About APCOB Apprentices Recruitment 2026
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd (APCOB) has issued an official notification for the APCOB Apprentices Recruitment 2026, inviting applications for 25 Apprentice posts for the Financial Year 2026-27. This apprenticeship program, governed by the Apprentices Act, 1961, offers valuable training opportunities in various specializations. Candidates who meet the specified eligibility criteria are encouraged to apply online through the official APCOB website. The application window is open from August 2, 2026, to August 11, 2026.
APCOB Apprentice Vacancy Details 2026
APCOB has announced a total of 25 tentative training seats for Apprentices, distributed across different categories and specializations. The total number of posts is provisional and may be adjusted by the Bank.
Category-wise Vacancy Break-up:
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|
| Apprentice | 25 (OC-10, BC-A-2, BC-B-2, BC-C-1, BC-D-1, BC-E-1, SC-G-I-1, SC-G-II-2, SC-G-III-1, ST-2, EWS-2) |
Specialization-wise Vacancy Distribution:
| Specialization | No. of Posts |
|---|
| Agriculture | 3 |
| Information Technology | 3 |
| Legal | 1 |
| General | 18 |
| Total | 25 |
Reservation for women and Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) is applied horizontally, meaning selected candidates are placed within their respective categories. EWS reservation follows A.P. G.O. MS. No. 73 dated 04.08.2021, requiring a valid Income and Asset Certificate.
Eligibility Criteria for APCOB Apprentice 2026
To be eligible for the APCOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026, applicants must fulfill specific educational qualifications, age limits, and other conditions. All eligibility requirements, including age and qualification, are calculated as of August 1, 2026.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institute approved by the Government of India or its regulatory bodies in the relevant specialization.
- Agriculture: Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, or Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation.
- Information Technology: Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/Information Technology or equivalent.
- Legal: Bachelor's degree in Law/LLB or equivalent.
- General: Bachelor's degree in Banking, Commerce, Accounting & Audit.
Additionally, candidates must be proficient in reading and writing both Telugu and English.
Age Limit:
Applicants must be at least 20 years old and not more than 28 years old as of August 1, 2026. This means candidates should have been born between August 1, 1998, and August 1, 2004 (inclusive of both dates).
Age Relaxation:
Age relaxation will be provided to candidates belonging to reserved categories as per government norms:
- Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 years
- Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): 10 years
Other Important Eligibility Conditions:
- Candidates must not have previously undergone or terminated an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, or be currently pursuing one.
- Applicants with one or more years of training or job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible.
- A 100% complete profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) is mandatory for all applicants.
- Engagement is contingent upon the candidate being declared medically fit.
- Candidates who do not have proof of local language study (10th or 12th mark sheet) must pass a local language test during Document Verification.
APCOB Apprentice Monthly Stipend 2026
Selected apprentices will receive a total monthly stipend of ₹15,000. This amount includes a maximum Bank component of ₹10,500 and a maximum Government component of ₹4,500, which is paid directly to the apprentice via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) as per Apprenticeship rules. Apprentices are not entitled to any other allowances or employee benefits as this is a training engagement, not employment.
APCOB Apprentice Selection Process 2026
The selection process for the APCOB Apprentice program involves multiple stages, primarily focusing on academic merit and document verification. The steps are as follows:
- NATS 2.0 Portal Registration: All candidates must first register on the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS 2.0) portal at www.nats.education.gov.in and ensure their profile is 100% complete.
- Online Application Submission: Eligible candidates must submit their applications online through the official APCOB website between the specified dates.
- Application Scrutiny: A dedicated committee appointed by the Bank will scrutinize all applications received by the deadline.
- Merit List Preparation: A provisional merit list will be prepared in descending order based on the marks or percentage obtained in SSC, 12th (HSC/10+2), and Graduation. In case of a tie in academic scores, older candidates will be ranked higher.
- Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates will be called for Document Verification at the APCOB Head Office in Vijayawada.
- Final Engagement: The final engagement is subject to satisfactory verification of character, antecedents, and caste validity certificates (if applicable). Selected candidates will receive communication for DV and final selection via email.
Weightage of Marks for Qualification:
The merit list will be prepared based on the following weightage for academic marks:
| Qualification | Weightage of Marks (Maximum) | Award of Marks |
|---|
| SSC | 10 | Above 90% - 9 Marks; Between 80%-90% - 8 Marks; Between 70%-79% - 7 Marks; Between 60%-69% - 6 Marks; Between 50%-59% - 5 Marks; Below 50% - 4 Marks |
| 10+2 (Intermediate) | 10 | Above 90% - 9 Marks; Between 80%-90% - 8 Marks; Between 70%-79% - 7 Marks; Between 60%-69% - 6 Marks; Between 50%-59% - 5 Marks; Below 50% - 4 Marks |
| Graduation | 10 | Above 90% - 9 Marks; Between 80%-90% - 8 Marks; Between 70%-79% - 7 Marks; Between 60%-69% - 6 Marks; Between 50%-59% - 5 Marks; Below 50% - 4 Marks |
| Total | 30 | - |
Meeting the eligibility criteria does not guarantee selection. APCOB reserves the right to modify the selection or engagement criteria as needed.
Required Documents for APCOB Apprentice
Candidates should prepare the following documents for submission during the Document Verification stage:
- SSC, 12th (HSC/10+2), and Graduation mark sheets and passing certificates.
- Proof of local language study (10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate), if applicable.
- Caste validity certificate (for reserved categories).
- BC Certificate indicating non-creamy layer status, issued between April 1, 2026, and the date of appointment (for BC candidates).
- Income and Asset Certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026, in the prescribed format (for EWS candidates).
- Certificate for age relaxation, if claiming under SC/ST, BC (Non-Creamy Layer), or PwBD categories.
- Medical fitness certificate as per Bank requirements.
Candidates should refer to the official notification for any additional document requirements or specific formats.
How to Apply Online for APCOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026?
Follow these steps to successfully apply for the APCOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026:
- Register on NATS 2.0 Portal: Visit www.nats.education.gov.in and complete your profile to 100%. Note down your Enrolment ID.
- Access APCOB Website: Go to the official APCOB website, https://www.apcob.bank.in.
- Find Application Link: Look for the online application link for Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with accurate personal, academic, and category details.
- Upload Documents: Upload all necessary documents and certificates as specified in the application form.
- Review and Submit: Carefully review all entered information before submitting the application online.
- Save Confirmation: Take a printout or save a digital copy of the submitted application for future reference.
Only online applications will be accepted; no other mode of application is permitted.
Important Instructions for APCOB Apprenticeship
- This is an apprenticeship program, not permanent employment with APCOB. The Bank is not obligated to offer employment after training.
- No transport, hostel, or residential accommodation will be provided during the training period.
- Candidature is provisional and subject to verification of all documents. False information will lead to cancellation or termination.
- Selected candidates may be allotted to any Branch/Head Office within Andhra Pradesh.
- Failure to qualify the local language test (if applicable) will result in non-engagement.
- Apprentices are entitled to one casual leave per month (maximum three at a time); no other leave or overtime is permitted.
- The Bank can terminate the apprenticeship with 7 days' notice for misconduct, disobedience, or unsatisfactory performance.
- Upon premature termination by the apprentice, they or their surety must indemnify the Bank for training costs.
- After training, apprentices must pass an assessment test (theory by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India and practical by APCOB) to receive an Apprenticeship Certificate and Certificate of Proficiency.
- Any disputes will be subject to the jurisdiction of courts in Vijayawada.
- All future announcements will be published exclusively on the official APCOB website.
