The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) has released its Recruitment 2026 notification for a total of 338 vacancies across six District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs). Candidates can apply online from 24 July 2026 to 7 August 2026 for the posts of Assistant Manager (Scale‑I) and Staff Assistant.
Highlights
| Organisation |
Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) |
| Post Names |
Assistant Manager, Staff Assistant |
| Total Vacancies |
338 (295 Staff Assistant + 43 Assistant Manager) |
| Application Mode |
Online only |
| Start Date |
24 July 2026 |
| Last Date |
7 August 2026 |
| Official Website |
Not mentioned in the notification |
Post & Organization Details
APCOB, a statutory cooperative bank of Andhra Pradesh, together with its six District Cooperative Central Banks (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram) is recruiting for the following posts:
- Assistant Manager (Scale‑I) – supervisory and managerial responsibilities in banking operations.
- Staff Assistant – clerical and support functions across various branches.
Vacancy Details
| S. No. |
Post Name (District) |
No. of Posts |
| 1 |
Staff Assistant – Chittoor DCCB (67 Open Market + 8 PACS quota) |
75 |
| 2 |
Staff Assistant – Kadapa DCCB (31 Open Market + 9 PACS quota) |
40 |
| 3 |
Assistant Manager – Kadapa DCCB |
23 |
| 4 |
Staff Assistant – Nellore DCCB (37 Open Market + 11 PACS quota) |
48 |
| 5 |
Staff Assistant – Prakasam DCCB (49 Open Market + 11 PACS quota) |
60 |
| 6 |
Assistant Manager – Prakasam DCCB |
20 |
| 7 |
Staff Assistant – Visakhapatnam DCCB (35 Open Market + 12 PACS quota) |
47 |
| 8 |
Staff Assistant – Vizianagaram DCCB |
25 |
| Grand Total |
338 |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (as on 01‑06‑2026)
- Minimum age: 20 years
- Maximum age for open‑market candidates: 30 years
- Maximum age for PACS in‑service candidates: up to 45 years (general) with category‑wise relaxation up to 50 years
Age Relaxation
| Category |
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 + 3 years (max 50 years) |
| In‑service candidates of Cooperative/Commercial banks |
Relaxation by continuous service (max 35/38/40 years for General/BC/SC‑ST) |
Educational Qualification
| Post |
Required Qualification |
| 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 (≥ 55 %) OR Post‑graduate degree in any discipline, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu and working knowledge of computers. |
| Staff Assistant (PACS in‑service) |
Intermediate plus JDC/HDC/DCRS, or graduation, with minimum 10 years of service in a PACS affiliated to the concerned DCCB. |
Local Candidate (Domicile) Requirement
Applicants must be local to the district of the post. Local status is established by either:
- Studying in the district for at least four consecutive academic years up to the SSC (or equivalent) examination, or
- Residing in the district for at least four years immediately preceding the SSC (or equivalent) examination.
Candidates not meeting the 4‑year criterion may still qualify under a 7‑year study/residence rule within the state, as detailed in the official notification.
Pay Scale & Salary
| Post |
Pay Scale |
Approx. 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 & HRA) |
| Assistant Manager |
₹40,480 – 2000/11 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/5 – 80,560 |
Around ₹62,571 per month (inclusive of DA & HRA) |
Application Fee
The notification does not specify the application fee structure. Candidates should refer to the official online application portal for fee details.
Important Dates
| Event |
Date |
| Opening date for online registration |
24 July 2026 |
| Closing date for online registration |
7 August 2026 |
| Last date for payment of online application fee |
7 August 2026 |
| Date of online test (tentative) |
August/September 2026 |
Selection Process
- Online Written Test (Computer Based Test)
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Examination
How to Apply
- Visit the official APCOB recruitment portal (link provided in the notification).
- Click on “Online Registration” and create a new user account.
- Fill in personal, educational and domicile details as per the application form.
- Upload scanned copies of required documents (photograph, signature, SSC mark sheet, graduation certificate, domicile proof, etc.).
- Pay the application fee online using the available payment modes.
- Review the entered information carefully and submit the application.
- After successful submission, download and save the confirmation receipt for future reference.
Important Links
FAQs
- What is the last date to submit the online application?
The last date for online submission and fee payment is 7 August 2026.
- Can candidates from outside Andhra Pradesh apply?
No. Applicants must be local to the district of the vacancy as per the domicile criteria mentioned in the notification.
- What is the age limit for PACS in‑service candidates?
Maximum age is relaxed up to 45 years for general category, with further category‑wise relaxation up to a ceiling of 50 years.
- Is there any reservation for physically challenged candidates?
Yes. Age relaxation of 10 years (General) and 15 years (SC/ST) is provided, along with other category‑wise relaxations as detailed in the notification.
