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Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB), Vijayawada, has announced 338 vacancies for APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts. The online application process is ongoing on the official website https://apcob.bank.in/, with the last date to apply being 7th August 2026. Interested banking aspirants must review the complete details of the recruitment in the article.
APCOB Recruitment 2026
Candidates aged 18 to 30 who have completed graduation can apply online for the APCOB Recruitment 2026. To be recruited as Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant posts, candidates have to undergo a single-stage selection process: an online exam followed by an interview round.
| AP DCCB Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Bank (APCOB) |
| Post Name | Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant |
| Vacancies | 338 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Registration Dates | 24th July to 7th August 2026 |
| Types of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Duration of Exam | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks |
| Selection Process | Online Test & Interview |
| Job Location | Andhra Pradesh |
| Official website | https://apcob.bank.in/ |
APCOB Notification 2026 Out
The official notification PDF for the recruitment of APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager posts has been released at the official website https://apcob.org/. AP Cooperative Bank Notification 2026 includes details such as vacancies, registration schedule, eligibility, selection process, and other information regarding the recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Co-Operative Central Bank Name | Notification PDF |
| Staff Assistant | District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram | Download PDF |
| District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam | Download PDF | |
| Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. | Download PDF | |
| Nellore District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd | Download PDF | |
| Chittoor District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd | Download PDF | |
| Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd | Download PDF | |
| Assistant Manager | Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. | Download PDF |
| Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd | Download PDF |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
The complete schedule for APCOB Recruitment 2026 has been released along with a detailed notification at https://apcob.bank.in/. The online application process started on 24th July 2026, and the link will remain active till 7th August 2026.
| Events | Important Dates |
| APCOB Notification Release Date | 24th July 2026 |
| Commencement of online registration of the application | 24th July 2026 |
| Closure of registration of the application | 7th August 2026 |
| Online Fee Payment | 7th August 2026 |
| APCOB Online Test Date 2026 | August/September 2026 |
AP Cooperative Bank Vacancy 2026
Under the APCOB Recruitment 2026, APCOB has announced a total of 338 vacancies for Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant posts in the various Andhra Pradesh Co-Operative Central Banks.
| Post Name | Co-Operative Central Bank Name | Vacancy |
| Staff Assistant | District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram | 25 |
| District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam | 47 | |
| Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. | 60 | |
| Nellore District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd | 48 | |
| Chittoor District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd | 75 | |
| Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd | 40 | |
| Assistant Manager | Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd. | 20 |
| Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd | 23 | |
| Total | 338 | |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant in District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Vizianagaram
| Category | Open Market |
| OC | 7 |
| BC-A | 2 |
| BC-B | 3 |
| BC-C | 0 |
| BC-D | 2 |
| BC-E | 1 |
| EWS | 3 |
| SC (G-I) | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 2 |
| SC (G-III) | 3 |
| ST | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant in District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd., Visakhapatnam
| Category | Open Market | PACS |
| OC | 14 | 5 |
| BC-A | 1 | 1 |
| BC-B | 5 | 1 |
| BC-C | 1 | 0 |
| BC-D | 0 | 0 |
| BC-E | 1 | 1 |
| EWS | 4 | 1 |
| SC (G-I) | 1 | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 3 | 1 |
| SC (G-III) | 2 | 1 |
| ST | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 35 | 12 |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant in Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.
| Category | Open Market | PACS |
| OC | 19 | 6 |
| BC-A | 3 | 0 |
| BC-B | 5 | 1 |
| BC-C | 1 | 0 |
| BC-D | 3 | 1 |
| BC-E | 2 | 0 |
| EWS | 5 | 1 |
| SC (G-I) | 1 | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 3 | 1 |
| SC (G-III) | 4 | 0 |
| ST | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 49 | 11 |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant in Nellore District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd
| Category | Open Market | PACS |
| OC | 16 | 4 |
| BC-A | 3 | 1 |
| BC-B | 4 | 1 |
| BC-C | 1 | 0 |
| BC-D | 1 | 2 |
| BC-E | 0 | 1 |
| EWS | 4 | 1 |
| SC (G-I) | 1 | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 2 | 1 |
| SC (G-III) | 2 | 0 |
| ST | 3 | 0 |
| Total | 37 | 11 |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant in Chittoor District Co-Operative Central Bank Ltd
| Category | Open Market | PACS |
| OC | 27 | 3 |
| BC-A | 4 | 1 |
| BC-B | 6 | 1 |
| BC-C | 1 | 0 |
| BC-D | 6 | 0 |
| BC-E | 4 | 0 |
| EWS | 6 | 1 |
| SC (G-I) | 1 | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 4 | 1 |
| SC (G-III) | 5 | 0 |
| ST | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 67 | 8 |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant in Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd
| Category | Open Market | PACS |
| OC | 10 | 3 |
| BC-A | 2 | 0 |
| BC-B | 4 | 1 |
| BC-C | 0 | 0 |
| BC-D | 3 | 2 |
| BC-E | 1 | 0 |
| EWS | 4 | 0 |
| SC (G-I) | 0 | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 2 | 0 |
| SC (G-III) | 3 | 2 |
| ST | 2 | 1 |
| Total | 31 | 9 |
APCOB DCCB Assistant Manager in Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.
