Canara Bank Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27 – Apply Online for 3500 Vacancies

Canara Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank with Head Office in Bengaluru and global presence with over 10,000 branches, has released an official notification for the Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. Eligible Indian citizens are invited to apply online for 3500 Apprenticeship Training Seats across various States/UTs.

Registration on NATS Portal Before applying for Apprenticeship

Online Registration Starts 01.10.2026

Online Registration Closes 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive)

Note: Candidates must register on the Apprenticeship Portal https://nats.education.gov.in before applying. Only candidates with 100% complete profile on the NATS portal are eligible to apply.

Age Limit (as on 01.09.2026)

Minimum: 20 years

Maximum: 28 years

Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive).

Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Govt. of India.

Graduation must have been passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).

Monthly Stipend: ₹16,650/- (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India)

Canara Bank will pay ₹10,500/- monthly into the apprentice's account.

Government share of ₹6,150/- will be credited directly via DBT mode.

Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances/benefits.

Period of Training 12 Months

Place of Training Select branches as per course/curriculum

Profile Apprentice (NOT an employee of the Bank)

Hours of Work As applicable to clerical cadre

Leave 1 Casual Leave per month (max 12 per year); max 4 at a time

Holidays As observed in the Bank

Contract Digital apprenticeship contract through NATS portal.

 Important: After completion of training, the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment. Apprentices will be relieved from the training area.

Merit List will be prepared State-wise in descending order based on marks/percentage obtained in 12th Std (HSC/10+2)/ Diploma Examination.

In case of a tie, candidates will be ranked by age in descending order.

Minimum Qualifying Marks: 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates).

Document Verification and Local Language Test will be conducted.

Medical Fitness as per Bank requirements.

CGPA/OGPA must be converted to percentage and indicated in the online application. A certificate from the appropriate authority is required.

Register on NATS Portal: Visit https://nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile (100% completion required).

Apply on Bank's Website: Visit www.canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.

Online Registration: 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026.

Upload Documents: Photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), Signature, Left Thumb Impression, Handwritten Declaration.

Pay Fees: Online mode only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets).

Take Printout: Save the e-receipt and online application form for future reference.

Valid system-generated printout of online application.

Proof of Date of Birth (Birth Certificate / SSLC/Std. X Certificate).

Photo ID (Passport/Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID/Driving License).

Mark Sheets/Certificates from SSC onwards to highest examination

Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS)

Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC with non-creamy layer clause)

Unique Disability ID (UDID) card and Disability Certificate (for PwBD).

Any other relevant documents.

NATS Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in

Canara Bank Official Website: www.canarabank.bank.in

Canara Bank Graduate Apprentices Recruitment 2026-27