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APCOB Recruitment 2026 Notification Out for 339 Posts, Apply Last Date Extended (15 Aug)

Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB) has extended the online application window for few more days and increased 1 more vacancy. A total of 339 vacancies are available, including 295 Staff Assistant and 44 Assistant Manager posts. Eligible candidates can apply for posts in various District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) across Andhra Pradesh through the official website before the deadline. Applicants should carefully review the prescribed educational qualifications, age limit, and other eligibility criteria before submitting their application to ensure it is accepted.

APCOB 2026 Last Date to Apply Extended

The APCOB Recruitment 2026 is being conducted for the common recruitment of DCCBs for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts through IBPS across Vizianagaram, Visakhapatnam, Prakasam, Nellore, Kadapa, and Chittoor. The last date to apply has been extended to 15 August 2026. The online examination is tentatively scheduled for August/September 2026. Candidates can refer to the APCOB and respective DCCB websites for the detailed notification and application-related updates.

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APCOB Notification 2026 PDF

Before submitting the online application for APCOB Recruitment 2026, candidates are advised to go through the official notification PDF carefully. The notification provides detailed information on the available vacancies, eligibility conditions, application procedure, and selection process, allowing applicants to understand all the recruitment requirements before applying.

Post Name Co-Operative Central Bank Name PDF Link
Assistant Manager Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. Download PDF
Assistant Manager Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. Download PDF
Staff Assistant District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram Download PDF
Staff Assistant District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam Download PDF
Staff Assistant Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. Download PDF
Staff Assistant Nellore District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd Download PDF
Staff Assistant
Chittoor District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd
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Staff Assistant
Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.
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APCOB Bank Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Particulars Details
Organization
Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB)
Posts
Assistant Manager, Staff Assistant
Total Vacancies 339
Notification Release Date 24 July 2026
Application Mode Online
Online Registration
24 July to 15 August 2026
Selection Process
Online Test & Interview
Exam Mode Online
Job Location Andhra Pradesh
Official Website apcob.bank.in

APCOB 2026 Important Dates

Candidates should keep track of all important events related to the recruitment process.

Event Date
Notification Release Date 24 July 2026
Online Application Starts 24 July 2026
Last Date to Apply Online (Extended) 15 August 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 15 August 2026
Online Examination
August/September 2026

APCOB Staff Assistant and Asst Manager Vacancy 2026

Through APCOB Recruitment 2026, the Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB) has invited applications for 339 Assistant Manager and Staff Assistant vacancies available in different District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) across Andhra Pradesh.

Post Name Co-Operative Central Bank Name Vacancies
Staff Assistant District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram 25
Staff Assistant District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam 47
Staff Assistant Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. 60
Staff Assistant Nellore District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd. 48
Staff Assistant Chittoor District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd. 75
Staff Assistant Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. 40
Assistant Manager District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram 1
Assistant Manager Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. 20
Assistant Manager Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. 23
Total 339

Staff Assistant in District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram

Category No. of Vacancies
Open Category (OC) 7
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 2
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 3
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 2
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 1
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 3
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 2
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 3
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2
Total Vacancies 25

Staff Assistant in District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam

Category Open Market PACS
Open Category (OC) 14 5
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 1 1
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 5 1
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 1 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 0 0
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 1 1
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 4 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 1 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 3 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 2 1
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 3 1
Total Vacancies 35 12

Staff Assistant in Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.

Category Open Market PACS
Open Category (OC) 19 6
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 3 0
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 5 1
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 1 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 3 1
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 2 0
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 5 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 1 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 3 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 4 0
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 3 1
Total Vacancies 49 11

Staff Assistant in Nellore District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd.

Category Open Market PACS
Open Category (OC) 16 4
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 3 1
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 4 1
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 1 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 1 2
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 0 1
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 4 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 1 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 2 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 2 0
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 3 0
Total Vacancies 37 11

Staff Assistant in Chittoor District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd.

Category Open Market PACS
Open Category (OC) 27 3
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 4 1
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 6 1
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 1 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 6 0
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 4 0
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 6 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 1 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 4 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 5 0
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 3 1
Total Vacancies 67 8

Staff Assistant in Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.

Category Open Market PACS
Open Category (OC) 10 3
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 2 0
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 4 1
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 0 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 3 2
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 1 0
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 4 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 0 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 2 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 3 2
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 2 1
Total Vacancies 31 9

Assistant Manager in Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.

Category No. of Vacancies
Open Category (OC) 8
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 1
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 2
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 1
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 2
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 1
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 2
Total Vacancies 20

Assistant Manager in Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.

