Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 3,500 Posts
Canara Bank has invited online applications for the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the Financial Year 2026-27. The 12-month training carries a monthly stipend of ₹16,650. The online application window is 01 October to 17 October 2026 — tomorrow is the last date. A mandatory first step: candidates must register on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% complete profile before applying on the Canara Bank website.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 – Key Highlights
| Organization | Canara Bank |
| Post Name | Graduate Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961) |
| Total Training Seats | 3,500 (across States and UTs) |
| Training Duration | 12 months |
| Monthly Stipend | ₹16,650/- |
| Apply Online Start Date | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply & Pay Fee | 17 October 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online only – NATS registration first, then canarabank.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Notification Release | 25 September 2026 |
| NATS Portal Registration | Mandatory before submitting the bank application |
| Online Application Begin | 01 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 17 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 17 October 2026 |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 01 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- |
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| Payment Mode | Online |
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats have been announced across States and Union Territories (including Karnataka 581, Uttar Pradesh 409, Tamil Nadu 391, Andhra Pradesh 247, Kerala 240 and Maharashtra 205). Candidates may apply for apprenticeship seats in only one state and can give district preferences as applicable.
Eligibility Criteria
- A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government.
- Graduation must have been completed not earlier than 01 January 2023 and not later than 01 September 2026 (both dates inclusive).
- NATS registration is mandatory: candidates must be registered on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% complete profile before submitting the bank application.
- Must be proficient in the local language of the state applied for.
Age Limit (as on 01 September 2026)
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years (born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006)
- Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, PwBD +10 years, as per government rules.
Selection Process
- State-wise Merit List – based on marks/percentage in Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination. Minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). There is no written examination.
- Document Verification and Local Language Test (exempt if the candidate’s Class 10 or 12 marksheet shows the state’s language).
- Medical Fitness check.
How to Apply
- Step 1 – NATS registration (mandatory first): register on nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile to 100%.
- Step 2 – Bank application: visit the official Canara Bank website canarabank.bank.in and open the Graduate Apprentice 2026 application link.
- Select one state and give district preferences as applicable.
- Fill the online form, upload the photograph, signature and documents in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) before 17 October 2026 and submit the form.
- Save and print the final application for future reference.
Important Links
| NATS Registration (mandatory first step) | nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply Online (Canara Bank) | canarabank.bank.in |
| Official Website | canarabank.bank.in |
FAQs
Q. Is there a written exam for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026?
A. No. Selection is through a state-wise merit list based on Class 12 or Diploma marks, followed by document verification, a local language test and medical fitness.
Q. Is NATS registration really mandatory?
A. Yes. Only candidates with a 100% complete profile on nats.education.gov.in are eligible to apply on the Canara Bank website.
Q. What is the stipend during training?
A. ₹16,650 per month for the 12-month training period.
Q. Can I apply for more than one state?
A. No. Candidates can apply for apprenticeship seats in only one state.
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