CSEB Secretary Recruitment 2026

About This Job

Kerala CSEB is hiring 3 Secretaries for co-operative societies in Kerala. If you have a co-operative banking, finance, accounting, or CA-linked qualification with required banking experience, you can apply online through the CSEB candidate portal. The last date to apply is 30 June 2026. Salary ranges from Rs. 16,420 to Rs. 72,030 per month, based on the society where you are appointed.

Kerala CSEB Secretary Recruitment 2026 - 3 Posts

Kerala State Co-operative Service Examination Board (CSEB) has released Notification No. 15/2026 for Secretary posts in three co-operative societies. This is direct recruitment through an online written exam conducted by CSEB and an interview conducted by the concerned co-operative institution. The role is senior compared with clerical posts because it needs banking-sector experience as Accountant or above.

The vacancies are in Thiruvananthapuram, Kottayam, and Palakkad districts. All three vacancies are shown as General category posts in the notification. The highest notified scale is Rs. 31,000 - Rs. 72,030, so experienced co-operative banking staff should check the qualification options carefully before applying.

Vacancy Breakdown by Society

Who Can Apply?

Qualification Options

• Option 1: Degree with HDC&BM and 7 years experience as Accountant or above in a co-operative bank.
• Option 2: B.Sc. Co-operation and Banking from Agricultural University with 5 years experience as Accountant or above in a co-operative bank.
• Option 3: MBA, or M.Com with Finance as the main subject, or membership in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India, with 3 years banking-sector experience and co-operative qualifications.
• Option 4: B.Com Co-operation with 7 years experience as Accountant or above in a co-operative bank.

Application Readiness

• Experience Proof: Keep certificates showing your post level and years of banking experience.
• Co-operative Qualification: If applying through the MBA, M.Com, or CA route, the notification also mentions having co-operative qualifications.
• One Time Registration: Complete CSEB One Time Registration before applying online.

Age Limit

• You should be at least 18 years old and should not have crossed 40 years as on 01 January 2026.
• SC / ST: Upper age relaxation of 5 years is allowed.
• Other Backward Classes, Ex-servicemen, and EWS: Upper age relaxation of 3 years is allowed.
• Persons with Disabilities: Candidates with 40% or more disability get upper age relaxation of 10 years.
• Widows: Upper age relaxation of 5 years is allowed.

Salary

• Thiruvananthapuram society: Rs. 31,000 - Rs. 72,030 per month.
• Kottayam society: Rs. 29,500 - Rs. 69,250 per month.
• Palakkad society: Rs. 16,420 - Rs. 42,670 per month.
• The final scale depends on the specific co-operative society where you are appointed.
• Other benefits and service conditions will follow the rules of the concerned co-operative institution.

Application Fee

• General and relaxation categories: Rs. 150 for one society or bank, plus Rs. 50 for each additional society or bank.
• SC / ST: Rs. 50 for one society or bank, plus Rs. 50 for each additional society or bank.
• GST: You also need to pay 18% GST on the examination fee.
• Payment mode: Pay the fee online through the CSEB application portal.

Selection Process

The Secretary selection process has a written exam and interview. CSEB conducts the online exam, and the concerned co-operative society conducts the interview for candidates included in its list.

1. Online Written Exam: The exam has 100 questions, with 1 mark for each question.
2. Interview: The interview carries up to 20 marks. Attending the interview gives a minimum of 4 marks, and the remaining 16 marks are based on performance.
3. Rank List: CSEB prepares the rank list after combining written exam and interview marks.
4. Appointment: The concerned co-operative society is the appointing authority for the selected Secretary.

How to Apply

1. Go to the official CSEB candidate portal at cseb.kerala.gov.in.
2. Complete One Time Registration if you have not registered earlier.
3. Login to your candidate profile and choose Notification No. 15/2026 - Secretary.
4. Select the society for which you want to apply. If you apply for more than one society, check the additional fee rule.
5. Fill in qualification, co-operative banking experience, category, and personal details carefully.
6. Pay the examination fee with 18% GST through the online payment option.
7. Submit the application before 30 June 2026 and keep a printout from My Application.

Do not send the application by post. The notification says postal applications will not be accepted.

Important Dates

• Notification Date: 30 May 2026
• Online Application Start: 30 May 2026
• Age Reference Date: 01 January 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 30 June 2026
• Exam Date: To be announced by CSEB

• Manage day-to-day administration of the co-operative society office
• Handle banking, accounting, member service, and compliance-related records
• Prepare reports, meeting notes, statements, and official correspondence
• Monitor staff work, branch records, and society-level operational tasks
• Assist the managing committee with decisions, records, and regulatory follow-up
• Follow co-operative banking rules, audit requirements, and financial controls