Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025: 3500 Vacancies, Eligibility, Stipend & State-wise Details
Canara Bank has released the Apprentice Notification 2025 for 3500 vacancies across various states under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Applications are open from 23 September to 12 October 2025 for graduates aged between 20 and 28 years. This recruitment does not involve any written exam; selection is merit-based on 12th marks and includes a local language test.
- Organization: Canara Bank
- Total Vacancies: 3500
- Post: Apprentice (1-year apprenticeship)
- Stipend: ₹15,000/month
- Eligibility: Graduate (any discipline), Age 20–28 as on 01.09.2025
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Dates: 23 September – 12 October 2025
- Application Fee: General/OBC/EWS – ₹500, SC/ST/PwBD – Nil
- Selection: State-wise Merit (12th marks/Diploma) + Document Verification + Local Language Test
- Official Website: canarabank.com
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 22 September 2025 |
| Online Application Start | 23 September 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 October 2025 |
| Last Date for Application Print | 27 October 2025 |
State-wise Vacancy List
| State | Total |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 410 |
| Karnataka | 591 |
| Tamil Nadu | 394 |
| Kerala | 243 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 242 |
| Maharashtra | 201 |
| West Bengal | 150 |
| Punjab | 97 |
| Rajasthan | 95 |
| Delhi | 94 |
| Others | 1483 |
| Total | 3500 |
Eligibility Criteria
- Education: Graduation in any stream from a recognized university.
- Age Limit: 20–28 years (as on 1st September 2025), with relaxation for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years).
- Nationality: Indian citizen/Eligible migrants as per notification.
Selection Process
- Merit List: Candidates will be shortlisted state-wise based on marks/percentage obtained in their 12th Standard (10+2)/Diploma examination. Minimum qualifying marks required: 60% for General, 55% for SC/ST/PwBD.
- Local Language Test: Candidates who did not study the state’s local language in 10th/12th will have to qualify a local language test conducted during document verification. Those who have proof of studying the local language are exempt.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present all educational, age, caste, and other documents for verification.
- Medical Fitness: Final appointment is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per Canara Bank requirements.
- Tie-Breaker: If two candidates have same marks, older candidate is preferred.
Exam Pattern
- No Written Exam: There is no online or offline written examination for this recruitment.
- Selection Only By Merit & Document/Language Test: The complete process is merit-based (academic marks), followed by document and language verification. Final selection after medical clearance.
- Apprenticeship Duration: 1 year from date of joining, not extendable.
Stipend & Duration
- Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000 (₹10,500 by Canara Bank, ₹4,500 via Govt DBT).
- No other allowances (No TA/DA/HRA/Medical etc.).
- Duration: 12 months apprenticeship (non-renewable).
Application Fees
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
- SC/ST/PwBD: Nil
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit canarabank.com or nats.education.gov.in
- Go to “Careers” → “Recruitment” → “Graduate Apprentice 2025”
- Register as a new user with name, mobile & email.
- Log in and fill all details: qualification, age, category, state preference.
- Upload scanned certificates and photograph.
- Pay fees (if applicable) using online gateway.
- Submit application and keep printout for future reference.
🔔 Reminder: No written exam; selection by merit in qualifying exam and local language test. Only apply for apprentice posts in the eligible state of domicile. Last date - 12 October 2025.
Conclusion
The Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 offers a fast-track entry into banking through practical apprenticeship. Graduates can gain professional experience with a monthly stipend and certificate for future career growth.
Reference: Canara Bank official notification and trusted sources.
Last Date: 12/10/2025
