The Andhra Pradesh

State Cooperative Bank Ltd.

(A State Partnered Scheduled Bank)
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HO: #27-29-28, NTR Sahakara Bhavan, Governorpet, Vijayawada, NTR District – 520002.
Dept.: HRMD ✆: 0866-2429011/12 ✉: hrd@apcob.org

RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION
Applications are invited for Appointment to the post of ‘Staff Assistant’ in
The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd., (APCOB), Vijayawada

Opening Date for ON-LINE Registration of Application 07.10.2023

Closing date for ON-LINE Registration of Application 21.102023
Last Date for Payment of Application Fee (ONLINE 21.10.2023
remittance only through Net Banking/Debit Card/UPI)
Date of online test (tentative) November 2023

1. VACANCIES:
Break up of vacancies to the post of Staff Assistants.:

OC BC-A BC-B BC-C BC-D BC-E SC ST EXS PC Total Grand

G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W G W Total
10 5 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 1 0 1 3 2 2 1 1 0 2 0 21 14 35

Abbreviations stand for: (OC – Open Competition; BC – Backward Classes; SC – Scheduled

Caste; ST – Scheduled Tribe; PC – Physically Challenged; EXS – Ex-servicemen; VI – Visually
Impaired; HI – Hearing Impaired; G-General and W-Women)

Written examination will be conducted for all the notified posts.

PC (G) posts are reserved one each for Hearing Impairment & Visual Impairment.

Note:

(i) Reservation for BC-E Group will be subject to adjudication of the litigation pending
before the Hon’ble Courts and Government Orders thereon.
(ii) The number of vacancies as also the number of reserved vacancies is provisional and may
vary according to the actual requirement. Further, the Bank reserves the right to enhance or
lower down the vacancies as per requirements at the time of final selection/appointment.

2. PAY SCALE & EMOLUMENTS:

The Scale of Pay for the post of Staff Assistant at present (on par with IBA scales) is Rs.17900
– 1000/3 – 20900 – 1230/3 – 24590 – 1490/4– 30550 – 1730/7 – 42660 – 3270/1 – 45930 –
1990/1 – 47920 (20 stages) plus nine stagnation increments at the rate of Rs.1990/-, at a
frequency of 2 years from the dates of reaching the maximum of their scales.
Approximate Gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay is Rs.37,252/- (as at
September 2023) plus other allowances applicable such as Conveyance Allowance, Newspaper
allowance, Telephone Bill reimbursement, Medical Allowance etc., and other benefits such as
Contributory NPS, Medical Reimbursement, Leave Encashment, LTC, Medical Aid, etc.
3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Candidate should be a local candidate of the State of Andhra Pradesh.
The following will be the methodology adopted to define the local candidate of the State of
Andhra Pradesh:

Definition of the local candidate of the State of Andhra Pradesh

(a) ‘Local Area’ (Local candidate of State of Andhra Pradesh) in tune with the spirit of
Presidential Order 1975 :
The Twenty Six (26) districts of Andhra Pradesh, viz., Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, Parvathipuram
Manyam, Alluri Sitharama raju, Visakhapatnam, Anakapalli, Kakinada, Dr. B R Ambedkar
Konaseema, East Godavari, West Godavari, Eluru, Krishna, NTR, Guntur, Palnadu, Bapatla,
Prakasam, SPSR Nellore, Kurnool, Nandyal, Anantapuramu, Sri Satya Sai, YSR, Annamayya,
Tirupati, Chittoor, shall be regarded as ‘Local Area’ of the State of Andhra Pradesh.

(b) Local Candidate – ‘Local Area’:

(1) A candidate for direct recruitment, shall be regarded as local candidate in relation to the
‘Local Area’ on the following conditions :

(i) If he/she has studied in an educational institution(s) in ‘Local Area’ above, for a period
of not less than four consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in
which he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for SSC or equivalent
examination ; or

(ii) Where during the whole or any part of the four consecutive academic years ending
with the academic year in which he/she appeared or as the case may be, first appeared
for the SSC or equivalent examination he/she has not studied in any educational
institution(s), if he/she has resided in the ‘Local Area’ above for a period of not less
than four years immediately preceding the date of commencement of the SSC or
equivalent examination in which he/she appeared or as the case may be, first
appeared.

(2) A candidate for direct recruitment, who is not regarded as local candidate under sub-
paragraph (1) above, in relation to the ‘Local Area’ shall:

(i) If he/she has studied in an educational institution(s) in that State, for a period of not
less than Seven consecutive academic years ending with the academic year in which
he/she appeared or, as the case may be, first appeared for SSC or equivalent
examination be regarded as a local candidate in relation to :

(a) Local Area as above if he/she has studied in the Local Areas for the maximum period
out of the said period of seven years; or

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 (b) Where the period of his/her study in the local areas specified above and other
areas, are equal, if he/she has studied last in the local area specified above, in such
equal periods;

(ii) If during the whole or any part of the Seven consecutive academic years ending with
the academic year in which he/she appeared or as the case may be, first appeared for
the SSC or equivalent examination he/she has not studied in any educational
institution(s) in Local Area, but has resided in the State during the whole of the said
period of seven years, be regarded as a local candidate in relation to :

(a) Local Area specified above if he/she has resided for a maximum period out of the
said period of seven years in the Local Areas ; or

(b) Where the periods of his/her residence in the Local Area and other areas are equal,
if he/she has resided last in the Local Areas in such equal periods;

(3) (a) In reckoning the consecutive academic years during which a candidate has studied, any
period of interruption of his study because of his failure to pass any examination, shall be
disregarded.

