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The Kerala Government has released the Kerala Gazette Extraordinary, which contains new Kerala State Co-operative Bank/Kerala Bank Recruitment Rules, 2023. Candidates desiring to be a part of Kerala Bank should refer to the Gazette PDF to know the variation in rules released by the Government. Download the PDF available below to know the Posts name, category numbers, number of posts, method of appointment, eligibility, orders etc.
Kerala State Cooperative Bank was formed by the merger of the remaining 13 district banks, except for Malappuram District Bank. Previously, the bank appointed people to the posts. This time, though, the Kerala Public Service Commission has been granted the duty to recruit employees for various vacancies. On March 27, 2023, the Government of Kerala published Kerala Gazette for Cooperative Bank Recruitment 2023.
Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023: Overview
| Name of the Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission |
| Recruitment | Kerala Bank Recruitment |
| Post Name | Various Posts |
| Vacancy | 6000+ |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Post Number | 32 |
| Notification Release Date | March 27, 2023 |
| Official Website | keralapsc.gov.in |
Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023 Rules: Gazette Notification PDF
1: What does the acronym "ATM" stand for in banking?
The official Extra ordinary Kerala Gazette PDF for Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023 rules has been released now. The Gazette PDF provides detailed info on Posts name, category numbers, number of posts, method of appointment, eligibility, orders etc. Click below to download the Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023 rules PDF.
Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023: Eligibility
Age Limit
Minimum age is 18 years. The maximum age is 40 years except for those posts for which age limit is specifically mentioned. There will be usual relaxation for SC/ST and other backward communities. In no case, the maximum age limit shall exceed 50 years for direct recruitment.
Probation
Every person appointed to any of the categories in the service of Kerala State Cooperative Bank Ltd. (by direct recruitment and by promotion) shall, from the date on which he/she joins duty be on probation for continuous period one year on duty within a continuous period of two years. However the appointing authority may extend the period of probation for another two years to enable the appointing authority to decide whether the probationer is suitable for regularization or not.
Promotion Test
Kerala State Co-operative Bank will conduct Department promotion test with the support of out side professional agency such as Indian Institute of Banking and Finance to assess the suitability of the employees to get promotion for the higher post.
Educational Qualification
- Must have a graduation degree in B.Com Co-Operation / BA degree holders (OR)
- Should have Junior Diploma in Cooperation (JDC) (OR)
- Should have Higher Diploma in Cooperation (HDC) (OR)
- Should learn Co-operation and Banking from Kerala Agricultural University
Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023 Posts
Here we prepared a complete list of Kerala Bank Posts
Constitution
The service shall be of the following categories
| Category Number | Category Name |
| Category Number 1 | Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer |
| Category Number 2 | Executive Editor |
| Category Number 3 | Chief General Manager |
| Category Number 4 | General Manager |
| Category Number 5 | Deputy General Manager |
| Category Number 6 | Assistant Gen. Manager |
| Category Number 7 | Senior Manager |
| Category Number 8 | Manager |
| Category Number 9 | Assistant Manager |
| Category Number 10 | Accountant |
| Category Number 11 | Clerk /cashier |
| Category Number 12 | Receptionist/PBX Operator |
| Category Number 13 | Confidential assistant |
| Category Number 14 | Office Facilitator / Clerical Attendant |
| Category Number 15 | Chief Security Officer |
| Category Number 16 | Driver cum attendant |
| Category Number 17 | Lift Operator |
| Category Number 18 | Office Attendant |
| Category Number 19 | Full Time Contingent Staff |
| Category Number 20 | Part Time Contingent Staff |
Special Category Posts
| Category Number | Post Name |
| Category Number 21 | Principal Public Relations Officer |
| Category Number 22 | Priority Sector officers |
| Category Number 23 | IT Officer |
| Category Number 24 | Project Specialist/ credit specialist |
| Category Number 25 | Public Relation Officer |
| Category Number 26 | Law Officer |
| Category Number 27 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) |
| Category Number 28 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) |
| Category Number 29 | System Administrator |
| Category Number 30 | Civil Officer |
| Category Number 31 | Electrician |
| Category Number 32 | Plumper |
Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023: Vacancy
| Category Number | Category Name | Number of post |
| Category Number 1 | Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer |
1 |
| Category Number 2 | Executive Editor | 1 |
| Category Number 3 | Chief General Manager | 3 |
| Category Number 4 | General Manager | 12 |
| Category Number 5 | Deputy General Manager | 50 |
| Category Number 6 | Assistant Gen. Manager | 40 |
| Category Number 7 | Senior Manager | 385 |
| Category Number 8 | Manager | 725 |
| Category Number 9 | Assistant Manager | 800 |
| Category Number 10 | Accountant | 700 |
| Category Number 11 | Clerk /cashier | 1700 |
| Category Number 12 | Receptionist/PBX Operator | 1 |
