By THE NEWSMAN OF INDIA.COM| For the first time, private sector professionals have shown interest in leading Canara Bank, with six such candidates applying for the post of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Overall, 19 applications have been received, including contenders from State Bank of India and other public sector banks. The Financial Services Institutions Bureau will conduct interviews on December 22. The current MD & CEO, K Satyanarayana Raju, demits office on December 31.