What is JAIIB?
JAIIB’s full form is Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers. It is an associate examination (flagship course) conducted by the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance (IIBF). This certification is highly valued in the banking sector and widely recognized as a benchmark for knowledge and skills.
JAIIB 2024 Notification
IIBF has announced the official schedule for the JAIIB 2024 exam. This schedule includes complete JAIIB exam information including exam dates, eligibility, subjects, pattern, syllabus, and more, which we have explained below.
JAIIB 2024 Important Dates
IIBF conducts the JAIIB exam twice a year. The first time is in May and the second is in October. Below are the important dates of the JAIIB October 2024 exam.
JAIIB October 2024 Session
Below are the important dates for the October session of the JAIIB 2024 exam:
JAIIB 2024 Important Dates October Session | |
Event | Important Dates |
Online Registration Start | 1 August 2024 |
Online Registration Last Date | 26 August 2024 |
JAIIB 2024 Exam Dates | 20 October 2024 to 09 November 2024 |
Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE&IFS) | 20 October 2024 |
Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) | 26 October 2024 |
Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) | 27 October 2024 |
Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) | 9 November 2024 |
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Get complete information on JAIIB exam dates of JAIIB online registration.
Now, let’s understand the rules and regulations of the IIBF JAIIB exam.
JAIIB 2024 Eligibility
Here are the eligibility criteria for the JAIIB 2024 exam:
- The JAIIB exam is open to anyone working in the banking or finance sector whose employer is an institutional member of the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance.
- Candidates must have passed the 12th standard examination in any discipline or equivalent.
To get complete details on eligiblity, read this article on JAIIB eligibility.
Difference Between JAIIB and CAIIB
IIBF conducts both JAIIB and CAIIB exams. JAIIB is an entry-level certification, and CAIIB is an advanced-level certification.
JAIIB is open to anyone working in the banking and finance sector who is a member of IIBF, where CAIIB requires JAIIB certification and membership in IIBF.
Difference Between JAIIB and DBF
IIBF conducts both JAIIB and Diploma in Banking and Finance (DBF) exams. JAIIB is open to anyone working in the banking and finance sector who is a member of IIBF.
On the other hand, DBF is open to everyone, including non-bankers. The DBF diploma is equivalent to the JAIIB certification if you join the bank.
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Number of Attempts Allowed for JAIIB Exam
Here are the JAIIB 2024 exam attempt and time limit details:
- A candidate gets 5 attempts to clear the JAIIB exam within 3 years. These 5 attempts need not be consecutive.
- If candidates cannot pass the examination within 3 years or 5 attempts, whichever is earlier, they will be required to re-enroll themselves afresh. Such candidates will not be granted credit/s for earlier passed subject/s, if any.
Subjects in JAIIB Exam
The JAIIB exam consists of 4 subjects:
- Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE IFS)
- Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB)
- Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM)
- Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM)
Language of JAIIB Exam
The JAIIB exam offers the flexibility to choose between Hindi or English during the registration process.
Pattern of JAIIB Exam
Here’s an overview of the JAIIB exam pattern:
Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration |
Paper 1 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE and IFS) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Paper 2 Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Paper 3 Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
Paper 4 Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) | 100 | 100 | 2 hours |
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Additional Details of the JAIIB Exam
- The JAIIB exam is held online, where multiple-choice questions are asked.
- Each paper carries 100 marks, and there is no negative marking for wrong answers.
- Each paper is held on a different date, and lasts 2 hours.
- The cut-off for each paper is 50%, i.e., 50 marks out of 100.
- There are 50 questions of 0.5 marks, 25 of 1 mark, and 25 of 2 marks.
JAIIB Passing Criteria
Candidates must meet the qualifying criteria below to clear the JAIIB examination:
- The minimum marks required to pass in each subject is 50 out of 100.
- However, if you score at least 45 marks in each subject with an aggregate of 50% marks in all subjects in a SINGLE attempt, you are considered JAIIB qualified.
- You are allowed to retain credits for the subject/s you have passed in an attempt till the expiry of the time allotted for passing the examination.
Class of Pass Criteria for the JAIIB Exam
Here is the class of pass criteria for the JAIIB exam:
- First Class
60% or more marks in aggregate and pass in all the subjects in the FIRST PHYSICAL ATTEMPT.
- First Class with Distinction
70% or more marks in aggregate and 60% or more marks in each subject in the FIRST PHYSICAL ATTEMPT.
For more details, see this article on JAIIB exam pattern.