(b) The question, whether any candidate for direct recruitment to any post has resided in
the Local Area shall be determined with reference to the places where the candidate
actually resided and not with reference to the residence of his/her parents or other
guardian.
(c) If the claim for local candidature is based on study, the candidate is required to produce
a certificate from the Educational Institution(s) where he/she has studied during the said
4/7 year period in the ‘Local Area’. If, however, it is based on residence, a certificate should
be obtained from an officer of the Revenue Department not below the rank of a Mandal
Revenue Officer/Tahsildar in independent charge of a Mandal that he/she has resided in
the districts of ‘Local Area’.

(d) If, however, a candidate has resided in more than one Mandal / District during the
relevant 4/7 year period but within the Districts of ‘Local Area’ as the case may be, separate
certificates from the Mandal Revenue Officers exercising jurisdiction have to be obtained
in respect of different areas of the ‘Local Area’.

As per the Gazette of India no. 404/F.No. 21013/01/2015-SR, Dt. 09.06.2016, the Presidential
Order amending the Andhra Pradesh Public Employment Order (Organisation of Local Cadres
and Regulation of Direct Recruitment), 1975, the candidate satisfying the following criteria are
also considered as Local Candidates in relation to Local Area defined above:

“(3) Notwithstanding anything contained in sub-paragraph (1) or (2), candidates who migrate
to any part of the State of Andhra Pradesh from the State of Telangana within a period of three
years from the 2 nd day of June, 2014 shall be regarded as the local candidate in the State of
Andhra Pradesh at the place of his residence and be treated at par with the local candidates
residing in that area, in accordance with such guidelines as may be issued by the Government
of Andhra Pradesh for the purpose of employment. ”

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Note:

(i) In the normal course, Single Certificate, whether of study or residence would suffice for
enabling the candidate to apply as a candidate belonging to the Local Area ;

(ii) Residence Certificate will not be accepted, if a candidate has studied in any educational
institution upto SSC or equivalent examination. Such candidates have to produce study
certificates invariably. The candidates who acquired degree from Open Universities
without studying SSC/Matriculation or equivalent in educational institutions, have to
submit residence certificate only.

(iii) In reckoning the consecutive academic years during which a candidate has studied, any
period of interruption of his study be reason of his failure to pass any examination, shall be
disregarded.

4. AGE (as on 01.10.2023):

Above 20 years - Below 28 years i.e. candidates should not have been born earlier than
02.10.1995 and later than 01.10.2003 (both dates inclusive)

Relaxation of upper age limit:

Sl. Category Age Relaxation

No.
1 Scheduled Caste/Scheduled tribe 5 years
Candidates
2 Backward Class Candidates 3 years
3 Physically Challenged – General Category 10 years
Candidates
4 Physically Challenged – SC/ST Category 15 years
Candidates
5 Physically Challenged – BC Category 13 years
Candidates
6 Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen Actual period of service rendered + 3
years, subject to maximum of 45 years
Ex-Servicemen/Disabled Ex-Servicemen Actual period of service rendered + 6
(Belonging to BC Category) years, subject to maximum of 45 years
For ex-servicemen/Disabled Ex-servicemen Actual period of service rendered + 8
(Belonging to SC/ST Categories) years, subject to maximum of 50 years
7 Widows, Divorced women and women 7 years, subject to a maximum age limit of
judicially separated from their husbands & 35 years for General and 38 years for BC &
who are not remarried 40 years for SC/ST candidates.
8 In-service candidates of Co- In case of person who has been in
operative/Commercial Bank/Regional Rural continuous service in any
Banks or similarly placed financial Cooperative/Commercial/Regional Rural
institutions. Banks or similarly placed financial
institutions and joined its service before

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 he/she attained minimum eligible age, as
the case may be, the restrictions as
regarding age shall be relaxed by the
period of such service, subject to a
maximum of 05 years.
(Subject to a maximum age limit of 33
years for General and 36 years for BC & 38
years for SC/ST candidates.)

Note:

1. No other combination of age relaxation other than specified in the table above, will be
applicable.
2. An ex-serviceman who has once joined a Government job on civil side after availing of the
benefits given to him as an Ex-Serviceman for his re-employment, including a job in any
Public Sector Undertaking, ceases to enjoy ex-servicemen status for further employment.
Pay protection benefit will be extended to the Ex-Servicemen.
3. Ex-Servicemen candidates who have already secured employment under the Central
Government in Group ‘C’ & ‘D’ will be permitted the benefit of age relaxation as prescribed
for Ex-Servicemen for securing another employment in a higher grade or cadre in Group
‘C’/‘D’ under the Central Government. However, such candidates will not be eligible for the
benefit of reservation for Ex-Servicemen in Central Government jobs. The persons serving
in the Armed Forces of the Union, who on retirement from service, would come under the
category of ‘ex-servicemen’ may apply for re-employment one year before the completion
of the specified term of engagement (from the last date of application) and avail
themselves of all concessions available to ex-servicemen but shall not be permitted to
leave the uniform until they complete the specified term of engagement in the Armed
Forces of the Union.
Definition of Ex-Servicemen (EXS):

i. Ex-Servicemen (EXSM): Only those candidates shall be treated as Ex-servicemen who

fulfill the revised definition as laid down in Government of India, Ministry of Home
Affairs, Department of Personnel & Administrative Reforms Notification
No.36034/5/85 Estt. (SCT) dated 27.10.1986 as amended from time to time.

ii. Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DISXS): Ex-servicemen who while serving in Armed Forces of
the union were disabled in operation against the enemy or in disturbed areas shall be
treated as Disabled Ex-Servicemen (DISXS).

