APCOB Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF Out for 338 Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Posts

APCOB Recruitment 2026: Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) has announced 338 vacancies under APCOB Recruitment 2026 for the posts of Assistant Manager (Scale-I) and Staff Assistant. Online applications have been invited for vacancies in APCOB and various District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) of Andhra Pradesh. The application process started on 24 July 2026, and the last date to submit the online application is 7 August 2026.

Candidates must possess the required graduation or postgraduate qualification according to the post. For Assistant Manager, candidates should have First Class/High Second Class in Commerce with at least 55% marks or the prescribed postgraduate qualification. The selection process includes an online written examination, document verification and medical examination. The salary for the advertised posts ranges from ₹24,050 to ₹80,560 per month. Selected candidates will be posted at various locations in Andhra Pradesh, including Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram.

APCOB Staff Assistant & AM Recruitment 2026

The APCOB Recruitment 2026 has been announced for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts across six District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) in Andhra Pradesh. A total of 338 vacancies are available, including 295 Staff Assistant and 43 Assistant Manager posts.

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

The online registration process for APCOB Recruitment 2026 started on 24 July 2026. Candidates can submit their applications and pay the required application fee until 7 August 2026. The online examination is tentatively scheduled to be held in August or September 2026.

• Online Registration Starts: 24 July 2026
• Last Date for Online Registration: 07 August 2026
• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 07 August 2026
• Online Test: August/September 2026 (Tentative)

The exact examination date, shift timing and examination city will be mentioned in the call letter, which will be made available before the examination.

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

A total of 338 vacancies have been announced across six DCCBs. The district-wise and post-wise vacancy details are given below.

Some Staff Assistant vacancies are specifically reserved for in-service employees of Primary Agriculture Co-operative Societies (PACS) affiliated with the concerned DCCB. These candidates must meet the eligibility conditions prescribed in the notification.

The detailed category-wise distribution for OC, BC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen candidates is provided separately in the respective district’s official notification.

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates applying for APCOB Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit and local candidate requirements prescribed for the respective post.

Since each DCCB recruits candidates for its own district, applicants must meet the local candidate requirements of the erstwhile district for which they are applying.

Generally, a candidate will be considered local if they have studied in an educational institution in the concerned local area for at least four consecutive academic years up to the SSC or equivalent examination.

Candidates who do not satisfy this condition may qualify based on residence in the local area for at least four years immediately before the SSC or equivalent examination. The notification also provides a seven-year study/residence criterion for certain cases.

APCOB Educational Qualification 2026

The prescribed educational qualifications will be calculated as on 24 July 2026.

APCOB Age Limit 2026

The age of candidates will be calculated as on 1 June 2026.

For open-market candidates applying for Staff Assistant or Assistant Manager posts, the minimum age is 20 years and the maximum age is 30 years.

PACS in-service candidates can receive relaxation up to 45 years for the OC category, with further category-wise relaxation subject to an overall maximum age of 50 years.

APCOB Age Relaxation 2026:

For in-service Cooperative/Commercial Bank employees, the maximum age after relaxation is 35 years for General, 38 years for BC and 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Eligible candidates must submit the required certificates during document verification to claim age relaxation.

APCOB Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary according to the pay scale prescribed for their respective posts.

The approximate monthly emoluments include Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA) at current rates. Other allowances and benefits will be provided according to the service rules of the respective bank.

Selected candidates will also have to execute a Contract Bond of ₹2 lakh and agree to serve the bank continuously for a minimum period of two years. This condition applies to both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts.

APCOB Application Fee 2026

The application fee is the same across all six DCCBs and must be paid online.

• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹590/-
• OC/BC/EWS: ₹826/-

The above fee is inclusive of GST. Bank transaction charges, if applicable, will have to be paid separately by the candidate.

The application fee can be paid through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI or mobile wallets.

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager open-market vacancies will be based on an online written examination followed by document verification and a medical fitness examination.

The selection stages are:

• Online Written Examination
• Document Verification
• Medical Fitness Examination
• Final Appointment after completion of the required service bond formalities

There is no interview for Staff Assistant or Assistant Manager posts.

APCOB Exam Pattern 2026

The online examination for open-market Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager candidates will consist of 200 questions carrying a total of 200 marks. Candidates will get 120 minutes to complete the examination.

There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer. No marks will be deducted for questions that are not attempted.

Exam Pattern for PACS In-Service Candidates

Candidates applying for Staff Assistant posts under the PACS quota will have a separate examination based on the working and functions of PACS.

Negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer will also apply to this examination. The Certified PACS Secretary (CPS) study material consisting of four modules has been mentioned as the reference material for preparation.

APCOB Recruitment 2026 Required Documents

Candidates shortlisted for document verification must produce the required original documents along with photocopies. These documents are not required to be sent to the bank while submitting the online application.

Candidates should keep the following documents ready:

• Printout of the submitted online application and fee payment e-receipt
• Downloaded examination call letter with the required photograph
• Valid photo identity proof
• Educational qualification certificates and marksheets from SSC onwards
• Local candidate/domicile proof for the concerned district
• SC/ST/BC community certificate, if applicable
• EWS Income and Asset Certificate, if applicable
• PwBD disability certificate, if applicable
• Discharge certificate for Ex-Servicemen
• PACS service certificate/service register for eligible PACS employees
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer, if applicable

How to Apply Online for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must apply through the official website of the DCCB for the district in which they wish to apply.

• Visit the official website of the concerned DCCB.
• Click on the “Apply Online” link.
• Select “Click here for New Registration.”
• Enter your name, contact details and email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
• Log in and complete the application form with the required personal and educational details.
• Upload your photograph, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in the prescribed format.
• Preview the application carefully before final submission.
• Pay the required application fee through the online payment gateway.
• Submit the application and save or print the application form and payment e-receipt for future reference.

Candidates should keep a scanned photograph measuring 4.5 cm × 3.5 cm, signature in black ink, left thumb impression and handwritten declaration in English ready before starting the application process.

APCOB Staff Assistant & AM Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF & Apply Online Form Link 

Candidates can check and download the district-wise APCOB Recruitment 2026 notifications for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts from the table below. The respective online application links are also provided for each recruitment.

FAQs for APCOB Recruitment 2026

• Q1. How many vacancies are available in APCOB Recruitment 2026?
• A total of 338 vacancies have been announced, including 295 Staff Assistant and 43 Assistant Manager posts across six District Cooperative Central Banks in Andhra Pradesh.
• Q2. What is the last date to apply for APCOB Recruitment 2026?
• The last date to submit the online application is 7 August 2026. The application fee must also be paid by 7 August 2026.
• Q3. What is the age limit for APCOB Recruitment 2026?
• Open-market candidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 1 June 2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit is available to eligible categories according to the prescribed rules.
• Q4. What is the qualification for APCOB Staff Assistant?
• Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. They should also have knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu and working knowledge of computers.
• Q5. What is the qualification for APCOB Assistant Manager?
• Candidates should possess First Class Graduation in any discipline, High Second Class in Commerce with at least 55% aggregate marks, or a Postgraduate Degree in any discipline. Knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu and working knowledge of computers are also required.
• Q6. What is the salary of APCOB Staff Assistant?
• The Staff Assistant pay scale ranges from ₹24,050 to ₹64,480. The approximate starting monthly emoluments are around ₹47,000, including DA and HRA at current rates.
• Q7. What is the salary of APCOB Assistant Manager?
• The Assistant Manager pay scale ranges from ₹40,480 to ₹80,560. Approximate starting monthly emoluments are around ₹62,571, including DA and HRA at current rates.
• Q8. Is there an interview in APCOB Recruitment 2026?
• No. There is no interview for Staff Assistant or Assistant Manager open-market posts. Selection is based on the online written examination followed by document verification and medical fitness.

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