry (UT) 4
Punjab 96
Rajasthan 96
Sikkim 4
Tamil Nadu 391
Telangana 134
Tripura 8
Uttar Pradesh 409
Uttarakhand 48
West Bengal 150
Total 3500

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Selection Process of Canara Bank Careers:

  • The selection process will be based on Merit
  • Merit list will be prepared based only on the information submitted by the candidate during online application
  • The merit list of those candidates who have applied will be prepared state-wise in descending order on the basis of marks/percentage obtained in 12th Std (HSC/10+2)/ Diploma Examination. In case more than one candidate has the same percentage, such candidates will be ranked according to their age in descending order in the merit.
  • The percentage marks shall be arrived at by dividing the total marks obtained by the candidate in all the subjects in all semester(s)/year(s) by aggregate maximum marks (in all the subjects) multiplied by 100.

Period of Engagement: 

  • The Period of Apprenticeship Training will be 12 Months (1 Year)

Canara Bank Job Openings 2026 – Application Fee

    • General/ OBC/ EWS: Rs.500/-
    • SC / ST/ PwBD: No Fee
    • The payment can be made using Debit Cards (RuPay/ Visa/ MasterCard/ Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, and IMPS

    Documents Required for Canara Bank Apprentice:

    Documents to Upload During the Online Application:

    • Photograph: Recent color passport-size photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, 20 KB–50 KB, JPG/JPEG format) against a light or white background.

    • Signature: Signed on white paper using a black ink pen (10 KB–20 KB, JPG/JPEG format); signatures written in capital letters are invalid.

    • Left Thumb Impression: Taken on white paper with black or blue ink (20 KB–50 KB, JPG/JPEG format).

    • Handwritten Declaration: Written in the candidate’s own handwriting in English on white paper with black ink (50 KB–100 KB, JPG/JPEG format; cannot be in capital letters).

    • NATS Enrollment ID: Obtained after completing 100% of your profile on the NATS Portal.

    Documents at Document Verification / Engagement:

    • Application Printout: System-generated printout of the submitted online application and fee e-receipt.

    • Proof of Date of Birth: SSLC / 10th standard certificate or a municipal Birth Certificate showing date of birth.

    • Photo Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License, or any other government-issued photo ID.

    • Educational Mark Sheets & Degrees: Semester/year-wise mark sheets and certificates from Class 10/SSC onwards through Graduation, with proof of graduation passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026.

    • Local Language Proof: Class 10 or 12 mark sheet/certificate demonstrating study of the opted state’s local language (exempts you from the local language test).

    • Caste / Community Certificate (if applicable): SC/ST/OBC certificate in the prescribed Government of India format; OBC certificates must contain the Non-Creamy Layer clause valid as of the notification date.

    • EWS Certificate (if applicable): Income and Asset Certificate in the prescribed format issued by a competent authority.

    • Disability Certificate (if applicable): UDID card or certificate from an authorized Medical Board for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).

      How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

      To apply for this Off Campus Drive, interested candidates must follow the procedure outlined below:

      1. NATS Registration: First, register on the NATS portal and ensure your profile is 100% complete to receive an enrollment ID.

      2. Bank Portal: Visit the Bank’s website www.canarabank.bank.in → Careers→ Recruitment→ Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.

      3. Online Application: Click the apply link, fill in your basic details, and provide your NATS enrollment ID. You will also need to select your preferred state and district

      4. Submit the application form before Last date, and print the submit page for reference.

      If you face any issues while applying. Do let us know in the comment section.

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      Frequently Asked questions for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment:

      • What is the total number of apprenticeship seats available?

        There are a total of 3,500 training seats across various States and Union Territories.

      • What are the important dates for online registration?

        Online applications open on 01.10.2026 and close on 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive).

      • What is the age limit to apply?

        Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years of age as of the reckoning date, 01.09.2026 (born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006, inclusive).

      • What is the upper age relaxation for reserved categories?

        Relaxations include 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 10 years for PwBD, and up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST) for widows, divorced women, and legally separated women who have not remarried.

      • What is the required educational qualification?

        A Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).

      • How will candidates be selected?

        Selection is based on a State-wise merit list prepared in descending order of marks obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination. If candidates tie on marks, the older candidate is ranked higher.

      • What is the monthly stipend?

        Apprentices receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650, consisting of ₹10,500 paid directly by Canara Bank and ₹6,150 credited by the Government of India via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

      • What is the duration of the apprenticeship program?

        The training period is strictly 12 months.

      • Is registration on the NATS portal mandatory?

        Yes. Before applying on the Bank’s website, candidates must register on the NATS Portal and have a 100% complete profile to obtain an enrollment ID.

      • What is the application fee?

        SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from fees (NIL). For all other candidates, the non-refundable fee is ₹500 (inclusive of GST and intimation charges).

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