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JAIIB Syllabus
The JAIIB syllabus consists of 4 papers, each further divided into 4 modules. The overview of the JAIIB syllabus is given below:
Paper | Module | Syllabus |
Paper 1 Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE&IFS) | Module A | Indian Economic Architecture |
Module B | Economic Concept Related to Banking | |
Module C | Indian Financial Architecture | |
Module D | Financial Products and Services | |
Paper 2 Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) | Module A | General Banking Operations |
Module B | Functions of Banks | |
Module C | Banking Technology | |
Module D | Ethics in Bank and Financial Institutions | |
Paper 3 Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) | Module A | Accounting Principles and Processes |
Module B | Financial Statement and Core Banking Systems | |
Module C | Financial Management | |
Module D | Taxation and Fundamental of Costing | |
Paper 4 Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) | Module A | Retail Banking |
Module B | Retail Products and Recovery | |
Module C | Support Services – Marketing of Banking Services/Products | |
Module D | Wealth Management |
Read the JAIIB Syllabus article for detailed syllabus of AFM, PPB, RBWM and IE IFS papers.
JAIIB Previous Years Questions
Here are the PYQs of the JAIIB exams with links to download in PDF format for free.
JAIIB 2023 PYQs with Answers | |
Component-Wise JAIIB PYQs | Download Link |
Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE&IFS) | Download as PDF |
Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) | |
Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) | |
Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) |
Read the JAIIB PYQs article to download the JAIIB previous year papers and get a list of the most important topics for AFM, PPB, RBWM and IE & IFS.
Analysis of JAIIB 2024 June Session
Here is the analysis of the JAIIB June 2024 exam.
JAIIB IE&IFS June 2024 Analysis
- The difficulty level of the JAIIB IE&IFS June 2024 paper was moderate to difficult.
- The paper was lengthy, as statement-based questions and a few numerical questions were asked, which took time to solve.
- There were also conceptual and odd-one-out types of questions.
- The maximum questions were asked from Module D.
JAIIB PPB June 2024 Analysis
- The overall JAIIB PPB June 2024 paper was of moderate level.
- Maximum number of questions could be easily solved by using the option elimination method.
- Majority of the questions were asked from Modules A and B.
JAIIB AFM June 2024 Analysis
- The difficulty level of the JAIIB AFM June 2024 paper was moderate.
- Fewer numericals were asked as compared to the previous years.
- Lots of conceptual questions were asked from Modules A and D.
JAIIB RBWM June 2024 Analysis
- The difficulty level of the JAIIB RBWM June 2024 paper was moderate.
- Factual questions required a strong understanding of key concepts to answer.
- There were some conceptual questions, which were easy to solve.
- The maximum questions were asked from Module B.
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JAIIB Preparation Strategy
We understand the challenge of balancing work and studies, especially for bankers like you. This 100-day preparation strategy for the JAIIB exam is designed for busy professionals like you.
JAIIB Preparation Strategy | ||
Subjects | ||
Days | Morning Shift (6 AM to 7:30 AM) | Evening Shift (9:30 PM to 11 PM) |
Day 1 to Day 35 | IE & IFS | RBWM |
Day 36 to Day 40 | IE & IFS | PPB |
Day 41 to Day 80 | AFM | PPB |
Day 81 to Day 90 | Revision of PPB | Revision of AFM |
Day 91 to Day 100 | Revision of IE & IFS | Revision of RBWM |
Note: The above table is just a general JAIIB preparation strategy. You need to customize it according to your strengths and weaknesses.
Read this article for complete JAIIB preparation strategy including important topics, modules and study plan.
Best Books for JAIIB Preparation
Here are the best books to prepare for the JAIIB exam:
Indian Economy and Indian Financial System (IE&IFS) Recommended Books | ||
Books | Author | Publisher |
NCERT Economy Books for Class XI & XII | NCERT | NCERT |
Indian Economy & Indian Financial System | IIBF | Macmillan |
Principles and Practices of Banking (PPB) Recommended Books | ||
Book | Author | Publisher |
Principles & Practices of Banking | IIBF | Macmillan |
Accounting & Financial Management for Bankers (AFM) Recommended Books | ||
Book | Author | Publisher |
Class XI – Financial Accounting Part 1 | NCERT | NCERT |
Class XI – Financial Accounting Part 2 | NCERT | NCERT |
Class XII – Company Accounts & Analysis of Financial Statements | NCERT | NCERT |
Accounting & Financial Management For Bankers | IIBF | Macmillan |
Retail Banking and Wealth Management (RBWM) Recommended Books | ||
Book | Author | Publisher |
Retail Banking & Wealth Management | IIBF | Macmillan |
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Increment After Clearing JAIIB
After clearing the JAIIB exam, there will be an increment in your salary.
- As a clerk, you are eligible to receive 1 increment after clearing the JAIIB exam.
- As an officer, you are eligible to receive 1 increment after clearing the JAIIB exam.
Besides this, you’ll also receive various benefits.
