Overview
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd (APCOB) has released a recruitment notification for the post of Apprentice (25 Training Seats vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online before 11.08.2026.
Key Details
- Organization
- The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd (APCOB)
- Qualification
- Candidates must meet the educational qualification, age, and other eligibility conditions specified below before applying for the APCOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
- Vacancies
- 25 Training Seats
- Posted
- 02.08.2026
- Last date to apply
- 11.08.2026
Important Dates
| Application Start Date | 02.08.2026 |
| Application Last Date | 11.08.2026 |
| Opening date for submission of online applications | 02.08.2026 |
| Last date for submission of online applications | 11.08.2026 |
| Date of Document Verification | August 2026 (tentatively) |
| Eligible Date of Birth Range | Not earlier than 01.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both days inclusive) |
| Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST) | 5 Years |
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Eligibility
Candidates must meet the educational qualification, age, and other eligibility conditions specified below before applying for the APCOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026.
Age Limit
Category: Age Criteria Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 28 years Eligible Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 01.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both days inclusive)
Salary
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.
Selection Process
Selection to the APCOB Apprentice program is based on a merit list prepared from academic marks, followed by document verification. The selection process includes: • Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% complete profile. • Online application submission via the APCOB website between 02.08.2026 and 11.08.2026. • Scrutiny of applications received on or before the last date by a Committee appointed by the Bank. • 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). • Document Verification (DV) at the APCOB Head Office in Vijayawada for shortlisted candidates. • Final engagement subject to satisfactory verification of character, antecedents, and caste validity certificates (wherever applicable). • Selected candidates receive communication for Document Verification and, upon final selection, an email communication from APCOB.
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the APCOB Apprentice Recruitment 2026: • Visit the apprenticeship portal (NATS 2.0) at www.nats.education.gov.in and register with a 100% complete profile. • Note down the Enrolment ID generated in the NATS 2.0 portal for future correspondence. If you face registration issues, refer to the student manual available on the portal. • Visit the official APCOB website: https://www.apcob.bank.in • Locate the online application link for Apprentice Recruitment 2026. • Fill in the application form with accurate personal, academic, and category details. • Upload the required documents/certificates as specified in the application form. • Review the application carefully and submit it online between 02.08.2026 and 11.08.2026. • Keep a printout or digital copy of the submitted application for future reference. Note: Applications can be submitted only in online mode. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Required Documents
Based on the notification, candidates should be ready with the following documents at the time of Document Verification: • SSC, 12th (HSC/10+2), and Graduation mark sheets and passing certificates • Proof of local language study (10th or 12th standard mark sheet/certificate), where applicable • Caste validity certificate (wherever applicable) • BC Certificate showing creamy layer status, issued between 01.04.2026 and the date of appointment (for BC category candidates) • Income and Asset Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026, in the prescribed format, for EWS category candidates • Certificate for age relaxation, if claiming relaxation under SC/ST, BC (Non-Creamy Layer), or PwBD category • Medical fitness certificate/certification as required by the Bank The notification does not provide an exhaustive checklist of all identity or address proof documents; candidates should refer to the official notification and any further instructions issued by APCOB before Document Verification.
Important Instructions
• This engagement is an apprenticeship under the Apprentices Act, 1961, and is not an employment with the Bank. • There is no obligation on the Bank to offer employment after completion of the apprenticeship, nor is the apprentice obligated to accept employment. • No transport, hostel, or residential accommodation facility will be provided during the training period. • Candidature is provisional and subject to subsequent verification of documents; furnishing false or incorrect information can lead to cancellation of candidature or termination of engagement, even after appointment. • The Bank reserves the right to allot selected candidates to any Branch/Head Office within the state of Andhra Pradesh. • An apprentice who fails to qualify the local language test (where applicable) will not be engaged. • Apprentices are entitled to one casual leave on completion of one month of apprenticeship (maximum 3 casual leaves at a time); no other type of leave applies, and no overtime is permitted. • The Bank can terminate the Contract of Apprenticeship after giving 7 days' notice in cases of misconduct, misbehavior, disobedience, or unsatisfactory performance. • On premature termination due to the apprentice's failure to comply with contract terms, the apprentice/surety must indemnify the Bank for training costs (up to one month's last drawn stipend). • After completing training, apprentices must pass an assessment test (theory conducted by BFSI Sector Skill Council of India and practica…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for APCOB Apprentices Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 25 Posts?
Application Start Date: 02.08.2026; Application Last Date: 11.08.2026; Opening date for submission of online applications: 02.08.2026; Last date for submission of online applications: 11.08.2026; Date of Document Verification: August 2026 (tentatively); Eligible Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 01.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both days inclusive); Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe (SC/ST): 5 Years
What is the age limit?
Category: Age Criteria Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 28 years Eligible Date of Birth Range: Not earlier than 01.08.1998 and not later than 01.08.2004 (both days inclusive)
What is the selection process?
Selection to the APCOB Apprentice program is based on a merit list prepared from academic marks, followed by document verification. The selection process includes: • Registration on the NATS 2.0 portal (www.nats.education.gov.in) with a 100% complete profile. • Online application submission via the APCOB website between 02.08.2026 and 11.08.2026. • Scrutiny of applications received on or before the last date by a Committee appointed by the Bank. • 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). • Document Verification (DV) at the APCOB Head Office in Vijayawada for shortlisted candidates. • Final engagement subject to satisfactory verification of character, antecedents, and caste validit…