Canara Bank has released the Graduate Apprentice recruitment notification for FY 2026-27, announcing 3,500 provisional training seats. The online application window runs from 01-10-2026 to 17-10-2026; eligible candidates must register on the NATS portal, meet the specified age and educational cut-offs, and apply through the Bank’s recruitment portal. This article summarises key dates, eligibility, vacancy distribution, stipend, selection process and application instructions with direct links to the official notification and application portal.
Recruitment overview
The engagement is for Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a 12-month apprenticeship period. The engagement is contractual and apprentices are paid a monthly stipend. A total of 3,500 training seats have been announced provisionally across states and Union Territories.
Key facts at a glance
Below are the primary details candidates need to note before applying.
- Organization: Canara Bank (Head Office, Bengaluru)
- Recruitment: Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27
- Number of training seats: 3,500 (provisional)
- Notification date: 25.09.2026
- Online application period: 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive)
- Period of apprenticeship training: 12 months
Important dates
Candidates must track the following schedule and ensure registration on the apprenticeship portal before applying on the Bank website.
- Notification date: 25.09.2026
- Registration on Apprenticeship portal (NATS): Register and complete 100% profile before applying
- Online application window (Canara Bank): 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive)
- Date of reckoning for eligibility (age, qualification, etc.): 01.09.2026
Vacancy distribution
Canara Bank has published state/UT-wise vacancies. Candidates may opt for training seats in only one state and will give district preferences within that state; allotment is need-based and subject to availability.
| State / UT | Local Language | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) | Hindi / English | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu / Urdu | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese / Bengali / Bodo | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi / Urdu | 122 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi / Punjabi | 6 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 39 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | 1 |
| Daman and Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi / Punjabi | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 23 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | Urdu / Hindi | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi / Santhali | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 240 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu / Ladakhi / Bhoti (Bodhi) | 1 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri / English | 3 |
| Meghalaya | English / Garo / Khasi | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 4 |
| Odisha | Odia | 104 |
| Pondicherry (UT) | Tamil | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi / Hindi | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali / English | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu / Urdu | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali / Kokborok | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi / Urdu | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali / Nepali | 150 |
| Total | 3500 |
Eligibility criteria
All eligibility parameters (age, qualification, etc.) are computed as on 01.09.2026. Candidates should ensure they meet all conditions before applying.
Educational qualification
Applicants must have a Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Candidates must have passed Graduation not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
Local language requirement and medical fitness
Candidates who studied the opted local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempt from the local language test. Others will be tested during document verification; failure in the local language test will disqualify engagement. Engagement is subject to medical fitness as per Bank requirements.
Age limit and relaxations
The minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 01.09.2026. Eligible birth dates range from 02.09.1998 to 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive). Age relaxations are permitted as per government rules for reserved categories.
Age relaxation details
Category-wise relaxations specified in the notification are as follows.
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): 10 years
- Widows, divorced women and women legally separated: age concession up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC, and 40 years for SC/ST
Reservation and PwBD details
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD candidates will follow prescribed percentages applicable to the respective States/UTs. PwBD reservation is horizontal and applies to persons with benchmark disabilities (not less than 40% disability) in the categories identified in the notification.
Identified PwBD categories
The post is identified suitable for the PwBD categories listed in the notification, including Visual Impairment (VI), Hearing Impairment (HI), Orthopedically Challenged/Locomotor Disability (OC/LD), Intellectual Disability (ID), and Multiple Disabilities. Candidates must submit a disability certificate issued by a Competent Authority.
Stipend and application fee
Selected apprentices receive a monthly stipend during the apprenticeship; a non-refundable application fee applies to certain categories.
- Monthly stipend: Rs. 16,650 (includes any Government subsidy)
- Paid by Canara Bank: Rs. 10,500 per month
- Government share (DBT): Rs. 6,150 per month
- Application fee: SC/ST/PwBD – NIL; All others – Rs. 500 (including intimation charges)
Selection process
Selection will be merit-based with final engagement subject to document verification, local language test where applicable, and medical fitness.
Merit and minimum marks
State-wise merit lists are prepared in descending order of marks/percentage in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma. Ties are resolved by age (descending). Minimum marks required are 60% for General category and 55% for SC/ST/PwBD; fractions are ignored (for example, 59.99% is treated as below 60%).
Document verification and finalisation
Document verification and local language tests will be conducted as part of the verification process. Any discrepancy may result in disqualification. Final selection is subject to verification of eligibility and application information.
How to apply
Applications are accepted online only. Candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and then apply via Canara Bank’s recruitment link.
Application steps
The main application steps specified in the notification are summarised below.
- Register on the NATS portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) and complete the profile to 100%; note the enrollment number.
- Visit the Canara Bank website: Careers > Recruitment > Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
- Click ‘CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION’ and complete provisional registration; a provisional registration number and password will be generated.
- Enter the NATS enrollment ID, fill all fields, choose one State and district preferences, and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and take a printout of the application and e-receipt.
Document upload specifications and required originals
Applicants must upload specified images in JPG/JPEG format and carry original documents with self-attested photocopies at engagement/verification.
| Document | Preferred Dimensions / Notes | File Size |
|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4.5 cm x 3.5 cm (200 x 230 pixels); recent passport-style, light background | 20 KB to 50 KB |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels; black ink on white paper; CAPITAL LETTERS not accepted | 10 KB to 20 KB |
| Left thumb impression | 240 x 240 pixels at 200 DPI (3 cm x 3 cm); black or blue ink on white paper | 20 KB to 50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration | 800 x 400 pixels at 200 DPI (10 cm x 5 cm); English; own handwriting, not in CAPITAL LETTERS; specified declaration text | 50 KB to 100 KB |
At the time of engagement, candidates must produce originals and self-attested photocopies of the online application printout, proof of date of birth, photo ID, all mark sheets and degree certificates, caste/EWS/PwBD certificates where applicable, UDID (for PwBD), and any other supporting documents.
Other important notes
Additional conditions and clarifications provided in the notification include previous apprenticeship/training and experience restrictions, certificate validity requirements for reserved categories, and that reservation and EWS vacancies are subject to government directives.
Official links
Candidates should read the official notification and apply only through the links below.
- Official Notification PDF: https://www.canarabank.bank.in/documents/d/guest/apprenticeship-advertisement-2026-27
- Apply Online (Canara Bank registration portal): https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26/
- Canara Bank Official Website (Careers): https://www.canarabank.bank.in/
- NATS Apprenticeship Portal: https://nats.education.gov.in
Where to check updates
All updates, including document verification schedules and local language test notifications, will be published only on the Canara Bank website and related official portals; candidates should monitor the Bank’s Careers/Recruitment section for further announcements.
