Canara Bank has released the Graduate Apprentice recruitment notification for 2026, offering 3,500 provisional training seats across states and Union Territories; online applications are open from 01-10-2026 to 17-10-2026, and eligible candidates with a Degree passed between 01-01-2023 and 01-09-2026 should register on the apprenticeship portal and apply through the Bank’s application portal.
Overview of the recruitment
The engagement is under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27 and is intended for Graduate Apprentices for a 12-month period. The notification was published on 25.09.2026 and the total number of training seats is 3,500 (provisional and subject to change).
Important dates
Applicants must note key dates and complete prerequisite registrations before applying.
- Notification date: 25.09.2026
- Online application window: 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive)
- Date of reckoning for eligibility (age, qualification, etc.): 01.09.2026
Vacancy distribution
The recruitment provides state-wise training seats; candidates may opt for training in only one state and can indicate district preferences within the chosen state.
| 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
Candidates must meet educational and age requirements as on 01.09.2026 and should ensure their NATS profile is complete before applying.
- Educational qualification: Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.
- Graduation passing window: Passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
- Age limit: Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01.09.2026. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006.
- Age relaxations: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) — 3 years; Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) — 10 years; specific concessions for widows/divorced/separated women as stated in the notification.
- Local language requirement: Candidates who studied the opted local language in 10th or 12th standard are exempt from the local language test; others must pass the local language test during document verification.
Selection process and stipend
Selection is merit-based with state-wise merit lists and additional verification steps; apprentices receive a monthly stipend during training.
- Selection basis: State-wise merit list prepared in descending order of marks/percentage in the 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination. Ties are resolved by age in descending order.
- Minimum marks: 60% in 12th Std/Diploma for General; 55% for SC/ST/PwBD (fractions ignored).
- Document verification and local language test: Original documents will be verified; failure to produce required documents or qualify the language test will lead to disqualification.
- Stipend: Rs. 16,650 per month (including any Government of India subsidy). Canara Bank pays Rs. 10,500 per month and the Government share of Rs. 6,150 is credited via DBT as per extant guidelines. Apprentices are not eligible for other allowances or benefits.
Application fee and payment
The application fee is non-refundable and payable online; fee exemptions apply for certain categories.
- SC / ST / PwBD: Nil
- All others: Rs. 500 (including intimation charges)
- Payment modes: Debit/Credit cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards or Mobile Wallets. An e-receipt is generated after a successful transaction.
How to apply
Applications are accepted only online; candidates must first complete the apprenticeship portal registration and then apply via the Bank’s application portal.
- Register on the NATS portal and complete the profile to 100% before applying: https://nats.education.gov.in
- Download and read the official notification PDF: https://www.canarabank.bank.in/documents/d/guest/apprenticeship-advertisement-2026-27
- Apply online via the Bank’s application portal: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26/
- Also check the Bank’s official website for updates: https://www.canarabank.bank.in/
Application steps
Follow these steps after completing NATS registration to submit the online application.
- Visit the Canara Bank careers/recruitment section and choose the relevant link for Graduate Apprentices.
- Click for new registration and note the provisional registration number and password sent by email/SMS.
- Enter the NATS enrolment ID, complete all application fields, select one State and district preferences, and upload required documents and images.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable), submit the form, and keep a printout of the application and e-receipt. Only one application should be submitted; if multiple are submitted, the latest valid completed application will be considered.
Documents and upload specifications
Candidates must upload specified documents in the prescribed dimensions and formats and produce originals at the time of engagement.
| Document | Dimensions (preferred) | File Size | Other Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph | 4.5cm x 3.5cm (200 x 230 pixels) | 20 KB to 50 KB | Recent colour passport-style photo on a light background; caps, hats and dark glasses not accepted |
| Signature | 140 x 60 pixels | 10 KB to 20 KB | Black ink on white paper; CAPITAL LETTERS not accepted |
| Left thumb impression | 240 x 240 pixels at 200 DPI (3cm x 3cm) | 20 KB to 50 KB | jpg/jpeg; black or blue ink on white paper; alternatives allowed if left thumb not available |
| Handwritten declaration | 800 x 400 pixels at 200 DPI (10cm x 5cm) | 50 KB to 100 KB | jpg/jpeg; English; black ink; own handwriting; not in CAPITAL LETTERS. Declaration text to be uploaded as specified in the notification. |
Documents to be produced at engagement
Selected candidates must produce original documents with self-attested photocopies at the time of joining; failure to do so may prevent engagement.
- System-generated printout of the online application.
- Proof of date of birth (Birth Certificate or Std. X/SSLC certificate).
- Photo ID (Passport, Aadhaar, PAN, Voter ID, Driving License, etc.).
- Mark sheets/certificates from SSC onwards to the highest qualification, including semester/year-wise mark sheets and final degree.
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC) in prescribed format where applicable; OBC certificate must show the non-creamy layer clause.
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates in the prescribed format.
- UDID card and Disability Certificate for PwBD candidates, issued by a Competent Authority in the prescribed format.
Reservation and PwBD details
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD is as per Government guidelines and state-wise percentages; PwBD reservation is horizontal and applicable only to persons with benchmark disabilities (40% or more), subject to verification.
Important links
Candidates should use the official links below for notification, registration and application.
- Official notification PDF: https://www.canarabank.bank.in/documents/d/guest/apprenticeship-advertisement-2026-27
- Apply online: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26/
- Canara Bank official website: https://www.canarabank.bank.in/
- NATS apprenticeship portal (registration required): https://nats.education.gov.in
