Canara Bank has released the notification for the Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. A total of 3,500 apprenticeship training seats are available across all states and union territories. Online applications are open from 1 October to 17 October 2026.
The best part: there is no written exam. Candidates are selected on the basis of their Class 12 (or Diploma) marks, followed by document verification, a local language test and a medical check. Graduates who passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 and are 20 to 28 years old can apply. Selected apprentices get a monthly stipend of ₹16,650 for 12 months.
Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 — Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Canara Bank (Public Sector Bank) |
| Programme | Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — FY 2026-27 |
| Total training seats | 3,500 |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026) |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years (as on 1 September 2026) |
| Stipend | ₹16,650 per month |
| Training period | 12 months |
| Selection | Merit on Class 12 / Diploma marks — no written exam |
| Application | Online — register on the NATS portal first, then apply on Canara Bank’s website |
| Official website | canarabank.bank.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification dated | 25 September 2026 |
| NATS portal registration | Before applying (if not registered earlier) |
| Online application starts | 1 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 17 October 2026 |
| Date for checking eligibility (age, qualification) | 1 September 2026 |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| SC / ST / PwBD | Nil |
| All others (General, OBC, EWS) | ₹500 |
Pay online by debit card, credit card, net banking, IMPS, cash cards or mobile wallets. The fee is non-refundable.
Stipend and Training
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Total monthly stipend | ₹16,650 |
| Paid by Canara Bank | ₹10,500 per month into the apprentice’s account |
| Paid by Government of India (DBT) | ₹6,150 per month, credited directly |
| Training period | 12 months at selected branches |
| Working hours | Same as the bank’s clerical staff |
| Leave | 1 casual leave per completed month (12 a year, up to 4 at a time) |
| Certificate | NATS joint certificate on completion |
Note: apprentices are not employees of Canara Bank. They do not get PF, ESI, bonus or other employee benefits, and the bank has no obligation to offer a permanent job after training. Still, a year of banking experience helps a lot when preparing for IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO and SBI exams.
Seat Details
Category-wise Total
| Category | Seats |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,541 |
| OBC | 845 |
| SC | 553 |
| EWS | 335 |
| ST | 226 |
| Total | 3,500 |
PwBD reservation is horizontal (within the totals): HI 32, OC 30, VI 39 and ID 24 seats.
State-wise Seats and Local Language
The most seats are in Karnataka (581), Uttar Pradesh (409), Tamil Nadu (391), Andhra Pradesh (247), Kerala (240). Uttarakhand has 48 seats (SC 8, ST 1, OBC 6, EWS 4, UR 29), and the local language is Hindi.
| State / UT | Local language | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar (UT) | Hindi/English | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Andhra Pradesh | Telugu/Urdu | 39 | 17 | 66 | 24 | 101 | 247 |
| Arunachal Pradesh | English | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 2 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 42 |
| Bihar | Hindi/Urdu | 19 | 1 | 32 | 12 | 58 | 122 |
| Chandigarh (UT) | Hindi/Punjabi | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| Chhattisgarh | Hindi | 4 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 39 |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli (UT) | Gujarati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Daman & Diu (UT) | Gujarati | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Delhi (UT) | Hindi | 13 | 6 | 25 | 9 | 40 | 93 |
| Goa | Konkani | 0 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 25 |
| Gujarat | Gujarati | 6 | 13 | 24 | 8 | 38 | 89 |
| Haryana | Hindi/Punjabi | 21 | 0 | 30 | 11 | 52 | 114 |
| Himachal Pradesh | Hindi | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 12 | 23 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Urdu/Hindi | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 16 |
| Jharkhand | Hindi/Santhali | 8 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 74 |
| Karnataka | Kannada | 92 | 40 | 156 | 58 | 235 | 581 |
| Kerala | Malayalam | 24 | 2 | 64 | 24 | 126 | 240 |
| Ladakh (UT) | Urdu/Ladakhi/Bhoti | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Lakshadweep (UT) | Malayalam | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Madhya Pradesh | Hindi | 16 | 22 | 16 | 11 | 45 | 110 |
| Maharashtra | Marathi | 20 | 18 | 55 | 20 | 92 | 205 |
| Manipur | Manipuri/English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Mizoram | Mizo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Nagaland | English | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Odisha | Odia | 16 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 44 | 104 |
| Puducherry (UT) | Tamil | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
| Punjab | Punjabi/Hindi | 27 | 0 | 20 | 9 | 40 | 96 |
| Rajasthan | Hindi | 16 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 40 | 96 |
| Sikkim | Nepali/English | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Tamil Nadu | Tamil | 74 | 3 | 105 | 39 | 170 | 391 |
| Telangana | Telugu/Urdu | 21 | 9 | 36 | 13 | 55 | 134 |
| Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 |
| Uttar Pradesh | Hindi/Urdu | 85 | 4 | 110 | 40 | 170 | 409 |
| Uttarakhand | Hindi | 8 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 29 | 48 |
| West Bengal | Bengali/Nepali | 34 | 7 | 33 | 15 | 61 | 150 |
| Total | 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1,541 | 3,500 |
Candidates can apply for only one state and give a preference order of districts within it. The bank may allot any district of the chosen state. Seat numbers are provisional and may change.
