IBPS AFO Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern for Prelims and Mains

IBPS AFO Syllabus will be released along with the official notification of IBPS SO. As of now, we have shared the IBPS AFO Syllabus based on the previous year’s notification since the IBPS AFO Notification 2024 is not yet released. Candidates must check out the syllabus along with the exam pattern before starting their preparation. The Selection Process of IBPS AFO consists of three stages i.e. Prelims, Mains & Interviews. In this article, you will get the IBPS AFO Syllabus for each section, along with the IBPS AFO Exam Pattern.

IBPS AFO Prelims Exam Pattern

The table here mentions the IBPS AFO Exam Pattern 2024. This will tell the applicants about the exam’s duration, total number of questions, and total amount of marks. The pattern of the IBPS AFO exam is the same as other exams. A basic knowledge of exam patterns enhances candidates’ preparation.

• A total of 125 marks have been given for the exam.
• 150 questions will be asked in total.
• It takes two hours to complete the exam.
• One-fourth of the total points given to that question will be deducted for each incorrect response.

IBPS AFO Main Exam Pattern

The main exam will check the professional knowledge of aspirants consisting of 60 questions scoring 60 marks for 45 minutes along with a negative marking of 0.25 for every incorrect answer.

IBPS AFO Syllabus 2024 For Prelims

Prelims being the first stage to clear any exam is the most essential stage. The prelims exam will check the candidate’s knowledge in subjects like Reasoning, English Language, and Quantitative Aptitude. Candidates can check the detailed syllabus of prelims in the article below.

1. Reasoning

• Seating Arrangements
• Puzzles
• Inequalities
• Syllogism
• Input-Output
• Data Sufficiency
• Blood Relations
• Order and Ranking
• Alphanumeric Series
• Distance and Direction
• Verbal Reasoning

2. English

• Cloze Test
• Reading Comprehension
• Spotting Errors
• Sentence Improvement
• Sentence Correction
• Para Jumbles
• Fill in the Blanks
• Para/Sentence Completion

3. Quantitative Aptitude

• Number Series
• Data Interpretation
• Simplification/ Approximation
• Quadratic Equation
• Data Sufficiency
• Mensuration
• Average Profit and Loss
• Ratio and Proportion
• Work, Time and Energy
• Time and Distance
• Probability
• Relations
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Permutation and Combination

IBPS AFO Syllabus 2024 For Mains

Mains exam will check the candidate’s professional knowledge in the subject. Candidates seeking the position of Agriculture Field Officer must have a thorough knowledge of agriculture part. For the convenience of candidates, we have provided the detailed syllabus for the mains exam below.

 1. Basics of crop production

• Agriculture in India
• Types of Cultivation
• Major Crops of India
• Irrigation in India
• Agriculture-based Research Institutes in India
• Animal Husbandry in India
• Genetically Modified Crops, etc.

 2. Horticulture

• Amateur horticulture
• Commercial horticulture
• Horticulture fruits and vegetables

 3. Seed Science

• Basics of Seed Science
• Different Seed Tests

 4. Agriculture Finance

• Short-term Loans
• Medium/Long-terms Loan
• Crop Loan and Kisan Credit Card
• Agricultural Term Loan
• Land Development
• Minor Irrigation
• Farm Mechanisation
• Finance to Horticulture
• Land Purchase
• Lead Bank Scheme
• Agriculture Advances
• Advance Against Warehouse, Receipts
• Produce Marketing Scheme
• Crop Insurance Scheme
• Rashtriya Krishi Bima Yojana
• Financing of combined harvesters
• Financing of Tractors and Old Tractors
• Advance against Gold//Silver ornaments
• River Lift Irrigation Schemes
• Forums for Coordination
• Service Area Approach
• State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC), Preparation of Credit Plan

 5. Cultivation and Harvesting

• Cultivation Techniques and Practices
• Harvesting Techniques and Practices
• Post-Harvest Technology

 6. Agricultural Practices

• Soil preparation
• Sowing
• Manuring
• Irrigation
• Weeding
• Harvesting
• Storage

 7. Soil science

• Tillage, Nutrient deficiencies, Fertilizer and fertilizer consumption
• Soil Types and Characters
• Indian soil
• Type of facts soil-related fact
• Green manure

 8. Agriculture Economics

• Basics of Agriculture Economics
• Agriculture cost and scheme

 9. Irrigation Methods

• Lift Irrigation
• Drip Irrigation
• Sprinkler Irrigation

10. Self Help Groups

• Introduction
• Need Structure and Functions of Self Help Group
• Self-Help Groups and SGSY Scheme

11. Government Schemes

• Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY)
• Million Wells Scheme (MWS)
• Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana
• Urban Self Employment Programme (USEP)
• Urban Women Self-Help Programme (Revolving Fund)
• Skill training For Employment Promotion Amongst Urban Poor (STEP-UP)
• Urban Wage Employment Programme (UWEP)
• Urban Community Development Network (UCDN)
• Community Structures Urban Programme for Poverty Reduction amongst SCs and STs (UPPS)
• Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP)
• Prime Minister’s Rozgar Yojana (PMRY)
• Scheme of Liberation and Rehabilitation of Scavengers (SLRS)
• Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual
• Scavengers (SRMS)

12. Miscellaneous

• Plant Pathology
• Entomology
• Rearing of animals
• Agricultural Machinery
• Dairy Science
• Important points regarding plants, fruits vegetables
• Different Diseases
• Agriculture Current Affairs
• Different insurance schemes regarding agriculture
• Animal husbandry and technology.

IBPS AFO Exam Preparation Tips

Candidates can follow the preparation tips shared below to prepare for the upcoming IBPS AFO Exam.

1. Checking PYQs- The first thing is to start by checking the previous year’s question papers, to get a basic understanding of the exam level.
2. Exam Pattern and Syllabus- Candidates should check the latest trends and get clarity about exam patterns and syllabus, also go through the above article for the same.
3. Selective Study Material- One must make a subject-wise list according to the syllabus or look out for online resources and reference books.
4. Mock Tests- Candidates should regularly take online mock tests to handle the pressure on D-Day, as mock tests will provide you with the same environment required for that day.
5. Concept Clarity- Before starting a mock test, candidates should clear their concepts thoroughly, along with topics in which they feel they lack fundamental knowledge.
6. Revision- Revision is the key to clearing any exam.