THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2015

JAIIB / CAIIB - Long Way from where we Began..!!

Hello Readers,

Many banks are announcing Joining Schedule these days and all those who still haven't, will
announce in next few weeks (hopefully). Well, the studies will not just end here. There is still a
long way to go, ladders to climb, stars to touch. 

Being young and wild, one should try to achieve as much success as he/she can. Later on, life
starts taking toll on you - marriage, family, in-laws, children. Priorities changes. So, its wise to
keep going as long as you can. 

Thereby, this post is for all who want to AIM HIGH, FLY HIGH.

This post is for the following people - 

Working as PO/ Clerk
Selected as PO/Clerk
Aspiring Candidates

Well, technically, for everybody on BA because BA is all about Banking!!

Note - All those who are here for "stupid chats", please make way  :P

Let's start from the basic!!!

What is IIBF?
Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) is a body of banks and financial institutions and
professionals in banking and finance industry in India, was established on 30th April, 1928, at
the initiative of few eminent bankers, businessmen and industrialists of India.

The mission of the Institute is to develop professionally qualified and competent bankers and
finance professionals primarily through a process of education, training, examination,
consultancy / counselling and continuing professional development programmes.

Objective of IIBF :
To facilitate study of theory and practice of banking and finance. X
To test and certify attainment of competence in the profession of banking and
finance.
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To promote continuous professional development.
To promote and undertake research relating to operations, products, instruments,
processes etc. in banking and finance and to encourage innovation and creativity
among finance professionals so that they could face competition and succeed. 

The Institute conducts following Examinations :

A. For Members

1. Associate Examination : JAIIB / CAIIB

2. Certificate Examination in Banking Oriented Paper in Hindi (BOPH)

B. For Non – Members :

1. Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBF)

2. Certificate Examination for DSA / DMA

C. For Members / Non – Members :

1. Diploma in Treasury, Investment and Risk Management (DTIRM)

2. Diploma in Banking Technology (DBT)
3. Diploma in International Banking and Finance (DIBF)
4. Post Graduate Diploma in Financial Advising (PG

Among all the courses offered by IIBF mentioned above, our area of Interest is JAIIB/CAIIB 

What is JAIIB?
Acronym for Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. 
This is an associate examination held by the Indian Institute of Banking and
Finance (IIBF). 
The JAIIB exam is only applicable to the ordinary members of the Institute. 
The aspiring candidates must have completed 10th examination or its equivalent
from a recognized institute. 

What is CAIIB?
Acronym for Certified Association of the Indian Institute of Bankers
CAIIB aims at providing advanced knowledge necessary for better decision making
 CAIIB aims at providing advanced knowledge necessary for better decision making
covering risk, financial and general bank management.
The CAIIB exam is only applicable to the ordinary members of the Institute. 
A candidate applying for CAIIB must have completed JAIIB of the Associate
examination under old syllabus.

Why JAIIB/CAIIB
After clearing these exams you will be entitled to two increments.
Besides increments they help in getting good dept allocation such as
Forex,Treasury,Corporate loans etc.
Helps in getting promotions.
Can get good position and higher salary in private sector bank.
The candidates can download the application form from the official website of IIBF.
They can also collect the form from the concerned Zonal Offices of the Institute.
The candidates are also required to remit the exam fee along with the completed
application in the respective Zonal Office.

What is the syllabus?

As mentioned on the IIBF website, "Keeping in view the professional nature of examinations, all
matters falling within the realm of the subject concerned will have to be studied by the
candidate as questions can be asked on all relevant matters under the subject. Candidates
appearing for the Associate Examination should particularly prepare themselves for answering
questions that may be asked on the latest developments taking place under the various
subjects of the said examination although those topics may not have been specifically included
in the syllabus. The Institute also reserves to itself the right to vary the syllabus / rules /fee
structure from time to time. Any alterations made will be notified from time to time."

Well, its a serious post, so I have to keep the things little technical :P

What are the subjects?

