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APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 – 338

APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026: 338 vacancies. Apply online before 07 Aug 2026 — eligibility, fee, dates and direct link

·Posted 24 July 2026 at 08:45 pm

·by MITA CHAHAL

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Quick Summary

APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 – 338 recruitment banner

Start Date

24 Jul 2026

Last Date

7 Aug 2026

Exam Date

August/September 2026

Examination / Post Name

APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 – 338

Total Vacancies

338

Job Category

Government Jobs

Educational Qualification

Graduate, 12th Pass

Salary / Pay Scale

Post Name	Pay Level	Gross Salary
Staff Assistant	₹24,050 – 64,480	Around ₹47,000 per month
Assistant Manager	₹40,480 – 80,560	Around ₹62,571 per month

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Open Market Candidates (Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager)	20 to 30 years
PACS In-service Candidates (OC)	Up to 45 years
PACS In-service Candidates (Overall Ceiling)	Up to 50 years
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe	5 years relaxation
Backward Class	3 years relaxation
Physically Challenged (General)	10 years relaxation
Physically Challenged (SC/ST)	15 years relaxation
Physically Challenged (BC)	13 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen	Actual service period + 3 years (8 years for disabled SC/ST), max 50 years
In-service Cooperative/Commercial Banks	Relaxed by continuous service period, max 35 (General), 38 (BC), 40 (SC/ST)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	₹590 (inclusive of GST)
OC / BC / EWS	₹826 (inclusive of GST)

Selection Process

Online Written Examination — for both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts.
Document Verification — verification of all submitted documents and eligibility proofs.
Medical Fitness Examination — assessment of physical and medical fitness.
Final Appointment — subject to executing a service bond.

Official Notification Apply Online

Detailed Guide

Age Limit

Category	Age Limit
Open Market Candidates (Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager)	20 to 30 years
PACS In-service Candidates (OC)	Up to 45 years
PACS In-service Candidates (Overall Ceiling)	Up to 50 years
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe	5 years relaxation
Backward Class	3 years relaxation
Physically Challenged (General)	10 years relaxation
Physically Challenged (SC/ST)	15 years relaxation
Physically Challenged (BC)	13 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen	Actual service period + 3 years (8 years for disabled SC/ST), max 50 years
In-service Cooperative/Commercial Banks	Relaxed by continuous service period, max 35 (General), 38 (BC), 40 (SC/ST)

Application Fee

Category	Fee
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	₹590 (inclusive of GST)
OC / BC / EWS	₹826 (inclusive of GST)

Salary

Post Name	Pay Level	Gross Salary
Staff Assistant	₹24,050 – 64,480	Around ₹47,000 per month
Assistant Manager	₹40,480 – 80,560	Around ₹62,571 per month

Important Dates

Event	Date
Online Registration Start Date	24 July 2026
Online Registration Last Date	07 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	07 August 2026
Tentative Online Test Date	August/September 2026

Overview

The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) has announced the APCOB Recruitment 2026 for 338 Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager positions across six District Cooperative Central Banks. Job seekers with a graduation degree and local domicile in the respective districts should apply online between 24 July 2026 and 07 August 2026 for these opportunities.

Eligibility / Education Qualification

Post Name	Qualification	Experience / Other
Staff Assistant (Open Market)	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university	Knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, working knowledge of computers
Assistant Manager	First class graduation in any discipline, OR high second class in Commerce (55%+), OR a postgraduate degree in any discipline	Knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, working knowledge of computers
Staff Assistant (PACS In-service)	Intermediate + JDC/HDC/DCRS, or graduation from a recognized university	Minimum 10 years of service in a PACS affiliated to the concerned DCCB

Selection Process

Online Written Examination — for both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts.
Document Verification — verification of all submitted documents and eligibility proofs.
Medical Fitness Examination — assessment of physical and medical fitness.
Final Appointment — subject to executing a service bond.

Full Details

About the Recruitment

The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) has released the APCOB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting applications for 338 posts. This recruitment drive is being conducted for various District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) across Andhra Pradesh. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 24 July 2026 to 07 August 2026 through the official DCCB websites.

Post-wise and Category-wise Vacancy Details

A total of 338 vacancies are available for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager positions across six DCCBs. The distribution of posts is as follows:

S. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts
1	Staff Assistant – Chittoor DCCB	75
2	Staff Assistant – Kadapa DCCB	40
3	Assistant Manager – Kadapa DCCB	23
4	Staff Assistant – Nellore DCCB	48
5	Staff Assistant – Prakasam DCCB	60
6	Assistant Manager – Prakasam DCCB	20
7	Staff Assistant – Visakhapatnam DCCB	47
8	Staff Assistant – Vizianagaram DCCB	25
-	Grand Total	338

A portion of these vacancies is reserved for in-service employees of Primary Agriculture Co-operative Societies (PACS) affiliated with the respective DCCB. Detailed category-wise reservations (OC/BC/SC/ST/EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) are provided in each district's specific official notification PDF.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements as of 24 July 2026:

Local Candidate (Domicile) Eligibility

Applicants must be local to the erstwhile district of the DCCB 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.
Having resided in the local area for at least 4 years immediately preceding the SSC (or equivalent) examination.

Educational Qualification

Post	Educational Qualification (as on 24.07.2026)
Staff Assistant	Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, and working knowledge of computers.
Assistant Manager	First class graduation in any discipline, OR high second class in Commerce (aggregate 55% and above), OR a postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, and working knowledge of computers.
Staff Assistant (PACS in-service candidates only)	Intermediate plus JDC/HDC/DCRS, or graduation from a recognized university, along with a minimum of 10 years of service in a PACS affiliated to the concerned DCCB as on the date of notification.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age criteria for candidates are calculated as of 01 June 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 for various categories is provided as per government rules:

Category	Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe	5 years
Backward Class	3 years
Physically Challenged – General	10 years
Physically Challenged – SC/ST	15 years
Physically Challenged – BC	13 years
Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen	Actual period of service rendered + 3 years (8 years for disabled ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years
In-service candidates of Cooperative/Commercial banks	Age relaxed by the period of continuous service, subject to a maximum age of 35 years (General), 38 years (BC), and 40 years (SC/ST)

Application Fee and Payment Method

The application fee and intimation charges are non-refundable and must be paid online.

Category	Fee (Inclusive of GST)
SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen	₹590
OC / BC / EWS	₹826

Candidates are responsible for any additional bank transaction charges. Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, or mobile wallets.

Selection Process

The selection process for both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager (open market category) involves the following stages:

Online Written Examination — Candidates will appear for a computer-based test.
Document Verification — Shortlisted candidates will undergo verification of their original documents.
Medical Fitness Examination — A medical check-up will be conducted to ensure fitness for the post.
Final Appointment — Successful candidates will be appointed upon executing a service bond.

There will be no interview for these posts.

Exam Pattern and Syllabus

The online written test for open market candidates will be conducted in English, carrying a total of 200 marks with a composite duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). A negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for each incorrect answer.

Exam Pattern for Open Market Candidates

Test Name	No. of Questions (Staff Assistant)	Marks (Staff Assistant)	No. of Questions (Assistant Manager)	Marks (Assistant Manager)
Reasoning	40	50	40	50
Quantitative Aptitude (with Data Interpretation for AM)	40	50	40	50
English Language	40	40	40	40
General Awareness (Staff Assistant) / Financial Awareness (Assistant Manager)	40	40	40	40
Computer Knowledge	40	20	40	20
Total	200	200	200	200

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

PACS in-service candidates applying for Staff Assistant posts will have a separate test focused on the working and functions of PACS.

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
Working and Functions of PACS	50	100

The negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer also applies here. The Certified PACS Secretary (CPS) study material (4 modules) is recommended for preparation.

Pay Scale and Benefits

Selected candidates will receive competitive salaries and other admissible allowances as per the Bank's service rules.

