Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026: 143 Posts (7 Advt)

📅 Posted: 30/05/2026 📝 Updated: 06/06/2026

Total Vacancy143

Salary₹12,740–72,030 (Scale of Pay, varies by Post & Society) [Approx. ₹18k–55k/Month]

LocationKerala

Last Date30/06/2026

Short Information: The Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB), Kerala has released 7 simultaneous recruitment advertisements dated 30 May 2026 for a combined 143 vacancies across cooperative societies and banks in Kerala. The posts span multiple levels — from entry-level Junior Clerk (10th pass eligible) to senior management roles like Secretary and Assistant Secretary/Chief Accountant — covering virtually every career stage in the Kerala cooperative sector.

The advertisements cover: Junior Clerk in Super Grade banks (37 posts, Advt 17), Special Grade & Class-I banks (84 posts, Advt 18), and Class-II to VII banks (11 posts, Advt 19); Data Entry Operator (4 posts, Advt 21); System Administrator (2 posts, Advt 20) requiring MCA/B.Tech; Assistant Secretary / Chief Accountant (2 posts, Advt 16); and Secretary (3 posts, Advt 15).

Salary scales range from ₹12,740/month (entry-level Junior Clerk) up to ₹72,030/month (Secretary at Thiruvananthapuram TDEB Society). The System Administrator post offers the best technical pay at ₹26,580–63,790. All posts follow the same recruitment process: online/OMR exam by CSEB + interview by the respective cooperative society.

Applications are accepted online only at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in before 30 June 2026. One-Time Registration on the portal is mandatory before applying. Candidates may apply to multiple societies under the same advertisement with an incremental fee structure.

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Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates

Notification Released (All 7 Advt)	30/05/2026
Application Begin	30/05/2026
Last Date to Apply (All Posts)	30/06/2026
Exam Date	To be notified by CSEB

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee

Gen / OBC / EWS (1st Society)	₹150 + 18% GST
Gen / OBC / EWS (Each Additional Society)	₹50 + 18% GST
SC / ST (1st Society)	₹50 + 18% GST
SC / ST (Each Additional Society)	₹50 + 18% GST

Payment: Online

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026: 143 Posts (7 Advt)Vacancy Details & Age Limit

Age Limit: 18–40 Years (as on 01/01/2026) for all posts

(SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC / EWS / Other Backward Classes: 3 Years, PwD (40% or more disability): 5 Years, Widows: 5 Years)

Post Name	Total Posts	Eligibility
Junior Clerk (Super Grade Banks)	37	SSLC + Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC). Degree / B.Com (Cooperation) / HDC / B.Sc Co-operation & Banking also eligible.
Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I Banks)	84	SSLC + Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC). Degree / B.Com (Cooperation) / HDC / B.Sc Co-operation & Banking also eligible.
Junior Clerk (Class-II to VII Banks)	11	SSLC + Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC). Degree / B.Com (Cooperation) / HDC / B.Sc Co-operation & Banking also eligible.
Data Entry Operator	4	Degree from recognized university + DEO Course Certificate (Govt. recognized) + 1 year work experience as DEO.
System Administrator	2	MCA / B.Tech (Computer Science / ECE / IT). 3 years' experience as System Administrator desirable.
Assistant Secretary / Chief Accountant	2	Degree with min. 50% marks + HDC / JDC / B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) / B.Com (Cooperation) with 50% aggregate.
Secretary	3	Degree with HDC&BM + 7 yrs experience / B.Sc Co-operation + 5 yrs / MBA or CA + 3 yrs banking experience.
Total Vacancy	143
Note: All posts are direct recruitment. Exam conducted by CSEB; interview by respective cooperative society. Apply at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in before 30/06/2026.

Recruitment Table: All 7 Advertisements — Quick Reference

Advt No.	Post Name	Posts	Min. Qualification	Scale of Pay	Exam Mode	Details
15/2026	Secretary	3	Degree + HDC&BM / MBA / CA + experience	₹16,420–72,030	Online (CBT)	View Details →
16/2026	Assistant Secretary / Chief Accountant	2	Degree (50%) + HDC/JDC/B.Com Co-op	₹25,910–69,250	Online (CBT)	View Details →
17/2026	Junior Clerk (Super Grade Banks)	37	SSLC + JDC	₹18,300–46,830	OMR (Offline)	View Details →
18/2026	Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I Banks)	84	SSLC + JDC	₹12,740–45,570	OMR (Offline)	View Details →
19/2026	Junior Clerk (Class-II to VII Banks)	11	SSLC + JDC	₹12,740–51,650	OMR (Offline)	View Details →
20/2026	System Administrator	2	MCA / B.Tech (CS/ECE/IT)	₹26,580–63,790	Online (CBT)	View Details →
21/2026	Data Entry Operator	4	Degree + DEO Certificate + 1 yr exp	₹16,420–44,650	Online (CBT)	View Details →
Note:Click individual post links to view society-wise vacancy, full eligibility, exam pattern, and apply online. All posts: Last date 30/06/2026 \| Portal: www.cseb.kerala.gov.in

