APCOB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 338 Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager Posts

338 vacancies are open at the Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) under the APCOB Recruitment 2026 notification for the posts of Assistant Manager (Scale-I) and Staff Assistant. APCOB and the Andhra Pradesh District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) invite online applications from 24 July 2026, with 7 August 2026 as the last date to apply.

Eligible candidates need graduation (Assistant Manager: First Class/High Second Class in Commerce with minimum 55%, or Postgraduate). Selection is through an online written exam, document verification, and medical examination. Salary ranges from Rs. 24,050 to Rs. 80,560 per month. Job location: Andhra Pradesh (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram).

APCOB Staff Assistant and AM Recruitment 2026 Notification Out

APCOB Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep the following key dates in mind. These dates are identical for all six DCCB notifications.

The exact exam date, shift timing, and city of examination will be intimated through the call letter, which will be made available for download closer to the exam date. This date has not been announced yet in the notification.

APCOB Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise and District-Wise Details

A total of 338 vacancies have been notified across the six DCCBs. The table below gives the post-wise number of vacancies for each district.

Out of the total notified vacancies, a fixed number of posts in each district (except Vizianagaram) are earmarked exclusively for in-service employees of Primary Agriculture Co-operative Societies (PACS) affiliated to that DCCB, subject to those candidates meeting the eligibility criteria specified in the notification. Category-wise (OC/BC/SC/ST/EWS) and PwBD/Ex-Servicemen break-up of vacancies is given separately in each district's official notification PDF, since the reservation percentage varies slightly by district.

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APCOB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Local Candidate (Domicile) Eligibility

Each DCCB recruits only for its own district's requirements, so candidates must be local to the erstwhile district of the post they are applying for. For example, only candidates local to erstwhile Chittoor district can apply for Chittoor DCCB posts, and only candidates local to erstwhile Kadapa district can apply for Kadapa DCCB posts, and so on for Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram. Local status is generally determined based on either of the following:

• Having studied in an educational institution in the local area for at least 4 consecutive academic years up to the SSC (or equivalent) examination; or
• Having resided in the local area for at least 4 years immediately preceding the SSC (or equivalent) examination, if not covered under the study criterion above.

Candidates who do not meet the 4-year local criterion may still be considered local under a 7-year study/residence criterion within the state, as detailed in the respective official notification.

APCOB Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Bank Jobs 2026 available across India.

APCOB Age Limit 2026

The age of the candidate is reckoned as on 01.06.2026.

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 30 years (for open market candidates, both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager)
• Maximum age for PACS in-service candidates: Relaxation up to 45 years for OC, with further category-wise relaxation subject to an overall ceiling of 50 years

APCOB Age Relaxation 2026

The relaxation in upper age limit is cumulative as per government guidelines, and reserved-category candidates must submit the relevant community certificate at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.

APCOB Salary 2026 (Pay Scale and Emoluments)

Other allowances and perquisites are admissible as per the service rules of the respective Bank. Selected candidates are required to execute a Contract Bond with a liability of ₹2,00,000, agreeing to serve the Bank continuously for a minimum period of 2 years; this bond condition applies to both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager appointees.

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APCOB Application Fee 2026

The application fee/intimation charges (non-refundable) are the same across all six DCCBs and both posts, and must be paid online only.

Bank transaction charges for online payment are additional and must be borne by the candidate, including those applying under reserved categories. Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, or mobile wallets.

How to Apply Online for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can apply only through the official website of the DCCB corresponding to the post/district they wish to apply for, and only during the online registration window. Follow the steps below:

1. Visit the official website of the concerned DCCB (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, or Vizianagaram DCCB, as applicable).
2. Click on the "Apply Online" link on the homepage.
3. Select "Click here for New Registration" and enter your name, contact details, and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
4. Log in using the generated credentials and fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
5. Upload the scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration as per the specified format and size.
6. Preview the application form carefully before final submission, since no correction is allowed after clicking "Completed Registration."
7. Pay the requisite application fee/intimation charges through the online payment gateway.
8. Submit the application and save/print the system-generated e-receipt and application form for your own records.

Before starting the online registration, keep ready a scanned photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), signature in black ink, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in English, since these need to be uploaded during the application process.

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

Selection to both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts (open market category) is based purely on performance in the Online Written Test, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check. There is no interview for either post. The broad stages are:

• Stage 1: Online Written Examination
• Stage 2: Document Verification
• Stage 3: Medical Fitness Examination
• Stage 4: Final Appointment (subject to executing the service bond)

APCOB Exam Pattern 2026 (Open Market Candidates)

The online test for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager (open market candidates) will be conducted in English, carries 200 marks, and has a composite duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.

APCOB Exam Pattern 2026 for PACS In-Service Candidates (Staff Assistant Only)

Candidates applying under the PACS quota for Staff Assistant posts will be tested separately, on the working and functions of PACS.

The same negative marking rule of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies to this test as well. The Certified PACS Secretary (CPS) study material (4 modules) has been indicated as the reference material for this test.

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APCOB Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

Candidates shortlisted for document verification should be ready with the originals and photocopies of the following documents. Candidates are not required to send these to the Bank at the time of online application; they need to be produced only when called for verification.

• Printout of the online application form and fee payment e-receipt
• Downloaded call letter with the same photograph affixed as uploaded during registration
• Valid photo identity proof (as specified in the call letter)
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (SSC onward)
• Local candidate / domicile proof for the concerned district
• Community/Caste certificate, for candidates seeking SC/ST/BC reservation or age relaxation
• Income and Asset Certificate, for candidates seeking EWS reservation
• PwBD disability certificate in the prescribed format, for candidates seeking disability-based reservation
• Discharge certificate, for Ex-Servicemen candidates
• PACS service certificate/service register (duly certified), for in-service PACS candidates
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if already employed

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Only one online application should be submitted per post; details cannot be modified after final submission.
• Signature must not be in capital letters and must be in black ink; the handwritten declaration must be in the candidate's own handwriting and in English only.
• Candidates already employed must produce a "No Objection Certificate" from their current employer at the time of document verification.
• Bank transaction charges for the online fee payment are to be borne by the candidate and are not included in the fee amount shown above.
• Candidates using a scribe (visually impaired or those with a permanently affected writing speed) are eligible for compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour of examination, subject to prior registration for the same in the application form.
• Canvassing in any form, or furnishing incorrect information at any stage, will lead to disqualification from the selection process, potentially with retrospective effect.
• Appointment of selected candidates is subject to being declared medically fit and executing a Contract Bond of ₹2,00,000 for a minimum 2-year service commitment.
• Candidates should keep their registered email ID and mobile number active throughout the recruitment process, since call letters and other communication will be sent through these channels.

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Applicants interested in the cooperative banking sector can check the latest Cooperative Bank Recruitment openings. Those searching for opportunities closer to Andhra Pradesh can browse more Andhra Pradesh Government Jobs across various departments. Commerce and finance graduates can also explore more Assistant Manager Jobs and Bank PO and Clerk Jobs matching their qualification.