Post	Pay Scale	Approximate Starting Monthly Emoluments
Staff Assistant	₹24,050 – 1340/3 – 28,070 – 1650/3 – 33,020 – 2000/4 – 41,020 – 2340/7 – 57,400 – 4400/1 – 61,800 – 2680/1 – 64,480	Around ₹47,000 per month, inclusive of DA and HRA at current rates
Assistant Manager	₹40,480 – 2000/11 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/5 – 80,560	Around ₹62,571 per month, inclusive of DA and HRA at current rates

A mandatory Contract Bond of ₹2,00,000 must be executed by all selected candidates, committing them to serve the Bank for a minimum period of 2 years.

How to Apply — Step by Step

Candidates must apply online through the official website of the specific DCCB for which they wish to apply. The application window is from 24 July 2026 to 07 August 2026.

Visit the official website of the relevant DCCB (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, or Vizianagaram DCCB).
Locate and click on the "Apply Online" link for the APCOB Recruitment 2026.
Click "Click here for New Registration" and provide your basic details (name, contact, email) to receive a Provisional Registration Number and Password.
Log in with these credentials and accurately fill out the online application form with all personal, educational, and other required information.
Upload scanned copies of your photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), signature in black ink, left thumb impression, and a handwritten declaration in English, adhering to the specified format and size.
Carefully review the entire application form before clicking "Completed Registration," as no modifications are allowed afterward.
Proceed to pay the application fee/intimation charges through the online payment gateway.
Submit the application and ensure to save or print the system-generated e-receipt and the completed application form for future reference.

Documents Required

Candidates shortlisted for document verification will need to present the following original documents along with photocopies:

Printout of the online application form and fee payment e-receipt.
Downloaded call letter with the same photograph as uploaded during registration.
Valid photo identity proof.
Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (from SSC onwards).
Local candidate / domicile proof for the concerned district.
Community/Caste certificate (for SC/ST/BC candidates).
Income and Asset Certificate (for EWS candidates).
PwBD disability certificate (if applicable).
Discharge certificate (for Ex-Servicemen candidates).
PACS service certificate/service register (for in-service PACS candidates).
No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the current employer (if employed).

Important Dates

Event	Date
Opening date for online registration	24 July 2026
Closing date for online registration	07 August 2026
Last date for payment of online application fee	07 August 2026
Date of online test (tentative)	August/September 2026

Important Links

District / Post	Official Website for Apply Online
Chittoor DCCB – Staff Assistant	chittoordccb.bank.in
Kadapa DCCB – Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager	kadapadccb.bank.in
Nellore DCCB – Staff Assistant	nelloredccb.bank.in
Prakasam DCCB – Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager	prakasamdccb.bank.in
Visakhapatnam DCCB – Staff Assistant	visakhapatnamdccb.bank.in
Vizianagaram DCCB – Staff Assistant	vizianagaramdccb.bank.in

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

QWhat is the total number of vacancies in APCOB Recruitment 2026?

AA total of 338 vacancies have been notified, comprising 295 Staff Assistant posts and 43 Assistant Manager posts across six District Cooperative Central Banks.

QWhat are the APCOB Recruitment 2026 online application dates?

AOnline registration for APCOB Recruitment 2026 starts on 24 July 2026 and closes on 07 August 2026. The last date for fee payment is also 07 August 2026.

QWhat is the age limit for APCOB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts?

ACandidates must be between 20 and 30 years of age as on 01 June 2026 for open market posts, with age relaxation applicable for reserved categories as per government rules.

QWhat is the educational qualification for APCOB Staff Assistant?

ACandidates for APCOB Staff Assistant must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university, along with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, and working knowledge of computers.

QWhat is the application fee for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

AThe application fee for APCOB Recruitment 2026 is ₹590 (inclusive of GST) for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates, and ₹826 (inclusive of GST) for OC/BC/EWS candidates, payable online only.

QIs there an interview in APCOB Recruitment 2026 selection process?

ANo, the selection process for APCOB Recruitment 2026 is based solely on an online written examination, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check, with no interview stage.

QWhen is the APCOB Recruitment 2026 exam date?

AThe online test for APCOB Recruitment 2026 is tentatively scheduled for August/September 2026. The exact date will be communicated through the call letter.

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