Canara Bank has announced a massive recruitment drive for 3500 Graduate Apprentice positions under the Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2025-26. This golden opportunity is open for graduates across all states and union territories in India, offering a one-year training program with a monthly stipend of Rs 15,000. The selection process is based purely on merit from 12th standard marks, making it accessible for fresh graduates without any complex examination procedures. Eligible candidates must be between 20-28 years of age and hold a graduation degree from a recognized university. The application window is open from September 23 to October 12, 2025, and interested candidates can apply through both the NATS portal and Canara Bank’s official website.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Release Date	September 22, 2025
Application Start Date	September 23, 2025
Last Date For Registration	October 12, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Last Date For Fee Payment	October 12, 2025
Admit Card Release Date	Not Applicable (No exam required)
Exam Date	Not Applicable (Merit-based selection)

Application Fee

Category	Fee Amount
General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 500
SC / ST / PH	NIL
Payment Mode	Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallets)

Age Limit Details

Age Criteria	Details
Minimum Age	20 years (as on September 1, 2025)
Maximum Age	28 years (as on September 1, 2025)
Age Relaxation	SC/ST: 5 years, OBC: 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, Widows/Divorced women: Up to 35 years (General), 38 years (OBC), 40 years (SC/ST)

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Vacancy Details

Post Details	Information
Total Posts	3500 Graduate Apprentice positions
Post Name	Graduate Apprentice
Advertisement No.	CB/AT/2025

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Eligibility Details

Eligibility Criteria	Requirements
Educational Qualification	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
Graduation Period	Must have passed between January 1, 2022, to September 1, 2025
Nationality	Indian citizens only
Local Language	Knowledge of local language of selected state required
Previous Training	Should not have undergone apprenticeship training earlier

Category Wise Vacancy Details

Category	Vacancies	Percentage
UR (Unreserved)	1534	43.8%
OBC	845	24.1%
SC	557	15.9%
EWS	337	9.6%
ST	227	6.5%
Total	3500	100%

State Wise Vacancy Details

State/UT	Total Vacancies	Top 5 States by Vacancies
Karnataka	591	Highest vacancies
Uttar Pradesh	410	Second highest
Tamil Nadu	394	Third highest
Kerala	243	Fourth highest
Andhra Pradesh	242	Fifth highest

Important Documents Required

Documents	Purpose
Graduation Certificate & Mark Sheets	Educational qualification proof
12th Standard Certificate	For merit calculation
Date of Birth Certificate	Age verification
Photo ID (Aadhar/PAN/Voter ID)	Identity verification
Category Certificate	For SC/ST/OBC/EWS candidates
Disability Certificate	For PwBD candidates
Income & Asset Certificate	For EWS candidates

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Syllabus Overview

Selection Criteria	Details
Merit Base	12th Standard marks/percentage
Minimum Qualifying Marks	60% for General/OBC/EWS, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD
Tie Breaking	Age in descending order
No Written Exam	Selection based on marks only
Local Language Test	During document verification

Exam Pattern

Selection Process	Details
Written Examination	Not Applicable
Interview	Not Applicable
Merit List Preparation	Based on 12th standard percentage
Document Verification	Mandatory for shortlisted candidates
Local Language Test	For candidates without local language study proof
Medical Fitness	Required before final selection

Selection Process

Stage	Process
Stage 1	Merit list preparation based on 12th marks
Stage 2	Document verification
Stage 3	Local language test (if required)
Stage 4	Medical fitness examination
Final Selection	Based on all above criteria

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025
Salary Details

Salary Component	Amount
Monthly Stipend	Rs. 15,000
Bank’s Contribution	Rs. 10,500
Government Subsidy	Rs. 4,500 (via DBT)
Training Period	12 months
Additional Benefits	12 casual leaves per year, bank holidays

How to Apply

Step	Process
Step 1	Register on NATS portal (www.nats.education.gov.in)
Step 2	Complete 100% profile on NATS portal
Step 3	Visit Canara Bank website (www.canarabank.bank.in)
Step 4	Go to Careers → Recruitment section
Step 5	Click on Graduate Apprentice notification link
Step 6	Fill online application form with correct details
Step 7	Upload required documents (photo, signature, thumb impression)
Step 8	Pay application fee (if applicable)
Step 9	Submit application and take printout

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