{"id":482,"date":"2026-05-19T11:01:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T11:01:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.cdit.live\/kscewb\/?page_id=482"},"modified":"2026-06-04T10:26:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T10:26:09","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kscewb.kerala.gov.in\/?page_id=482","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Question: Who all are eligible to become members of the Kerala State Co-operative Employees\u2019 Welfare Board?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: Permanent employees working in co-operative institutions under the administrative control of the Registrar of Co-operative Societies and other government departments, boards under the Co-operation Department, as well as individuals working on a commission-basis, are eligible for membership.<\/p>\n

Question: To whom should the application for membership and other financial assistance be submitted?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: Applications must be submitted to the Head Office through the Regional Office of the Kerala State Co-operative Employees\u2019 Welfare Board.<\/p>\n

Question: What are the forms to be submitted to the Board for membership?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: Option Form (Annexure-I) and Nomination Form (Annexure-II).<\/p>\n

Question: What is the relevant “Option Date” for membership?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: The date on which the employee joined service.<\/p>\n

Question: Can contributions be paid to the Board before membership is approved and a code number is received?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: No, it is not allowed. Those who remit contributions in this manner will not be consid-ered as members. Consequently, they will not be eligible for any benefits from the Board.<\/p>\n

Question: What is the current monthly rate of the Welfare Board contribution?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: If the employee’s total gross salary\/commission is below \u20b915,000, the contribution is \u20b9150. If it is \u20b915,000 or above, the contribution is \u20b9250. For both categories, the institution’s matching contribution is \u20b9150. (Effective from 22-02-2024)<\/p>\n

Question: Is medical financial assistance available from the Welfare Board?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: Yes, it is available. If member employees or their dependents undergo treatments that are included in the medical schedule of the Board Rules, medical financial assistance will be granted subject to prescribed conditions.<\/p>\n

\nQuestion: Is death financial assistance available from the Welfare Board?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: Yes, it is available. financial assistance will be granted to the dependents of members who pass away while in service.<\/p>\n

Question: What other welfare benefits are available to members?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Answer: * Educational encouragement Cash Awards for children.<\/p>\n

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  • Annual educational scholarships up to the age of 18 for the children of employees who die while in service.<\/li>\n
  • Upon retirement from service, the total contribution remitted to the Board along with a 10% incentive will be refunded to the employee.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Question: For which courses have Cash Awards been instituted?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Answer: * SSLC, Plus-Two (including CBSE, ICSE, ISC): Full A+ \/ A1 \/ Grade 1.
    \n\u2022 JDC, HDC & BM, and Co-operation as an optional subject in all other De-gree\/Postgraduate degrees: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd ranks at the State level.
    \n\u2022 B.Tech, M.Tech, B.Sc Nursing, M.Sc Nursing: 1st rank at the State level.
    \n\u2022 Professional Degree Courses like MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BVSc: 1st rank at the State level.<\/p>\n

    Question: Apart from educational courses, are Cash Awards instituted for any other categories?<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    Answer: Yes. Cash Awards will also be given to those who achieve excellence in cultural and sports competitions at the State or National level.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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