CAIIB Revised Syllabus 2026, Check New Subjects & Changes in CAIIB Syllabus

12th Mar 2026

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CAIIB (Certified Associate of Indian Institute of Bankers) is a professional certification course offered by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF). It is designed for banking professionals who are looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in the areas of integrated treasury management and international banking.

The revised CAIIB syllabus introduced from June 2023 continues to apply for all CAIIB exams in 2026. This post covers the complete CAIIB syllabus 2026, the exam pattern, passing criteria and all changes from the previous syllabus.

CAIIB Exam with Previous Syllabus Until 2022

The last examination utilizing the previous format was held in December 2022 and consisted of three papers:

  • Paper 1: Advanced Bank Management
  • Paper 2: Bank Financial Management
  • Paper 3: Elective Paper
Papers Questions Marks Duration
Advanced Bank Management 100 100 2 Hours
Bank Financial Management 100 100 2 Hours
Elective Paper 100 100 2 Hours

 

CAIIB Exam Curriculum Breakdown by Module Until 2022

Paper Paper Name Module Module Name
Paper 1 Advanced Bank Management Module A Economic Analysis
    Module B Business Management
    Module C Human Resource Management
    Module D Credit Management
Paper 2 Bank Financial Management Module A International Banking
    Module B Risk Management
    Module C Treasury Management
    Module D Balance Sheet Management

 

Elective Papers and Breakdown by Module Until 2022

Elective Papers Module Module Name
Central Banking Module A Rationale & Functions of Central Bank
  Module B Central Banking in India
  Module C Monetary Policy and Credit Policy
  Module D Supervision and Financial Stability
International Banking Module A International Banking and Finance
  Module B Foreign Exchange Business
  Module C International Trade
  Module D Derivatives
Rural India Module A Rural India
  Module B Financial Rural Development
  Module C Priority Sector Financing and Government Initiatives
  Module D Problems and Prospects in Rural Banking
Financial Advising Module A Introduction to Financial Advising
  Module B Financial Planning
  Module C Financial Investment Products
  Module D Taxation
Corporate Banking Module A Corporate Banking & Finance
  Module B Investment Banking
  Module C Project & Infrastructure Finance
Retail Banking Module A Introduction
  Module B Retail Products
  Module C Marketing/Selling of Products, MIS/Accounting
  Module D Other Issues Related to Retail Banking
Co-operative Banking Module A Principles & Laws of Co-operative Banking
  Module B Co-operative Banking Operations
  Module C Technology and Risk Management
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
IT Module A Introduction to Information Technology
  Module B Systems & Designs
  Module C Applications in Banking
  Module D Security, Controls and Guidelines
Treasury Management Module A Overview of Treasury Management
  Module B Treasury Operations
  Module C Treasury and International Banking
  Module D Risk Management
Risk Management Module A Introduction to Risk Management
  Module B Credit Risk Management
  Module C Operational Risks
  Module D Market Risk
  Module E Risk Organization and Policy

Passing Criteria as of 2022

  • To pass the exam, a candidate had to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and an aggregate of 50% marks in all papers put together.
  • Candidates had a maximum of four consecutive attempts over two years to pass the CAIIB examination.
  • If a candidate was unsuccessful, they needed to re-enrol to take the exam again.
  • Scores from previous attempts were not carried forward.
  • The two-year time frame started from the date of the first attempt, even in case of absence.
  • An absence in any attempt was counted as an attempt taken.
  • There is no age limit to write the CAIIB exam — it is open to any candidate who is an employee of a bank or financial institution.

Passing Criteria as of 2022

  • To pass the exam, a candidate had to obtain a minimum of 40% marks in each paper and an aggregate of 50% marks in all papers put together.
  • Candidates had a maximum of four consecutive attempts over two years to pass the CAIIB examination.
  • If a candidate was unsuccessful, they needed to re-enrol to take the exam again.
  • Scores from previous attempts were not carried forward.
  • The two-year time frame started from the date of the first attempt, even in case of absence.
  • An absence in any attempt was counted as an attempt taken.
  • There is no age limit to write the CAIIB exam — it is open to any candidate who is an employee of a bank or financial institution.

