This exam is aimed to check the knowledge inputs and skills set to BCs/BFs. Therefore it is designed to provide basic knowledge in banking operations through MCQs and help the BCs/BFs in developing an overall understanding of the pattern of the online exam and to pass it.

RBI has designated IIBF as the sole certifying agency for the SCBs (including RRBs), SFBs and the Payments Banks. For obtaining the certificate, a candidate should:

1. Register with the training Institute and undergo 28 hours of training for the Basic 

Certification and 42 hours of training for the Advanced certification, as the case may 

be; 

2. After successful completion of the training, apply for the Basic/Advanced certification 

Examination of the Institute; 

3. Appear and pass the Examination; 

There will be two distinct certifications as under: 

• Basic certification: This certification is to be undertaken by the BC Agents who handle only 

basic transactions like payment transactions, cash-in cash-out, remittances, etc.

• Advanced certification: This certification is to be undertaken by BC Agents who will be acting 

as full-fledged BC’s covering all the activities as prescribed by the regulator.

MEDIUM OF EXAMINATION:

Examination will be conducted in English, Hindi and other vernacular languages viz., Marathi, 

Malayalam, Gujarati, Kannada, Oriya, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and Assamese (In our Platform you will get only English & Hindi languages mediums). The examination will be conducted in bilingual mode.

PERIODICITY AND EXAMINATION CENTRES:

Under Model I: The schedule of the examination may be decided by the banks in consultation 

with IIBF.

Under Model II: The examination will be held at mutually agreed dates and time for each of the 

centres identified by IIBF.

Under Model III: The examination will be held as per the schedule devised by IIBF. The details 

will be placed on the Institute’s website.

Candidates can enroll directly from IIBF website during the specified period of registration.

OR, 

Candidates may visit nearest CSC centre and apply for the BC/BF exams scheduled from Monday 

to Friday except for public holidays.