CANARA BANK RECRUITMENT: APPRENTICES ACT, 1961: GRADUATE APPRENTICES’ ENGAGEMENT FOR FY 2024-2025
Leading public sector bank Canara Bank, which has over 9600 branches worldwide and its headquarters in Bengaluru, is now accepting online applications from qualified applicants for the following positions:
| Important Information | Important Dates |
|---|---|
Before applying for an apprenticeship at the bank, candidates must register on the apprenticeship portal at www.nats.education.gov.in. Only candidates whose profiles on the Apprenticeship site are 100% full are eligible to apply. | 18.09.2024 onwards unless registered earlier. |
| Opening Date and closing date for online registration in Website | 21.09.2024 to 04.10.2024 [both days inclusive] |
| Name of post | Graduate Apprentice |
| No. of Training Seats | 3000 seats |
No of Seats in Northeast , India
Northeast States | Local Language | No of Training Seats | ST | SC | OBC | EWS | UR | OUT OF WHICH | |||
HI | OC | VI | ID | ||||||||
Arunachal Pradesh | English | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Assam | Assamese/Bengali/Bodo | 30 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Manipur | Manipuri | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Meghalaya | English/Garo/Khasi | 3 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Mizoram | Mizo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Nagaland | English | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sikkim | Nepali/English | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Tripura | Bengali/Kokborok | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
MOST COMMONLY USED ABBREVIATED TERMS FOR DIFFERENT CATEGORIES
| Abbreviated Terms | Full Form | Abbreviated Terms | Full Form |
| ST | Scheduled Castes | SC | Scheduled Tribes |
| OBC | Other Backward Classes | EWS | Economically Weaker Class |
| UR | Unreserved category | PWD | Persons with Disabilities |
| BC(OBCM) | Backward Class (Other than Backward Class Muslims) | BC(M) | BC(M): Backward Class Muslims |
| MBC/DC | Most Backward Class / Denotified Community | PSTM: | Persons Studied in Tamil Medium |
| HH | Hard of Hearing | LV | Low Vision |
| VI | Vision Impaired | PH | Physically Handicapped |
| HI | Hearing Impaired | ID | Intellectual Disability |
| VH | Visually Handicapped | OH | Orthopedically Handicapped |
| MD | Multiple Disabilities |
Age Limit for CANARA BANK
| Minimum Age | 20 Years Old (not later than 01.09.2004 ) |
| Maximum Age | 28 Years Old ( not earlier than 01.09.1996 ) |
The following official guidelines apply to age relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidate: Five Years
- Candidates from OBC: Three Years
- PwBD: 10 years (EWS/General).
- For PwBD (SC/ST), 15 years
- 13-year-old OBC PwBD
Monthly Stipend
Stipend | Rs 15000/- | Every month, Canara Bank will deposit 10,500/- into the apprentice's account. |
The government's part of the stipend of Rs 4500 would be credited directly to the apprentice's bank account via DBT, following existing norms. |
What is the Selection Process?
Merit List Criteria:
- Based on 12th Std (HSC/10+2) or Diploma marks/%. If many candidates have the same percentage, the ranking will be based on age (older candidates rank higher).
- Candidates with a CGPA/OGPA must convert it to a percentage using the Board’s standards.
- A certificate from the appropriate authorities must be given for verification.
Percentage Calculation:
- Divide the total marks earned in all topics across semesters/years by the aggregate maximum marks.
- To calculate the percentage, multiply the value by 100.
Document Verification:
- The merit list is created based on the information supplied during the online application.
- Discrepancies discovered during document verification will result in disqualification.
- Local language proficiency will be checked during this procedure.
Final Selection Process
- The final selection process will involve verifying eligibility for the training seat and the information provided in the online application.
- Passing the local language test for the selected state.
- Be deemed medically fit as required by the bank.
Application Fees
| Category | Fees [Non-Refundable] |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | NIL |
| All Others | Rs. 500/- (incl. intimation charges) |
How to Apply ?
Follow these steps to apply:
- Go to www.canarabank.com to view the main website.
- Continue to the section on careers.
- Make sure to choose the Apprenticeship Act of 1961 option under Recruitment, then Enrollment of Graduate Apprentices.
- To complete the online registration procedure, provide all of the required information, including your contact information, educational history, and personal data.
- Place your signature, picture, and academic qualifications in the relevant papers.
- Check to see if there is an application cost.
Important Instructions Before Applying Online for Canara Bank Graduate Apprentice
Scan the following documents:
- Photograph (4.5 x 3.5 cm)
- Signature (not in capital letters)
- Left thumb impression (alternatives available if thumb is absent, such as other fingers or toes)
- Handwritten declaration (text is available below).
Document Scanning Requirements:
- Ensure that scanned photos are crisp and not smeared or blurred.
- Handwritten declaration wording (in English, no capital letters): “I, _______ (name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted in the application form is correct, true, and valid.” I will present the supporting documentation as needed.
- The declaration must be handwritten by the candidate. Others’ typed or written submissions will be refused.
Payment & Communication:
- Keep your payment information available for online application costs.
- Maintain a valid email address and cellphone number throughout the recruitment process.
- If you don’t already have a personal email address, create one before applying.
Documents Required for Canara Bank Apprenticeship Program (At the Time of Engagement)
Candidates must send the original documents listed below, together with self-attached photocopies. Failure to accomplish this will result in disqualification.
| Online Applications: | Valid system-generated printout. |
| Proof of date of birth: | Birth certificate, SSLC/Std. X certificate. |
| Photo ID for identification: | Passport, Aadhar Card, PAN Card, voter ID, driver’s license, or any other valid picture identification. |
Education Certificates: | Mark sheets/certificates from SSC through to the highest qualification. Mark sheets for each semester/year, final degree, and proof of result declaration must be submitted by the deadline. |
| Income and Asset Certificate (For EWS Candidates): | A competent authority issues a document in the required format |
| Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC applicants) | Issued by a competent authority with an OBC certificate indicating non-creamy layer status (valid as of the notification date). |
| Disability Certificate (for PWD candidates): | The District Medical Board issued the document in the appropriate format. |
Age Relaxation Certificate (for applicants impacted by the 1984 riots): | Issued by the District Magistrate |
| Other relevant documents: | Any additional paperwork that demonstrates eligibility. |
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