IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO)

Complete exam information, pattern, eligibility, job profile & important links β€” in one place.

Post
Agricultural Field Officer (Scale I)
Vacancies
Approx. 500-700 (varies yearly)
Conducting Body
IBPS
Age Limit
20–30 years

πŸ“Œ Introduction

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is the principal organization responsible for recruiting candidates for various banking jobs. Every year, it conducts online exams to select candidates for the Specialist Officer (SO) posts in different fields. These roles include Agriculture Field Officer, IT Officer, Marketing Officer, Law Officer, Rajbhasha Adhikari, and HR/Personnel Officer. The AFO is a specialized position under the IBPS framework, responsible for agricultural credit management and supporting rural financing.

βœ… Eligibility Criteria

Age Limit: 20–30 years (age relaxations apply as per government norms).

Educational Qualification: 4-year Graduation Degree in any of the following disciplines:

Agriculture Horticulture Animal Husbandry Veterinary Science Dairy Science / Technology Fishery Science / Pisciculture Agri. Marketing & Cooperation Co-operation & Banking Agro-Forestry / Forestry Agricultural Biotechnology Food Science / Technology Agriculture Business Management Agricultural Engineering Sericulture

πŸ’Ό Job Profile

  • Promoting agriculture-related loan products
  • Conducting field visits to assess agricultural projects
  • Preparing credit proposals and recovery plans
  • Ensuring compliance with government schemes

πŸ’° Salary & Fees

Salary Details:
β€’ Basic Pay: Rs. 36,000 – Rs. 38,000
β€’ Gross Monthly Salary: Approx. Rs. 52,000 – Rs. 55,000 (varies by location/allowances)


Application Fee:
β€’ General/OBC: Rs. 850
β€’ SC/ST/PWD: Rs. 175

πŸš€ Preparation Strategy

  • Study agricultural concepts in-depth.
  • Solve mock tests to improve speed and accuracy.
  • Stay updated on current agricultural trends.
EXAM DETAILS

IBPS AFO Selection Process 2026

The examination is conducted in three systematic stages. Both written exams are conducted in online mode and contain objective-type questions.

01

Stage-I: Preliminary Examination

The preliminary exam is a qualifying exam and the marks scored are not counted in the final merit list preparation. It is an Online Objective exam consisting of 4 sections with a negative marking of ΒΌ for every wrong answer.

Subject Medium Questions Marks Duration
English Language English 25 25 20 Minutes
Reasoning Eng/Hindi 25 25 20 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude Eng/Hindi 25 25 20 Minutes
Professional Knowledge Eng/Hindi 25 50 20 Minutes
Total 100 125 80 Minutes
02

Stage-II: Mains Examination

Candidates who qualify the prelims examination are eligible to appear for the Mains. This stage is conducted in Online Mode and contains objective-type questions across 4 sections.

Subject Medium Questions Marks Duration
English Language English 30 30 25 Minutes
Reasoning Eng/Hindi 40 40 35 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude Eng/Hindi 30 30 25 Minutes
Professional Knowledge Eng/Hindi 50 100 40 Minutes
Total 150 200 125 Minutes
03

Stage-III: Interview

Candidates who qualify the mains examination are called for the interview. The interview is conducted for a total of 100 marks.

  • UR Category: Minimum qualifying marks are 40%
  • SC/ST/OBC/PWD Category: Minimum qualifying marks are 35%
Final Selection Phase

Roopa M N

Roopa M N
MSc Scholar, Seed Science
ICAR-IARI, New Delhi