CAIIB HRM Syllabus 2025, Check HRM Detailed Syllabus and Pattern

CAIIB HRM Syllabus 2025

The CAIIB Human Resource Management (HRM) syllabus 2025 has been specially curated for banking professionals who want to strengthen their knowledge and skills in managing people at the workplace. This paper focuses on key HR functions such as recruitment, training, performance management, employee engagement, and organizational behavior in banks.

Understanding this syllabus helps candidates to improve their managerial and leadership skills, making them better equipped to handle human resource challenges in banking organizations. In this blog, we have provided the CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM exam pattern and module-wise detailed syllabus.

CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus

As per the IIBF, the CAIIB exam syllabus consists of 4 compulsory papers and one elective paper, which professionals can select according to their choice. There are a total of 5 elective papers, among which Elective Paper 2 is Human Resource Management (HRM).

CAIIB Human Resource Mangement Exam Pattern

The CAIIB elective paper consists of 100 questions, for a total of 100 marks, with no negative marking for incorrect answers, or answers that were not being attempted. The details CAIIB exam pattern are as follows:

Subject	No. of Questions	Total Marks	Duration
CAIIB Elective Paper 2 Human Resource Mangement (HRM)	100	100	2 hours

Also: Check out the detailed CAIIB Syllabus 2025

CAIIB Elective Paper HRM Syllabus Details

The CAIIB Paper 2 elective paper, HRM, consists of 5 modules, from which 100 questions will be asked in the CAIIB Elective paper. The module-wise details are as follows:

1. Module A: Human Resource Management
2. Module B: Building an HR Strategy
3. Module C: Motivation, Training and Skill Development
4. Module D: Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
5. Module E: Emerging Scenario in HRM

CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus – Human Resource Management

The details of the HRM Elective Paper 2 syllabus are as follows:

Topics	Subtopics
Fundamentals of HRM	• Fundamentals of HRM • New Insights into HR Management • Ethics in Human Resource Management (HRM)
Organisational Behaviour	• Behavioural Dynamics in Organisations • The Person – Job Fit • Group Dynamics • Leadership and Team Effectiveness • Some Contemporary Approaches to Leadership • Transformational Leadership • Human Resource Implications of Benchmarking • Quality Initiatives in Organisations • ‘Quality Circle’: A HR Strategy to Quality Improvement • ‘Six Sigma’: A Model for Improving Business Processes • Positive Attitude: The Core Behavioural Capital of Organisations • Stress Management • Business Etiquettes
Organisational Change	• Change and Development • Change Agent • Managing Change • John P Kotter’s Eight Steps to Successful Change • ‘Responsibility Charting’
HRM in Indian Banks	• Traditional Role of HRM in Indian Banks • Expectations from HR Department • Changing Profile of HRM in Banks • Major HRM Challenges Facing Banks • Core Banking and People Challenges
Knowledge Management	• Concept of Knowledge Management (KM) • Significant Features of Knowledge Management • Knowledge Management in Banks • IT & Database Management

CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus – Building an HR Strategy

The details of the Module 2 Building an HR Strategy are as follows:

Topics	Subtopics
HR as a Strategic Player	• HR as a Strategic Player & Strategic HRM • HR Strategy Formulation and Implementation • Need for a Distinctive HR Strategy • Creating Business Value Through HR Strategy • ‘Factor Analysis’ in HRM • Connecting ‘Strategy’ to Organisations • Strategy Execution • Aligning HR System with Decision Framework
CEO and his/her Team	• Roles and Responsibilities of CEO • CEO and Talent Management • Executive and Line Managers • Succession Planning • ‘Job Family’: An Integrated Model for Sustained Succession Planning & Talent Management • Human Resource Audit
Communication	• Organisational Communication • Types of Communication • Barriers to Effective Communication • Steps for Effective Communication • HR and Communication
HR Functions	• Human Resource Planning (HRP) • Recruitment and Selection • Impact of Technology on Critical HR Functions • ‘Social Media Policy’ for Organisations: Need and Contents thereof • Compensation • Incentive Based Compensation • Attrition/Turnover Management • Employee Risk Assessment Systems in Banks
Performance Management	• Performance Management System (PMS) • Performance Appraisal System • 360-Degree Appraisal • Competency Mapping • Key Result Areas (KRAs)

CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus – Motivation, Training and Skill Development

The details of the Module 3 Motivation, Training and Skill Development are as follows:

