The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF) organizes the Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) exam, aimed at providing advanced expertise in areas like Risk Management, Treasury Management, Credit Management, International Banking, Balance Sheet Management, and Economic Analysis.
This exam helps IIBF members enhance their decision-making skills in these critical banking domains. For the 2024 cycle, the CAIIB online exam will take place on 24th November and 1st, 8th, and 14th December 2024.
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CAIIB Exam Date Out 2024
CAIIB stands for Certified Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers and is one of the flagship courses offered. The exam, conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF), is held twice annually.
The CAIIB registration process ended on 23 September 2024, and the IIBF has also announced the exam dates for the November-December 2024 cycle on its official website. Bankers who qualify for CAIIB often receive additional increments as a benefit.
| Papers | Exam Date |
| Compulsory Papers | |
| Advanced Bank Management | 24th November 2024 |
| Bank Financial Management | 1st December 2024 |
| Advanced Business & Financial Management | 8th December 2024 |
| Banking Regulations and Business Laws | 14th December 2024 |
| Elective Papers (choose any one) | |
| Rural Banking Human Resources Management Information Technology & Digital Banking Risk Management Central Banking | 15th December 2024 |
Exam Pattern of CAIIB 2024
The CAIIB exam includes four compulsory papers: Advanced Bank Management, Bank Financial Management, Advanced Business & Financial Management, and Banking Regulations and Business Laws.
Additionally, candidates must select one elective paper from the following options: Rural Banking, Human Resources Management, Information Technology & Digital Banking, Risk Management, and Central Banking.
Key details about the CAIIB exam pattern are:
- Each paper will have 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
- Candidates will have 2 hours to complete each paper.
- The exam will be bilingual and available in both English and Hindi.
| Papers | Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Advanced Bank Management | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Bank Financial Management | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Advanced Business & Financial Management | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Banking Regulations and Business Laws | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
| Elective Papers (choose any one) | |||
| Rural Banking Human Resources Management Information Technology & Digital Banking Risk Management Central Banking | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Syllabus of CAIIB Exam
The Indian Institute of Banking and Finance provides the syllabus for the CAIIB examination. The exam consists of five papers: four compulsory and one elective. Candidates should choose their elective paper carefully by reviewing the syllabus of all available options and selecting one with a shorter and more understandable syllabus.
The syllabus for each paper is organized into modules. Below is a brief overview of the CAIIB syllabus.
| CAIIB Papers | Modules |
| Compulsory Papers | |
| Advanced Bank Management | Module A: Statistics Module B: Human Resource Management Module C: Credit Management Module D: Compliance in Banks and Corporate Governance |
| Bank Financial Management | Module A: International Banking Module B: Risk Management Module C: Treasury Management Module D: Balance Sheet Management |
| Advanced Business & Financial Management | Module A: The Management Process Module B: Advanced Concept of Financial Management Module C: Valuation, Merger, and Acquisitions Module D: Emerging Business Solutions |
| Banking Regulations and Business Laws | Module A: Regulations and Compliance Module B: Important Acts/Laws & Legal Aspects of Banking Operations – Part A Module C: Important Acts/Laws & Legal Aspects of Banking Operations – Part B Module D: Commercial & Other Laws with Reference to Banking Operations |
| Elective Papers (choose any one) | |
| Rural Banking | Module A: Rural India Module B: Financing Rural Development Module C: Priority Sector Financing and Government Initiatives Module D: Problems and Prospects in Rural Banking |
| Human Resource Management | Module A: Human Resource Management Module B: Building an HR Strategy Module C: Motivation, Training, and Skill Development Module D: Personnel Management and Industrial Relations Module E: Emerging Scenario in HRM |
| Information Technology & Digital Banking | Module A: Introduction to Information Technology Module B: Systems and Design Module C: Banking Technology Applications & Digital Marketing Module D: Information System Security Control and Audit |
| Risk Management | Module A: Risk and Risk Management Framework Module B: Credit Risk Module C: Market Risk Module D: Operational Risk Module E: Basel and RBI Guidelines on Risk Management Module F: Derivatives and Risk Management |
| Central Banking | Module A: Rationale and Functions of Central Bank Module B: Central Banking in India Module C: Monetary Policy and Credit Policy Module D: Management of Foreign Exchange Reserves and Constituents of Indian Financial Market Module E: Regulation, Supervision, and Financial Stability Module F: Non-Banking Financial Companies and Primary Dealers |
CAIIB Exam Centers
The IIBF has provided a list of 649 exam centers for candidates to choose from. When filling out the application, candidates must select their preferred exam center.
Below is the list of CAIIB exam centers available for selection –
| City/Town | District/State |
| Adoni | Anantapur |
| Sasaram | Jharkhand |
| Chittoor | Andhra Pradesh |
| Cuddapah | Andhra Pradesh |
| Eluru | Andhra Pradesh |
| Guntur | Andhra Pradesh |
| Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Karimnagar | Telangana |
| Kurnool | Andhra Pradesh |
| Nellore | Andhra Pradesh |
| Nizamabad | Telangana |
| Ongole | Andhra Pradesh |
| Palakol | Andhra Pradesh |
| Secunderabad | Telangana |
| Visakhapatnam | Andhra Pradesh |
| Warangal | Telangana |
| Dhanbad | Jharkhand |
| Hazaribagh | Jharkhand |
| Ranchi | Jharkhand |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| Bhuj | Gujarat |
| Surat | Gujarat |
| Hissar | Haryana |
| Karnal | Haryana |
| Simla | Himachal Pradesh |
| Doda | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Dibrugarh | Assam |
| Tezpur | Assam |
| Bangalore | Karnataka |
| Belgaum | Karnataka |
| Patna | Bihar |
| Kollam | Kerala |
| Darbhanga | Bihar |
| Muzaffarpur | Bihar |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| Gwalior | Madhya Pradesh |
Important Dates of CAIIB Notification 2024
The registration process for the CAIIB November-December session has begun, and the registration link will remain open until 23rd September 2024. Candidates are advised to stay updated on important dates to ensure they don’t miss any deadlines.
| Event | Dates |
| CAIIB Registration Starts on | 03rd September 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 23rd September 2024 |
| Last Date to Pay the Application Fee | 23rd September 2024 |
| CAIIB Exam Dates | 24th November, 01st, 08th, 14th December 2024 |
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FAQs
What Are the Eligibility Criteria For CAIIB 2024?
Candidates must be JAIIB qualified, be members of IIBF, and have their membership dues up to date.
How Many Papers Are There in the CAIIB Exam?
The CAIIB exam has four compulsory papers and one elective paper, chosen by the candidate from a list of five options.
