Graduates looking for banking training can apply for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026. The bank has announced 3,500 training seats, and the last date to submit the application is October 17, 2026.
The training lasts 12 months, with a stated monthly stipend of ₹16,650. Before applying, candidates must register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete their profile.
Canara Bank Apprentice 2026: Quick Details
| Detail | Information |
| Training seats | 3,500 |
| Qualification | Graduation, subject to notification conditions |
| Age limit | 20–28 years as of September 1, 2026 |
| Monthly stipend | ₹16,650 |
| Training period | 12 months |
| Last date | October 17, 2026 |
| Application mode | Online |
Apply Online: Official Links
Use these links to complete your registration and application.
Important: Register on NATS first. You must complete your profile and use your enrollment ID when applying through the bank’s recruitment portal.
Who Can Apply?
Candidates must meet the conditions set out in the recruitment notification.
- Education: A degree in any discipline from a recognised university or equivalent.
- Graduation period: The degree must have been completed between January 1, 2023, and September 1, 2026.
- Marks: The notification specifies 60% in Class 12 or diploma, with 55% for SC/ST/PwBD candidates.
- Age: 20 to 28 years as of September 1, 2026, subject to applicable relaxations.
Read the official notification carefully to confirm that you meet all requirements before paying the application fee.
Application Fee
- SC, ST and PwBD candidates: No fee
- Other candidates: ₹500, including intimation charges and GST
The fee is non-refundable. Check the official portal for the amount applicable to your category.
What Is the Stipend?
Selected apprentices will receive ₹16,650 per month for the 12-month training period, including any applicable government subsidy.
Remember that this is an apprenticeship opportunity, not a promise of a permanent bank job. It provides practical experience under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
How to Apply Before October 17
- Open the NATS website.
- Register and complete your profile.
- Note your NATS enrollment ID.
- Visit the Canara Bank recruitment page.
- Select the FY 2026–27 Graduate Apprentice recruitment.
- Fill in the application and provide your enrollment ID.
- Upload the requested information and pay the fee, if applicable.
- Submit the form and save the confirmation.
Complete both registrations before the application deadline.
How Will Candidates Be Selected?
Selection is based on a state-wise merit list using Class 12 or diploma marks, followed by document verification and a local-language test where applicable. Candidates must meet the other requirements in the official notification.
FAQs
When is the last date to apply?
October 17, 2026.
How many seats are available?
There are 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats.
Can fresh graduates apply?
Yes, if they meet the degree completion date, marks, age and other eligibility conditions.
Do I need to register on NATS first?
Yes. Complete your NATS profile and obtain the enrollment ID before applying to the bank.
Will apprentices become permanent Canara Bank employees?
The apprenticeship does not guarantee permanent employment.