CAIIB Exam Dates 2026 — December Schedule, Registration and Results

Last updated by BankersClub on July 25, 2026

Quick Answer — CAIIB Exam Dates 2026

When is the CAIIB December 2026 exam?

December 2026 dates: Confirmed by IIBF — ABM 6 Dec · BFM 12 Dec · ABFM 13 Dec · BRBL 20 Dec · Electives & remaining papers (Rural Banking, HRM, IT & Digital Banking, Risk Management, Central Banking) 27 Dec 2026
Exam pattern: CAIIB is held twice a year — June cycle and November/December cycle
Registration: 1–21 September 2026 (Normal Fee: 1–7 Sept; late fee tiers to 21 Sept)
Papers per sitting: Candidates can attempt up to 4 papers in a single examination cycle (across separate Sundays)
June 2026 cycle: Concluded; as of 25 July 2026, results have not yet been declared — based on the December 2025 cycle (last paper 21 Dec 2025, results declared 23 Feb 2026, ~9 weeks later), expect declaration around mid-to-late August 2026

CAIIB Examination Cycle — How the Schedule Works

IIBF conducts CAIIB examinations twice a year — once mid-year (typically June) and once year-end (typically November or December). Each paper is held on a separate Sunday within the cycle, spread over 4–6 consecutive Sundays. This structure means you can attempt multiple papers in a single cycle without any paper conflicting with another. IIBF announces exact dates through a formal notification on its website, usually 10–12 weeks before the first paper of the cycle.

Typical Annual CAIIB Calendar Pattern

Activity	June Cycle	December Cycle
IIBF Date Notification	February – March	September – October
Registration Window Opens	March	October
Registration Closes	April	November
Admit Card Download	May	November
Papers Held (Sundays)	June	November – December
Results Declaration	July – August	January – February

Important: This is a typical historical pattern. Exact dates shift year to year. Always verify the current cycle dates from the official IIBF notification at iibf.org.in — do not plan based on this or any third-party source alone.

June 2026 Cycle — Current Status

June 2026 Cycle — Examinations Concluded

The June 2026 CAIIB examination cycle has concluded (papers held 31 May to 21 June 2026). As of 25 July 2026, results have not yet been declared. Provisional scorecards for individual papers became available on the IIBF portal a few working days after each paper — these are not the same as the final declared result.

Results timeline: Based on the December 2025 cycle (last paper 21 Dec 2025, result declared 23 Feb 2026 — about 9 weeks later), expect the June 2026 cycle result around mid-to-late August 2026. IIBF has not published an exact date; check the portal directly closer to that window.

How to check results: Log in to your IIBF candidate portal at iibf.org.in using your registration number and date of birth. Results are also communicated by email to the registered address.

If you appeared in June 2026: The December 2026 cycle is your next opportunity. Use the interval to close gaps in papers not cleared and to prepare the remaining papers. Registration opens 1 September 2026 (closes 21 September in late-fee tiers).

December 2026 Cycle — Confirmed Schedule

Milestone	Confirmed Date	Action Required
Official Date Notification	2 February 2026 (already published)	See the IIBF schedule PDF linked below
Registration Opens (Normal Fee)	1 September 2026	Register as soon as window opens — centres fill up in metros
Registration Closes (Late Fee Tiers)	7 Sept (Normal) → 14 Sept (NF+100) → 21 Sept (NF+200)	Do not wait until the deadline — late registration often closes early
Papers Held	ABM 6 Dec · BFM 12 Dec · ABFM 13 Dec · BRBL 20 Dec · Electives & remaining papers 27 Dec 2026	Prepare to be free on examination Sundays — inform branch in advance
Results	Expected January – February 2027 (IIBF has not published an exact date)	Check IIBF portal; results feed through to employer HR records

Source: IIBF “Examination Schedule – JAIIB/CAIIB/Diploma/Certificate – May 2026 to Jan 2027”, dated 02-02-2026 — official PDF.

Registration Process — Step by Step

Step 1 — Confirm Eligibility

You must be a passed JAIIB candidate and a confirmed member of IIBF (minimum 2 years of banking service after joining as a member). Check your IIBF member account to confirm your status before the registration window opens.

Step 2 — Log In to IIBF Portal

Visit iibf.org.in → Examination → CAIIB Examination Registration. Use your IIBF membership number and registered email/mobile. If you have forgotten credentials, reset via the portal — do this before the registration window opens, not during.

Step 3 — Select Papers

Choose which papers you are appearing in this cycle. You can select up to 4 compulsory papers plus 1 elective. Do not select a paper you passed previously — each paper registration is per-paper; already-passed papers do not need re-registration.

Step 4 — Select Exam Centre

Choose your preferred examination city. IIBF has centres in most major cities and district headquarters. Select the centre closest to your posting — once assigned, changing centre is difficult and subject to availability.

Step 5 — Pay the Examination Fee

Fee payment is online (net banking, UPI, debit/credit card). Fee is per-paper. Keep the payment confirmation receipt — it is required for the admit card download and any fee-related queries.

Step 6 — Download Admit Card

Admit cards are available approximately 2 weeks before the first paper. Download and print — many centres do not accept mobile screenshots. Bring both the admit card and a government photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN, passport, or driving licence) on exam day.

Examination Pattern and Rules

Aspect	Detail
Mode	Online (computer-based test) at designated IIBF examination centres
Duration per paper	120 minutes (2 hours)
Questions per paper	100 objective (MCQ) questions — 1 mark each
Negative marking	No negative marking — attempt all questions
Pass marks	50 marks (50%) per paper; OR 45 marks in each paper with aggregate 50% across all papers in the cycle
Medium of instruction	English and Hindi (candidate selects at the start of the examination)
Calculator	Online calculator provided within the exam interface — no physical calculator permitted
Attempt limits	Candidates must complete all papers within the number of attempts permitted from the date of enrolment — check the current IIBF rules for your enrolment year, as attempt limits are periodically revised
Pass validity	A pass in any paper is valid for 5 years from the date of passing — you need not re-appear in cleared papers

How to Use the Interval Before December Registration

July to September 2026 — the preparation window

If you appeared in June

Wait for results (expected July–August). Once results are known, decide which papers need December re-attempt. Begin targeted preparation for those specific papers — do not re-study papers you have already cleared.

If you are starting fresh

December 2026 gives you 5 months from now. This is enough for 2–3 papers done well. Choose ABM + BRBL as your first-sitting pair — they reward banking experience most directly. Begin with the IIBF official study kit for each.

Paper selection strategy

Decide your paper selection before registration opens — do not decide under time pressure during the registration window. Check your paper-wise mock test scores to confirm which papers you are genuinely ready for.

Centre choice

In metros (Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru), centres fill within days of registration opening. Have your centre preference list ready — first choice and fallback — before you log in to register.

Frequently Asked Questions

When exactly are the December 2026 CAIIB papers?

IIBF has already published the December 2026 schedule (notified 2 February 2026): ABM on 6 Dec, BFM on 12 Dec, ABFM on 13 Dec, BRBL on 20 Dec, and Rural Banking, HRM, IT & Digital Banking, Risk Management, Central Banking plus all electives on 27 Dec 2026. Registration runs 1–21 September 2026. Always cross-check against the official PDF on iibf.org.in before finalising your plans, as IIBF occasionally issues centre or date-change notices closer to the exam.

Can I change my selected papers after registration closes?

Generally, paper selection cannot be changed after registration closes. Some cycles allow limited changes during a short correction window (usually 2–3 days after the registration deadline), but this is not guaranteed every cycle. Select your papers carefully — if you register for a paper you are not ready for, you will either appear underprepared or forfeit the fee by not appearing. Not appearing is recorded as an attempt in most cycles.

I passed JAIIB 3 years ago and have not yet started CAIIB. Has my eligibility lapsed?

No — passing JAIIB remains a permanent prerequisite for CAIIB enrolment; it does not expire. However, the attempt clock and pass-validity window for CAIIB papers begins from the date of your CAIIB enrolment, not from JAIIB passing. You can enrol in CAIIB at any time after clearing JAIIB, as long as you are still a confirmed IIBF member in service at a bank. If your bank membership has lapsed (resignation, retirement), check with IIBF on re-enrolment rules.

What happens if I appear for an exam and do not pass but also do not receive a score below the exemption threshold?

If you score between 40 and 49 in a paper (below the 50-mark pass threshold) and the aggregate concession does not apply, that attempt is counted as a failed attempt — it reduces your remaining attempts from your enrolment entitlement. The paper must be re-appeared in a future cycle. The 5-year validity clock for already-passed papers continues to run regardless of failed attempts in other papers.

My employer will only reimburse examination fees if I pass. Does registering for more papers increase or decrease reimbursement risk?

Reimbursement policies vary by bank and grade. Generally, attempting fewer papers but being well-prepared for each increases the probability of passing all registered papers and thus receiving full reimbursement. Attempting 4–5 papers when only 2 are genuinely prepared risks paying fees on 2–3 failed papers with no reimbursement. From a cost perspective: register for the papers you will pass, not the maximum the exam allows. Check your bank’s HR policy on CAIIB fee reimbursement — some banks reimburse even for failures after the first attempt.