| Category Number 13 | Confidential assistant | 17 |
| Category Number 14 | Office Facilitator / Clerical Attendant |
200 |
| Category Number 15 | Chief Security Officer | 1 |
| Category Number 16 | Driver cum attendant | 80 |
| Category Number 17 | Lift Operator | 10 |
| Category Number 18 | Office Attendant | 600 |
| Category Number 19 | Full Time Contingent Staff | 75 |
| Category Number 20 | Part Time Contingent Staff | 673 |
| Category Number 21 | Principal Public Relations Officer | 1 |
| Category Number 22 | Priority Sector officers | 15 |
| Category Number 23 | IT Officer | 1 |
| Category Number 24 | Project Specialist/ credit specialist | 1 |
| Category Number 25 | Public Relation Officer | 15 |
| Category Number 26 | Law Officer | 1 |
| Category Number 27 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | 1 |
| Category Number 28 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | 1 |
| Category Number 29 | System Administrator | 1 |
| Category Number 30 | Civil Officer | 1 |
| Category Number 31 | Electrician | 1 |
| Category Number 32 | Plumper | 1 |
Method of Appointment
Method of appointment for each posts are clearly mentioned on the Gazette PDF. Method of appointment for various posts includes:
1. By Government
2. Direct Recruitment by Kerala PSC Only
3. Direct Recruitment by bank
4. Promotion/By transfer
KSCB Various Categories
| Sl No. | Name of Category | Method of appointment |
| 1 | Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer | By Govt |
| 2 | Executive Director | By Government (I) Selection from the post of Chief General Managers OR (ii) In the absence of eligible candidate by Selection, direct appoint by Government |
| 3 | Chief General Manager | By selection from the post of General Managers having three years service in the feeder category |
| 4 | General Manager | By promotion from Deputy General Managers having three years service in the feeder category |
| 5 | Deputy General Manager | By promotion from Assistant General Manager having three years service in the feeder category and direct recruitment through PSC in the ratio 1:1. |
| 6 | Assistant General Manager | By promotion from Managers having three years service in the feeder category and on the basis of seniority. |
| 7 | Senior Manager | By promotion from Managers having three years service in the feeder category and on the basis of seniority. |
| 8 | Manager | By promotion from Assistant Manager. |
| 9 | Assistant Manager | By promotion from Accountant and direct recruitment by PSC in the ratio of 2:1. |
| 10 | Accountant | By promotion from the combined seniority list of Clerk and Steno-Typist/Data Entry Operator |
| 11 | Clerk / cashier | By Direct Recruitment by KPSC and promotion on the basis of from among persons holding lower posts, who possess the required qualification and 3 years continuous service. The Ratio for direct recruitment and promotion shall be 3 : 1. |
| 12 | Receptionist/PBX Operator | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only. |
| 13 | Confidential Assistant | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only. |
| 14 | Office Facilitator / Clerical Attender | By promotion from Office Attendant |
| 15 | Chief Security Officer | On Deputation from the Department of Home. OR by direct Recruitment by Bank. |
| 16 | Driver cum attendant | (I) 50% post by direct recruitment by PSC and 50% post by transfer appointment on the basis of seniority from Office attendant and full time contingent staff having 3 years service in the respective post and qualification. |
| 17 | Lift Operator | By transfer appointment from contingent staff (Full time/ part time) based on seniority after obtaining option. |
| 18 | Office Attendant | 1) 60% Direct Recruitment by KPSC and
2) 40% by promotion from Full Time contingent staff. |
| 19 | Full Time Contingent Staff | By promotion from Part Time Contingent Staff. |
| 20 | Part Time Contingent Staff | Direct Recruitment by Bank. |
| 21 | Principal Public Relations Officer | By promotion from Public Relations Officer on the basis of seniority. |
| 22 | Priority Sector Officer | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 23 | IT Officer | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 24 | Project Specialist/ Credit Specialist | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 25 | Public Relations Officer | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 26 | Law Officer | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 27 | Assistant Engineer (Electrical) | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 28 | Assistant Engineer (Civil) | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 29 | System Administrator | Direct Recruitment by KPSC only |
| 30 | Civil Overseer | Contract /Deputation |
| 31 | Electrician | Contract /Deputation |
| 32 | Plumber | Contract /Deputation |
KSCB Various Categories PDF
Download the below PDF to learn about KSCB Various Categories
Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023: Orders
The Government of Kerala have accorded sanction for de-layering the three tier Short Term Co-operative Credit Structure in the State after obtaining the final approval from the Reserve Bank of India. As per the order read as 1st paper above, the Registrar of Co-operative Societies had ordered the de-layering of Short Term Co-operative Credit Structure in Kerala by amalgamation and transfer of assets and liabilities of 13 District Co- operative Banks (DCB’s) with the Kerala State Co-operative Bank (KSCB) on the basis of
the resolution passed by the General Body of each entity under Section 14A of the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act.
