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APCOB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Recruitment 2026 — Apply Online 338 Posts

The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (APCOB) and participating District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs) have released notifications for APCOB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager (Scale-I) Recruitment 2026 — a combined 338 vacancies (295 Staff Assistant + 43 Assistant Manager) in Chittoor, Kadapa, Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam and Vizianagaram. Eligible local graduates can apply online from 24 July 2026 to 15 August 2026 — the last date has been extended to 15 August 2026 (from 7 August).

Apply (extended): 24 July – 15 August 2026 · Posts: 338 · CBT: Aug/Sep 2026 (tentative) · Fee: ₹826 / ₹590 · Portal: apcob.bank.in/careers · IBPS DCCB apply

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APCOB Staff Assistant & AM Recruitment 2026 — Quick Overview

Detail Information
Organisation APCOB + AP District Cooperative Central Banks (DCCBs)
Posts Staff Assistant · Assistant Manager (Scale-I)
Total vacancies 338 (295 SA + 43 AM)
Notification date 24 July 2026
Apply online 24 July 2026 to 15 August 2026 (extended)
Fee payment last date 15 August 2026 (extended from 7 Aug)
Exam (tentative) August / September 2026 (online CBT)
Selection Online written test → Document verification → Medical
Interview No (open market)
Job location Respective DCCB district in Andhra Pradesh
Careers page apcob.bank.in/careers
Apply link ibpsreg.ibps.in/dccbmay26

District-Wise Vacancy Snapshot — 338 Posts

Post / DCCB Posts (indicative)
Staff Assistant — Chittoor (67 open market + 8 PACS) 75
Staff Assistant — Kadapa (31 OM + 9 PACS) 40
Assistant Manager — Kadapa 23
Staff Assistant — Nellore (37 OM + 11 PACS) 48
Staff Assistant — Prakasam (49 OM + 11 PACS) 60
Assistant Manager — Prakasam 20
Staff Assistant — Visakhapatnam (35 OM + 12 PACS) 47
Staff Assistant — Vizianagaram 25
Grand total 338

PACS quota: Several districts reserve seats for in-service PACS employees affiliated to that DCCB. Category-wise (OC/BC/SC/ST/EWS/PwBD) breakup is in each district PDF.

Important Dates

Event Date
Notification released 24 July 2026
Online registration starts 24 July 2026
Last date to apply & pay fee 15 August 2026 (extended from 7 Aug)
Online test (tentative) August / September 2026
Call letter Before exam (on apply portal)

Eligibility Criteria

Local candidate rule (critical)

Each DCCB hires for its own district. You must be local to that erstwhile district (study / residence criteria of about 4 consecutive years up to SSC, or alternate 7-year rules in the PDF). Applying to the wrong district can lead to rejection.

Educational qualification (as on 24.07.2026)

Post Qualification
Staff Assistant Graduation any discipline + English knowledge + Telugu proficiency + computer working knowledge
Assistant Manager First-class graduation any discipline or high second class Commerce (55%+) or postgraduate any discipline + English, Telugu & computers
Staff Assistant (PACS in-service) Intermediate + JDC/HDC/DCRS or graduation + minimum 10 years service in affiliated PACS (as on notification date)

Age limit (as on 01.06.2026)

Category Age
Open market (SA & AM) 20 – 30 years
PACS in-service (SA) Upper age up to 45 (OC) with further ceilings (max around 50 with relaxations)

Typical relaxations: SC/ST 5 years · BC 3 years · PwBD 10–15 years · Ex-servicemen as per service period · Cooperative/commercial bank in-service as per notice (confirm PDF).

Application Fee (incl. GST)

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

Pay online (card / net banking / UPI). Non-refundable. Transaction charges extra.

Salary / Pay Scale

Post Pay scale (as notified) Approx. starting emoluments*
Staff Assistant ₹24,050 – ₹64,480 ~₹47,000/month with DA+HRA
Assistant Manager ₹40,480 – ₹80,560 ~₹62,500/month with DA+HRA

*Indicative; exact DA/HRA follows bank rules. Selected candidates usually sign a ₹2,00,000 bond for 2 years continuous service.

Selection Process

  1. Online written examination (CBT)
  2. Document verification
  3. Medical fitness
  4. Appointment (subject to bond)

No interview for open-market Staff Assistant / Assistant Manager under this drive.

Exam Pattern 2026 (Open Market)

Mode: Online · Total: 200 questions · 200 marks · Time: 120 minutes · Language: English · Negative mark: 0.25 per wrong answer

Section Questions Marks (SA) Marks (AM)
Reasoning 40 50 50
Quantitative Aptitude (DI for AM) 40 50 50
English Language 40 40 40
General Awareness (SA) / Financial Awareness (AM) 40 40 40
Computer Knowledge 40 20 20
Total 200 200 200

PACS Staff Assistant quota uses a separate paper on Working & Functions of PACS (50 Q · 100 marks) with the same negative marking.

