The District Co-operative Central Bank Vizianagaram has released an important corrigendum for the Staff Assistant recruitment 2026, and every candidate who applied or is planning to apply must read this update carefully. This corrigendum changes the category-wise vacancy split and also extends the last date for applications.
If you are tracking the THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK Staff Assistant recruitment 2026, this article breaks down exactly what has changed, what the revised vacancy numbers look like, and what the eligibility, age limit and exam pattern say, based purely on the official corrigendum.
Latest Update
On 6 August 2026, the Chief Executive Officer of DCCB Vizianagaram issued a corrigendum to the original notification dated 24 July 2026. The corrigendum revises how vacancies are distributed between open market candidates and in-service PACS (Primary Agricultural Cooperative Societies) employees.
The bank has also extended the last date for receiving applications to 15 August 2026. Apart from these two changes, all other terms, conditions, eligibility rules and the exam schedule mentioned in the original notification remain the same.
This is a good reminder that cooperative bank recruitments often see last-minute corrigenda, so candidates should keep checking the official website regularly instead of relying only on the first notification.
THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK Staff Assistant Recruitment Vacancy Details
The total number of vacancies for the Staff Assistant post stands at 25. Out of these, 19 posts are for open market candidates, while 6 posts are specifically earmarked for eligible in-service PACS employees affiliated to DCCB Vizianagaram.
The bank has clarified that if a qualified in-service PACS candidate is not available in a particular category, that vacancy will be filled from the open market pool instead. This keeps the process flexible without any post going unfilled.
Here is the revised category-wise breakup as per the corrigendum:
| Category | Open Market | PACS Quota | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| OC | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| BC-A | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| BC-B | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| BC-C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| BC-D | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| BC-E | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| EWS | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| SC (Group-I) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SC (Group-II) | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| SC (Group-III) | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| ST | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 19 | 6 | 25 |
Candidates should note that PwBD and Ex-servicemen reservations currently show zero vacancies as per this corrigendum.
CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK Staff Assistant Eligibility For In-Service PACS Candidates
This corrigendum specifically clarifies the eligibility rules for in-service PACS employees who want to apply against the 6 reserved posts. This is a separate track from the general open market eligibility already given in the original notification.
To apply under the PACS quota, a candidate must be currently working in a Primary Agricultural Cooperative Society that is affiliated to DCCB Vizianagaram, and must meet the educational and service conditions listed below.
Educational Qualification
For in-service PACS candidates, the corrigendum states that the applicant must possess Intermediate plus JDC, HDC or DCRS, or a graduation degree from a recognized university, as on the date of the original notification.
This qualification requirement applies only to the PACS quota. General open market candidates should refer to the original notification dated 24 July 2026 for their educational qualification criteria, since this corrigendum does not repeat those details.
Age Limit
The corrigendum also lays out age relaxation details as on 1 June 2026, applicable mainly to in-service PACS candidates, along with the standard reserved category relaxations.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OC | Not exceeding 45 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years relaxation |
| BC | 3 years relaxation |
| Physically Challenged – General | 10 years, maximum age 50 years |
| Physically Challenged – SC/ST | 15 years, maximum age 50 years |
| Physically Challenged – BC | 13 years, maximum age 50 years |
The relaxation in upper age limit is cumulative, but it cannot cross the overall ceiling of 50 years for any candidate. This is an important point that many applicants tend to miss while calculating their eligibility.
There is also a minimum service condition for PACS candidates: at least 6 years of service in a PACS affiliated to DCCB is required as on the date of notification, and this must be verified through a service register certified by the concerned DLCO.
Selection Process
Selection for the Staff Assistant post will be made purely through an Online Test/Examination. There is no interview stage in this recruitment, which the bank has clearly mentioned in the corrigendum.
The online test will be conducted in English and will cover the “Working and Functions of PACS” as the subject area. Candidates are expected to prepare from the Certified PACS Secretary (CPS) study material, which has four modules.
Simply qualifying or passing the test does not automatically guarantee selection. Final selection depends on the merit ranking of candidates as per the rule of reservation, based on their score in the online test.
Exam Pattern
The online test will carry a total of 100 marks, spread across 50 objective-type questions, to be completed within a composite time of 60 minutes.
| Test | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working and Functions of PACS | 50 | 100 | 60 minutes |
There is negative marking in this exam. For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted, so candidates should attempt questions carefully rather than guessing randomly.Candidates must also pass in each section of the objective test individually. The minimum qualifying marks will be decided by the bank based on the overall performance of all candidates in that particular test.Test centers for this online exam will be located within the candidate’s respective erstwhile district only, which should make travel easier for local applicants.
THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK Staff Assistant Salary
The corrigendum mentions that selected in-service PACS candidates will be placed at the minimum basic of the Pay Scale applicable to Staff Assistants, as already specified in the original notification. No extra weightage or additional increments will be given for their earlier service in PACS.
The exact salary structure and pay scale figures have not been repeated in this corrigendum. Candidates should refer to the original notification dated 24 July 2026 on the official website for the complete salary details.
Important Dates
Only one date has been revised through this corrigendum, and it is an important one for anyone who has not yet submitted their application.
- Original notification issued: 24 July 2026
- Corrigendum issued: 6 August 2026
- Last date to submit application (revised): 15 August 2026
Candidates who were planning to apply closer to the earlier deadline now get a few extra days, but it is still better not to wait until the very last moment.
Application Fee, Documents And Apply Online Process
This corrigendum does not mention the application fee, the list of required documents, or the step-by-step apply online process. These details were part of the original notification dated 24 July 2026, and they remain unchanged as per this corrigendum.
Candidates who have not yet reviewed the original notification should visit the official DCCB Vizianagaram website or check with their nearest branch to get the exact fee structure and document checklist before applying.
Official Update
This corrigendum has been signed by the Chief Executive Officer of DCCB Vizianagaram and is treated as an integral part of the original recruitment notification. All other conditions, instructions and schedules mentioned earlier continue to apply without any change.
For any doubts, candidates can also reach out to the bank directly through the official email or contact number mentioned in the notification, rather than relying on unofficial sources.
Conclusion
To sum up, the THE DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE CENTRAL BANK Staff Assistant recruitment 2026 now has a revised vacancy distribution of 25 total posts, split between 19 open market seats and 6 seats reserved for eligible in-service PACS employees, along with an extended application deadline of 15 August 2026.
Candidates preparing for this Staff Assistant recruitment should keep both the original notification and this corrigendum handy, since together they cover the complete eligibility, exam pattern and revised dates. Keep checking the official DCCB Vizianagaram website regularly, since further updates, admit card details or answer key announcements are expected to follow as the process moves ahead.
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