Canara Bank has announced the recruitment for the post of Graduate Apprentice with a total of 3500 vacancies. The last date to apply for these positions is 17-10-2026.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: 3500 Posts, Apply: Overview
| Organization | Canara Bank |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice |
| Advt No | Not specified |
| Total Vacancies | 3500 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Various States/UTs |
| Official Website | www.canarabank.bank.in and https://nats.education.gov.in |
Important Dates
The application process is time-sensitive, and candidates are advised to register early. Below are the important dates related to this recruitment.
| Notification Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Registration on Apprenticeship portal | From 25.09.2026 |
| Opening and Closing Date for Online Registration | 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive) |
| Date of Reckoning for Eligibility | 01.09.2026 (inclusive) |
Application Fee
Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee as detailed below.
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges |
| SC/ ST/ PwBD | NIL |
| All Others | Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges) |
Age Limit
The age limit for candidates is set between a minimum of 20 years and a maximum of 28 years as on 01.09.2026. Age relaxation is provided for certain categories as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Widows, Divorced Women, and Women Legally Separated | Up to 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC, 40 years for SC/ ST |
Vacancy Details
The recruitment includes a total of 3500 vacancies distributed across various states and Union Territories. Below are the details of vacancies by state.
| State/ UT | Local Language | No. of Vacancies |
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi/ English | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi/ Urdu | 122 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/ Punjabi | 6 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | 1 |
| Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi/ Punjabi | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu/ Hindi | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi) | 1 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 3 |
| Meghalaya | English/ Garo/ Khasi | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 4 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ English | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/ Urdu | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali | 150 |
Eligibility and Educational Qualification
Candidates must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India. All eligibility conditions, including age and qualification, are computed as on 01.09.2026.
| Post Name | Qualification |
| Graduate Apprentice | Degree (Graduation) in any discipline |
Salary and Pay Scale
The stipend for Graduate Apprentices is as follows:
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 16,650 (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India) |
| Paid by Canara Bank | Rs. 10,500 per month |
| Government Share | Rs. 6,150 |
Selection Process
The selection process will be based on merit. The details of the selection process are as follows:
- Preparation of a merit list based on marks/ percentage in 12th Std (HSC/ 10+2)/ Diploma Examination.
- Ties are ranked by age in descending order.
- Document verification and local language test conducted during the verification process.
- Final selection is subject to verification of eligibility and application information.
How to Apply
Candidates must apply online through the official website. The steps to apply are listed below:
- Visit the official website of Canara Bank.
- Register on the NATS portal with a complete profile.
- Fill in the online application form for Graduate Apprentice.
- Upload necessary documents as per the requirements.
- Pay the application fee as applicable.
- Submit the application form before the deadline.
- Download the application for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are freshers eligible?
Yes, freshers with a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline are eligible to apply for the Graduate Apprentice positions.
What documents are needed at verification?
Candidates must present original documents for verification during the document verification process.
Can one candidate apply for more than one post?
The notification does not specify restrictions on applying for multiple posts, but candidates should ensure they meet the eligibility criteria for each post.
मुख्य जानकारी हिंदी में
- संस्था: कैनरा बैंक
- पद: ग्रेजुएट अप्रेंटिस
- कुल पद: 3500
- योग्यता: किसी भी विषय में स्नातक डिग्री
- आयु सीमा: 20 से 28 वर्ष
- अंतिम तिथि: 17-10-2026
- आवेदन कैसे करें: ऑनलाइन
