Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice Recruitment 2026 — 3500 Posts, Apply by 17 Oct

Job Summary:
• Who: Canara Bank
• What: Graduate Apprentice — 3500 vacancies
• When: 01 October — 17 October 2026
• Where: Various States and UTs across India
• Apply: Online via NATS Portal

Key Dates — Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026

Application Fees

Age Limit (as on 01 September 2026)

Vacancy Details & Eligibility

You must meet these criteria to apply for the Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice 2026:

• Educational Qualification: You need a Bachelor's Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• Passing Year: Your graduation must be completed between 01 January 2023 and 01 September 2026.
• 12th Marks: You need at least 60% marks in 10+2 or Diploma (55% for reserved categories).
• NATS Profile: You must have a 100% complete profile on the NATS portal (nats.education.gov.in).
• Language Skill: You must know the local language of the state you choose, unless your 10th or 12th marksheet proves you studied it.

Below is the state-wise seat distribution:

Selection Process

There is no written exam for this post. Selection happens in three simple steps:

1. Merit List: A state-wise list is created based on your 12th Standard or Diploma percentage. Higher marks get higher rank.
2. Language Test: If you haven't studied the local language in school, you must pass a test during document verification.
3. Verification: Final checks of your documents and medical fitness.

If two candidates have the same marks, the older candidate gets priority.

How to Apply

Follow these steps to submit your application:

1. Register on NATS: Go to nats.education.gov.in and make sure your profile is 100% complete. Get your Student Enrollment ID.
2. Visit Canara Bank Site: Open the official career page.
3. Fill Form: Enter your details, NATS ID, and select only ONE state for training.
4. Upload Documents: Upload your photo, signature, thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the specified sizes.
5. Pay Fee: Pay Rs. 500 if you belong to General/OBC/EWS. Reserved categories pay nothing.
6. Submit: Review your info and click "Final Submit" before 17 October 2026. Print your form for future use.

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Important Links

• Apply Online: Link will be active from 01 October 2026
• Official Notification: Download PDF
• Official Website: Visit Canara Bank
• NATS Portal: Register Here