How to Apply Online

  1. Open APCOB Careers and download the correct district notification PDF.
  2. Click Apply Online → common registration: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/dccbmay26/.
  3. Complete New Registration (name, mobile, email) → note provisional ID & password.
  4. Fill personal, educational and local-area details carefully.
  5. Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten English declaration as per size rules.
  6. Preview — no correction after final submit.
  7. Pay ₹826 / ₹590 online.
  8. Print e-receipt and application form.

Official notification PDFs (sample)

District / post Notification
Chittoor SA PDF
Kadapa SA PDF
Kadapa AM PDF
Nellore SA PDF
Prakasam SA PDF
Prakasam AM PDF
Visakhapatnam SA PDF
Vizianagaram SA PDF

Full list: apcob.bank.in/careers.

Documents for Verification (Later Stage)

  • Online application print + fee e-receipt
  • Call letter with same photo as registration
  • Photo ID, educational certificates (SSC onward)
  • Local candidate / domicile proof for the district
  • Caste / EWS / PwBD / Ex-servicemen certificates if claimed
  • PACS service certificate (PACS quota)
  • NOC if already employed
Resource Link
Apply online ibpsreg.ibps.in/dccbmay26
APCOB careers / notifications apcob.bank.in/careers
APCOB home apcob.bank.in
Andhra Pradesh Jobs hub /category/andhra-pradesh-jobs/

Disclaimer

Independent SEO guide based on APCOB / DCCB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager 2026 public notifications (338 posts, apply 24 Jul–15 Aug 2026, last date extended). District-wise reservation, local rules and exam dates in each official PDF prevail. Not affiliated with APCOB or any DCCB.

Source research: APCOB careers notices and district PDFs for Staff Assistant / AM Scale-I 2026; apply via IBPS DCCB registration portal.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many vacancies are there in APCOB Staff Assistant and AM Recruitment 2026?

A total of 338 posts — 295 Staff Assistant and 43 Assistant Manager (Scale-I) — have been notified across six District Cooperative Central Banks in Andhra Pradesh under the APCOB-coordinated recruitment.

What is the last date to apply for APCOB Recruitment 2026?

Online registration and fee payment last date has been extended to 15 August 2026 (earlier 7 August). Applications opened from 24 July 2026. Apply only through the official IBPS/DCCB registration link linked from apcob.bank.in careers.

What is the application fee for AP DCCB Staff Assistant 2026?

₹826 (including GST) for OC/BC/EWS candidates and ₹590 (including GST) for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen. Bank transaction charges are extra. The fee is non-refundable and paid online only.

What is the age limit for APCOB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager 2026?

For open-market candidates, age is 20 to 30 years as on 1 June 2026. PACS in-service candidates get higher upper age limits (up to 45 for OC with further category ceilings). SC/ST/BC/PwBD/ex-servicemen relaxations apply as per the district notification.

What is the educational qualification for Staff Assistant?

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, and working knowledge of computers. PACS quota posts have separate Intermediate + cooperative diploma or graduation plus service rules.

What is the qualification for Assistant Manager Scale-I?

First-class graduation in any discipline, or high second-class in Commerce (aggregate 55% and above), or a postgraduate degree in any discipline, plus English, Telugu proficiency and computer knowledge as on 24 July 2026.

Is local domicile required for APCOB DCCB posts?

Yes. Each DCCB recruits for its own district. Candidates must be local to the erstwhile district of the post (e.g. Chittoor locals for Chittoor DCCB). Local status is based on continuous study or residence rules in the official PDF.

What is the selection process for APCOB 2026?

Selection is through an online written test (CBT), document verification and medical fitness. There is no interview for open-market Staff Assistant or Assistant Manager posts under this drive.

What is the salary of APCOB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager?

Staff Assistant pay scale starts at ₹24,050 and goes up to about ₹64,480 (approx. ₹47,000 in-hand with DA/HRA as reported). Assistant Manager scale is ₹40,480–₹80,560 (approx. ₹62,500+ starting emoluments). Confirm exact allowances in the district notification.

Is there negative marking in the APCOB online exam?

Yes. 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty. The open-market test has 200 questions for 200 marks in 120 minutes.

Where do I apply for APCOB Staff Assistant Recruitment 2026?

Use the common apply portal https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/dccbmay26/ and notification PDFs on https://apcob.bank.in/careers/. Choose the correct DCCB and post while registering.

Is a service bond required after selection?

Yes. Selected candidates generally execute a contract bond of ₹2,00,000 agreeing to serve the bank continuously for a minimum of two years, as stated in the recruitment notices.

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