Canara Bank, a leading public sector commercial bank with over 10,000 branches nationwide, has officially published its recruitment advertisement for the Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.

This nationwide training initiative offers 3,500 Graduate Apprentice seats across states and Union Territories in India. Candidates holding a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university can apply. Selected apprentices will undergo 12 months of on-the-job banking training while earning a competitive monthly stipend of ₹16,650/- per month (combining Canara Bank’s share and Government DBT subsidy).

Importantly, there is no written examination. Selection is conducted purely on merit based on academic scores. Online registrations commence on 01 October 2026 and conclude on 17 October 2026. In this complete guide, Jobtheta.com outlines state-wise seat allocations, age limits, stipend details, and step-by-step application instructions.

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1. Canara Bank Apprentice 2026: Key Overview

Particular	Official Details
Organization	Canara Bank (Head Office: Bengaluru)
Advertisement Title	Engagement of Graduate Apprentices for FY 2026-27
Total Training Seats	3,500 Seats across India
Apprentice Category	Graduate Apprentice (1-Year Training)
Selection Mode	Purely Merit-Based (No Written Examination)
Monthly Stipend	₹16,650/- per month (₹10,500 Bank + ₹6,150 Govt DBT)
Online Application Dates	01 October 2026 to 17 October 2026
Prerequisite Registration	Mandatory registration on NATS 2.0 Portal
Official Portals	canarabank.bank.in & nats.education.gov.in

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2. Important Dates & Recruitment Schedule

Candidates should note the following critical dates for registration and fee payment:

Event Milestone	Scheduled Timeline
Official Notification Released	25 September 2026
NATS Portal Registration	Must be completed before applying on Bank portal
Online Application Start Date	01 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online & Pay Fee	17 October 2026
Document Verification & Language Test	Expected in November 2026
Commencement of 1-Year Training	To be notified by Canara Bank

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3. State-Wise Vacancy & Training Seats Distribution

Candidates can apply for training seats in only one state. Below is the distribution across major states and regions:

State / Union Territory	Local Language Required	Total Seats	UR	OBC	SC	ST	EWS
Karnataka	Kannada	581	235	156	92	40	58
Uttar Pradesh	Hindi / Urdu	409	170	110	85	04	40
Tamil Nadu	Tamil	391	170	105	74	03	39
Andhra Pradesh	Telugu / Urdu	247	101	66	39	17	24
Kerala	Malayalam	240	126	64	24	02	24
Maharashtra	Marathi	205	92	55	20	18	20
West Bengal	Bengali / Nepali	150	61	33	34	07	15
Telangana	Telugu / Urdu	134	55	36	21	09	13
Bihar	Hindi / Urdu	122	58	32	19	01	12
Haryana	Hindi / Punjabi	114	52	30	21	00	11
Madhya Pradesh	Hindi	110	45	16	16	22	11
Odisha	Odia	104	44	12	16	22	10
Punjab	Punjabi / Hindi	96	40	20	27	00	09
Rajasthan	Hindi	96	40	19	16	12	09
Delhi (UT)	Hindi	93	40	25	13	06	09
Gujarat	Gujarati	89	38	24	06	13	08
Jharkhand	Hindi / Santhali	74	32	08	08	19	07
Uttarakhand	Hindi	48	29	06	08	01	04
Assam	Assamese / Bengali / Bodo	42	20	11	02	05	04
Chhattisgarh	Hindi	39	18	02	04	12	03
Goa	Konkani	25	16	04	00	03	02
Other States & UTs Combined	Various Local Languages	91	45	17	10	16	03
Total Seats Across India	All India Total	3,500	1,541	845	553	226	335

(Note: Horizontal reservation of 125 seats is allocated for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) across HI, OC, VI, and ID categories).

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4. Educational Qualifications & Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must fulfill all eligibility parameters as of the reckoning date (01 September 2026):

• Graduation Degree: Must possess a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India.
• Graduation Passing Window: Candidates must have graduated between 01 January 2023 and 01 September 2026 (both days inclusive). Those who passed prior to 2023 are ineligible.
• Academic Marks in 12th / Diploma: Candidates must have scored at least 60% aggregate marks in their 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination (relaxed to 55% for SC, ST, and PwBD candidates). Fractions are ignored (e.g., 59.99% will not be rounded to 60%).
• Local Language Proficiency:
  • If you studied the local language in your 10th or 12th standard mark sheet, you are exempt from any language test.
  • Other candidates must qualify in a local language test conducted during Document Verification.
• Prior Training / Experience Restriction: Candidates with one year or more of post-qualification job experience or who have already completed an apprenticeship elsewhere cannot apply.

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5. Age Limits & Category-Wise Relaxations

Age is calculated as on 01 September 2026:

• Minimum Age: 20 Years
• Maximum Age Limit (General / EWS): 28 Years (Candidates must be born between 02/09/1998 and 01/09/2006).
• Category-Wise Age Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Relaxable by 3 Years (Up to 31 Years)
  • SC / ST Candidates: Relaxable by 5 Years (Up to 33 Years)
  • PwBD Candidates: Relaxable by 10 Years (Up to 38 Years)
  • Widows / Divorced Women: Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), and 40 years (SC/ST).

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6. Monthly Stipend & Training Structure

Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank receive standard compensation under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme:

• Total Consolidated Monthly Stipend:₹16,650/- per month
  • Canara Bank Contribution: ₹10,500/- paid directly to the apprentice’s bank account.
  • Government DBT Share: ₹6,150/- credited directly via Direct Beneficiary Transfer under the Apprenticeship Scheme.
• Training Duration: 12 Months (1 Year).
• Working Hours: Regular branch clerical hours. Overtime is strictly prohibited.
• Leave Entitlement: One Casual Leave (CL) per completed month of training (total 12 CLs per year; maximum 4 can be taken at one time).
• Certification: Apprentices receive a joint NATS-Canara Bank Certificate of Proficiency upon training completion.

Important Note: Apprentices are trainees, not permanent employees. The bank has no obligation to absorb apprentices into regular permanent employment, though the experience adds high value to bank clerk and officer selections.

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7. Selection Process: 100% Merit-Based

There is no written examination or interview:

[Online Registration on NATS & Bank Portal] ➔ [State-Wise Merit List on 12th/Diploma Marks] ➔ [Document Verification & Local Language Check] ➔ [Medical Fitness]

1. Merit List Preparation: State-wise merit lists are compiled in descending order based on marks obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination.
2. Tie-Breaking Rule: If two candidates score identical percentages, priority is awarded to the candidate older in age.
3. Waitlist Provision: Canara Bank maintains a state-category waitlist for one year from the declaration of results to fill non-joining vacancies.

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8. Application Fees & Intimation Charges

Candidate Category	Application Fee / Intimation Charge
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates	NIL (Exempted)
All Other Categories (General, OBC, EWS)	₹500/- (Inclusive of GST)

Payment must be made online using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard), Credit Cards, Net Banking, or UPI.

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9. How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step Guide)

Applying for Canara Bank Apprenticeship requires completing two distinct stages:

Stage 1: Mandatory NATS 2.0 Registration

• Visit the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme portal at nats.education.gov.in.
• Register as a student and complete 100% of your student profile.
• Generate your unique NATS Enrollment ID / Number.

Stage 2: Application on Canara Bank Careers Portal

• Visit canarabank.bank.in between 01 October 2026 and 17 October 2026.
• Go to: Careers ➔ Recruitment ➔ Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank FY 2026-27.
• Click on “Click Here for New Registration” and input your basic details along with your NATS Enrollment ID.
• Fill in your educational percentages (10th, 12th/Diploma, and Graduation).
• Upload your scanned photograph (20KB–50KB), signature (10KB–20KB), left thumb impression (20KB–50KB), and handwritten declaration (50KB–100KB).
• Pay the ₹500/- application fee online (if applicable) and download your completed application printout.

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10. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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11. Official Links & Downloads

Resource	Official Direct Link
Official Notification PDF	Download Official Canara Bank Notification
NATS 2.0 Student Portal	nats.education.gov.in
Canara Bank Careers Section	canarabank.bank.in/careers
Latest Banking Recruitment Updates	Jobtheta.com