JAIIB -

1. Principles of Banking 
2. Accounting and Finance for Bankers
3. Legal aspects of Banking

CAIIB -
1. Risk Management 
2. Financial Management
3. General Bank Management
What is the pattern of the exam?
Questions for the JAIIB / CAIIB Examination will be asked calling for :
Knowledge testing
Conceptual grasp
Analytical / logical exposition
Problem solving
Case analysis
Further, questions based on current developments in banking and finance may be
asked.
Candidates are advised to refer to financial news papers/periodicals including ‘‘IIB
VISION’’ and ‘‘Bank Quest’’ published by the Institute.
JAIIB - 
1. The JAIIB Examination will be of fully objective type (multiple choice) questions. Case study
based questions may be asked.
2. About 120 questions per subject will be asked for the duration of two hours. The Institute
may, however, vary the number of questions to be asked for a subject.
3. Each question paper will carry 100 marks.

CAIIB -
The CAIIB Examination will be of fully objective type (multiple choice) questions. Case study
based questions may be asked.
2. About 90 questions per subject will be asked for the duration of two hours. The Institute
may, however, vary the number of questions to be asked for a subject.
3. Each question paper will carry 100 marks

When these exams take place?

JAIIB/CAIIB examination will be conducted normally twice a year in the months of May / June
and November / December.

JAIIB - 
Examination will be held under online and offline mode. 
Online examination will be held where necessary infrastructure facilities are
available on three consecutive Sundays (one paper on each Sunday).
Examination under offline mode will be conducted on two consecutive Sundays
(two papers on first Sunday and one paper on second Sunday).
CAIIB -

Examination will be conducted under offline mode only on two consecutive

Sundays (two papers on first Sunday and one paper on second Sunday).
What is the time limit to clear the exam?
 Candidates will be required to pass the examination (JAIIB/CAIIB) within a time
limit of 2 years (i.e. 4 consecutive attempts). 
Candidates not able to pass JAIIB/CAIIB Examination within stipulated time period
of two years are required to re-enroll themselves afresh by submitting a fresh
Examination Application Form. 
Is this exam free?

No, nothing is free in this world, my friend :P

JAIIB - Rs. 2,697

CAIIB - Rs. 3,034
What is the Passing Criteria?
Candidate securing atleast 45 marks in each subject with an aggregate of 50% marks in all
subjects of JAIIB / CAIIB in a single attempt would also be declared as having completed
JAIIB/ CAIIB Examination as the case may be. This benefit will not be available to canditates
availing the facility of credit transfer as they would not be passing the examination in single
attempt.

How should I study?

The Institute has developed a courseware to cover the syllabus. Candidates are
advised to make full use of the courseware and also the updates put on the IIBF
website from time to time. 
However, as banking and finance fields are dynamic, rules and regulations witness
rapid changes. Hence, candidates should keep themselves updated on latest
developments by going through Master Circulars issued by RBI, visiting the
websites of organizations like RBI, SEBI, BIS etc.

That's it. It's everything that you guys need to know about JAIIB/CAIIB. Well, there are few
things more, for which we are providing few officials here. 

Click here to View the Official Notifications - 

IIBF
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a year ago

Ayushi mam! One small request! You've given us 30 days plan for SBI pre.. It would be great if you
can dedicate one quiz post daily on the same topic for the next 30 days accordingly..

Today is 2nd day.. so quiz on HCF & LCM/ Surds & Indices.. Missing Series.. Adjectives.. like that at
the end of the day.. and so on for next 30 days :)
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jaitha lal > ⓓⓗⓔⓔⓡⓐⓙ

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Apna nara aur dikhao aur dikhao

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a year ago
lol.. but 100 questions is too much yaar :P
we've STs for that only :P :)
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UDTA SBI > Guest
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5 months ago

kaisi ho mastani...aaaj kal nahi aati

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UDTA SBI > Guest

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4 months ago
:O :O kyuuuu ki hua
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a year ago

lol.. all the very best for that then :D :P

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:) :)
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alchemist ! :D > ⓓⓗⓔⓔⓡⓐⓙ

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a year ago
dheero bhai ambani g dikhayi de rhe muje O_O ....great idea !!!:)
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:P :P :)
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such an old comment.. u saw now? :P

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a year ago
hehe... its ok.. mam replied and she said its not possible but will try to do it :) and yest we got
quants from previous papers like that only :)
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Sahi bola dheeraj bhai
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Yes u r right
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