CAIIB Eligibility and Registration
One prerequisite matters more than any other: JAIIB. Here is who qualifies and how the twice-a-year cycle works.
CAIIB eligibility comes down to two things: ordinary membership of IIBF, and a pass in JAIIB (or its erstwhile equivalent). It is aimed at officers and staff of IIBF member banks and financial institutions, and there is no upper age limit.
If you have both, registration is an online process on the IIBF portal, run twice a year ahead of the May-June and November-December exam cycles. This page covers who qualifies, when the windows open, and the steps in between.
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Who Is Eligible for CAIIB?
Anyone who holds IIBF ordinary membership and has passed JAIIB is eligible for CAIIB. The certification is offered to staff of IIBF member banks and financial institutions in India, primarily officers, and serving bankers of any age can register; there is no upper age limit.
The JAIIB prerequisite is absolute. There is no lateral entry into CAIIB for experience, seniority or other qualifications; the sequence is fixed.
Eligibility at a Glance
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| IIBF membership | Ordinary membership, typically via your bank or financial institution |
| Prior qualification | A pass in JAIIB (or the erstwhile equivalent) |
| Who it targets | Officers and staff of IIBF member banks and FIs |
| Age limit | None |
How to Register for CAIIB
The sequence, from prerequisite to exam day.
- 1
Confirm membership and your JAIIB pass
Both are prerequisites. If you are not yet an IIBF member, enrol through your bank before anything else.
- 2
Apply on the IIBF portal in the window
Registration opens roughly February-March for the May-June cycle and August-September for November-December. Select your elective paper and pay the attempt-block fee shown on the portal.
- 3
Plan which papers to sit this cycle
You can spread the five papers across sessions within your 3-year block, so decide the split before the cycle starts.
- 4
Appear for the online papers
Sit the online CBT papers on your scheduled dates in the cycle.
See the question style before you commit to a cycle.
The Two Exam Cycles
Cycle 1
Registration
Around February-March
Exams held
May-June
Cycle 2
Registration
Around August-September
Exams held
November-December
| Cycle | Registration | Exams held |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | Around February-March | May-June |
| Cycle 2 | Around August-September | November-December |
Dates and Fees Are Set Per Cycle by IIBF
Exact registration dates and the current fee are published by IIBF ahead of each cycle and do change. Treat the months above as the usual rhythm, not fixed dates, and confirm the live schedule and fee on iibf.org.in before planning an attempt.
FAQs
Can I take CAIIB without passing JAIIB?expand_more
No. A JAIIB pass (or the erstwhile equivalent) plus IIBF ordinary membership are prerequisites for CAIIB registration.
Is there an age limit for CAIIB?expand_more
No. There is no upper age limit; serving bankers of any age can register.
How often is CAIIB held?expand_more
Twice a year: a May-June cycle with registration around February-March, and a November-December cycle with registration around August-September.
Do I have to sit all five papers in one cycle?expand_more
No. Papers can be spread across sessions within your 5-attempt, 3-year block, and cleared papers carry forward.
Next steps
Start free CAIIB practiceNo signup, before you register with IIBF.