Benefits of Clearing JAIIB
You’ll get the following benefits after gaining the JAIIB certification:
- Allowance Increment
- Eligible for Promotion
- Increase in Pension Corpus
- Eligible for CAIIB
- Enhanced Knowledge and Skills
For all details on financial and other benefits upon qualifying JAIIB, read this article.
JAIIB Registration Procedure
Regular members can apply at http://www.iibf.org.in/ from 1 August 2024 for the October session. Candidates are advised to complete the online JAIIB exam registration as early as possible and not keep it until the last date.
How to Apply Online for the JAIIB 2024 Exam
Here are the steps to apply online for the JAIIB Exam 2024:
Step 1
Visit the official website of the Indian Institute of Banking and Finance, i.e., http://www.iibf.org.in.
Step 2
On the official website’s home page, click the “Examination/Courses” option on the screen.
Step 3
A list of various options will appear on your screen after clicking. Under this list, select “Flagship Courses”.
Step 4
Click the “JAIIB (Junior Associate Of IIB&F)” option. A new page will open where you can proceed with the JAIIB online application.
Step 5
Fill out your complete particulars in the online JAIIB exam application form, such as educational details, contact, exam centre, and other personal details. Upload scanned images of your photograph and signature.
Step 6
In the last step, candidates must pay the required application fee. The details for the application fee are given below.
Get all details of JAIIB online registration procedure here.
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JAIIB 2024 Application Fee
The application fee to register for the JAIIB 2024 exam is given below. Candidates can pay this online with a debit card, credit card, net banking, UPI, Wallet, etc. The exam fee varies as per the number of attempts:
Attempts | Normal Examination Fee |
1st Attempt Fee | ₹ 4000/- |
2nd Attempt Fee | ₹ 1300/- |
3rd Attempt Fee | ₹ 1300/- |
4th Attempt Fee | ₹ 1300/- |
5th Attempt Fee | ₹ 1300/- |
Important Note: There is an additional fee, which varies depending on the week you complete your JAIIB registration.
- 1st Week of Registration: You need to pay only the normal examination fee (as mentioned above) based on your attempt.
- 2nd Week of Registration: You need to pay the normal examination fee + ₹ 100.
- 3rd Week of Registration: You need to pay the normal examination fee + ₹ 200.
JAIIB 2024 Exam Centres
The JAIIB 2024 exam will be held at multiple centers across India and one center in Dubai.
Click on the link, for a detailed list of the JAIIB 2024 Exam Centres.
JAIIB Admit Card 2024
The JAIIB 2024 admit card is expected to be available approximately a week before the exam date. You can download your admit card by visiting the official IIBF website. You should download your admit card and secure its printed copy before the exam date.
Follow these steps to download your admit card:
- Go to the official website of IIBF.
- Select the “Examination/Courses” section from the menu on the left.
- Now select “Admit Letters” from the drop-down list.
- Select <Month/Year> JAIIB admit card.
- Enter the password and JAIIB membership credential.
- The screen will display the JAIIB exam 2024 admit card.
- Check the information, download the admission card, and print it for your records.
Read JAIIB admit card article for complete details to download admit card from IIBF website.
JAIIB Result 2024
IIBF releases the list of successful candidates who qualify the JAIIB exam. This announcement is made on their official website following the completion of the examination process. The results for each paper are displayed individually on the website, simplifying the process for candidates to find their roll numbers.
Follow these steps to check your result:
- Go to the IIBF’s official website and select “Examinations/Courses.”
- Click the “Result for JAIIB Examination” link after selecting results/consolidated marksheet.
- Click “Submit” after entering your password and registration/membership ID.
- Download your results for future reference.
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JAIIB Scorecard 2024
Candidates get their marks on the screen after completing each paper; however, the JAIIB exam scorecard takes around 45 days from the conclusion of the examination. The JAIIB exam scorecard provides a detailed record of a candidate’s performance in the exam. It typically includes the following information:
- Candidate Information
- Marks
- Passing Status
- Date and Signature
Read JAIIB scorecard article to get complete information on how to download JAIIB scorecard from IIBF website.
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JAIIB Certificate 2024
A digitally signed JAIIB certificate is issued to the candidates who have enrolled and passed the examination. The certificate is emailed to the candidate’s registered email within 3 weeks from the result’s declaration date. The certificate includes details such as:
- Candidate’s name
- Candidate’s signature
- Registration number
- Name of the exam cleared
- Pass class
- Date of successful completion
Read JAIIB certificate article to get complete details.
Conclusion
In this article, we discussed the complete details of the JAIIB exam, such as exam dates, registration, subjects, pattern, eligibility, fees, syllabus, and more. Understanding the above-mentioned exam details can help you prepare your strategy accordingly. Qualifying the JAIIB exam not only validates a professional’s expertise but also opens doors to career advancements within the banking industry.