Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3500 Posts
Canara Bank has officially released an employment notification for the recruitment of 3,500 Graduate Apprentice vacancies under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for the Financial Year 2026–2027. Any eligible graduate can apply for this nationwide opportunity, which includes 42 vacancies specifically for Assam.
Eligible and interested candidates can check the complete details regarding eligibility criteria, stipend, selection process, and step-by-step application instructions below.
📋 Quick Overview
Feature
Details
Organization Name
Canara Bank
Post Name
Graduate Apprentice
Total Vacancies
3,500 Posts
Vacancies in Assam
42 Posts
Training Duration
1 Year
Monthly Stipend
Rs. 16,650/-
Job Type
Banking / Apprenticeship Training
Mode of Application
Online
Starting Date
1st October 2026
Last Date to Apply
17th October 2026
📅 Important Dates
Online Application Starting Date: 1st October 2026
Online Application Closing Date: 17th October 2026
🗺️ State-Wise Vacancy Distribution
State / UT
Local Language
Total Posts
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Hindi / English
4
Andhra Pradesh
Telugu / Urdu
247
Arunachal Pradesh
English
5
Assam
Assamese / Bengali / Bodo
42
Bihar
Hindi / Urdu
122
Delhi
Hindi
93
Karnataka
Kannada
581
Kerala
Malayalam
240
Maharashtra
Marathi
205
Odisha
Odia
104
Punjab
Punjabi / Hindi
96
Rajasthan
Hindi
96
Tamil Nadu
Tamil
391
Telangana
Telugu / Urdu
134
Uttar Pradesh
Hindi / Urdu
409
West Bengal
Bengali / Nepali
150
Other States / UTs
Various
280
Total
3,500
🎯 Eligibility Criteria
1. Age Limit (As on 1st September 2026)
Age Range: 20 to 28 years (Candidates must have been born between 02.09.1998 and 01.09.2006, inclusive).
Age Relaxations:
OBC-NCL: 3 Years
SC / ST: 5 Years
PwBD: 10 Years
2. Educational Qualification
Degree Requirement: A Graduation Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or institution approved by the Govt. of India.
Passing Year Window: Candidates must have passed their graduation between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
3. Local Language Proficiency
Candidates who have studied the opted local language in their 10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate are exempt from the local language test.
For others, a local language proficiency test will be conducted during the Document Verification stage. Failing this test will result in disqualification.
💳 Application Fee & Payment Details
SC / ST / PwBD Categories: Nil (Free)
All Other Categories (Gen / OBC / EWS): Rs. 500/- (Application fee / Intimation charges)
Payment Mode: Online
🏆 Selection Process
Merit-Based Shortlisting: The state-wise merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the 12th Standard (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination. Higher percentages rank higher.
Minimum Percentage Criteria:
General Candidates: Minimum 60%
SC / ST / PwBD Candidates: Minimum 55%(Note: Percentages will not be rounded off; e.g., 59.99% will not fulfill the 60% requirement).
Tie-Breaker Policy: If percentages match, older candidates will be ranked higher.
Document Verification: Includes verification of original documents and a mandatory local language test where applicable.
✍️ How to Apply Online
Step 1: NATS Portal Registration
Visit the official National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal.
Complete your profile registration to 100% completion and generate your unique enrollment number.
Step 2: Canara Bank Portal Application
Go to the official Canara Bank recruitment page.
Click on the Online Application Form link for the Graduate Apprentice position.
Register and log in using your credentials.
Fill out all required personal and academic details accurately.
Upload scanned copies of your passport-size photograph, signature, and other mandated documents.
Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and submit the form.
Download and print a physical copy of the final submitted application form for future reference.
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