The Andhra Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Limited
Contractual / Regular

AP State Cooperative Bank CBDO Recruitment 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Sep. 29, 2026
Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO)

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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post
Pay Scale
Market-Linked Consolidated Remuneration
Age Limit
40 to 62 Years
Job Location
Andhra Pradesh30Vijayawada12

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Sep 28, 2026

2

Starts

Sep 28, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 7, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window28 Sep – 7 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Mandatory: Graduate degree from a recognized University / Institution.
Desirable: MBA / PGDM in Management, Marketing, Finance, or Banking, CAIIB, or other relevant professional qualifications.
Mandatory Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience in banking or financial services, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership / business management role at Scale-V or above in a Scheduled Commercial Bank, RRB, Cooperative Bank, or equivalent senior management role in a reputed private financial institution.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidate must be between 40 and 62 years of age as on 01.09.2026.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Preliminary Screening & Profile Evaluation

OfflineQualifying Only

3-Year Business Transformation Strategy Presentation

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview & Board Interaction

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection is conducted through preliminary screening of qualifications and Scale-V leadership experience. Shortlisted candidates are required to share a 3-year Business Transformation Strategy for APCOB & DCCBs covering CASA, MSME/retail advances, PACS business acquisition, and digital channels, followed by a Personal Interview in Vijayawada.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Executive Leadership Track Record in Banking (Scale-V+)35 MarksEvaluation of multi-branch network management, CASA mobilization, credit growth, and risk management
3-Year Business Transformation Strategy for APCOB & DCCBs35 MarksScrutiny of strategic roadmap for deposits, retail/agri credit, PACS channel leveraging, and digital products
Personal Interview & Board Interaction30 MarksInterview performance evaluating strategic vision, leadership communication, and cooperative banking alignment

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

The Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. (APCOB) is an apex State Partnered Scheduled Bank headquartered at NTR Sahakara Bhavan, Governorpet, Vijayawada. APCOB operates alongside 13 District Central Co-operative Banks (DCCBs) and thousands of Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) across Andhra Pradesh. The Chief Business Development Officer (CBDO) functions at the executive management level, reporting to top management. The role commands high strategic responsibility, leading business growth in deposits, low-cost CASA mobilisation, agriculture/rural credit, MSME lending, and digital banking integration across APCOB and DCCBs. Working involves extensive field inspections, coordination with government departments and NABARD, branch performance reviews, and business strategy formulation under executive banking hours.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

The appointment is on a contractual basis for an initial term of one (01) year, extendable annually subject to satisfactory performance and the business requirements of the Bank. The position is stationed at APCOB Head Office in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with state-wide travel across DCCBs and branch networks.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

This is a top-tier C-suite contractual appointment (Scale-V / Executive cadre equivalent) carrying market-linked consolidated compensation. While contractual positions do not follow standard time-scale cadre promotions, successful execution opens high-value advisory, Managing Director, and Chief Executive pathways across the national cooperative and rural banking ecosystem.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Applications must reach the General Manager (HRMD) by post/courier or email by 07.10.2026; advance copies are accepted by 07.10.2026 provided employer recommendations arrive by 13.10.2026.
  • Candidates must pay a non-refundable application fee of ₹1,000/- via Demand Draft or NEFT/IMPS/UPI to APCOB-HRMD account (A/c No: 610000006843, IFSC: APBL0000002) and attach the payment proof.
  • Shortlisted candidates are required to submit a comprehensive 3-year Business Transformation Strategy for APCOB and DCCBs covering deposits/CASA, retail/agri credit, and digital expansion prior to personal interview.
  • Candidates must strictly possess a minimum of 15 years in banking/financial services with at least 5 years at Scale-V or senior executive leadership.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • General (UR)1
Total Vacancies01 Post

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Consolidated monthly remuneration will be market-linked and commensurate with qualifications, experience, and current/last drawn compensation within approved contractual policy limits.

Market-linked consolidated monthly remuneration commensurate with qualification, experience, and last drawn compensation under Bank's Contractual Appointment Policy.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Visit the official portal of The Andhra Pradesh State Co-operative Bank Ltd. at https://apcob.bank.in and download the prescribed application proforma under the Recruitment section.
  2. Fill out the application form with personal details, educational qualifications, Scale-V+ banking experience, and business performance achievements.
  3. Pay the prescribed application fee of ₹1,000/- via Demand Draft favouring 'THE ANDHRA PRADESH STATE COOPERATIVE BANK LTD' payable at Vijayawada, or via NEFT/IMPS/UPI to Account No: 610000006843, IFSC: APBL0000002 (Account Name: APCOB-HRMD).
  4. Attach self-attested photocopies of proof of age, educational certificates, detailed service experience certificates, current/last drawn pay slips, and fee payment receipt.
  5. In case of candidates currently employed in PSUs/Commercial banks, submit an advance copy by 07.10.2026 and forward the employer recommendation to reach by 13.10.2026.
  6. Enclose all documents in an envelope superscribed 'APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF CBDO, APCOB & DCCBs' and dispatch by post/courier or email to: General Manager (HRMD), The A.P. State Cooperative Bank Ltd, NTR Sahakara Bhavan, D. No. 27-29-28, Governorpet, Vijayawada – 520002, Andhra Pradesh (Email: [email protected]).
  7. Ensure the application reaches the Bank on or before 07 October 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

₹1,000/- for all candidates, payable via Demand Draft or NEFT/IMPS/UPI.

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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The last date for receipt of applications at APCOB Head Office is 07 October 2026 (employer recommendations must arrive by 13 October 2026).

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