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 2025Important 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 2025Vacancy Details Post Details Information Total Posts 3500 Graduate Apprentice positions Post Name Graduate Apprentice Advertisement No. CB/AT/2025 Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025Eligibility 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 2025Syllabus 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 2025Salary 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 Important Links Latest Jobs Click Here Apply Online Click Here Notification Click Here Follow Our WhatsApp Channel Click Here Official Website Click Here