Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Posts

Canara Bank has started the online application process for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice posts for the financial year 2026–27. Eligible graduates can submit their applications online from October 1 to October 17, 2026.

The apprenticeship will be conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for a training period of 12 months. Selected candidates will receive a monthly stipend of ₹16,650.

 

Selection will be carried out through a merit-based process, followed by a Local Language Test and document verification.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 – Highlights

Particular	Details
Organisation	Canara Bank
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice
Total Seats	3,500
Financial Year	2026–27
Application Start Date	October 1, 2026
Last Date to Apply	October 17, 2026
Training Duration	12 Months
Monthly Stipend	₹16,650
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	Merit List, Local Language Test and Document Verification
Official Website	canarabank.bank.in

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates should possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government.

Age Limit

Candidates should generally be between:

• Minimum Age: 20 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years

Age relaxation for candidates belonging to reserved categories will be applicable according to government rules.

Candidates should carefully check the official notification for the applicable cut-off date and category-wise age-relaxation conditions.

NATS Registration

Applicants are required to fulfil the registration requirements of the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal before completing the Canara Bank Apprentice application process.

Candidates should ensure that their NATS registration details are correct before submitting the application.

Selection Process

The Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice selection process includes:

1. Merit List
2. Local Language Test
3. Document Verification

The merit list will be prepared according to the criteria specified by Canara Bank in the official recruitment notification.

Candidates should refer to the official notification for complete details regarding preparation of the merit list and language-test requirements.

Stipend and Training Period

Selected candidates will undergo apprenticeship training for 12 months.

During the apprenticeship period, candidates will receive a stipend of:

₹16,650 per month

Candidates should note that apprenticeship is a training arrangement and should not automatically be considered equivalent to regular employment with the bank.

How to Apply for Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026

Candidates can follow these steps:

1. Visit the official Canara Bank website at canarabank.bank.in.
2. Open the Recruitment section.
3. Find the notification titled “Engagement of Graduate Apprentices under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026–27.”
4. Complete the required registration process.
5. Fill in the online application form carefully.
6. Upload the required documents.
7. Pay the applicable application fee, if required.
8. Review all entered information.
9. Submit the application form.
10. Save or print a copy of the submitted application for future reference.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Released	September 28, 2026
Online Application Begins	October 1, 2026
Last Date to Apply	October 17, 2026

Important Links

Official Website:
canarabank.bank.in

Online Application:
ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26/

Official Notification:
Available through the Canara Bank recruitment section.

Important Note

Candidates are advised to read the official Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification carefully before applying. Eligibility conditions, state-wise seats, application fees, local-language requirements and other recruitment conditions should be verified from the official notification before submission of the application form.