Category No. of Vacancies
Open Category (OC) 11
Backward Class-A (BC-A) 2
Backward Class-B (BC-B) 1
Backward Class-C (BC-C) 0
Backward Class-D (BC-D) 2
Backward Class-E (BC-E) 1
Scheduled Caste (Group-I) 0
Scheduled Caste (Group-II) 2
Scheduled Caste (Group-III) 1
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 1
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 2
Total Vacancies 23

APCOB Bank Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must ensure they fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions before submitting the online application.

Age Limit

Criteria Age
Minimum Age 18 Years
Maximum Age 30 Years

Age Relaxation

Category
Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribe Candidates 5 years
Backwards Class Candidates 3 years
Physically Challenged – General Category Candidates 10 years
Physically Challenged – SC/ST Category Candidates 15 years
Physically Challenged – BC Category Candidates 13 years
Ex-Servicemen/ Disabled Ex-Servicemen
The actual period of service rendered + 3 years (8 years for disabled ex-service-man belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum of 50 years.
In-service candidates of the Cooperative/Commercial bank.
In case of a person who has been in continuous service in any Cooperative/ Commercial Banks and joined its service before attained 30 years, the restrictions as regarding age shall be relaxed by the period of such service in the Co-operative/ Commercial bank, subject to a maximum of five (05) years i.e. upto the age limit of 35 years for General and 38 years for BC & 40 years for SC/ST candidates.

Education Qualification

Post Qualification
Assistant Manager
Graduation with 60% marks or Commerce Graduation with 55% marks from a recognized university. Preference will be given to candidates with postgraduate qualifications, knowledge of Economics/Statistics, IIBF Diploma, and computer knowledge.
Staff Assistant
Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university. Knowledge of English, Telugu, and computers is essential.

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APCOB Apply Online 2026 Link

Eligible candidates can apply online for the Assistant Manager and Staff Assistant posts until 15 August 2026. Before completing the application form, applicants should ensure they meet the prescribed eligibility criteria and keep all the required documents ready.

Candidates are advised to submit their applications before the deadline using the direct online application link provided below.

APCOB Apply Online 2026 Link – Active

Application Fee

Candidates are required to pay the application fee online while submitting the application form.

Category Application Fee
SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen ₹590
OC/EWS/BC ₹826

How to Apply Online for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can complete the online application by following these steps:

  1. Visit the official APCOB website.
  2. Open the recruitment section.
  3. Click on the APCOB Recruitment 2026 Apply Online link.
  4. Complete the registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
  5. Fill in the application form with the required details.
  6. Upload the necessary documents in the prescribed format.
  7. Pay the application fee online.
  8. Verify all details and submit the application form.
  9. Download and print the submitted application for future reference.

APCOB Selection Process 2026

The selection process for APCOB Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:

  1. Online Written Examination
  2. Personal Interview

The final merit list will be prepared based on the candidates’ performance in the prescribed selection stages.

APCOB Exam Pattern 2026

The online examination consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions.

Exam Highlights:

  • Mode of Exam: Online
  • Duration: 120 Minutes
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions
  • Negative Marking: 0.25 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
Subject Questions Marks
Reasoning 40 50
Quantitative Aptitude 40 50
English Language 40 40
General Awareness 40 40
Computer Knowledge 40 20
Total 200 200

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APCOB Salary 2026

Candidates appointed through APCOB Recruitment 2026 will receive an attractive pay scale along with applicable allowances and other benefits in accordance with the bank’s rules. The detailed salary structure for the Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager (Manager Scale-I) posts is provided below.

Post Pay Scale
Assistant Manager (Manager Scale-I)
₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – ₹62,480 – 2,340/2 – ₹67,160 – 2,680/7 – ₹85,920
Staff Assistant
₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – ₹28,070 – 1,650/3 – ₹33,020 – 2,000/4 – ₹41,020 – 2,340/7 – ₹57,400 – 4,400/1 – ₹61,800 – 2,680/1 – ₹64,480

FAQs

How many vacancies are announced under APCOB Recruitment 2026?

A total of 339 vacancies have been announced for Assistant Manager and Staff Assistant posts.

What are the application dates for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

The online application process started on 24 July 2026 and will remain open until 15 August 2026 (extended).

What is the educational qualification required for APCOB Staff Assistant?

Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university along with knowledge of English, Telugu, and computers.

What is the selection process for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

The selection process includes an Online Written Examination followed by a Personal Interview.

What is the age limit for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must be 18 to 30 years of age. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the recruitment rules.

Is there any negative marking in the APCOB Exam 2026?

Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer in the online examination.

What is the application fee for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

The application fee is ₹590 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen candidates and ₹826 for OC/EWS/BC candidates.

What is the salary offered under APCOB Recruitment 2026?

The pay scale for Assistant Manager (Manager Scale-I) is ₹48,480–₹85,920, while Staff Assistants will receive a pay scale of ₹24,050–₹64,480, along with applicable allowances and benefits.

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