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Canara Bank Announces 3,500 Graduate Apprentice Positions: Selection Based on 12th Grade Marks!

- •Canara Bank has announced 3,500 Graduate Apprentice positions nationwide, with 391 allocated to Tamil Nadu.
- •A monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650 will be provided during the 12-month training period.
- •Application registration opens on October 1st and closes on October 17, 2026.
- •Selection will be based on 12th-grade or diploma marks, without a written examination.
- •Upon completion, a NATS joint certificate will be issued, but permanent employment at Canara Bank is not guaranteed.
Key Questions Answered
Candidates must hold a degree obtained between January 1, 2023, and September 1, 2026, and be between 20 and 28 years old as of September 1, 2026. During the 12-month training period, selected apprentices will receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 16,650.
Candidates are selected based on their 12th-grade or diploma marks without a written examination, requiring a minimum of 60% for General, OBC, and EWS, and 55% for SC, ST, and PwD categories. The process includes document verification, a local language test, and a medical examination.
Application registration runs from October 1 until October 17, 2026. Applicants must first register on the NATS website, complete their profile, and then submit their application via the Canara Bank portal with a fee of Rs. 500 for eligible categories.





