Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 – Apply Online for 3500 Graduate Apprentice Seats.

📌 Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Graduate Apprentice Online Form

📝 Short Information

Canara Bank has announced a new engagement opportunity for Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the financial year 2026-27. A total of 3500 Graduate Apprentice training seats are available across different States and Union Territories.

The apprenticeship programme is intended for eligible graduates who meet the prescribed age, qualification and other conditions. Before submitting the application, candidates should complete their registration on the NATS apprenticeship portal and ensure that their profile is fully completed.

The engagement is for apprenticeship training and should not be treated as a regular appointment to the services of Canara Bank. Selected candidates will receive the prescribed monthly stipend during the training period.

📋 Important Dates

💰 Application Fee

The applicable fee is to be paid through the online payment facility provided during the application process. Candidates belonging to the exempted categories should carefully select the correct category while completing the form.

🎂 Age Limit

Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible categories according to the applicable rules and the conditions mentioned in the official apprenticeship notification.

🎯 Total Training Seats: 3500

The training seats are distributed among different States and Union Territories. Candidates should check the state-wise seat distribution and local-language requirement before selecting their preferred state.

💵 Monthly Stipend

Selected Graduate Apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650/- during the apprenticeship training period, subject to the terms and conditions of the notification.

The apprenticeship is a training engagement and does not by itself confer the status of a regular employee of Canara Bank.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Candidates should hold a Degree in Graduation in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

The graduation qualification should have been obtained within the period prescribed in the notification. For the 2026-27 engagement, the qualifying graduation should have been completed between 01 January 2023 and 01 September 2026, both dates inclusive.

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed age requirement, local-language condition, medical fitness requirement and other eligibility conditions applicable to the selected State.

Candidates who have already undergone apprenticeship training or have relevant work experience of one year or more after obtaining the qualifying qualification may not be eligible, subject to the exact conditions of the official notification.

🗣️ Local Language Requirement

Candidates should select a State only after checking the local-language requirement and available training seats for that State.

📝 Selection Process

The selection for the Graduate Apprentice engagement is based on the procedure prescribed by Canara Bank. A written examination is not the primary selection basis mentioned for this apprenticeship engagement.

  • ✔️ Online application submission
  • ✔️ State-wise merit preparation based on qualifying marks
  • ✔️ Document Verification
  • ✔️ Local Language Test, wherever applicable
  • ✔️ Medical Fitness
  • ✔️ Final engagement as Apprentice as per Bank rules

The merit list is prepared on the basis of marks/percentage obtained in the qualifying Class 12/HSC/10+2 or Diploma examination, as prescribed by the Bank.

🏦 Apprenticeship Training Details

The selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for a period of 12 months. Training will be provided at designated Canara Bank branches according to the requirements and availability of seats.

The apprenticeship provides practical exposure to banking-related work and on-the-job training during the engagement period.

Candidates engaged as apprentices will not be treated as regular employees of Canara Bank and will receive benefits only as provided under the apprenticeship terms.

🔧 How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026

  • ✔️ First visit the NATS apprenticeship portal.
  • ✔️ Complete your candidate registration on the NATS portal.
  • ✔️ Make sure your NATS profile is 100% complete and obtain the Enrollment ID.
  • ✔️ Visit the official Canara Bank website and open the Careers/Recruitment section.
  • ✔️ Select the Graduate Apprentice recruitment for FY 2026-27.
  • ✔️ Enter your NATS Enrollment ID and other required information.
  • ✔️ Select the eligible State and provide the required district preferences.
  • ✔️ Upload the photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.
  • ✔️ Pay the application fee if it is applicable to your category.
  • ✔️ Check all entered details carefully before final submission.
  • ✔️ Submit the application and save the final application form and payment receipt.

📄 Documents Required

🔗 Sarkari Exam Result – Important Links

👉 Important Note: Candidates should read the official Canara Bank apprenticeship notification carefully before applying. Eligibility, state-wise seats, local-language conditions, fee requirements and other terms must be checked from the official notification before final submission.