IBPS AFO Notification 2024, Exam dates, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus

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The IBPS conducts the exam for Specialist Officers in many different streams including Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) Rajbhasha Law Officer and IT. The IBPS AFO Recruitment 2024 has not been formally announced by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS). Prelims for the IBPS SO AFO exam are scheduled for November 9 and Mains for December 14, 2024, according to the IBPS annual calendar.

The date of the exam, the number of vacancies, and other important details from the point of the examination can be confirmed after the official notification is released. This page contains all the information you need to prepare for the IBPS AFO Exam.

IBPS AFO Notification 2024

The official notice in PDF format for the 2024 IBPS AFO recruitment is anticipated to be posted on the organization’s website. The notification will contain all the exam dates and available vacancies. In addition, the notification from IBPS about the IBPS AFO positions will include information about the age requirements, nationality requirements, and educational requirements. Check the table below for more information.

IBPS AFO 2024 Notification PDF

The announcement for the position of Agricultural Field Officer will soon be made public. Candidates have to register for the same on the IBPS official website. In November 2024 the preliminary exam is scheduled. Get more information by downloading the IBPS AFO Notification PDF from the below link. The link here will be activated soon when the notification will be released

IBPS AFO Notification PDF 2024 (Inactive)

IBPS AFO 2024 Notification Highlights

For detailed information regarding the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) exam check the below table:

IBPS AFO 2024: Highlights
Conducting Authority	Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
Name of the Posts	Agriculture Field Officer
Mode of Application	Online
Stages of Exam	Phase 1: Preliminary Exam Phase 2: Mains Exam Phase 3: Interview
Exam Pattern	Phase 1 (Preliminary Exam): 150 marks, 2 hours Phase 2 (Mains Exam): 60 marks, 45 minutes Phase 3 (Interview): 100 marks
Online Registration	To be announced
Payment of Application Fees	To be announced
Official Website	www.ibps.in

IBPS AFO 2024 Important Dates

While preparing for the exam one should know the all important dates so that you can plan accordingly. Also not to miss out on any event. Check the below table for all the important dates regarding IBPS AFO.

Event	Date/Time
IBPS AFO Notification Release Date	Expected July Last Week
Application Start Date	To be announced
Application Last Date	To be announced
Last Date for Application Fees	To be announced
Window Correction	To be announced
Preliminary Exam	To be announced

IBPS AFO Eligibility Criteria

Knowing all of the requirements for IBPS SO eligibility in 2024 is necessary to guarantee successful completion. The exam schedule for the 2024–2025 Specialist Officer recruitment cycle is expected to be released by IBPS. You must know your eligibility for the preferred post before proceeding with the online application.

Educational Qualification

To apply for the position of IBPS SO Agriculture Field Officer a candidate must meet the necessary educational requirements.

For an Agriculture Field Officer, one must have a 4-year Degree (graduation) in Agriculture/ Horticulture/Animal Husbandry/Veterinary Science/ Dairy Science/ Fishery Science/ Pisciculture/ Agri. Marketing & Cooperation/ Co-operation & Banking/ Agro-Forestry/Forestry/Agricultural Biotechnology/ Food Science/ Agriculture Business Management/Food Technology/ Dairy Technology/ Agricultural Engineering/ Sericulture.

Age Limit

Just as important as meeting the minimum educational requirements is meeting the age requirements. The age requirement listed for IBPS Agriculture Field Officer positions must be met to be considered for the position. Only those who fit within the IBPS-specified age range will be qualified.

Candidate should be between 20-30 years of age range. But age relaxation is also provided to some categories. Check the table below for the same.

Category	Age Relaxation
Other Backward Classes (OBC) (Non-creamy layer)	3 years
Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)	5 years
Ex-servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/ Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs)	5 years
Persons affected by the 1984 riots	5 years
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PWBD)	10 years

IBPS AFO 2024 Exam Pattern

You must be aware of all the information including the IBPS SO AFO exam pattern as this will aid in your preparation. Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) candidates must pass the IBPS SO 2024 exam online. It will happen in three stages:

Prelims
Mains
Interview

Online exams will be conducted for both the preliminary and main exams. A 1/4 of the marks allocated to each question will be deducted for incorrect answers. A question left unanswered will not result in a mark deduction.

Check the table below for detailed exam patterns for Prelims.

Name of Test	Medium of Exam	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	English	50	25	40 Minutes
Reasoning	English & Hindi	50	50	40 Minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	English & Hindi	50	50	40 Minutes
Total		150	125	2 Hours

Check the table below for detailed exam patterns for Mains.

Name of the Test	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Medium of Exam	Duration
Professional Knowledge	60	60	English & Hindi	45 minutes

IBPS AFO Syllabus

Understanding the syllabus is a critical component of exam preparation. It will be very helpful for you to take note of the IBPS SO AFO syllabus 2024 before you begin your preparation. QRE (Quants, Reasoning, and English Language) questions will be included in the IBPS SO (AFO) Prelims. As a result, you should start by understanding what you must truly cover in terms of each topic. Your specialized subject knowledge will be tested in the IBPS AFO Mains.