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 7 August 2026.
Apply: 24 July – 7 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 7 August 2026 |
| Fee payment last date | 7 August 2026 |
| 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 | 7 August 2026 |
| 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
- Online written examination (CBT)
- Document verification
- Medical fitness
- 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
- Open APCOB Careers and download the correct district notification PDF.
- Click Apply Online → common registration: https://ibpsreg.ibps.in/dccbmay26/.
- Complete New Registration (name, mobile, email) → note provisional ID & password.
- Fill personal, educational and local-area details carefully.
- Upload photo, signature, left thumb impression and handwritten English declaration as per size rules.
- Preview — no correction after final submit.
- Pay ₹826 / ₹590 online.
- Print e-receipt and application form.
Official notification PDFs (sample)
| District / post | Notification |
|---|---|
| Chittoor SA | |
| Kadapa SA | |
| Kadapa AM | |
| Nellore SA | |
| Prakasam SA | |
| Prakasam AM | |
| Visakhapatnam SA | |
| Vizianagaram SA |
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
Official Links
| 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/ |
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Disclaimer
Independent SEO guide based on APCOB / DCCB Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager 2026 public notifications (338 posts, apply 24 Jul–7 Aug 2026). 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.