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The IBPS Excellence Batch (IBPS SO AFO + Bank Exams 2026) is a uniquely designed integrated program for aspirants who want to prepare simultaneously for IBPS AFO 2026 along with Banking Exams 2026 (IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, etc.).
This batch focuses on building a rock-solid foundation in Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, English Language, Professional Knowledge (Agriculture) along with Banking-specific concepts, enabling students to keep multiple career options open.
With the addition of renowned banking faculties – Saurav Singh, Navneet Tiwari, Shubham Goswami, Ashish Gautam & Vaibhav Srivastava, aspirants get expert guidance for banking preparation along with agriculture specialization under one single batch.
This combo batch is ideal for students who are currently in their final year / pre-final year or early-stage aspirants who want long-term, structured preparation without pressure.
The batch comes with 12 months validity, covering Prelims, Mains & Interview stages comprehensively.
As per the tentative IBPS calendar, the IBPS AFO 2026 Preliminary Exam is expected in November/December 2026, followed by the Main Exam in December/January 2026. Banking exams for 2026 will also be covered parallelly through this program.
Our expert faculties have curated a synchronized study plan aligned with the latest syllabus and exam pattern of both IBPS AFO and Banking Exams, ensuring maximum efficiency and exam readiness.
The official notification for IBPS AFO Recruitment 2026 and Banking Exams 2026 is yet to be released. An overview of the expected details is given below.
The official notification for IBPS AFO Recruitment 2026 has not been notified yet. Get an overview of the important details below.
Event/Detail | Information |
| Name of the Recruitment | IBPS SO Recruitment 2026 |
| Name of the Exam Conducting Body | Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) |
| Category | Govt Jobs 2026 |
| Post | Specialist Officer – Agriculture Field Officer (AFO) |
| Vacancy | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Prelims, Mains & Interview |
| IBPS AFO Notification Release Date | Expected June 2026 |
| Online Application Begins | Expected July 2026 |
| Online Application Ends | Expected July 2026 |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | Tentative August/September 2026 |
| Online Examination – Main | Tentative November/December 2026 |
| IBPS AFO Interview Date 2026-27 | To Be Notified |
| Final Result Declaration | To Be Notified |
IBPS AFO Batch Study Plan
Check the Agriculture study plan here
Check the English study plan here
Check the Quant study plan here
Check the Reasoning study plan here
Bank Exams Foundation Batch Study Plan
Check the Reasoning study plan here
Check the Quant study plan here
Check the English study plan here
Reasoning Revision PDF Plan here
Reasoning Topic Test Plan here
IBPS AFO Recruitment 2026: Exam Pattern
Candidates who qualify the preliminary test will then appear for the IBPS AFO examination. Check the exam pattern for the mains exam below.
| Prelims Section | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 50 | 25 | 40 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 40 minutes |
Mains Section | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Medium of Exam | Duration |
| Professional Knowledge | 60 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 minutes |