How to read your KSEB electricity bill
This guide shows where to find the consumer number, section code and bill number for KSEB QuickPay. It also tells you what duty, meter rent, fuel surcharge and ACD are.
- Redrawn from KSEB’s annotated sample
- 11 fields explained
- Official sources only
Independent guide. ebbillcalc is not part of Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd (KSEB). KSEB did not approve this guide. The bill below is our own drawing. All names, numbers and amounts are invented. The layout follows the official KSEB sample (KSEB QuickPay help: annotated sample bill, 2013). The KSEB sample is a printed bill from 2013. The layout of a bill today can be different. Each explanation links to the KSEB document that it comes from.
Quick answers
Where is my consumer number?
It is near the top, next to your name. For low-tension connections, it has 13 digits. See #2 on the sample
What does QuickPay ask for?
The section code, the consumer number and the bill number. The 3 numbers are near the top of the bill. See #1, #2, #3 on the sample
When must I pay?
Pay by the due date. The bill also shows a later disconnection date. See #4 on the sample
How many units did I use?
Units = present reading − previous reading. The consumption box shows the 2 readings. See #5 on the sample
What is the duty line?
It is 10% of the energy charge. KSEB collects it for the Government. See #8 on the sample
Can I see my bill online?
Yes. Use the KSEB Know Your Bill page. You need your consumer number and your registered mobile number.
Watch: how to read a KSEB bill
A short video (53 seconds). It has no sound. The captions explain each field.
Your bill at a glance
How the bill adds up
Duty = 10% of the energy charge.
From meter reading to payment
- Meter readingThe meter reader records the reading.
- Bill dateThe bill is printed.
- Due datePay by this date.
- Disconnection dateThe bill shows this later date.
- Next billA late payment surcharge is on the next bill.
Source: KSEB QuickPay help
How the NEFT virtual account is made
KEBPrefix for NEFT1234567890123Your 13-digit consumer numberFor NEFT, your virtual account number is KEB + your 13-digit consumer number.
The KSEB bill, field by field
Move the bill to the left to see all of it.
- 1
Section code
This is the code of the KSEB section office for your connection. It is next to the section name. QuickPay asks for this code, your consumer number and your bill number.
Source: KSEB QuickPay help
Where is my Section Code/Consumer Number/Bill Number?
- 2
Consumer number
This is the number of your connection. It is next to your name. KSEB says that a low-tension consumer number has 13 digits. For NEFT, your virtual account number is KEB + these 13 digits.
Source: KSEB website: Customer Relations, FAQ
using their 13-digit consumer number as a virtual account number
- 3
Bill number
This number identifies this bill. QuickPay asks for it, with the section code and the consumer number.
Source: KSEB QuickPay help
- 4
Due date and disconnection date
A KSEB bill shows a due date and a later disconnection date. Pay by the due date. If you pay late, the surcharge is on your next bill.
Source: KSEB QuickPay help
Late-payment surcharges are listed on your next bill.
- 5
Readings and consumption
Consumption = present reading − previous reading. These are the units for this bill period.
- 6
Fixed charge
A KSEB bill has 2 parts: a fixed charge and an energy charge. The fixed charge pays for the fixed costs of supply.
Source: KSEB website: Customer Relations, FAQ
the electricity bill has two parts. Fixed charge and energy charge.
- 7
Energy charge
This is the charge for the units that you used. For homes that use less than 250 units a month, KSEB charges each slab at its rate (telescopic).
- 8
Duty
This is electricity duty for the Government. KSEB collects it in the bill. It is 10% of the energy charge.
Source: KSEB website: Customer Relations, FAQ
At present 10 percent of the energy charge is levied as duty.
- 9
Meter rent
This is the rent for a KSEB meter: ₹6 a month for single phase and ₹15 a month for three phase. If you own an approved meter, you do not pay rent.
Source: KSEB website: Customer Relations, FAQ
only Rs.6 per month for single phase meter and Rs.15 per month for three phase meter are charged as rent
- 10
Fuel surcharge
This charge adjusts for changes in the KSEB power purchase cost, under KSERC rules. KSEB adds or refunds it in a later bill. The KSEB FAQ says that homes below 1000 W and below 40 units a month do not pay it. See fuel surcharge this month.
- 11
Amount payable
This is the total of the charges and the arrears. Pay this amount by the due date.
Other terms you may see
These lines can also be on a KSEB bill. The explanations come from KSEB documents.
- ACD (additional cash deposit)
This is an additional amount for your security deposit. Each year, KSEB calculates the deposit from your average units. For bi-monthly bills, the deposit is equal to 3 months of bills. For monthly bills, it is equal to 2 months. If the deposit is too low, the bill shows the difference on a separate line. If it is too high, KSEB adjusts it. KSEB pays interest at the bank rate.
- Normal, peak and off-peak hours
These hours apply to time-of-day bills. Normal: 6 am to 6 pm. Peak: 6 pm to 10 pm. Off-peak: 10 pm to 6 am.
- Surcharge
This is the late payment surcharge. It is on the next bill.
Source: KSEB QuickPay help
Late-payment surcharges are listed on your next bill.
Labels KSEB does not explain
These labels are on the bill. We did not find an official explanation for them.
- FC subsidy, EC subsidy and FS subsidy lines
- Previous status codes such as CN or Working
- Ward, post number and bill area code
- The average consumption row
We explain a line only if KSEB or the regulator explains it. If you have a question about one of these lines, ask your section office or call the helpline on the bill.
Pay or see your bill online
These are official KSEB channels only.
- Know Your Bill: view your billConsumer number and registered mobile
- QuickPaySection code, consumer number and bill number
- NEFT to your virtual accountAccount: KEB followed by your 13-digit consumer number
- KSEB bill calculatorKSEB’s own calculator
Pay only on official channels. ebbillcalc does not ask for your consumer number. ebbillcalc does not take payments. Some messages say that your power will be cut tonight. They tell you to call a number or install an app. Do not do this.
Is the amount right?
Type the units and the total from your KSEB bill. The checker tells you if the amount agrees with the current KSERC tariff.
Questions
Where is the consumer number on a KSEB bill?
It is near the top, next to your name. For low-tension consumers, it has 13 digits. For NEFT, your virtual account number is KEB + these 13 digits.
What is the section code on a KSEB bill?
It is the code of the KSEB section office for your connection. It is next to the section name. QuickPay asks for it, with your consumer number and bill number.
Why is there a duty on my KSEB bill?
Electricity duty is a Government levy. KSEB collects it in the bill. It is 10% of the energy charge.
What is ACD on a KSEB bill?
ACD is the additional cash deposit. Each year, KSEB adjusts your security deposit to 3 months of bills (bi-monthly billing) or 2 months (monthly billing). KSEB pays interest on the deposit at the bank rate.
Why does my KSEB bill have a fuel surcharge?
It adjusts for changes in the KSEB power purchase cost, under KSERC rules. The KSEB FAQ says that homes below 1000 W and below 40 units a month do not pay it.
Sources
We read the official documents on 15 October 2026. Bill layouts can change. If your bill looks different, tell us. Cover your name, address and consumer number first.