Note: The Territorial Army Personnel will be treated as ex-servicemen w.e.f. 15.11.1986.

4. Above relaxations are available only if the candidates fulfill the various conditions
prescribed in the Govt. of India/State Government orders and instructions in this regard.
To claim age relaxation, reserved category candidates will be required to submit a copy of
the Community Certificate at the time of document verification, if called by the Bank.

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Definition: Physically Challenged Persons (PC) – Definition of Categories of Disabilities:

A. An Orthopedically Challenged (PC-OC) person is one suffering from Locomotor Disability

or Cerebral Palsy.

Orthopedically challenged persons are covered under locomotor disability with following
benchmark:
i. OA - One arm affected (Right or Left)
ii. OL - One leg affected (Right or Left)
iii. OAL - One arm & One Leg affected
iv. BL - Both legs affected but not arms

Persons with OA & OAL category should have normal bilateral hand
functions.

a) "Leprosy cured person" means a person who has been cured of leprosy but is suffering
from:
i. Loss of sensation in hands or feet as well as loss of sensation and paresis in the eye
and eye-lid but with no manifest deformity;
ii. Manifest deformity and paresis but having sufficient mobility in their hands and
feet to enable them to engage in normal economic activity;
iii. Extreme physical deformity as well as advanced age which prevents him/ her from
undertaking any gainful occupation, and the expression "leprosy cured" shall be
construed accordingly.

b) “Cerebral palsy" means a Group of non-progressive neurological conditions affecting

body movements and muscle coordination, caused by damage to one or more specific
areas of the brain, usually occurring before, during or shortly after birth;
c) "Dwarfism" means a medical or genetic condition resulting in an adult height of 4 feet 10
inches (147 centimeters) or less;
d) "Muscular dystrophy" means a group of hereditary genetic muscle disease that weakens
the muscles that move the human body and persons with multiple dystrophy have
incorrect and missing information in their genes, which prevents them from making the
proteins they need for healthy muscles. It is characterized by progressive skeletal muscle
weakness, defects in muscle proteins, and death of muscle cells and tissue;
e) "Acid attack victims" means a person disfigured due to violent assaults by throwing of
acid or similar corrosive substance.

B. Hearing Impaired (HI):

a) Deaf: means person having 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies in both ears.
b) Hard of Hearing: means person having 60 DB to 70 DB hearing loss in speech frequencies
in both ears.

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C. Visual Impaired (VI): Only those Visually Impaired (VI) persons who suffer from any one of
the following conditions, after best correction, are eligible to apply.

a. Blindness:
i. Total absence of sight; OR
ii. Visual acuity less than 3/60 or less than 10/200 (Snellen) in the better eye with best
possible correction; OR
iii. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less than 10 degree.

b. Low Vision:
i. Visual acuity not exceeding 6/18 or less than 20/60 upto 3/60 or upto 10/200
(Snellen) in the better eye with best possible corrections; OR

ii. Limitation of the field of vision subtending an angle of less

than 40 degree up to 10 degree.

Note: Only “Person with bench mark disability” would be eligible for reservation with not
less than 40% of a specified disability where specified disability has not been defined in
measurable terms and includes a person with disability where specified disability has been
defined in measurable terms, as certified by the certifying authority.

A person who wants to avail the benefit of reservation will have to submit a latest Disability
Certificate, on prescribed format, issued by Medical Authority or any other notified
Competent Authority (Certifying Authority) in the District of the applicant’s residence as
mentioned in the proof of residence in the application. The certificate should be dated on
or before last date of registration of application.

GUIDELINES FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES USING A SCRIBE

(i) The visually impaired candidates and candidates whose writing speed is adversely affected
permanently for any reason can use their own scribe at their cost during the online
examination, subject to limits as in (ii) and (iii) below. In all such cases where a scribe is
used, the following rules will apply:

 Candidates eligible for and who wish to use the services of scribe in the exam should
carefully indicate the same in their online application form.
 The candidate will have to arrange his/her own scribe at his/her own cost.
 The scribe arranged by the candidate should not be a candidate for the same
examination. If violation of the above is detected at any stage of the process,
candidature of both the candidate and the scribe will be cancelled.
 A person acting as a scribe for one candidate cannot be a scribe for another candidate.
 The scribe may be from any academic stream.
 Both the candidate as well as scribe will have to give a suitable undertaking confirming
that the scribe fulfils all the stipulated eligibility criteria for a scribe mentioned above.
Further in case it later transpires that he/she did not fulfill any laid down eligibility

