Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for Graduates: Apply

The Canara Bank has released latest notification 2025 for 3500 apprentice for graduates in various states of India: Check full details

🏦 Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 – 3500 Vacancies for Graduates

Canara Bank, one of India’s leading public sector banks, has announced a major opportunity for fresh graduates through its Graduate Apprenticeship Program under the Apprentices Act, 1961. With 3500 training seats across all States and Union Territories, this initiative offers practical banking exposure, a monthly stipend, and a structured 12-month training period.

Canara Bank Apprentice Recruitment 2025 for Graduates: Apply

📌 Key Highlights

Total Vacancies: 3500 Graduate Apprentice seats
Qualification: Graduation in any discipline (completed between 01.01.2022 and 01.09.2025)
Age Limit: 20 to 28 years as on 01.09.2025 (relaxations applicable)
Monthly Stipend: ₹15,000 (₹10,500 from Canara Bank + ₹4,500 via Govt. DBT)
Training Duration: 12 months
Start Date of Registration: 23 September 2025
Last Date to Apply: 12 October 2025
Application Fee:

₹500 for General/OBC/EWS
Nil for SC/ST/PwBD

Selection Process:

Merit-based shortlisting (based on 12th/Diploma marks)
Local language test (if applicable)
Document verification
Medical fitness clearance

🗺️ State-Wise Vacancy Snapshot (Updated)

Canara Bank has distributed 3500 apprentice seats across all States and Union Territories. Below are the allocations for key regions:

Karnataka: 591 seats
Tamil Nadu: 394 seats
Uttar Pradesh: 410 seats
Kerala: 243 seats
Andhra Pradesh: 242 seats
Maharashtra: 201 seats
West Bengal: 150 seats
Telangana: 132 seats
Bihar: 119 seats
Haryana: 111 seats
Madhya Pradesh: 111 seats
Odisha: 105 seats
Delhi (UT): 94 seats
Punjab: 97 seats
Rajasthan: 95 seats
Gujarat: 87 seats
Jharkhand: 73 seats
Assam: 42 seats
Chhattisgarh: 40 seats
Goa: 26 seats
Himachal Pradesh: 23 seats
Jammu & Kashmir: 16 seats
Uttarakhand: 48 seats
Chandigarh (UT): 6 seats
Smaller States/UTs:

Sikkim: 4 seats
Mizoram: 2 seats
Nagaland: 3 seats
Manipur: 3 seats
Meghalaya: 6 seats
Tripura: 7 seats
Lakshadweep (UT): 3 seats
Pondicherry (UT): 4 seats
Arunachal Pradesh: 5 seats
Andaman & Nicobar Islands (UT): 5 seats
Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (UT): 2 seats

🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification: Graduation in any stream from a recognized university. Must have completed the degree between 01.01.2022 and 01.09.2025.
Age Criteria: 20–28 years as of 01.09.2025. Age relaxations:

SC/ST: 5 years
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
PwBD: 10 years
Widows/divorced women: up to 35–40 years depending on category

Local Language Proficiency: Candidates must either provide proof of having studied the local language or pass a language test during document verification.

💼 Apprenticeship Details

Nature of Engagement: Apprentices are not employees of Canara Bank and are not entitled to employee benefits.
Training Location: Selected branches across the chosen state
Leave Entitlement: 12 casual leaves annually (1 per month)
Working Hours: As per clerical cadre norms
Termination Clause: Misconduct or failure to report may lead to termination of the contract