| Category | Open Market |
| OC | 8 |
| BC-A | 1 |
| BC-B | 2 |
| BC-C | 0 |
| BC-D | 1 |
| BC-E | 1 |
| SC (G-I) | 1 |
| SC (G-II) | 1 |
| SC (G-III) | 2 |
| ST | 1 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Total | 20 |
APCOB DCCB Assistant Manager in Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd
| Category | Open Market |
| OC | 11 |
| BC-A | 2 |
| BC-B | 1 |
| BC-C | 0 |
| BC-D | 2 |
| BC-E | 1 |
| SC (G-I) | 0 |
| SC (G-II) | 2 |
| SC (G-III) | 1 |
| ST | 1 |
| EWS | 2 |
| Total | 23 |
AP Cooperative Bank Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates interested in the AP Cooperative Bank Exam must ensure that they fulfill the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Check eligibility parameters for Manager Scale & Staff Assistant posts from here, as mentioned in the previous year's notification PDF.
Education Qualification
APCOB DCCB Assistant Manager: The candidate must have completed their graduation from a recognized university with 60% aggregate marks or be a Commerce graduate with 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university. Preference to candidates with PG as well as qualifications in a discipline like economics, statistics, and also additional qualifications like a Diploma from IIBF, Mumbai will be given. Preference will be given to candidates with computer knowledge.
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant: The candidates should have completed their graduation in any discipline from a recognized University. Knowledge of English and proficiency in the local language (Telugu) is essential. Knowledge of computers is essential.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026)
- Minimum Age - 18 years
- Maximum Age - 30 years
Upper Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribe Candidates | 5 years |
| Backward 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-serviceman belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum of 50 years |
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant Apply Online 2026 Link
The online application portal for accepting the application forms for Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Bank vacancies for Assistant Manager & Staff Assistant vacancies has started from 24th July 2026 onwards at the official website www.apcob.org. Candidates should keep their important document handly while submitting the online form. For the ease of candidates, we have also provided a direct link below to apply online.
AP Cooperative Bank Online Form 2026 Link (Active)- Click to Apply
AP Cooperative Bank Application Fee
The candidates have to pay the application fee to submit the AP Cooperative Bank Application Form. The application fee will be paid in online mode using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD/Ex Servicemen | Rs. 590/- |
| OC/EWS/BC | Rs. 826/- |
How to Apply for APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant Recruitment 2026?
The step-by-step application process for APCOB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 is outlined below:
- Visit the official APCOB website, i.e. www.apcobbank.in.
- Click on the ‘Career’ tab at the top of the page
- Click on the ‘Apply Link’ for the post you want to apply
- Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Now, enter all personal, educational and other details.
- Upload required documents.
- Pay the application fee through online mode.
- Do verify all details before final submission.
- Submit the application form and download a copy for future reference.
Documents Required to Apply for APCOB DCCB Recruitment
The candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration as per the specifications given below before applying online.
| Documents | Size | Dimensions |
| Photograph Image | 20 kb–50 kb | 200 x 230 pixels |
| Signature | 10 kb-20 kb | 140 x 60 pixels |
| Hand-written declaration Image | 50 kb–100 kb | 800 x 400 pixels |
| Left thumb impression | 20 kb–50 kb | 140 x 60 pixels |
Note- The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of the applicant and not by any other person.
Format for Hand-written Declaration
The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black ink.
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the supporting documents as and when required.”
APCOB Staff Assistant Previous Year Question Papers- Click to Download
APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Selection Process
The selection process consists of a single stage, which is an online exam. The exam will be held in English for a total of 200 marks. The final selection of candidates will be based on the total marks obtained by them in the written exam.
AP Cooperative Bank Exam Pattern 2026
- Online Examination with multiple-choice questions.
- The duration of the test will be 120 minutes (2 hours)
- There shall be a Negative Marking of 0.25 marks for wrong answers.
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant Exam Pattern 2026
| Name of tests | No. of Questions | Maximum marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 |
| English language | 40 | 40 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
APCOB Assistant Manager Exam Pattern 2026
| Name of tests | No. of Questions | Maximum marks |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation | 40 | 50 |
| English language | 40 | 40 |
| Financial Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
AP Cooperative Bank Salary 2026
Candidates who are appointed for the APCOB Recruitment will be offered a monthly salary along with various allowances and perks. As mentioned in the APCOB Notification, the salary for the Staff Assistant post and Assistant Manager has been mentioned, which is as below-
| Posts | Salary |
| Staff Assistant | Rs. 24050 - 1340/3-28070- 1650/3 – 33020 - 2000/4- 41020 - 2340/7 -57400-4400/1- 61800- 2680/1- 64480 |
| Assistant Manager | Rs.48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |