Understand the exam
Exam overview
One of the most sought-after outcomes for agriculture graduates - a banking career on the strength of an agriculture degree.
IBPS-SO-AFO
Recruitment
MultiLevel
National
IBPS SO (AFO)
Last updated · Confirm dates, fees and eligibility on the official website before you apply.
Agriculture Field Officer recruitment in public sector banks
Who can appear
Eligibility to appear
Graduation
Agriculture or an allied subject A four-year bachelor degree in agriculture or an allied subject such as horticulture, animal husbandry, veterinary science, dairy or food technology. Age 20 to 30 with the usual relaxations.
Eligibility to appear is not the same as eligibility to be admitted. Individual institutions add their own criteria on top of the exam's rules.
Overview
What this exam is
IBPS SO (AFO) is the IBPS Specialist Officer - Agriculture Field Officer.
What it is used for. Agriculture Field Officer recruitment in public sector banks.
One of the most sought-after outcomes for agriculture graduates - a banking career on the strength of an agriculture degree.
AdmissionProcess
Who can take it, and how it runs
Who can appear. B.Sc Agriculture or allied four-year degree.
How often. Once a year.
Format. Computer-based plus interview.
Conducted by. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.
Dates, eligibility and the paper pattern change from year to year. Check the current official notification before you plan around any of this.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What is IBPS SO (AFO) used for?
Agriculture Field Officer recruitment in public sector banks.
Who is eligible to appear for IBPS SO (AFO)?
B.Sc Agriculture or allied four-year degree. Confirm this against the current official notification, because eligibility rules are revised between sessions.
How often is IBPS SO (AFO) held, and in what format?
Once a year. Computer-based plus interview.
Who conducts IBPS SO (AFO)?
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection.