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Apprentice seats in West Bengal (Bengali/Nepali local language). Out of 3,500 seats nationwide, West Bengal has 150.
Graduate Apprentice
Eligibility: Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a university recognised by the Govt. of India or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government. Graduation must have been passed not earlier than 01.01.2023 and not later than 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive).
Pay scale: Rs. 16,650 per month (including Govt. of India subsidy, if any)
Key dates
01 Oct 2026
Online registration opens on the Bank's website
17 Oct 2026
Last date of online registration (both days inclusive)
01 Sep 2026
Date of reckoning for age and qualification eligibility
Eligibility snapshot
| Nationality | Indian citizens |
| Age | Minimum 20 years and maximum 28 years as on 01.09.2026, i.e. born not earlier than 02.09.1998 and not later than 01.09.2006 (both days inclusive). The maximum age applies to General and EWS candidates. |
| Age relaxation | SC/ST: 5 years. OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years. PwBD: 10 years. Widows, divorced women and women legally separated from their husbands who have not remarried: upper age up to 35 years for General/EWS, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST. Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC (NCL) is allowed on a cumulative basis with only one of the other relaxation categories. |
| Education | Graduation in any discipline, passed between 01.01.2023 and 01.09.2026 (both days inclusive). |
| Portal registration | Candidates must have a 100% complete profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal (https://nats.education.gov.in) before applying. |
| Local language | Candidates who have a 10th or 12th mark sheet/certificate showing they studied the opted local language are exempt from the local language test. Others will take a local language test at Document Verification; failing it means not being engaged. |
| Not eligible | Candidates who have already undergone or are undergoing apprenticeship training with Canara Bank or any other organisation, or whose training was terminated due to their own fault. Candidates with 1 or more years of training or job experience after completing their qualification. Ex-servicemen are not engaged and get no reservation. |
| Medical fitness | Engagement is subject to being declared medically fit as per the Bank's requirement. |
| State choice | Candidates can opt for training seats in only ONE state. |
Selection process
Selection is state-wise and based on merit. Merit is prepared only from the information submitted in the online application.
1
Online application and merit list
State-wise merit list in descending order of marks/percentage in 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma examination. Ties are broken by age (older candidate ranked higher).
Qualifying: 60% (55% for SC/ST/PwBD)2
Document Verification and local language test
Shortlisted candidates appear for Document Verification. The local language test, where applicable, is held at the same time.
3
Medical fitness and final engagement
Final selection depends on eligibility verification, qualifying in the local language test (where applicable) and medical fitness. Digital apprenticeship contract is issued via the NATS portal.
Application fee
NIL
SC / ST / PwBD
Rs. 500/-
All Others (incl. intimation charges)
Fee is non-refundable and payable online only (Debit/Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Cards/Mobile Wallets).
Documents to upload
Documents to bring at the time of engagement (original + self-attested photocopy)
| Application | Valid system-generated printout of the online application |
| Date of birth proof | Birth Certificate issued by Competent Authority, or SSLC/Std. X Certificate with date of birth |
| Photo ID | Passport / Aadhar Card / PAN Card / Voter ID / Driving License / any other photo ID issued by a Statutory Authority |
| Education | Mark sheets/certificates from SSC onwards to the highest examination passed, including semester/year-wise mark sheets and final degree |
| EWS | Income and Asset Certificate in the format prescribed by Govt. of India |
| SC/ST/OBC | Caste Certificate in the format prescribed by Govt. of India; OBC candidates need a valid non-creamy layer certificate |
| PwBD | UDID card and Disability Certificate issued by a duly constituted Medical Board |
| Other | Any other relevant documents in support of eligibility |
Scanned files needed for online application
| Photograph | 4.5cm × 3.5cm, recent colour passport-style photo, JPG/JPEG, 200 x 230 pixels (preferred), 20–50 KB |
| Signature | Black ink on white paper, not in capital letters, JPG/JPEG, 140 x 60 pixels (preferred), 10–20 KB |
| Left thumb impression | Black or blue ink on white paper, JPG/JPEG, 240 x 240 pixels at 200 DPI, 20–50 KB |
| Handwritten declaration | In English, in own handwriting, not in capital letters, JPG/JPEG, 800 x 400 pixels at 200 DPI, 50–100 KB |
The photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration must be of the candidate only. Unclear or smudged uploads can lead to rejection.
How to Apply
1. Register on the apprenticeship portal https://nats.education.gov.in and complete 100% of your profile. Keep the enrollment ID generated.
2. Visit www.canarabank.bank.in → Careers → Recruitment → Engagement of Graduate Apprentices in Canara Bank under Apprentices Act, 1961 for FY 2026-27.
3. Click 'CLICK HERE FOR NEW REGISTRATION' and fill in the online application, entering your NATS enrollment ID.
4. Note down the provisional registration number and password. You can use 'SAVE AND NEXT' to review details before final submission.
5. Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration as per the specifications.
6. Pay the application fee online (if applicable) and click 'COMPLETE REGISTRATION' / 'FINAL SUBMIT'.
7. Take a printout of the online application and e-receipt and keep it safely. Do not send the printout to the Bank.
8. Apply between 01.10.2026 and 17.10.2026 (both days inclusive). No other mode of application is accepted.
Reservation Details
Reservation for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD follows the prescribed percentages for the respective State/UT as per Govt. guidelines.
PwBD reservation is horizontal and within the overall training vacancies for the State.
PwBD categories: Visually Impaired (VI), Hearing Impaired (HI), Orthopedically Challenged (OC), Intellectual Disability (ID).
Benchmark disability means not less than 40% of a specified disability.
PwBD reservation is not applicable on the basis of a temporary disability certificate.
EWS: family gross annual income below Rs. 8.00 lakh, subject to the asset conditions in the notice.
OBC candidates in the creamy layer must indicate their category as General.
Training Terms
Training period: 12 months
Monthly stipend: Rs. 16,650 (including subsidy, if any)
Canara Bank pays Rs. 10,500 per month; Government share of Rs. 6,150 is credited directly via DBT
Stipend is paid after adjusting loss of pay, if any
No other allowances or benefits
On-the-job training at select branches; working hours as applicable to the clerical cadre of the Bank
Leave: 1 casual leave after each completed month, total 12 casual leaves in a year; maximum 4 casual leaves at a time
NATS-joint certification is awarded after completion
A wait list (state and category wise) is maintained for one year or until the next engagement exercise, whichever is earlier
Good to know before you apply
Not an employee of the Bank Apprentices are not treated as employees of Canara Bank and get no employee benefits. PF, ESI and Bonus do not apply. The Bank has no obligation to offer regular employment after training.
Seats are provisional The number of training seats is provisional and may vary according to the Bank's actual requirement. EWS vacancies are tentative.
District allotment Candidates can give a preference order for districts within the selected state, but allotment is need-based and the Bank may allot a seat in any district of the state.
Apply early Only one application should be submitted. No change is possible after Final Submit. Do not wait for the last date to apply and pay the fee.
Beware of unofficial sources All updates and corrigenda will be published only on the Bank's website www.canarabank.bank.in. The Bank is not responsible for rejections caused by wrong information from unauthorised sites or portals.