Canara Bank Apprentice – 3500 Posts Recruitment 2026 | Apply Online
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🏦 Canara Bank
Graduate Apprentice
Recruitment Notification 2026 | All India
Table of Contents
- ⚡ At a Glance
- 🎯 Relevance for TNPSC Aspirants
- 📋 Recruitment Overview
- 👥 Vacancy Details
- 🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
- Educational Qualification
- Age Limit
- 💰 Fees & Salary
- Application Fee
- 📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
- 📝 How to Apply
- 🔗 Important Links
- 📑 Additional Details
- ❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- 📚 Prepare for Your Exam
⚡ At a Glance
- VacanciesSee notification
- QualificationDegree (Graduation) in any discipline
- Application FeeSC/ ST/ PwBD: NIL; All Others: Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges)
- Last Date17-10-2026
Canara Bank has released an official recruitment notification for the post of Graduate Apprentice. Candidates who have completed Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university or institution are eligible to apply. The last date to submit the online application is 17-10-2026. Read below for complete details on eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, salary, and how to apply for this Canara Bank recruitment.
🎯 Relevance for TNPSC Aspirants
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📋 Recruitment Overview
OrganizationCanara Bank
Post NameGraduate Apprentice
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Total VacanciesSee notification
SalaryAs Per Norms
Apply Start DateTo Be Announced
Last Date to Apply17-10-2026
Employment TypeRegular / As Per Notification
CategoryBanking
Apply ModeOnline
LocationAll India
👥 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Hindi/ English | 4 |
| Telugu/ Urdu | 247 |
| English | 5 |
| Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo | 42 |
| Hindi/ Urdu | 122 |
| Hindi/ Punjabi | 6 |
| Hindi | 39 |
| Gujarati | 1 |
| Gujarati | 1 |
| Hindi | 93 |
| Konkani | 25 |
| Gujarati | 89 |
| Hindi/ Punjabi | 114 |
| Hindi | 23 |
| Urdu/ Hindi | 16 |
| Hindi/ Santhali | 74 |
| Kannada | 581 |
| Malayalam | 240 |
| Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi) | 1 |
| Malayalam | 4 |
| Hindi | 110 |
| Marathi | 205 |
| Manipuri / English | 3 |
| English/ Garo/ Khasi | 5 |
| Mizo | 2 |
| English | 4 |
| Odia | 104 |
| Tamil | 4 |
| Punjabi/ Hindi | 96 |
| Hindi | 96 |
| Nepali/ English | 4 |
| Tamil | 391 |
| Telugu/ Urdu | 134 |
| Bengali/ Kokborok | 8 |
| Hindi/ Urdu | 409 |
| Hindi | 48 |
| Bengali/ Nepali | 150 |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried | Age concession up to the age of 35 years for General/ EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ ST candidates |
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🎓 Eligibility & Requirements
Educational Qualification
Degree (Graduation) in any discipline
Age Limit
Minimum 20 years, maximum 28 years as on 01.09.2026
Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per government rules.
💰 Fees & Salary
Application Fee
SC/ ST/ PwBD: NIL; All Others: Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges)
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Last Date to Apply | 17-10-2026 |
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the official website at https://www.canarabank.bank.in/ to start your application.
- Navigate to the Recruitment / Career section on the homepage.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link for Graduate Apprentice. Direct Apply Link.
- If you are a new user, click on New Registration to create your account with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in with your credentials and fill out the online application form with accurate personal, educational, and other required details.
- Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee of SC/ ST/ PwBD: NIL; All Others: Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges) through online mode (Net Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card / UPI).
- Review all the details carefully, submit the application, and take a printout for future reference.
