Short Detail:
Canara Bank has announced Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 for 3,500 training seats. Graduates can apply from 01/10/2026 to 17/10/2026. Complete your NATS profile first. The bank will prepare state-wise merit lists using 12th or diploma marks. There is no written test. Please check the age rules, language, stipend and seats before choosing a State or UT. Read the notification carefully before submitting the online form.
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Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026
Notification Date: 25/09/2026
Important Dates
- Notification Date: 25/09/2026
- Application Start Date: 01/10/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 17/10/2026
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 17/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: N/A
- Merit List Date: Notify soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / PwBD: ₹0/-
- Pay online by card, net banking, IMPS or mobile wallet.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/09/2026
- Min Age: 20 Years
- Max Age: 28 Years
- Date of birth: 02/09/1998 to 01/09/2006, both included.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years | 33 years |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years | 31 years |
| PwBD | 10 years | 38 years |
| Widowed / divorced / legally separated women, not remarried | General/EWS: 35; OBC: 38; SC/ST: 40 | 35 / 38 / 40 years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 3,500
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| UR | 1,541 |
| OBC | 845 |
| SC | 553 |
| EWS | 335 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,500 |
Eligibility Details
- A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- The graduation result must out between 01/01/2023 and 01/09/2026, including both dates.
- Candidates who have taken or are taking apprenticeship training in any organisation cannot apply.
- Candidates with one year or more of work experience after graduation cannot apply.
- NATS registration with a 100% complete profile is required before applying.
Canara Bank State-Wise Graduate Apprentice Seats and Local Languages
| State / UT | Local Language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Hindi / English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 122 |
| Chandigarh | Hindi / Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 39 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli | Gujarati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daman & Diu | Gujarati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi | Hindi | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 240 |
| Ladakh | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep | Malayalam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Odisha | Odia | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 104 |
| Pondicherry | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 150 |
| GRAND TOTAL | — | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1541 | 3500 |
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice: Stipend Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Monthly stipend | ₹16,650 |
| Bank share | ₹10,500 per month |
| Government DBT share | ₹6,150 per month |
| Training | 12 months |
| Casual leave | One per completed month; maximum 12 yearly and 4 at a time |
Apprentices are trainees, not regular bank employees. Regular allowances, bonus, PF and ESI do not apply. Working hours follow the clerical cadre; overtime needs special approval.
Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| NATS Registration | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
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| Latest Update | Sarkari Result |
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026: Selection Procedure
| Stage | Rule |
|---|---|
| Written exam | No bank entrance test |
| State-wise merit | 12th or diploma aggregate percentage, highest first |
| Minimum 12th / diploma marks | General/OBC/EWS: 60%; SC/ST/PwBD: 55% |
| Tie on marks | Older candidate ranks higher |
| Local language | 10th or 12th language proof, or qualify test at document verification |
| Final checks | Original documents and medical fitness |
Marks are not rounded up: 59.99% does not meet a 60% requirement. Candidates without school-level proof of the State’s local language must pass the language test.
How to Apply Online
- Register on the NATS portal and finish the profile to 100%.
- Use the bank application link from 01/10/2026 to 17/10/2026.
- Check the State or UT and its local language before filling the form.
- Enter the required details, pay the fee if applicable and save a copy of the submitted form.
Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026: Important Questions
What is the last date for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Applications close on 17 October 2026. The form opens on 1 October. Candidates should complete their NATS profile before applying.
How many seats are in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There are 3,500 training seats. The state-wise table shows category seats and the local language of each State or UT.
Who can apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Graduates in any discipline may apply if they passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026. Prior apprenticeship or one year of work after graduation makes a candidate ineligible.
What is the age limit for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The basic age range is 20 to 28 years on 1 September 2026. Eligible reserved categories receive upper age relaxation.
Is there an exam for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
There is no written bank test. State-wise merit uses 12th or diploma percentage. Document checks, local language rules and medical fitness also apply.
What is the stipend in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
The monthly stipend is ₹16,650 for 12 months. The bank pays ₹10,500, and the government’s DBT share is ₹6,150.
What is the fee for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
General, OBC and EWS candidates pay ₹500 online. SC, ST and PwBD candidates have no application fee.