IIBF Certificate in Operational Risk Management Exam Schedule 2026

RM 17 June 2026 · 6 min read

Iibf certificate operational risk — this guide gives you the latest 2026 information, key dates, eligibility, fees and study tips for the Risk Management exam.

The Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) has introduced a new Certificate Course on Operational Risk Management. This certification addresses the evolving regulatory and operational requirements of banking institutions in managing non-financial risks including operational, technological, compliance, and third-party risks.

Key Dates

Registration Opens: 01 April 2026
Examination Period: From July 2026 onwards
Examination Mode: Center-based (In-person)
Examination Frequency: Half-yearly basis (subject to change based on banking industry requirements)

Eligibility

Members and Non-Members of IIBF
Candidates must have passed 12th standard examination or equivalent

Examination Details

Subject: Operational Risk Management
Passing Score: Minimum 50 out of 100 marks
Examination Centers: Will be available at locations with minimum 20 or more registered candidates
Admit Letters: Available 10-15 days prior to examination date on IIBF website

Fees

For Members: Rs. 1,100/- (first attempt and subsequent attempts)
For Non-Members: Rs. 1,600/- (first attempt and subsequent attempts)
Additional charges: Convenience charges and applicable taxes
Early Registration (First week): Regular examination fee applies
Late Registration (Second week onwards): Regular fee plus Rs. 100/- surcharge
Very Late Registration (Third week onwards): Regular fee plus Rs. 200/- surcharge

Important Notes

Candidates must register for every examination attempt separately
The Certificate in Operational Risk Management is offered in center-based mode, distinct from remote proctored certificate courses
Study materials and courseware are available to support preparation

How to Apply

Visit the official IIBF website at www.iibf.org.in
Navigate to the Certificate in Operational Risk Management examination section
Complete online registration during the specified registration period
Pay examination fees through the online portal
Download admit letters 10-15 days before the examination

Sources

For more on iibf certificate operational risk, see the official IIBF circulars and our chapter-wise free notes on iibf.store.

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IIBF Certificate in Operational Risk Management Exam Schedule 2026

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Aspirants often ask whether the iibf certificate operational risk question paper is bilingual; yes. Every objective paper on IIBF carries Hindi alongside English so candidates can pick the language they read fastest in. Use this freedom to your advantage — switch to the language you naturally think in when a question is ambiguous.

Another common worry is negative marking. As of 2026, objective papers carry no negative marks, so attempt every question and use elimination on the ones you are unsure about. The case-study section rewards conceptual clarity over rote learning, so spend the first week building first-principles intuition before diving into mock tests.

Coaches who clear IIBF exams in one attempt share the same pattern — split your day into two 90-minute deep-work blocks separated by a brisk walk and a short 10-minute spaced-repetition review. The brain consolidates banking definitions when you sleep on them. Which is why we keep all our notes downloadable as PDFs so you can revise the night before.

Finally, remember that scores under 50 percent are usually a sign of weak time management, not weak knowledge. Use the in-built timer on every mock test on iibf.store. And aim to finish 90 questions in 65 minutes so you have time to mark for review. Once that timing is automatic, accuracy climbs on its own.

For deeper background, read the official notification on iibf.org.in, then come back here for our chapter-wise study plan, mock tests and matching games. We update this guide weekly, so bookmark it.

Iibf certificate operational risk aspirants benefit most from spaced practice — three short sessions a day beat one long marathon every time.

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