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria

Junior Clerk (All grades): SSLC (10th pass) + Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC). Candidates with Degree, B.Com (Cooperation), HDC, or B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) are also eligible. Age: 18–40 years.
Data Entry Operator: Degree from recognized university + DEO Course Certificate from Govt-recognized institution + minimum 1 year work experience as DEO.
System Administrator: MCA or B.Tech in Computer Science / ECE / IT. 3 years' experience as System Administrator is desirable but not mandatory.
Assistant Secretary / Chief Accountant: Degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks + HDC/JDC/B.Com (Cooperation, 50% aggregate)/B.Sc or M.Sc (Co-operation & Banking). [As per Rule R.186(1)(ia)]
Secretary: Degree with HDC&BM + 7 years' experience as Accountant in Cooperative Bank; OR B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) + 5 years' experience; OR MBA/M.Com (Finance)/CA membership + 3 years' banking experience with cooperative qualifications.
All qualifications must be obtained before the last date of application: 30/06/2026.
One-Time Registration (OTR) on www.cseb.kerala.gov.in is mandatory before submitting any application.
Candidates may apply to multiple societies under one advertisement, and also across multiple advertisements if eligible for each.

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure

Post Name	Salary Level
Junior Clerk (Super Grade Banks — Advt 17)	₹18,300–46,830 (Scale of Pay)
Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I Banks — Advt 18)	₹12,740–45,570 (Scale of Pay)
Junior Clerk (Class-II to VII Banks — Advt 19)	₹12,740–51,650 (Scale of Pay)
Data Entry Operator (Advt 21)	₹16,420–44,650 (Scale of Pay)
System Administrator (Advt 20)	₹26,580–63,790 (Scale of Pay)
Assistant Secretary / Chief Accountant (Advt 16)	₹25,910–69,250 (Scale of Pay)
Secretary (Advt 15)	₹16,420–72,030 (Scale of Pay)

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps

Step 1: Online application at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in (separate application per advertisement).
Step 2: Written Examination conducted by CSEB Kerala — Online (CBT) for Secretary, Asst. Secretary, System Admin, DEO; OMR-based (Offline) for Junior Clerk posts.
Step 3: Exam: 100 MCQ questions, 1 mark each (100 marks total). Minimum score criteria apply.
Step 4: Interview conducted by the respective Cooperative Society/Bank (max 20 marks). Minimum 4 marks mandatory to qualify.
Step 5: CSEB prepares final merit list. Combined cutoff: minimum 16 marks (written + interview).
Step 6: Appointment by the respective Cooperative Society/Bank as per merit list.

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern

Recruitment Details: Common Exam Pattern (All 7 Advertisements)

Total Questions: 100 MCQ (1 mark each) — Total: 100 Marks.
Junior Clerk posts (Advt 17, 18, 19): OMR-Based (Offline) Examination.
Other posts (Advt 15, 16, 20, 21): Online (CBT) Examination.
Interview: Maximum 20 marks per society. Minimum 4 marks mandatory to qualify.
Combined Cutoff: Minimum 16 marks (Written + Interview) required for merit list.
Negative Marking: No negative marking mentioned in official notification for any post.
Separate interview conducted by each cooperative society for its own vacancy.

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026How to Apply

Visit the official CSEB Kerala website: www.cseb.kerala.gov.in
Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if not already done — mandatory for all applicants.
Log in and update your profile in the 'My Profile' section.
Apply SEPARATELY for each advertisement you are eligible for (Advt 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, or 21).
Within each advertisement, select the society/societies you wish to apply for.
Pay the required examination fee online (including 18% GST) as per your category and number of societies.
Submit each application and take a printout from the 'My Application' section.
Applications sent by post will NOT be accepted for any of the 7 advertisements.
Click on individual post links in the table above for post-specific eligibility, society list, and application details.

Recruitment Note: About Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB), Kerala

The Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB), Kerala is a statutory body under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act that conducts centralized recruitment examinations for cooperative sector posts statewide. Headquartered at Jawahar Cooperative Bhavan, DPI Junction, Thiruvananthapuram, CSEB conducts both OMR-based and online examinations, preparing ranked merit lists while the final appointment authority rests with each individual cooperative society or bank. This May 2026 recruitment cycle — covering 7 advertisements and 143 vacancies — is one of CSEB's largest single-batch drives, offering opportunities at every level from clerical to senior management across cooperative banks and societies statewide.

Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary

All posts recruited through CSEB are regular appointments under registered Kerala cooperative institutions, offering government-adjacent job security. Common benefits across posts include Provident Fund, Gratuity, earned leave, medical leave, maternity/paternity leave, festival allowances, and cooperative welfare fund benefits. Senior posts (Secretary, Chief Accountant, Assistant Secretary) additionally offer structured career progression within the cooperative management hierarchy. System Administrator and DEO roles offer stable IT/clerical employment with scope for internal promotion as cooperative banking increasingly goes digital.

