Key Details
Parameter Information
Organisation Canara Bank
Post Graduate Apprentice (under Apprentices Act, 1961)
Number of Vacancies 3,500 posts
Notification / Advt. No. CB / AT / 2025
Mode of Application Online through Canara Bank website + Registration via NATS (National Apprenticeship Training Scheme) portal
Application Period Begins: 23 September 2025
Last date: 12 October 2025
Eligibility Criteria
Parameter Requirement
Age Limit (as on 01/09/2025) Minimum: 20 years
Maximum: 28 years (born between 01.09.1997 and 01.09.2005 inclusive)
Educational Qualification Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Also, graduation should have been completed not earlier than 01.01.2022 and not later than 01.09.2025
Other Must register on NATS portal before applying.
Vacancies / State-Wise & Category‐Wise Distribution
Here are some examples of state-wise seats, along with reservation categories. Full list is for all states / UTs.
State / UT Total Seats Breakdown (UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS)
Andhra Pradesh 242 UR-99, OBC-65, SC-38, ST-16, EWS-24
Karnataka 591 UR-238, OBC-159, SC-94, ST-41, EWS-59
Uttar Pradesh 410 UR-169, OBC-110, SC-86, ST-4, EWS-41
Tamil Nadu 394 UR-172, OBC-106, SC-74, ST-3, EWS-39
(…and similarly for other states/UTs)
Stipend & Duration
Item Details
Training Period 12 months apprenticeship training under the Apprentices Act ℅ Canara Bank branches / offices.
Monthly Stipend ₹ 15,000 per month.
Bank pays ~₹ 10,500, Government contributes ~₹ 4,500 via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
Selection Process
Stage What happens
Merit List Based on marks/percentage in 12th Standard (10+2) or Diploma examination, state-wise ranking.
Local Language Test Candidates who did not study the relevant local language may need to pass a local language test during document verification.
Document Verification Verification of certificates, identity, etc.
Medical Fitness As per norms; selected candidates must be medically fit.
Important Notes
Apprentices are not permanent employees. This is a training/apprenticeship role, meant to give exposure and experience.
There is no written exam mentioned (only merit + language test + verification) for selection.
Reservation / age relaxations apply as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD etc.