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 criteria or suppressed material facts the candidature of the applicant will stand
cancelled, irrespective of the result of the online examination.
 Those candidates who use a scribe shall be eligible for compensatory time of 20
minutes for every hour of the examination or as otherwise advised.
 Only candidates registered for compensatory time will be allowed such concessions
since compensatory time given to candidates shall be system based, it shall not be
possible for the test conducting agency to allow such time if he / she is not registered
for the same. Candidates not registered for compensatory time shall not be allowed
such concessions.
(ii) Guidelines for Candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy
A compensatory time of twenty minutes per hour or otherwise advised shall be permitted
for the candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy where dominant (writing)
extremity is affected to the extent of slowing the performance of function (minimum of
40%impairment).
(iii) Guidelines for Visually Impaired candidates
 Visually Impaired candidates (who suffer from not less than 40% of disability) may opt
to view the contents of the test in magnified font and all such candidates will be eligible
for compensatory time of 20 minutes for every hour or otherwise advised of
examination.

 The facility of viewing the contents of the test in magnifying font will not be available
to Visually Impaired candidates who use the services of a Scribe for the examination.

These guidelines are subject to change in terms of GOI guidelines/ clarifications, if any, from
time to time.
5. Educational Qualification (as on 01.10.2023):

Should be a Graduate from a Recognized University

Additional Requirements:
1) Proficiency in Telugu language is desired.
2) Knowledge of English is required.
3) Preference will be given to candidates with computer knowledge.
6. Application Fee including Bank and other Charges (Non-Refundable):
The application fee including intimation charges (non-refundable), is prescribed as under:

Sl. No. Category Fees (incl. of GST)

1. SC/ST/PC/EXS Rs. 500/-
2. General/BC Rs.700/-

Bank Transaction charges for Online Payment of fees/intimation charges will have to be borne
by the candidate, including the candidate applying under reserved category. The
fee/intimation charges as mentioned in the above table is excluding the transaction charges
payable to the Bank.

Candidates have to pay requisite fees/intimation charges through the ONLINE mode only.
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7. SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The selection of the candidates shall be made on the basis of the Online Test/Examination.
The Online Test/Examination will be conducted in English. All the eligible candidates who apply
with the requisite fee and whose applications are received in time will be called for the online
test/ Examination, which will comprise the following:

A. Online Test/Examination: The test will be for a total of 100 marks Test question contents
would be as under:

Sl. Name of Tests No. of Maximum Total time

No. (objective) questions Marks
1 English Language 30 30 Composite
2 Reasoning 35 35 Time of
3 Quantitative 60
35 35
Aptitude minutes
Total 100 100

B. PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS:

There will be penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for
which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate one fourth or 0.25 of the marks
assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question
is left blank, i.e., no answer is marked by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that
question.

C. Process for Arriving at Scores:

The Scores of Online Examination are obtained by adopting the following procedure:
(i) Number of questions answered correctly by a candidate in each objective test is
considered for arriving at the Corrected Score after applying penalty for wrong
answers.
(ii) The Corrected Scores so obtained by a candidate are made equivalent to take care
of the minor difference in difficulty level, if any, in each of the objective tests held
in different sessions to arrive at the Equated Scores*
* Scores obtained by candidates on any test are equated to the base form by
considering the distribution of scores of all the forms.
(iii) Test-wise scores and scores on total is reported with decimal point up to two digits.

Note: Cutoffs are applied in two stages:

i. on scores in individual tests
ii. on Total Score

D. QUALIFYING IN THE ONLINE TEST/EXAMINATION:

Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective test. The passing marks in each of the
test will be decided by the Bank on the basis of the performance of all the competing
candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level. Candidates are also
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required to score a minimum % marks on aggregate. For SC/ST/BC/PC/EXS candidates 5%
relaxation is available thereon. Minimum % marks on aggregate will be decided by the Bank.

Test/Examination (on-line mode) :

(i) The examination will be conducted online at the venues in the following cities:
1. Srikakulam 7. Ongole
2. Vizianagaram 8. Nellore
3. Visakhapatnam 9. Tirupathi
4. Rajahmundry 10. Kadapa
5. Vijayawada 11. Kurnool
6. Guntur

(ii) The Bank, however, reserves the right to cancel any of the Examination Centers and/or
add some other Centers, depending upon the response, administrative feasibility, etc.
(iii) As far as possible candidates will be allotted to a centre of his/her choice, however the
Bank also reserves the right to allot the candidate to any centre other than the one he/she
has opted for.
(iv) Candidate will appear for the examination at an Examination Centre at his/her own risks
and expenses and the Bank will not be responsible for any injury or losses etc. of any
nature.
(v) No request for change of centre for Examination shall be entertained.
(vi) If sufficient number of candidates do not opt for a particular centre for ONLINE
examination, APCOB reserves the right to allot any other adjunct centre to those
candidates OR if the number of candidates is more than the capacity available for the
online exam for a centre, APCOB reserves the right to allot any other centre to the
candidate.
(vii) The possibility for occurrences of some problem in administration cannot be ruled out
completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being generated. In that
event, every effort will be made to rectify the problem, which may include shifting the
candidates to the other centers or to conduct of another examination, if considered
necessary. Decision of APCOB in this regard shall be final. Candidates not willing to accept
such change shall loose his/her candidature for this exam.
8. PROBATION PERIOD:
Selected candidates will be governed by the terms and conditions of the Service
Regulations of the Bank in force at the time of joining.
A person appointed through direct recruitment shall be on probation for a period of 12
months
HOW TO APPLY
DETAILED GUIDELINES/PROCEDURES FOR
A. APPLICATION REGISTRATION
B. PAYMENT OF FEES
C. DOCUMENT SCAN AND UPLOAD

Candidates can apply online only from 07.10.2023 to 21.10.2023 and no other mode of
application will be accepted.
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IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE NOTED BEFORE REGISTRATION
Before applying online, candidates should-
(i) scan their :
- photograph (4.5cm × 3.5cm)
- signature (with black ink)
- left thumb impression (on white paper with black or blue ink)
- a hand written declaration (on a white paper with black ink) (text given
below)
Ensuring that the all these scanned documents adhere to the required
specifications as given in Annexure III to this Advertisement.
(ii) Signature in CAPITAL LETTERS will NOT be accepted.
(iii) The left thumb impression should be properly scanned and not smudged. (If a
candidate is not having left thumb, he/she may use his/ her right thumb for
applying.)
(iv) The text for the hand written declaration is as follows –
“I, _______ (Name of the candidate), hereby declare that all the information
submitted by me in the application form is correct, true and valid. I will present the
supporting documents as and when required.”
(v) The above mentioned hand written declaration has to be in the candidate’s
hand writing and in English only. If it is written and uploaded by anybody else or in
any other language, the application will be considered as invalid. (In the case of
Visually Impaired candidates who cannot write may get the text of declaration
typed and put their left hand thumb impression below the typed declaration and
upload the document as per specifications.)
(vi) Keep the necessary details/documents ready to make Online Payment of the
requisite application fee/ intimation charges
(vii) Have a valid personal email ID and mobile no., which should be kept active till the
completion of this Recruitment Process. Bank may send intimation to download
call letters for the Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. In case a
candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her
new e-mail ID and mobile no. before applying on-line and must maintain that email
account and mobile number.

A. Application Registration

1. Candidates to go to the Bank website (www.apcob.org) click on the option "APPLY

ONLINE" which will open a new screen.
2. To register application, choose the tab "Click here for New Registration" and enter
Name, Contact details and Email-id. A Provisional Registration Number and Password
will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidate should note
down the Provisional Registration Number and Password. An Email & SMS indicating
the Provisional Registration number and Password will also be sent.
3. In case the candidate is unable to complete the application form in one go, he / she
can save the data already entered by choosing "SAVE AND NEXT" tab. Prior to
submission of the online application candidates are advised to use the "SAVE AND
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 NEXT" facility to verify the details in the online application form and modify the same
if required. Visually Impaired candidates should fill the application form carefully and
verify/ get the details verified to ensure that the same are correct prior to final
submission.
4. Candidates are advised to carefully fill and verify the details filled in the online
application themselves as no change will be possible/ entertained after clicking the
FINAL SUBMIT BUTTON.
5. The Name of the candidate or his /her Father/ Husband etc. should be spelt correctly
in the application as it appears in the Certificates/ Mark sheets/Identity proof. Any
change/alteration found may disqualify the candidature.
6. Validate your details and Save your application by clicking the 'Validate your details'
and 'Save & Next' button.
7. Candidates can proceed to upload Photo & Signature as per the specifications given in
the Guidelines for Scanning and Upload of Photograph and Signature detailed under
point "C".
8. Candidates can proceed to fill other details of the Application Form.
9. Click on the Preview Tab to preview and verify the entire application form before FINAL
SUBMIT.
10. Modify details, if required, and click on 'FINAL SUBMIT' ONLY after verifying and
ensuring that the photograph, signature uploaded and other details filled by you are
correct.
11. Click on 'Payment' Tab and proceed for payment.
12. Click on 'Submit' button.

B. PAYMENT OF FEES

ONLINE MODE

1. The application form is integrated with the payment gateway and the payment process
can be completed by following the instructions.
2. The payment can be made by using Debit Cards (RuPay/Visa/MasterCard/Maestro),
Credit Cards, Internet Banking, IMPS, UPI, Cash Cards/ Mobile Wallets.
3. After submitting your payment information in the online application form, PLEASE
WAIT FOR THE INTIMATION FROM THE SERVER. DO NOT PRESS BACK OR REFRESH
BUTTON IN ORDER TO AVOID DOUBLE CHARGE
4. On successful completion of the transaction, an e-Receipt will be generated.
5. Non-generation of 'E-Receipt' indicates PAYMENT FAILURE. On failure of payment,
Candidates are advised to login again using their Provisional Registration Number and
Password and repeat the process of payment.
6. Candidates are required to take a printout of the e-Receipt and online Application
Form containing fee details. Please note that if the same cannot be generated, online
transaction may not have been successful.
7. For Credit Card users: All charges are listed in Indian Rupee. If you use a non-Indian
credit card, your bank will convert to your local currency based on prevailing exchange
rates.
8. To ensure the security of your data, please close the browser window once your
transaction is completed.
9. There is facility to print application form containing fee details after payment of fees.

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C. GUIDELINES FOR SCANNING AND UPLOAD OF DOCUMENTS

Before applying online a candidate will be required to have a scanned (digital) image of
his/her photograph, signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration as
per the specifications given below.

Photograph Image: (4.5cm × 3.5cm)

 Photograph must be a recent passport style colour picture.
 Make sure that the picture is in colour, taken against a light-colored, preferably white,
background.
 Look straight at the camera with a relaxed face
 If the picture is taken on a sunny day, have the sun behind you, or place yourself in the
shade, so that you are not squinting and there are no harsh shadows
 If you have to use flash, ensure there's no "red-eye"
 If you wear glasses make sure that there are no reflections and your eyes can be clearly
seen.
 Caps, hats and dark glasses are not acceptable. Religious headwear is allowed but it
must not cover your face.
 Dimensions 200 x 230 pixels (preferred)
 Size of file should be between 20kb–50 kb
 Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 50kb. If the size of the file
is more than 50 kb, then adjust the settings of the scanner such as the DPI resolution,
no. of colours etc., during the process of scanning.

Signature, left thumb impression and hand-written declaration Image:

 The applicant has to sign on white paper with Black Ink pen.
o Dimensions 140 x 60 pixels (preferred)
o Size of file should be between 10kb – 20kb for signature and 20kb - 50kb for
left thumb impression.
o Ensure that the size of the scanned image is not more than 20kb for signature
and 50kb for Left thumb impression

 The applicant has to put his left thumb impression on a white paper with black or blue
ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 240 x 240 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 3 cm
* 3 cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 20 KB – 50 KB
 The applicant has to write the declaration in English clearly on a white paper with black
ink.
o File type: jpg / jpeg
o Dimensions: 800 x 400 pixels in 200 DPI (Preferred for required quality) i.e 10
cm * 5 cm (Width * Height)
o File Size: 50 KB – 100 KB

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  The signature, left thumb impression and the hand written declaration should be of
the applicant and not by any other person.
 If the Applicant’s signature on the attendance sheet or Call letter, signed at the time
of the examination, does not match the signature uploaded, the applicant will be
disqualified.
 Signature / Hand written declaration in CAPITAL LETTERS shall NOT be accepted.

Scanning the documents:

 Set the scanner resolution to a minimum of 200 dpi (dots per inch)
 Set Colour to True Colour
 File Size as specified above
 Crop the image in the scanner to the edge of the photograph/signature/ left thumb
impression / hand written declaration, then use the upload editor to crop the
image to the final size (as specified above).
 The image file should be JPG or JPEG format. An example file name is: image01.jpg
or image01.jpeg. Image dimensions can be checked by listing the folder files or
moving the mouse over the file image icon.
 Candidates using MS Windows/MSOffice can easily obtain documents in .jpeg
format by using MS Paint or MSOffice Picture Manager. Scanned documents in
any format can be saved in .jpg / .jpeg format by using ‘Save As’ option in
the File menu. Size can be adjusted by using crop and then resize option.

Procedure for uploading the documents

 While filling in the Online Application Form the candidate will be provided with
separate links for uploading Photograph, signature, left thumb impression
and hand written declaration
 Click on the respective link “Upload Photograph / signature / Upload left
thumb impression / hand written declaration”
 Browse and Select the location where the Scanned Photograph / signature / left
thumb impression / hand written declaration file has been saved.
 Select the file by clicking on it
 Click the ‘Open/Upload’
 If the file size and format are not as prescribed, an error message will be displayed.
 Preview of the uploaded image will help to see the quality of the image. In case of
unclear / smudged, the same may be re-uploaded to the expected clarity /quality.

Your Online Application will not be registered unless you upload your Photograph, signature,
left thumb impression and hand written declaration as specified.

Note:
(1) In case the face in the photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the
hand written declaration is unclear / smudged the candidate’s application may be
rejected.

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(2) After uploading the Photograph / signature / left thumb impression / hand written
declaration in the online application form candidates should check that the images
are clear and have been uploaded correctly. In case the photograph or signature
or left thumb impression or the hand written declaration is not prominently
visible, the candidate may edit his/ her application and re-upload his/ her
photograph or signature or left thumb impression or the hand written declaration,
prior to submitting the form.
(3) Candidate should also ensure that photo is uploaded at the place of photo and
signature at the place of signature. If photo in place of photo and signature in place
of signature is not uploaded properly, candidate will not be allowed to appear for
the exam.
(4) Candidate must ensure that Photo to be uploaded is of required size and the face
should be clearly visible.
(5) If the photo is not uploaded at the place of Photo Admission for Examination will
be rejected/denied. Candidate him/herself will be responsible for the same.
(6) Candidates should ensure that the signature uploaded is clearly visible
(7) After registering online candidates are advised to take a printout of their system
generated online application forms.
(8) Candidates should take utmost care to furnish the correct details while filling in
on-line application.
(9) After applying on-line, the candidate should take a print out of the system
generated on-line application form and retain it along with Registration Number
& Password safely for future reference. They should not send this print out to the
Bank. The print out of the on-line application will have to be invariably submitted
at the time of document verification.
(10) Candidates are advised in their own interest to apply on-line much before the
closing date and not to wait till the last date for depositing the fees to avoid the
possibility of disconnection/ inability/failure to log on to the Bank’s website on
account of heavy load on internet/website jam.
(11) The Bank does not assume any responsibility for the candidates not being able to
submit their applications within the last date on account of the aforesaid reasons
or for any other reason beyond the control of the Bank.
(12) Please note that the above procedure is the only valid procedure for applying. No
other mode of application or incomplete steps would be accepted and any such
incomplete/incorrect applications would be rejected.
(13) The Candidate should note/remember the password for future reference and use.
(14) NOTE - There is also a provision to reprint the Application form at later stage.
(15) Important – In case of any difficulty experienced in submission of On-Line
application and/or payment of fees, candidates may contact the helpline
telephone nos. 0866-2429011, 0866-2429016.
(16) The candidate must ensure that the filled in information is correct and no
correction will be accepted at subsequent stage in any field.

