Dreaming of a start in banking without a tough written exam? Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2026 might suit you. The bank has announced 3500 Graduate Apprentice positions for the year 2026-27. Applications are open from 1 October, to 17 October 2026. Don't wait until the day to apply. Start your journey early. Canara Bank is a well-known government bank with its head office in Bengaluru. It has branches all over India. As an apprentice, you learn inside a real bank branch, which is a big plus for a fresher. You will be a trainee for 12 months. You are not a regular bank employee. Your days will include: Helping customers at the branch Learning how accounts and banking forms work Doing basic paperwork and data entry Picking up daily branch routines from senior staff Visit the job post to find all the recruitment details. You can apply if you: Have a degree in any subject that you passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 Are between 20 and 28 years extra relaxation, for reserved categories) Have not done an apprenticeship before Have less than one year of job experience Have a complete profile on the NATS portal You can pick only one state. Uttar Pradesh has 409 seats, and Karnataka has the most with 581.Before you go further, it is a good idea to read the official notification that Canara Bank released on 25.09.2026. It explains the rules clearly, and you can download the notification PDF here. An apprentice gets a stipend, not a salary. Total: ₹16,650 every month The bank pays ₹10,500, and the government adds ₹6,150 No HRA or other allowances Money is cut if you take leave without pay Basic computer knowledge Polite and clear communication Knowing the local language of your chosen state A good learning attitude Keep these ready before you start: Photo: 200 x 230 pixels, 20 to 50 KB Signature: 140 x 60 pixels, 10 to 20 KB (black ink, no capital letters) Left thumb impression: 240 x 240 pixels, 20 to 50 KB Handwritten declaration: 800 x 400 pixels, 50 to 100 KB, in English Sign on white paper with a black pen. Take a photo, in good lighting. Use any tool to resize the image. Make sure to check the file size before uploading. Also keep your 12th and degree mark sheets ready. Forgetting to register on NATS first Spelling your name differently from your 10th marksheet Writing the declaration in capital letters Uploading blurry photos Pressing Back or Refresh while paying Applying on the last day, when the website may be slow Finish your profile on nats.education.gov.in and note your enrollment ID. Go to the Canara Bank website, then Careers, then the apprentice link. Make sure to save your registration number. Select the state and district that you prefer. Upload your photo, your signature, your thumb impression and the declaration. Check every detail, because you can't edit after Final Submit. Pay the fee (₹500, free for SC/ST/PwBD) and print your form. You don't need to send any hard copy, and there is no interview. Selection is merit-based, using your 12th or diploma marks. You need at least 60%, or 55% for SC/ST/PwBD. If shortlisted you must go through document verification and possibly a local language test, which is usually straightforward. Carry your documents and self-attested copies and keep them safe. This is a one-year training program, not a job. Still it gives you banking experience and looks good on your resume. It can also help you in bank exams, like IBPS and SBI. Keep studying. You can check others' career guides here Degree passed within the date range Age checked NATS profile complete Marksheets and certificates ready Photo and signature resized Working email ID and mobile numberAbout Canara Bank
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