Local Candidate (Domicile) Eligibility Each DCCB recruits only for its own district's requirements, so candidates must be local to the erstwhile district of the post they are applying for. For example, only candidates local to erstwhile Chittoor district can apply for Chittoor DCCB posts, and only candidates local to erstwhile Kadapa district can apply for Kadapa DCCB posts, and so on for Nellore, Prakasam, Visakhapatnam, and Vizianagaram. Local status is generally determined based on either of the following: Having studied in an educational institution in the local area for at least 4 consecutive academic years up to the SSC (or equivalent) examination; or Having resided in the local area for at least 4 years immediately preceding the SSC (or equivalent) examination, if not covered under the study criterion above. Candidates who do not meet the 4-year local criterion may still be considered local under a 7-year study/residence criterion within the state, as detailed in the respective official notification. APCOB Educational Qualification 2026 Post Educational Qualification (as on 24.07.2026) Staff Assistant Graduation in any discipline from a recognized university, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, and working knowledge of computers. Assistant Manager First class graduation in any discipline, OR high second class in Commerce (aggregate 55% and above), OR a postgraduate degree in any discipline from a recognized university, with knowledge of English, proficiency in Telugu, and working knowledge of computers. Staff Assistant (PACS in-service candidates only) Intermediate plus JDC/HDC/DCRS, or graduation from a recognized university, along with a minimum of 10 years of service in a PACS affiliated to the concerned DCCB as on the date of notification. Candidates holding a graduation degree in any discipline can also explore more Graduate Government Jobs and Bank Jobs 2026 available across India. APCOB Age Limit 2026 The age of the candidate is reckoned as on 01.06.2026. Minimum age: 20 years Maximum age: 30 years (for open market candidates, both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager) Maximum age for PACS in-service candidates: Relaxation up to 45 years for OC, with further category-wise relaxation subject to an overall ceiling of 50 years APCOB Age Relaxation 2026 Category Age Relaxation Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe 5 years Backward Class 3 years Physically Challenged – General 10 years Physically Challenged – SC/ST 15 years Physically Challenged – BC 13 years Ex-Servicemen / Disabled Ex-Servicemen Actual period of service rendered + 3 years (8 years for disabled ex-servicemen belonging to SC/ST), subject to a maximum age of 50 years In-service candidates of Cooperative/Commercial banks Age relaxed by the period of continuous service, subject to a maximum age of 35 years (General), 38 years (BC), and 40 years (SC/ST) The relaxation in upper age limit is cumulative as per government guidelines, and reserved-category candidates must submit the relevant community certificate at the time of document verification to claim age relaxation.

The application fee/intimation charges (non-refundable) are the same across all six DCCBs and both posts, and must be paid online only. Category Fee (Inclusive of GST) SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen ₹590 OC / BC / EWS ₹826 Bank transaction charges for online payment are additional and must be borne by the candidate, including those applying under reserved categories. Payment can be made using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, or mobile wallets.

Selection to both Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager posts (open market category) is based purely on performance in the Online Written Test, followed by document verification and a medical fitness check. There is no interview for either post. The broad stages are: Stage 1: Online Written Examination Stage 2: Document Verification Stage 3: Medical Fitness Examination Stage 4: Final Appointment (subject to executing the service bond) APCOB Exam Pattern 2026 (Open Market Candidates) The online test for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager (open market candidates) will be conducted in English, carries 200 marks, and has a composite duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Test Name No. of Questions (Staff Assistant) Marks (Staff Assistant) No. of Questions (Assistant Manager) Marks (Assistant Manager) Reasoning 40 50 40 50 Quantitative Aptitude (with Data Interpretation for AM) 40 50 40 50 English Language 40 40 40 40 General Awareness (Staff Assistant) / Financial Awareness (Assistant Manager) 40 40 40 40 Computer Knowledge 40 20 40 20 Total 200 200 200 200 APCOB Exam Pattern 2026 for PACS In-Service Candidates (Staff Assistant Only) Candidates applying under the PACS quota for Staff Assistant posts will be tested separately, on the working and functions of PACS. Subject No. of Questions Marks Working and Functions of PACS 50 100 The same negative marking rule of 0.25 marks per wrong answer applies to this test as well. The Certified PACS Secretary (CPS) study material (4 modules) has been indicated as the reference material for this test. Also Read: SVIMS Tirupati Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: 236 Vacancies, Eligibility, Apply Online