Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026 — 3,500 Seats | ₹16,650 Stipend, No Written Exam | Apply 1–17 October
Canara Bank is engaging 3,500 Graduate Apprentices across States and UTs for FY 2026-27, with a stipend of ₹16,650 per month for 12 months. Graduates aged 20–28 who completed their degree between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026 and have a complete NATS profile can apply online from 1 to 17 October 2026; selection is on 12th/Diploma marks with no written exam.
3,500
Total Posts
Stipend: ₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 bank + ₹6,150 Government of India DBT) for 12 months
Salary
20–28
Age (yrs)
All India (State/UT-wise seats)
Location
Timeline
27 Sept 2026
Approximate, per sources
1 Oct 2026
17 Oct 2026
Canara Bank Apprentice 2026 Notified — 3,500 Seats, Apply from 1 October
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About This Notification
Canara Bank has notified 3,500 Graduate Apprentice seats under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27, spread across States and Union Territories. The training lasts 12 months.
Key points
- Applications: 1 – 17 October 2026, on canarabank.bank.in
- Stipend: ₹16,650 per month (₹10,500 from the bank + ₹6,150 from Government of India via DBT)
- No written exam — merit list based on 12th/Diploma percentage
- Document verification, local language test and medical examination follow shortlisting
- NATS portal registration with a 100% complete profile is mandatory
Important
This is an apprenticeship, not a permanent bank job. Apprentices are not treated as regular employees, do not get employee benefits, and have no guarantee of a permanent job after training.
State-wise seat distribution is in the official notification.
Key Details
Organization
Canara Bank
Department
Public Sector Bank — Apprentices Act, 1961
Exam Name
Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under the Apprentices Act, 1961 — FY 2026-27
Total Posts
3,500
Job Location
All India (State/UT-wise seats)
Selection Process
Merit list on 12th/Diploma marks → Document Verification → Local Language Test → Medical Examination
Official Website
https://www.canarabank.bank.in
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline, completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026
Age Limit
20–28 years; relaxation for reserved categories as per rules
NATS Registration
Registration on the NATS portal with a 100% complete profile is mandatory before applying
Local Language
Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT applied for; tested before engagement
Not Eligible
Candidates who have already done apprenticeship training or have 1 year or more of work experience after graduation
Educational Qualification
- Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university
- Degree must have been completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026
- Proficiency in the local language of the State/UT applied for
- Not eligible: candidates who have already done apprenticeship training, or have one year or more of work experience after graduation
Age Limit
General Category: 20–28 years
Age: 20–28 years, as on the eligibility date in the notification. Upper age relaxation for SC/ST, OBC, PwBD and other categories as per Government of India rules.
Important Dates
Notification Released
27 Sept 2026
Approximate, per sources
Application Start
1 Oct 2026
Application End
17 Oct 2026
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ✓Notification Released | 27 Sept 2026 | Approximate, per sources |
| NEXTApplication Start | 1 Oct 2026 | — |
| Application End | 17 Oct 2026 | — |
Vacancy Breakup — Total: 3,500
Graduate Apprentice (FY 2026-27)
3,500Pay Scale: Stipend ₹16,650 per month
| Post Name | Total | GEN | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | PH | Female | Pay Scale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate Apprentice (FY 2026-27) | 3,500 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Stipend ₹16,650 per month |
Application Fee
Payment Mode: Online (Internet Banking / Credit Card / Debit Card)
Application/intimation charges as per the official notification; payable online on the Canara Bank portal
Merit List — Exam Pattern
Based on percentage of marks in 12th / Diploma
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based on percentage of marks in 12th / Diploma | — | — | — | No | online |
No written exam
Document Verification & Local Language Test — Exam Pattern
Verification of documents and test of the State/UT's local language
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verification of documents and test of the State/UT's local language | — | — | — | No | offline |
Medical Examination — Exam Pattern
Medical fitness
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical fitness | — | — | — | No | offline |
Step 1: Complete Your NATS Profile Now
Register on nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile to 100%. Note your NATS Enrollment ID.
Step 2: Check Your Eligibility
Confirm your degree was completed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026, you are 20–28, and you know the local language of your chosen State/UT.
Step 3: Apply Between 1 and 17 October
On canarabank.bank.in, open 'Engagement of Graduate Apprentice in Canara Bank under Apprenticeship Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27', fill the form and pay the charges.
Step 4: Prepare for the Language Test
Selection is on 12th/Diploma marks, but you must clear the local language test and document verification.
Latest Updates
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Graduate Apprentice seats for FY 2026-27 with ₹16,650 monthly stipend; no written exam. Applications 1–17 October 2026.
Canara Bank CareersCanara Bank Apprentice 2026 — Key Highlights
- Seats: 3,500 (FY 2026-27)
- Apply: 1 – 17 October 2026
- Stipend: ₹16,650/month for 12 months
- Eligible: graduates of 2023–2026, age 20–28
- Selection: 12th/Diploma merit → DV → Local Language Test → Medical
- No written exam
- NATS profile mandatory
Apprenticeship, Not a Bank Job
Selected candidates get one year of on-the-job training and a stipend. They are not regular employees of Canara Bank, get no employee benefits, and have no guarantee of permanent employment after the training ends.
