---
title: "Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Seats, Applications Closed"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/canara-bank-apprentice-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Canara Bank"
category: "Banking"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "01 Oct 2026"
application_last_date: "17 Oct 2026"
total_vacancies: 3500
published: "2026-10-16T02:27:00.000Z"
updated: "2026-10-18T04:15:13.791Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-17T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Seats, Applications Closed

**Last date to apply:** 17 Oct 2026

## Official Links

- Applications closed on 17 Oct 2026
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-graduate-apprentice-advertisement-2026-27-769939a4.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://canarabank.bank.in/engagement-of-graduate-apprentices-in-canara-bank-under-apprentices-act-1961-for-fy-2026-27)

## Overview

Canara Bank has invited online applications for **3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats** for FY 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. This is a **12-month apprenticeship** in the Bank's branches with a stipend of **₹16,650 per month**. It is not a permanent job.

| Training seats | **3,500 Graduate Apprentice Training Seats** across every State and UT (you choose one State/UT) |
| --- | --- |
| Who can apply | Graduates in any discipline who passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026, aged 20–28 years as on 01.09.2026 |
| Apply online | 01 October 2026 to **17 October 2026 (Saturday)**, both days inclusive: **closed**. The application printout can be taken until 01 November 2026. |
| NATS registration | Register on the [NATS apprenticeship portal (official)](https://nats.education.gov.in/) and complete your profile to 100% |
| Selection | State-wise merit on **Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma marks**, then document verification, local language test (if needed) and medical fitness. The advertisement does not mention any written exam. |
| Fee | ₹500 (SC/ST/PwBD: nil) |

**Important:** merit is decided by your 12th or Diploma percentage, not your graduation marks, and you need at least 60% there (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). If you have already done an apprenticeship anywhere, or have one year or more of job or training experience after your qualification, you are not eligible.

Read the full [Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice advertisement 2026-27 (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-graduate-apprentice-advertisement-2026-27-769939a4.pdf) for the full rules. The Bank says it will publish any change (addendum or corrigendum) only on its website, under Careers → Recruitment.

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Canara Bank |
| Total Vacancies | 3,500 posts |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline, passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026; at least 60% in Class 12 or Diploma (55% SC/ST/PwBD) |
| Age Limit | 20 – 28 years (as on 01 Sept 2026) — Born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006 (both inclusive). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (NCL) 3 years, PwBD 10 years. Widows, divorced women and women legally separated who have not remarried: up to 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST). |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Monthly Apprenticeship Stipend: ₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 from the Bank + ₹6,150 Government share by DBT) |
| Employment Type | Apprenticeship (12 months, Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Job Location | All India – every State/UT (one State per candidate) |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Advertisement date | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Apply online and fee payment start | 01 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply and pay the fee | 17 Oct 2026 — Both days inclusive; no closing time is given |
| Last date to edit the application | 17 Oct 2026 — As shown on the application portal |
| Last date to print the application | 01 Nov 2026 — As shown on the application portal |
| Age and qualification counted as on | 01 Sept 2026 |
| NATS portal registration | To be announced — Register on NATS before submitting the Canara Bank application. A 100% complete NATS profile is mandatory. |
| Merit list, document verification and local language test | To be announced — Not announced yet |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| All others | ₹500 (incl. intimation charges and GST) |

**Payment modes:** Online only: debit card (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), credit card, internet banking, IMPS, cash card/mobile wallet. Non-refundable.

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Graduate Apprentice Training Seats | 3,500 | Graduation in any discipline (passed 01.01.2023 to 01.09.2026); State-wise seats below |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Nationality | Indian citizen |
| Qualification | Degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government |
| Year of passing | Graduation passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both inclusive); the result must be declared on or before 01.09.2026 |
| Class 12 / Diploma marks | At least 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Fractions are not rounded: 59.99% counts as below 60% |
| Age | 20–28 years as on 01.09.2026 (born 02.09.1998 to 01.09.2006), with relaxation as above |
| NATS registration | Registered on nats.education.gov.in with a 100% complete profile; the NATS enrolment ID is needed in the form |
| Local language | Must know the local language of the chosen State. Exempt from the test if studied in Class 10 or 12; otherwise a test at document verification |
| Not eligible | Anyone who has done or is doing an apprenticeship with Canara Bank or any other organisation, or whose apprenticeship was terminated midway due to their own fault; anyone with one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification; Ex-Servicemen |
| Medical | Must be declared medically fit as per the Bank's requirement |

## Selection Process

1. **State-wise merit list** — Prepared in descending order of Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma marks, using only the data in your online application. Equal percentage: the older candidate ranks higher.
2. **Document verification** — Originals are checked against the application; any discrepancy leads to summary disqualification.
3. **Local language test** — For candidates who did not study the State's local language in Class 10 or 12; held at document verification. Failing it means you will not be engaged.
4. **Medical fitness** — As per the Bank's requirement.
5. **NATS contract** — Selected candidates must accept the digital apprenticeship contract on NATS within the time given. A State-category wise wait list is kept for up to one year from the result, or until the next engagement exercise if that comes earlier.

## Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 State-wise Seats

The 3,500 seats are divided State/UT-wise. You can choose seats in **only one State/UT**, so check your State's numbers and its local language before applying. The PwBD seats (HI, OC, VI, ID) are horizontal: they are counted inside the State's total, not on top of it. The Bank says these numbers are provisional and may change with its actual requirement.

| State / UT | Local language | Total | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | HI | OC | VI | ID |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi/English | **4** | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | **247** | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | **5** | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | **42** | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | **122** | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | **6** | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | **39** | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | **1** | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | **1** | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | **93** | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Goa | Konkani | **25** | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | **89** | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | **114** | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | **23** | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | **16** | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | **74** | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | **581** | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | **240** | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti (Bodhi) | **1** | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | **4** | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | **110** | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | **205** | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | **3** | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | **5** | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | **2** | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nagaland | English | **4** | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Odisha | Odia | **104** | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | **4** | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | **96** | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | **96** | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | **4** | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | **391** | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | **134** | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | **8** | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | **409** | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | **48** | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | **150** | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| **Total** |  | **3,500** | **553** | **226** | **845** | **335** | **1,541** | **32** | **30** | **39** | **24** |

UR = Unreserved. HI = Hearing Impaired, OC = Orthopedically Challenged, VI = Visually Impaired, ID = Intellectual Disability. Source: [Canara Bank advertisement, pages 1–3 (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-graduate-apprentice-advertisement-2026-27-769939a4.pdf).

**District:** in the form you can list all districts of your chosen State in order of preference, but the Bank allots districts as per its need and seat availability, and it can allot a seat in any district of the State you chose.

## Stipend and Training Terms

| Stipend | **₹16,650 per month** (including the Government of India subsidy, if any) |
| --- | --- |
| Paid by the Bank | ₹10,500 per month into your account |
| Government share | ₹6,150 per month, credited directly by DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) |
| Training period | 12 months, in branches selected by the Bank |
| Working hours | The hours of the Bank's clerical staff; overtime only with the Apprenticeship Adviser's approval |
| Leave | 1 casual leave for each completed month, 12 in a year; at most 4 at a time; no other leave. Holidays as observed in your branch |
| Certificate | NATS joint certificate after completing the training |

- The stipend is paid monthly after adjusting any loss of pay. No other allowances or benefits are given.
- Apprentices are not employees of the Bank. PF, ESI and Bonus do not apply, and the Bank has no obligation to offer a regular job after the training.
- Selected candidates get a digital apprenticeship contract on the NATS portal and must accept it within the time given. Training cannot start until the contract is approved on NATS.
- If you do not report on the commencement date, the contract is terminated.

## Photo, Signature, Thumb Impression and Declaration Size

All four uploads are compulsory. Without them, or without a successful fee payment, the application is invalid. Scan at a minimum of 200 dpi in True Colour and save as JPG/JPEG.

| Upload | How to make it | Size (preferred) | File size |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Photograph | Recent passport-style colour photo, light (preferably white) background; no cap, hat or dark glasses | 200 × 230 pixels | 20–50 KB |
| Signature | Sign on white paper with a black ink pen; not in CAPITAL letters | 140 × 60 pixels | 10–20 KB |
| Left thumb impression | On white paper with black or blue ink | 240 × 240 pixels in 200 DPI (3 cm × 3 cm) | 20–50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration | In English, on white paper with black ink, in your own handwriting; not in CAPITAL letters | 800 × 400 pixels in 200 DPI (10 cm × 5 cm) | 50–100 KB |

**Declaration text** (write it exactly, with your name):  
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”

A signature or declaration in capital letters is not accepted. If you have no left thumb, the guidelines say which finger or toe to use instead; name it in the uploaded image. You can bring a photo or signature to the right size with our [photo and signature resizer](https://aijobalert.com/photo-signature-resizer). Official guides: [Guidelines for scanning the Photograph & Signature (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-apprentice-2026-27-photo-signature-guidelines-127a50fe.pdf) · [How to Apply (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-apprentice-2026-27-how-to-apply-81c438ce.pdf).

## Documents for Verification

When called for document verification or engagement, bring the originals and one self-attested photocopy of each. Not producing them means you will not be engaged.

1. Printout of your online application (system generated)
2. Proof of date of birth: birth certificate from the competent authority, or SSLC/Class 10 certificate with date of birth
3. Photo ID: Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving Licence or another statutory photo ID
4. Mark sheets and certificates from SSC (Class 10) onwards, including semester/year-wise mark sheets and the final degree, with proof that your graduation result was declared on or before 01.09.2026
5. EWS: Income and Asset Certificate in the Government of India format
6. SC/ST/OBC: caste certificate in the Government of India format; for OBC, the non-creamy layer certificate must be valid as on the date of the notification
7. PwBD: UDID card and disability certificate from a Medical Board in the Government of India format
8. Any other document supporting your eligibility

If you studied the local language of your chosen State in Class 10 or 12, keep that mark sheet or certificate: it exempts you from the local language test. Merit is based only on what you enter in the online form. Any mismatch found at verification leads to summary disqualification.

## Mistakes to Avoid

- **Only one application.** If you submit more than one, only the latest valid completed application is kept.
- **Name as in your Class 10 marks card.** If your name has changed, use the Gazette notification or marriage certificate.
- **No changes after submission.** Name, category, date of birth, address, mobile, email, State and districts cannot be changed once you click COMPLETE REGISTRATION. Use SAVE AND NEXT to check each page first.
- **Check for the confirmation.** If you do not get the email/SMS with your registration number and password, treat the application as not registered.
- **Do not press Back or Refresh** while paying, as you could be charged twice. If no e-receipt is generated, the payment may have failed: log in again and pay.
- **Keep your email and mobile number active** until the process ends; the Bank corresponds only by email.
- **Do not send the printout** to IBPS or the Bank. Keep it for document verification.
- Ex-Servicemen are not engaged under this scheme. You must disclose any pending criminal case in the form.
- Candidates attend document verification at their own cost. The Bank is not responsible if you rely on information from unauthorised websites, job portals or social media.

## Official Links and Documents

- [Apply on Official Website: Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026-27 application portal (ibpsreg.ibps.in, run by IBPS, linked from canarabank.bank.in)](https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26/)
- [NATS apprenticeship portal: register before applying (nats.education.gov.in, official)](https://nats.education.gov.in/)
- [Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice advertisement FY 2026-27, 25.09.2026 (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-graduate-apprentice-advertisement-2026-27-769939a4.pdf) · [Official copy on canarabank.bank.in](https://canarabank.bank.in/documents/d/guest/apprenticeship-advertisement-2026-27)
- [How to Apply (PDF, from the application portal)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-apprentice-2026-27-how-to-apply-81c438ce.pdf)
- [Important Points (PDF, from the application portal)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-apprentice-2026-27-important-points-2f0d754a.pdf)
- [Guidelines for scanning the Photograph & Signature (PDF, from the application portal)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/canara-bank/canara-bank-apprentice-2026-27-photo-signature-guidelines-127a50fe.pdf)
- [Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice FY 2026-27 notice page (official website)](https://canarabank.bank.in/engagement-of-graduate-apprentices-in-canara-bank-under-apprentices-act-1961-for-fy-2026-27)
- [Canara Bank official website](https://canarabank.bank.in/)
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## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

It was 17 October 2026 (Saturday). Online registration ran from 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026, both days inclusive, with the fee paid online in the same window, and it has closed. The application printout can be taken until 01 November 2026.

### How many seats are there in Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

3,500 Graduate Apprentice seats across every State and UT: SC 553, ST 226, OBC 845, EWS 335 and UR 1,541. Karnataka (581), Uttar Pradesh (409) and Tamil Nadu (391) have the most seats. The Bank says the numbers are provisional.

### What is the age limit for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

20 to 28 years as on 01.09.2026: you must be born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both inclusive). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) 3 years, PwBD 10 years. Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried can apply up to 35 (General/EWS), 38 (OBC) or 40 (SC/ST).

### What is the eligibility for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

A degree in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026, and at least 60% marks in Class 12 or Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). You must be registered on the NATS portal with a 100% complete profile. Those who have done or are doing an apprenticeship, or have one year or more of job or training experience after qualifying, are not eligible.

### Is there an exam for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

The advertisement does not mention a written exam. Selection is a State-wise merit list on Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma marks, followed by document verification, a local language test (if you did not study the language in Class 10 or 12) and medical fitness. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older one ranks higher.

### What is the Canara Bank Apprentice monthly stipend?

₹16,650 per month: the Bank pays ₹10,500 into your account and the Government share of ₹6,150 is credited directly by DBT. No other allowances are paid. The training lasts 12 months, and the Bank does not promise a regular job afterwards.

### What is the application fee?

₹500 (including intimation charges and GST) for all candidates except SC, ST and PwBD, who pay nil. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only by debit card, credit card, internet banking, IMPS, or cash card/mobile wallet.

### Can I still apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?

No. Applications closed on 17 October 2026. Candidates who applied can print their application until 01 November 2026 by logging in with their registration number and password through 'Login for already Registered Candidates'.

### Can I apply for more than one state?

No. You can choose training seats in only one State/UT. Within that State you can list districts in order of preference, but the Bank can allot a seat in any district of the State you chose.

### Is the local language test compulsory?

Only if you did not study the local language of your chosen State in Class 10 or 12. Candidates with a Class 10 or 12 mark sheet or certificate showing that language are exempt. For others the test is held when they are called for document verification, and failing it means you will not be engaged.

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