Canara Bank, a premier Public Sector Bank headquartered in Bengaluru, has officially released the detailed notification for the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Eligible Indian citizens seeking apprenticeship training in the banking sector can submit their online applications between October 1, 2026, and October 17, 2026.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026–27: Recruitment Overview
- Recruitment Organization: Canara Bank
- Post Name: Graduate Apprentice
- Total Vacancies: 3,500 Posts
- Meghalaya Vacancies: 5 Posts (Unreserved: 3, ST: 2)
- Meghalaya Local Languages: English, Garo, Khasi
- Training Duration: 12 Months (1 Year)
- Monthly Stipend: Rs. 16,650/- (Rs. 10,500/- paid by Canara Bank + Rs. 6,150/- Govt DBT share)
- Age Limit: 20 to 28 Years as on September 1, 2026 (Born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006)
- Educational Qualification: Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University (passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026)
- Minimum Marks Required: 60% aggregate in Class 12th/Diploma (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)
- Application Fee: Rs. 500/- for General/OBC/EWS; NIL for SC/ST/PwBD
- Registration Dates: October 1, 2026 to October 17, 2026
- Selection Process: State-wise merit list based on 12th Std / Diploma marks, local language test, and document verification
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State-Wise Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy List
- Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT): 4 Posts (Local Languages: Hindi/English)
- Andhra Pradesh: 247 Posts (Local Languages: Telugu/Urdu)
- Arunachal Pradesh: 5 Posts (Local Language: English)
- Assam: 42 Posts (Local Languages: Assamese/Bengali/Bodo)
- Bihar: 122 Posts (Local Languages: Hindi/Urdu)
- Chandigarh (UT): 6 Posts (Local Languages: Hindi/Punjabi)
- Chhattisgarh: 39 Posts (Local Language: Hindi)
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT): 1 Post (Local Language: Gujarati)
- Daman and Diu (UT): 1 Post (Local Language: Gujarati)
- Delhi (UT): 93 Posts (Local Language: Hindi)
- Goa: 25 Posts (Local Language: Konkani)
- Gujarat: 89 Posts (Local Language: Gujarati)
- Haryana: 114 Posts (Local Languages: Hindi/Punjabi)
- Himachal Pradesh: 23 Posts (Local Language: Hindi)
- Jammu and Kashmir: 16 Posts (Local Languages: Urdu/Hindi)
- Jharkhand: 74 Posts (Local Languages: Hindi/Santhali)
- Karnataka: 581 Posts (Local Language: Kannada)
- Kerala: 240 Posts (Local Language: Malayalam)
- Ladakh (UT): 1 Post (Local Languages: Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti)
- Lakshadweep (UT): 4 Posts (Local Language: Malayalam)
- Madhya Pradesh: 110 Posts (Local Language: Hindi)
- Maharashtra: 205 Posts (Local Language: Marathi)
- Manipur: 3 Posts (Local Languages: Manipuri/English)
- Meghalaya: 5 Posts (Local Languages: English/Garo/Khasi)
- Mizoram: 2 Posts (Local Language: Mizo)
- Nagaland: 4 Posts (Local Language: English)
- Odisha: 104 Posts (Local Language: Odia)
- Pondicherry (UT): 4 Posts (Local Language: Tamil)
- Punjab: 96 Posts (Local Languages: Punjabi/Hindi)
- Rajasthan: 96 Posts (Local Language: Hindi)
- Sikkim: 4 Posts (Local Languages: Nepali/English)
- Tamil Nadu: 391 Posts (Local Language: Tamil)
- Telangana: 134 Posts (Local Languages: Telugu/Urdu)
- Tripura: 8 Posts (Local Languages: Bengali/Kokborok)
- Uttar Pradesh: 409 Posts (Local Languages: Hindi/Urdu)
- Uttarakhand: 48 Posts (Local Language: Hindi)
- West Bengal: 150 Posts (Local Languages: Bengali/Nepali)
How to Apply Step-by-Step
Step 1: NATS Portal Registration
- Visit the NATS Portal at https://nats.education.gov.in/ before applying on the Bank portal.
- Complete your profile up to 100% to generate your NATS Enrollment Number. Only candidates with a 100% complete profile are eligible.
Step 2: Canara Bank Online Application
- Go to the Canara Bank Official Website (https://www.canarabank.bank.in/) and navigate to Careers -> Recruitment -> Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Click on "CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION" and enter your basic details along with your NATS Enrollment ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
- Upload the required scanned documents: Passport Photograph (20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG), Signature in black ink (10–20 KB, JPG/JPEG), Left Thumb Impression (20–50 KB, JPG/JPEG), and Handwritten Declaration in English (50–100 KB, JPG/JPEG).
- Fill in all educational, personal, and category details carefully, preview the application, and click on "COMPLETE REGISTRATION".
- Pay the required application fee online using a Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, or UPI (if applicable).
- Save and print the final submitted online application form and e-receipt for future document verification.
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