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
