Recruitment Notification: The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (APCOB) invites applications for the post of Manager (Scale-I).
Organization Details
- Organization (English): The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (APCOB), Vijayawada
- Organization (Hindi): आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य सहकारी बैंक लिमिटेड (एपीसीओबी), विजयवाड़ा
- Address: HO: #27-29-28, NTR Sahakara Bhavan, Governorpet, Vijayawada, NTR District, Andhra Pradesh – 520002
- Country: India
Post and Designation
- Designation (English): Manager (Scale-I)
- Designation (Hindi): प्रबंधक (स्केल-1)
Important Dates
| Opening of Online Registration | 27.08.2025 |
| Closing of Online Registration | 10.09.2025 |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 10.09.2025 |
| Date of Online Test (Tentative) | September/October 2025 |
Vacancies and Reservation
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Open Competition (OC) | 9 |
| Backward Class - A | 1 |
| Backward Class - B | 4 |
| Backward Class - C | 0 |
| Backward Class - D | 2 |
| Backward Class - E | 1 |
| Scheduled Caste (Group I–III) | 4 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 3 |
| Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
- Reservation for Women and PwBD candidates is on a horizontal basis.
- EWS reservation governed by A.P. G.O. MS. No. 73 dated 04.08.2021.
- SC subclassification governed by A.P. G.O. MS. No. 7 dated 18.04.2025.
- BC-E reservation subject to adjudication of pending litigation.
Salary and Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹48,480 – 2000/7 – 62,480 – 2340/2 – 67,160 – 2680/7 – 85,920 with stagnation increments.
- Gross Emoluments (as on July 2025): Approx. ₹87,074.79 per month.
- Approximate CTC: ₹12 lakhs per annum.
- Other Benefits: NPS, Medical Reimbursement, Leave Encashment, LTC, Conveyance Allowance, Newspaper Allowance, Telephone Bill reimbursement, Medical Aid, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduate from a recognized university.
- Knowledge of English is mandatory.
- Proficiency in Telugu is desirable.
- Preference will be given to candidates with computer knowledge.
- Candidate must be a local candidate of Andhra Pradesh as per Presidential Order 1975 definitions of “Local Area.”
Age Limit
As on 01.07.2025: Above 20 years and below 30 years (candidates should be born between 02.07.1995 and 01.07.2005, both dates inclusive).
Relaxations:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years |
| BC | +3 years |
| PWD (General) | +10 years |
| PWD (SC/ST) | +15 years |
| PWD (BC) | +13 years |
| Ex-servicemen (General) | Service + 3 years, max 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen (BC) | Service + 6 years, max 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen (SC/ST) | Service + 8 years, max 50 years |
| Widows/Divorced Women | 35 years (Gen), 38 years (BC), 40 years (SC/ST) |
| In-service employees (Co-op/Commercial Banks) | Relaxed by service period, max 35 (Gen), 38 (BC), 40 (SC/ST) |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee (Incl. GST) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen | ₹590 |
| OC/EWS/BC | ₹826 |
Mode of Payment: Online only (Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, Wallets). Bank transaction charges to be borne by candidates.
Selection Process
- Online Examination (200 Marks, 2 hrs 30 mins)
Test Questions Marks Duration Reasoning 40 50 45 mins Quantitative Aptitude & Data Interpretation 40 50 45 mins English Language 40 40 30 mins Financial Awareness 40 40 15 mins Computer Knowledge 40 20 15 mins Total 200 200 150 mins - Interview
Final selection will be based on the combined marks of Online Test and Interview.
Other Important Information
- Probation Period: 12 months.
- Bond: Selected candidates must serve a minimum of 3 years.
- Exam Centers: 14 locations across Andhra Pradesh (including Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Tirupati, Kurnool, etc.).
- Identity Proof Required: PAN Card, Aadhaar, Passport, Driving License, Voter ID, Bank Passbook, etc. Ration Card and Learner’s License are not valid.
- Documents such as study certificates or residence certificates must be produced to prove local candidature.
Contact Information
- Department: HRMD
- Phone (HRMD): 0866-2429011
- Helpline Numbers: 0866-2429012, 0866-2429014 (Available 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM)
- Email: hrd@apcob.org
- Address: HO: #27-29-28, NTR Sahakara Bhavan, Governorpet, Vijayawada – 520002
