Contractual / Regular

Assam Cooperative Apex Bank ACAB Cooperative Intern Recruitment 2026 – Apply for Contractual Post

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Aug. 31, 2026
Cooperative Intern
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
01 Post (Cooperative Intern, Planning & Development Department)
Pay Scale
₹25K / mo
Age Limit
21-30 years as on 24-08-2026
Job Location

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Aug 24, 2026

2

Starts

Aug 24, 2026

3

Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

4

Exam Date

TBA

Application Window24 Aug – 10 Sep 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

Eligibility criteria for Cooperative Intern (2026-27):
Educational Qualification: MBA or equivalent 2-year full-time PGDM recognized by AICTE / UGC in Marketing Management, Cooperative Management, Agri-Business Management, or Rural Development Management; OR Bachelor's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma in Agriculture or Cooperation.
Language Proficiency: Candidate must be well conversant with the local language (Assamese / local languages of Assam).
Nationality: Only Indian Citizens.
Age: 21 to 30 years as on the date of advertisement (24.08.2026).
Posting & Travel: Stationed at the Bank's Head Office in Panbazar, Guwahati, with required field travel to branches and cooperative societies across Assam.
Tenure: Purely contractual appointment initially for 1 year, extendable at Bank discretion up to 3 years.

Age Limit & Relaxations

The candidate should be minimum 21 years of age and maximum 30 years of age as on the date of advertisement (24.08.2026).

Check Your Age Eligibility

Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

Verified Official Source

Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Submission of Application Form with CV, Photos & ₹500 Demand Draft by 10.09.2026 (05:00 PM)

OfflineQualifying Only

Shortlisting based on MBA/PGDM/Agriculture Qualifications & Assamese Language Proficiency

OfflineQualifying Only

Personal Interview (PI) before Selection Committee at Head Office, Guwahati

OfflineMerit Scored

Document Verification & Contractual Appointment for 1 Year (Extendable up to 3 Years)

OfflineQualifying Only

Selection is conducted through application screening and personal interview:
1. Application: Candidates download the prescribed application form from www.acab.bank.in, fill it in capital letters, paste 2 recent photographs with signature across, attach CV, ₹500 DD, and send in a sealed envelope superscribed 'Application for the Post of Cooperative Intern' by Registered Post / Speed Post or Hand Delivery to the Managing Director, ACAB Head Office, Panbazar, Guwahati by 10.09.2026 (05:00 PM).
2. Shortlisting: Applications will be screened based on prescribed qualifications and language suitability.
3. Interview: Shortlisted candidates appear for a Personal Interview at Head Office, Guwahati. No TA/DA is paid.
4. Engagement: Purely contractual appointment for 1 year (extendable up to 3 years).

Evaluation Rubric & Screening Matrix

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Multi-parameter scoring system used by the evaluation board for candidate screening.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria
Cooperative Management & Agri-Business Banking Acumen
Planning & Development Projects, Rural Marketing & Field Readiness
Communication Skills, Local Language Fluency & Personal Interview

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 Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd. (ACAB), established in 1948, is the premier apex cooperative financing institution in Assam operating through 67 branches and 6 zonal offices. Attached to the Planning & Development Department at Head Office in Panbazar, Guwahati, the Cooperative Intern coordinates development schemes, monitors PACS modernization, assists with SHG and agricultural credit portfolios, and evaluates micro-credit operations. Stationed at Guwahati with regular field tours to rural cooperative societies across Upper, Lower, and Central Assam. High exposure to rural banking policy and cooperative governance.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Contractual engagement initially for 1 year, extendable at the discretion of the Bank up to a maximum of 3 years based on annual performance appraisals.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Purely contractual intern position. Does not confer right to permanent regular absorption in ACAB Bank. However, direct working experience inside the Apex Bank's Planning & Development Department provides competitive advantages for subsequent regular officer recruitment (Assistant Manager / Assistant Branch Manager) at ACAB and other cooperative/commercial banks in the Northeast.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

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

  • Strict Deadline of 10.09.2026 (05:00 PM): Physical application forms must reach the Head Office in Panbazar, Guwahati on or before 10 September 2026 at 5:00 PM.
  • Mandatory ₹500 Demand Draft: Application must be accompanied by a Demand Draft/Pay Order for ₹500/- in favour of 'The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.' payable at Guwahati; applications without DD will be summarily rejected.
  • Mandatory Local Language Proficiency: The applicant must be well conversant with the local language of Assam (Assamese/local dialects).
  • Two Passport Photos with Cross-Signature: Must paste 2 recent passport-size photographs signed across on the printed proforma.
  • No TA/DA for Interview: Candidates called for Personal Interview in Guwahati must arrange their own travel and lodging.

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

  • Cooperative Intern (Head Office, Panbazar, Guwahati)1
Total Vacancies01 Post (Cooperative Intern, Planning & Development Department)

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

A fixed monthly consolidated emolument of ₹25,000.00 will be paid to the selected Cooperative Intern during the contractual period. No other allowances are payable.

Fixed monthly consolidated remuneration of ₹25,000/- per month. Contractual engagement initially for 1 year, extendable at the discretion of the Bank up to 3 years.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

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

Application Procedure

Interested and eligible candidates must apply in offline mode by following these steps:

  1. Download the application form from the Bank's official website: www.acab.bank.in.
  2. Fill out the application form in CAPITAL letters and duly sign it.
  3. Affix two recent passport-size photographs on the application form, signing across them.
  4. Prepare a Curriculum Vitae (CV) and attach it with the application form.
  5. Attach attested copies of necessary enclosures (educational certificates, age proof, identity proof, etc.) as listed in the notification.
  6. Obtain a Demand Draft/Pay Order for Rs. 500/- as the application fee.
  7. Send the completed application form along with the CV, enclosures, and Demand Draft/Pay Order in a sealed envelope.
  8. The envelope must be superscribed with "Name of the Post applied for" (i.e., Cooperative Intern).
  9. The application should be sent by Registered Post/Speed Post or Hand Delivery to the following address:The Managing Director
    Planning & Development Deptt.
    The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.
    H.O., Panbazar, H.B. Road
    Guwahati-781001,Kamrup(M), Assam
  10. The application must reach the office on or before 5:00 PM on September 10, 2026.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Demand Draft / Pay Order of ₹500/- (Rupees Five Hundred only) drawn in favour of 'The Assam Co-operative Apex Bank Ltd.' payable at Guwahati. Non-refundable. Mandatory for all applicants.

Official Notification & Portal Verification

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

The Cooperative Intern receives a fixed consolidated monthly remuneration of ₹25,000/- per month.

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