Article Written By: Career & Recruitment Editorial Team
Published Date: September 29, 2026
Source Verification: Official Canara Bank Apprenticeship Advertisement 2026-27
Canara Bank has officially released the recruitment advertisement for the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices across various states and union territories for the financial year 2026–27. Eligible fresh graduates seeking structured operational exposure in public sector banking can submit their applications online starting from October 01, 2026. The registration window closes on October 17, 2026.
This initiative offers practical engagement in banking workflows across pan-India branches, paired with a consolidated monthly stipend managed jointly by Canara Bank and the Government of India via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Below is a complete analytical breakdown of the official notification detailing structural requirements, age relaxations, selection parameters, and step-by-step application procedures.
Canara Bank Recruitment 2026: Overview Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organization | Canara Bank |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
| Total Vacancies | 3,500 Posts (Pan-India) |
| Category | Banking Apprenticeship / Internship |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650/- per month |
| Application Opening Date | October 01, 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | October 17, 2026 |
| Official Portal | canarabank.com / nats.education.gov.in |
Eligibility Criteria
To ensure candidates meet the essential qualifications, Canara Bank enforces strict criteria regarding educational timelines, age brackets, and prior work history.
1. Educational Qualifications
- Degree Requirement: Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
- Passing Timeline: The graduation degree must have been completed/passed between January 01, 2023, and September 01, 2026 (both dates inclusive).
- Ineligibility Clause: Candidates with prior job experience exceeding one year post-graduation or those who have previously completed/are undergoing apprenticeship training under NATS are not eligible.
2. Age Limit (As of 01.09.2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Date of Birth Range: Candidates must be born between September 02, 1998, and September 01, 2006 (both dates inclusive).
Upper Age Relaxations
| Category | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST Candidates | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| PwBD Candidates | 10 Years |
| Widows / Divorced / Legally Separated Women | Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
Stipend Structure & Service Terms
Selected apprentices receive a combined stipend of ₹16,650/- per month:
- Canara Bank Share: ₹10,500/-
- Government Share (DBT): ₹6,150/-
Note on Employment Claims: Apprentices are trainees and NOT regular employees of Canara Bank. Completing the engagement confers no right or claim to regular employment or preference in permanent absorption within the bank. Working hours align with the clerical cadre, and trainees receive 1 Casual Leave per month (up to 12 annually).
Selection Process & Cut-Off Marks
The selection is purely merit-based. No written recruitment examination is conducted by the bank for initial shortlisting.
- Merit Shortlisting: Prepared state-wise based on aggregate percentages obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination.
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: Minimum 60% aggregate in 12th/Diploma.
- SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Minimum 55% aggregate in 12th/Diploma.
- Document Verification: Verification of original academic records, identity proofs, and category certificates.
- Local Language Test: Candidates who have studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th (supported by marksheets) are exempt. Others must qualify for the local language proficiency test during verification.
- Medical Examination: Final seat allocation is subject to meeting medical fitness standards.
State-Wise Vacancy Breakup & Local Languages
| State / UT | Local Language(s) | Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 04 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 247 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 122 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi / Punjabi | 06 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 93] |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 114 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 96] |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 134 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 409 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 150 |
(Other states/UTs hold between 01 and 74 seats as per regional requirements).
Application Fee Structure
- SC / ST / PwBD Categories: Exempted (NIL)
- General / OBC / EWS Categories: ₹500/- (Inclusive of GST)
Step-by-Step Instructions to Apply
- NATS Registration: Visit the official portal
nats.education.gov.inand complete 100% of your candidate profile to obtain a valid Enrollment ID. - Bank Career Page: Navigate to
www.canarabank.comand open the Careers / Recruitment menu. - Notification Review: Download and read the official advertisement PDF carefully.
- Form Submission: Click the online application link, enter your NATS ID, educational details, and personal attributes without error.
- Document Upload: Attach standard passport photographs, signatures, and marksheets according to specified sizing dimensions.
- Fee Payment & Printout: Remit the ₹500 fee (if applicable) using digital banking gateways and print the final confirmation application page for future verification.
Important External Links
Download Official Notification PDF
NATS Portal Application Link
