APCOB Recruitment 2026: 339 Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager Posts | Online Application Open

APCOB Age Details

• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 30 years for open market posts
• PACS in-service candidates: relaxation up to 45 years for OC, with further category-wise relaxation; overall upper limit 50 years

APCOB Educational Qualification 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 (55% and above), OR a postgraduate degree, 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, 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 may explore more opportunities.

APCOB Age Limit 2026

• Age reckoning as on 01.06.2026.
• Minimum age: 20 years
• Maximum age: 30 years (open market for Staff Assistant and Assistant Manager)
• PACS in-service candidates: relaxation up to 45 years for OC, with category-wise relaxation up to an overall ceiling of 50 years.

Important Dates

• Online registration opening date: 24 July 2026
• Closing date for online registration: 15 August 2026 (Extended)
• Last date for fee payment: 15 August 2026
• Exam date (tentative): August/September 2026 The exact exam date, shift timing, and city will be announced via call letters closer to the exam date.

APCOB Application Fee 2026

• SC / ST / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹590
• OC / BC / EWS: ₹826 | Note: Bank transaction charges are extra. Payments can be made via Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, or mobile wallets.

Important Instructions

• Only one online application per post; details cannot be modified after final submission.
• Signature should be in black ink and handwritten declaration in English.
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) required unless currently employed.
• Bank charges for online fee payment are borne by the candidate.
• Scribe facility for eligible candidates provides compensatory time as per rules.
• Appointment is subject to medical fitness and a Contract Bond of ₹2,00,000 for a minimum 2-year service period.
• Keep registered email and mobile number active for communications.

Selection Process

• Stage 1: Online Written Test
• Stage 2: Document Verification
• Stage 3: Medical Fitness Examination
• Stage 4: Final Appointment (post-bond)

Examination Pattern (Open Market)

• Total: 200 marks, 2 hours
• Sections: Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General Awareness/Financial Awareness, Computer Knowledge
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer

PACS In-Service (Staff Assistant) Pattern

• Working and functions of PACS
• 50 questions, 100 marks with the same negative marking

Documents for Verification

• Online application printout and fee receipt
• Call letter with photograph
• Valid photo ID
• Educational certificates and marks sheets
• Local domicile proof
• Caste/evidence if claiming reservation
• EWS/ PwBD certificates, discharge certificates (as applicable)
• PACS service certificate for in-service PACS candidates
• NOC if currently employed