APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 — 338 Posts, Apply by 07 Aug (Andhra Pradesh)

Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB), along with six District Cooperative Central Banks (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram), has released Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 for 338 posts. This is an Andhra Pradesh govt jobs 2026 opportunity for graduates seeking a cooperative banking career at the district level. Candidates aged 20 to 30 years, local to the erstwhile district of the post applied for, holding the relevant graduation qualification, are eligible to apply online. Selected Staff Assistants and Assistant Managers will handle banking operations at their respective District Cooperative Central Bank. The selection process for APCOB Recruitment 2026 consists of an online written test (200 marks, 2-hour composite duration, 0.25 negative marking), followed by document verification and a medical fitness check — there is no interview. The salary ranges from approximately ₹47,000 per month for Staff Assistant to ₹62,571 per month for Assistant Manager, inclusive of DA and HRA, under the respective pay scales. The APCOB Recruitment 2026 online application is available through the official website of the concerned DCCB. The last date to apply is 07 August 2026, which is also the last date for fee payment. Application fee is ₹826 for OC/BC/EWS and ₹590 for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen. Candidates must read the complete official notification PDF for their district before applying, since candidature is restricted to local candidates of that erstwhile district.

• Staff Assistant: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised 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% and above), OR postgraduate degree in any discipline, with knowledge of English, Telugu, and computers
• Staff Assistant (PACS in-service candidates only): Intermediate plus JDC/HDC/DCRS, or graduation, plus minimum 10 years' service in a PACS affiliated to the concerned DCCB

Assistant Manager (Scale-I): First Class Graduation, or High Second Class Commerce graduation with minimum 55% marks, or Post-Graduation, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu and computer knowledge.

• Minimum 20 years, Maximum 30 years (open market, as on 01.06.2026)
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation; BC: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (General), 15 years (SC/ST), 13 years (BC)
• Ex-Servicemen: service rendered + 3 years (8 years for disabled ex-servicemen SC/ST), max age 50
• PACS in-service candidates: relaxation up to 45 years OC, overall ceiling 50 years

• Staff Assistant: Graduation in any discipline, with English, Telugu proficiency and computer knowledge
• Assistant Manager: First class graduation, or high second class in Commerce (55%+), or postgraduate degree
• Local/domicile candidature required for the specific erstwhile district applied for (4-year study/residence criterion, or 7-year state-wide criterion)
• Age 20 to 30 years as on 01.06.2026, with category-wise relaxation
• Selected candidates must execute a Contract Bond of ₹2,00,000 for minimum 2 years

• SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen: ₹590 (inclusive of GST)
• OC/BC/EWS: ₹826 (inclusive of GST)
• Bank transaction charges additional, borne by candidate

• Staff Assistant: ₹24,050–₹64,480 pay scale; approx. ₹47,000/month starting, inclusive of DA/HRA
• Assistant Manager: ₹40,480–₹80,560 pay scale; approx. ₹62,571/month starting, inclusive of DA/HRA
• Selected candidates execute a Contract Bond of ₹2,00,000 for minimum 2 years' service

1. Visit the official website of the concerned DCCB (Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, or Vizianagaram)
2. Click "Apply Online" on the homepage
3. Select "New Registration" and enter personal details to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password
4. Log in and fill the online application form with personal, educational and other required details
5. Upload scanned photograph (4.5cm x 3.5cm), signature, left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration in the specified format
6. Preview the application form carefully before final submission — no correction allowed after "Completed Registration"
7. Pay the application fee/intimation charges through the online payment gateway
8. Submit the application and save/print the e-receipt and application form
9. Retain the printout for future reference at document verification stage
10. Regularly check registered email/mobile for call letter and further communication