Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Engagement 2026: 3,500 Seats, Apply by 17 October
Canara Bank · Recruitment
Listing source: canarabank.bank.in
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Important dates
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| Recruitment Board | Canara Bank |
|---|---|
| Post / Exam Name | Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Engagement 2026: 3,500 Seats, Apply by 17 October |
| Notification Type | Recruitment |
| Total Vacancies | 3500 |
| Qualification | 10th pass |
| Pay Scale | Monthly apprenticeship stipend ₹16,650 including government subsidy. This is training, not an employee salary; employee benefits do not apply. |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Start | 2026-10-01 |
| Last Date | 2026-10-17 |
| How to Apply | Register and complete the NATS profile, then apply through Canara Bank Careers using the NATS enrolment ID by 17 October 2026. Fee nil for SC/ST/PwBD and ₹500 for other candidates. |
| Listing Source | canarabank.bank.in |
| Notification PDF | Download official PDF |
Overview
About this notification
Canara Bank invites online applications for 3,500 graduate apprentice training seats for the 2026–27 engagement. The application window is 1–17 October 2026. Candidates must first register on NATS, complete their apprenticeship profile and use the generated enrolment ID when applying through the bank’s recruitment link. A recognized graduation degree in any discipline is required, with graduation completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026. The general age range is 20–28 on 1 September 2026, with notified category relaxations. Training lasts 12 months. The monthly stipend is ₹16,650, including the government subsidy component; apprentices are not employees and do not receive employee benefits. The fee is nil for SC/ST/PwBD candidates and ₹500 for others. State-wise merit is based on Class XII or diploma marks, followed by document verification and any required local-language test. Eligibility also depends on the specified minimum marks and previous training or work-experience restrictions. Candidates should read those conditions before submitting.
Eligibility and process
What to check before applying
Eligibility
Recognized graduation in any discipline completed 1 January 2023–1 September 2026; general age 20–28 as on 1 September 2026, with notified relaxations. Class XII/diploma minimum 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD). Prior apprenticeship and post-qualification work restrictions apply.


