How to Register for the CISI GSO Exam in 2026: Fees, Booking & Step-by-Step Guide

Registering for the CISI Global Securities Operations (GSO) exam is straightforward once you know the steps and the costs involved. This guide walks you through the whole process, from creating your CISI account to booking your exam slot.

Where Do You Register?

You register for the GSO exam directly through the CISI website. CISI is the awarding body, so you book the exam with them rather than through a third party.

Step-by-Step Registration

Step 1: Create Your CISI Account

Go to the CISI website and set up an account (your MyCISI login). You will use this to register, book your exam, and later access your results.

Step 2: Pay the Qualification Registration Fee (First Time Only)

If GSO is your first CISI qualification, you pay a one-off Qualification Registration Fee of £68. This is a single payment when you register your first qualification with CISI — you will not pay it again for future CISI exams.

Step 3: Register for the GSO Exam and Pay the Exam Fee

Select Global Securities Operations and pay the exam fee. For international candidates in 2026, the first sitting is £275, and a resit (if needed) is £155.

Step 4: Receive Your Workbook

The official CISI workbook is included in your exam fee. When you book, CISI provides the most up-to-date workbook for the subject, so every candidate prepares from the same definitive study material. There is no separate workbook charge for international candidates.

Step 5: Choose Your Test Centre and Slot

The GSO exam is delivered by computer-based testing (CBT), and CISI operates a worldwide network of test centres. Choose a convenient venue and book your slot. Confirm any additional delivery options with CISI when you book.

How Much Does the CISI GSO Exam Cost in Total?

Here is what an international candidate can expect to pay in 2026:

For a first-time candidate, that is roughly £68 + £275 ≈ £343 all-in, with the workbook already included. If you have taken a CISI exam before, you skip the £68 registration fee.

Note: CISI sets its fees in GBP and updates them periodically. Always confirm the current pricing on the CISI website before you book.

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When Do You Get Your Results?

For the computer-based MCQ exam, results are available online within 24 working hours and can be accessed through your MyCISI account.

After You Register: Start Preparing

Registering is the easy part. GSO has a favourable 60% pass rate, but the 70% pass mark and technical content still require preparation. As soon as you have booked, start practising:

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Your Next Steps

1. Plan your study — Read our complete guide to passing the CISI GSO exam
2. Know the format — Review the GSO passing score and exam format
3. Understand the challenge — See whether the GSO exam is difficult
4. Practise — Try our free CISI GSO mock questions and compare the best GSO study materials

Once you are registered, the clock is ticking — put a study plan in place and start practising straight away.