Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026-27: 3,500 Seats, Merit on Class 12 Marks
Canara Bank has invited applications for Graduate Apprentice (Apprentices Act, 1961), 3500 vacancies, Branches across India, in the state you choose. The last date to apply is 17 October 2026. Age is counted as on 1 September 2026. Details below are from the official notice: Canara Bank advertisement for engagement of Graduate Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, FY 2026-27, dated 25.09.2026, on canarabank.bank.in.
- Organization
- Canara Bank
- Post Name
- Graduate Apprentice (Apprentices Act, 1961)
- Total Vacancy
- 3500
- Application Mode
- Online, after NATS registration
- Job Location
- Branches across India, in the state you choose
- Official Website
- canarabank.bank.in
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Dated 25 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 1 October 2026 |
| Application end | 17 October 2026 |
Overview
Canara Bank will engage 3,500 graduate apprentices in its branches for 2026-27 under the Apprentices Act, 1961. The advertisement is dated 25 September 2026. Applications open on 1 October and close on 17 October 2026.
There is no written exam. Selection is on your class 12 or diploma percentage, compared within the state you choose. Read that line before you pay, because it decides almost everything.
Apply on ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26 after registering on nats.education.gov.in. The advertisement is the PDF on canarabank.bank.in. The notice page is on the bank's careers section.
Seats by category
| SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 553 | 226 | 845 | 335 | 1,541 | 3,500 |
Seats for persons with benchmark disabilities: 32 hearing impaired, 30 orthopaedically challenged, 39 visually impaired and 24 intellectual disability. These are counted within the 3,500.
Seats by state
You can apply for only one state. The number of seats, and the number of people applying there, decide how high the merit cutoff goes.
| State or UT | Seats | State or UT | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karnataka | 581 | Jharkhand | 74 |
| Uttar Pradesh | 409 | Uttarakhand | 48 |
| Tamil Nadu | 391 | Assam | 42 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 247 | Chhattisgarh | 39 |
| Kerala | 240 | Goa | 25 |
| Maharashtra | 205 | Himachal Pradesh | 23 |
| West Bengal | 150 | Jammu and Kashmir | 16 |
| Telangana | 134 | Tripura | 8 |
| Bihar | 122 | Chandigarh | 6 |
| Haryana | 114 | Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya | 5 each |
| Madhya Pradesh | 110 | A&N, Lakshadweep, Nagaland, Puducherry, Sikkim | 4 each |
| Odisha | 104 | Manipur | 3 |
| Punjab, Rajasthan | 96 each | Mizoram | 2 |
| Delhi | 93 | DNH, Daman and Diu, Ladakh | 1 each |
| Gujarat | 89 |
Karnataka, where Canara Bank is headquartered, has about one in six seats. Twelve states and union territories have five seats or fewer.
Who is eligible
- A graduate in any discipline, passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
- Aged 20 to 28 on 1 September 2026 (born 2 September 1998 to 1 September 2006). OBC get 3 years, SC and ST 5, PwBD 10.
- At least 60 percent in class 12 or diploma, or 55 percent for SC, ST and PwBD. No rounding: 59.99 percent is not 60.
- No earlier apprenticeship, and less than one year of work or training experience after graduation.
- Ex-servicemen are not eligible.
Merit and the language test
The bank lists every applicant for a state by class 12 or diploma percentage, highest first. If two candidates have the same percentage, the older one is placed higher.
The percentage is total marks in all subjects divided by the maximum marks in all subjects, times 100. If your board gave a CGPA, convert it using the board's own rule, and keep a certificate from the board that states the rule and your percentage.
The merit list uses only what you type into the form. If the documents at verification do not match, the application is disqualified. Enter the percentage exactly as the mark sheet gives it.
You must know the local language of the state you apply for. If your class 10 or class 12 mark sheet or certificate shows that language, you are exempt. Otherwise the bank tests you at document verification, and a candidate who fails is not engaged. A medical fitness check follows.
Stipend and terms
The stipend is Rs 16,650 a month for 12 months. The bank pays Rs 10,500 and the Government of India pays Rs 6,150 through direct benefit transfer to your bank account. You earn one casual leave for each completed month, 12 in total, and can take at most 4 at a time.
An apprentice is not a bank employee. PF, ESI and bonus laws do not apply, and the bank has no obligation to offer a job. At the end you get a NATS joint certificate. A state-and-category waitlist is kept for one year, or until the next engagement, whichever is earlier.
How the merit list works in practice is on the syllabus page.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 1 September 2026)
| Category | Age Relaxation | Max Age |
|---|---|---|
| General and EWS | Born between 2 September 1998 and 1 September 2006, both days included. Minimum age 20. | 28 years |
| OBC (non-creamy layer) | 3 years. | 31 years |
| SC and ST | 5 years. | 33 years |
| PwBD | 10 years, added to the category relaxation. | 38 to 43 years |
| Widows, and divorced or judicially separated women not remarried | Up to 35 for General and EWS, 38 for OBC, 40 for SC and ST. | 35 to 40 years |
Educational Qualification
- A graduate degree in any discipline from a recognised university, passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
- You must not have done an apprenticeship before, or be undergoing one.
- You must not have one year or more of training or job experience after the qualification.
- Class 12 (HSC) or diploma marks of at least 60 percent, or 55 percent for SC, ST and PwBD. Merit is drawn on these marks.
- Ex-servicemen are not eligible.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC, ST, PwBD | Nil |
| All others | Rs 500, including GST |
How to Apply
- 1Register on the NATS portal, nats.education.gov.in, and complete your profile to 100 percent. The bank only considers candidates with a complete NATS profile.
- 2Between 1 and 17 October 2026, apply on ibpsreg.ibps.in/cabgasep26 with the same details as your NATS profile.
- 3Choose one state, and rank the districts in it by preference. You cannot apply for two states.
- 4Upload a photograph (200 x 230 pixels, 20 to 50 KB), signature (140 x 60 pixels, 10 to 20 KB, not in capital letters), left thumb impression (240 x 240 pixels, 20 to 50 KB), and a handwritten declaration in English (800 x 400 pixels, 50 to 100 KB, not in capital letters).
- 5Pay the fee if it applies to you, and print the application.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. The bank draws a state-wise merit list on the percentage in class 12 (HSC) or diploma. Shortlisted candidates then have document verification, a local language test if needed, and a medical check.
Rs 16,650 a month for 12 months. The bank pays Rs 10,500 and the government pays Rs 6,150 directly to you through DBT.
No. An apprentice is not an employee. There is no PF, ESI or bonus, and the bank has no obligation to offer a job. You get a NATS joint certificate at the end.
No. The degree must have been passed between 1 January 2023 and 1 September 2026.
No. The advertisement says percentages are not rounded, so 59.99 is below 60.