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9. VERIFICATION OF CREDENTIALS:

The appointment of the candidates will be subjected to verification of credentials, such as,
verification of Original Certificates of Educational Qualifications, other Qualifications, Caste
Certificates, Physically Challenged certificates, etc. and also subjected to verification with the
respective Universities/ Authorities. In case of physically challenged candidates, they would
be required to appear before the State Government Medical Boards for medical examination
of their disability, at the time of appointment and they will be issued confirmation orders only
upon receipt of the medical report confirming their disability at prescribed levels as indicated
in the notification.

10. APPOINTMENT:

Candidates selected for current vacancies shall be taken into the service in the order of merit–
cum-roster as per the requirement, from out of the written test only. The candidate, upon
selection, has to execute a Contract Bond with a liability for the amount (as decided by the
Board of Management of the Bank), that, he/she would serve the Bank continuously for a
minimum period of 3 years.

11. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

IDENTITY VERIFICATION

In the examination hall as well as at the time of document verification, the call letter along with
original and a photocopy of the candidate’s currently valid photo identity (bearing exactly the
same name as it appears on the call letter) such as PAN Card/ Passport/ Permanent Driving
License/ Voter’s Card/ Bank Passbook with photograph/ Photo identity proof issued by a
Gazzetted Officer on official letterhead along with photograph / Photo identity proof issued by
a People’s Representative on official letterhead along with photograph / valid recent Identity
Card issued by a recognized College/ University/ Aadhar card/ E-Aadhar Card with a
photograph/ Employee ID/ Bar Council Identity Card with photograph should be submitted to
the invigilator for verification. The candidate’s identity will be verified with respect to his/her
details on the call letter, in the Attendance List and requisite documents submitted. If identity
of the candidate is in doubt the candidate may not be allowed to appear for the Examination.

Ration Card and Learner’s Driving License are not valid id proof.

Note: Candidates have to produce in original the photo identity proof and submit photocopy
of the photo identity proof along with Examination call letter as well as the Document
verification Call Letter while attending the examination/ document verification respectively,
without which they will not be allowed to take up the examination/ document verification.
Candidates must note that the name as appearing on the call letter (provided during the process
of registration) should exactly match the name as appearing on the photo identity proof.
Female candidates who have changed first/last/middle name post marriage must take special
note of this. If there is any mismatch between the names indicated in the Call Letter and Photo
Identity Proof the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the examination. In case of

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candidates who have changed their name, will be allowed only if they produce original Gazette
notification / their original marriage certificate / affidavit in original.

Candidates are advised to regularly keep in touch with the Bank’s website
https://www.apcob.org, for details, updates and any information which may be posted for
further guidance as well as to check their registered e-mail account from time to time during
the recruitment process.

12. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:

a) As the applications are to be processed by a Computerized System, it is essential that the

application should be filled in properly and completely.
b) Before applying, the candidate should ensure that he/she fulfills the eligibility and other
norms mentioned in this notification. Bank would be free to reject any application at any
stage of the recruitment process, if the candidate is found ineligible for the post. The
decision of the Bank shall be final on qualification and other eligibility norms.
c) Candidates should ensure that the photographs and signatures appended by them in all
the places, viz., uploaded in online application, call letter, attendance sheet, etc., and in all
correspondence with the Bank, in future, should be identical and there should be no
variation of any kind.
d) Application once made will not be allowed to be withdrawn.
e) Candidates need not submit/send at any address, application printouts or any certificates
or copies thereof at the time of online application. Their candidature will be considered
on the strength of the information declared in the application.
f) The Bank shall not entertain requests from the candidates seeking advice about their
eligibility to apply.
g) Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to show originals and submit copies of
necessary certificate(s) at the time of document verification.
h) A declaration is required to be submitted in the prescribed format by candidate seeking
reservation under BC Category, that, he/she does not belong to the creamy layer as on
1.4.2023. The BC Certificate containing the creamy layer status should have been issued
during the period 01.04.2023 to the date of appointment, if selected.
i) Candidates already in employment should produce ‘no objection certificate’ from their
employer, at the time of document verification, in the absence of which their candidature
will not be considered.
j) Only candidate willing to serve anywhere in the State should apply.
k) The decision of the Bank in all aspects pertaining to the application and its acceptance or
rejection as the case may be, conduct of examination and at all consequent stages,
culminating in the selection or otherwise of any candidate, shall be final in all respects and
binding on all concerned, under the power vested with it under the byelaws and Service
Regulations of the Bank and it also reserves its right to alter and modify the terms and
conditions laid down in the notification for conducting the various stages up to selection,
duly intimating details thereof to all concerned, as warranted by any unforeseen
circumstances arising during the course of the recruitment process, or as deemed
necessary by the Bank at any stage.

