Agricultural Field Officer - Scale I Exam Guide 2026
Agricultural Field Officer - Scale I 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Overview
- Post
- Agriculture Field Officer
- Result
- Prelims - September/October 2026 Mains - November 2026
- Category
- Bank SO Jobs
- Exam Date
- Prelims - August 2026 Mains - November 2026
- Full-Form
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
- Recruiting Body
- IBPS
- Official Website
- Official Website
- Last Date to Apply
- 21th July 2026
- Number of Vacancies
- 190
- Start Date to Apply
- 1st July 2026
- Admit Card Release Date
- Prelims- August, 2026 Mains- September/October, 2026
- Notification Release Date
- 30th June 2026
📊 Exam Information 2
| Participating 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 Maharashtra | 13 | 6 | 24 | 9 | 38 | 90 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| TOTAL | 28 | 13 | 51 | 19 | 79 | 190 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
📊 Important Dates & Schedule
- Category
- Application Fee
- SC/ST/PwD
- INR 175/-
- General/OBC
- INR 850/-
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 25 | 25 | English | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 25 | 25 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge | 25 | 50 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 125 | - | 80 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Sr. No. | Name of Tests | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 25 minutes |
| 2 | Reasoning | 40 | 40 | English and Hindi | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 30 | English and Hindi | 25 minutes |
| 4 | Professional Knowledge (Objective) | 50 | 100 | English and Hindi | 40 minutes |
| 5 | Descriptive Paper (English) | 2 | 25 | English | 30 minutes |
| Total | 152 | 225 | - | 155 minutes |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Particular | Old Exam Pattern | New Exam Pattern (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Preliminary Questions | 150 | 100 |
| Preliminary Duration | 120 Minutes | 80 Minutes |
| Preliminary Sections | English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude | English, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude + Professional Knowledge |
| Professional Knowledge in Prelims | Not Included | Newly Added (25 Questions, 50 Marks) |
| Preliminary Marks | 125 | 125 (No Change) |
| Main Examination | Only Professional Knowledge | Five Sections + Descriptive Paper |
| Main Questions | 60 | 152 |
| Main Marks | 60 | 225 |
| Main Duration | 45 Minutes | 155 Minutes |
| Descriptive Paper | Not Available | Newly Introduced (25 Marks) |
| Merit for Interview | Based on Main Score | Based only on Professional Knowledge score in Main Exam |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of Test | Maximum Marks | SC/ST/OBC/PWBD | EWS/General |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 7.75 | 10.5 |
| Reasoning | 50 | 4.25 | 8.25 |
| General Awareness/ Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 7.25 | 11.25 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Name of Test | Maximum Marks | SC/ST/OBC/PWBD | EWS/General |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 25 | 5 | 7.75 |
| Reasoning | 50 | 1 | 4.25 |
| General Awareness / Quant Aptitude | 50 | 3 | 6.25 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Books (Prelims) | Authors | Features |
|---|---|---|
| English Grammar & Composition | Wren and Martin | It is the best-recommended book for the candidates appearing for the IBPS SO for English Grammar. This book includes all Grammar rules to help you score high in the section. |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Verma | This book is the most recommended book for candidates who find the Arithmetic section very difficult. |
| A New Approach to Reasoning: Verbal and Non-Verbal | B.S Sijwali and Indu Sijwali | This book can be referred to as those who find the Reasoning section to be tricky for them. You can learn the best tricks to solve the questions. |
| Objective Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams | Arihant | Get various questions on Banking. Get this book to help you increase the chances of cracking the IBPS SO 2021 Exam. |
📊 Recommended Books & Authors
| Books for AFO | Name of Authors |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Agriculture Vol. 1 & 2 | Arun Katyan |
| IBPS-CWE Specialist Officer Recruitment Exam | Arihant Publications |
| Agri-Notes: General Agriculture for ICAR’s JRF, ARS/NET, SRF, IARI Ph. D/President P. G., NABARD, IBPS-SO Exams | T.Reddy |
| Kiran’s IBPS Specialist Officers Agricultural Field Officer CWE SPL | V Practice WOrk Book |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the IBPS AFO age limit?
The age of the candidates must be between 20 and 30 years to be able to apply for the IBPS AFO exam 2026
Q2.What is the selection process for the IBPS AFO exam?
The IBPS Agriculture Field Officer selection process involves Prelims, Mains, and Interview.
Q3.What is the educational qualification for the IBPS Agriculture Field Officer Recruitment?
Candidates must hold a 4 years graduation degree in relevant fields such as Agriculture/ Animal Hubandry/ Verterinary Science, etc.
Q4.What is the AFO Salary?
The basic salary of an IBPS Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Scale I in 2026 is ₹48,480 per month with a pay scale of ₹48,480-2000/7-₹62,480-2340/2-₹67,160-2680/7-₹85,920.
Q5.Is IBPS AFO easy to crack?
Candidates with an academic background in agriculture or related fields and a solid grasp of the AFO syllabus are likely to find the exam easier to clear. However, for those without prior knowledge in agriculture, the exam may prove to be more challenging.
Q6.Is AFO a government Job?
Yes, AFO is a government job. Agriculture Field Officers promote their banks in rural regions to encourage landlords and farmers to use rural financing solutions
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