ASSISTANT PART II (SOCIETY CATEGORY) – DIRECT RECRUITMENT (381/2025)

The Kerala State Public Service Commission (KPSC) has issued an important vacancy notification for the post of Assistant (Part II - Corporate Category) under category number 381/2025. This notification is intended for eligible regular employees of member organizations associated with the Kerala Agriculture and Rural Development Bank Ltd.(KSCARD Bank) and provides an excellent opportunity to advance within the cooperative banking sector.

Overview of the Vacancy

• Post: Assistant (Part II – Society Category)

• Recruitment Type: Direct Recruitment (Society Category)

• Category No.: 381/2025

• Department: Kerala State Co-operative Agricultural and Rural Development Bank Ltd. (KSCARD Bank)

• Vacancies: Anticipated (apportioned 1:1 with Part I – General Category) 

Salary & Benefits

Selected candidates will receive a monthly pay scale of ₹16,580 – ₹55,005, plus allowances such as dearness allowance, house rent allowance and other benefits as per government rules.

Important Dates

• Notification Released: 15 October 2025

• Online Application Start: 15 October 2025

• Last Date to Apply: 19 November 2025

• (Applications must be submitted through the official Kerala PSC Thulasi portal.)

Additionally, the examination date for this notification is scheduled for 28 February 2026 with the admit card release approximately on 13 February 2026, as per the Kerala PSC exam calendar. 

Eligibility Criteria

👨‍💼 Society Category Requirement:

• Applicants must be regular employees of a member society affiliated to the KSCARD Bank.

• A minimum of 3 years’ regular service in any cadre within an affiliated member society is mandatory.

• Candidates must be in active service both at the time of application and at the time of appointment to the post. 

Educational Qualification:

Candidates must possess one of the following qualifications from a recognized university:

• Graduation with Junior Diploma in Co-operation (JDC) or Higher Diploma in Co-operation (HDC)

• B.Com with Co-operation

• B.Sc (Co-operation & Banking) from Kerala Agricultural University or equivalent

Age Limit:

• 18–50 years (Only candidates born between 02.01.1975 and 01.01.2007, both dates inclusive, are eligible).

• Reservation & Relaxation: Usual government rules apply for SC/ST/OBC/PH categories subject to certificates and physical & functionality proofs as required.

Selection Process

• The selection involves a competitive examination conducted by the Kerala PSC that tests candidates’ knowledge in relevant subjects.

• Based on performance, a Ranked List will be prepared, valid for a minimum of 1 year and up to 3 years from the date of publication.

If enough eligible candidates from the Society Category are not available, vacant slots can be filled from the General Category list; such passed-over vacancies won’t be subsequently replenished.

 The Assistant Part II (Society Category) recruitment (Category No. 381/2025) offers a meaningful chance for dedicated employees from cooperative societies to grow their careers within the KSCARD Bank framework. With disciplined preparation and careful adherence to the eligibility criteria, eligible aspirants can maximize their success in this competitive process.