APCOB Salary 2026 out; – Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Pay Scale for 338 Posts

APCOB Salary 2026 — Staff Assistant & Assistant Manager Pay Scale

Recruitment Snapshot 2026

APCOB Staff Assistant Salary — Detailed Pay Scale Breakup

As per the official notification, the Staff Assistant pay scale is structured with periodic increments as follows:

₹24,050 – 1,340/3 – 28,070 – 1,650/3 – 33,020 – 2,000/4 – 41,020 – 2,340/7 – 57,400 – 4,400/1 – 61,800 – 2,680/1 – 64,480

This means the Staff Assistant starts at a basic pay of ₹24,050 and progresses through 16 increment stages to a maximum basic pay of ₹64,480 over the course of their career, with increments ranging from ₹1,340 to ₹4,400 at each stage.

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APCOB Assistant Manager (Scale-I) Salary — Detailed Pay Scale Breakup

Note on figures: Different official district-wise notifications and news reports currently show two sets of numbers for the Assistant Manager pay scale — ₹40,480 – ₹80,560 in some sources and ₹48,480 – ₹85,920 in others (this second range matches the standard cooperative/RRB Officer Scale-I structure used elsewhere in 2026). Candidates should cross-check the exact pay scale mentioned in their specific district’s official notification PDF (DCCB-wise) before applying, since pay scales can vary slightly by district-level board approval.

A commonly cited detailed structure for the Manager Scale-I cadre is:

₹48,480 – 2,000/7 – 62,480 – 2,340/2 – 67,160 – 2,680/7 – 85,920

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Approximate Starting Monthly Emoluments

Allowances & Other Benefits

• Dearness Allowance (DA), revised periodically as per bank/government norms
• House Rent Allowance (HRA), based on posting location/district
• Other allowances admissible as per applicable Pay Commission recommendations and the bank’s internal service rules
• Permanent, pensionable-type cooperative banking sector job with long-term job security and career growth
• Periodic increments as per the fixed pay scale progression shown above
• Stagnation increments for employees who reach the top of their pay scale, awarded periodically as per bank rules

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Post-Wise & Bank-Wise Vacancy Distribution

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Eligibility Criteria — Post-Wise

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Age Limit (As on 1 June 2026)

• Minimum Age (Open Market): 20 Years
• Maximum Age (Open Market): 30 Years

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Application Fee

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Selection Process 2026

• Stage 1: Online Written Examination (conducted in English)
• Stage 2: Document Verification
• Stage 3: Medical Examination
• There is no Interview for either the Assistant Manager or Staff Assistant post — final selection is based purely on the online written test, subject to document/medical clearance
• Selected Assistant Managers must execute a service bond of ₹2,00,000, agreeing to serve the bank for a minimum period of 2 years from the date of joining

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Exam Pattern 2026 — Assistant Manager (Scale-I)

Exam Pattern 2026 — Staff Assistant

Career Growth & Promotion Prospects

• Staff Assistants can, over time and subject to internal promotion policies, grow into supervisory and officer-level roles within the cooperative banking structure
• Assistant Managers (Scale-I) form the entry point into the officer cadre, with the potential for promotion to higher management scales based on performance, seniority, and internal examinations/interviews as per the bank’s promotion policy
• Since APCOB and DCCBs are part of the broader Andhra Pradesh cooperative banking network, employees also benefit from periodic pay revisions in line with Pay Commission recommendations applicable to cooperative sector employees

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Job Profile — What These Roles Involve

• Staff Assistant: Handles day-to-day banking operations — account opening, deposits, withdrawals, loan documentation, customer service, cash handling, and general clerical/administrative work at the branch level
• Assistant Manager (Scale-I): Supervises branch operations, credit appraisal and loan sanctioning within delegated powers, monitoring of agricultural and other cooperative credit disbursement, staff supervision, and compliance with banking/cooperative regulations

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How to Apply Online for APCOB Recruitment 2026

• Visit the official APCOB website — apcob.bank.in — or the website of the respective DCCB where you wish to apply
• Click “Apply Online” against the relevant post and district notification
• Register with your Name, Contact details, and Email ID to generate a Provisional Registration Number and Password (sent via email/SMS)
• Log in and complete the application form with personal, educational, and category details
• Upload your photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm), signature (in black ink), left thumb impression, and handwritten declaration as per the prescribed format
• Pay the applicable application fee online (bank transaction charges are borne by the candidate)
• Review all details carefully and submit the form before 7 August 2026
• Take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q2. What is the salary of an APCOB Assistant Manager (Scale-I)?
Sources cite pay scales of either ₹40,480–₹80,560 or ₹48,480–₹85,920 depending on the district notification; approximate starting gross salary is around ₹62,500 per month. Candidates should verify the exact figure in their district’s official notification PDF.

Q3. Is there an interview for these posts?
No, selection is based purely on the Online Written Examination, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.

Q4. What is the application fee?
₹590 (incl. GST) for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen, and ₹826 (incl. GST) for OC/BC/EWS candidates.

Q5. Is there a service bond for Assistant Manager?
Yes, selected Assistant Managers must execute a service bond of ₹2,00,000, agreeing to serve the bank for a minimum of 2 years from joining.

Q6. Can candidates from any district of Andhra Pradesh apply to any DCCB?
No, since each DCCB’s operations are limited to its own district, only candidates local to that erstwhile district are eligible to apply for posts under that particular DCCB.

Q7. What is the age limit for these posts?
20 to 30 years as on 1 June 2026 for Open Market candidates, with relaxations for reserved categories, ex-servicemen, and in-service candidates.