APCOB Recruitment 2026: 338 Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Posts

APCOB Recruitment 2026: 338 Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Vacancies

The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) and its affiliated District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) have released a notification for 338 posts of Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager (Scale-I) under APCOB Recruitment 2026. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates looking for bank jobs in Andhra Pradesh. Online applications begin on July 24, 2026, and the last date to apply is August 7, 2026. Candidates must be local to the respective districts for which they are applying.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details (APCOB & DCCB)

A total of 338 vacancies have been notified across the six DCCBs. The distribution is as follows:

Eligibility Criteria

Local Candidate (Domicile) Eligibility

Candidates must be local to the erstwhile district of the post they are applying for. Local status is generally determined by 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 by residing in the local area for at least 4 years immediately preceding the SSC (or equivalent) examination.

Educational Qualification (as on 24.07.2026)

Age Limit (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.

Age Relaxation

APCOB Salary 2026 (Pay Scale and Emoluments)

Other allowances and perquisites are admissible as per the service rules. 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.

Application Fee 2026

The application fee/intimation charges (non-refundable) are uniform across all six DCCBs and both posts, payable online only.

Selection Process

Selection for both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts (open market category) is based on performance in the Online Written Test, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check. There is no interview.

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

Exam Pattern 2026 (Online Written Test)

The online test for 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.

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. Please note: The direct links for official notifications and online application were not provided in the source text. Candidates are advised to visit the official websites of the respective DCCBs (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, or Vizianagaram DCCB) to find the exact links. The general steps are:

1. Visit the official website of the concerned DCCB.
2. Look for the "Apply Online" link.
3. Select "Click here for New Registration" and provide necessary details to generate credentials.
4. Log in and fill the application form with personal, educational, and other required details.
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration.
6. Preview the application form carefully and submit it.
7. Pay the application fee online.
8. Save/print the e-receipt and application form for future reference.