🔗 Important Links
📑 Additional Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Head Office | Bengaluru |
| Recruitment Name | Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27 |
| Number Of Training Seats | 3500 (provisional; may vary according to the actual requirement of the Bank) |
| Notification Date | 25.09.2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive) |
| Period Of Apprenticeship Training | 12 Months |
| Stipend | Rs. 16,650 per month (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India) |
| Selection Basis | State-wise merit list based on 12th Std (HSC/ 10+2)/ Diploma marks, followed by document verification |
| Official Websites | www.canarabank.bank.in and https:/ / nats.education.gov.in |
| Event | Date |
| Opening And Closing Date For Online Registration On The Bank’S Website | 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive) |
| State/ Ut | Local Language |
| Andaman And Nicobar Islands (Ut) | Hindi/ English |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/ Urdu |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English |
| Assam | Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo |
| Bihar | Hindi/ Urdu |
| Chandigarh (Ut) | Hindi/ Punjabi |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi |
| Dadra And Nagar Haveli (Ut) | Gujarati |
| Daman And Diu (Ut) | Gujarati |
| Delhi (Ut) | Hindi |
| Goa | Konkani |
| Gujarat | Gujarati |
| Haryana | Hindi/ Punjabi |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi |
| Jammu And Kashmir | Urdu/ Hindi |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/ Santhali |
| Karnataka | Kannada |
| Kerala | Malayalam |
| Ladakh (Ut) | Urdu/ Ladakhi/ Bhoti (Bodhi) |
| Lakshadweep (Ut) | Malayalam |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi |
| Maharashtra | Marathi |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English |
| Meghalaya | English/ Garo/ Khasi |
| Mizoram | Mizo |
| Nagaland | English |
| Odisha | Odia |
| Pondicherry (Ut) | Tamil |
| Punjab | Punjabi/ Hindi |
| Rajasthan | Hindi |
| Sikkim | Nepali/ English |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil |
| Telangana | Telugu/ Urdu |
| Tripura | Bengali/ Kokborok |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/ Urdu |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi |
| West Bengal | Bengali/ Nepali |
| Total | 3500 |
| Graduation Passing Window | Candidates must have passed their Graduation not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive). |
| Test Of Local Language | Candidates who produce a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/ certificate showing they studied the opted local language will not have to take the local language test. For other candidates, the test will be conducted when they are called for Document Verification. Candidates who fail to qualify will not be engaged as apprentices. |
| Physical/ Medical Fitness | Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the requirement of the Bank. |
| Portal Registration | Candidates need a 100% complete profile on https:/ / nats.education.gov.in before applying. |
| Sl. No. | Category |
| 1 | Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe |
| 2 | Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) |
| 3 | Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as defined under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016” |
| 4 | Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried |
| Monthly Stipend | Rs. 16,650 (including subsidy amount, if any, by Govt. of India) |
| Paid By Canara Bank | Rs. 10,500 per month into the apprentice’s account |
| Government Share | Rs. 6,150, credited directly to the apprentice’s bank account through DBT mode as per extant guidelines |
| Deductions | Stipend is paid each month after adjusting loss of pay, if any |
| Other Allowances/ Benefits | Not eligible for any other allowances or benefits |
| Category | Application Fee / Intimation Charges (Non-Refundable) |
| Sc/ St/ Pwbd | NIL |
| All Others | Rs. 500 (incl. intimation charges) |
| Document | Dimensions (preferred) |
| Photograph (4.5Cm X 3.5Cm) | 200 x 230 pixels |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels |
| Left Thumb Impression | 240 x 240 pixels at 200 DPI (3cm x 3cm) |
| Handwritten Declaration | 800 x 400 pixels at 200 DPI (10cm x 5cm) |
| Link Description | Link |
| Official Notification Pdf | Click here |
| Apply Online | Click here |
| Official Website | Click here |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
⚠️ Important Notes:
- Always verify all details from the official notification before applying.
- Do not pay any money to middlemen or agents for government job applications.
- Keep printed copies of all submitted documents and application receipts.
- Check the official website regularly for updates, corrigendum, and corrections.
- Candidates are advised to read the complete official notification PDF carefully before filling out the application form.
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