Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026-27, 3,500 Vacancies
About the job
Canara Bank has announced the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and training will be provided at selected Canara Bank branches according to the applicable course and curriculum.
Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete their profile 100% before applying to Canara Bank. Applications are accepted online from October 1 to October 17, 2026.
Training Details
- Graduate Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Total training seats: 3,500 across States and Union Territories.
- Training period: 12 months.
- On-the-job training will be provided at selected Canara Bank branches.
- Apprentices are not considered employees of Canara Bank and do not receive regular employee benefits.
- There is no guarantee of regular employment after completion of the apprenticeship.
- NATS joint certification will be awarded after successful completion of the apprenticeship training.
Eligibility
- Indian citizens who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply.
- A degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, is required.
- Graduation must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and September 1, 2026, inclusive.
- The age requirement is 20 to 28 years as of September 1, 2026, subject to the specified relaxations for eligible categories.
- Candidates must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organization under the Apprentices Act, subject to the conditions in the notification.
- Candidates with one or more years of training or job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
- Selected candidates must meet the Bank’s medical fitness requirements.
State-wise Vacancies
The 3,500 training seats are distributed across States and Union Territories. For Hyderabad-focused candidates, Telangana has 134 seats with Telugu/Urdu listed as the local languages. Andhra Pradesh has 247 seats with Telugu/Urdu as the local languages.
Candidates can select training seats in only one State. Within the selected State, candidates can provide their district preferences, but the Bank may allot a district based on its requirements and seat availability.
Telangana Vacancies
Canara Bank has 134 Graduate Apprentice training seats in Telangana. The specified local languages are Telugu and Urdu.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 9 |
| OBC | 36 |
| EWS | 13 |
| UR | 55 |
| HI | 1 |
| OC | 1 |
| VI | 2 |
| ID | 1 |
Candidates applying for Telangana can provide their preferred districts within the State. Final district allotment will depend on the Bank’s administrative requirements and availability of training seats. Candidates can select training seats in only one State under this recruitment.
If you studied Telugu or Urdu as the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and can provide the required mark sheet or certificate, you will not need to take the local-language test. Other candidates will have to qualify in the local-language test during document verification.
Selection Process
- A State-wise merit list will be prepared in descending order based on marks or percentage obtained in the 12th Standard HSC/10+2 or Diploma examination.
- The minimum qualifying marks are 60% for the applicable general category and 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
- Where candidates have the same percentage, age will be used for ranking, with older candidates ranked higher.
- Document verification and, where applicable, a local-language test will be conducted.
- Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and can provide supporting documentation do not need to take the local-language test.
Application Process
- Register on the NATS apprenticeship portal before applying to Canara Bank.
- Complete the NATS profile to 100% and obtain the enrollment number.
- Apply through Canara Bank’s Careers section between October 1 and October 17, 2026.
- Enter the NATS enrollment ID in the Canara Bank application.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable online fee. SC, ST and PwBD candidates have no application fee; the fee for other candidates is ₹500 including intimation charges.
Important Candidate Requirements
- Keep a valid personal email address and mobile number active throughout the selection and apprenticeship process.
- Keep education certificates, identity proof and applicable caste, EWS or PwBD documents ready for verification.
- The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English and should not be in capital letters.
- Only one application should be submitted. Multiple applications will be handled according to the conditions stated in the notification.
- Candidates should retain the final application printout, registration number, password and payment receipt.
Skills
Banking, Customer Service, Communication, Local Language, Basic Computer Skills
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Canara Bank is a public sector bank headquartered in Bengaluru with a network of more than 10,000 branches, according to the recruitment notification.
Canara Bank has announced the engagement of 3,500 Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27. The apprenticeship lasts 12 months and training will be provided at selected Canara Bank branches according to the applicable course and curriculum.
Candidates must first register on the NATS apprenticeship portal and complete their profile 100% before applying to Canara Bank. Applications are accepted online from October 1 to October 17, 2026.
Training Details
- Graduate Apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961.
- Total training seats: 3,500 across States and Union Territories.
- Training period: 12 months.
- On-the-job training will be provided at selected Canara Bank branches.
- Apprentices are not considered employees of Canara Bank and do not receive regular employee benefits.
- There is no guarantee of regular employment after completion of the apprenticeship.
- NATS joint certification will be awarded after successful completion of the apprenticeship training.
Eligibility
- Indian citizens who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply.
- A degree in any discipline from a university recognized by the Government of India, or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Central Government, is required.
- Graduation must have been completed between January 1, 2023 and September 1, 2026, inclusive.
- The age requirement is 20 to 28 years as of September 1, 2026, subject to the specified relaxations for eligible categories.
- Candidates must not have previously undergone apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or another organization under the Apprentices Act, subject to the conditions in the notification.
- Candidates with one or more years of training or job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
- Selected candidates must meet the Bank’s medical fitness requirements.
State-wise Vacancies
The 3,500 training seats are distributed across States and Union Territories. For Hyderabad-focused candidates, Telangana has 134 seats with Telugu/Urdu listed as the local languages. Andhra Pradesh has 247 seats with Telugu/Urdu as the local languages.
Candidates can select training seats in only one State. Within the selected State, candidates can provide their district preferences, but the Bank may allot a district based on its requirements and seat availability.
Telangana Vacancies
Canara Bank has 134 Graduate Apprentice training seats in Telangana. The specified local languages are Telugu and Urdu.
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| SC | 21 |
| ST | 9 |
| OBC | 36 |
| EWS | 13 |
| UR | 55 |
| HI | 1 |
| OC | 1 |
| VI | 2 |
| ID | 1 |
Candidates applying for Telangana can provide their preferred districts within the State. Final district allotment will depend on the Bank’s administrative requirements and availability of training seats. Candidates can select training seats in only one State under this recruitment.
If you studied Telugu or Urdu as the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and can provide the required mark sheet or certificate, you will not need to take the local-language test. Other candidates will have to qualify in the local-language test during document verification.
Selection Process
- A State-wise merit list will be prepared in descending order based on marks or percentage obtained in the 12th Standard HSC/10+2 or Diploma examination.
- The minimum qualifying marks are 60% for the applicable general category and 55% for SC, ST and PwBD candidates.
- Where candidates have the same percentage, age will be used for ranking, with older candidates ranked higher.
- Document verification and, where applicable, a local-language test will be conducted.
- Candidates who studied the specified local language in 10th or 12th standard and can provide supporting documentation do not need to take the local-language test.
Application Process
- Register on the NATS apprenticeship portal before applying to Canara Bank.
- Complete the NATS profile to 100% and obtain the enrollment number.
- Apply through Canara Bank’s Careers section between October 1 and October 17, 2026.
- Enter the NATS enrollment ID in the Canara Bank application.
- Upload the required photograph, signature, thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
- Pay the applicable online fee. SC, ST and PwBD candidates have no application fee; the fee for other candidates is ₹500 including intimation charges.
Important Candidate Requirements
- Keep a valid personal email address and mobile number active throughout the selection and apprenticeship process.
- Keep education certificates, identity proof and applicable caste, EWS or PwBD documents ready for verification.
- The handwritten declaration must be written by the candidate in English and should not be in capital letters.
- Only one application should be submitted. Multiple applications will be handled according to the conditions stated in the notification.
- Candidates should retain the final application printout, registration number, password and payment receipt.
Skills
Banking, Customer Service, Communication, Local Language, Basic Computer Skills