Canara Bank Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,500 Apprentice Posts | Eligibility, Stipend & Last Date

Canara Bank Recruitment 2026: Canara Bank has released the job notification regarding filling of Apprentice Job Vacancies. The Government organization invites Online application from eligible candidates have required qualifications. These 3500 Apprentice Posts are Across India. The eligible candidates can apply for the post through Online from 01.10.2026 to 17.10.2026.

Canara Bank Recruitment 2026 - Highlights

• Organization Name : Canara Bank
• Post Name : Apprentice
• Job Type : Banking
• Recruitment Type : Direct
• Advt No : N/A
• Vacancies : 3500
• Job Location : Across India
• Salary : ₹16,650/- (Per Month)
• Mode of Application : Online
• Application Start : 01.10.2026
• Last Date : 17.10.2026

Job Details Descriptions

Important Dates : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

• Notification Date : 25 September 2026.
• Starting Date to Apply : 01 October 2026
• Last Date to Apply : 17 October 2026

Vacancy Details & Local Language : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

• Andaman and Nicobar Islands (UT) (Hindi/ English) : 04
• Andhra Pradesh (Telugu/ Urdu) : 247
• Arunachal Pradesh (English) : 05
• Assam (Assamese/ Bengali/ Bodo) : 42
• Bihar (Hindi/ Urdu) : 122
• Chandigarh (UT) (Hindi/ Punjabi) : 06
• Chhattisgarh (Hindi) : 39
• Dadra and Nagar Haveli (UT) (Gujarati) : 01
• Daman and Diu (UT) (Gujarati) : 01
• 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)) : 01
• Lakshadweep (UT) (Malayalam) : 04
• Madhya Pradesh (Hindi) : 110
• Maharashtra (Marathi) : 205
• Manipur (Manipuri / English) : 03
• Meghalaya (English/ Garo/ Khasi) : 05
• Mizoram (Mizo) : 02
• Nagaland (English) : 04
• Odisha (Odia) : 104
• Pondicherry (UT) (Tamil) : 04
• Punjab (Punjabi/ Hindi) : 96
• Rajasthan (Hindi) : 96
• Sikkim (Nepali/ English) : 04
• Tamil Nadu (Tamil) : 391
• Telangana (Telugu/ Urdu) : 134
• Tripura (Bengali/ Kokborok) : 08
• Uttar Pradesh (Hindi/ Urdu) : 409
• Uttarakhand (Hindi) : 48
• West Bengal (Bengali/ Nepali) : 150

Total : 3500 Posts

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Salary Details : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

• Stipend: Total ₹16,650/- per month (Canara Bank pays ₹10,500/-, and Govt. share of ₹6,150/- is credited via Direct Benefit Transfer). No other allowances are provided.
• Working Hours & Leaves: Hours match the clerical cadre. Apprentices get 1 Casual Leave per month (Max 12 per year, max 4 at a time).
• Employment Claim: Apprentices are NOT treated as regular employees and have no claim to regular employment during or after training.

Age Limit : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

• Age Limit: Minimum 20 years and Maximum 28 years. Candidates must be born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006 (both dates inclusive).

Age Relaxation

• SC/ST : 05 years relaxation
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 03 years relaxation
• PwBD : 10 years relaxation
• Widows / Divorced Women / Legally Separated Women (not remarried) : Up to 35 years (General/EWS), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST).

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Qualification : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

• A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University. Must have passed Graduation between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both inclusive).
• Local Language Test: Candidates who submit 10th or 12th mark sheets showing they studied the specified local language do not need to take the local language test. Others must qualify in the local language test conducted during Document Verification

Application Fee : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

• SC/ST/PwBD : NIL
• All Others : ₹500/- (inclusive of GST)

Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.

Selection Process : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

Merit List: Prepared state-wise based on marks/percentage obtained in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma Examination.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in 12th / Diploma:

• General/OBC/EWS: Minimum 60%
• SC/ST/PwBD: Minimum 55%

Final Selection: Document verification, local language test qualification, and medical fitness.

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How to Apply : Canara Bank Recruitment 2026

If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Apprentice ,. click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 01 Oct 2026 to 17 Oct 2026.

Follow the steps given below to Apply Online

• Open the official website www.canarabank.com
• Find the Apprentice Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
• Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
• Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
• Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
• Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
• Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
• Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
• Next, if Canara Bank requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
• Take a printout of it and keep it safe

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is the total number of vacancies available in Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026-27 recruitment?

• There are a total of 3,500 training seats distributed across various states and union territories in India.

2. What is the age requirement to apply for this apprenticeship?

• Candidates must be between 20 and 28 years old as of 01.09.2026 (born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006). Age relaxations apply for reserved categories.

3. What is the required educational qualification?

• Candidates must hold a Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University, passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026.

4. Is prior work experience or previous apprenticeship training allowed?

• No. Candidates who have completed 1 year of work experience post-graduation or have previously undergone/are undergoing apprenticeship training are not eligible.

5. How much stipend will an apprentice receive monthly?

• An apprentice receives a total monthly stipend of ₹16,650/- (₹10,500/- paid by Canara Bank and ₹6,150/- credited by the Government via DBT).

6. How are candidates selected for the training program?

• Selection is based on a merit list prepared according to the percentage obtained in 12th Std (10+2) or Diploma examinations, followed by Document Verification and a Local Language Test.

7. What are the minimum 12th / Diploma percentage marks required to qualify?

• General/OBC/EWS candidates need at least 60%, while SC/ST/PwBD candidates require a minimum of 55%.

8. Is registration on the NATS portal mandatory before applying?

• Yes, candidates must have a 100% completed profile on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in) to generate an Enrollment ID before filling out the online application.

9. What is the application fee for the apprenticeship?

• The fee is ₹500/- for General, OBC, and EWS candidates. SC, ST, and PwBD candidates are exempt from paying any application fee.

10. Does completing this apprenticeship guarantee a regular job in Canara Bank?

• No, the Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment during or after completion of the apprenticeship training.

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