Topics	Subtopics
The Learning Process	• Human Implications of Organisations • The Learning Theory • The Learning Process • Employee Behaviour
Employee Motivation	• Types of Motivation • Motivational Theories • Employee Attitude Development • Practical Applications of Motivation • Job Enrichment • Job Enlargement • Job Rotation • Job Satisfaction
Employee Development	• Basic Objectives of Training • Training & Development: Its Need • Concepts and Differences of Training, Development, and Learning • Training Need: Methods for Identification of Training Needs • Role and Impact of Training • Changing Face of Banking in India • Future of Bank Education in India
Training Methodology	• Subject Matter of Training: Learning Organisations • Training Methodology • Current Trends in Training • Types of Training • Benefits of Training • Training & Career Development • Soft Skills Training • Challenges in Training in Banks • Training Infrastructure in Banks • Talent Management • Creative Talents & Dynamic Leadership: A Winning Combination • Strategies to Hone Leadership Skills • Training for the New Generation • ROI on Training • Measuring the Success of Training • Best Practices in Training to Help Organisations

CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus – Personnel Management and Industrial Relations

The details of the CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus for module 4 are as follows:

Topics	Subtopics
Industrial Relations (Part A)	• Personnel Function • Legal Aspects of Personnel Function • Legislation on Working Conditions • Industrial Relations Code 2020 • Legislation on Wages • Legislation on Social Security • Legislation on Employment and Training • The Changing Scenario
Industrial Relations (Part B)	• Historical Background of Trade Union Movement • Trade Unions in Banks• Industrial Relations • Collective Bargaining
Employee Discipline (Grievance Redressal and Discipline)	• Grievance: Concept and Definition • Causes & Effects of Grievance • Grievance Redressal Mechanism • Conflict Management • Management Dilemma
Workers’ Participation in Management (WPM)	• Participation: Concept & Definition, Types • Methods of Participation • Indian Banking Experience on WPM
Employee Discipline (Discipline Management)	• Discipline at Workplace • Discipline Management • Disciplinary Rules in Banks • Domestic Enquiry • Frauds in Banks • Risk Attached to Delegation of Financial Powers • Need for Vigilance Department in Banks • Diversity and Gender Issues • Dealing with Sexual Harassment Cases • POSH Act 2013 (Prevention, Prohibition, and Redressal)

CAIIB Elective Paper 2 HRM Syllabus – Emerging Scenario in HRM

The details of the HRM module 5 are as follows:

Topics	Subtopics
Contemporary Practices in Employee Engagement	• Concept and Definition of Employee Engagement • Features and Characteristics of Employee Engagement • Drivers of Employee Engagement • Creative Strategies for Engaging Gen Y Employees • Contemporary Employee Engagement Strategies • Work From Home (WFH) and Hybrid Models • U-Work & Open2u: New Employment Models • Legal Framework in India for New Work Models
Organisational Culture & Creativity	• Definition and Characteristics of Individual and Organisational Culture • Individual Creativity vs Organisational Creativity • Distinction between Creativity & Innovation • Impact of Culture on Creativity and Vice-Versa • Qualities of a Creative Leader/Manager • Strategies to Create Ethical Organisational Culture
Corporate Sustainability & Green HRM	• Concept of Corporate Sustainability • Evolution from Strategic HRM to Sustainable HRM • Forms of Sustainable HRM • Green HRM: Environmental Approach • Green HRM Practices in Banking Industry • Future Prospects
HR Analytics, HR Entrepreneurship & AI-Based HR Solutions	• HR Analytics: Concept and Understanding • HR Metrics vs HR Analytics • Advantages and Disadvantages of HR Analytics • HR Entrepreneurship: Future Buzzword • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Role of AI in HR Functions
Leading in VUCA & BANI Scenarios	• Crisis: Concept, Definition, Features, and Sources • Crisis Management: Concept, Features, Need • Four Levels of Uncertainty: Strategies to Manage • VUCA: Gravity-Driven Approach • BANI Approach in Crisis Management • Models of Crisis Management Process • Role of HR, Leadership, and Employees in Crisis Management
Business Ethics, Corporate Governance & CSR	• Business Ethics: Importance and Areas • Theories of Business Ethics • Characteristics of Ethical Organisations • Corporate Governance: Best Practices and Ethical Issues • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): Concept, Models, and Indian Experience

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