APCOB Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25 Posts

Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd (APCOB) Apprentice Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for the engagement of Apprentices under the Apprentices Act, 1961, for the Financial Year 2026-27. A total of 25 tentative training seats have been announced for Agriculture, Information Technology, Legal, and General specializations.

Candidates must have completed graduation and hold a valid passing certificate. | Candidates must be proficient in Telugu and English (reading and writing). | All eligibility conditions (age, qualification, etc.) are computed as on 01.08.2026. | The candidate must not have undergone apprenticeship in any other organization, terminated an apprenticeship midway, or be currently pursuing apprenticeship training in any other bank/organization/company/firm under the Apprentices Act, 1961. | Candidates with one or more years of training or job experience after completing their educational qualification are not eligible. | Candidates must have a 100% complete profile on the NATS apprenticeship portal to be eligible to apply. | Engagement is subject to the candidate being declared medically fit as per the Bank's requirement. | Candidates who do not hold a 10th or 12th standard mark sheet showing the specified local language must clear a local language test conducted during Document Verification.

Apprentices selected under this notification will receive a monthly stipend as detailed below: S. No. Total Stipend per Month Maximum Bank Component Maximum Govt. Component (a) ₹15,000/- ₹10,500/- ₹4,500/- The Bank pays the stipend to the apprentice every month after deducting the Government's share, which is paid directly to the apprentice via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) as per Apprenticeship rules. Apprentices are not eligible for any other allowances or benefits. Apprentices are not treated as "employees" of the Bank and are not entitled to employee benefits.

1. Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% complete profile.
2. Online application submission via the APCOB website between 02.08.2026 and 11.08.2026.
3. Scrutiny of applications received on or before the last date by a Committee appointed by the Bank.
4. Preparation of a merit list in descending order based on marks/percentage obtained in SSC, 12th (HSC/10+2), and Graduation. In case of a tie in percentage, candidates are ranked according to age in descending order (older candidates ranked higher).
5. Document Verification (DV) at the APCOB Head Office in Vijayawada for shortlisted candidates.
6. Final engagement subject to satisfactory verification of character, antecedents, and caste validity certificates (wherever applicable).
7. Selected candidates receive communication for Document Verification and, upon final selection, an email communication from APCOB.