2. As per Government Order read as 2nd paper above “Kerala State Co-operative Bank Cadre Integration Scheme, 2020” has been approved. On amalgamation, officers and employees of the District Co-operative Banks became the officers and employees of Kerala State Co-operative Bank. Accordingly in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-section 14 of Section 74H of Kerala Co-operative Societies Amendment Act (Act 1 of 2019) Government approved and notified the Recruitment Rule for employees of Kerala State Co-operative Bank as per read as 3rd paper above.
3. Registrar of Co-operative Societies based in the suggestion from KSCB has also suggested some amendments in the Recruitment Rule of KSCB vide letters read as 4th paper in the PDF. Kerala Public Service Commission has also suggested some amendments in the Recruitment Rule of KSCB vide letters read as 5th paper in the PDF.
4. Thus after complying all the prescribed formalities and pre – conditions, in exercise of powers conferred under Sub-Section 14 of Section 74H of the Kerala Co-operative Societies (Amendment Act) 2019 read with sub-rule 5 of 28A in Chapter IIIA of Co-operative Societies Amendment Rule, Government hereby approve and notify, a comprehensive Recruitment Rule of Kerala State Co-operative Bank as appended in Appendix I, subject to the following conditions and Cadre Strength Statement in the order read as 3rd paper above is hereby added as Appendix II keeping unchanged.
- The Recruitment Rule will come into force from 02/08/2021 and the Special Rule will have prospective effect from 02/08/2021 only. Kerala State Co-operative Bank will take steps to fill the vacancies strictly in the line with the modified Recruitment Rules against the existing vacancies. No promotions with retrospective effect (before 02/08/2021) will be done.
- Chief Executive Officer, Kerala State Co-operative Bank will report the vacancies rearmarked for direct recruitment through Public Service Commission immediately.
- Chief Executive Officer, Kerala State Co-operative Bank will ensure that promotions based on the modified Special Rule will be made after the evaluation of performance of employees by the Selection Committee and Performance Evaluation Committee wherever it is prescribed, also ensure that candidates proposed to be promoted have cleared the promotion test as stipulated in the Special Rule, KSCB will not create any new post either temporary or permanent without prior sanction of Government.
5. Necessary amendment in Kerala Co-operative Society Rule in line with this Special Rules will be issued separately.
Kerala Bank Assistant Manager – Finance & Management – Model Exams
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Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023 – FAQs
1. When was Kerala Bank Recruitment rules released?
3. What is the age limit for Kerala Bank recruitment in 2023?
4. What are the educational qualifications required for Kerala Bank recruitment 2023?
Ans: Following are the educational qualifications required for Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023:
- Must have a graduation degree in B.Com Co-Operation / BA degree holders (OR)
- Should have Junior Diploma in Cooperation (JDC) (OR)
- Should have Higher Diploma in Cooperation (HDC) (OR)
- Should learn Co-operation and Banking from Kerala Agricultural University
5. Who is conducting Kerala Bank Recruitment 2023-2024?
6. How can I apply for Kerala Bank recruitment 2024?
7. Where can I find the official notification for Kerala Bank recruitment?
8. Is there any relaxation in age limits for reserved categories in Kerala Bank recruitment?
9. Can I apply for multiple positions in Kerala Bank recruitment?
12. Which are the Kerala Bank notifications released recently?
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