Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I) Recruitment 2026: 84 Posts
📅 Posted: 30/05/2026 📝 Updated: 06/06/2026
Total Vacancy84
Salary₹12,740–45,570 (Scale of Pay, varies by Society) [Approx. ₹22k–36k/Month]
LocationKerala
Last Date30/06/2026
Short Information: The Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB), Kerala has notified Advertisement No. 18/2026 inviting applications for the post of Junior Clerk in Special Grade and Class-I Cooperative Banks. This is the largest Junior Clerk recruitment batch in this CSEB cycle, with 84 vacancies spread across 29 cooperative societies covering districts from Thiruvananthapuram to Kannur.
Salary scales vary by institution — the highest scale offered is ₹17,590–45,570 (Meenachil East Urban Cooperative Bank) and the lowest is ₹12,740–34,320 (Pazhayadi Agricultural Investment Cooperative Society). Most societies offer scales in the ₹16,890–43,660 to ₹17,360–44,650 range. After allowances, estimated in-hand ranges from approximately ₹22,000–36,000 per month.
Minimum eligibility is SSLC (10th pass) with Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC) as the basic cooperative qualification. Candidates with a recognized university degree, B.Com (Cooperation), Higher Diploma in Cooperation, or B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) from Kerala Agricultural University are also eligible.
Age limit is 18 to 40 years as on 01/01/2026. Applications close on 30 June 2026 at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in. This is an OMR-based (offline) examination.
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Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates
| Notification Released | 30/05/2026 |
| Application Begin | 30/05/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 30/06/2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks 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 Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I) Recruitment 2026: 84 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit
Age Limit: 18–40 Years (as on 01/01/2026)
(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 (Special Grade & Class-I Banks) | 84 |
|
| Total Vacancy | 84 |
Recruitment Table: Society-Wise Vacancy Details
| S. No. | Society Name | District | General | S C/ S T | Pw D | Total | Scale of Pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thiruvananthapuram District Electricity Board Employees CS No. 3039 | Thiruvananthapuram | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 2 | Sthana Service Cooperative Bank 867 | Kollam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 3 | Velinallur SC Bank 2873 | Kollam | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 4 | Adichanallur Service Cooperative Bank No. 613 | Kollam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 5 | Punalur Service Cooperative Bank 2152 | Alappuzha | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 6 | Alappuzha Urban Cooperative Bank No. 794 | Kottayam | 6 | 1 | 0 | 7 | ₹17,590–43,450 |
| 7 | Cheerithara Service Cooperative Bank No. 1626 | Kottayam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 8 | Meenachil East Urban Cooperative Bank No. 4266 | Kottayam | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | ₹17,590–45,570 |
| 9 | Thevara Urban CS E 784 | Ernakulam | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 10 | Ayre SCB E 859 | Ernakulam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 11 | Idamalayar Service Cooperative Bank I178 | Ernakulam | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 12 | Government Employees Cooperative Bank No. 123 | Ernakulam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 13 | Arur Janata SCB Ltd No. 19 | Ernakulam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 14 | Mapranam Sarvajanika Cooperative Bank Ltd. 3284 | Ernakulam | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | ₹17,590–43,450 |
| 15 | Thayikkadavu Service Cooperative Bank E761 | Ernakulam | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 16 | Vadakkare Service Cooperative Bank No. 137 | Ernakulam | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 17 | Thodupuzha Service Cooperative Bank No. 682 | Thrissur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 18 | Nellayi Service Cooperative Bank R 555 | Thrissur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 19 | Thirur Service Cooperative Bank No. 4140 | Thrissur | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 20 | Peringanam Service Cooperative Bank R720 | Thrissur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 21 | Kodali Service Cooperative Bank R 210 | Thrissur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 22 | Edathiruthy Service Cooperative Bank R 137 | Thrissur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 23 | Chottanikkara Service Cooperative Bank R276 | Thrissur | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 24 | Kanjirappuzha Co-operative Urban Credit Society P1172 | Palakkad | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | ₹16,890–43,660 |
| 25 | Pootr Service Cooperative Bank Ltd. F1492 | Malappuram | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 26 | Manavadi Farmers Cooperative Bank No. F 4034 | Wayanad | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 27 | Mannil Service Cooperative Bank F 1518 | Kannur | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| 28 | Pazhayadi Agricultural Investment Cooperative Society C 1797 | Kannur | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | ₹12,740–34,320 |
| 29 | Pathiriyad Service Cooperative Bank Ltd. C 1464 | Kannur | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ₹17,360–44,650 |
| Total | 63 | 7 | 4 | 74 | |||
| Note:SC/ST and PwD reserved posts are included in total. Scale of Pay varies by society. | |||||||
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria
- SSLC (10th pass) or equivalent qualification.
- Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC) — conducted by Kerala State Cooperative Union — is the mandatory basic cooperative qualification.
- For Kasaragod district societies: GDC/DCM conducted by Karnataka State Cooperative Federation OR JDC is acceptable.
- Also eligible: B.Com with Cooperation as main subject from any recognized university.
- Also eligible: Any degree from a recognized university.
- Also eligible: Higher Diploma in Cooperation — HDC / HDC & BM (Kerala State Cooperative Union) or NDC/NDCM (National Council for Cooperative Training, 1-year regular course).
- Also eligible: B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) from Kerala Agricultural University.
- All qualifications must be obtained before the last date of application (30/06/2026).
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure
| Post Name | Salary Level |
|---|---|
| Junior Clerk (Most societies) | ₹17,360–44,650 (Scale of Pay) |
| Junior Clerk (Meenachil East Urban CB) | ₹17,590–45,570 (Scale of Pay) |
| Junior Clerk (Alappuzha Urban CB / Mapranam CB) | ₹17,590–43,450 (Scale of Pay) |
| Junior Clerk (Pazhayadi Agricultural CS) | ₹12,740–34,320 (Scale of Pay) |
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps
- OMR-Based Written Examination (conducted by CSEB Kerala)
- Interview (conducted by the respective Cooperative Society/Bank)
- Merit List preparation by CSEB based on written exam + interview scores
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern
Recruitment Details: Exam Overview
- Mode: OMR-Based (Offline) Examination conducted by CSEB Kerala.
- Total Questions: 100 MCQ (1 mark each) — Total: 100 Marks.
- 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.
- Candidates can apply to more than one society; separate interview for each society.
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics
The official notification does not specify a detailed syllabus. Based on the Junior Clerk post at SSLC/Degree level in cooperative banks, the expected topics are as follows:
📚 Cooperative Laws & Principles (Expected)
- Kerala Cooperative Societies Act
- Cooperative principles and management
- JDC/HDC course content
📚 General Knowledge & Current Affairs (Expected)
- Kerala GK
- National banking awareness
- Current affairs
📚 Basic Mathematics & Arithmetic (Expected)
- Simple arithmetic
- Basic accounting
- Interest calculations
📚 English & Malayalam (Expected)
- Basic grammar
- Comprehension
- Official correspondence
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026How to Apply
- Visit the official CSEB Kerala website: www.cseb.kerala.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration if not already done.
- Log in and update your profile in the 'My Profile' section.
- Click on 'Apply Online' for Advertisement No. 18/2026 (Junior Clerk – Special Grade & Class-I Banks).
- Select the society/societies you wish to apply for.
- Pay the required examination fee online (including 18% GST) as per your category.
- Submit the application and take a printout from the 'My Application' section.
- Applications sent by post will NOT be accepted.
Recruitment Note: About Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB), Kerala
The Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB), Kerala is a statutory recruitment authority under the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, conducting centralized examinations for cooperative sector posts statewide. CSEB handles the written examination and merit list preparation while each cooperative society conducts its own interview and makes the final appointment. Special Grade and Class-I banks are mid-to-large tier institutions in Kerala's cooperative hierarchy, offering stable employment and structured salary scales. This advertisement — covering 29 societies and 84 vacancies — is among the largest single-batch Junior Clerk recruitments by CSEB in recent years.
Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary
Junior Clerks in Special Grade and Class-I cooperative banks are entitled to structured pay increments, Provident Fund, Gratuity, earned leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave under Kerala cooperative service regulations. Festival allowances, cooperative welfare fund benefits, and opportunities for internal promotion to senior clerical or officer grades are also available. The role offers government-adjacent job security as a regular appointment under a registered cooperative institution.
Kerala CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Banks Recruitment 2026Important Official Links
| Apply Online | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Notification Advt No. 18/2026 | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.
Quick Overview
🚀 Recruitment Overview
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Organization |  Kerala CSEB |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Junior Clerk |
| Total Vacancy | 84 |
| Salary | ₹12,740–45,570 (Scale of Pay, varies by Society) [Approx. ₹22k–36k/Month] |
| Job Location | Kerala |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 30/06/2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Website ↗ |
💡 Expert Tip
With 84 vacancies across 29 societies, this is the widest Junior Clerk opportunity in the current CSEB cycle. However, salary scales differ significantly — Pazhayadi Agricultural Investment Society offers only ₹12,740–34,320, while most urban banks offer ₹17,360–44,650. Before applying to multiple societies, compare scales carefully and prioritize societies in your preferred district. Reserved category candidates should note that SC/ST posts exist in societies 6 (Alapuzha Urban CB), 8 (Meenachil East Urban CB), 11 (Idamalayar SCB), 14 (Mapranam Sarvajanika CB), 23 (Chottanikkara SCB), and 24 (Kanjirappuzha CUCS). PwD seats are available in societies 11, 14, and 15.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Junior Clerk in Special Grade & Class-I Cooperative Banks? ▼
Ans: Salary scales vary by society. Most societies offer ₹17,360–44,650, with the highest being ₹17,590–45,570 at Meenachil East Urban Cooperative Bank. The lowest scale is ₹12,740–34,320 at Pazhayadi Agricultural Investment Society. After DA and cooperative allowances, estimated in-hand salary ranges from approximately ₹22,000 to ₹36,000 per month depending on the institution.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply for CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade & Class-I Recruitment 2026? ▼
Ans: The last date is 30 June 2026. Applications must be submitted online at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in. Postal applications are not accepted. One-Time Registration must be completed on the CSEB portal before submitting the application.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the CSEB Junior Clerk exam? ▼
Ans: No negative marking is mentioned in the official notification. The OMR-based written exam has 100 MCQ questions of 1 mark each. However, a minimum of 4 marks out of 20 in the interview is mandatory, and a combined minimum of 16 marks (written + interview) is required for merit list inclusion.
Q.4 What is the age limit for CSEB Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I) Recruitment 2026? ▼
Ans: Candidates must be 18 to 40 years of age as on 01/01/2026. Relaxations: SC/ST — 5 years; OBC/EWS — 3 years; PwD (40%+ disability) — 5 years; Widows — 5 years additional relaxation over the upper limit.
Q.5 How to download the CSEB Junior Clerk Special Grade Notification PDF? ▼
Ans: The official notification (Advt No. 18/2026) is available on the CSEB Kerala website at www.cseb.kerala.gov.in. Go to the Notifications section, find Advertisement 18/2026, and download the Malayalam PDF. Read it completely before submitting your online application.
Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for CSEB Junior Clerk post? ▼
Ans: Minimum qualification is SSLC (10th pass) with Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC) as the 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.
Q.7 What is the selection process for CSEB Junior Clerk (Special Grade & Class-I Banks)? ▼
Ans: Two-stage process: OMR-based written exam (100 MCQ, 100 marks) by CSEB, followed by interview (max 20 marks) by the respective cooperative society. Minimum 4 marks in interview is mandatory. CSEB prepares the final merit list based on combined scores, with a minimum of 16 marks required for selection.
Q.8 Which districts are covered under CSEB Advt 18/2026 Junior Clerk recruitment? ▼
Ans: The 29 cooperative societies under this advertisement span Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Wayanad, and Kannur districts. Candidates should apply to societies in their preferred district, keeping in mind that the interview is conducted by each society separately.
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