IBPS AFO Exam Date 2026 Out: Prelims Scheduled for August 29, Check Complete Schedule

Overview

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has announced the IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Date 2026 through its examination calendar. The online preliminary examination for Agricultural Field Officer recruitment is scheduled for August 29, 2026, while the number of vacancies will be disclosed in the detailed notification.

IBPS conducts the Agricultural Field Officer examination under the Specialist Officers recruitment process for participating public sector banks. Candidates should regularly check the official portal for the application schedule, vacancy distribution and detailed eligibility conditions.

Key Highlights

Important Dates

The dates are based on the IBPS examination calendar. Registration dates, admit card availability and result schedules will be confirmed separately through the detailed recruitment notice.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Candidates are generally required to possess a four-year bachelor’s degree in an agriculture-related discipline from a recognised university or institution. Eligible subjects typically include:

• Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry or Veterinary Science.
• Dairy Science, Fishery Science, Agricultural Engineering or Forestry.
• Agricultural Biotechnology, Food Science, Food Technology or Dairy Technology.
• Sericulture, Agricultural Business Management or other disciplines specified by IBPS.
• The degree must be completed by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the detailed notification.

Applicants should verify the exact list of accepted degree programmes before submitting the form, as a general bachelor’s degree without the prescribed agricultural specialisation may not be sufficient.

Age Limit

• The usual minimum age requirement is 20 years.
• The usual maximum age limit is 30 years.
• The relevant age-calculation date will be provided in the detailed notification.
• Upper-age relaxation is expected for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.

Fees

• General, OBC and EWS candidates: Expected to be around ₹850, including intimation charges.
• SC, ST and PwBD candidates: Expected to be around ₹175 as intimation charges.
• Fees must be paid online and are generally non-refundable.
• The final category-wise application fee will be confirmed in the official notification.

Selection Process

The IBPS AFO selection procedure is expected to include three stages:

1. Preliminary Examination: An online qualifying examination covering English Language, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates must clear the sectional and overall cut-offs.
2. Main Examination: Shortlisted candidates appear for a professional knowledge paper focused on agriculture and allied subjects. Marks obtained in this stage are considered for interview shortlisting.
3. Interview and Provisional Allotment: Candidates qualifying in the main examination attend an interview. Final selection is based on the prescribed weightage of main examination and interview scores, followed by document and eligibility verification.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official IBPS website at ibps.in after the registration link is activated.
2. Open the CRP Specialist Officers section and select the application link for the relevant recruitment cycle.
3. Choose “New Registration” and enter a valid name, mobile number and email address to generate login credentials.
4. Complete the online form with personal, educational, category and communication details exactly as shown in official documents.
5. Select Agricultural Field Officer, Scale I as the post applied for and enter the required degree information carefully.
6. Upload a recent photograph, signature, left-thumb impression, handwritten declaration and other documents in the prescribed format.
7. Review the preview page before paying the application fee through debit card, credit card, net banking or another available online method.
8. Submit the form and retain a printed or downloaded copy of the completed application and payment receipt.

Candidates should not wait until the final date, as heavy traffic may affect the application portal. Multiple applications should also be avoided unless specifically permitted by IBPS.

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FAQs

1. When will the IBPS AFO Prelims Exam 2026 be conducted?

The preliminary examination is scheduled for August 29, 2026.

2. How many IBPS AFO vacancies are available in 2026?

The total number of vacancies has not yet been announced. Bank-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published with the detailed notification.

3. Is an ordinary graduation degree sufficient for IBPS AFO?

No. Candidates generally need a four-year degree in agriculture or another eligible allied discipline specified by IBPS.