Shikhar शिखर IBPS SO AFO (Prelims to Interview) Foundation Batch – 2026
Kickstart your journey to crack the IBPS SO AFO 2026 exam with the Shikhar Foundation Batch, crafted for aspirants aiming to build a rock-solid base in Quant, Reasoning, English, and Professional Knowledge (Agriculture).
This batch is ideal for students currently in their 4th year or 7th semester, offering a perfect balance between final-year academics and structured exam prep.
With a focus on concept clarity, exam-oriented strategies, and step-by-step guidance for Prelims, Mains, and Interview, this course empowers you to master every stage of the selection process—right from scratch.
As per the tentative IBPS calendar, the Prelims may take place around August/September 2026, and the Mains in November/December 2026. Our expert faculty has tailored the course to match the latest syllabus and exam pattern, so you stay one step ahead—always.
Start early, stay consistent, and aim high with Shikhar!
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 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 |