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The Kerala Public Service Commission has invited applications for Junior Clerk posts in the Apex Societies of Co-operative Sector under Category No. 090/2026, and one of the fastest ways to get exam-ready is by solving the Kerala PSC Apex Bank Junior Clerk previous year question paper 2026. These papers show you exactly how questions from Banking, Accounting, Co-operation, and the other sections are actually framed, which topics repeat most often, and where you’re losing time. Below you’ll find downloadable PDFs of past Junior Clerk / Clerk-Cashier papers from the Co-operative sector, a section-wise difficulty breakdown, and a short strategy on how to use them for the 2026 exam.
Kerala PSC Apex Bank Junior Clerk Previous Year Question Paper PDF Download
The official Category No. 090/2026 notification released on 30.07.2026 covers eligibility, vacancies, and the Rank List process only — it does not contain a question paper, since the written test papers are released separately by KPSC only after the exam is conducted. Use the papers above, which are from the same or comparable Co-operative sector clerical posts, to understand the current question style until the 2026 answer key is published.
| Question Paper Category | |
| 044/2024 | |
| 038/2023 | |
| 111/2021 | |
| 075/2018 |
Kerala PSC Apex Bank Junior Clerk Recruitment 2026 Details
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) |
| Name of Concern | Apex Societies of Co-operative Sector in Kerala |
| Post Name | Junior Clerk |
| Category Number | 090/2026 |
| Scale of Pay | ₹17,400 – ₹46,450/- |
| Method of Appointment | Direct Recruitment |
| Age Limit | 18 – 44 years |
| Application Mode | Online (One Time Registration) |
| Application Fee | Nil |
| Application Starts | 30.07.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02.09.2026 (Wednesday, up to 12:00 Midnight) |
| Official Website | www.keralapsc.gov.in |
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Join Now!Why Solving Kerala PSC Apex Bank Junior Clerk Previous Year Question Papers Matters
Junior Clerk is a 100-mark, six-subject paper, and three of those subjects — Banking, Accounting, and Principles & Practice of Co-operation — are specific to the co-operative sector and rarely covered in general banking prep material. Practicing the papers above helps you:
- See how RBI-regulation and Negotiable Instruments Act questions are usually worded in a Kerala PSC-style objective paper
- Get a feel for how Kerala Co-operative Societies Act and Rules questions are framed, since these rarely appear in standard bank clerk study material
- Spot which General English and Reasoning question types (analogy, coding-decoding, series) recur across years
- Practice under the same 100-mark, single-sitting format the actual exam follows
Kerala PSC Apex Bank Junior Clerk Exam Pattern 2026
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| General English | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 10 |
| Test of Reasoning | 10 |
| Principles and Practice of Co-operation | 15 |
| Act & Rules | 15 |
| Banking | 20 |
| Accounting | 20 |
| Total | 100 Marks |
For the full topic-wise breakdown of each subject, see the Apex Bank Junior Clerk Syllabus 2026 page.
Apex Bank Junior Clerk Old Questions – What the Previous Papers Tell You About Each Topics
- Banking & Accounting (40 marks combined): Old Question papers lean heavily on applied questions — RBI’s regulatory role, KYC/AML basics, types of negotiable instruments and endorsements, and NEFT/RTGS/UPI mechanics on the Banking side; journal-ledger-trial balance flow, depreciation methods, and co-operative accounting formats (day book, receipts & disbursement statement) on the Accounting side. Expect direct definitional questions mixed with a few applied “which of the following is correct” formats.
- Principles and Practice of Co-operation & Act and Rules (30 marks combined): This is where previous papers are most useful, since this content is unique to Kerala PSC’s co-operative-sector recruitment. Recurring themes include ICA co-operative principles, key committees (V.L. Mehta Committee, CRAFICARD), federations like Matsyafed and Consumerfed, and provisions from the Kerala Co-operative Societies Act, 1969.
- General English, General Knowledge, Reasoning (30 marks combined): These follow a fairly standard Kerala PSC 10th/degree-level pattern — grammar and vocabulary for English, Kerala-specific and current-affairs GK, and arithmetic-based reasoning (percentage, ratio, time & work) alongside verbal reasoning (analogy, coding-decoding, blood relations).
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Join Now!How to Download the Kerala PSC Apex Bank Junior Clerk Question Paper PDF
- Click the Download PDF link against the relevant category number in the table above.
- The PDF opens or downloads directly — save it to your device.
- For the official answer key of any of these papers, cross-check against the Question Paper Code and category number on the Kerala PSC official website.
- Keep a printed or saved copy handy for timed practice closer to your exam date.
Preparation Strategy Using Previous Year Question Papers
- Attempt one full paper first, untimed, to identify your weak sections before you start topic-wise revision.
- Re-attempt Banking and Accounting questions in a timed 25–30 minute block, since together they carry 40 of the 100 marks.
- List every Co-operation and Act & Rules question you get wrong and go back to that exact topic in the syllabus rather than re-reading the whole section.
- Do a final timed mock of the full 100-mark paper a week before your exam date to build stamina for the single-sitting format.
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Join Now!Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Category No. 090/2026 notification PDF contain the question paper?
No. The notification only covers eligibility, vacancies, and the selection process. Question papers are released by KPSC separately after each written test is conducted.
Are the previous papers linked above from the exact same post?
They are from Junior Clerk and comparable Clerk/Cashier posts in the Apex Societies of Co-operative Sector, which follow the same six-subject, 100-mark pattern, making them the closest available practice material until the 2026 paper is released.
Which sections should I prioritise while solving these question papers?
Start with Banking and Accounting, since they carry the highest combined weightage (40 marks), followed by Co-operation and Act & Rules (30 marks), which are unique to this exam.




