The Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Bank (APCOB) initiated recruitment for 38 vacancies across Manager Scale and Staff Assistant roles in Vijayawada. The mandatory online examination for these positions was successfully conducted on 14th October 2025 in two separate shifts.
APCOB Notification 2025 PDF Out
The official APCOB Notification 2025 was published on 28th August 2025 via the bank's official portal, https://apcob.org/. Candidates can review essential details including vacancy breakdowns, registration timelines, eligibility requirements, and the selection procedure through the notification PDF linked within this guide.
| District | Notification PDF |
| Manager Scale | Click to Download |
| Staff Assistant | Click to Download |
APCOB Recruitment 2025- Highlights
Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Bank invited applications from qualified professionals for Manager Scale and Staff Assistant positions. Please refer to the summary table below for the key highlights of the APCOB Recruitment 2025 cycle.
| APCOB Recruitment 2025- Highlights | |
| Organisation | Andhra Pradesh Cooperative Bank (APCOB) |
| Post Name | Manager Scale & Staff Assistant |
| Vacancies | 38 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Types of Question | 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 | www.apcob.org |
APCOB Recruitment 2025- Important Dates
The online application window for APCOB Recruitment 2025 officially closed on 10th September 2025. All registered candidates who met the prerequisites were eligible to appear for the APCOB Exam 2025, which took place on 14th October 2025.
| Events | Important Dates |
| APCOB Notification Release Date | 28th August 2025 |
| Commencement of online registration of application | 28th August 2025 |
| Closure of registration of application | 10th September 2025 |
| Online Fee Payment | 10th September 2025 |
| APCOB Admit Card 2025 | 9th October 2025 |
| APCOB Online Test 2025 | 14th October 2025 |
| APCOB Result 2025 | November 2025 |
AP Cooperative Bank Vacancy 2025
Under the current recruitment drive, the Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank announced a total of 38 vacancies. This includes 25 openings for the Manager Scale position and 13 positions dedicated to the Staff Assistant cadre.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Manager Scale | 25 |
| Staff Assistant | 13 |
| Total | 38 |
AP Cooperative Bank Vacancy 2025- Category Wise
Please consult the table below for a comprehensive, category-wise breakdown of the vacancies available for both Manager Scale and Staff Assistant roles.
| Category | Manager Scale | Staff Assistant |
| OC | 9 | 5 |
| BC - A | 1 | 1 |
| BC - B | 4 | 2 |
| BC - C | 0 | 0 |
| BC - D | 2 | 2 |
| BC - E | 1 | 0 |
| SC G-I | 1 | 0 |
| SC G-II | 0 | 1 |
| SC G-III | 3 | 1 |
| ST | 1 | 0 |
| EWS | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 25 | 13 |
AP Cooperative Bank Eligibility Criteria 2025
Candidates interested in the AP Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2025 must verify that they meet all prescribed eligibility criteria, specifically regarding educational qualifications and age limits. Details on these requirements can be found in the official notification PDF.
APCOB Education Qualification
Manager Scale: Candidates are required to hold a graduation degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks, or a Commerce degree with at least 55% marks. Preference is extended to post-graduates, specifically in Economics or Statistics, and those holding professional diplomas (e.g., IIBF, Mumbai) or certified computer proficiency.
Staff Assistant: Applicants must possess a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates must demonstrate proficiency in English and the local language (Telugu), alongside essential computer literacy skills.
APCOB Age Limit
| AP Cooperative Bank Age Limit | |
| 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-service-man belonging to SC/ST), subject to maximum of 50 years. |
AP Cooperative Bank Apply Online Link
The application portal for the 38 Manager Scale and Staff Assistant vacancies opened on 28th August 2025 at www.apcob.org. The submission process concluded on 10th September 2025; please refer to our direct links for historical application records.
Link to Apply for APCOB Recruitment 2025 [Closed]
AP Cooperative Bank Application Fee
Candidates were required to submit the application fee via online payment gateways, including Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro), Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, or various mobile wallets.
| Category | Application Fee |
| SC/ST/PWBD/Ex Servicemen | Rs. 590/- |
| OC/EWS/BC | Rs. 826/- |
APCOB Recruitment 2025 Selection Process
The selection process for APCOB Recruitment 2025 consists of a single-stage online examination worth 200 marks. The final merit list and subsequent selection are determined by the scores achieved in this written assessment.
AP Cooperative Bank Exam Pattern 2025
- 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 the wrong answers.
| AP Cooperative Bank Exam Pattern 2025 | |||
| Name of test | No. of Question | Maximum marks | Total Time |
| Reasoning | 40 | 50 | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 50 | |
| English language | 40 | 40 | |
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 | |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 20 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 | |
AP Cooperative Bank Salary 2025
Appointed candidates will receive a competitive monthly salary package, including standard allowances and organizational perks. Detailed salary structures for both Manager Scale and Staff Assistant roles are outlined in the official APCOB Notification.
| Posts | Salary |
| Staff Assistant | Rs. 24050 - 1340/3-28070- 1650/3 – 33020 - 2000/4- 41020 - 2340/7 -57400-4400/1- 61800- 2680/1- 64480 |
| Manager Scale | Rs.48480-2000/7-62480-2340/2-67160-2680/7-85920 |
APCOB Result 2025
The APCOB Result 2025 will be announced following the online test. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a personal interview, and the final selection will be based on the cumulative performance across the online examination and the interview round.
APCOB Exam Date 2025: FAQs
Ans. The APCOB 2025 examination was conducted on 14th October 2025.
Ans. The total duration for the APCOB Exam 2025 was 120 minutes (2 hours).
Ans. Yes, the examination included a negative marking scheme with a deduction of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
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