Pick a finance career. We'll map the certifications that get you there.
Every pathway shows the exact certification or exam that unlocks it, realistic salary and experience bands, and how to prepare — across NISM, banking, insurance, regulatory and global-finance careers.
Start preparing free arrow_forwardCapital-market careers
The flagship NISM certifications, mapped to the finance career each one unlocks.
Research Analyst
Evaluate stocks & issue buy/sell calls at brokerages and AMCs.
Equity Dealer
Execute trades on the terminal for broking clients and prop desks.
Mutual Fund Distributor
Advise investors and distribute mutual fund schemes across India.
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Banking careers
Public-sector bank officer and clerk careers via IBPS & SBI recruitment.
IBPS PO
The most coveted banking exam - become a bank officer in 11 public sector banks.
IBPS Clerk
Start your banking career as a clerk - IBPS Clerk is the gateway to 11 public sector banks.
SBI PO
India's most coveted banking officer exam - a fast-track managerial career with the country's largest bank.
SBI Clerk
The gateway to a stable, well-paid clerical career at India's largest public-sector bank - with no interview.
IBPS RRB
Gateway to permanent officer and clerical jobs in India's 28 Regional Rural Banks, serving rural communities.
IBPS SO
Use your professional expertise in banking - IT, Law, HR, Marketing, and Agriculture Specialist roles.
Regulatory Bodies careers
Grade-A officer roles at India's financial regulators — RBI, SEBI, NABARD & more.
RBI Grade B
India's most prestigious central-banking officer post - shape monetary policy, regulation and financial stability.
SEBI Grade A
Regulate India's securities market as an officer at the country's premier capital-market watchdog.
NABARD Grade A
Become an officer at India's apex rural-development bank, shaping agriculture and rural finance nationwide.
IFSCA Grade A
Join India's unified IFSC regulator at GIFT City - regulate banking, markets, insurance and funds under one authority.
IRDAI Assistant Manager
Regulate and develop India's insurance sector as a Grade A officer at IRDAI - specialist and generalist streams.
IIBF Certifications careers
Banker upskilling and specialist credentials from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance.
JAIIB
IIBF's flagship banking certification that bank staff clear to earn increments and career credibility.
CAIIB
IIBF's advanced banking certification that unlocks extra increments and faster managerial progression.
IIBF AML/KYC
IIBF's compliance certification that makes bankers job-ready for AML, KYC and anti-money-laundering roles.
IIBF Certified Credit Officer
Advanced certification that builds skilled bank credit officers across appraisal, monitoring and risk management.
IIBF Forex Operations
RBI-recommended certification making bank officials proficient in forex operations, FEMA compliance and trade finance.
IIBF Certified Treasury Manager
Blended certification building expert treasury professionals across money markets, forex, fixed income and risk.
Insurance (IRDAI) careers
Licensed insurance agent, POSP and surveyor careers regulated by IRDAI.
IC-38
The mandatory IRDAI licensing exam that turns anyone into a certified insurance agent in India.
IRDAI POSP
Just 15 hours of training and one online test to start selling insurance from anywhere.
IRDAI Surveyor
Become a licensed professional who inspects, quantifies and validates insurance claims across India.
Accounting & Finance careers
Global accounting and management-accounting qualifications — CMA & ACCA.
CMA (ICMAI)
India's statutory cost-and-management accounting designation, driving strategic costing, control and leadership.
ACCA
A globally portable chartered-accountancy credential opening finance and audit careers across 180+ countries.
Global Finance careers
Internationally recognised finance charters like the FRM.
NISM Advisory & Distribution careers
Investment-adviser and PMS-distributor licences under NISM.
NISM Series X-A & X-B
The two SEBI-mandated exams you must clear to register and practice as an Investment Adviser in India.
NISM Series XXI-A
Become a SEBI-recognised certified PMS distributor equipped to sell and distribute Portfolio Management Services.