The Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank (APCOB), Vijayawada, has initiated a major recruitment drive to fill 338 vacancies for APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts across various District Co-operative Central Banks in Andhra Pradesh. Candidates aspiring to build a career in the cooperative banking sector can check out the comprehensive details regarding important dates, eligibility guidelines, application protocols, exam configurations, and pay structures below.
While the online application process has already concluded, applicants should gear up as the 1st stage of the online examination is anticipated to take place in August and September 2026. For complete official resources, you can visit the official portals at https://apcob.bank.in/ and https://apcob.org/.
AP DCCB Recruitment 2026 Overview
Here is a quick snapshot of the key highlights for the APCOB recruitment drive:
The timeline for the APCOB DCCB Recruitment 2026 spans across the following events:
APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
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
15th August 2026 (Extended)
Online Fee Payment
15th August 2026
APCOB Admit Card 2026
7 to 10 days before the exam date
APCOB Online Test Date 2026
August/September 2026
Vacancy Distribution Across District Co-operative Central Banks
A grand total of 338 vacancies are allocated across multiple regional District Co-operative Central Banks. Here is the comprehensive breakdown:
AP Cooperative Bank Vacancy 2026
Posts
Co-Operative Central Bank Name
Vacancy
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
Prakasam District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd.
20
Assistant Manager
Kadapa District Cooperative Central Bank Ltd
23
Total Vacancies
Total Vacancies
338
Bank-wise Category Breakdowns
Staff Assistant in Vizianagaram DCCB
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
Staff Assistant in Visakhapatnam DCCB
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
Staff Assistant in Prakasam DCCB
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
Staff Assistant in Nellore DCCB
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
Staff Assistant in Chittoor DCCB
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
Staff Assistant in Kadapa DCCB
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
Assistant Manager in Prakasam DCCB
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
Assistant Manager in Kadapa DCCB
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
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for APCOB Recruitment 2026 must fulfill specific educational qualifications and age limits:
Educational Qualifications
Assistant Manager: Graduation with 60% aggregate marks OR commerce graduate with 55% aggregate marks from a recognised university. Preference is given to Post Graduates, candidates with Economics/Statistics qualifications, holders of a diploma from IIBF Mumbai, and those possessing computer knowledge.
Staff Assistant: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised university, along with essential knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu (local language), and computer knowledge.
Age Limits & Relaxations
The age limit is evaluated as on 01/01/2026. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age.
Upper Age Relaxation
Category
Age Relaxation
Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled tribe Candidates
5 years
Backward Class Candidates
3 years
Physically Challenged – General Category Candidates
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
Application Fee Structure
Application fees vary depending on the category of the candidate:
AP Cooperative Bank Application Fee
Category
Application Fee
SC/ST/PWBD/Ex Servicemen
Rs. 590/-
OC/EWS/BC
Rs. 826/-
Documents Required to Apply
Make sure to keep the following documents prepared within the specified parameters when submitting applications or verification forms:
Documents Required to Apply for APCOB DCCB Recruitment
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
How to Apply for APCOB DCCB Staff Assistant Recruitment 2026?
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.
Exam Pattern & Syllabus Structure
The selection process consists of an online exam followed by an interview round. The online exam lasts for 120 minutes (2 hours) and contains 200 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks. Please note that there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
As the exam approaches, candidates should keep an eye out for the APCOB Admit Card 2026, which will be released 7 to 10 days before the examination date. Prepare your travel arrangements in advance once your center is allotted.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Ans. The APCOB Recruitment Exam Date 2026 is expected to be held in August/ September 2026.
Ans. The selection process for Manager Scale and Staff Assistant posts is based on online exam and interview.
Ans. Yes, there will be a negative marking of 0.25 mark for each incorrect answer.
Ans. The time duration for the APCOB Exam is 120 minutes (2 hours).
A total 338 vacancies has been released announced for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts.