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Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Canara Bank has released the official recruitment notification for the engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. A total of 3,500 Apprentice vacancies have been announced across various States and Union Territories. The notification was released on 28 September 2026, and the online application process will begin on 01 October 2026. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online until 17 October 2026.
Important Dates
- Notification Release Date: 28 September 2026
- Application Start Date: 01 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 17 October 2025 (till 11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 17 October 2025
- Merit List: To be released
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PH: ₹0/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 20 Years
- Maximum Age: 28 Years
- Age Limit as on: 01 September 2026
- Born Between: 02/09/1998 To 01/09/2006
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.
Educational Qualifications
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | Graduation in any discipline. Candidates must have passed graduation between 01 January 2023 and 01 September 2026. Candidates must have secured at least 60% marks in 12th/Diploma, with a minimum of 55% marks for SC/ST/PwBD candidates. |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice | 3,500 |
| State / Category Wise Vacancies | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State / UT | Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi / English | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 02 | 05 | 11 | 04 | 20 | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 19 | 01 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 122 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi / Punjabi | 01 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 04 | 06 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 04 | 12 | 02 | 03 | 18 | 39 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 13 | 06 | 25 | 09 | 40 | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 00 | 03 | 04 | 02 | 16 | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 06 | 13 | 24 | 08 | 38 | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 21 | 00 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 05 | 00 | 04 | 02 | 12 | 23 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 01 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 09 | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 08 | 19 | 08 | 07 | 32 | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 24 | 02 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 240 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi) | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 03 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 00 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 05 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 02 | 02 |
| Nagaland | English | 00 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| Odisha | Odia | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 104 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 03 | 04 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 27 | 00 | 20 | 09 | 40 | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 16 | 12 | 19 | 09 | 40 | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 74 | 03 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 21 | 09 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 01 | 02 | 00 | 00 | 05 | 08 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 85 | 04 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 08 | 01 | 06 | 04 | 29 | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 34 | 07 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 150 |
| Grand Total Post | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 | 3500 | |
Salary / Stipend Details
- Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650 during the apprenticeship period. This amount includes any subsidy provided by the Government of India.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates for the apprenticeship will be based on the following stages:
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- Preparation of a Merit List based on marks obtained in 12th Standard or Diploma.
- Local Language Test, unless the candidate has studied the required local language in 10th or 12th Standard.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Fitness Examination.
How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Candidates can follow the steps below to complete the online application process:
- First, register on the official NATS portal and complete the profile up to 100% to obtain the NATS Enrollment ID.
- Visit the official Canara Bank website and go to Careers → Recruitment to access the Apprentice registration link.
- Click on “CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION” and enter the required basic details along with the NATS Enrollment ID to generate the Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Upload the required scanned documents, including the photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration, in the prescribed format and dimensions.
- Enter all required personal, educational and other details, including the preferred State and District, carefully.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options, such as Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking or UPI.
- Check all the information entered in the application form carefully using the “SAVE AND NEXT” option and submit the application.
- After successful submission, download or print the final application form and e-receipt and keep them safely for future reference.
Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link
- Download Notification PDF
- Click Here to Apply Online
FAQs for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026
- Q1. How many vacancies have been announced for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Canara Bank has announced a total of 3,500 Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. The vacancies are available across various branches and locations in India.
- Q2. When will the Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 online application process start and end?
- Answer: The online application process will start on 01 October 2026. The last date to submit the online application form is 17 October 2026.
- Q3. What educational qualification is required for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university or institution recognized by the Government of India. The graduation degree should have been obtained between 01 January 2023 and 01 September 2026.
- Q4. What is the age limit for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Candidates should be between 20 and 28 years of age. Age relaxation will be available to candidates belonging to eligible reserved categories as per the applicable government rules.
- Q5. What is the monthly stipend for selected Canara Bank apprentices?
- Answer: Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650/- during the apprenticeship training period.
- Q6. Is there an application fee for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
- Answer: Yes. Candidates belonging to categories other than SC/ST/PwBD are required to pay an application fee of Rs. 500/-. Candidates from SC/ST/PwBD categories are exempted from paying the application fee.
- Q7. What is the official website of Canara Bank?
- Answer: Candidates can visit the official Canara Bank website at canarabank.bank.in for recruitment notifications, application links and other official updates.
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