Canara Bank will engage 3,500 Graduate Apprentices across India under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Online registration runs from 1 October to 17 October 2026. There is no written exam: selection is on merit from Class 12 (or Diploma) marks, state-wise. The stipend is ₹16,650 a month for 12 months.
Quick Overview
- Organisation: Canara Bank
- Seats: 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats (Punjab 96, Haryana 114, Delhi 93)
- Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline, passed between 01-01-2023 and 01-09-2026; age 20–28
- Stipend: ₹16,650 per month · training period 12 months
- Apply: 1 – 17 October 2026 (NATS registration required first)
- Typing test: Not required
- Official notice: Canara Bank Apprentice advertisement 2026-27 (PDF)
Job Overview & Vacancy Details
This is an apprenticeship, not a permanent job. Apprentices receive on-the-job training at bank branches and are not treated as employees of Canara Bank. You can apply for training seats in only one state.
| State / UT | Training seats |
|---|---|
| Karnataka | 581 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 409 |
| Tamil Nadu | 391 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 247 |
| Kerala | 240 |
| Maharashtra | 205 |
| West Bengal | 150 |
| Telangana | 134 |
| Bihar | 122 |
| Haryana | 114 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 110 |
| Odisha | 104 |
| Punjab | 96 |
| Rajasthan | 96 |
| Delhi | 93 |
| Gujarat | 89 |
| Himachal Pradesh | 23 |
| Chandigarh | 6 |
| Other States/UTs | 190 |
| Total | 3,500 |
The state-wise and category-wise split (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/UR and PwBD) for every state is in the official advertisement. Canara Bank says the numbers are provisional.
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a recognised university, passed on or after 01-01-2023 and on or before 01-09-2026.
- Age: 20 to 28 years as on 01-09-2026 (born between 02-09-1998 and 01-09-2006, both inclusive).
- Merit cut-off: at least 60% in Class 12 or Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD).
- Not eligible: anyone who has already done apprenticeship training, or who has one year or more of job or training experience after graduation.
- Local language: if your 10th or 12th marksheet shows you studied the opted state's local language, no test is needed. Otherwise a language test is held at document verification.
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
| Widows / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried) | up to 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Ex-servicemen cannot be engaged as apprentices under this scheme.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| NATS portal registration | Before applying (if not registered already) |
| Online application opens | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 1 September 2026 |
Stipend
₹16,650 per month: Canara Bank pays ₹10,500, and the Government of India's share of ₹6,150 is credited to your bank account directly (DBT). No other allowances are paid.
How to Apply — Step by Step
- Register and complete 100% of your profile on the apprenticeship portal nats.education.gov.in. Note your enrolment ID.
- From 1 October 2026, apply through the Canara Bank online application link (also on canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment).
- Enter your NATS enrolment ID, choose one state and give your district preferences.
- Upload your photo and documents, pay the fee and submit by 17 October 2026.
Fee: ₹500 (non-refundable). SC, ST and PwBD candidates pay nothing.
Selection Process
- State-wise merit list based on Class 12 or Diploma percentage (ties go to the older candidate).
- Document verification and local language test (where needed).
- Medical fitness as required by the bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is there an exam for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
No. Selection is on merit from Class 12 or Diploma marks, followed by document verification and a local language test where needed.
Q: What is the stipend?
₹16,650 per month for 12 months (₹10,500 from the bank plus ₹6,150 Government share by DBT).
Q: Who can apply?
Graduates in any discipline who passed between 01-01-2023 and 01-09-2026 and are 20–28 years old on 01-09-2026.
Q: How many seats are in Punjab?
96 seats in Punjab, 114 in Haryana, 93 in Delhi and 6 in Chandigarh.
Q: Is NATS registration compulsory?
Yes. You need a 100% complete profile on nats.education.gov.in before applying.
Q: Is this a permanent bank job?
No. It is a 12-month apprenticeship; apprentices are not employees of Canara Bank.
Details compiled from Canara Bank's advertisement for Engagement of Graduate Apprentices FY 2026-27. Always verify at canarabank.bank.in before applying.
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