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l) Decision of the Bank in all matters regarding eligibility of the candidate, the stages at which
such scrutiny of eligibility is to be undertaken, the document(s) to be produced for the
purpose of the conduct of examination, selection and any other matter relating to
recruitment will be final and binding on the candidate. No correspondence or personal
enquiries shall be entertained in this behalf.
m) If the examination is held in more than one session, the scores across various sessions will
be equated to adjust for slight differences in difficulty level of different test batteries used
across sessions. More than one session are required if the nodes capacity is less or some
technical disruption takes place at any center or for any candidate.
n) The possibility of occurrence of some problem in the administration of the examination
cannot be ruled out completely which may impact test delivery and/or result from being
generated. In that event, every effort will be made to rectify such problem, which may
include movement of candidates, delay in test. Conduct of a re-exam is at the absolute
discretion of test conducting body. Candidates will not have any claim for a re-test.
Candidates not willing to move or not willing to participate in the delayed process of test
delivery shall be summarily rejected from the process.
o) Instances for providing incorrect information and/or process violation by a candidate
detected at any stage of the selection process will lead of disqualification of the candidate
from the selection process and he/she will not be allowed to appear in any Bank
recruitment process in the future. If such instances go undetected during the current
selection process but are detected subsequently, such disqualification will take place with
retrospective affect.
p) The requests of the applicants seeking marks obtained by them in the online
test/document verification will not be entertained.
q) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
r) Any resultant dispute arising out of this notification shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction
of the courts situated at Vijayawada only, within one year from the date of Notification.
s) Bank takes no responsibility for any certificate/remittance sent separately by candidate.
t) No Candidate is permitted to use calculator, Mobiles, papers or any other such instruments
during the examination. The candidates will appear for the written examination/document
verification at the allotted centers at their own expenses and risks and the Bank will not be
responsible for any injury/loss etc. of any nature.

Candidates in their own interest are advised to submit their application on-line well in
time before the last date to avoid possible technical snags.
Appointment of selected candidates is subjected to his/her being declared medically
fit as per the recruitment of the Bank. Such appointments will be subject to the Service
& Conduct Rules of the Bank.

u) Competent Authority for issue of Certificate to SC/ST/BC/PC and proof of Local Candidate
is as under: (to be produced at the time of document verification)

For SC/ST/BC – District Magistrate/Addl. Dist. Magistrate/Collector/ Deputy

Commissioner/Addl. Dy. Commissioner/Dy. Collector/First Class Stipendiary
Magistrate/Sub-Division Magistrate/Taluka Magistrate/Executive Magistrate /Extra

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 Assistant Commissioner/Chief Presidency Magistrate/Additional Chief Presidency
Magistrate/ Presidency Magistrate/ Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar
Sub Divisional Officer of the area where the candidate and/or his/her family normally
resides.

For Physically Challenged – the Competent Authority to issue Disability Certificate shall
be a Medical Board duly constituted by the Central or State Govt. The Central/State
Govt. may constitute Medical Boards consisting of at least 3 members out of which
one shall be a specialist in the particular field for assessing loco motor/cerebral/
visual/hearing disability as the case may be.
For local candidate – Bonafide study certificate from the Educational Institution/s
OR
Residential Certificate issued by MRO/Competent Revenue Authorities, as the case
may be.

v) Action Against Candidates Found Guilty of Misconduct:

Candidates are advised in their own interest that they should not furnish any particulars
that are false, tampered, fabricated and should not suppress any material information
while filling up the application form. At the time of written examination/document
verification, if a candidate is (or has been) found guilty of

(i) using unfair means during the examination or

(ii) impersonating or procuring impersonation by any person or
(iii) misbehaving in the examination hall
(iv) resorting to any irregular or improper means in connection with his/her candidature
for selection or
(v) obtaining support for his/her candidature by unfair means ; such a candidate may, in
addition to rendering himself/herself liable to criminal prosecution, be liable :

a) To be disqualified from the examination for which he/she is a candidate.

b) To be debarred either permanently or for a specified period from any examination
or recruitment conducted by the A.P. State Co-operative Bank Ltd., Vijayawada.
c) For termination of service, if he/she has already joined the Bank.

Responses (answers) of a candidate in online examination will be analyzed to detect patterns

of similarity of right and wrong answers. If, in the analytical procedure adopted in this regard,
it is inferred/concluded that the responses have been shared and scores obtained are not
genuine/valid, the candidature may be cancelled and/or the result withheld.

13. Call letters for Online Examination:

All eligible candidates will be required to download call letters from the Bank’s website. The
candidates should download their call letters from the Bank’s website https://www.apcob.org
by entering his/her details, i.e., the Registration Number and Password/date of birth. SMS &
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E-Mail communication shall be sent to the candidates immediately after the call letters are
made available for download, about ten days in advance of the date of examination.

CANDIDATES REPORTING LATE i.e. after the reporting time specified on the call letter for
Examination will not be permitted to take the examination. The reporting time mentioned on
the call letter is prior to the Start time of the test.

NOTE: Formats of School Study Certificate, Certificate of residence, Community, Nativity and
Date of Birth Certificate and Application-cum-Certificate to decide Creamy Layer Certificate, are
annexed.

Place: Vijayawada Sd/-

Date: 07.10.2023 GENERAL MANAGER (HRMD)

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