December 2026:

Date Paper
06 Dec 2026 Advanced Bank Management (ABM)
12 Dec 2026 Bank Financial Management (BFM)
13 Dec 2026 Advanced Business & Financial Management (ABFM)
20 Dec 2026 Banking Regulations & Business Laws (BRBL)
27 Dec 2026 Elective Paper

 

CAIIB 2026 Registration Dates

Cycle Normal Window Late Fee +₹100 Late Fee +₹200
June 2026 04 Mar – 10 Mar 2026 11 Mar – 17 Mar 2026 18 Mar – 24 Mar 2026
December 2026 01 Sep – 07 Sep 2026 08 Sep – 14 Sep 2026 15 Sep – 21 Sep 2026

AIIB Exam Curriculum Breakdown by Module from 2023 (Applicable for 2026)

Paper Paper Name Module Module Name
Paper 1 Advanced Bank Management Module A Statistics
    Module B Human Resource Management
    Module C Credit Management
    Module D Compliance in Banks and Corporate Governance
Paper 2 Bank Financial Management Module A International Banking
    Module B Risk Management
    Module C Treasury Management
    Module D Balance Sheet Management
Paper 3 Advanced Business and Financial Management Module A The Management Process
    Module B Advanced Concepts of Financial Management
    Module C Valuations, Mergers and Acquisitions
    Module D Emerging Business Solutions
Paper 4 Banking Regulations & Business Law 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 and Other Laws with respect to Banking

Elective Papers and Breakdown by Module from 2023 (Applicable for 2026)

Elective Papers Module Module Name
Risk Management Module A An Overview
  Module B Credit Risk Management
  Module C Operational Risk Management
  Module D Market Risk
  Module E Appendix
Information Technology & Digital Banking Module A Introduction to IT
  Module B Systems and Design
  Module C Applications in Banking
  Module D Information System, Security, Controls and Audit
Central Banking Module A Rationale & Functions of Central Bank
  Module B Central Banking in India
  Module C Monetary Policy and Credit Policy
  Module D Supervision and Financial Stability
  Module E Non-Banking Financial Companies and Primary Dealers
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
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

CAIIB Passing Criteria 2026

  • Candidates are given a maximum of 5 attempts to pass the exam within a period of 3 years, whichever comes first.
  • Attempts begin from the time the candidate registers for the exam and do not need to be taken consecutively.
  • Candidates unable to pass within 3 years or 5 attempts, whichever comes first, will need to re-enrol and will not receive credit for any subjects passed in previous attempts.
  • The time limit of 3 years or 5 attempts starts from the date of the first registration. Attempts are counted when the candidate applies for the exam, regardless of whether they appear or not.
  • A candidate can apply for any five of the six exams within the three-year period. If all five attempts are exhausted before the end of three years, or three years pass before five attempts are used, re-enrolment is required.

Contrasting the CAIIB Exam Format: Past vs Present

Particulars CAIIB Until 2022 CAIIB 2023 Onwards (2026)
Number of Papers 3 (2 Compulsory + 1 Elective) 5 (4 Compulsory + 1 Elective)
Marks 100 120
Questions 100 100
Duration 2 Hours 2 Hours
Passing Criteria 40% per paper + 50% aggregate 50% per paper or 45% per paper with 50% aggregate
Attempts 4 attempts in 2 years 5 attempts in 3 years
Elective Options 11 5

 

Key Changes from the Revised Syllabus

  • Candidates are now required to take 4 compulsory papers instead of 2.
  • Two new papers — Advanced Business and Financial Management and Banking Regulations and Business Laws — have been added as compulsory papers.
  • The number of elective papers has been reduced from 11 to 5.
  • Under the revised pattern, candidates appear for a total of 5 papers.
  • The passing criteria has been strengthened — minimum 50 marks per paper instead of the earlier 40 marks per paper.

Application Fee — CAIIB 2026

Attempt Fee (+ GST as applicable)
1st Attempt Rs. 5,000
2nd Attempt Rs. 1,300
3rd Attempt Rs. 1,300
4th Attempt Rs. 1,300
5th Attempt Rs. 1,300

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