Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 Overview
Canara Bank has officially released its notification for the recruitment of 3,500 Apprentices for the year 2026. The online application process began on October 1, 2026, and will remain open until October 17, 2026. Interested candidates with a graduation degree from a recognized university are eligible to apply.
Key Dates
- Application Start Date: 01 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 17 October 2026
- Fee Payment Deadline: 17 October 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced
- Admit Card Release: Before the exam
- Result Declaration: After the exam
Application Fee
- General, EWS, OBC candidates: Rs. 500/-
- SC, ST, and PH (Divyang) candidates: No fee
- Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, and other online modes.
Age Criteria
- Age as of 01 September 2026
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Age relaxation applicable as per Canara Bank rules
Vacancy Details
A total of 3,500 Apprentice posts are available, distributed across categories as follows:
| Post Name | Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Apprentice | General | 1541 |
| Apprentice | EWS | 335 |
| Apprentice | OBC | 845 |
| Apprentice | SC | 553 |
| Apprentice | ST | 226 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university or institute. It is advised to thoroughly read the official notification before applying.
Selection Process
The selection of candidates will be based on the following stages:
- Merit list prepared on marks obtained
- Document Verification (DV) and Local Language Test
- Medical Examination
Salary
Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650/-.
How to Apply
Applicants can submit their applications online through the official Canara Bank website or the direct link provided below. Candidates are urged to complete their profiles on the NATS portal, upload necessary documents, and pay the application fee before the deadline.
- Visit Canara Bank Official Website or the application link below.
- Complete registration on the NATS portal.
- Fill in the application form and upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Print the application form and fee receipt for future reference.
Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Download Notification: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- When does the application process start? October 1, 2026.
- What is the last date to apply? October 17, 2026.
- What is the application fee? Rs. 500 for General, EWS, OBC; no fee for SC, ST, PH.
- What is the age limit? 20 to 28 years as of September 1, 2026.
- How many vacancies are there? 3,500 posts.
- What is the eligibility criteria? Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university.
- What is the selection procedure? Merit list based on marks, document verification, local language test, and medical examination.
- What is the monthly stipend? Rs. 16,650/-.
Applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully before applying to ensure eligibility and understand the recruitment process thoroughly.