Eligibility Criteria (as on 1 September 2026)
Educational Qualification
- A degree (graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification.
- Graduation must have been passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 (both dates included). Older graduates are not eligible.
Age Limit
Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years — born between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2006 (both dates included).
| Category | Upper age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | 10 years |
| Widows, divorced or legally separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 years (Gen/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Who Cannot Apply
- Anyone who has already done (or is doing) apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act with Canara Bank or any other organisation, or whose apprenticeship was terminated due to their own fault.
- Candidates with one year or more of training or job experience after graduation.
- Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen (no reservation or engagement for them in this programme).
Local Language
Candidates must know the local language of the state they choose. Those who studied that language in Class 10 or 12 (with mark sheet as proof) are exempt; others take a local language test at document verification. Failing it means no engagement.
Selection Process — No Written Exam
- State-wise merit list based on the percentage of marks in Class 12 (HSC/10+2) or Diploma.
- Minimum marks: 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Fractions are ignored — 59.99% counts as below 60%.
- If two candidates have the same percentage, the older candidate ranks higher.
- Document verification and local language test.
- Medical fitness as per the bank’s requirements.
- Selected candidates receive a digital apprenticeship contract on the NATS portal, which must be accepted within the given time.
A state- and category-wise wait list is kept for one year. Because merit depends only on Class 12 marks, enter your percentage carefully — any mismatch at document verification leads to disqualification.
How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice 2026
- Register on the NATS portal at nats.education.gov.in and make your profile 100% complete. Note your NATS enrolment ID.
- Go to canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27”.
- Click “Click here for New Registration”, fill in your details and note the registration number and password.
- Enter your NATS enrolment ID, choose your state and district preferences, and fill in your Class 12/Diploma percentage.
- Upload the scanned documents (sizes below).
- Pay the fee (₹500, nil for SC/ST/PwBD) and submit by 17 October 2026.
- Print the application form and e-receipt.
Name, category, date of birth, state and district choices cannot be changed after submission. Only the latest complete application is kept if you apply more than once.
Documents to Upload
| Document | Format and size |
|---|---|
| Photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, colour, light background) | JPG/JPEG, 200 × 230 pixels, 20–50 KB |
| Signature (black ink on white paper, not in capital letters) | JPG/JPEG, 140 × 60 pixels, 10–20 KB |
| Left thumb impression (black or blue ink) | JPG/JPEG, 240 × 240 pixels, 20–50 KB |
| Hand-written declaration (in English, not in capital letters) | JPG/JPEG, 800 × 400 pixels, 50–100 KB |
Declaration text: “I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
Documents Needed at Engagement
- Printout of the online application
- Proof of date of birth (birth certificate or Class 10 certificate)
- Photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, voter ID or driving licence)
- Mark sheets and certificates from Class 10 to graduation (all semesters/years) with proof that the result was declared by the cut-off date
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL) or EWS income and asset certificate in the Government of India format, if applicable
- UDID card and disability certificate for PwBD candidates
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| NATS apprenticeship portal (register first) | nats.education.gov.in |
| Apply online / official notification | canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment |
| IBPS Clerk 2026 — 11,403 posts, admit card | Read our post |
Always read the official notification before applying. UttarakhandJobs.in is an independent information portal and is not affiliated with Canara Bank.