Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 State Wise Seats Details

Canara Bank Apprentice Vacancy 2026 has been announced for 3,500 Graduate Apprentice training seats for the financial year 2026-27. The online application process started on October 1 and will remain open until October 17, 2026. The vacancy is spread across states and Union Territories, with Karnataka having the highest number of seats.

The recruitment is being conducted under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Selected graduates will undergo one year of apprenticeship training and receive a monthly stipend of INR 16,650. There is no regular written exam for this recruitment, with selection based on merit and further verification stages.

How many vacancies are available in Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026?

Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice vacancies across different states and Union Territories. The seats are divided into General, OBC, SC, ST and EWS categories.

The category-wise distribution is given below.

Karnataka has the largest share with 581 seats, followed by Uttar Pradesh with 409 and Tamil Nadu with 391 seats.

What is the Canara Bank Apprentice state wise vacancy 2026?

The state-wise Canara Bank Apprentice vacancy gives applicants an idea of the number of training seats available in their preferred state or Union Territory.

The vacancy table shows that the number of seats differs widely by state. Applicants should check the local language requirement and state-wise conditions before choosing their preferred location.

What is the Canara Bank Apprentice eligibility criteria 2026?

Applicants need a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification accepted by the Central Government. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 28 years as on September 1, 2026, with relaxation for eligible reserved categories.

Applicants also need to register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS) portal and complete the required profile details before applying.

Important points include:

• Graduation in any discipline is required.
• Age should be between 20 and 28 years.
• Reservation-related age relaxation will apply as per rules.
• NATS registration is required.
• Local language requirements apply according to the selected state.

What is the Canara Bank Apprentice application fee 2026?

The application fee differs by category. Applicants should complete the payment during the application process before submitting the form.

The application window will close on October 17, 2026. Applicants should avoid waiting until the final day because technical problems or incomplete payment can affect the submission.

What is the Canara Bank Apprentice stipend and training period?

The apprenticeship training will continue for 12 months. Selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of INR 16,650. Of this amount, INR 10,500 is paid by Canara Bank and INR 6,150 is provided by the government through Direct Benefit Transfer.

The apprenticeship is a training opportunity and should not be treated as a permanent appointment with Canara Bank.

How will Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 selection be done?

There is no written examination for the recruitment. Selection is based on the prescribed merit process, followed by stages such as the Local Language Test, document verification and medical fitness, as applicable.

Applicants should keep their graduation documents, identity proof, NATS details and other required documents ready before completing the application.

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