KERALA BANK EXAM 2022 | Latest Updates

The Kerala State Co-operative Bank Ltd is the first Scheduled Apex Co-operative Bank in the Co-operative Banking Sector in the country. The bank is doing the business of banking within the frame work of rules/regulations/guidelines stipulated by Reserve Bank of India and National Bank for Agricultural and Rural Development (NABARD). From 29th November 2019, Kerala State Co-operative Bank and 13 District Co-operative Banks are functioning as a single entity with Brand Name “Kerala Bank”. Kerala Bank exam is in a way a bonanza for all the Keralites who have been exuberant in welcoming another initiative of Kerala PSC in which the official Kerala PSC exam notification has not yet been published.
How Kerala Bank exam is different from Co-operative Bank Exam?
| FEATURES | KERALA BANK EXAM | CO-OPERATIVE BANK EXAM |
| MODE OF EXAM | Offline | Offline |
| CONDUCTING AGENCY | Kerala PSC | CSEB (Co-operative Service Examination Board) |
| AGE | 18-36 (For General candidates- anticipated)
| 18-40 |
| QUALIFICATION | BCom with Co-operation/Degree with JDC/HDC. (Junior Diploma in Co-operation or Higher Diploma in Co-operation). | B. Com with Co-operation or any degree with JDC/ HDC or SSLC with JDC/HDC. [Those who had completed their qualifying exams from outside Kerala, should submit equivalency certificate]. |
| EXAM DURATION | 1.5 Hours | 2 Hours |
| NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | 100 | 160 |
| MAXIMUM MARKS | 100 | 80 (80-written exam 20-interview). |
| NEGATIVE MARKING | There is negative marking | No Negative Marking |
CSEB
Kerala Co-operative Service Examination is conducted in an offline mode by the agency CSEB where they select the eligible candidates to different categories of posts as and when the official order for such exam, is published from the so-called societies. Co-operative Bank exam is one among the most popular exams conducted by CSEB, which is usually held thrice a year and the very first exam of this year has already ended recently (on the month of March). The notification of the next exam will be out within three months and this is the apposite time to begin your preparations.
Syllabus of CSEB exam
Kerala Bank Exam: Syllabus
If we delve deep into the conventional Kerala PSC exam trend, there is a fixed/predetermined module for the exams that comes under the conducting agency, but for this particular exam there is no specific syllabus and the syllabus is yet to be announced. Even though, the candidates can assuredly follow the syllabus of Co-operative Bank exam held by CSEB.
Kerala Bank Exam: Anticipated Vacancies
For Co-operative Bank Exam, the expected number of vacancies are much exciting and there are 1500 plus vacancies which is an anticipated number. Thus, we can expect even more vacancies for Kerala Bank exam.
Kerala Bank Exam: PayScale
The approximate salary scale of Co-operative Bank exam is between Rs. 18,300-46,830 per month. The same PayScale can be expected for Kerala Bank exam as Kerala Psc has not yet officially released the exam notification.
Kerala Bank Exam: Study materials
Though there are plentiful study materials or reference books which are available on the market, instead of learning from a lot, opt the best reference books that are easily available because the selection of study materials plays a key role in the candidate’s exam preparation. The books that you select is the major foundation towards the next step and team Competitive Cracker (the best online PSC coaching in Kerala) is always there for you as a master to illuminate the aspirants by providing insight, clarity and understanding about every aspect regarding competitive exams like Co-operative Bank exam and Kerala Bank Exam.
General Knowledge
- Lucent’s General Knowledge
- Arihant General Knowledge
Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Quick Learning Objective General English- R.S. Aggarval
- Quantitative Aptitude – R.S. Aggarval
Numerical Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations-R. S Aggarwal
Computer
- Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams-Soumya Ranjan Behera
Accounting
- Handbook of Accountancy-Arihant Experts
Banking
- Banking Awareness-Disha Experts
Other Study Materials
- Co-operative Rank File-Anand Publications
- A Handbook for all Co-operative exam- APT (The Academy for Professional Training)
- Co-operative Guru- Veto Publications
The above study materials can be used for Co-operative Bank Exam conducted by Co-operative Services Examination Board (CSEB).
CSEB: Previous Year Question Papers
The preparation for bank exams should always be a step ahead and previous year questions workout is an extra bonus or an additional advantage to boost your preparation. The practise of mock tests will be much advantageous in the candidate’s time management as well as it gives a clear notion on your weaker and stronger areas. More than hard work it is the smart work which will eventually pave the way to success.
Co-operative Bank Exam (CSEB): Mark Distribution
| SUBJECTS | NUMBER OF QUESTIONS | MAXIMUM MARKS |
| General English | 20 | 10 |
| General Knowledge | 20 | 10 |
| Test of Reasoning | 20 | 10 |
| Co-operative Law and Rules, Accounting and Banking Cooperation Principles and Practice | 100 | 50 |
| Total | 160 Questions | 80 Marks |
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