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Every stage of the CRP SPL-XVI cycle for Agriculture Field Officer, as tentatively scheduled by IBPS.
| Activity | Tentative Schedule |
|---|---|
| Online Registration (incl. Edit/Modification) | 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 |
| Payment of Application Fees / Intimation Charges | 01.07.2026 to 21.07.2026 |
| Edit Window for Modification of Application | 2 days after registration closes |
| Download Call Letter — Preliminary Exam | August 2026 |
| Online Examination — Preliminary | August 2026 |
| Result — Preliminary Examination | September / October 2026 |
| Download Call Letter — Main Exam | October 2026 |
| Online Examination — Main | November 2026 |
| Result — Main Examination | November 2026 |
| Conduct of Interview | November / December 2026 |
| Provisional Allotment | January 2027 |
Dates are tentative as per the official IBPS notification and may be revised — always cross-check on the official IBPS website.
🏦 IBPS AFO 2026 Vacancy
190 Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) vacancies announced across 11 participating banks.
Bank-Wise Vacancy
| Bank | Vacancy |
|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 100 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 90 |
| Bank of India | 0 |
| Canara Bank | 0 |
| Central Bank of India | 0 |
| Indian Bank | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 0 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 0 |
| Punjab National Bank | 0 |
| UCO Bank | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR |
| Total | 190 |
NR = Not Reported by the bank in the official indent. Figures are indicative as per the Indent for Specialist Officer 2027-28.
Show Category-wise Vacancy
| Bank | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total | HI | OC | VI | ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank of Baroda | 15 | 7 | 27 | 10 | 41 | 100 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bank of Maharashtra | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Canara Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Central Bank of India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Indian Overseas Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab & Sind Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Punjab National Bank | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UCO Bank | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Union Bank of India | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR | NR |
| Total | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
HI: Hearing Impaired · OC: Orthopedically Challenged · VI: Visually Impaired · ID: Intellectual Disability
Vacancy Highlights
- ✓ Total Vacancies: 190
- ✓ Highest recruitment: Bank of Baroda (100)
- ✓ Second highest: Bank of Maharashtra (90)
- ✓ Many banks have reported 0 vacancies or NR (Not Reported)
- ✓ Final allotment depends upon merit, preferences, and bank-wise vacancies
Want to know the expected cut-off?
IBPS AFO Previous Cut-offExam Pattern
Official structure for the Preliminary and Main Examinations
Preliminary Exam
80 Minutes · Sectional Timing
| Test | Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Reasoning | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | 20 min |
| Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 125 | 80 min |
English Language — English only
Other three sections — English & Hindi
Each section has its own 20-minute duration
Negative marking — 0.25 marks per wrong answer
Main Exam
155 Minutes · Sectional Timing
| Test | Qs | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | 25 min |
| Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | 40 min |
| Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | 30 min |
| Total | — | 225 | 155 min |
Professional Knowledge carries the highest weightage — 100 of 225 marks. This is the single most important section of the Main Examination.
Important — Merit Rule
- • Candidates have to qualify in each of the four Preliminary tests by securing the minimum cut-off marks decided by IBPS.
- • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the Main Examination.
- • Final selection will be based on the Main Examination and Interview, as per IBPS guidelines.
Why This Year Is Different
Many students preparing using old YouTube videos or PDFs may still be following the previous IBPS AFO pattern.
The 2026 notification introduces Professional Knowledge in the Preliminary Examination and a revised Main Examination structure with a Descriptive English paper.
Always prepare according to the latest official notification — not last year's pattern.
Selection Lifecycle
Your 3-Step Journey to becoming an Agriculture Officer
Phase 1: Prelims
Qualifying Round
- • 100 Questions
- • 125 Marks
- • 80 Minutes
Phase 2: Mains
Merit Deciding Round
- • Professional Knowledge
- • Reasoning
- • English
- • Quantitative Aptitude
- • Descriptive English
Phase 3: Interview
Final Personality Assessment
- • Document Verification
- • Personality Assessment
- • Final Selection
Eligibility & Standards
Academic Qualification
A 4-year degree (Graduation) in Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Pisciculture, Agri. Marketing, Food Science, or Agricultural Engineering.
Age Window
20 - 30 Years (Government relaxations apply).
Preparation Timeline
A simple roadmap from registration to interview
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AFO 2026 Quick Info
When is IBPS AFO 2026 registration open?
Online registration for IBPS AFO 2026 (CRP SPL-XVI) is open from 1 July 2026 to 21 July 2026, with an additional edit window of 2 days after closing.
When will the IBPS AFO 2026 Prelims and Mains be held?
The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for August 2026, with results in September/October 2026. The Main Examination is tentatively scheduled for November 2026.
How many vacancies are released for IBPS AFO 2026?
IBPS has announced 190 vacancies for Agriculture Field Officer (Scale-I) across 11 participating banks. Most vacancies are concentrated in Bank of Baroda (100) and Bank of Maharashtra (90).
What is the IBPS AFO 2026 exam pattern?
Prelims has 100 questions for 125 marks across English, Reasoning, Quant and Professional Knowledge in 80 minutes. Mains has 152 objective & descriptive questions for 225 marks in 155 minutes, including a Descriptive Paper in English. See the detailed Prelims pattern and Mains pattern with topic-wise weightage.
Is Agriculture asked in the Prelims exam?
There is no section named "Agriculture" in Prelims. Instead, the Professional Knowledge section (25 questions, 50 marks) tests agriculture-related concepts relevant to the Agriculture Field Officer role.
Is Professional Knowledge included in Prelims?
Yes. This is new for the 2026 cycle — Professional Knowledge is now part of the Preliminary Exam itself, carrying 25 questions for 50 marks in 20 minutes.
Is the Descriptive English paper compulsory?
Yes, the Descriptive English paper (2 questions, 25 marks, 30 minutes) is a compulsory part of the Main Examination for all candidates.
Is there sectional timing in the IBPS AFO exam?
Yes. Both Prelims and Mains have sectional timing — each section must be completed within its own allotted time, and time cannot be shifted between sections.
Is there sectional cutoff in Prelims?
Yes, candidates must clear the minimum cut-off marks in each of the four Preliminary sections individually, in addition to the overall cutoff.
Can final year students apply for AFO 2026?
Candidates must have their final results/degree on or before the cutoff date mentioned in the official notification. Usually, this date falls in August/September of the recruitment year.