Short Detail:
Canara Bank has released a notice for Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 with 3,500 seats across India. The application form will be available from 01/10/2026 to 17/10/2026. Candidates need a recent graduation degree and a fully completed NATS profile. The bank will select apprentices mainly by 12th or diploma marks, followed by language and document checks. Training lasts one year and pays a monthly stipend. See the state-wise seats and all conditions below before you apply.
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Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Notice Date: 25/09/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 25/09/2026
- Form Start Date: 01/10/2026
- Form Last Date: 17/10/2026
- Fee Payment Last Date: 17/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: No fee
- The fee is paid online through the available payment gateway.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Age Limit
As On Date: 01/09/2026
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Applicants must have been born from 02/09/1998 to 01/09/2006, both dates inclusive.
Max Age With Relaxation
| Category | Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 33 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 31 years |
| PwBD | 38 years |
| Widow / divorced / legally separated woman, not remarried: General/EWS | 35 years |
| Same category: OBC | 38 years |
| Same category: SC/ST | 40 years |
SC/ST/OBC relaxation may be combined with just one other applicable relaxation category.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 3,500
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 1,541 |
| OBC | 845 |
| SC | 553 |
| ST | 226 |
| EWS | 335 |
| Total | 3,500 |
Eligibility Details
- Candidates must hold a degree in any subject from a recognised university or an equivalent Central Government-recognised qualification.
- Graduation must have been passed from 01/01/2023 to 01/09/2026.
- An earlier or ongoing apprenticeship with the bank or another organisation makes the candidate ineligible.
- Candidates cannot have one year or more of job experience after graduation.
- A complete NATS portal profile is necessary before the bank application.
Canara Bank Apprentice State-Wise Seats
| State / UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 122 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi / Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 39 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Gujarati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 240 |
| Ladakh | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Odisha | Odia | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 104 |
| Pondicherry | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 150 |
| GRAND TOTAL | — | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 | 3500 |
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice: Stipend and Training
| Detail | Amount / Rule |
|---|---|
| Stipend | ₹16,650 per month |
| Paid by Canara Bank | ₹10,500 monthly |
| Government share through DBT | ₹6,150 monthly |
| Training period | 12 months |
| Leave | One casual leave after each completed month; no more than 4 together |
This is apprenticeship training, so trainees do not receive employee benefits such as regular allowances, bonus, PF or ESI. Bank clerical working hours apply.
Important Links
| Online Application | Link Active: 01/10/226 |
| NATS Portal Registration | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
| Join Youtube Channel | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Facebook Group | Click Here |
| Instagram Join | Click Here |
Canara Bank Apprentice 2026: Selection Process & Exam Pattern
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Bank written test | Not held |
| Merit list | Prepared separately for each State or UT from 12th / diploma marks |
| Required marks | 60% for General/OBC/EWS; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD |
| Equal marks | Older candidate gets the higher place |
| Local language | School certificate proof or a qualifying language test |
| After merit | Document verification and bank medical fitness |
A score such as 59.99% is not rounded to 60%. If the required local language does not appear in the 10th or 12th record, the candidate must pass a language test at document verification.
How to Apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026
- First, register at NATS and make sure the profile shows 100% completion.
- When the bank form opens on 01/10/2026, select the State or UT for apprenticeship.
- Enter personal and education details carefully. Check the listed local language.
- Pay ₹500 online if your category requires it. Submit the form by 17/10/2026 and save its copy.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026: FAQs
When can I apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The bank application opens on 1 October 2026 and closes on 17 October 2026. Complete your NATS profile first, since registration there is required before applying.
What is the total in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The notification lists 3,500 seats for one apprentice profile. Seats are divided across States and Union Territories, with separate category counts.
What degree is needed for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
A graduation degree in any discipline is accepted if the university is recognised. The degree must have been completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
How is merit decided for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The bank uses 12th or diploma aggregate percentage to prepare state-wise lists. At least 60% is needed for General, OBC and EWS, while SC, ST and PwBD need 55%.
Is there a written test for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
No bank written examination is mentioned. Candidates may need a local language test when their 10th or 12th records do not show the required language. Documents and medical fitness are checked.
How much is paid in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The stipend is ₹16,650 each month during the 12-month training. This includes ₹10,500 from the bank and ₹6,150 through government DBT.
What is the fee for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
General, OBC and EWS applicants pay ₹500. There is no fee for SC, ST and PwBD applicants. Payment is made online.