Kerala CSEB Cooperative Recruitment 2026Important Official Links

Apply Online (All Posts) Application Window: 30/05/2026 to 30/06/2026	Click Here ↗
Download Notification PDF Advt No. 15/2026 to 21/2026	Click Here ↗
Official Website	Click Here ↗

Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.

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Quick Overview

🚀 Recruitment Overview

Quick Summary of the Notification

Organization	Kerala CSEB
Post Name	Secretary / Asst. Secretary / System Administrator / Junior Clerk / DEO
Total Vacancy	143
Salary	₹12,740–72,030 (Scale of Pay, varies by Post & Society) [Approx. ₹18k–55k/Month]
Job Location	Kerala
Apply Mode	Online
Last Date	30/06/2026
Official Website	Visit Website ↗

💡 Expert Tip

With 143 vacancies across 7 advertisements released simultaneously, this is one of CSEB Kerala's largest single-batch recruitment cycles. A key point most candidates miss: you can apply to multiple societies under the same advertisement (fee: ₹150 first society + ₹50 per additional for General; ₹50 flat per society for SC/ST, all + 18% GST) — AND you can also apply across different advertisements if you meet the eligibility for each. For example, a Graduate with JDC who also holds MCA can apply for both Junior Clerk (Advt 17/18/19) AND System Administrator (Advt 20) simultaneously. Check each advertisement's eligibility carefully and submit separate applications for each Advt. No. you are eligible for.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Q.1 How many total vacancies are there in CSEB Kerala May 2026 recruitment? ▼

Ans: CSEB Kerala has released 7 advertisements simultaneously on 30 May 2026, covering a total of 143 vacancies: Junior Clerk in Super Grade Banks (37 posts, Advt 17), Special Grade & Class-I Banks (84 posts, Advt 18), Class-II to VII Banks (11 posts, Advt 19), Data Entry Operator (4 posts, Advt 21), System Administrator (2 posts, Advt 20), Assistant Secretary/Chief Accountant (2 posts, Advt 16), and Secretary (3 posts, Advt 15).

Q.2 What is the last date to apply for CSEB Kerala May 2026 recruitment? ▼

Ans: The last date to apply for all 7 advertisements (Advt 15 to 21/2026) is 30 June 2026. Applications must be submitted online at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in. Postal applications are not accepted for any post. One-Time Registration (OTR) on the portal must be completed before submitting any application.

Q.3 Is there any negative marking in CSEB Kerala exams? ▼

Ans: No negative marking has been mentioned in the official notification for any of the 7 advertisements in this recruitment cycle. All exams consist of 100 MCQ questions worth 1 mark each. However, in the interview round, a minimum of 4 marks out of 20 is mandatory — candidates scoring below this are disqualified regardless of their written exam performance.

Q.4 What is the age limit for CSEB Kerala May 2026 recruitment? ▼

Ans: The age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01/01/2026 for all 7 advertisements. Relaxations: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC/EWS — 3 years; PwD (40%+ disability) — 5 years; Widows — 5 years. The age limit and relaxation rules are uniform across all posts in this recruitment cycle.

Q.5 Can I apply for multiple advertisements in CSEB Kerala May 2026 recruitment? ▼

Ans: Yes. If you meet the eligibility for more than one advertisement, you can apply for multiple posts. For example, a Graduate with JDC and MCA can apply for both Junior Clerk and System Administrator. Each advertisement requires a separate application and separate fee payment. Within a single advertisement, you can also apply to multiple societies by paying ₹150 for the first + ₹50 per additional (General), all plus 18% GST.

Q.6 What is the selection process for all CSEB Kerala May 2026 posts? ▼

Ans: All 7 posts follow the same two-stage process: (1) Written Examination — 100 MCQ questions (100 marks) conducted by CSEB. Junior Clerk posts use OMR-based (offline) exam; other posts use online CBT. (2) Interview — max 20 marks, conducted by the respective cooperative society. Minimum 4 marks in interview is mandatory. Final merit list requires a minimum combined score of 16 marks (written + interview). CSEB prepares the ranked list; appointment is made by the cooperative institution.

Q.7 Which CSEB post has the highest salary in May 2026 recruitment? ▼

Ans: The Secretary post (Advt 15/2026) at Thiruvananthapuram District Electricity Board Employees Cooperative Society offers the highest scale of ₹31,000–72,030. Among technical posts, the System Administrator (Advt 20/2026) offers ₹26,580–63,790. For Chief Accountant (Advt 16/2026), the scale is ₹29,500–69,250. Junior Clerk posts in Super Grade banks offer ₹18,300–46,830 — the highest among clerical posts.

Q.8 What is the minimum qualification for CSEB Kerala Junior Clerk posts? ▼

Ans: The minimum qualification for Junior Clerk posts (Advt 17, 18, and 19) is SSLC (10th pass) along with Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC) as the mandatory basic cooperative qualification. Candidates with a recognized university degree, B.Com (Cooperation as main subject), Higher Diploma in Cooperation (HDC/NDCM), or B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) from Kerala Agricultural University are also eligible to apply.