Kerala Cooperative Bank Exam

Kerala Cooperative Bank Exam: Overview, Posts, Syllabus & Coaching by Edupath

The Kerala Cooperative Bank Exam is a competitive examination conducted for the recruitment of candidates into various positions in cooperative banks across Kerala. These banks serve the local communities and provide essential financial services like savings, loans, and credit facilities. The exams are conducted by individual banks and federations, including the Kerala State Co-operative Bank (KSCB) and District Co-operative Banks (DCCBs).

The primary goal of this exam is to select qualified individuals for key roles such as clerks, assistants, and managers, who will play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of these financial institutions.

CSEB Kerala: Overview and Exams Conducted

The CSEB Kerala, or the Kerala State Co-operative Service Examination Board, is a statutory body established by the Government of Kerala to oversee the recruitment of personnel in the cooperative sector. Its primary role is to conduct exams and select candidates for various posts within the cooperative banks and societies across the state. The CSEB is responsible for ensuring that the recruitment process in Kerala's cooperative institutions is fair, transparent, and in accordance with state regulations.

The exams conducted by CSEB Kerala are crucial for filling a variety of posts in cooperative banks, primary agricultural credit societies (PACS), and other cooperative organizations. These exams typically focus on positions such as clerks, assistant managers, officers, accountants, and cashiers. CSEB Kerala follows a systematic approach, with written exams, interviews, and skill tests (where applicable) to assess candidates' knowledge, skills, and suitability for the job.

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CSEB Kerala Junior Clerk Syllabus 2024

CSEB Kerala Junior Clerk Exam Pattern 2024

Duration : 120 Minutes

S.No	Subject	No. of Questions	Marks
1	General English	20	10
2	General Knowledge	20	10
3	Test of Reasoning	20	10
4	Cooperative Law and Rules, Accounting, Banking, Cooperation Principles & Practice	100	50
Total		160	80

CSEB Kerala Data Entry Operator Syllabus

General Knowledge

World History
Indian History, Geography
Indian Constitution
Economy
Capital
Arts
Agriculture Industry
Science
Religion
Mythology Abbreviations
Currency Inventions
Entertainments
Games & Sports
Contemporary Issues
Co-operation
Countries
Discoveries

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History & Evolution of Computers

Computer Types
History of Computers
First Generation Computers
Second Generation Computers
Third Generation Computers
Fourth Generation Computers
Computers in India
Fundamentals of Computers
Managing and Editing
PowerPoint
Structure of a Computer
Hardware Components
Software Components
E-mail
Networking
Internet
Microsoft Office Word
Presentation Development
Presentation Styles
Graphics
Creating and Editing a Document
Revising and Refining a Document
Creating Reports and Tables
Microsoft Office Excel
Creating and Editing Worksheet
Charting Worksheet
Data
Slides, Animations
Design

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CSEB Kerala System Administrator Syllabus

• General Knowledge
• General English
• Test of Reasoning
• Cooperation & Banking
• Computer

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CSEB Kerala Assistant Secretary/Chief Accountant/Manager Syllabus

• General English
• Co-operative Law and Rules & Accounting, Auditing, Banking Collaboration
• Banking
• General Knowledge
• CSEB Kerala Typist Syllabus
• General Studies
• Mental Ability
• Numerical Ability

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Position Educational Qualification for some of the posts under CSEB

Secretary

• Degree with HDC&BM with seven years of experience as an Accountant or above that post in a Cooperative Bank.
• B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) from Agricultural University with five years of experience as an Accountant or above that post in a Cooperative Bank.
• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or M.Com with Finance as the main subject or Membership in Chartered Accountants of India with three years of experience in the Banking Sector and having cooperative qualifications.
• B.Com (Co-operation) with seven years of experience as an Accountant or above that post in a Cooperative Bank.

Assistant Secretary

• A degree from a recognized university with not less than 50% marks in all subjects, and a Higher Diploma in Cooperation (HDC or HDC&BM from Kerala State Co-Operative Union or HDC from the National Council for Co-Operative Training) or a successful completion of the Subordinate (Junior) Personal Co-Operative Training Course (Junior Diploma in Co-Operation) or B.Sc./M.Sc. (Co-operation & Banking) from Kerala Agricultural University or a B.Com degree with Cooperation as an elective subject with not less than 50% marks in all subjects from any recognized university in Kerala.

Junior Clerk

• SSLC or equivalent qualification and the Subordinate Personal Co-Operative Training Course (Junior Diploma in Co-Operation) as the basic qualification.
• A B.Com degree with cooperation as an elective subject from any recognized university, or a degree from any recognized university with a Higher Diploma in Cooperation (HDC or HDC&BM from Kerala State Co-Operative Union or HDC from the National Council for Co-Operative Training) or successful completion of the Subordinate Personal Co-Operative Training Course (Junior Diploma in Co-Operation), or B.Sc. (Co-operation & Banking) from Kerala Agricultural University.

System Administrator

• First-class B.Tech degree in Computer Science, IT, Electronics & Communication Engineering, MCA, or M.Sc. (Computer Science or IT).
• Work Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting UNIX/Linux systems (e.g., Tomcat, JBoss, Apache, NGINX) and monitoring systems (e.g., Nagios).
• Experience in scripting skills (e.g., shell scripts, Perl, Python), solid networking knowledge (OSI network layers, TCP/IP), SAN storage environment with NFS mounts and physical and logical volume management, and tape library backup experience.

Data Entry Operator

• A degree from any recognized university.
• Data entry course completion certificate from an institution recognized by the Kerala/Central Government.
• One year of work experience as a Data Entry Operator in a recognized institution.

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Age Limits for Various Posts

Post	Age Limit	Age Relaxation
Junior Clerk	18 to 36 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Assistant Secretary	18 to 40 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Field Officer	18 to 40 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Cashier	18 to 36 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Salesman	18 to 36 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Assistant Manager (Various departments)	18 to 40 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Typist	18 to 36 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Lab Assistant (Co-op Banks)	18 to 36 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years
Manager	18 to 40 years	SC/ST - 5 years, OBC - 3 years, PwD - 10 years

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Selection Process Overview

Post	Written Test	Interview	Details
Junior Clerk	Yes, usually Objective-type (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	Test evaluates knowledge in areas like General Knowledge, Cooperative Laws, and Basic Arithmetic.
Assistant Secretary	Yes, Objective-type or Descriptive (depending on the post)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	The written test often includes questions on management, accounting, co-operative principles, and laws.
Field Officer	Yes, Objective-type (MCQs)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	Focus on General Knowledge, Cooperative Laws, and relevant professional skills.
Cashier	Yes, Objective-type (MCQs)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	Test includes topics like Accounting, Basic Arithmetic, Cooperative Banking knowledge, etc.
Typist	Yes, Objective-type (MCQs)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	Typing skills may be tested in addition to general knowledge.
Lab Assistant	Yes, Objective-type (MCQs)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	General knowledge, technical knowledge relevant to co-operative banking/lab management.
Salesman	Yes, Objective-type (MCQs)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	Questions on general awareness, sales management, and co-operative systems.
Manager	Yes, Objective-type or Descriptive (depending on the post)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	The exam covers Management, Banking Laws, General Knowledge, and Co-operative Economics.
Assistant Manager	Yes, Objective-type or Descriptive (depending on the post)	Yes (for shortlisted candidates)	Focus on technical knowledge of banking, co-operative economics, and management.

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